Catching Hua Baozi and extorting a sum of money from him was tantamount to making enemies for the detective team. Jiang Xinyu's purpose in doing this was to try to force Hua Baozi onto the road of resisting Japan.
Now all parties are expanding their strength. There are many similar armed forces in places like Beiping, Yanjin, Hebei, Shanxi and other places. They have either become traitorous armed forces or accepted the reorganization of the 18th Army. Cao Shangfei belongs to the latter.
No matter what they have done before, as long as they are willing to turn their guns and speak out unanimously, they are within the scope of winning! This is the Labor Party's strategy of hiding one's strength and biding one's time, recharging one's strength and waiting for the final decisive battle!
Today is New Year's Eve. According to the requirements of the garrison headquarters, businesses and households along the street must display lanterns and streamers and fly the Japanese flag to express the prosperity and peace of Yanjin and the goodwill between Japan and China.
Listening to the sporadic sound of firecrackers and looking at the sun flags that can be seen everywhere, if it weren't for the bustling Chinese people everywhere, it would make people think that they are in a foreign country.
Jiang Xinyu sighed inwardly, lowered the brim of his hat and walked towards home.
"Beep--" came the sound of a car horn from behind.
Immediately after the car door rang, Hattori Mina got out of a car and said excitedly: "Xinyu, we are going to your house."
Jiang Xinyu looked at the car, which was Hattori Hikoo's special car, and said, "Who else is there?"
Hattori Mina smiled mysteriously: "What do you think?"
"Major Hattori?" Jiang Xinyu guessed wildly.
Hattori Mina coquettishly said: "I hate it, I'll hit it right away."
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "It's the Major's car. I guess it's not surprising."
"There is another person in the car. If you guess correctly again, you will be considered smart!"
"Miss Ayako?"
"Hey, how come you guessed it right again..."
"It's hard to guess this, isn't it?"
Hattori Mina said unconvinced: "Do you know what we are going to do at your house? If you can guess it right, you will be a god."
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said, "I really can't guess this. You can't go to my house to celebrate the New Year, right?"
Looking at Hattori Mina's depressed expression, Jiang Xinyu said in surprise: "You are really going to my house to celebrate the New Year?"
The rear window of the car was rolled down, and Hattori Hikoo showed a rare smile and said: "Captain Jiang, please get in the car."
Jiang Xinyu sat in the passenger seat, turned his head in greeting, and said: "Major, Miss Ayako."
Chang Hongling smiled and said: "Captain Jiang, you won't welcome us unwelcome guests, right?"
She was wearing a black mink coat and looked elegant, gorgeous and charming. Mina Hattori was sitting next to her, still looking like a clear noodle with short bangs, like an ordinary female student.
"How could it be? We welcome guests who are usually not invited to you."
Jiang Xinyu dealt with it, but felt strange in his heart. Chang Hongling and Hattori Mina were fine. Why did Hattori Hikoo suddenly want to go to his house?
In fact, he didn't know the inside story. Hattori Mina wanted to spend the New Year with Jiang Xinyu, so she told Chang Hongling about this idea.
Due to the confidentiality of her identity, Chang Hongling has not dared to celebrate Chinese festivals for many years, and since Jiang Xinyu is one of her own, she thought she would take advantage of this opportunity to celebrate the Chinese Spring Festival.
Hattori Hikoo happened to come to see Chang Hongling and wanted to have dinner with his fiancée. Seeing that Chang Hongling was in a dilemma, Hattori Mina came up with the idea of going to the Chinese New Year.
Listening to Hattori Mina's explanation of the cause of the matter along the way, Jiang Xinyu quickly said: "Then let's go to the Asia Hotel. The house is too small and there is nothing. It will neglect everyone."
Hattori Hikoo shook his head slightly and said: "Traditional festivals must be at home to have the atmosphere. Going to a restaurant will lose its original meaning."
"Xinyu, you don't have to worry about the food." Hattori Mina turned back and pointed to the security car following behind, and said, "I've brought it all."
When the car arrived outside the alley, two plainclothes guards took out a double-layered food box from the car and followed it to Jiang Xinyu's home.
