Continuing to watch the movie also failed to gain anything.
The bank clerk rubbed his sore and swollen eyes with a dejected attitude. There was not much excitement left earlier, but now he is struggling to persist only for the feelings of his family and country in his heart.
But it’s really hard to see no hope.
"Team Leader Song, can we still catch the spy?" the bank employee couldn't bear to ask.
The two of them stood outside the cinema. Song Shutang said firmly: "Yes."
It’s difficult but you can’t give up.
As if infected by the firm words, the bank clerk's face became slightly warmer.
"Go back and rest early, don't think about anything else, and let your mind relax."
"good."
The bank clerk left Song Shutang and walked on the street, feeling equally anxious.
When will such an investigation yield findings?
If you delay it any longer, you're afraid of complications!
Long nights and many dreams!
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In the "Xinhua Daily" newspaper office, Meng Jiaqi asked the editor-in-chief to review the manuscript that was rushed out after working overtime last night. Regarding the drama performance returning to the stage, the editor-in-chief saw it and felt that it was not a big problem. He could leave a place for publication in the next issue of the newspaper.
After handing the manuscript to the typesetting staff, she left the newspaper office.
Go to the private house that Lei Yanbin saw last night.
Knock on the door and enter.
"Team Leader Lei, thank you for your hard work."
"It's your job."
Lei Yanbin has already run back and forth in one day.
Although it is in the suburbs, it is not very far.
The two sat down and Meng Jiaqi asked: "What does the Cultural Affairs Committee think of this matter?"
"I agree with your suggestion."
"Inform Song Shutang of the spy information?"
"yes."
Last night, Meng Jiaqi went to the theater to watch a performance because of a mission assigned by the Cultural Affairs Committee.
The task was for her to use her identity as a newspaper member to go backstage to interview actors after the performance, with a focus on interviewing a young actress named Xie Ying.
The reason is that members of the literary and art group of the Southern Bureau's Cultural Work Committee noticed something strange about Xie Ying when they came into contact with him in daily life.
However, the identities of the members of the literary and art group were also kept confidential, and it was inconvenient to conduct an in-depth investigation, so they reported it to the Cultural Affairs Committee.
Therefore, the Cultural Affairs Committee arranged for Meng Jiaqi, a member of the news team, to interview Xie Ying by using his identity as a newspaper staff member to determine Xie Ying's identity.
Although it has not been finally confirmed, based on the accounts of members of the literary and art team, Xie Ying's identity as a spy has been initially determined.
Lei Yanbin said: "Based on my discussions with senior officials Wen, as well as discussions with comrades on the Standing Committee, I finally felt that we could inform Song Shutang of Xie Ying's suspected identity as a spy."
The only legally recognized organizations are the Eighth Route Army and the New Fourth Army's Shancheng Office.
The Southern Bureau is not included in this list.
Therefore, the investigation and arrest of Japanese spies are not within your responsibilities. It is difficult to carry out a series of actions such as follow-up investigation and arrest, and it is easy to fall into trouble.
Taking advantage of the situation, it is a good choice to tell Juntong.
Now it can also be used to test Song Shutang's attitude towards them, why not?
Meng Jiaqi asked: "Should I tell Song Shutang directly?"
"The window paper was poked too hard."
"hint?"
"You can just give him a hint. If his attitude towards us is similar to that of the die-hards in the Kuomintang, he will definitely think that you are not close to us, but one of us, and his attitude towards you may change.
If he pretends to be stupid and does not expose your identity, it means that what Ksitigarbha said is true, and subsequent contacts can be a little bolder." Lei Yanbin informed the Southern Bureau of the results of the deliberations.
Although Meng Jiaqi works at Xinhua Daily, he can at best be considered close to the Red Party.
But if you know the information about the Red Party, the meaning will be different.
Become sensitive to contact with it!
Previously, Song Shutang could have dinner with Meng Jiaqi, but after knowing her identity, this may change.
It can even produce a strong resistance reaction.
As for whether this move will lead to Meng Jiaqi's identity being exposed?
It’s harmless!
She was originally labeled as a red party member when she worked at Xinhua Daily, but this time she was just taking it seriously and did not affect issues such as safety.
"Would he doubt where we learned about the contents of the Military Command Bureau's investigation?" Meng Jiaqi asked.
Lei Yanbin said: "Wouldn't it be better to keep it mysterious?"
I found out that it was a mistake.
Might as well keep it a mystery.
What can mystery bring?
Unknown power!
They can not only grasp the intelligence of Japanese spies, but also know the contents of the investigation of the Military Command Bureau. Isn't this a good thing for the development of Song Shutang.
No big talk.
But if you guess it yourself, it has nothing to do with them.
Understanding what Lei Yanbin was thinking, Meng Jiaqi also smiled.
