Chapter 329: Final Farewell
Chapter 329: Final Farewell (6K Chapter)
"Twenty thousand US dollars..." A hint of excitement appeared on Peng Chengtao's slightly fat face.
"Secretary Hong.
"If it were someone else, I wouldn't dare risk being beheaded even if it was $200,000, let alone $200,000.
"But who makes us friends and brothers?
"How about this, thirty thousand, thirty thousand US dollars, I will go see Commander Chen now."
Peng Chengtao put one hand in his pocket and said in a very "righteous" manner.
"Easy to say.
"Smooth!
"Tell Commander Chen that if he doesn't release them, I will report directly to Commander Fu."
Hong Zhiyou pointed at the bastard, tore a piece of paper from the desk, and wrote an IOU for thirty thousand US dollars with a stroke of his pen and slapped it in his arms.
In fact, if Peng Chengtao asked for 300,000 US dollars, Hong Zhiyou would agree without hesitation.
In another two or three days, Jinhai City will be liberated.
By then, if Peng Chengtao is not shot as an example, he will be destined to study in Gongdelin with Chen Changjie.
Even if I don't blame myself for this.
Peng Chengtao was released from prison and wanted to go to Hong Kong. Haha, it was not an easy thing.
"Please wait a moment, I'll go report right away." Peng Chengtao took the IOU and strode out.
"commander!"
He walked into Chen Changjie's office.
Chen Changjie signaled the staff to continue the discussion. He stood up and walked to Peng Chengtao: "What's the matter?"
"Secretary Hong and Yu Zecheng from the Security Bureau want to apply to leave." Peng Chengtao whispered.
Chen Changjie frowned, glared at Peng Chengtao fiercely, and rebuked him solemnly:
"Who among those who are 'invited' to my place doesn't want to leave?
"Is it necessary to report such a trivial matter?
"Why did I arrest the officer of the Security Bureau? It's to set an example for everyone in Jinhai. Even the Security Bureau must obey my orders. Anyone who dares to disobey military orders will die.
"If we let them go now, what will others think?
"Will you think my military order is shit, just a piece of empty paper?
"I think it's time to replace you, the head of the security department. Go down."
Peng Chengtao was so frightened that his face turned pale and cold sweat broke out on his head. He quickly explained:
"Commander, Cheng Tao knows what you are thinking, and he dare not disobey you in the slightest.
"But Secretary Hong said that the US military has left a batch of military supplies and firearms, and he needs to go over and sign. This is related to our defense plan, and we can't neglect it."
"Oh?" Chen Changjie's brows relaxed slightly.
"How about this, you ask him to contact the US military by phone, or ask the US military to send the list to the headquarters." He paused and said.
Peng Chengtao didn't expect Chen Changjie to be so tough.
He originally thought that there were only two people?
Offering weapons and supplies is "kidnapping". Even with so many things, it's time to release the person.
When he thought about the $30,000 that would go down the drain, he had no choice but to bite the bullet and continue to persuade:
"Commander, this is not a good idea.
“I think Hong Zhi is eager to leave.
"He, he also mentioned Commander Fu. Hong Zhiyou is the actual person in charge of the American Aid Materials Management Committee. He has been coordinating the materials in Peking.
“He is still a close friend of General Suppression’s daughter.
"It's really a mess. Commander Fu has no way to explain himself."
Chen Changjie lowered his head and paced a few steps, then said:
"There's no need to alert Commander Fu about this. I think the two guys just want to escape.
"Then send a team of people to keep an eye on him, sign the document and bring him back quickly."
“One of these two people is Jin Haitong, Wu Jingzhong’s son-in-law.
“One is a veteran who has been in the industry for 37 years.
“As the saying goes, killing a chicken to scare the monkey, there is no better chicken in Jinhai than these two. With these two, all the young masters and masters in Jinhai City will have to serve on the front line obediently.
"I don't believe that mobilizing the entire Jinhai force will not be able to stop his Lin and Luo armies."
