If you look down from a high place, a large house with four entrances like the Gendarmerie will appear in the shape of a "eye". The first entrance is the gatehouse, which is usually where the servants live, the second entrance is the hall, and the third entrance is the master.
The fourth entrance to the bedroom and study room is the lady's boudoir or other private room.
At that time, Wang Jingmin basically lived like this. After the military police arrived, the first entrance became a warehouse for storing general supplies, the second entrance was the team headquarters and the rooms of other squad leaders, and the third entrance and the wing rooms on both sides were accommodation places.
The last one was transformed directly into a prison.
"Mina, how are you and Jiang Xinyu doing?"
"Nothing special……"
"You're so stubborn. We all watched a movie together and you still say it's okay?"
"how do you know?"
"Just tell me if you have any."
"Yes, yes, but...my brother doesn't allow me to associate with him."
"Because he is Chinese?"
"Um."
"I've thought of this for a long time..."
"Ayako, what do you think I should do?"
"Are you stupid? I've never been in love, so how can I give you any good advice?"
"Oh, that's right..."
The two people stopped and walked until they came to the third courtyard. In front of a room on the east side, there was a military policeman with a gun standing guard. This is Wang Tianlin's residence. In order to ensure safety, Hattori Hikoo arranged for him to be there no matter day or night.
Guards are on duty.
Chang Hongling asked casually: "Whose room is this? Why are there still soldiers standing guard?"
"A man named Wang Tianlin is said to be a high-ranking official from Chongqing." Hattori Mina said gloomily, still thinking about herself and Jiang Xinyu.
"Mina, have you noticed that the window lattice carvings in this room are very special?"
Hattori Mina looked at it and said doubtfully: "What's so special about it?"
"Each window has a different pattern. Look, this one has plum blossoms, that one has peach blossoms, and that... seems to be chrysanthemum, right?"
"Really?" Hattori Mina's interest was aroused and she came closer to observe carefully.
Chang Hongling said: "Don't get too close, it would be rude for others to see you."
The military policeman at the door knew Hattori Mina and said flatteringly: "It doesn't matter, Mr. Wang is not in the room, you can watch as you like."
Chang Hongling had quietly put her hand into her satchel, and after hearing what he said, she slowly took it out.
"It's really different... Ayako, look, it's really beautiful." Hattori Mina was completely fascinated by this hand-carved craft, stroking the carved patterns over and over again.
A military policeman trotted over from the front yard, came to Hattori Mina, and said respectfully: "Ms. Mina, Major, please go back to the team headquarters."
Hattori Mina frowned and said, "What's the matter?"
"Major said that guests will be coming soon."
"Brother, really, what does having guests have to do with us..." Hattori Mina reluctantly walked back, looking back at the window lattice carvings from time to time.
Chang Hongling smiled and said: "You often come to the Military Police Station, but haven't you noticed that the window lattice here is different?"
Hattori Mina sighed and said: "Brother always says that I am careless. It seems that he is right..."
When walking to the front yard, she met two Japanese soldiers and a middle-aged man in civilian clothes in the entrance hall. Hattori Mina stopped and bowed slightly in greeting.
"Hello, Miss Mina." The man bowed in greeting, and the two groups of people passed by each other.
Hattori Mina whispered: "Ayako, fortunately we left in time, otherwise we would have been very embarrassed if we were caught by the master."
Chang Hongling looked back and said, "Is he that high official from Chongqing?"
"Yes, that's him."
Back at the team headquarters, Hattori Hikoo had already asked people to set up the dining table, with four sets of bowls, chopsticks and cutlery, indicating the number of people dining.
"Miss Ayako, although the food in the Military Police is not as good as that in a big hotel, it has a strong flavor of hometown. I believe you will like it," Hattori Hikoo said.
Chang Hongling slightly nodded: "Thank you, Major, for the hospitality."
Hattori Mina looked at the dishes on the dining table and said, "Brother, who else is there?"
Hattori Hikoo smiled and said: "I invited the person you most want to see. I hope you will never say that your brother is the dictator of the family again."
Hattori Mina's mind turned around a little and she immediately thought of who her brother was talking about. She said in surprise: "Brother, do you agree to my dating him?"
Hattori Hikoo shook his head and said: "It's not possible yet. The Chinese often say that if they are not of my race, their hearts must be different! We need to slowly observe him..."
Just as Hattori Mina was about to defend herself, Chang Hongling advised: "Mina, the Major is right. Jiang Xinyu is Chinese after all, and we need to know more about him."
Hattori Hikoo nodded with satisfaction and said: "Miss Ayako, I am not complimenting you. Every time I hear you speak, I feel that you are very mature in thought, as if you are a sister who is a few years older than Mina."
Chang Hongling's heart skipped a beat. Her actual age was three years older than the real Yamaguchi Ayako and four years older than Hattori Mina. Apart from herself, only the dead Chang Haiping knew this secret.
A guard said outside the door: "Major, Jiang Xinyu is here."
Hiko Hattori: "Invite him in."
After a while, under the guidance of the guards, Jiang Xinyu walked into the team headquarters. He is now the chief of the anti-smuggling section. He does not have to wear a police uniform all day. Today he is wearing a crisp black suit and looks very energetic.
"Major, Miss Mina, Miss Ayako, hello." Jiang Xinyu greeted everyone.
"Chief Jiang, we are all acquaintances, no need to be formal, please take a seat." Hattori Yan greeted everyone to sit down.
Chang Hongling whispered to Hattori Mina: "Your sweetheart is very handsome today. (Japanese)"
"Are you envious? (Japanese)" Hattori Mina felt very proud. Everyone likes the person they like to be praised.
"I'm so jealous. (Japanese)" Chang Hongling covered her mouth and snickered.
Hattori Mina glanced at the satchel in Chang Hongling's hand and joked: "Is the satchel rented? Don't leave your side for a moment, I will hang it up for you. (Chinese)"
Chang Hongling's face changed slightly and she said, "I'll do it myself."
Hattori Mina: "Why are you so polite to me..."
Jiang Xinyu walked over, took the satchel first, and said with a smile: "How can I bother a lady when a man is here."
"Thank you." Chang Hongling had no reason to refuse. She could only watch Jiang Xinyu take away the satchel and hang it on the hook of the coat hanging.
Jiang Xinyu turned his back to them and pressed his shoulder bag hard. There was obviously a hard oval object inside. Based on his experience, judging from the weight and feel, it should be an American grenade!
Jiang Xinyu was very shocked. How could Chang Hongling carry such a thing with her? And she also brought it into the gendarmerie. What was she going to do?