I don't know when, it started to snow lightly in the sky, and the fine snowflakes danced wildly in the wind, falling into the dust one after another.
A black car parked on the bank of Baihe River, with Wang Xuelin and Liu Deli sitting in the car.
"Last month, you moved in Peiping. Why didn't you notify me?" With the cigarette in his mouth, Liu Deli searched his pockets but couldn't find any matches.
"During that time, Ma Hansan became suspicious, so I could only enter a period of hibernation and cut off all contact with the outside world." Wang Xuelin explained.
"If you encounter a similar situation in the future, leave a secret note so that I can at least find you."
"Okay, I remember."
"...borrow the matches."
"I quit smoking and didn't bring any matches."
"Stop doing?"
"I wasn't a big smoker at first. When I got sick in Peking, I didn't smoke for three days. I took the opportunity to quit smoking."
Liu Deli glanced at him, stuffed the cigarette back into the cigarette case, and said, "Your trip to Peking was not in vain. You quit smoking. That's a good thing... By the way, did you receive my clear call?"
"Received. However, Zheng Baochuan's return group is far away in Cangnan. Give me more time. This kind of thing requires opportunities!"
"No, I'm telling you, don't worry about this."
"No matter what...what do you mean?"
"Well, my superiors have other arrangements. Besides, it's really difficult for you to do this."
Hearing what Liu Deli said, Wang Xuelin understood in his heart that there must be a more suitable person. It is estimated that that person is also lurking in the government department!
"Old Liu, I have something to tell you."
"What's up?"
"The secret investigation of Ma Hansan in Peiping is considered a meritorious service. Recently, I may be promoted."
"This is a good thing. What is your position?"
"Probably the chief of the archives unit."
"There is no chief of the archives unit?"
"It has always been vacant. For the time being, Zhou Junchen, director of the Confidentiality Office, is working part-time."
"That's great! Once you become the chief of the Archives Unit, you will be able to access all kinds of documents openly, which will be very convenient for our future work."
"Yeah, I think so too."
While he was happy, Liu Deli calmed down, thought about it carefully, and said, "It's been a long time coming. It's been less than two years since you entered the Secrecy Bureau. Is your promotion too fast?"
Wang Xuelin said: "I entered the Secrecy Bureau through Jiang Xinyu's path. He is the operations captain and Qiao Muchai's student. With his help, he is more effective than anyone else. In addition..."
Having said this, Wang Xuelin hesitated for a moment and said: "In addition, this time I went to Peking to secretly investigate Ma Hansan, and the Secrecy Bureau gave me a credit, which also played a role in promoting me."
"Oh, Jiang Xinyu helped. You made great achievements in Peiping, so you became the unit chief!"
"……right."
"Xuelin, if you have any embarrassing issues, don't dwell on them. Tell us and resolve them as soon as possible!"
Liu Deli observed his words and found that when Wang Xuelin was talking about this matter, his eyes were a little dodgey, as if he was avoiding something.
Wang Xuelin looked gloomy, sighed softly, and said: "Old Liu, while I was in Peking, I violated organizational disciplines and asked for punishment!"
"What's wrong?"
"I, I fell in love with Wang Xinrui..."
"Wang Xinrui?"
"Just last time..."
"I know! She is Wu Jingrong's niece!"
"Yes, that's her."
"Just like it?"
"That's right, while we were in Peking, she and I pretended to be a couple, um, um..." Wang Xuelin hesitated, not knowing what to say.
"Pretend to be husband and wife, and then make it real, is it a fait accompli?" Liu Deli said for him.
Wang Xuelin lowered his head and said nothing, acquiescing.
Liu Deli stared at Wang Xuelin for a long time and said sternly: "Comrade Xuelin, do you know that you have made a serious mistake?"
Wang Xuelin said: "I know that love and marriage should be reported to the organization in advance..."
"It's more serious than this! If Wang Xinrui was just an ordinary citizen, it would be okay. What is her identity? She is a special agent of the Secrecy Bureau, and her uncle is the deputy director of the Secrecy Bureau! You don't even say hello, just do
When something like this happens, you are simply, simply... Oh, let me tell you, what's so good about you!"
"Old Liu, I know I was wrong. I will accept any punishment from the organization!"
"When you first met Wang Xinrui, I warned you more than once, be careful of falling into the enemy's honey trap! What was the result? You turned a deaf ear to it!"
He violated organizational disciplines and faced severe criticism. Wang Xuelin could only listen. He had no reason to refute.
Seeing that Wang Xuelin's attitude was quite upright, Liu Deli also softened his tone, sighed softly, and said: "You can't be entirely blamed for this matter. As your superior, I am also responsible!"
Wang Xuelin hurriedly said: "It's mainly my own problem and has nothing to do with you. I will bear the punishment alone!"
Liu Deli looked at him and said: "Let's not talk about the punishment for now, how do you plan to deal with the aftermath?"
"I want to hear your opinion first."
"My opinion is to cut the knot quickly and end the relationship with her! If you can do this, I believe the punishment from your superiors will not be too severe."
The look on Wang Xuelin's face was uncertain. He was silent for a long time and said: "Actually, Wang Xinrui is just an ordinary internal clerk in the Secret Bureau. She just sits in the office, sending and receiving documents. There is still a difference between her and a real spy.
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"Comrade Xuelin, you have been working for two years, so you can't be so naive, right? Last time, you almost fell into her hands, and you forgot so quickly? If Wang Xinrui was really an ordinary internal staff member, she would have participated
Such a thing?"
Seeing the embarrassment on Wang Xuelin's face, Liu Deli asked tentatively: "You are not in love with her, are you?"
Wang Xuelin did not answer directly, thought for a moment, and said: "Before I returned to Yanjin, my father had already met with Wu Jingrong and arranged an engagement for me and Wang Xinrui, so... Old Liu, I really don't know what to do!
"
When things got to this point, Liu Deli had no idea. For a moment, the two of them sighed and were speechless.
The snow is still falling, and the snowflakes fall in the Baihe River and quietly melt into the water.
After a long time, Wang Xuelin broke the awkward silence and said: "Wu Jingrong played a key role in my being promoted exceptionally this time!"
Liu Deli said: "You mean to make mistakes and take advantage of Wang Xinrui?"
"Yes! Back then, Jiang Xinyu used Hattori Mina to not only protect himself, but also..."
"There is no comparison. Whether it is the military command back then or the Secrecy Bureau now, they will do whatever it takes to achieve their goals! Our party has always disapproved of this approach!"
"Then what do you think we should do?"
"I can't make the decision on this matter... The special commissioner will come next month. Let's listen to his opinion!"
"What special correspondent?"
"Oh, I forgot to tell you that the superiors sent a special commissioner to lead the entire Yanjin underground organization..."