The brother left quietly. Only Chen Zifeng and Li San were left on the wall. One of them looked at the mysterious warehouse outside the wall, and the other carefully observed the dilapidated building behind him to guard against being attacked from behind.
15-3
At 5:30 in the afternoon, the brothers from Chen Zifeng's group who were out on duty returned to Qiaojia Lane one after another.
They saw Xiao Ancheng standing at the door, looking at them one by one, feeling a little strange.
They said: "Xiao Tai, why are you here? Who are you waiting for?"
Xiao Ancheng looked at them without saying anything, just shook his head and waved them in.
Later, Qiao Yanfang came back with her two brothers. As soon as she saw the look in Xiao Ancheng's eyes, she knew something was wrong.
"Brother Xiao, what's wrong with you?" She blinked her big eyes and looked at him full of questions.
Xiao Ancheng now has no one to discuss with but Qiao Yanfang.
He pulled her to the corner of the patio and told her what happened today. First, Section Chief Gui finally found out that the two small keys were the guest room keys of Wenfu Hotel.
Qiao Yanfang was shocked and immediately understood the meaning. "What did you do?" she asked directly.
Xiao Ancheng lowered his head in frustration and gritted his teeth again and again, "I don't dare to act rashly! I will send Yang Sanqiang to find Zifeng!"
Qiao Yanfang was so smart that she quickly guessed the consequences of this matter from his face.
"He didn't come back?"
"Yes! I told him to come back in two hours regardless of whether he can find it or not! But now, more than five hours have passed and he hasn't come back yet!" His face was filled with anxiety that he couldn't hide.
Qiao Yanfang thought about this matter for a moment, and then she understood Xiao Ancheng's helplessness in doing this.
The new stronghold where the Japanese were hiding, such a major discovery, immediately told Chen Zifeng that this was necessary! The sooner the better!
But Chen Zifeng also stipulated that when going out to perform tasks, there must be at least two people!
If Xiao Ancheng takes Yang Sanqiang out, only Tan Hao and a new brother will be left at home. In this way, the home will be more dangerous! The reason is very simple, Miss Liao and Mr. Asakura live here! They may have been targeted by the Japanese.
Got it! They’ve even set their sights on this place! Therefore, the house must not be empty!
She quickly figured out that it was helpless for Brother Xiao to send Yang Sanqiang alone to find Zifeng!
After thinking about this clearly, she said calmly: "Brother Xiao, you did everything right! If the top three haven't come back, something may have happened. Zifeng will definitely yell at you when he comes back. Ignore him. What should you do in the end?"
What should I do? However, I want to go and have a look at the Wenfu Hotel now. Will you go with me?"
At this time, a faint smile appeared on her face.
Xiao Ancheng understood her intention, which was to be with him. However, this was also the thing he wanted to avoid the most.
As soon as he glanced at it, he saw Liao Ruolan standing in the window of the east wing, looking at him and Qiao Yanfang. On the other side, Qiang Hu had his arms folded in front of his chest, leaning against the door of the hall and staring at him, looking very fierce.
appearance.
He didn't hesitate anymore and first waved to Qiang Hu and asked him to come over.
Qiang Hu seemed a little surprised, and walked towards him unsteadily with his mouth crooked.
Xiao Ancheng stared at him and said as sternly as possible: "Qianghu, we found that the Wenfu Hotel on Zhoujin Road may be a Japanese stronghold. After a while, you call two brothers and follow Xiao Qiao to observe
.You all disperse and go out, and finally gather at the intersection of Zhoujin Road and Guangfu Lane, and then go to Wenfu Hotel. Xiao Qiao, what do you think?"
Qiao Yanfang stared at him calmly, naturally understanding that he wanted to avoid suspicion. Although she felt a little regretful, it was a big deal, so she nodded and said: "Okay, let's do it! Qiang Hu, find two people to prepare! Ten minutes later
, let’s go!”
Xiao Ancheng was still walking around in the courtyard, occasionally looking out the door. He really hoped that Yang Sanqiang would suddenly appear from the entrance to the alley with a cunning look on his face.
However, until Qiao Yanfang and the four of them left Qiaojiaong separately, he did not appear. He felt even more uneasy.
The strangest thing is that Chen Zifeng’s group has not come back yet!
Not long after, Gui Longhai also came back.
He entered the door, looked at Xiao Ancheng's face, and whispered: "Brother Yang hasn't come back yet?"
Xiao Ancheng shook his head helplessly at him. They stopped talking, knowing in their hearts that something must have happened to Yang Sanqiang!
15-4
After dark, the four of them, Qiao Yanfang, gathered at the intersection of Guangfulong and Zhoujin Road.
They came out from the front and back doors respectively, and then went around in a long circle before gathering at this intersection.
However, they were careful not to come together at the intersection, but looked at each other from a distance or nodded.
When Qiao Yanfang saw that everyone was gathered, she slowly walked towards the Wenfu Hotel. Others were walking on both sides of the street and behind them.
There was still a little distance from Wenfu Hotel, so she stopped and carefully observed the environment around Wenfu Hotel.