Chen Changjie thought about it and gave another order.
"Okay, alright." Peng Chengtao knew that it was useless to persuade him any further, so he had no choice but to agree.
He returned to the office with a frustrated look on his face.
"Old Peng, what's wrong?" Yu Zecheng asked hurriedly.
"Commander Chen said that you can go out, but you must send an inspection team to accompany you." Peng Chengtao said truthfully.
"no?
"We are getting military supplies for you. Do you still want us to watch you?" Yu Zecheng pretended to be unhappy.
“Director Yu, Secretary Hong.
"Feel sorry.
"Even a pig can guess that you guys want to escape. I can't do this job. God knows what kind of drug Chen Changjie took."
Peng Chengtao spread his hands, helplessly took out the IOU from his pocket and handed it to Hong Zhiyou.
“Old Peng.
“Just do your best, the IOU is still valid.
“Just watch.
"Walk."
Hong Zhi pushed it back generously.
"This, this is so embarrassing." Peng Chengtao was overjoyed, but he said ashamedly, but he honestly put the IOU back into his pocket.
"Go and arrange it." Hong Zhiyou ordered.
soon.
Yu Hong and the other person got into the car.
The inspection team also followed in two cars to the sailors' warehouse.
When they arrived at the warehouse, Anderson led a team of burly soldiers to guard the fence.
creak.
Several cars stopped.
"Secretary Hong, Director Yu, please." Anderson raised his hand.
The captain of the inspection team, Xu Cheng, quickly followed.
Just as they were about to go in, Anderson raised his hand to stop them: "NO, you can't go in."
"According to Commander Chen's order, we are responsible for the safety of Hong and Yu.
"Please let me go."
Xu Cheng said seriously with a stern face.
"hehe."
Anderson sneered and slowly took out a cigar.
Just a click.
Clicked.
He blew a puff of smoke into Xu Cheng's face:
"GO OUT!"
"What?" Xu Cheng frowned.
"roll!"
Anderson said coldly.
"We follow..." Xu Cheng couldn't help but get anxious when he saw Hong Zhiyou getting further and further away.
Anderson drew his pistol and pointed it at his feet.
Boom!
A magazine of bullets was emptied.
Anderson retracted the gun and pointed his hand slowly outside: "Get out!"
"go!"
Xu Cheng waved his hand and led Bu Gan into the car and left.
Hong Zhiyou breathed a sigh of relief.
These followers were finally shaken off.
Chen Changjie probably isn't crazy enough to dare to break into the US military camp, or to pester the enemy to the end.
"Andson, allocate a small portion of the supplies to be transported to the headquarters."
We must not be too drastic in everything and we must give Chen Changjie some dignity, Hong Zhiyou ordered.
"Carl, transport the weapons and flour in warehouse No. 2 to the headquarters." Anderson waved to his men.
"Zhiyou, Stationmaster Wu is already waiting at the airport, please get in the car with me."
Anderson got into the jeep.
The two got in the car and left the dock warehouse.
"Anderson, let's go from Taishan Road." Yu Zecheng said.
Anderson looked at Hong Zhiyou.
The latter nodded slightly.
"Okay." Anderson stepped on the accelerator and the car roared away.
"You can actually stay in the headquarters." Hong Zhiyou said.
"no.
“Bombs have no eyes. If I get killed, I won’t be able to hand over my stuff to the organization.
“Besides, if I stay at the headquarters, the station chief might have a backup plan.
"He won't let me stay alive."
Yu Zecheng knew it very well.
Hong Zhiyou knew the interests involved here, so he nodded and said nothing more.
When the car passed by the yard.
Anderson stopped and got out of the car to smoke, giving the two room to talk.
“Zhiyou, that’s it.
"If...if, I can live to see liberation, I will personally report everything you have done to my superiors one by one.
“Brother.
"Thank you, really, thank you!"
