Chapter 15: Take the initiative
"Hey, I'll look for Teacher Fan, yes, Teacher Fan Weimin..."
"Teacher Fan, Mingzhu didn't come home from school. I want you to ask when she left school today." Chen Miao knew that he shouldn't make this call, but in a hurry, he was helpless.
Because he is basically sure that Liang Xueqin and Qiaoer have not returned to Tingxue Tower, they must have fallen into Chen Mingchu's hands at this moment.
"Oh, I think about it. When school was over, I seemed to see her leaving with Dong Tong."
"Thank you, Teacher Fan, I understand." Chen Miao hung up the phone.
The phone calls he and Lao Fan were all in code words. "Mingzhu didn't go home" means something happened to Liang Xueqin, and "Leaving with Dong Tong" was the place where Lao Fan asked him to meet.
He knew that there was a "Dong Ji" Bengang restaurant, not far from Lao Fan's house. Dong Tong is the daughter of the owner of the "Dong Ji" Bengang restaurant and a student in his class.
Chen Miao boarded a last train.
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"Sir, how many of you?" As soon as he stepped into the restaurant of "Dong Ji" Bang, a guy came up enthusiastically and greeted him.
"Is Teacher Fan here?"
"Oh, it turns out that you are Teacher Fan's guest, please follow me." The guy seemed to have received instructions. When Chen Miao mentioned "Teacher Fan", he immediately led the way forward.
After going up the second floor, there was a small private room. Fan Weimin was already sitting inside. Looking at the cigarette butts in the ashtray in front of him, he had been here for a while.
"Here, Xiaonan, let's serve the food." Old Fan greeted the guy, obviously knowing him.
"Old Fan, it's really not easy to eat your meal." Chen Miao smiled, put the umbrella at the base of the wall, walked over and sat down and said.
"I'm not like you, a poor teacher, who has no spare money to go to a restaurant. You will pay for this meal today." Lao Fan snorted, "You are a bad rule, why did you call me suddenly?"
"Old Fan, I said when will your problem be changed? We have known each other for so many years. You have invited me to dinner several times and counted one hand. I will pay the bill every time?" Chen Miao was speechless about Lao Fan's unlucky personality.
"Apart from living expenses, all my salary has been handed over to the organization," said Lao Fan.
"It seems that I haven't paid the party dues to the party organization over the years. Why do I compare the two? Let's see who paid more?" Chen Miao gave the other party a blank look.
"When you talk about serious matters, what's going on with Miss Liang?" Lao Fan asked seriously.
Chen Miao briefly explained to Lao Fan what happened in Huiquan Building and what he analyzed.
“Is it serious?”
"Fortunately, it's not overtaken by Yuan Jie, otherwise it would be troublesome. Chen Mingchu's target is me, and he won't attack Xueqin for the time being." Chen Miao said with a worrying look on his face, "But it's hard to say what kind of people are there in No. 76, especially Ding Mohan. If this is a bad idea, I really can't guarantee it."
"Ms. Liang is a famous actor in Shanghai Pingtan after all. How dare Ding Mohan take this big mistake?"
"These people don't even recognize their ancestors, what else can they not do?" Chen Miao said, "So, I plan to take the initiative."
"How to attack?"
"Chen Mingchu captured Liang Xueqin with the purpose of forcing me to appear, and then threatening me to get into the water with this threat. I went downstairs and broke into the dragon and tiger den of No. 76." Chen Miao said.
"Even if you enter No. 76, it will not be easy to gain their trust?" Lao Fan frowned.
“I have a password machine as a bargaining chip.”
"What, are you going to hand over the password machine to No. 76?" Lao Fan was anxious when he heard this, "No, this is absolutely not possible. You know, the family also needs this thing in urgent need?"
"As long as this thing has components, I will make as much as you want." Chen Miao grinned.
"Can you make it?" Lao Fan's chin was almost falling off in shock.
"Yes, actually, I have already made one, and the function is exactly the same as the original one." Chen Miao explained, "But even if you give this thing, can you transport it out?"
When Lao Fan heard this, he gave Chen a fierce look: "You kid, I'll say it earlier, I'll worry about it in vain."
"I asked you out today, and I also wanted to tell you where the password machine is hidden. If I do this time..." Chen Miao said, "I plan to buy six gold bars for radio and weapons from the black market. I don't care about this for the time being."
Lao Fan threw the wine cup in his hand and said angrily: "What are you saying? This is the task assigned to you by the organization. You have not completed it yet. Why do you say such despicable words? I've explained the funeral to me here. Did you explain it?"
"I won't say it, I won't say it's okay, how about I punish myself for a glass?" Chen Miao picked up a wine cup, poured a glass of wine, and reached out to take it.
"Your injury has not healed, so you can't drink this wine." Old Fan pressed down Chen Miao and grabbed the wine cup from him, "I'll drink this wine for you. In the future, I will drink your celebration wine."
"In the future, we can't contact directly. This is too risky. Xiaoqi has been with me for seven or eight years. I plan to let him serve as the traffic officer between you and me. What do you think?"
"You picked up Xiaoqi, a child from the beggar's nest. There is no big problem with trust, I think it's OK." Lao Fan thought for a moment and nodded.
"I have only said so much, what else do you have to give?" Chen Miao said.
"Tell me your plan first, I know what I think." Old Fan glared at Chen. Although Chen Miao looked timid and cautious in the Military Control Commission, he knew that this kid was very brave and very big.
"Yuan Jie, I plan to kidnap Yuan Jie." Chen Miao said, "Using Yuan Jie and Chen Mingchu to negotiate terms, I must ensure Liang Xueqin's safety."
