Of course, Lu Chengzhou couldn't admit that he didn't want to participate in Cheng Ruien and others' activities.
If it's a gathering among friends, of course he would be happy to attend.
However, Lu Chengzhou wants to go to Ningyuan, which is now a paradise for secret gatherings. Of course, Lu Chengzhou cannot go there casually.
Lu Chengzhou even felt that any future contacts with Li Xiangxue would have to be at a different location.
Although Ningyuan is a big place, he always puts on disguise every time he goes there. The time he meets Li Xiangxue is at night, but there is still a risk of being recognized.
As long as something is possible, Lu Chengzhou will find a way to prevent it.
"I've been busy with official duties recently, so I really can't spare any time." Lu Chengzhou said with a wry smile.
"Busy with official duties? No matter how busy you are, you are still a servant of the British." Cheng Ruien said with a sneer.
He felt that Lu Chengzhou was just showing off. Did the British give him a promotion and taste a little bit of the benefits, so he had to serve them at any time?
"If it's just a gathering of a few of our friends, it's convenient to come here. I'm in charge of three streets now." Lu Chengzhou said nonchalantly.
Since he entered the British Concession and joined the military, his state of mind has undergone great changes.
If Cheng Rui'an's sarcasm could affect his mood in the past, now no matter how much Cheng Rui'an uses words to stimulate him, his heart will not fluctuate.
Cheng Ruien was similar in age to Lu Chengzhou, but as soon as the other person opened his mouth, Lu Chengzhou knew what he wanted to do.
Cheng Ruian invited Lu Chengzhou to Ningyuan. Lu Chengzhou knew without thinking that it must be those patriotic students who got together to cause trouble.
Lu Chengzhou didn't know if Cheng Ruian was a party member, but based on his behavior, even if he wasn't a party member, he should still be an activist.
"Little Japan is showing off its power on our land. Now, all illusions have been shattered by the hard facts. Do you still have the intention to gather here? Do you want to wait for the Japanese to take over your home and kill your relatives and friends?
Can you wake up again?" Cheng Ruian asked.
"You are students now and will graduate soon. You should focus on your studies. It is better not to touch on political matters." Lu Chengzhou reminded.
"Student? North China is so big that there is no room for a calm desk!" Cheng Ruian said angrily.
"That's not your business. Just leave this matter to the government. You are still young and society is complicated. Don't be deceived by others, let alone be incited by others." Lu Chengzhou said seriously.
"Before, the Japanese rogues caused trouble in the British Concession, weren't you brave enough to arrest them? Now the Japanese have gone to the provincial and municipal governments to demonstrate, but you have to be a coward?" Cheng Ruian said sarcastically.
"If the Japanese dare to come to the British Concession to cause trouble, I will still arrest them. But they are going to the Chinese border, what does it have to do with me?" Lu Chengzhou said plausibly.
"What does this have to do with you? Lu Chengzhou, are you still Chinese?!" Cheng Ruien asked immediately after hearing this.
"I am Chinese, but my duty is to protect the security of the British Concession." Lu Chengzhou said slowly.
"Well, I'm blind and misjudged you, a slave of the British!" Cheng Ruian said angrily.
Cheng Ruian turned around and was about to leave, but when he saw Ma Yuzhen standing there staring at Lu Chengzhou, he glared at Lu Chengzhou fiercely, sighed secretly, and left alone.
"You really don't want to join our party?" Ma Yuzhen waited for Cheng Ruian to leave, glanced at Lu Chengzhou, quickly lowered her eyes, and said softly.
"If it's just a class reunion, of course I will attend. But, are you just having a pure class reunion? I suggest that you don't participate in it. At present, the most important thing for you is to complete your studies and don't get involved in political matters." Lu Cheng
Zhou warned.
"Every man is responsible for the rise and fall of a country. You were so high-spirited back then, why did you become so indifferent?" Ma Yuzhen was very disappointed. The Lu Chengzhou now was completely different from the one she knew before.
"I entered society earlier than you and have been exposed to a lot of dark sides. Young people are most easily deceived, so don't do stupid things." Lu Chengzhou said slowly.
"In the past few days, we will be gathering in Ningyuan. The participants include people from various schools in Haigu, including your classmates from the police training institute. We come together because we care about the country and the people. Is this wrong?"
Although Ma Yuzhen's voice was not loud, the persistence in her tone was undeniable.
"My classmates from the police training institute? Do I know them?" Lu Chengzhou said in surprise.
There are political classes at the police training center. Even if they are truly patriotic, they shouldn't participate in such activities in public, right? Once someone discovers that they are participating in such a rally, their future will be ruined.
"There is a man named Wen Xinghua who has been here these past few days. Unlike you, he is very active in participating in our activities." Ma Yuzhen said.
"Wen Xinghua? Which class?" Lu Chengzhou thought about it carefully, but he had no impression.
If they were new students recruited last year, he might not recognize them.
"I'm not sure about that. I just heard him mention that he was studying at the police training center," Ma Yuzhen said.
"Besides Wen Xinghua, is there anyone else in the police training center?" Lu Chengzhou asked again.
"You're not going to participate, why are you asking so much?" Ma Yuzhen glanced at Lu Chengzhou and wanted to leave, but couldn't move her feet.
"I'm worried about your safety. In today's world, don't trust anyone easily." Lu Chengzhou said meaningfully.
"Does this 'anyone' include you?" Ma Yuzhen suddenly summoned the courage, looked at Lu Chengzhou closely with bright eyes, and asked.
"As long as you are willing to trust me, you can trust me." Lu Chengzhou said slowly.
"I have to go." Ma Yuzhen said suddenly.
"Let me see you off. By the way, which word is Wen Xinghua?" Lu Chengzhou asked.
"I didn't pay attention to ask. He is from the police training institute. Wouldn't you know it as soon as you asked?" Ma Yuzhen said.
She is also an activist in other schools in Haigu and often holds various rallies in Ningyuan.
We are all passionate young people. When we get together, we talk about patriotism, anti-Japanese and other topics. We all come together for a common goal, so naturally we will not ask such detailed questions.
Ma Yuzhen’s speaker had no intention, but Lu Chengzhou’s listener had intention.
When Lu Chengzhou and Li Xiangxue met, they specifically talked about something.
Hiroshi Kawasaki is an instructor at the police training center, so he should naturally know about "Wen Xinghua".
But what surprised Lu Chengzhou was that Li Xiangxue didn't remember a student like "Wen Xinghua" from the police coach.
PS: Last night, I watched football and then played cards with some great guys from the military team. We didn’t leave until dawn. I think the chapter in the evening was a bit suspenseful. Fortunately, I have to go home in the evening. I will have a day off tomorrow and a day to recover the day after tomorrow. Basically, everything will be fine.