Yu Zecheng looked at Hong Zhiyou and his eyes couldn't help but become moist.
He kept recalling the first time Hong Zhiyou secretly helped him get rid of Liu Wensheng, and then their support for life and death in the future.
He knew very well that there was no Hong Zhi.
He, Shopkeeper Qiu, Jiang Aimei, all of them had already died.
When the border areas were in the most difficult times, Hong Zhiyou always found ways to provide timely assistance.
Hong Zhi loves money, but he knows how to use it.
He is not a red ticket.
But they are brothers who accompany you through life and death, and friends and comrades with similar ideals.
Now, it's finally time for them to part.
Yu Zecheng was heartbroken, feeling reluctant and helpless.
"Old Yu, take care!" Hong Zhi shook his hand vigorously.
He was not optimistic about Yu Zecheng staying.
He is not a party member.
He is another disciple taught by Yu Lexing 37 years ago.
According to history, Yu’s identity cannot be made public in the short or even long term.
Cannot be made public.
He was a reactionary of the Chiang government, a spy, a running dog and an executioner of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.
It’s really hard to say whether I can survive that disaster.
Even if they could survive, given the physical conditions of people like Manager Qiu, Jiang Aimei, and Huang Zhong, they might not be able to hold on until then to testify for him.
It is hard to be convincing by relying on Sanmin and Cuiping.
Hong Zhiyou is not optimistic about Lao Yu staying.
But Yu Zecheng's beliefs determined that he could go to Jingling and Wandao to lurk for the organization, but he could never lie down and live a comfortable life.
Hey.
Everyone has his own ambitions.
Perhaps for people like Lao Yu who are always ready to sacrifice, even the bitterness is sweet as long as they can live under the red flag.
Hong Zhi had something to say but swallowed it back and could only smile and bless:
"Take care of yourself.
"Live, live well."
"You too, you must go home when you have the chance." Yu Zecheng shook hands with him.
After the two smiled at each other, Yu Zecheng took a deep breath, turned around and rushed into the courtyard.
"Anderson, go."
Hong Zhi waved his hand and Anderson drove to the airport.
……
Yu Zecheng stood in the yard, feeling sad and depressed.
It's time to leave.
He knew the routine.
As soon as I leave, the house will definitely be cleaned.
Sanmin has left.
He had to find a way to hide or leave the city.
Carrying film with you will be very troublesome if it is searched.
Thinking of this, Yu Zecheng wrapped the film and hid it in the chicken coop.
giggle.
Cackling!
There was a commotion among the chickens in the chicken coop.
The gold bars had been taken away by Cuiping long ago.
After putting the film away, Yu Zecheng just stood up and saw a man standing in the yard, staring at him coldly like a ghost.
It’s Xiao Guohua.
Apparently, he witnessed it all.
It is no coincidence that Xiao Guohua appears here.
Obviously, he has been hiding here all the time.
He came for himself.
This time, this node.
Apart from silencing the witness, Yu Zecheng could not think of a second possibility.
"Don't try to shoot, there are several people outside." Xiao Guohua patted the snowflakes on his shoulder and reminded him coldly.
Yu Zecheng's heart instantly dropped into an icy hole, and he forced himself to smile calmly and said, "Chief Xiao, what are you doing?"
“I’m not interested in what you’ve got hidden in your chicken coop.
“I came here for only one thing.
“The stationmaster has ordered you to go to the airport immediately.
"The old man is loyal and wants to continue to take you with him.
“You can refuse.
"But it's better not to!"
Xiao Guohua hid his hands in the pockets of his black windbreaker. As long as Yu Zecheng dared to refuse, bullets would come out of his pockets, leaving Yu no chance.
"Old Xiao, we really have no choice. Can't you just do it for Zhiyou's sake?" Yu Zecheng asked with a gentle smile.
He wants to reunite with Cuiping.
Want to welcome the new world together.
Hope was right before his eyes, and it was really hard for him to give up.
