In a teahouse, Jiang Xinyu and Xu Li sat opposite each other.
Xu Li said: "I sent people to follow Cui Duo several times, and basically found nothing unusual. He was either at home or going to the military club to play pinball and drink."
Jiang Xinyu pondered for a moment: "I heard that he likes to play pinball... He goes to the military club alone?"
"Oh, sometimes I make an appointment with Wang Mingwu from the fire station. They are old neighbors. They grew up together and used to live in Liulichang Hutong."
"Wang Mingwu? Does this person have other backgrounds?"
"The background is Cui Duo... Back then, he had a quarrel with a Japanese ronin, and the two sides started fighting. Wang Mingwu had the strength, and accidentally blinded the other person in one eye. Knowing that he was in trouble, he didn't even dare to go home.
I returned home and ran away immediately. I ran away for three years. Last year, I returned to Yanjin. It is said that through Cui Duo's relationship, I joined the fire hose team of the fire station. I seem to be a small leader."
"Wang Mingwu is very courageous if he dares to fight against the Japanese..."
Xu Li smiled and said: "This guy has a nickname, called confused. He likes to drink two drinks when he has nothing to do. When he fights with the Japanese, he is actually drunk and cowardly."
Jiang Xinyu said: "Have you found Xie Jingbo?"
"No."
"His facial features are very obvious. Send someone to inquire about him secretly near his home..."
"I asked around, but they all said there is no such person."
"So, the ID Xie Jingbo showed me is fake?"
"I guess Cui Duo doesn't trust you either."
Jiang Xinyu pondered for a moment, shook his head slightly, and said: "Cui Duo asked me to receive the equipment for him, which shows his trust in me..."
Two clues were provided, but they had no effect at all. This was something Jiang Xinyu had not thought of beforehand. Could it be that Cui Duo did have doubts about himself?
The two discussed for a while, but still had no clue.
Jiang Xinyu said: "The organization has called back, and the dispatcher will arrive in Yanjin in the middle of next month."
Xu Li breathed a sigh of relief: "It's great. Our line can finally return to normal. It's really not a good idea to let you take on the job of a telegraph operator."
"How is the school lately?" Jiang Xinyu asked.
"It's still the same as before. The Youth League is very active and frequently organizes activities to incite the idea of repayment. Hmm, I think they are like grasshoppers after the fall. They won't be able to jump around for a few days."
"Old Xu, we cannot take the Youth League lightly. Students have simple minds and can easily be deceived."
"Do you have any idea?"
"It's best to arrange for our people to find opportunities to break into the youth league."
"Okay, I'll give it a try."
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One month later.
Under the pressure of public opinion, most of the more than 30 honest criminals were released in court after public hearings by local tribunals, while a few others were sentenced to several months in prison.
Zhao Guisheng is in a special situation. He was sentenced to 20 years in prison according to the crime of Jiandie. He did not serve his sentence locally in Yanjin, but was transferred to Nanjing Laohuqiao Prison.
Soon, the Nanjing Headquarters issued instructions on the matter. Shen Zhifeng's military rank was reduced from colonel to lieutenant colonel, and he was temporarily retained as deputy director of the Intelligence Division to see the consequences.
His pregnant wife went to the hospital to support her husband, and he was subject to disciplinary sanctions. Shen Zhifeng has been feeling lost recently and has a sense of frustration that everything is not going well.
When people are at a loss, they will seek spiritual sustenance from other aspects, especially for a man who is new to married life.
Shen Zhifeng is no exception. With his wife not around, he has more free time and often goes to some bars and dance clubs for entertainment.
Among all the entertainment venues in Yanjin, the Pearl Lounge located on Gongshi Road is very unique. Not only does it have a Belarusian pianist performing live, but even the bartenders are hired from the UK with high salaries to show the European style as authentically as possible.
At this moment, Shen Zhifeng was sitting in the corner of the lounge, listening to the melodious piano playing, and felt a lot more relaxed.
"Sir, your matador." The waiter placed a cocktail in front of Shen Zhifeng.
Shen Zhifeng likes to try new things. When he was lurking in Yan'an, both the material and spiritual levels were extremely boring for him, so he often called it the lost decade.
Shen Zhifeng picked up the wine glass, looked at the green and transparent liquid in the light, and murmured to himself: "Matador... I like this name."
As soon as the door of the lounge room opened, Gu Maimai limped in with a cane in one hand.
The national army took control of Shiqiao Village, and Gu Maimai, as an insider of the Secrecy Bureau, was naturally brought back. After more than a month of treatment, he can now walk with a crutch without any problem.
The waiter quickly came over and said, "Hello, sir, welcome to the Pearl Lounge."
Gumai looked around and saw Shen Zhifeng sitting alone in a corner. He quickly walked over, bowed and said, "Deputy Director Shen."
Shen Zhifeng didn't even have the slightest interest in this worthless insider and said, "Why, is your leg healed?"
"Thanks to you, I'm basically fine." Gumai said humbly.
Shen Zhifeng picked up the wine glass and took a sip, and said calmly: "It has nothing to do with me. You owe it to the government to send you to the hospital for treatment. Otherwise, your leg will be useless."
"Yes, yes, you are talking about..." Gumai put his cane aside and sat down on the chair.
Shen Zhifeng frowned: "Are you okay?"
Gumai said with a smile: "I'm here to report to you..."
According to the investigation procedures of the Secrecy Bureau, Gu Maimai needed to report on the internal situation of the Dagu detachment. During his recovery period, only Sun Feng went there twice to conduct some simple and routine interviews.
Everyone knew that Gu Maimai was just an ordinary member of the Dagu detachment, and it was impossible for him to provide valuable information. Therefore, no one from Yanjin Station ever went to the hospital.
Shen Zhifeng played with the wine glass in his hand and said absently: "Report...why don't you go to the station?"
"I just called the Intelligence Department. Director Feng told me that regarding the Dagu detachment, he asked me to come to you. He said that you have been responsible for this matter. I heard that you were here, so I came over...
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The Chinese army failed in its air raid on Shiqiao Village and almost got on a plane. The Dagu detachment was also missing. No one was willing to take over the investigation of such a clueless case.
As soon as he heard that Gu Xiaomai was going to report on the situation of the Dagu detachment, Feng Qingshan didn't want to waste his energy and hurriedly pushed the matter out. It was indeed Shen Zhifeng's responsibility for this matter.
Shen Zhifeng asked: "Who told you that I was at the Pearl Lounge?"
"It's Director Feng."
"How does he know...forget it, sit down and talk."
Shen Zhifeng knew very well that it was impossible for Feng Qingshan not to know that he frequently visited entertainment venues during this period.
Moreover, there are many entertainment venues on Gongzhi Road, and his car is parked outside the door, so it is normal for Gumai to find him.