"When will you tell me?"
"The sooner the better."
Things involving Japanese spies are changing rapidly, and the Southern Bureau does not want the Military Command Bureau to miss the opportunity to capture Japanese spies. Since they can provide help, they naturally hope to annihilate the Japanese spies in one fell swoop.
"Then I will contact Song Shutang tomorrow."
"Even if he reacts violently, there is nothing he can do to you for a while, so don't worry."
"I don't think he would be so impulsive." Meng Jiaqi had contacted Song Shutang several times.
Although I don’t understand him deeply, I can roughly understand what kind of personality he has.
Even die-hards won't get angry in front of someone.
What can be done?
During the period of cooperation between the two parties, you have no evidence of Meng Jiaqi's identity. As for telling you the spy information, isn't that something that should be rewarded?
As for where the information comes from?
I happen to know!
Meng Jiaqi was not worried about whether Song Shutang's character would engage in verbal disputes.
She left Lei Yanbin and went back to rest.
I went to work at the newspaper office early the next morning. The article I typed yesterday had already been published in the newspaper. After all, the performance was still popular right after the performance. If I delayed it for two days, the article would lose attention. Publishing it in the newspaper would be a waste of limited space.
After the busy work in the morning, she took a newspaper and left the newspaper office.
Use the phone in the store to call the Information Department to find Song Shutang.
It happened that he was not in the department, but in the cinema with the bank clerk.
However, Meng Jiaqi left a message saying that she had invited him to dinner at Tonggutai Xiangjiang Cantonese Restaurant in the evening.
Xiangjiang Cantonese Restaurant was bombed by air raids and half of the building collapsed. Now the remaining half is still open for business, and the other half is blocked and repaired. It is quite a sight to see.
Long Hao learned in the department that someone had an appointment with Song Shutang, so he went to the cinema to inform him of the situation.
Upon hearing this, Song Shutang asked: "Who?"
"Meng Jiaqi."
she!
We just met last night, why did you invite me to dinner today?
He doesn't think it's as simple as just eating.
"Are you going?" Long Hao asked.
"Go and have a look."
"Shall I accompany you?"
"No need."
She was not a stranger to Meng Jiaqi, so there was no need for Long Hao to accompany her, otherwise she might not know the real purpose of her appointment today.
If there is one more person present, the other party may just come to you for dinner without mentioning their original purpose.
"Then be careful alone."
"Be careful of what?"
"Meng Jiaqi is a staff member of Xinhua Daily after all."
"Maybe I am also fascinated by my appearance, superficial."
"Ha!" Long Hao didn't give Song Shutang a chance to brag.
When it was time for the appointment, Song Shutang left the cinema and went to Tonggutai Xiangjiang Cantonese Restaurant.
I was really stunned when I came here. There was only half of the sign in front of the door. A customer was sitting on the second floor where the floor was broken, and there was nothing behind him.
However, this situation is indeed not an exception in mountain cities.
He stepped in and reached the second floor, where he saw Meng Jiaqi already waiting here, but the location was inside and not on the edge.
But without the wall, the wind comes without any obstruction.
Fortunately, the wind is not strong today and the weather is getting hotter, so some breeze will make it more comfortable.
"Here." Meng Jiaqi waved.
Song Shutang, who was sitting opposite her, asked, "You didn't say anything about having a dinner today even after we said goodbye yesterday."
"Can you do it on a whim?"
"miss me?"
"gag?"
"Then you might as well tell the truth."
"Now that we're here, let's talk while we eat." Meng Jiaqi didn't hide anything, saying that he did have something serious to do today.
Seeing his performance, Song Shutang was not in a hurry. He took it as he came, and the two of them began to order.
There were few people so I ordered a few signature dishes.
While waiting for the food, Meng Jiaqi said with a smile: "You may want to pay for today's meal."
"Didn't you ask me to come for dinner?"
"If you don't believe it, just wait and see."
"We'll see."
When the food came, the two began to use their chopsticks. During this period, Song Shutang refrained from asking questions. When they were about to finish eating, Meng Jiaqi said, "I have encountered some strange things recently."
"whats the matter?"
"I always feel like there's something wrong with an actress."
"actress!"
Song Shutang immediately became wary when he heard the word actress.
He looked at Meng Jiaqi in front of him and couldn't help but wonder, what on earth does she know?
Could it be that we watched the drama together yesterday and were observed to have clues?
But even if there is a problem with the observation, what is the use of saying this to herself today?
Test yourself?
How could I reveal even a little bit of information?
But just as Song Shutang was guessing, Meng Jiaqi continued: "This actress also performed on the stage yesterday, her name is Xie Ying."
Thanks Ying!
When Song Shutang heard the name, he immediately understood that Meng Jiaqi was not testing him.
