Cicada Moving

Chapter 779 Decisive Victory (2)

 “Have you heard, leader...”

"I heard it, you said Shanghai is so dangerous, why should the leader go to the front line? Those Qiu Ba are actually more valuable. Putting them in the front court is nothing more than an extra five taels of silver."

“That’s right, that’s right, oh, Mr. Huo, please come to the toilet yourself.”

In the toilet of the Crypto-Interpretation Institute, two old fritters pulled the zipper and walked out, discussing something in a low voice. One of them looked up and saw Huo Xingyao, a member of the research team.

The other person was from Erchen. He was always aloof from the world in the agency and could never be offended, so the two men immediately put on smiling faces, bowed their heads and greeted this person.

It's a pity that Huo Xingyao acted as if he didn't see them and walked quickly from the side with his head high and his chest high, without even moving his eyelids, assuming the attitude of a close confidant of the Chen brothers.

“MD, what is it? Isn’t it just a good master? If my old officer hadn’t died in the southwest, it would have been his turn.”

“Hush, be quiet, you’re crazy. That’s a member of the Chen family. If you say anything, we will be in trouble. Let’s go, let’s not be like him.”

When the old youtiao whom he had greeted Huo Xingyao disappeared, he immediately cursed and looked like he was dissatisfied with everyone. This startled his companion and quickly covered his mouth.

"Bah, bah, bah, your hands don't smell right. Damn it, you just went to the toilet and didn't wash your hands. You have to walk to Helou to do this, huh? Don't run away."

By the time the person whose mouth was covered realized that he had drunk the Huanglong soup, it was already too late. He quickly spat out a few mouthfuls of saliva and chased after him in anger, while blatantly blackmailing the other person.

 After a while.

Huo Xingyao, who had a cold face just now, quietly stuck his head out of the toilet door, carefully looked around to make sure no one was around, and then ran back to the research group with a very excited expression.

As soon as he entered the office, he closed the door with his backhand, and then mysteriously told the gossip he heard, especially the conversation between the two old fritters.

Everyone laughed loudly. When it comes to seeing other people's jokes, everyone is the same regardless of their status, even if they are a group of nerds who are obsessed with words and rules.

The room was suddenly filled with a cheerful atmosphere. Everyone present temporarily put down their work and discussed the matter of someone going to Shanghai. Everyone had a different opinion.

Huo Xingyao felt that the country was in a critical situation now, and it was his duty as a leader to boost morale. Turning the life-dead soldiers into charlatans was something that only remnants of the previous dynasty could do.

Zhao Kehua, an old gangster who had been in the shopping mall, started to have a hahaha fight, saying he was a leader but did not express his attitude. Apparently he was afraid of getting into trouble by saying too much.

 The mature and prudent Feng Jianfei is worthy of being the backbone of the translation office. The first thing that comes to mind when he hears this is whether someone is in danger. After all, the Japanese are also deciphering the government's secret messages.

Yu Jingzhi and Zhang Yun's reaction was much simpler. They immediately wanted to report the nonsense of the two old fritters, but were finally stopped by Feng Jianfei on the grounds that it would affect unity.

 an office,

 Hundreds of emotions in the world.

The Li brothers, who appeared to be supervising the work but actually came to monitor them, flashed their eyes and quickly wrote down everyone's reactions, preparing to report them to the left deputy director of the Secret Service after get off work.

At the same time, Zuo Zhong was sitting in a corner of the surveillance point, listening carefully with his earphones in one hand and recording quickly with a pen in the other hand. The rustling sound of writing continued to sound.

The conversations in the research team were continuously transmitted through bugs hidden inside electric lights and telephones. The sounds were very clear and were eventually recorded on several wire tapes.

From last night to morning, it was enough for the Secret Service technicians to install monitoring equipment. The place also has the conditions for eavesdropping. 24-hour uninterrupted power supply is not available everywhere.

In addition, the electromagnetic signals formed by numerous communication devices can also cover up the electronic interference caused by eavesdropping, making it difficult to detect unless a thorough anti-eavesdropping inspection is carried out.

 For the sake of confidentiality and the sensitivity of the Interpretation and Translation Office, only a few people in the entire Secret Service knew about this matter. Li Si and Li Shu had no idea that what they said had been recorded.

  Long-term intelligence work has made Zuo Zhong unable to trust anyone. Even if the Li brothers have been reviewed and their backgrounds are considered reliable, there is still a certain risk.

 Being a person, doing things,

　　It is better to keep one hand.

This lasted a whole day, during which Gu Qi and Shen Dongxin came to change shifts. When it was getting dark, Zuo Zhong put down his pen, rubbed his neck and wrist, stood up and stretched.

"Deputy Director, the tapes have been sorted out. I will have someone compare the transcripts right away. But after spending so much effort monitoring the research team, do you think Chen Shi is not the spy?"

 Gu Qi on the side saw this and walked over, avoiding the little spy and asking in a low voice. He was also an old intelligence officer, with rich work experience, and he still had this basic judgment ability.

 “Don’t jump to conclusions yet,”

Zuo Zhong did not answer directly. He raised his hand and patted the thick notebook on the table: "Follow these people, including the Li brothers. From now on, I want to know their every move.

As for other things, I will naturally tell you when the time is right. Okay, you guys are busy first. I will go out for a walk by myself. I am really tired after sitting here all day. "

After saying that, he pushed his bicycle and left the surveillance point through the back door, passed through several alleys and entered Zhongshan Road, and stopped on the only way from the translation office to the dormitory area.

  “Soup dumplings~”

 “Shaomai～”

“Selling bits and pieces of cloth~”

Looking at the streets full of fireworks, Zuo Zhong slowly relaxed, and the fierce aura on his body disappeared. He listened to the cries of sellers and walked in the market with a smile.

