Rebirth of Siheyuan starts in the 1980s

It was obvious that the white-haired old man had a strong ability to observe words and emotions, so after Cao Zhiqiang drank tea and calmed down, he soon started to laugh softly.

After making an opening statement with laughter, the white-haired old man said to Cao Zhiqiang with a kind expression: "Cao Zhiqiang, is that right?"

"Yes, Chief!" Cao Zhiqiang immediately stood up subconsciously.

"Oh, why are you standing up again?" The white-haired old man pressed his hands, "Sit down, sit down and talk."

After Cao Zhiqiang sat down again, the white-haired old man smiled and said: "My surname is Ling. You can do the same as Lao Xu and just call me Uncle Ling, hahaha."

Upon hearing the other party's last name, Cao Zhiqiang's eyelids twitched, and he suddenly thought of a person: "Ling? Could it be that you are Minister Ling?"

"Oh?" Uncle Ling smiled, "You seem to have heard of me? Who told you? Old Xu? Your Uncle Xu?"

Cao Zhiqiang shook his head quickly: "No, no, Uncle Xu didn't tell me anything, and he wouldn't tell me this. I was just guessing."

"Guess?"

"Yes, I guessed it."

Cao Zhiqiang nodded and said with a straight face: "The person who brought me here had an accident and his ID card said the Ministry of Security, so I guess this should be a secret base of the Ministry of Security. Then you can see that it is a big leader, especially

The big one, so I guess you are the minister."

Uncle Ling chuckled: "You are indeed smart, the rumors are true."

Cao Zhiqiang said seriously: "Minister Ling, you..."

"Hey!" Uncle Ling waved his hand, "There are no outsiders here. You still call me Uncle Ling like Lao Xu, and I will just call you Xiao Cao. What do you think?"

Cao Zhiqiang laughed dryly: "Uncle Ling!"

"Okay, Xiao Cao!" Uncle Ling responded with a smile.

Immediately afterwards, Uncle Ling leaned on the sofa and said with a smile: "Xiao Cao, it's a bit presumptuous to call you here suddenly today, but you are so smart, you must know why, right?"

Cao Zhiqiang nodded silently.

Uncle Ling smiled slightly: "Well, don't be nervous. I'm really just curious when I come here this time and want to have a casual chat with you. Otherwise, I wouldn't be chatting with you here, but someone else would be chatting with you, right?

Bar?"

Cao Zhiqiang nodded again.

"Don't be nervous." Uncle Ling continued to laugh, "That's right, the things you gave to Lao Xu twice have been proven to be true. Then, Lao Xu has told me about you, but I

I'm afraid that because he is too old, there will inevitably be errors in his narration, so I want to ask you personally.

So, can you tell me from beginning to end the technical information you obtained twice and the contact you had with that mysterious man?"

"Of course it's no problem." Cao Zhiqiang said immediately, "But..."

"But what?" Uncle Ling asked with a smile.

Cao Zhiqiang scratched his head: "Well, actually, I am a little confused about the things I have experienced, so I'm afraid you won't believe me if I tell you."

"Hahaha." Uncle Ling raised his head and smiled, "Just tell me whether you believe it or not, and you don't have to worry. In other words, no matter how bizarre your words are, I will believe you. After all, I believe in you."

Cao Zhiqiang nodded: "Well, since you said so, I will tell you everything from the beginning when I came into contact with those secret materials, as well as what happened afterward. If you don't believe me, there is nothing I can do."

After speaking, Cao Zhiqiang told the story from beginning to end that he had used to deceive Uncle Xu.

Including how Cao Zhiqiang got a parcel information in a daze for the first time, and after he handed it over to Uncle Xu, he got a call from a stranger in a daze, heard the other party say some scary things, and soon got a twelve-year-old man.

He told everything about the package of floppy disks.

In addition, Cao Zhiqiang told Uncle Xu before that the other party planned to meet him in Japan and hand him all the information on the American "Firefinder" artillery positioning radar system, and he would need to exchange it for five million US dollars.

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They will give you the information first, and then give you the money after they make sure there are no problems.

As for how to give the money, the other party will inform him later.

Then, if you are not satisfied with the information and still want physical objects, they can also provide four complete sets of "Firefinder" radar systems, and they can be delivered to your door and quietly sent to a certain place in the country. You can tell us the harvest address later.

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Likewise, the goods are delivered first and paid later.

However, the actual price is a little more expensive, $30 million.

So including the materials and physical objects, the total is 35 million US dollars. The other party will provide the goods first, and we will pay later.

In addition, when I went to Japan, I was told that up to two special personnel, one man and one woman, could be sent here to protect him, Cao Zhiqiang, and also to check the authenticity of the information, but it would not be possible if there were more.

After saying this, Cao Zhiqiang said: "That's all I know."

After hearing what I said, Uncle Ling touched his chin and nodded: "It's similar to what I heard, but I'm very surprised, why did the other party want to find you?"

