Chapter 36 Three Dog-skin Plasters
Zhang Linmao drove the truck out of the gate of the Military Intelligence Department compound. The journey was very smooth and he arrived at the gate of No. 20 Wenhua Lane in more than 9 minutes.
This is a separate two-story villa, with seals from the Party Affairs Investigation Office on the gate and the doors inside.
Xiang Chu and nine members of the action team got out of the car and ordered:
"Brothers! Invite all the residents near this courtyard to come over. Tell them that I have something to ask them. Be polite and don't scare them."
"Yes!"
The members of the action team responded in unison.
Xiang Chu walked around the courtyard and found a large piece of abandoned flat land nearby, which was perfect for the team members to practice driving.
He returned to the car and saw Ning Qiang bringing two elderly couples over. He pointed to the flat ground and ordered:
"Ning Qiang! You and Zhang Linmao go to that flat land and learn how to drive."
"Thank you, sir!"
Ning Qiang got into the car excitedly, and he and Zhang Linmao drove to flat ground to practice.
Soon, members of the action team came with residents one after another.
Finally, more than a dozen people showed up, all with terrified expressions on their faces.
Xiang Chu took out a Camel cigarette and gave one to everyone, easing the atmosphere.
Of course, many women don’t smoke, so Xiang Chu distributed them to the action team members.
The members of the action team all looked eagerly at the truck on the flat ground, and they also wanted to learn how to drive.
Xiang Chu simply ordered:
"You all should go learn how to drive!"
"Thank you! Thank you, sir."
The action team members ran away in a swarm.
Xiang Chu was eager for them to leave, knowing that the Japanese spies were too cunning and it would be impossible to get anything out of these residents.
However, he still pretended to ask questions for a long time and took notes of what everyone said.
In the end, he let most of the people go, leaving behind two old men who particularly liked smoking.
Xiang Chu handed each of the two old men a cigarette, took one himself, lit it, and said with a smile:
"Second Elder! Has anyone come to see this house recently?"
The grey-robed old man shook his head, while the black-robed old man nodded and said:
"Two people came, also in a military vehicle. One was wearing a military uniform with a bandage on his head, and the other was wearing civilian clothes with injuries on his body, and he couldn't walk very well."
Xiang Chu was overjoyed. He was certain that these two people were Luo Xincheng and "Nighthawk".
And the fact that two people came to see the house must mean that Luo Xincheng wanted to arrange for "Nighthawk" to live here.
He remained calm, praised the two old men a few words, and then let them go.
Bursts of cheerful laughter came from the flat ground. The members of the operation team were practicing driving and having a lot of fun.
Xiang Chu wandered around for a while before walking over and watching these rookies learning to drive with great interest.
At the same time, he looked over at No. 9 Wenhua Road from time to time.
His intuition suggested that the Nighthawk might come and live here.
This afternoon, the team members took turns practicing driving with great pleasure.
After several rounds, almost everyone learned how to drive, and the only thing left was a matter of practice.
Zhang Linmao ran to Xiang Chu and said worriedly:
"Sir! The gas is almost gone. If we continue to practice, we will have to push the cart back."
"Okay! We've all learned it, let's get in the car and go back."
Xiang Chu nodded, stood up, and glanced at No. 9 Wenhua Road again.
Unfortunately, he happened to see "Nighthawk" wearing a top hat, tearing open the seal and entering the yard.
Xiang Chu was overjoyed, thinking to himself, "Shameful traitor! I will let you live a few more days."
Ning Qiang drove the car on the return trip. He stopped the car next to Xiang Chu and shouted happily:
"Sir! Please get in the car."
"it is good!"
Xiang Chu got into the passenger seat without any worries.
The members of the action team climbed into the carriage happily.
Ning Qiang set off on the road, feeling a little unfamiliar and excited.
"Don't panic! Just drive slowly."
Xiang Chu reminded, and did not forget to glance at the courtyard at No. 9 Wenhua Road.
"Nighthawk" had already entered the house and the doors and windows were closed tightly.
Xiang Chu closed his eyes and fell into deep thought:
"Luo Xincheng didn't even send anyone to monitor Nighthawk. It seems he's not afraid of him escaping. He must have given him a lot of benefits, and he has a weak spot. How can I kill Nighthawk quietly?
This Nighthawk is a weak scholar with no protection around him, so I may not need to take action. Or should I report him and send the Nanjing underground party to eliminate him? Is that okay?"
Xiang Chu was lost in thought all the way, and before he knew it, Ning Qiang had driven the car onto the street.
"Creaky!"
The truck stopped in the middle of the road.
Ning Qiang stepped on the accelerator hard, but the truck still didn't move.
The members of the operation team were so shocked that they leaned on the rear window to look at the cab.
He said with a sad face: "Sir! I accidentally broke down the car."
Xiang Chu glanced at the instrument panel and said with a smile, "It's okay! It's just that the fuel is all gone."
"Oh! I'm glad it's not my fault, hehe!"
Ning Qiang wiped his sweat and suddenly pointed to the front and said:
"sister in law!"
It was already time to get off work, so it was not too late for Ning Caiwei to get off work.
Xiang Chu hurriedly got off the car and spread his arms to stop the rickshaw Ning Caiwei was riding in.
The rickshaw stopped, Ning Caiwei got off in a hurry, and said in great surprise:
"Huh?! Why are you here?"
Xiang Chu smiled bitterly and said, "I came back from the mission and the car ran out of gas."
Ning Caiwei pointed behind her and frowned, "Dai Zhengtong, that idiot, drove after me. It's so annoying. You better think of a solution."
"Really? That's great, let's do this..."
Xiang Chu first whispered with Ning Caiwei for a while, and then hurriedly told Ning Qiang, Zhang Linmao and others a few words.
As Dai Zhengtong drove closer, Xiang Chu took Ning Caiwei's hand and walked into the "Xikelai" coffee shop on the street.
It turned out that it was time to get off work.
Dai Zhengtong was waiting at the gate of the Military Intelligence Department in Dai Nong's other Ford car.
When he saw Ning Caiwei coming out of the courtyard, he hurriedly shouted:
"Senior Sister Ning! I'll take you home."
Ning Caiwei acted as if she didn't hear it and quickly took a rickshaw and left.
"I'll chase you!"
Dai Zhengtong hurriedly drove to catch up.
This scene was seen by Dai Nong, who liked to watch his subordinates leaving work from the office window.
He couldn't help but sigh: "The falling flowers have feelings, but the flowing water is ruthless! Alas!"
Ren Jie handed over the teacup and said with a smile:
"Director! Why don't you go find Deputy Director Ning and mention this matter?"
"No! Zhengtong and Ning Caiwei are not suitable. Ning Caiwei definitely doesn't like Zhengtong."
Dai Nong waved his hand, paused, and said seriously,
"Besides, I have repeatedly warned that our staff members cannot get married. As for falling in love, no one can stop it. The red line of marriage cannot be crossed."
Dai Nong thought about it and was also worried that this would force capable people to transfer, so he left some room for maneuver and said:
"But! Once you reach a certain position and age, you can still consider it appropriately."