Can people who meet for the first time get a share of the pie?
What does it have to do with Xie Ying?
She smiled encouragingly and planned to leave.
But the person in front of me spoke faster: "Why don't you accept my interview?"
"I?"
"right."
"But I only played a small role."
"There are no small roles, just small actors. I think we need to pay more attention to small people at the moment. Maybe I can write a report with a different angle by interviewing you."
"never mind……"
"Please do me a favor, otherwise I will fail today and my internship position will not be guaranteed."
Xie Ying really wants to know why I want to help you?
I have never met before, so I obviously have no obligation to help.
However, Song Shutang's emotional and high-pitched words caused the passing actors to hear this and persuade Xie Ying to help.
Young actors know that survival is not easy.
I don’t want to see Song Shutang lose his internship job.
The persuasion to Xie Ying was out of goodwill. Although she didn't consider the other party's feelings, it was exactly what Song Shutang needed now.
His words immediately attracted the attention of many reporters and spectators. Xie Ying didn't want to see the situation getting worse, so she nodded in agreement.
The two walked out of the cinema and sat down at a street stall.
There were many street stalls open outside the theater, and Song Shutang treated Xie Ying to a meal as a thank you.
"What do you want to ask?" Xie Ying asked, holding a bowl of herbal tea.
“Why did you pursue a career as an actor?”
"A strange combination of circumstances."
"Can you elaborate more?"
“It’s inconvenient to mention more due to family reasons.”
"Excuse me."
"fine."
"Shanghai?"
"Yes." Xie Ying was not surprised that Song Shutang knew where she came from. Many people could guess it the first time they saw her. After all, her clothes, dress, and accent all revealed it.
"Your performance is so natural, why are you still a trainee actor?"
"Before the company closed down, I came to the mountain city to seek development. It's not easy to become a trainee actor when I'm new here."
"What company did you work for before?"
"Lianhua Pictures Company."
"Founded by Mr. Luo?"
"Exactly."
"The film "Red Dream in the Old Capital" produced by Mr. Luo's company was a box office hit, which helped revive domestic films." Song Shutang spoke highly of Mr. Luo.
Xie Ying smiled and said: "The time and place are right."
"How to say?"
"In 2029, Hollywood began to shoot talkies and stopped shooting silent movies. However, the equipment of most domestic cinemas did not support the screening of sound movies, which resulted in a shortage of silent movies.
"Red Dream" was born under such circumstances, filling the market that was short of silent films, and therefore achieved great success. Of course, there is no denying the brilliance of the film itself."
"There is another story like this." Song Shutang recorded it in his notebook, as if he was very interested in it.
Xie Ying shook her head and said, "Don't report this. If I am misinterpreted and disparaged "Red Dream in the Old City", then my acting career will probably come to an end."
"Don't worry about this. Besides, it's still unknown whether my report will be published in the newspaper."
"Take it easy."
"Thanks."
After thanking him, Song Shutang asked again: "Then will there be any gap for you?"
"Gap?"
"After all, you have been working hard for many years before, and you were somewhat famous. Suddenly you came to a foreign country and your status plummeted. How do you calm down when you start as a trainee actor?"
"I wasn't very famous before. Besides, in today's troubled times, how can I deal with the injustice if I can still have food to eat?"
“Why didn’t you choose to stay in Shanghai?”
"Are you going to stay in Shanghai and make fun of the enemy?"
"That was not what I meant."
"fine."
After asking a few more questions, I checked out and left.
He wanted to send Xie Ying back on the pretext that it was getting late, but she refused.
Song Shutang did not persist.
Watertight!
From the conversation with Xie Ying, you can't grasp anything about her at all.
It’s not surprising that Japanese spies have such high quality.
But now Song Shutang wants the Intelligence Department to target Xie Ying and directly suspect her identity as a spy. There is no good reason.
How to say go back?
Is it possible to say that I feel there is something wrong with Xie Ying?
When does the Intelligence Department rely on feelings when acting?
It's just that Song Shutang didn't want to delay any more and allowed the Intelligence Department to investigate the eight people. Finally, it was a waste of time to slowly lead them to Xie Ying.
Want a quick victory!
After all, Wang Ni negotiated with the Japanese in Shanghai to establish a puppet government. Now that he knows the identities of the people being incited to rebel, he may be able to bring out more people. You can't help delaying it.
