novelAbuy Chapter 1938 Cao Yu: I have a good reputation
Chapter 1938 Cao Yu: I have a good reputation
Chapter 1938 Cao Yu: I have a good reputation
"Regarding the 'Lu brothers,' there's no discrepancy on that point." Cheng Qianfan stood up and lit a cigarette for Kawada Atsuto, saying, "The reason for contacting the 'Lu brothers' is precisely for Hu Sishui's properties in the French Concession."
"Among Hu Sishui's properties in the French Concession, there's that billiards shop on Kaisen Road. Knowing that you, Duren, like playing billiards, I planned to get my hands on it and give it to you as a birthday present." He leaned forward slightly, his attitude respectful, and lowered his voice as he said, "I originally planned to tell Young Master Duren about it later, but I didn't expect this to happen."
Upon hearing what Kentaro Miyazaki said, Atsuto Kawada looked surprised. He hadn't expected that Kentaro Miyazaki would remember his birthday and quietly prepare such a unique birthday gift.
"Miyazaki-kun, you're so kind." Atsuto Kawada patted Kentaro Miyazaki on the shoulder and said, touched.
“Young Master Duren,” Cheng Qianfan said, “I’m still completely baffled.”
He said to Atsuto Kawada, "I heard about Professor Mizutani's death in Nanjing from Araki. As the person in charge of protecting Professor Mizutani, he certainly bears responsibility for failing to protect him properly."
Cheng Qianfan looked thoughtful and said, "However, no matter what, Araki is an Imperial officer, and his loyalty to the Empire is beyond doubt. But what I feel now is that the Empire is investigating Araki, and even I, who am far away in Shanghai, have been affected for no reason."
“If I were a Chinese, being misunderstood and suspected would be one thing, but as an Imperial agent, I’m actually being implicated.” His eyes were filled with confusion and resentment. “I’m completely baffled.”
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"This matter..." Atsuto Kawada hesitated slightly. He hadn't originally planned to talk about it, but considering Kentaro Miyazaki's sincere friendship and loyalty to him, and the fact that Kentaro Miyazaki had already been involved in this matter, it would be more appropriate to explain it clearly. "The main thing is that Professor Shogo Mizutani's identity is unusual."
Cheng Qianfan opened his mouth.
“Professor Shogo Mizutani is a special advisor to Unit 4461,” Atsuto Kawada said.
"Unit 4461?" Cheng Qianfan looked puzzled.
“This is a special unit with a very high level of secrecy. Even with my status, I only know bits and pieces about this unit,” Kawada Atsuto said. “Miyazaki-kun, I’m telling you this to remind you that this Unit 4461 is very mysterious and has the highest level of secrecy. It’s to remind you that this matter is very serious and you need to cooperate with the investigation.”
His expression was serious. "As for Professor Mizutani Shogo and Unit 4461, you should absolutely not try to find out any relevant information. It will only bring you danger."
"I understand the importance of things," Cheng Qianfan quickly said. "Hearing you say that, I'd rather hide than investigate anything."
“I believe that,” Atsuto Kawada nodded with a smile.
He knew Miyazaki Kentaro's personality well; he was good at protecting himself. As Miyazaki Kentaro said, he knew that Professor Mizutani Shogo and Unit 4461 were troublesome and that he couldn't avoid them.
"Of course, I'm just reminding you, so don't worry too much about it," Kawada Atsuto said. "Even if it involves Unit 4461 and leads to an investigation, I'll take care of everything. No one can cause you any trouble."
"Thank you very much, Master Du," Cheng Qianfan said happily. "I'm the one who has troubled you, Young Master Du."
"There's no need for formalities between us," Atsuto Kawada said with a smile.
"Alright." He patted Kentaro Miyazaki on the shoulder. "Go back now. Contact me immediately if anything happens. I'll take care of everything."
"Hai." Cheng Qianfan stood up and bowed respectfully to Kawada Atsuto.
……
"The master is back!" Big Head ran into the living room and reported happily.
Bai Ruolan watched her husband approach from afar, and the anxiety she had been holding in finally subsided.
"Why did it take you so long to come back?" Bai Ruolan said to her husband, suppressing her excitement. "What kind of nice place is that hospital? What's so great about staying there?"
"There are some important matters to attend to," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile. "Didn't I already arrange for someone to let me know?"
"And you still dare to talk? Your words are so vague, you've made me worry." Bai Ruolan rolled her eyes at her husband.
"Okay, I'm going upstairs to rest," she said to her husband. "Little Sesame will be looking for me when she wakes up."