Zhoujin Road is a relatively prosperous street, with shops of all sizes on both sides of the street. At this time, the lights are on in the shops, and the lights cast mottled light and shadow on the not-so-wide road. There are many pedestrians on the street, and some people are in a hurry.
Someone was talking and laughing loudly.
The lively environment around them concealed the whereabouts of Qiao Yanfang and others.
Wenfu Hotel is a three-story, three-story house with Shikumen in a Sanheyuan style. The door is open, and guests come and go from time to time. If Japanese people live in a three-story room, they can clearly see the streets and pedestrians below. Therefore, Qiao Yanfang did not dare to move too far forward.
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She noticed that opposite the Wenfu Hotel, there were also large and small shops. However, there were residences on the second floor with dormer windows on the roofs, facing the Wenfu Hotel opposite.
After seeing this clearly, she turned around and left, quietly making a gesture to Qiang Hu.
15-5
They went around to the alley at the back, climbed the wooden stairs in the dark, and knocked on a door.
A thin, middle-aged man with parted hair opened the door and looked at them in surprise, "Which one are you looking for?"
Qiao Yanfang showed her ID and stared at him sharply, "I'm looking for you. We want to rent your top floor loft."
The middle-aged man looked at the certificate in her hand in shock and whispered: "You...you are from the Government Military Commission!"
Qiao Yanfang said coldly: "Yes, we are here to perform a mission! Please help us!"
The middle-aged man looked at them in surprise, "It's...what kind of mission is it? Can you...can you tell me a little bit about it?"
Qiao Yanfang sneered and made a gesture to Qiang Hu.
Qiang Hu could no longer stand his verbosity, so he pulled out his gun, put it on his forehead, and said viciously: "Why are you asking? There is so much nonsense! I tell you, you must dare to tell this matter! I
Shoot you immediately! Hurry up and take us upstairs!"
As soon as he saw the muzzle of the gun in front of him, Hai Ning, who had a fair face, immediately put away his surprise smile. He put his palms down, indicating that I don't ask, I won't ask anymore. Then he led them up the extremely narrow wooden stairs.
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When he reached the top of the stairs, he opened the door with his key and whispered: "Ara's room is quite nice. There are a few things that won't be in the way. Just take a look and you'll know." As he said this, he reached out to turn on the light.
Qiang Hu had already been on guard against him, so he kicked him into the house, threw him on some broken things, and screamed ouch.
Qiang Hu shouted to him: "Don't make any noise! Don't turn on the light! Get up, it's none of your business! Leave quickly!"
The middle-aged man covered his waist and did not dare to speak anymore. He hurriedly got up and left.
Qiao Yanfang stood at the dormer window, looking at the half-dark Wenfu Hotel opposite. The numbers on the small key indicated that this group of Japanese might live on the third floor. Therefore, she paid special attention to the south-facing rooms on the third floor.
Qiang Hu and two other brothers were preparing for surveillance. They took out a camera and a tripod from their carry-on bags and propped them up by the window. They also brought a large wooden box and placed it here, preparing to sit in front of the window for long-term observation.
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Qiao Yanfang first noticed that there were six south-facing rooms in the Wenfu Hotel, but the door to the first one on the east side was open. There was no light on in the room, but there seemed to be a person sitting in the darkness. She understood that this person should be a guard
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This gave her a special reminder that the people living in a certain room next to her should be very important! Even very important!
At this moment, she saw the second door to the east suddenly open, and three people walked out of it.
However, it was too dark, and there were no lights in the corridor. The only light was diffused by street lights. She could not see who the person was. Vaguely, one of them seemed to be a woman, which made her
She was a little surprised.
She heard the camera beside her clicking, and Qiang Hu was taking pictures. However, she felt that it might be useless, the light was too dark, and nothing might be captured.
15-6
At this time, it was Takahashi, Kawakami and Akitsu who came out of the second room of Wenfu Hotel.
They discussed for an entire hour in Teacher Sato's room. They had only one purpose, how to rescue the army agent named Naoki Takaji!
Kawakami hates this thing the most! Anything that has anything to do with the Japanese Army makes him hate it!
Akitsu was not interested in this task either. They had a brief discussion before coming here.
When the two of them discussed this rescue mission, although there was still some hostility on their faces, they had surprisingly unanimous opinions on rescuing Naoki Takaji, and they could just ignore it!
However, Akitsu is smarter and more meticulous after all. Last night, she had seen some clues from Teacher Sato's attitude, and she seemed to be in favor of assisting the army in the rescue.
So, she finally said: "We still have to look at the teacher's opinion."
Kawakami heard what she meant. If the teacher's opinion was slightly vague or prevaricating, of course they would unanimously object!
However, tonight, Sato Takuto's attitude is completely different from last night!
In the afternoon, he received a telegram from the top brass of the Naval Command. The radio station was located in the room next to his. Therefore, he did not have time to tell Kawakami and Akitsu the content of the telegram.
The telegram said: "For the next strategic consideration, I am anxious for Colonel Sato to assist Takahashi of the Army in rescuing Naoki Takaji. Don't miss it."