"I don't know either." Cao Zhiqiang spread his hands, "I asked the other party on the phone at the time, and the other party said that he was a fan of my poetry. He liked my poetry and felt that I was a patriotic young man, so he approached me."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang immediately raised his right hand and said seriously: "The other person really told me that, I swear!"

Well, of course that mysterious person is fake, but if you think about it carefully, the other person is Cao Zhiqiang himself, so this oath actually doesn't mean anything.

If I told myself this, I wouldn't be lying.

At most, there is no phone number.

But we didn’t say that what was said on the phone was true. We just said that the other party told me, and that’s no problem.

Seeing Cao Zhiqiang's serious expression of swearing, Uncle Ling chuckled: "Okay, okay, I believe you, you don't have to do this, just put your hands down."

Upon hearing what Uncle Ling said, Cao Zhiqiang relaxed and put down his hands.

After Cao Zhiqiang put down his hand, picked up the cup and took a sip of tea, Uncle Ling, who had been deep in thought, suddenly asked: "Xiao Cao, do you think the other party is trustworthy? Why do you deliver the goods first and pay later?"

Cao Zhiqiang blinked: "I don't know, but if you ask me to guess, the other party probably has something better in hand. They don't care about what they gave us in the early stage. Even if we regret it and don't pay for the goods,

They didn't think anything was wrong.

To be precise, the other party should use this method to test, or to show their sincerity, and to see our sincerity.

If they deliver the goods first and we can truthfully provide the money, then there will be subsequent transactions.

But if we take the goods this time and don't pay for it, or the amount is wrong, then there will probably be no future transactions.

In addition, I guess they did this because they wanted to minimize direct contact with us and prevent us from tracing their true identity.

Of course, it is also possible that they are not only guarding against us, but also against other people, such as Americans.

After all, the information and things they sent later were all American products, and they seemed to be the most advanced active equipment of the American military.

They can get stuff like this, so it might have something to do with the US military.

Let me guess, although they like money, they may be more afraid of exposure, so they use this method of giving goods first and giving money later, just to bet that we want to continue doing business with them, and they also trust our character, no,

National product!”

"National product?" Uncle Ling was stunned for a moment, then laughed, "It's a bit interesting, but your analysis makes sense. I think so too."

After laughing, Uncle Ling looked solemn: "No matter what the other party thinks, we are really tempted by these things, especially the information you brought later, and the physical objects you mentioned, and we also hope to achieve it.

this transaction.

However, since the other party has specified that they want to do the transaction through you, we can only copy it.

But in this way, there is a certain degree of danger for you. After all, as far as I know, you have never done similar work before, right?"

"Yes." Cao Zhiqiang smiled bitterly, "Uncle Ling, I believe you must have investigated me. This is nothing. Of course I am not afraid of investigation. After all, I am not afraid of slanted shadows.

However, as you said, I grew up in the capital and have always been an ordinary person living an ordinary life. When I suddenly encountered such a thing, I was really a little panicked."

"Don't panic." Uncle Ling chuckled, "Actually, this is also a good thing. Although I don't know why that person, or that group of people, came to you, but no matter what, you have a chance to do more for the country.

Aren’t you happy with your contribution?”

"Well, of course I'm happy to contribute to the country." Cao Zhiqiang said, "But this kind of thing involves too much, so I'm afraid that I can't do it well or screw it up. After all, as you said, I don't have any skills in this area.

experience."

Uncle Ling smiled: "Don't worry about this, the other party said that they can send a man and a woman to protect you and assist you.

Now that the other party has said so, it would be inappropriate for us to do nothing.

Of course, we will not force others to do anything.

If you are really afraid and dare not have further contact with the other party and continue to complete subsequent transactions, we will not force you.

So I called you here. In addition to asking you how you got involved in this matter, I also want to ask you whether you are willing to continue to contact that person on behalf of the country as he said."

"I am willing!" Cao Zhiqiang said immediately, "Of course I am willing. If not, I will just pretend that those things don't exist, and I will not find Uncle Xu again, hand over the twelve floppy disks to him, and give him the 151

Ten told the story.

Because the other party also told me when he called me before that if I don't like it, I can destroy the disk and throw it away, and it will be treated as if it never happened, and he will not pester me again."

Speaking of this, Cao Zhiqiang sighed: "To be honest, I did struggle with whether to destroy the disk or not. I pretended that this never happened. In this case, I can continue to live my normal life.

I believe that with my ability, if I live a normal life, I will be able to live happily and comfortably."

"I believe that." Uncle Ling nodded, "I heard that you are a great talent. Not only are you good at writing poems, you are also good at writing and singing songs. The song that is very popular now is called "Blooming Life".

It seems to be yours, I also like to listen to it, haha."

"You're very grateful." Cao Zhiqiang quickly said modestly.

"Not a prize, not a prize at all." Uncle Ling waved his hand, "As you said, the things you told Lao Xu, as soon as you came to me, your investigation report also came with it, so for your

I also know a little bit about the general situation.