“Go ahead,” Cheng Qianfan said. “I still have some things to take care of.”
"Don't stay up too late, get some rest," Bai Ruolan said.
"I know," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"Haozi, come to the study," Cheng Qianfan said to Li Hao.
"Yes, Brother Fan."
"Xiaoru," Cheng Qianfan said to Zhou Ru, "bring a pot of tea and some snacks to the study in a quarter of an hour. I'm a little hungry."
"Yes, sir," Zhou Ru replied hastily.
……
“That’s the situation,” Cheng Qianfan said to Li Hao. “Remember, the reason I arranged for you to contact the ‘Lu brothers’ was actually to seize Hu Sishui’s properties in the French Concession.”
"Yes, Brother Fan, I understand." Li Hao nodded.
"It seems that Mizutani Shogo's identity is indeed extraordinary," Li Hao said. "Even you, Fan-ge, have been implicated in Shanghai."
“It is indeed extraordinary.” Cheng Qianfan frowned. Kawada Atsuto mentioned that Mizutani Shogo was a special advisor to the Japanese Army’s Unit 4461.
The Japanese Unit 4461 was a completely unfamiliar designation; even he was hearing it for the first time.
From the few words spoken by Atsuto Kawada, it is clear that Unit 4461 was extremely mysterious and highly classified. Even within the Japanese government, inquiries about Unit 4461 were strictly prohibited.
This unusual situation naturally attracted his great attention.
"Brother Fan, judging from the Japanese reaction, Taozi and his team's operation in Nanjing was a great success," Li Hao said happily.
"That's certainly the case at present," Cheng Qianfan nodded.
He breathed a sigh of relief upon learning from the enemy that the operation had succeeded.
Cheng Qianfan fell into thought, and he hesitated.
He wanted to inform Li Hao about the Japanese Unit 4461 and arranged for his men to investigate the relevant situation.
However, he was also worried that he might alert the enemy.
Clearly, Mizutani Shogo's death angered and alarmed the enemy. Any movement involving this mysterious Unit 4461 would likely attract close attention from the enemy.
This is not just alerting the enemy; it's inviting trouble.
After a moment's thought, Cheng Qianfan decided to hold back for the time being and not inform Li Hao and the others of the relevant situation.
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Gendarmerie.
Kawada Atsuto looked at Sagami Umezumi with a serious expression.
“I believe that Kentaro Miyazaki is innocent.” He said to Umezumi Sagami, “If Kentaro Miyazaki’s innocence is indeed proven after this incident, I hope that nothing like this will happen again. The dignity of an outstanding agent of the Empire must not be desecrated.”
“Young Master Atsuto, please rest assured,” said Sagami Umezumi. “This matter involves Unit 4461 of the Japanese Army, and I believe you are well aware of its seriousness, Young Master Atsuto.”
“A thorough investigation is itself a way to protect Kentaro Miyazaki,” said Umezumi Sagami.
Kawada Atsuto scoffed, "I hope so."
Seeing Kawada Atsuto leave, Sagami Umezumi couldn't help but give a wry smile.
He knew that this incident had displeased the young master.
Fortunately, Atsuto Kawada was sensible and willing to cooperate.
Now, Atsuto Kawada has mentioned the number of Unit 4461 to Kentaro Miyazaki, which is tantamount to confirming that Shogo Mizutani is related to Unit 4461.
If Kentaro Miyazaki is indeed involved in the Mizutani Shogo incident in Nanjing, he will not be content with the calm and will definitely take action.
It could even be said that regardless of whether Kentaro Miyazaki was related to the assassination of Shogo Mizutani in Nanjing, if this person truly had a problem:
They learned of the mysterious Unit 4461, a secret that even the noble young master Kawada Atsuto was wary of and unwilling to touch.
If Kentaro Miyazaki really had a problem, he wouldn't have been able to suppress his curiosity.
……
"Keep an eye on Lafayette Road and No. 22 Xuehuali Road," Zuo Shangmeijin instructed. "Especially keep an eye on Li Hao and Zhong Guohao. They are Cheng Qianfan's confidants, and Cheng Qianfan will instruct them to do anything."
Under the incandescent light, his gaze was dim and unfathomable, flickering with an unusual light.
Sagami Umezumi opened the drawer, and inside lay a thick stack of documents—the belongings of Naito Kotsuba and Kikube Hiroo.
Even some of Chikichihara Tsukasa's belongings.
Although he had not previously supported Chikihara Tsukasa's actions against Miyazaki Kentaro, Chikihara Tsukasa's death only added more doubts to Sagami Umezumi's mind.