"You also said it wasn't selfish?"
"Old Fan, even if I have a little selfishness, it wouldn't be too much to do this?" Chen Miao spread his hands and said, "If Yuan Jie had not become the president of the pseudo-Shanghai Chamber of Commerce, would he dare to forcibly abduct people in Huiquanlou today?"
"He is his, he is him, just a playboy, and he has not had much evil deeds. If it hurts human life, it will be bad." Lao Fan was a little worried.
"Don't worry, I understand this."
"Work Yuan Jie and Chen Mingchu to exchange Liang Xueqin, and then?" Lao Fan asked.
"Then the Shanghai District of the Military Control Commission will determine that Chen Mingchu and I will rebel and surrender to the enemy together, and then chase me. I was forced to join No. 76," said Chen Miao.
"Is this a bitter plan you and Zheng Jiayuan set up?"
"yes."
"But what is the military commander who judged that you had betrayed? It was because you kidnapped Yuan Jie and Chen Mingchu to make a deal?" Lao Fan asked.
"You forgot that the password machine I mentioned just now should be in the safe in Ding Mohan's office." Chen Miao explained.
"How do you know?"
"Zheng Jiayuan retrieved the password machine and sent it back to me." Chen Miao said, "Yesterday Chen Mingchu took people to the Jockey Club. With his ability, he found that the password machine was not difficult."
"It's dark under the light?" Old Fan understood. Chen Miao did not hide the password machine, but placed it in his office in a swagger.
This password machine looks no different from an ordinary typewriter. Most people don’t know what a password machine is, let alone recognize it.
"When are you going to do it? Do you need help?" Lao Fan asked.
"tonight."
"Tonight?" Lao Fan was startled, "Is this too hasty?"
"Xueqin stays in Chen Mingchu's hands for one more minute, and she will be more dangerous. I dragged her in. I must ensure her safety." Chen Miao said, "She is different from us. She is just an ordinary person. When facing a person like Chen Mingchu, she has no ability to resist at all."
"Sanshui, do you fall in love with Miss Liang?" Lao Fan looked at Chen Miao seriously and asked.
"It's a little bit." Chen Miao thought for a moment and nodded.
"You know, your identity, it's very dangerous."
"I know, but sometimes there are some things that I can't control."
Lao Fan asked seriously: "I must report your situation to my superiors. How far has your progress been made?"
"Don't worry, I haven't made it clear yet." Chen Miao said.
"Did you not confess to her, or did she have no intention of this to you?"
"I dare not."
"Although Miss Liang is an ordinary person, she is also a patriotic person who supports the War of Resistance. I still know this. The "School Association" has done several fundraising efforts, and she has donated money. But you have to know that you are an underground party member, and you have to grasp the distance and measure." Lao Fan warned.
"I know, if I enter No. 76 this time, I will probably not have any connection with her anymore." Chen Miao was silent for a while and said a little sadly, "I know her character, and I will never be willing to have anything to do with a traitor."
"Oh..." Old Fan was stunned for a moment and couldn't help but sigh.
"Go away."
"I really don't need help?" Lao Fan asked as he stood up.
"It's enough for Xiaoqi to help me." Chen Miao smiled.
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No. 76.
"Director Ding, I'll invite Boss Qin back." Chen Mingchu came to Ding Mohan in person to report. He didn't dare to deal with others in such a big deal.
"You really got the person back?" Ding Mohan showed a hint of surprise, and a flash of hot light flashed in his eyes.
"Yes, I will temporarily arrange the person on the 10th and leave it to Tan Wenbin for care. Do you think there are any instructions?"
The No. 10 mentioned by Chen Mingchu is No. 10, Lane 95, Yidingpan Road. It was originally the location of the agency before the establishment of the 76 Agent Headquarters, but now it has become the headquarters of the No. 76 Operation Corps.
The captain Ling Zhijiang was a member of the Military Control Commission in the past. He served as the head of the Shanghai District of the Military Control Commission. He was an operation expert. After he turned against No. 76, he was appointed as the captain of the Operations Corps.
Ling Zhijiang and Cao Lijun were originally on par, but Dai Yunong favored Cao Lijun. There was a marriage between them. In addition, Ling was greedy for money and lived a luxurious life. The amount of funds provided by the Military Control Commission was not enough, so Ding and Lin were dragged into the water.
Ling Zhijiang was originally led by Lin Shiqun, but after entering No. 76, he found that Ding Mohan had the power of life and death. He was a fence-bearer, so he naturally leaned over.
Of course, Ling Zhijiang didn't completely listen to Ding Mohan, after all, Lin Shiqun was holding a No. 76-year-old wallet.
"Secretary Chen, don't neglect Boss Qin." Ding Mohan ordered.
"I have arranged a special person to serve you, so I won't let Boss Qin suffer any grievances." How could Chen Mingchu not see Ding Mohan's thoughts? However, Liang Xueqin is tough, so it's not that easy.
What's more, once the news of Liang Xueqin's disappearance is exposed, it will definitely cause a lot of speculation from the outside world. Although Yuan Jie can take the blame, Yuan Jie is not a fool. He knows that Liang Xueqin is not in his hands, so he is only on No. 76. That young man will definitely not give up his temper.
"Director Ding, Mr. Yuan..." Chen Mingchu whispered.
"It's okay, I'll call President Yuan personally, he will understand." Ding Mohan waved his hand and said.
"It will be much easier for Director Ding to come forward." Chen Mingchu breathed a sigh of relief.
Chapter completed!