Chapter 693 Lurker

 “I watched him leave.” Cheng Qianfan looked sad and murmured again.

 The car stopped at a relatively remote roadside.

 Neither of them spoke.

Cheng Qianfan handed Wang Jun a cigarette, and the two smoked dully.

"How did Comrade Kang Erniu die?" Wang Jun exhaled a puff of smoke and asked in a muffled voice.

“The Japanese suffered a loss on Cordier Road, so they took advantage of it by killing a group of imprisoned anti-Japanese comrades.” Cheng Qianfan’s voice was low, “Comrade Kang Erniu was among them.”

 He threw the cigarette **** out of the window, "Comrade Kang Erniu's eyes were gouged out, and he was tortured until he became inhuman."

“There were also several other comrades of ours, as well as some people from the Secret Service, who were shot en masse.”

“Kang Erniu and other comrades shouted our party’s slogans before they died and died heroically!”

Wang Jun bit his cigarette, his eyes red.

 He and Kang Erniu were once good partners. The two worked together for many years and formed a profound revolutionary friendship.

 Suddenly learning that his old comrade had died and suffered such inhumane torture before his death, one can imagine the sadness and anger in his heart.

 …

"Thank you." Wang Jun took a deep breath, "Comrade Huo Miao, thank you for bringing the news about Comrade Kang Erniu."

This was cruel to say. Although Kang Erniu's sacrifice made him deeply sad, it was indeed not easy to confirm Kang Erniu's whereabouts from his comrades. Otherwise, in the organization's files, the name Kang Erniu would just be " One of the Missing List'.

"Seeing our comrades sacrificed in front of me, I was still chatting and laughing with that beast Sanbonjiro." Cheng Qianfan's voice was choked, and he took a deep breath, "I wish it was myself who was sacrificed."

Wang Jun patted Cheng Qianfan on the shoulder and said nothing, all in silence.

He could understand Cheng Qianfan’s pain and witnessed the sacrifice of revolutionary comrades with his own eyes, but he had to make excuses with the enemy, and even pointed at the corpses of his comrades and talked and laughed. This kind of mental and inner torture was inhuman!

“Do you know how Comrade Kang Erniu was arrested?” Wang Jun asked.

“I don’t know yet.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head, “With my status at the time, I shouldn’t show too much concern.”

"I understand, I understand." Wang Jun nodded, "There are also several other sacrificed comrades. If there is a chance, try to get as much relevant information as possible."

"I will wait for an opportunity to find out about this matter. We cannot let Kang Erniu and other comrades sacrifice in vain. We must find out the truth." Cheng Qianfan said, his tone was very soft, but he was determined in his heart.

 “Act according to circumstances.” Wang Jun said, “Your safety always comes first.”

 “I know.” Cheng Qianfan nodded.

 …

Comrade ‘Dandelion’ looked at young Comrade ‘Huo Miao’ with concern and worry in his eyes.

 He was keenly aware that Cheng Qianfan was depressed.

“Comrade ‘Huo Miao’, you have to cheer up...” Comrade ‘Dandelion’ said.

"I'm fine." Cheng Qianfan looked at his comrades, "I'm just sad."

The corner of his mouth curled up slightly, "I just looked at them, saw them covered with scars, saw them just walking away, I smiled and said to Sanben -"

As he spoke, he raised his hand and pointed, with a cruel smile on his lips, "We haven't killed enough."

“‘Comrade Huo Miao’…” Wang Jun said worriedly.

"I'm fine." Cheng Qianfan rubbed his cheeks with both hands, "I'm fine."

Facing the worried eyes of his comrades, he smiled bitterly and said, "Even if I feel panicked and uncomfortable, only here, with Comrade Piano and Comrade Feiyu, can I let go of all pretense."

He just looked at Wang Jun like that and said slowly, "I feel even more inhumane!"

Wang Jun was silent. He just looked at Cheng Qianfan silently, wanting to comfort this young old red warrior with outstanding achievements. The words came to his lips but he didn't know how to speak.

 He understands and can understand Comrade Huo Miao.

 It is too difficult for lurkers like Comrade Huo Miao to penetrate into the enemy's interior.

They had no one to talk to, and kept many secrets in their hearts. They even had to witness their comrades being killed by the enemy, and they also had to talk and laugh with the enemy, commenting on the corpses of their comrades. This kind of pain, this loneliness, this inhuman torture, It's something other people can't experience.

At the same time, Wang Jun also admired this young comrade and the comrades like him who were lurking within the enemy.

 It is precisely because there are red warriors like Comrade Huo Miao on the hidden front.

 ‘Dedicate everything to the red cause’ is the belief and conduct they always uphold.

