Xu Siqi had dinner and was thinking about what kind of gifts he should buy when he goes to Gu Mansion tomorrow, which would be both unconventional and appropriate.
There was a knock on the door. When I opened the door, I saw a man in his thirties standing outside the door, holding a blue oil paper umbrella.
The man is Weng Guangming, the operations captain of the Shanghai Station of the Secret Service. Today is the first time he has come to contact Xu Siqi.
Weng Guangming said: "Mr. Xu, I'm here to return the umbrella for Director Zou."
"Come in and talk." Xu Siqi let Weng Guangming in.
——A blue oil-paper umbrella, and the words the man said were Zhou Weilong's improvised code for communication, indicating that the person coming was one of his own.
After entering the room, Weng Guangming put his umbrella aside, took out a certificate book from his arms and handed it to Xu Siqi, saying: "The stationmaster has told you, your establishment is affiliated to the Shanghai Station Action Team, and I will directly handle it from now on."
command."
Xu Siqi returned the certificate, stood at attention with both feet, saluted, and said loudly: "I obey Captain Weng's orders!"
Weng Guangming nodded: "I heard from the stationmaster that your boxing and kicking skills are very good, how about your shooting skills?"
"Anything that can be seen with the eyes, and the target is in a stationary state, you can basically hit it with perfect accuracy." Xu Siqi said truthfully,
He knew very well that the Secret Service must have secretly investigated him. If he deliberately concealed his behavior, it would arouse the other party's suspicion.
Weng Guangming smiled and said: "You are not humble..."
As he spoke, he took out a bunch of keys from his briefcase, threw them on the coffee table, and said, "This is the key to your new home. The address is Duolun Road, Hongkou, No. 13, second floor, Shenjiang Apartment."
"My new home?"
"Yes. The money for renting a house, including all related expenses, will be reimbursed by the Secret Service."
"Captain, I live very well here..."
"Hongkou is nominally under the jurisdiction of the British Concession, but is actually controlled by the Japanese. It is a very good opportunity for you to be transferred to the Hongkou Patrol Room this time. According to Boss Dai, it is equivalent to burying a secret in the heart of the Japanese.
Damn it, you are the detective of the patrol room, it will be easier to do things in the future."
Xu Siqi thought for a while: "You mean that with my current status, it is reasonable to move to Hongkou. At least it will not attract the enemy's attention."
"Yes, that's what I mean. There is one more thing, it's time to tell you... In fact, Zheng Zheng is also one of ours." Weng Guangming said with a smile.
"Seriously?"
"right."
"He, he is also from the Secret Service?"
"As early as two years ago, Zheng Zheng joined the Secret Service."
Xu Siqi was stunned for a while and murmured: "It's incredible. This guy has kept it secret from me for so long..."
"You should understand him. As an agent, you cannot reveal even a word to your parents, wife and children. You, too, must not reveal your identity to your girlfriend. If there is any
If you violate it, be careful of the strict family laws!" Weng Guangming said sternly.;
"clear."
"In addition, a special task has recently fallen on our action team. Although you are only a newcomer, you must also participate in it."
"What do you need me to do?"
"Tomorrow night, the Japanese Consulate will hold a Spring Festival reception at the Richa Hotel. Minister Song has also been invited. We have only one task, which is to ensure the safety of Minister Song in the concession. With your identity, it will be more convenient to enter and exit the hotel. By then
, always be on the lookout for suspicious people, especially those with an Anhui accent!”
“Why do you want someone with an Anhui accent?”
"Wang Guanqiao and his Ax Gang are basically from Anhui."
"Understood."
"After this incident, you must apply for a leave from the patrol office as soon as possible. Station Commander Zhou will arrange for you to go to Nanjing to receive agent training. Oh, detectives and above are entitled to a paid leave every year..."
After a slight pause, Weng Guangming looked around and said, "My throat is starting to smoke. Is there anything to drink at home?"
Xu Siqi hurriedly said: "Yes, yes, can you have soda?"
"I can't get used to that stuff. Is there any tea?"
"Pu'er, Maojian, which one do you drink?"
"Maojian."
"Please wait a moment."
In Xu Siqi's view, his immediate boss seemed to be easier to get along with. This person was not well-connected, unlike the cunning and cunning Zhou Weilong, who had to be wary of him at all times.
Of course, this is only in comparison. No matter how easy he is to get along with, Weng Guangming is still a professionally trained agent.
Weng Guangming stayed there until about nine o'clock in the evening before saying goodbye and leaving.
…………
Turn around.
Shenjiang Apartment, Duolun Road, Hongkou.
The old-fashioned European architectural style shows that this four-story building is very old, at least more than 20 years old.
Compared with the slightly dilapidated external environment, the interior of the building is unusually clean and tidy. It seems that it is often cleaned.
Room No. 9 is located on the east side of the second floor. Although the house is not large, it is fully equipped with bedrooms, study rooms, living rooms, bathrooms, and kitchens.
The indoor windows are bright and clean, and all kinds of brand-new furniture and daily necessities are available.
Xu Siqi put down the suitcase in his hand and visited his new home. There was a radio placed on the wine cabinet in the living room. He walked over and reached out to turn on the switch.
Buzz——
The volume was turned up too high before, and the radio made a harsh electric sound.
This is a new type of radio. Xu Siqi has never seen it before. He couldn't find the volume adjustment switch for a while. He tried every button one by one and finally turned down the volume.
Tuk-tuk! Tuk-tuk-tuk!
There was a rapid knock on the door.
Xu Siqi quickly came to the door and looked out through the door mirror. Standing outside the door was an unkempt young woman wearing pajamas.
The woman seemed familiar, but I couldn't remember where I had seen her before.
Xu Siqi opened the door and said politely: "Excuse me, is there something wrong?"
The woman looked at Xu Siqi, then leaned into the room and said, "New here?"
"Ah, new here."
"I live in room 8 next door, we are neighbors."
"Oh, hello, neighbor Gao."
"My surname is Wang, not Gao. You men are all the same. When you see a beautiful woman, you will strike up a conversation for any reason."
As she spoke, the woman raised her head proudly, smoothed her messy hair, and tried her best to show off her nonexistent beauty.
Xu Siqi thought about it carefully and asked tentatively: "Miss, are you Agui?"
The young woman, Agui, the female daughter of Nuanxiang Tower, was stunned for a moment, looked at Xu Siqi seriously, and said, "Are you my guest? Why don't I have any impression at all."
"No. A former colleague of mine seems to be very familiar with you."
"Who is your colleague?"
"Anderson."
"He is the stingiest foreign devil in the world. I never want to see him again!" Agui said with disdain on his face.