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Chapter 1908 Pudong Building
Chapter 1908 Pudong Building
"Director." Cheng Qianfan saluted respectfully when he saw Yu Ping'an.
"Qianfan, you're very good, very good indeed." Yu Pingan returned the greeting, nodding repeatedly with satisfaction.
Not only because Cheng Qianfan repeatedly stepped in to save the Shanghai district from crisis, but also because Cheng Qianfan always held him, his former deputy head teacher, in high esteem.
It should be noted that Cheng Qianfan is now the director of the Special Affairs Department, a young man who has achieved great success, yet he still respects him as always, which is a very rare quality.
Most importantly, Cheng Qianfan addressed him as "Director" as was his old habit, which showed that he always considered himself a student in front of him.
This is rare.
He had seen far too many arrogant and conceited people who had gained power overnight.
"Tell me what you know right now," Yu Pingan said to Cheng Qianfan.
“According to my information, after Chen Gongshu defected to the enemy, he shamelessly declared that he was serving Wang Tianhai. This man actively advised the enemy on how to deal with the Shanghai region,” Cheng Qianfan said. “Chen Gongshu is too dangerous. He knows the Shanghai region too well.”
“Indeed.” Yu Pingan nodded. “The current Shanghai District was rebuilt after Wang Tiemu defected to the enemy. It can almost be said that Chen Gongshu rebuilt the Shanghai District single-handedly. Chen Gongshu should know the Shanghai District’s operating habits, personnel configuration, and even the living and working habits of important personnel very well.”
“Commander Yu,” Lu Xingge said, “my suggestion is to punish Chen Gongshu as soon as possible, and eliminate him before he can cause any more damage. That way, we can solve the problem once and for all.”
"Eliminating Chen Gongshu would naturally be the best outcome." Yu Pingan looked at Cheng Qianfan, "Qianfan, you understand the current situation best. Do you think punishing Chen Gongshu is feasible?"
"After Chen Gongshu defected to the enemy, he obviously knew that we hated him to the bone and was worried that he would be punished by us," Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully. "In fact, after learning that Chen Gongshu had defected, I began to pay attention to his whereabouts."
“Based on the initial information we have, Chen Gongshu basically stays inside No. 76 and rarely goes out. Even when he does go out, he is accompanied by many bodyguards and does not stray far from Jessfield Road,” Cheng Qianfan said. “There are dormitories inside No. 76, and I suspect that Chen Gongshu is temporarily living in one of them.”
"He can certainly endure hardship," Lu Xingge remarked sarcastically.
……
The dormitory environment was definitely not very good. When Chen Gongshu was in Shanghai, he rented an apartment, which was a relatively luxurious apartment in the French Concession, the kind with a suite and a private bathroom.
“Chen Gongshu has defected to the enemy and betrayed the Party and the country. He must be eliminated,” Yu Pingan said thoughtfully. “However, the sanctions should be planned carefully. We should only act when there is an opportunity. We should not act rashly if there is no opportunity.”
He glanced at the two men and said, "Perhaps the enemy is just waiting for us to make a move against Chen Gongshu, using him as bait."
"That possibility cannot be ruled out." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"You saved Cen Yufeng. What's your impression of him?" Yu Pingan asked.
“For safety reasons, I did not meet with Cen Yufeng,” Cheng Qianfan said. “However, my men have had contact with him and they all admire him. He’s a real man.”
He understood what Yu Ping'an meant. After all, although Cen Yufeng had been rescued, he had been arrested before. The purpose was to verify Cen Yufeng's situation through Yu Ping'an's words, as the "person involved".
“Great, very good.” Yu Pingan said happily, “Although there are cowards like Chen Gongshu who are afraid of death and betray the country, we have more loyal and courageous people like Cen Yufeng who are not afraid of sacrifice.”
……
“Director,” Cheng Qianfan said, “my suggestion is that you should stay away from the Shanghai area for the time being. You could ask Cen Yufeng to meet you; that would be safer.”
"Are you worried about the Shanghai area?" Yu Pingan asked.
"The situation in Shanghai is very complicated. It's impossible to tell right now whether they're human or ghost," Cheng Qianfan said seriously. "The director bears a heavy responsibility in Shanghai, so safety is the most important thing."
"Alright then." Yu Pingan nodded slightly. "Let's do it your way."
Cheng Qianfan's emphasis on his safety made Yu Ping'an very gratified.
“Only I know about this safe house,” Cheng Qianfan said. “I’ll leave this place here for the director to use to contact Cen Yufeng. I’ll try not to come here. I’ll arrange another safe place for us to meet.”
“Okay.” Yu Pingan nodded slightly, then smiled and pointed at Cheng Qianfan, “You’re still so cautious, unwilling to have any contact with the Shanghai region.”
“It’s all because of the problems in the Shanghai district,” Lu Xingge said from the side. “If I were Director Xiao, I would also be more careful.”
