Hattori Hikoo changed into a gray cloth gown, got off the rickshaw, and walked quickly into an alley.
Sakai, who was following from a distance, hesitated for a moment, then quietly followed him. This was the third time he followed Hattori Hikoo.
The alley was dark, and Hattori Hikoo slowly walked out from the corner, looking at Sakai with cold eyes, and said: "Hello, Sakai-kun."
Sakai said with some embarrassment: "Major..."
"Are you spying on me?"
"Don't get me wrong, a humble position is just, just..."
"Do you think I am a three-year-old child?"
Sakai remained silent. It was really unreasonable for him to talk about a chance encounter at this moment.
Hattori Hikoo walked past him and said, "Follow me, let's talk in another place!"
In a private room of a nearby teahouse, Hattori Hikoo and Sakai sat opposite each other.
"Take your time, you two." The waiter brought the refreshments, turned around and left.
After a moment of silence, Hattori Hikoo sighed softly and said, "I know why you are following me. You found out that I was spying on Jiang Xinyu and you were very curious, right?"
Sakai couldn't help but said: "Major, is the important case you mentioned related to Jiang Xinyu?"
Hattori Hikoo nodded slowly, and Sakai asked tentatively: "What is it about?"
Hattori Hikoo's eyes suddenly turned cold. He wanted to slap this guy who was becoming more and more rude and wanted to give him a slap in the face to teach him how to respect others!
Looking at Hattori Hikoo's face, Sakai also felt that the question was a bit rash. After all, the other party was a major, and his military rank was several ranks higher than his own.
Thinking of this, Sakai said respectfully: "Major, don't worry too much... I mean, if you haven't found any evidence of Jiang Xinyu, I can help you..."
"What can you help me with? Just don't cause trouble for me!" Hattori Hikoo said angrily.
"Major, do you know?"
"what do you know?"
“The Communist Party’s underground printing factory was uncovered by us!”
"How could I not know about such a big thing, if I am neither deaf nor blind?"
"If you can solve a similar big case, I think Commander Uchida will give you another chance."
Hattori Hikoo frowned and said, "Sakai, what exactly do you want to say?"
Sakai considered the words and said: "I mean...I mean if we join forces, with your wisdom and my help, we may be able to do things more smoothly!"
Hattori Hikoo was moved and said, "How do you want to help me?"
He has been monitoring Jiang Xinyu recently, but has not made any substantial progress. Today, he was reminded by Sakaiichi that he really should reconsider the method of investigation.
Sakai: "I have been your subordinate for many years. If you need anything, I am always at your disposal!"
Hattori Hikoo thought for a long time and said, "I need a certain kind of documents, can you help me?"
"what document?"
"The content must be top-secret documents about the Communist Party!"
"What do you want this for?"
"You will know when the time comes. I will only use it for one day and then I will let you take it back."
"However, top-secret documents are not allowed to be taken out of the military police. If Lieutenant Colonel Matsui finds out, I'm afraid..."
Hattori Hikoo sneered: "What are you afraid of? The documents are not given to the rebels. I am just borrowing them temporarily. If there is a problem, I will explain it to Lieutenant Colonel Matsui!"
Seeing that Sakai was still hesitant, Hattori Hikoo said: "I heard that Miyamoto and the others will be promoted to lieutenant at the beginning of the month. Are you willing to be a junior lieutenant forever? What you said about helping me is actually helping yourself in the final analysis!"
This sentence came to Sakai's heart, and he thought that Hattori Hikoo was right. Anyway, he was not giving the documents to the rebels. Even if Lieutenant Colonel Matsui found out, the most he would do was reprimand him.
Thinking of this, he became worried and said: "Major, when will you use the document?"
Hattori Hikoo thought for a while and said: "The 28th of this month is my birthday!"
"good!"
"I want to remind you, don't tell anyone about this for the time being. Jiang Xinyu is very vigilant. If too many people know the inside story, I'm worried that he will notice it!"
"Don't worry, it won't do me any good to tell the matter before it comes to an end."
Having said that, Sakai also guessed what Hattori Hikoo was suspecting, so he said: "Major, if Jiang Xinyu really has a problem, what will Miss Mina do?"
Hattori Hikoo sighed in his heart and said slowly: "In my heart, the interests of the empire are above all else. As for Mina... I can only say that this is her fate!"
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Qiaodong Road, Jiangjia.
Jiang Xinyu knew that everyone, including himself, was suspected of poisoning the red-haired dog, and the gendarmerie would definitely investigate the matter.
Therefore, he entered a state of dormancy, and he turned a blind eye to the recent requests from the military commander for contact. This is the main reason why Hattori Hikoo has never found any evidence.
Although the underground printing factory was destroyed, fortunately, the underground organization is still operating normally, and Pei Shaoshi escaped unscathed. Overall, the losses have been reduced to a minimum.
"Xinyu, hand me the towel quickly!" Hattori Mina shouted from the bathroom.
Jiang Xinyu stood up, came to the bathroom door, and said, "What's wrong?"
"I can't open my eyes!"
Jiang Xinyu opened the bathroom door and saw Hattori Mina covered in soap suds. She closed her eyes tightly and groped around with her hands, but couldn't find the towel rail.
"Did soap foam get into your eyes?"
"Hurry up and give me the towel..."
Jiang Xinyu stepped in, put the towel in Hattori Mina's hand, and said with a smile: "Do you want my help?"
Hattori Mina turned her back and said coquettishly: "No!"
Looking at her round and plump body, Jiang Xinyu couldn't help but reach out and pat her. Amidst Hattori Mina's exclamation, he laughed and walked out.
After being a couple for more than a month, Hattori Mina's personality has not changed much. When two people are intimate, her shy attitude of refusing to welcome is particularly endearing.
Jiang Xinyu discovered that he really fell in love with this woman. There were no selfish thoughts in it. It was the most real and pure feeling a man had for a woman!
Ten minutes later, Hattori Mina changed into pajamas and came out of the bathroom and said: "Xinyu, the bath water is put, you can go in."
Jiang Xinyu held up a newspaper and said without raising his head: "Yes, right away."
"What are you looking at?" Hattori Mina sat over, wiped her wet hair with a towel, and took a quick glance.
Jiang Xinyu put down the newspaper, stroked Hattori Mina's smooth cheek, and said: "The streets are not peaceful recently, so try not to go out at night."
"Well, I understand. The most I can do is take a walk nearby and wait for you to come back."
"Major, haven't you come to see you lately?"
"I haven't been here for a long time... Oh, by the way, my brother's birthday is the day after tomorrow. Can you help me think about what kind of gift I can prepare?"
Jiang Xinyu thought for a while and said: "Major likes drinking very much, why don't you buy two bottles of good wine?"
Hattori Mina pouted and said, "No! It makes no sense at all."
"Then I can't think of it."
"Do you think lighters are good?"
"Yeah, that's okay too."
"Tomorrow you accompany me to Fuju City and buy a better lighter."
"I don't have time tomorrow, so let Sachiko accompany you."
"It won't take long. I'll go find you at noon. It's settled!"