So I know very well that if you don’t come into contact with these things, you can indeed live a better life than the average person.

Maybe the other party really sees you as a famous poet or singer, so they came to you specifically.

After all, sometimes, the identity of a poet or a singer is a good cover, hahaha."

Cao Zhiqiang also smiled.

Uncle Ling suddenly said seriously at this time: "In other words, you are willing to do things for us and the country, even if you know there is danger, right?"

"Yes!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"Uncle Xu, I don't know what to say, but there is still such a thing as patriotism in this world, and I also have a patriotic heart.

In other words, my education since childhood told me that patriotism is my duty!"

"Okay!" Uncle Ling slapped the armrest of the sofa fiercely, "Patriotism is my duty, that's right!"

Immediately afterwards, Uncle Ling said seriously again: "In other words, you voluntarily serve us and this country to help us contact that group of mysterious people, right?"

"Yes!" Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

"Very good!" Uncle Ling nodded, then stood up, came to the desk, and pressed a red button on the desktop.

Not long after the button was pressed, the door was opened from the outside, and two young men, a man and a woman, walked in from the outside.

The two men were both about 1.7 meters tall. They were both wearing Chinese tunic suits. They looked ordinary and had expressionless faces.

At first glance, it’s hard to get an impression of their appearance. Anyway, they are very popular people.

"Xiao Cao." Uncle Ling came over and said, "Let me introduce to you, this is Comrade Anping!"

"Yes!" The young man immediately stood at attention.

"This is Comrade Xu Chun!" Uncle Ling introduced again.

"Yes!" The young woman immediately stood at attention.

After introducing the man and woman, Uncle Ling smiled slightly at Cao Zhiqiang: "Comrade Anping and Comrade Xu Chun are the special correspondents we assigned to you. From now on, they will be your secretaries.

Among them, Comrade Anping is proficient in reconnaissance and counter-reconnaissance, and is especially good at capture, fighting, and firearms. He can block bullets for you when necessary and can serve as your bodyguard.

Comrade Xu Chun is proficient in unlocking and eavesdropping, can lip read, and understands six languages. His Japanese is quite good, and he can be your portable translator.

Also, you don’t have to worry about their personnel files, they are absolutely fine.

These two people are outstanding secret workers seconded by us from the General Staff. They have been assigned to your Hongguang Machinery Factory in the name of university graduates, and then transferred to your Hongguang Publishing House.

As for their specific jobs, currently, they are both secretaries to the president, which is also your personal secretary.

With this status, when you go to Japan, they can follow you as an attaché, thus not attracting the attention of others.

Their passports for traveling abroad at public expense have already been processed, and their visas for Japan were just processed today.

Therefore, when you go to Japan tomorrow, it is enough to take them with you.

However, time is a bit tight, so I hope you can seize the time and use the time tonight to communicate more."

Cao Zhiqiang was stunned for a moment, looked at the two young men in Chinese tunic suits, and then looked at Uncle Ling: "Uncle Ling, your so-called communication doesn't mean you want me to take them home, right?"

"Of course." Uncle Ling nodded.

"In order for everything to go smoothly, it's best not to change your scheduled schedule. Actually, it's Lao Xu's fault. It was too late when he told me. It's not easy to find a suitable candidate, so he can only be temporarily seconded from the General Staff.

But there is no doubt about their level. Even though they are so serious now, their disguise courses are actually quite excellent.

Time is tight, so hurry up and get used to it, and there shouldn't be any problems.

After all, Xiao Cao, you are inconspicuous, and your identity is clean and easy to check. No one will doubt your identity. This can be seen from how easily you got a visa to Japan.

In short, work hard, you will not let down the country, and the country will not let you down!

When you complete this mission, we will definitely give you generous rewards!"

Cao Zhiqiang smiled: "I'm not worried about rewards or anything like that. I'm just living with my girlfriend. Wouldn't it be too abrupt to take them back rashly?"

"This is indeed not appropriate." Uncle Ling smiled, "Well, I know you have rented a suite in Jianguo Hotel for a long time, so you can take the two of them to live in Jianguo Hotel.

As for your girlfriend, when you go back, explain to her that you have important work to do. I believe your girlfriend will understand you.

Of course, if you need it, we will also send someone to talk to your girlfriend to make sure she feels at ease with you."

Cao Zhiqiang said quickly: "That's no need. I'll go tell her and she will listen to me."

"Okay, then it's settled." Uncle Ling nodded.

Immediately afterwards, Uncle Ling said to Cao Zhiqiang: "Okay, it's getting late, I won't delay you any more. You can take these two comrades back quickly. They will tell you what to do next. You can discuss it with them."

Just come."

"Okay, I understand." Cao Zhiqiang nodded.

After saying that, Cao Zhiqiang nodded to Uncle Ling, and then left with Anping and Xu Chunlai.