On the way back, Song Shutang made up his mind to start with Xie Ying's parents.
Rested for the night in Xialuojiawan, and met Long Hao at the intersection the next day, and the two went to the Intelligence Section together.
On the way, Long Hao naturally asked about yesterday's contact with Song Shutang.
"A little unusual."
"Abnormal?" Long Hao suddenly became energetic.
Originally I was just asking casually.
Whoever expects to make a discovery for the first time in direct contact.
What a great luck!
"Let's talk about it when we get to Corey."
"Go quickly."
Now that I have to repeat it several times, why not go to the Information Section and tell it in front of everyone.
Arriving at the Intelligence Department, Long Hao couldn't wait to drag Song Shutang to Zhu Yue's office.
Li Tairan saw this and followed him.
Li Tairan actually had his first contact last night, but he gained nothing.
At this moment, I was equally curious when I heard from Long Hao that Song Shutang had discovered something.
"Have you found anything?" Zhu Yue asked.
"It's also reasoning."
"tell me the story."
"I talked with Xie Ying last night and didn't find any clues, but she didn't mention her parents at all during the conversation."
"You didn't mention your parents?"
"right."
"Do you think it's suspicious?"
"According to the information we have obtained during our investigation, Xie Ying's parents' business failed and they were struggling in Shanghai. It was only after she became a child star that she gained income, and she could barely support her family's life in Shanghai.
But now that Shanghai is occupied by the enemy, we understand that life may be more difficult than before. Secondly, it is very troublesome for Xie Ying to send money to Shanghai from the mountain city. Why doesn't she care about her parents who are far away in Shanghai?"
"Maybe I was worried and didn't mention it in front of you."
"When it comes to this topic, I didn't even see a worried look on her face."
"Could it be that Xie Ying left some savings behind before leaving Shanghai?" Long Hao raised a point.
"Even if you live a worry-free life, you are in enemy-occupied territory after all. How can you not care at all?"
"Is it possible that Xie Ying's parents failed in business in the early years, but they were unwilling to put aside their status and go to work, so that they had to rely on her to support the family, and there was a conflict in their hearts. She has no feelings for her parents. She came to the mountain city to escape from her family, so she doesn't care about her current life.
Is that good?" Li Tairan's hypothesis is obviously more credible.
Song Shutang said: "It is better to investigate in Shanghai."
"Reverse investigation in Shanghai?"
"Let the comrades in Shanghai check whether there is any problem with Xie Ying's parents."
Song Shutang now believed in his heart that the information provided by the Red Party was true.
Xie Ying is a Japanese spy.
If the identity and background information are correct, there must be problems with the identity of Xie Ying's parents.
It’s hard to start checking Xie Ying.
Where are her parents?
With bandits running rampant in Shanghai today, her parents might be in a different mood and might be able to find some clues.
Faced with this proposal, Zhu Yue said: "I want to report it to the section chief for a decision."
"good."
"Any other information?"
"That's all for now."
Everyone dispersed and Zhu Yue went to find Shen Lushui.
Wait for the answer after the report is over.
Shen Lushui didn't think for long before he said: "I will arrange for Shanghai members to investigate Xie Ying's parents."
The basis for Song Shutang's suspicion is indeed not obvious.
But if you really hold on to it, it's a doubtful point.
Moreover, Song Shutang always brought surprises in previous operations to crack down on Japanese spies. Now Shen Lushui didn't want to ignore his proposal. Maybe there would be another surprise?
The action team is now stirring up a bloody storm in Shanghai.
It is not difficult to investigate Xie Ying's parents through this muddy water, so you might as well give it a try.
After Zhu Yue received a positive reply, he returned to the office and called Song Shutang.
After hanging up the phone, Song Shutang did not wait, but went to see the second actress he was responsible for.
Since I plan to hide it, I have to do a complete set of the play.
You are just doubting Xie Ying at the moment, but you have not identified her. The other suspects will naturally continue to investigate.
The second actress Song Shutang was responsible for was also from Shanghai.
After all, the Japanese occupation of Shanghai caused many film companies to close down, and a large number of employees moved to Chongqing.
I didn't notice anything unusual during my first contact, which was expected.
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