When he walked to a wonton stall, he was suddenly stunned for a moment, and then fell into memories. It seemed that he and Ban Jun had their last meal here before the Jiujiawei operation. I don’t know how Lao Ban is doing now or whether he is safe. I haven’t heard from him since we parted in Jinling. In some ways, this is good news.

For someone like Ban Jun, who has lurked in the government and committed major prisoner robberies, once he is arrested, the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics will definitely get wind of it. As the deputy director, it is impossible for him not to know about it.

Hope that this old classmate who has devoted himself to the light and faith can be safe and sound. Zuo Zhong, who was in a complicated mood, ordered a bowl of wontons and watched the people coming and going while eating.

 A well-dressed clerk from a foreign company wearing a pair of old leather shoes.

 A housewife with a sad face and carrying a bamboo basket.

 Children carrying small schoolbags were playing and playing in the crowd.

There is also a middle-aged man bending down to pull a cart of goods.

Everything seemed normal, but he knew there must be someone he wanted to find. He raised his head and drank the soup in one gulp. He put the money at the bottom of the bowl and looked at his watch.

It's almost time. If the tracking record is correct, Chen Shi will pass by here and go back to the dormitory soon. After packing, he will ride to the stadium to play badminton.

Sure enough, after a while, a familiar figure appeared not far away. Zuo Zhong immediately stood up and got on the car, followed Chen Shi far behind and rode toward the dormitory area of ​​the translation office.

The few spies in charge of the surveillance didn't care when they saw his appearance, because they were used to the deputy director being on the front line in person, and they continued to carry out tasks according to the plan while calmly.

  We are all experts in action. We don’t need to be reminded of what to do. Several people cooperate with each other to observe the target from various angles to ensure that the other party will not leave their sight.

 When passing the intersection, the agents turned and left one by one, and others took over, with the exception of Zuo Zhong, who kept a distance of more than 100 meters and stared at the front seriously.

At this time, there were many people and vehicles near the road, and he blended in inconspicuously among them. The target did not make any anti-tracking actions, so there was no risk of exposure for the time being.

Cycling through several four-way intersections, Chen Shi was getting closer and closer to the dormitory of the translation office. The tracking personnel thought that they had made another useless effort, so they naturally relaxed their vigilance.

But Zuo Zhong didn't. In addition to watching the target's movements, he also used his peripheral vision to quickly scan the many passers-by passing by, especially those who had the opportunity to have close contact with the target.

 Because early warning signals are easy to send out, an agreed-upon dress, a special gesture, or even a contact person who shouldn't be there can allow Chen Shi to receive information.

 Looking around, he was sure that these people were ordinary people. The expressions and movements on their faces were smooth and natural. They were all walking intently and their eyes were not focused on one point.

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When we arrived at the entrance of a junior primary school, a large group of chattering children and parents poured out from the street, instantly blocking the spacious Zhongshan road.

Perhaps someone was blocking the road. Chen Shi looked impatient and stretched out his thumb to ring the bell. A crisp ringing sound followed, causing a commotion among the pedestrians.

The spy being followed was blocked by the crowd and could not get close to the target, nor could he look around. He had no choice but to squeeze forward patiently and quietly, hoping to regain his vision as soon as possible.

Zuo Zhong was shocked. Although the other party had rang the bell before, his professional intuition told him that the clue he wanted finally appeared, and this was why the place was so suitable for a connection.

There are many people and complex environment, which makes it easy for people to hide. It is not far from the dormitory of the translation office, so that Chen Shi can react as quickly as possible after receiving the news, such as retreating.

He propped one foot on the ground and silently looked at the suspicious people around his target, but found nothing, so he turned his attention to the shops and stalls on both sides of the road.

 An optical shop with few people,

 A bookstore filled with books,

 A silk and satin shop occupying several shops,

Several stalls selling melon seeds and roasted nuts,

Etc., etc…

Zuo Zhong compared the details of the shops in front of him with what he had observed in the morning. He keenly noticed that there seemed to be something different. After thinking for a long time, he looked at one place.

On the plaque of Chengji Satin and Woolen Selling Shop, which is made from a whole piece of small-leaf red sandalwood, several large golden characters shine in the sunset, making it look extremely majestic.

 The waiter who greeted customers at the door was smiling, and a bright red banner with a fine cotton cloth hanging on his head was fluttering in the wind. High-ranking customers wearing gold and silver were constantly entering the store.

What caught Zuo Zhong's attention was the cover used to attract customers. He clearly remembered that in the morning it said that the Italian fabrics had arrived and were they changed twice a day?

  Can be OK,

 It's just too much of a coincidence.

Zuo Zhong squinted his eyes as he watched a man in a long robe and mandarin jacket enthusiastically say hello to the guest. Then he raised the corners of his mouth slightly, kicked off his right foot, got on the car and drove away quickly.

 It’s not that he doesn’t want to go in and take a look, it’s that his outfit and disguised identity are not suitable. If he wants to get closer for investigation, he has to wait until he goes back to change clothes, otherwise it will easily arouse the other party’s suspicion.

He will come again soon, and then he will know whether Chen Shi is one of his own. If it is true, there is no way he will put on a big show for someone and the cheap teacher.

While Zuo Zhong was following Chen Shi, a radio station in Jinling City began to send messages to the outside world, and the telecommunications room at the Japanese Third Fleet station in Shanghai was also extremely busy.

Ten minutes later, a navy lieutenant translated a secret message into Japanese. The content of the message was a string of time and geographical location, and the signature was only three words - angler fish.

 (End of this chapter)