After the first month, the temperature gradually rises, and the warm sunshine makes people feel the breath of spring.
In Xiancao Lake Park, Qin Li and Chang Hongling were sitting side by side on a bench.
"Hattori Hikoo is very vigilant and it is very difficult to obtain information."
"He knows that there are spies in the gendarmerie, so he must take more precautions..."
A child of three or four years old, wearing a thick winter coat, holding his father in his left hand and his mother in his right hand, walked crookedly on the bluestone road.
Chang Hongling looked at the family of three with infinite yearning and envy in her eyes.
Following Chang Hongling's gaze, Qin Li said warily: "Do you know them?"
"If we know each other, are you going to silence me again?" Chang Hongling had a hint of sarcasm in her eyes.
Qin Li said seriously: "Hong Ling, you have to correct your attitude and don't forget who we are!"
Chang Hongling said slowly: "Over the years, I have never forgotten who I am! It is precisely because of this that I have lost too many things!"
"As long as we can drive away the Japanese, personal gains and losses don't matter! As a military reunification agent, we must always have the belief that everything is based on the interests of the party and the country!"
Chang Hongling said calmly: "So, even I am a chess piece that can be discarded at any time!"
Qin Li said: "Hong Ling, what's wrong with you recently? Working with emotions will cause problems!"
Chang Hongling wrapped her scarf tightly, looked at him deeply, and said, "I just want to know one thing, and I hope you can answer honestly."
"Of course, what else can we keep between us?"
"Jinbao was exposed. You were worried that he would be implicated, so you ordered him to evacuate immediately. In fact, you knew very well that under the close surveillance of the secret agents, Jinbao could not escape. If he was arrested, his most likely option would be to commit suicide by taking poison -
—You know your cousin so well! Is that so?"
Chang Hongling spoke eloquently, without any emotion in her tone.
Qin Li's face turned green and white for a long time, and he said after a long time: "In the situation at that time, I had no other choice. For the safety of the lurking team, I could only order him to retreat immediately. I can't blame Jinbao for his sacrifice. You believe me, this
The result was not what I wanted.”
Chang Hongling sneered: "There is no other choice? What about me, there is no other choice? I have to marry Hattori Hikoo?"
Qin Li looked around and said: "Hong Ling, I still say what I said, as long as it is for the benefit of the party and the country, don't worry too much about personal gains and losses!"
Chang Hongling looked at this man who spoke righteously and said, "Does what you said to me before still count?"
Qin Li was stunned for a moment and said, "Which sentence?"
"The day the Anti-Japanese War is won is the day I marry you!" Chang Hongling said in a serious tone.
"Of course it counts, it counts at any time!" The embarrassment only stayed on Qin Li's face for a few seconds before he immediately gave an affirmative answer.
"Next Sunday, I will marry Hattori Hikoo. Don't you dislike me?"
"Hong Ling, listen to me, this matter has really wronged you, and I will definitely make it up to you in the future!" Qin Li looked at Chang Hongling sincerely and said.
Chang Hongling was silent for a long time, and finally sighed softly and said: "I hope you can fulfill your promise!"
Qin Li shook Chang Hongling's hand and said: "Believe me, I will definitely do it! ... In addition, we must seize the time to get the information about the Suixi grain transportation team!"
"I see."
"Take this." Qin Li took out a medicine bottle from his arms, which contained red liquid.
"What's this?"
"Chicken blood."
"What is it for?"
"On your wedding night, if you didn't see red, how could you explain it to Hattori Hikoo?"
Chang Hongling immediately understood the purpose of chicken blood, a blush appeared on her face, and she whispered: "It turns out to be some dirty thoughts!"
Qin Li said: "As long as I can ensure your safety, I can do any dirty thing!"
"I'm going back." Chang Hongling put the medicine bottle into her bag, got up and left Xiancao Lake Park.
Ten minutes later, Qin Li also walked out of the park.
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On Sunday, Hattori Hikoo's home was decorated with lanterns and colorful decorations, and the decoration was joyful.
Various Japanese and puppet military and political departments, as well as prominent figures in Yanjin, sent congratulatory gifts one after another.
"Congratulations to Major Hattori on his wedding. Commander Honma sent you a congratulatory gift!" A second lieutenant walked in and said loudly.
Holding a rectangular box in his hand, wrapped in colorful silk ribbons, he quickly came to Hattori Hikoo and said: "Major, this is a congratulatory gift from Commander Honma to you."
Hattori Hikoo's eyes lit up and he said quickly: "Thank you very much, Commander Honma, for your kindness. Please open it and take a look."
The commander's congratulatory gift must be announced in public. On the one hand, it shows respect for the commander, and on the other hand, Hattori Hikoo's face also shines.
The second lieutenant untied the ribbon and opened the rectangular box. Everyone gathered around and took a look. It turned out to be a short sword inside.
The scabbard is made of shark skin, with hollow metal protectors on the upper and lower ends, a silver-plated mouth-swallowing beast, and a locking button made of pure copper. It looks very expensive.
This kind of short sword is the ceremonial sword of the Japanese army. It has little practical use. It is basically used to reward meritorious officers and is regarded as a symbol of honor.
A dagger of this grade can only be obtained by those at the rank of assistant officer or above.
The second lieutenant explained: "This sword was awarded to Commander Honma by the Army General Staff Headquarters. Today, the Commander specially gave it to the Major. He hopes that you will not forget your roots as a soldier and make new contributions to the empire!"
"I will never forget the teachings of Your Majesty the Commander!" Hattori Hikoo respectfully took the dagger with both hands.
Hattori Mina stood aside and murmured in a low voice: "Commander, really, on your wedding day, there is nothing better to give, but a sword..."
Jiang Xinyu said: "What's wrong with giving a sword? Isn't it bad?"
"The sword is a murderous weapon. I think it is unlucky." After saying this, Mina Hattori sighed several times.
Jiang Xinyu smiled and said: "Are you Japanese also superstitious about these things? A major is a soldier. As the saying goes, a sword matches a hero. Commander Honma, whether he sends a gun or a sword, I think it is very suitable."
"Then it should be divided into some occasions..."
"Mina, come here!" Hattori Hikoo from far away waved to his sister.
Hattori Mina reluctantly walked over and said, "Brother, what are you doing again? I'm accompanying a guest."
Hattori Hikoo was in a great mood and said with a smile: "What guest are you accompanying? Isn't it Jiang Xinyu?"
"Isn't Jiang Xinyu a guest?"
"That's not more than three or two minutes... Go and see if Ayako has changed her clothes, and then tell her that all the guests are here and ask her to hurry up."
"All right……"
Hattori Mina turned around and waved to Jiang Xinyu, then walked upstairs.