"Hai."
……
76 Jesfield Road.
Special agent dormitory.
"Brother Bai, since you're here, make the best of it." Cao Yu unscrewed the can, poured the contents into a bowl, and handed a spoon to Bai Qilin, smiling as he said, "Here, try this canned orange, it's so sweet."
Bai Qilin didn't take the spoon; he just stared at Cao Yu with a hint of wariness in his eyes.
He had naturally heard of Cao Yu before. "One-Ear" from No. 76 Jessfield Road was an agent who had joined the Special Agent Headquarters a long time ago. This person came from the Party Affairs Investigation Department and had even successfully infiltrated the Red Party. Such a person was very well understood by the Military Intelligence Bureau, the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, and the Red Party, and was also very dangerous.
"What? Still wary of me, brother?" Cao Yu said with a laugh. "Or are you worried I'll poison you?"
Cao Yu laughed and said, "Even if you're one of us now, why would I poison you? Even if you weren't one of us and were just feigning surrender, wouldn't poisoning you be exactly what you wanted and fulfill your dream of becoming a martyr of the Party and the country?"
Bai Qilin's eyes narrowed. He gave Cao Yu a deep look before taking the spoon, taking a bite of the canned orange, and saying, "Team Leader Cao, we're not familiar with each other, so I inevitably have some concerns. Please forgive me."
"I understand, I understand," Cao Yu chuckled and said. "If I were in that situation, I would have the same concerns."
"Then, Team Leader Cao, can you tell me..." Bai Qilin looked at Cao Yu, "why are you being so close to me?"
He held the spoon in his hand and continued, "Team Leader Cao, don't say anything about getting along well with me or anything like that. I don't believe in that kind of thing."
“Look, look,” Cao Yu said, pointing at Bai Qilin. “Brother Bai, you’re just too suspicious, too paranoid.”
The white qilin sneered and remained silent.
……
“Brother Bai, you still don’t understand me,” Cao Yu sighed. “I, Cao Yu, am a well-regarded good person who enjoys making friends.”
"Alright, time will tell. Brother Bai, please rest assured, we have a long future ahead of us." He glanced at Bai Qilin and said.
After saying that, Cao Yu stood up, gently patted Bai Qilin on the shoulder, and then took his leave.
As Cao Yu closed the door behind him, Bai Qilin's gaze turned gloomy.
"How is it?" Dong Zhengguo found Cao Yu and asked anxiously.
"Not good," Cao Yu said, shaking his head. "The White Qilin is very wary and doesn't appreciate kindness at all."
He complained to Dong Zhengguo, "Section Chief Dong, Brother Dong, you shouldn't have asked me to do this. It's a thankless task."
Cao Yu took the cigarette from Dong Zhengguo and continued to complain, "Besides, I don't know him at all, and we have no relationship. If I just fawn over him like this, how can Bai Qilin possibly give me a good look?"
"It's all up to people," Dong Zhengguo said with a smile. "This person is very wary right now, but after a while, once he gets used to his new identity, he will begin to cherish the friendship you showed him from the very beginning."
"I hope so," Cao Yu said noncommittally, yawning. "I'm going to get some sleep; I was exhausted from yesterday's shift."
“Go ahead.” Dong Zhengguo nodded.
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No. 22 Xuehuali Road.
Cheng Qianfan was walking his large black wolfhound in the yard.
Old Huang walked and talked with him, but Old Huang's eyes would occasionally glance at the big black wolfhound, and the wolfhound treated Old Huang with the same wary attitude.
"Can you stop staring at it like that?" Cheng Qianfan glared at Lao Huang and said irritably, "This dog has developed a conditioned reflex of being wary of you."
"I didn't have any bad intentions," Old Huang protested. "I love animals, especially dogs, you know that."
Cheng Qianfan glared at Lao Huang, saying, "You really love dogs too much."
"The 4461 Unit you mentioned is very likely a secret unit of the Japanese army," Old Huang said in a low voice. "It has a very high level of secrecy. Anything involving this unit would be of great concern to the Japanese."
“That’s true.” Cheng Qianfan nodded and said, “Mizutani Shogo was killed in Nanjing, and I was ‘innocently’ implicated in Shanghai just because of my relationship with Araki Harima.”
“This is a completely unfamiliar unit designation,” Old Huang said. “You really haven’t heard of this Unit 4461 before?”
“No.” Cheng Qianfan shook his head with a serious expression. “That’s precisely why I have an even stronger intuition now that this Unit 4461 is very mysterious, the kind of mystery that makes me feel a strong sense of danger.”
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