"Don't force me." Xiao Guohua took out the gun hidden in his pocket.
"call!
"You have been waiting for me here, right?" Yu Zecheng asked.
"right.
“Because the stationmaster knows that Secretary Hong will definitely find a way to get you out of the headquarters.
“I figured you might come back to get something.
"Director Yu, you should know that the stationmaster has done his best for you to survive until today. Don't let him down.
"Let's go."
Xiao Guohua said in a deep voice.
As a bystander, he saw many things more clearly than Liu Xiong.
But Liu Xiong had taught him a lesson before.
Hong Zhiyou and Wu Jingzhong have been covering for Yu Zecheng.
Of course, he didn't need to get involved in this mess.
"Okay, okay." Yu Zecheng walked up to him with his hands half raised.
After Xiao Guohua searched the pistol from him, he walked out of the yard with him side by side.
Got in the car.
Looking at the courtyard getting farther and farther away.
Yu Zecheng gritted his teeth in pain and trembled all over because his short-lived happiness was shattered.
This time away.
Perhaps we will never see Cuiping, Sanmin, Luo Anping and other comrades who fought side by side with us again.
Goodbye, Jinhai.
Yu Zecheng whispered secretly in his heart.
……Airport.
Anderson stepped on the brakes and the car stopped steadily in the snow.
Wu Jingzhong was wearing a thick tall hat and a thick black cloak. When he saw Hong Zhiyou, he greeted him with great joy:
"oops.
“You’re here at last.
"I've been thinking about how to explain this to Ruirui when we go to Xiangdao.
"Great, great."
He took Hong Zhiyou's hand and patted it hard a few times.
"I'm sorry for making you worry, teacher." Hong Zhiyou said gratefully.
"What about Zecheng?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
"He, he..." Hong Zhiyou looked at Old Wu's cold eyes, not knowing how to answer.
"You.
“It is important to be worldly-wise and socially savvy.
“But survival always comes first.
"If a person cannot even protect his own life, how can he talk about the ways of the world?"
Wu Jingzhong said rather unhappily.
"Yes." Hong Zhiyou lowered his head.
“Stationmaster Wu, it’s freezing cold, and the pilot is doing an inspection.
"If you are not in a hurry, let's wait a little longer."
After speaking briefly to the two American pilots, Anderson came over and reported.
"It's okay. I'm waiting for someone too." Wu Jingzhong glanced at him and said.
Anderson smiled with an awkward, apologetic shrug.
He said that he was on this flight specifically to escort Hong Zhiyou.
But the pilot and his comrades used their connections to get the money they wanted.
Anyway, it’s still a trip even if we carry a few more people.
There is no reason not to accept this favor and money.
There is indeed a big customer who has not arrived at the airport yet, so he can only wait under the pretext of maintenance.
"Teacher, are you waiting?" Hong Zhiyou raised his eyebrows.
"No one who should leave should be allowed to stay." Wu Jingzhong said coldly.
soon.
Xiao Guohua's car drove to the airport.
He and Yu Zecheng got out of the car and walked over.
"Lao Yu!"
Hong Zhiyou sighed secretly.
Old ginger is always wiser. Old Wu is determined to take Yu Zecheng away.
But that’s fine.
Lead well, not execute quietly.
Hong Zhiyou was very satisfied with the result.
"Teacher!" Yu Zecheng walked forward and greeted him as if nothing had happened, rubbing his hands:
"The teacher has been waiting for a long time.
"Are you cold? I have a coat in the car."
He also brushed off the snow on Wu Jingzhong's body.
"Zecheng, I appointed you as a general after the restoration in 45. I have long regarded you as a family member. I want to take you away. You won't hate me, right?" Wu Jingzhong asked with a smile.
“Students have nothing but gratitude for their teachers.”
Yu Zecheng bowed to him.
He speaks from the heart.
How many people fell in the last moment before dawn.
Wu Jingzhong could easily let Xiao Guohua shoot him twice in the back.
