Opposite the teahouse was a bookstore. Jiang Xinyu strolled in, took out a novel from the bookshelf, flipped through it, and observed the situation outside through the window.
After coming out of the bookstore, he bought a pack of cigarettes on the street. After repeatedly confirming that there was nothing abnormal, he walked into Yuanxiang Tea House.
"Sir, please come inside." The waiter greeted warmly with a rag on his shoulder.
Jiang Xinyu looked around. At this time, it was just before dinner. There were not many guests in the teahouse, with only three or five tables sitting sparsely.
After sitting down, the waiter asked politely: "What would you like to drink?"
Jiang Xinyu said: "A pot of Dianhong, and a platter of dried fruits."
"Okay, just wait a moment, we'll be here soon." The waiter stepped back and shouted loudly to the kitchen: "A pot of Yunnan red wine and a platter of dried fruits!"
Soon, refreshments were delivered.
Jiang Xinyu drank tea and scanned among the guests, but did not find the guest holding the Ta Kung Pao, which meant that the first palm of the 9th had not come yet.
After a while, a waiter greeted me at the door: "Sir, please come in, there is a seat inside."
Mr. Hu stepped in, holding a rolled newspaper in his hand. He looked around and sat at the table next to Jiang Xinyu.
"A pot of jasmine tea and some snacks," Mr. Hu said to the waiter.
The specific code for the meeting was Ta Kung Pao, and Jiang Xinyu paid special attention to every guest holding a newspaper.
He glanced at the newspaper and saw that the newspaper Mr. Hu was reading was Ta Kung Pao. On the page facing him, there was a line of eye-catching bold words: Shocking Scandal, US Dollar Debt Fraud Case!
"Sir, can you read the newspaper?" Jiang Xinyu said to Mr. Hu.
Mr. Hu said without raising his head: "Current affairs section or entertainment section?"
Jiang Xinyu said: "Oh, it's the financial section. I've been paying more attention to stock news recently."
"Are you Engineer Jiang?"
"you are?"
"I am Hu Keping, Lao Hu from Langfang Yuanda Asphalt Company. I used to have business dealings with the kerosene factory. I have been to your factory."
"Oh, I remembered... why did you come to Yanjin? Come and sit with us, I'm alone too."
Seeing that the two of them knew each other, the waiter placed the refreshments directly on Jiang Xinyu's table.
Hu Keping sat over, stretched out his hand to shake Jiang Xinyu's hand, and said, "I haven't seen him for more than two years now, and Engineer Jiang is still as charming as he was back then."
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "Where is it...Mr. Hu, are you on a business trip to Yanjin?"
Hu Keping sighed: "Well, there are wars everywhere, and business is not easy to do. The asphalt plant closed down two months ago, and I have no job. I came to Yanjin this time to do some small business."
Seeing that no one was paying attention to the two of them, Hu Keping said in a low voice: "Comrade Lily, I am the first palm number 9."
Jiang Xinyu said: "Hello, Shouzhang."
"I came to Yanjin this time. Apart from secretly contacting some people from Dishui, I mainly came to see you."
"What are the instructions above?"
"Just one thing..."
At this moment, under the guidance of the waiter, a guest passed by their table. Hu Keping immediately closed his mouth, picked up the tea bowl and took a sip.
When they walked away, Hu Keping continued: "The organization already knows about your family's situation. What are your plans for this matter?"
Jiang Xinyu thought for a moment and said, "I heard that there are our comrades over there in Diwan. Can you think of a way to bring my wife and children to the liberated area?"
"We have also considered your idea, but the organizational structure there is not yet complete and we do not have the ability to send your family to the liberated areas without being noticed."
"You can pretend to be the national army..."
"Listen to what I have to say. After several meetings and discussions, we agreed that your value is far more than just a Yanjin, and you have more arduous tasks!"
After a slight pause, Hu Keping said: "The above means that you can continue to lurk and play a greater role in the future!"
Jiang Xinyu said: "When you say continue to lurk, do you mean... lift the bend?"
"That's right. So, there is no need to bring your family back. According to your current level, when the situation becomes uncontrollable, you will definitely follow the Kuomintang government to retreat to Tiwan."
"Then, what happens next?"
"The day you are waiting for liberation is when you can regain your identity!"
"……Understood."
"After you retreat to Tiwan, your current codename will no longer be used. Your codename will automatically change to Tianshu. This is the code book." Hu Keping handed over a pamphlet under the table.
Jiang Xinyu took it, put it into his arms calmly, and said, "What two words are Tianshu?"
Hu Keping said: "The Tianshu of the Big Dipper."
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while: "I remember that according to Taoism, at certain moments, Tianshu came to the world to save everyone and bring hope of peace to mankind."
Hu Keping was surprised and said with a smile: "I didn't expect that you even know this."
Jiang Xinyu said: "When I was training in Special Branch, someone wrote a sentence with a pen on the title page of the special agent work manual, which had a great influence on me in the past few years."
Hu Keping's eyes flashed: "What are you talking about?"
Jiang Xinyu recalled it and said: "For a special agent, having a wide range of knowledge often plays an unexpected role."
Hu Keping smiled: "This sentence actually has limitations. Under certain conditions, it can only be applied to our party's lurking personnel... Also, after reaching the bend, you will need a telegraph operator."
"First palm, I will send the report myself."
"No. You and the radio station must be separated. This is an organizational protection for you. I have brought you the radio operator. The code book I gave you contains a piece of paper with the radio operator's details on it.
"
"How does he lift the bend?"
"You don't need to worry about this. When the time comes, he will contact you at the right time."
"good."
Hu Keping said: "Also, what happened to Miss Tong?"
Jiang Xinyu hesitated for a moment and said: "Her, my wife went to Tiwan, and Miss Tong helped take care of the house, oh, mainly my daughter."
"Isn't it more than that? According to what I know, Miss Tong is very fond of you. Between you two..."
"Shou Zhang, I can assure you that Miss Tong and I are only friends and have absolutely no other relationship."
Hu Keping thought for a while: "Okay, we'll talk about this later. In short, you have to focus on your work and don't be affected by emotions. This is a taboo in spy work!"
"I see."
He, Jiang Xinyu, knew very well that the profound meaning of Hu Keping's words was not only to remind himself of Tong Tong's problem, but also to tactfully criticize him.
Hu Keping glanced at his watch and said: "Remember what I just said, the organization has strict disciplines, especially in the relationship between men and women. You have a heavy responsibility, so you must grasp the right balance."
Jiang Xinyu said: "I remember."
"It's almost time, and it's time for me to go back. I hope that when we meet again, the motherland will be red!"
"certainly."
Hu Keping thought for a while and said with a smile: "Do you know who wrote that sentence in the secret agent manual?"
"who?"
"If this scribbled sentence can inspire you, I'll be happy."
"You are Hu..."
"goodbye."
Hu Keping stood up and walked out of Yuanxiang Teahouse.