Yu Pingan laughed heartily.
……
"So, Wan Haiyang is definitely going to die this time?" Yu Pingan asked in surprise.
He was overjoyed to hear that Cheng Qianfan had designed a scheme to win over Wan Haiyang with the Japanese.
Previously, Wang Tiemu's Shanghai district was destroyed by the enemy, and Wan Haiyang, the traitor, was the main culprit. Boss Dai hated Wan Haiyang to the bone and had long ago issued a sanction order against him.
“For Wan Haiyang now, death would be a relief,” Cheng Qianfan said with a slight smile. “The Japanese know he’s not a traitor, but the problem is that he offended the Japanese, and they hate him to the bone.”
"Good!" Yu Pingan slammed his hand on the table and said, "Wan Haiyang, that traitor, deserves his retribution."
He looked at Cheng Qianfan with admiration and satisfaction in his eyes, "Getting rid of Wan Haiyang with the help of the Japanese is truly gratifying."
Cheng Qianfan then discussed the current situation in Shanghai with Yu Ping'an, as well as the precautions for the integration of the Shanghai region, before taking his leave.
"Commander Yu, I'll go see my second brother off," Lu Xingge said, standing up.
“Go ahead.” Yu Pingan nodded, knowing that Lu Xingge and Cheng Qianfan still had things to say.
……
Cheng Qianfan and Lu Xingge talked as they walked.
"Second brother."
"Ah."
“I still think we should find a way to punish Chen Gongshu immediately,” Lu Xingge said.
Seeing that his second brother did not stop him directly, he said, "Chen Gongshu hates you."
Cheng Qianfan frowned.
“I have a few old brothers in the Shanghai area. I’ve heard them mention that Chen Gongshu is very dissatisfied with Xiao Mian.” He lowered his voice and said, “I suspect that he secretly investigated and tried to find Xiao Mian.”
“The Special Operations Department and the Shanghai District almost never have any contact, so it would be very difficult for him to find me,” Cheng Qianfan said.
Lu Xingge pointed upwards.
Cheng Qianfan's expression suddenly turned serious.
"You mean he inquired about Xiao Mian's situation with his superiors?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
“I’m just speculating and suspecting; I have no concrete evidence,” Lu Xingge said. “When I was in Chongqing, I heard that Chen Gongshu had a good relationship with a section chief surnamed Liao in Luojiawan.”
Although Lu Xingge said it was just speculation and suspicion without any evidence, Cheng Qianfan still became alert.
If Chen Gongshu was truly blinded by jealousy and anger, or had other malicious intentions, and given his close connections in Chongqing, it cannot be ruled out that he might have tried to find out about Xiao Mian's situation from there.
Although only a handful of people, including Dai Chunfeng, Qi Wu, and Sheng Shuyu, knew about Xiao Mian's situation, making a leak extremely unlikely, Cheng Qianfan still dared not be careless.
Even the minutes of the National Government Military Commission's meeting that day could appear on the Japanese's desk overnight. If someone had bad intentions, he really couldn't guarantee that there wouldn't be any oversights.
……
“I know.” Cheng Qianfan nodded. “I will keep a close eye on Chen Gongshu’s whereabouts and, once the opportunity arises, I will act decisively and without hesitation.”
“Okay.” Lu Xingge nodded. “Without going to Chongqing, it’s impossible to imagine how bad some of the situations are. You’ve been in Shanghai all this time and don’t know anything about the situation up there, so it’s best to be careful.”
"Thank you for your concern, brother," Cheng Qianfan said.
“You’re my second brother. If I don’t care about you, who will?” Lu Xingge said with a smile.
Then they both fell silent.
Lu Xingge used to say this often, but back then, his eldest brother would say, "You two are my second and third brothers. If I don't care about you, who will?"
Third brother.
The two men sighed inwardly. It had been almost three years since their third brother had died for his country. Every time the night was quiet, they would think of their third brother, and how outstanding he was!
……
Grand Jiangnan Hotel.
Several newspapers were on the table, and Fu Liao was carefully reading the "News Daily".
He had already circled several suitable houses in the newspaper with a pencil.
"Assistant Fu," Song Guocai said, walking over with a newspaper. "This house is nice, and the conditions are quite ideal."
“Pudong Building.” Fu Liao looked at the rental advertisement and pondered, “The location is good, and the size of the apartment is also suitable.”
"Not bad," he praised Song Guocai. "This location is good, better than the others I chose."
"Shall we take a look at this one first?" Song Guocai said happily, pleased that his choice had been approved. "The advertisement says that the price of this house is non-negotiable."
"What do you mean?" Fu Liao smiled, intending to test Song Guocai.
This is a young man with a strong passion for resisting Japan. When the incident occurred in Shanghai, Song Guocai followed Qi Deming to contact various units without fear of danger. Qi Deming once asked Song Guocai if he was not afraid and worried about being arrested.