They have no regrets and have devoted their youth, wisdom, and lives to the secret cause of redism. They are the real Bolshevik fighters!

 “Sacrifice yourself!” Wang Jun looked at Cheng Qianfan and suddenly said with a serious expression.

 “Work hard for revolution!” Cheng Qianfan raised his head, looked at Wang Jun, his sad eyes were so firm, and said.

 “Class struggle.” Wang Jun said.

 “Obey the organization!” Cheng Qianfan said.

 “Keep the secret strictly!” Wang Jun said.

 “Never betray the party.” Cheng Qianfan said.

A pair of faces and figures flashed in his mind: Comrade 'Zhulin', Aunt Luo Huijun, Lao Liao, the comrade at the fish bridge wharf who warned the comrades at the cost of his own life, and Comrade Da Zhuang, Comrade Kang Erniu.

There are also Comrade Maizi and Comrade Guan Ling.

 …

Seeing the flames of battle flashing in Comrade Huo Miao's eyes, Comrade Dandelion breathed a sigh of relief. He was really worried about Cheng Qianfan's mental state just now.

Cheng Qianfan noticed Wang Jun's relieved expression. He knew that he had made his comrades worried, so he showed an embarrassed expression.

 He knew what was going on with him. This gaffe was really a release of long-suppressed emotions.

Witnessed Lao Liao dying in front of him.

Witnessed with my own eyes the tragic sacrifice of the comrade at Maiyuqiao Pier in Hangzhou.

 Personally send Comrade "Mai Zi" on his way.

 Watching Da Zhuang die under the bayonet of the Japanese with his own eyes.

Witnessed with my own eyes the heroic sacrifice of Kang Erniu and other comrades.

Especially "sending" Comrade Maizi on the road in person, this was extremely psychologically tortured to him.

At this moment, Wang Jun suddenly realized that Comrade Huo Miao was a young man who was only twenty-four years old. Comrade Huo Miao had always been so outstanding and mature, and he subconsciously regarded him as Comrades are regarded as time-tested veteran revolutionary warriors.

 …

 “Brother, we’ve found out.”

 “There’s no rush, drink water and speak slowly.” Wang Kangnian handed the water glass to Xiaosi.

 Gurgling, gulping, drinking a glass of warm water, feeling much better, Xiao Si wiped his mouth, "The group following the eldest brother, the leader is called Chen Hu."

“This man used to make a living with a **** named Terry. However, someone saw this guy getting close to Cheng Qianfan before. I suspect that Cheng Qianfan arranged for Chen Hu to follow his elder brother.” Xiaosi said.

 “No doubt, it must be Cheng Qianfan.” Wang Kangnian said bitterly.

He subconsciously moved his shoulder. The gunshot wound on his shoulder had healed. However, it would hurt when it rained on cloudy days, which made him tortured.

“Brother, do you want to arrest me?” Xiaosi asked.

“No rush, no rush.” Wang Kangnian sneered, “I want to see what Cheng Qianfan is going to do!”

This kind of overt method is not terrible. The most terrible thing is the invisible enemy.

If Chen Hu is captured and Cheng Qianfan secretly sends people to follow him, it will be even bigger trouble.

 …

 “Brother, we found it.”

 Lu Xinge made a "shut up" gesture, and A Yuan immediately closed his mouth.

"Have you found Ahu?" Lu Xingge looked outside the house vigilantly to make sure Ayuan was not being followed, then closed the door and asked eagerly.

During the breakout battle on Cordier Road, Ahu was seriously injured. Lu Xingo tried his best to take Ahu out. Ahu knew that his serious injury would drag Lu Xingo down, so he rolled down the bed that was carrying him. .

After the Shanghai Station and the Japanese evacuated, the patrol entered the scene. Lu Xingge found out that the patrol had arrested a group of people who had not evacuated in time, so he inquired in many ways.

 In the end, he was disappointed that he did not see the pseudonym used by Ahu on the arrest list of the police station.

 If you are not arrested by the police, there are only three other possibilities:

 Ahu died for his country.

 Ahu did not die and was lucky enough to escape.

 Ahu did not die, but was captured by the Japanese.

 Lu Xingo hopes it is the second type.

"There is news about Ahu." Ayuan took the enamel cup handed over by the team leader and drank a few sips of water. "Ahu is not dead. He was captured by the Japanese."

The hope in Lu Xinge's eyes dimmed, and the result he least expected to see occurred.

“Try to find out where Ahu is being held.” Lu Xingge said in a deep voice.

“Brother, have you thought it through? It’s not easy to save people from the Japanese.” A Yuan said.

Lu Xingo raised his head and looked at him.

A Yuan's eyes did not flinch, "Brother, as long as you say save, even if you trade my life for A Hu, I won't frown."