There are eight dishes in total, including chicken, duck, and fish. In today's era, this is considered the highest-end banquet.
Hattori Hikoo was in high spirits, opened a bottle of Fenjiu with his own hands, and joked: "The Fenjiu at home was originally a pair, but I don't know who secretly gave it away."
Hattori Mina blushed and said, "Brother, just say it once at home. Why do you say it again? Besides, you don't drink Chinese wine."
Hattori Hikoo said with a smile: "Now I am doing as the Romans do. Although Chinese wine is not as good as imperial sake, after drinking it a few times, I feel that it is not that bad."
Jiang Xinyu picked up the wine bottle and filled Hattori Hikoo's glass, and said, "Major, if you think it's good, drink more... Miss Ayako, would you like some?"
Chang Hongling bowed slightly and said, "Thank you, I'll just drink tea."
She originally wanted to have a few drinks, but with Hattori Hikoo present, she didn't dare to take it lightly. If she spilled the beans while drunk, she would regret it.
Hattori Mina held up the cup and said, "I want to drink a little."
Jiang Xinyu put down the bottle and said, "Just stop drinking. You will suffer the consequences after drinking. Why bother."
Hattori Hikoo saw this and was very satisfied. Jiang Xinyu's behavior at least showed that he sincerely loved Mina and was not the kind of person who was hypocritical.
"Come, Captain Jiang, according to your Chinese custom, I wish you a happy New Year!" Hattori Hikoo raised his glass and drank it all.
"Thank you, Major." Jiang Xinyu also drank a drink. He has a natural ability to drink. There is no problem with a pound of liquor. There is no need to worry about making a drunken gaffe.
"Xinyu, I also wish you a happy New Year!" Mina Hattori said carefully while holding tea.
"Happy New Year!" Jiang Xinyu clinked the cups with her.
Chang Hongling looked at Jiang Xinyu, held up the teacup and said, "Happy New Year."
Jiang Xinyu emphasized his tone and said, "Happy New Year."
Both of them understood the profound meaning of the other's words, and everything was unspoken.
After drinking for three rounds, Hattori Hikoo said: "Captain Jiang, I heard that you killed a Chi Fei who attacked the military police a few days ago?"
Jiang Xinyu bowed and said, "Yes. That person's nickname is Erluzi. We have verified that he is indeed a member of the Dawang Township guerrillas. He is just a little guy, so he did not report to you."
Hattori Hikoo nodded and said: "It is a rare quality to not report your merits."
"Thank you for the compliment, Major. It's just a matter of duty. There is no need to report everything." Jiang Xinyu said modestly.
In fact, he knew very well that during the time of martial law, how could this matter be hidden from the eyes and ears of the military police? Even if he did not report it, Hattori Hikoo must have got the news long ago.
Hattori Hikoo said casually while picking up food for his sister: "What's going on with the firefight at No. 47 Wanghua Street?"
Jiang Xinyu said: "They are bandits from Baxiantai. They killed three people and arrested two, including the bandit Leopard."
"Hua Leopard... I have heard of this person. How did you deal with him?"
"He paid a ransom and then he was released."
"Aren't you afraid of raising tigers?"
Hattori Hikoo is not surprised by the detective team's method of extorting money. If one day the detective team leader turns out to be honest and upright, that would be something to worry about.
"Major, I've checked. Hua Baozi has never committed any crimes against the imperial army. There are no major crimes. Moreover, he has hundreds of armed men. Killing them all is not the best strategy. It can easily force them to go another way!"
"Well, that makes sense..." Hattori Hikoo picked up another chicken drumstick and put it on his sister's plate.
Hattori Mina pouted and said, "Brother, I don't need you to pick up food for me, I'm not a child."
Chang Hongling covered her mouth and smiled: "Mina, Hattori-kun's dishes seem to be to your liking."
——The dishes that Hattori Hikoo picked up were all eaten up by Hattori Mina. My brother knows all about what my sister likes to eat.
Hattori Mina curled her lips and said: "Ayako, you have come to your brother's side so quickly..."
"Ring ring ring ring ring!" The phone rang suddenly.
Jiang Xinyu stood up, walked over and picked up the phone: "Hello?"