“If you’re afraid of death, you won’t fight the Japanese.” Song Guocai said at the time. After thinking for a moment, he added, “Even if there is danger, I am prepared.”
He pointed to his sidearm and said, "I'm thinking, it's something I have to grit my teeth for, I can't let the enemy capture me alive."
Upon hearing this, Fu Liao remained silent for a long while. He patted Song Guocai on the shoulder and said, "The country has martyrs, it will not perish, it will not perish."
……
“The landlord said he wouldn’t negotiate the price, which means he knows he won’t have trouble renting out the house,” Song Guocai said. “I know this place. It was rented by a foreign firm before. The firm’s owner was English. I heard that the Japanese arrested a lot of British and Americans, and this guy was probably arrested too, so the house became vacant.”
“These kinds of houses are in high demand,” Song Guocai said. “If you go too late, they might already be rented out.”
“Okay.” Fu Liao nodded. “I’ll go and report to Commander Cen. If Commander Cen thinks it’s appropriate, then I’ll go and take a look.”
……
An apartment building opposite the Pudong Building.
"You Cai, how is the situation?" Dong Zhengguo put down the food wrapped in oil paper and asked.
"Section Chief, there's no movement for now," You Cai said. "But don't worry, Section Chief, if the enemy really takes the bait, they won't be able to escape. Little Coal Ball is very clever."
Dong Zhengguo nodded slightly. Xiao Meiqiu was his subordinate, and he was now pretending to be a real estate company employee of the house for rent outside Chaowai. Once the people in the Shanghai area took the bait, they would be trapped like turtles in a jar.
“Section Chief,” You Cai said, “Would those people from the Shanghai district really be attracted by this house? I find it too incredible.”
“This house was carefully selected by Mr. Chen, specifically for the Shanghai district,” Dong Zhengguo said with a light laugh. “He is most familiar with the Shanghai district, and according to him, this house is very suitable as the new headquarters of the Shanghai district.”
As he spoke, Dong Zhengguo walked to the window, pointed outside, and said, "The apartment is on the second floor of the building. In case of an emergency, there's no need to worry about any danger if we jump from the second floor to escape."
“Most importantly, this building has four entrances and exits, and it’s not far from a main road, making it easily accessible. There are many people coming and going, so it won’t attract much attention. This is perfect for those people in the Shanghai area,” Dong Zhengguo said.
"I see." You Cai scratched his head and laughed. "There are so many intricacies involved. If the section chief hadn't explained them, I wouldn't have understood."
“Look closely, there’s a lot to learn inside.” Dong Zhengguo said, pointing to the oil paper package. “Go and tell the brothers to fill their stomachs. I’ll keep an eye on things here for you.”
"Yes, Section Chief," You Cai said happily. He had smelled the roast chicken as soon as the section chief came in.
Section Chief Dong has always been very considerate of his subordinates, and when danger arises, he will lead them together instead of hiding behind and forcing them to step forward to take the bullets. This is the most important reason why his subordinates trust him.
……
"Where is Commander Cen?" Fu Liao asked as he led Song Guocai to Cen Yufeng's temporary safe house.
“They’ve gone out,” Qi Deming said.
"Brother, did you send any men to follow and protect Commander Cen?" Fu Liao handed a cigarette to Qi Deming.
"Commander Cen won't let anyone follow," Qi Deming said helplessly. He was also worried about Cen Yufeng's safety and wanted to arrange for people to follow and protect him, but Commander Cen insisted that his men not follow.
“I see…” Fu Liao frowned, then suddenly relaxed. “The commander has his reasons for doing things. We brothers will just follow orders.”
"Does Assistant Fu know where Commander Cen went?" Qi Deming asked, a thought crossing his mind.
"Where the commander went, how would I know?" Fu Liao said with a smile and a shake of his head.
He naturally wouldn't reveal his guess to Qi Deming. Commander Cen insisted on going out alone, and given the current situation, going out was extremely dangerous. Under these circumstances, Commander Cen's insistence on not bringing his men to protect him led him to a guess:
Commander Cen is most likely going to meet with someone from the Special Affairs Bureau.
The comrades in the Special Affairs Department are still the same as before; they seem to be very resistant to this side and unwilling to make contact.
……
"Assistant Fu?" Song Guocai called out to Fu Liao in a low voice.
Fu Liao gave Song Guocai a wink, signaling him to be quiet. He then told Qi Deming that he had something to do and took his leave.
This is to choose a location for the district headquarters. The fewer people who know, the less danger there will be. It's not that he doesn't trust Qi Deming, but it's always better to be cautious.
We left the safe house.
“Alright, let’s go check out the area first,” Fu Liao said after thinking for a moment. “If it’s definitely suitable and the price is acceptable, I’ll come back and report to Commander Cen.”
"Let's go," he said to Song Guocai.
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