Lu Xinge sighed and patted A Yuan on the shoulder, "I know, I know, the brothers are all good."

 He also knew that the hope of rescue was slim, but he could not remain indifferent.

 …

 The next day.

Chunfengdeyilou.

"There is no need to follow Wang Kangnian for the time being." Cheng Qianfan picked up the teacup on the coffee table, took a sip, rinsed his mouth, and spit it out.

 “Yes.” Chen Hu nodded.

 “Why don’t you ask why?” Cheng Qianfan asked with a half-smile.

 “Mr. Cheng’s orders are just for the subordinates to do as they are told. There is no need to ask why.” Chen Hu said.

 “Hahaha.” Cheng Qianfan laughed and nodded with satisfaction, “You are a smart person, and I like smart people.”

 Chen Hu said nothing and stood respectfully.

"Well, you and your brothers will go find Haozi later, and he will arrange work for you." Cheng Qianfan pondered for a moment and said.

“Yes, I must listen to Officer Li’s greetings.”

 “Go.” Cheng Qianfan waved his hand.

"yes!"

Looking at Chen Hu’s leaving figure, Cheng Qianfan nodded slightly.

As for the origins of Chen Hu and his group, he has figured out clearly during this period. They should be the defeated troops of the national army who were disrupted.

In fact, many of the broken soldiers scattered around Shanghai, some went up the mountains and into the water and fell into the grass, some were organized by leading officers to form anti-Japanese guerrillas, and some were bribed by the Japanese and became members of the so-called reform government in Nanjing. army.

 Some of them are scattered among the people, struggling to make a living.

Cheng Qianfan had a good impression of Chen Hu and his group. At least they did not cause harm to the neighbors or bully the people.

 While slowly sipping tea alone, Cheng Qianfan’s thoughts have drifted to Chongqing, thousands of miles away.

 I don’t know how Dai Bureau will respond after receiving his secret message.

 …

 Chongqing, No. 19, Luojiawan.

“Bureau chief, this is the secret message sent to you by ‘Blue Bird’.” Qi Wu handed a message to Dai Chunfeng.

Dai Chunfeng casually took the message and looked at it.

“Good job.” Dai Chunfeng said in admiration, his eyebrows were flying, he slapped his palm on the desk.

Qi Wu stood aside, sighing in his heart.

The day before yesterday, the headquarters received a call back from the Shanghai Special Intelligence Team. The Shanghai Special Intelligence Team reported and confirmed that it was they who helped the Shanghai Station successfully break out from Cordier Road.

The message was very short and didn’t say much other than that the situation was tense and team leader Xiao Mian was temporarily unavailable to contact.

This made Dai Chunfeng, who was eager to know the specific details, a little dissatisfied. He said a few words of complaint, seeming to be dissatisfied with Cheng Qianfan.

 The messages sent back to the Shanghai Special Situation Team contained many criticisms.

No, after receiving the second call back from ‘Blue Bird’, Dai Chunfeng’s attitude softened a lot, and it could even be said that he did not hesitate to praise him.

 ‘This boy is quite clever,’ Qi Wu said in his heart.

 The unclear reply was sent by the Shanghai Special Situation Team to the Chongqing headquarters.

The detailed secret message of this report is a private secret message sent by 'Blue Bird' to Bureau Chief Dai Chunfeng.

“I made the mistake of blaming this guy.” Dai Chunfeng said with a smile.

Cheng Qianfan explained in this private message "with fear and sincerity" that he had been busy eradicating the traitor Luo Daoxing before, so he was not able to report to the bureau in detail in time and ask for punishment from the bureau.

 He learned from the message that Cheng Qianfan had successfully eliminated Luo Daoxing, who could pose a fatal threat to his safety. Dai Chunfeng felt relieved.

 ‘Blue Bird’ is a strategic-level agent in his hands, and its safety is extremely important.

 “Huh?” Dai Chunfeng frowned suddenly, “Absurd!”

 He slapped the message on the table and cursed angrily.

Qi Wu glanced at it, but this time he did not speak for Cheng Qianfan.

Because the incident reported by Cheng Qianfan was quite bizarre and involved a lot, he couldn't say more. However, in his heart, Qi Wu also lamented Cheng Qianfan's boldness.

This means that Cheng Qianfan is the favorite general of the bureau. If someone else had made such a suggestion, he would have been scolded by the bureau chief, or he would have been directly punished internally.

“Qi Wu, what do you think of what Cheng Qianfan said?” Dai Chunfeng picked up the telegram again, read it carefully, thought for a moment, and asked.

“Quite bold.” Qi Wu smiled bitterly and said.

“It’s not just bold, it’s simply audacious.” Dai Chunfeng snorted coldly.

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