“It’s good that you understand.
"I'll have a chance to meet Cuiping in the future."
Wu Jingzhong patted him on the shoulder.
……
South City.
Liao Sanmin and Cui Ping did not leave the city, but temporarily lived in a small apartment, waiting for the organization's final evacuation instructions.
"Jingle Bell."
the phone is ringing.
Liao Sanmin quickly answered, frowning:
"is it?
"okay, I get it."
He quickly hung up the phone.
"Our people at the airport found Lao Yu.
"He was detained by Wu Jingzhong."
Liao Sanmin looked at Cuiping and said.
"what to do?
"If it doesn't work, let's kill..." Cuiping didn't say anything else. Now was not the time to say stupid things or get anxious.
"Walk.
“To the airport.
"They are still waiting for the plane, maybe we still have a chance to meet Lao Yu.
“He agreed with me to pass on important information.
"This is our last chance."
The mission always comes first, and Liao Sanmin had no time to consider rescue.
What Lao Yu wants to convey is most likely the Yellow Bird Plan.
This is about the peace and stability of the reconstruction of Jinhai City after liberation.
"go!"
The two got into the car.
Liao Sanmin drove to the airport as fast as he could.
His luck is good.
The originally scheduled take-off time was delayed due to a late arrival.
……
airport.
There are planes taking off from the airport from time to time.
The people who were seeing them off hugged each other.
cry.
The snowflakes are falling more and more densely, and the whole world is filled with a strong sadness of parting.
"Zhiyou, what's going on?
"If we delay, something bad will happen. Go and urge him." Wu Jingzhong rubbed his hands and frowned.
He was escaping during the war.
Once Chen Changjie is determined to get him, Anderson alone will not be able to stop him.
"Soon.
“A boss named Zhong from Jinhai gave Anderson $80,000.
"I just made a phone call and I'm already on my way to the airport."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Why.
"Money makes the world go round.
"Tell him to wait for ten minutes at most and then take off.
"If he doesn't fly...we'll give these foreign devils $100,000."
Wu Jingzhong knew that time was running out and he couldn't afford to delay any longer.
"Yes." Hong Zhi nodded.
Finished talking to Anderson.
Then I saw a green military vehicle driving into the airport.
beep.
The car honked twice.
Standing outside, Yu Zecheng, who was feeling uneasy, took a look subconsciously.
He saw the driver, who was Liao Sanmin.
Three people!
Then he saw the curtain in the back row was drawn open.
Cuiping was grinning, her smile was uglier than crying.
"Cui Ping, Cui Ping."
Yu Zecheng screamed in his heart, and he subconsciously wanted to take a step forward.
"Director Yu, be careful."
Xiao Guohua stretched out his hand to stop him.
"Teacher!" Yu Zecheng turned and looked at Wu Jingzhong with a pleading look in his eyes.
He knew this was his last chance to pass on the information.
Perhaps this was also the last time I met Cuiping.
Wu Jingzhong also saw Cuiping.
He gave Yu Zecheng a cold look.
Without saying anything, he just turned around and looked at the snowflakes in the sky.
Hey.
After all, they are my students.
After all, she was the woman who accompanied his wife, whom he called Sister Mei all the time, and who had played mahjong with her for many years.
Who cares, what is she.
So be it.
Xiao Guohua understood, put down his hand, and whispered:
"There are many spies from various forces here. Don't talk, or you'll cause trouble for the stationmaster."
"I know." Yu Zecheng nodded.
He looked at Cuiping from a distance of seven or eight meters, suppressing the sadness of parting, and thinking quickly in his mind how to pass on the information.
Seeing that Yu Zecheng couldn't come over, Cuiping became anxious.
Liao Sanmin quickly stopped her: "Don't, if you go down, you might kill him."
"Then, what should we do?" Cuiping said.
Liao Sanmin knew that he couldn't stay too long.
There are too many people here, and we must ensure Yu Zecheng's safety, so that even if Old Yu is taken to Jingling or Wandao by Wu Jingzhong, he can continue to hide.
He slowly started the car and drove it away.
Old Yu.
rely on you.
Just when Liao Sanmin was getting nervous.
Yu Zecheng suddenly let out a few strange cries, and under everyone's gaze, he put his hands behind his back, hunched his body, and started spinning in the snow, imitating the sound of a rooster.
Snow is falling all over the sky.
Yu Zecheng's hat fell to the ground.
He was completely unaware, and his long scarf was hanging in the snow.
He really wanted to say goodbye to Cuiping, but he didn't dare to go towards her direction too deliberately. He could only raise his scarlet, moist eyes and take a quick glance at her every time he circled around her.
giggle.
Cackling!
The slightly hoarse and sad crowing of a rooster.
Every word was "take care", "take care".
He knew this might be the last time he would see Cuiping.
He regrets it.
I wasn’t nice enough to Cuiping in the past.
Being too harsh on her.
Now, I don’t even have the chance to say sorry or take care.
Goodbye, my love.
Goodbye, Cuiping.
……
Cuiping understood.
Chicken coop.
Lao Yu hid the information in the chicken coop.
While she was glad that Lao Yu had stood guard for the last time, she was also heartbroken by his helpless actions.
The sadness was like thousands of sharp blades, piercing her heart with holes.
It's time to be liberated.
The red flag for which he had fought without fear of life or death was about to be hoisted on the top of the city wall.
But he couldn't see it.
He could not stand shoulder to shoulder with him in the crowd to greet his comrades who had fought bloody battles and were returning in triumph.
"gone."
Liao Sanmin stepped on the accelerator and the car slowly turned around.
"Lao Yu, Lao Yu!"
Cuiping called his name, quickly climbed to the other window, and stared at the man outside the window.
She wanted to remember what he looked like.
Remember it forever!
She didn't dare to open the window, let alone lift the curtains completely.
She could only show half of her face, letting the tears flow like rain.
Yu Zecheng was still giggling where he stood, flapping his hands and spinning around.
Goodbye, goodbye!
The car turned around.
Soon, it disappeared in the wind and snow like lightning.
Yu Zecheng straightened up and took a deep breath of the cold air, hiding the sorrow and tears that filled the air, and remained calm as if nothing had happened.
Can't cry.
Whether happy or sad.
Either victory or death.
That was when Jiang Aimei was tortured, and she instantly realized the skills in her soul and bones.
"I'm sorry, it's too cold. I'm sorry to make you all laugh."
Yu Zecheng looked at Hong Zhiyou, as well as the military officers, wealthy businessmen, and high-ranking officials who were watching the fun around him.
"Stationmaster Wu, you can get on the plane now." Anderson walked over.
"Let's go.
"Don't you still have me as your fellow sufferer?"
Hong Zhi squeezed his shoulder hard.
"Ah."
Yu Zecheng nodded.
Got on the plane.
The plane quickly took off.
The prosperous Jinhai City below gradually turned into a small dot.
on the plane.
A woman was weeping softly.
Hong Zhiyou didn't feel much about it. Jinhai was just the starting point for him to make money. His wife, children, beauty and belongings had all gone to Hong Kong long ago.
I've wanted to leave for a long time.
However, for Wu Jingzhong, Yu Zecheng and others, it was a heavy farewell.
Old Wu crossed his arms and looked out the window.
The thick hat and cloak hid the side of his face, revealing many more frowns that were visible to the naked eye.
He is really old.
Yu Zecheng closed his eyes and remained silent.
I don’t know how much time passed.
The plane suddenly bumped.
"It's okay, just some air current."
Anderson smiled, then spread his hands and announced:
"Everyone, I just received news that the control tower in Qingdao has been closed. I'm afraid we will have to land in Jingling instead.
“Don’t ask me why.
“That’s the truth.
"I'm sorry."
……
(End of this chapter)