sovbooks Chapter 1989 Listener
Chapter 1989 Listener
Chapter 1989 Listener
Shimonoseki Wharf.
"Here!" Liu Xia waved to Cheng Qianfan and his family as they disembarked.
"How could I trouble Sister Xia to come and pick me up personally?" Cheng Qianfan said to Liu Xia with a smile, extending his hand.
Liu Xia didn't even look at him, but greeted Bai Ruolan warmly, and then took Xiaozhima from Bai Ruolan's arms.
"Little Sesame, have you missed Auntie?" Liu Xia pinched Little Sesame's cheek.
Then she looked at Xiaobao and said, "Xiaobao is getting prettier and prettier; she'll be a beautiful young lady soon."
"Hello, Sister Xia." Xiao Bao bowed sweetly to Liu Xia.
"Brother Fan," Hou Pingliang leaned closer and asked, "Are we going straight to the hotel now?"
"What hotel?" Liu Xia glanced at the list and said to Cheng Qianfan, "I've already arranged accommodations."
Seeing that Cheng Qianfan was about to speak, she smiled and said, "It was specially arranged by the Secretary-General, right on Yihe Road."
"I dare not refuse such a gift from an elder," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
"That's more like it." Liu Xia chuckled, holding Xiaozhima and holding Xiaobao's hand, talking as she walked with Bai Ruolan.
……
"Brother Fan?" Hou Pingliang looked at Cheng Qianfan.
“Little monkey,” Cheng Qianfan said, “arrange for two people to come with me. You take the rest of the brothers and settle in at the New Asia Hotel. I’ll let you know.”
"Understood." Hou Pingliang nodded, then called Li Yi and the other two over, instructing them to make sure they protected Brother Fan.
……
Yihe Road.
This is a three-story villa.
"Not bad at all." Cheng Qianfan nodded repeatedly in satisfaction.
“This is the residence of General Yang from Chongqing in Nanjing,” Liu Xia said. “The Secretary-General said he would find you a very good place to stay.”
As she spoke, she stretched as if she were exhausted, "So, are you satisfied with the place that Sister Xia found for you?"
"Extremely satisfied." Cheng Qianfan nodded. He watched as Bai Ruolan was directing the servants to work, then said to Liu Xia, "Let's find a convenient place to talk."
"Let's go to the study," Liu Xia suggested.
“Okay.” Cheng Qianfan nodded.
Liu Xia greeted Bai Ruolan, "Ruolan, may I borrow your husband's study for a brief meeting?"
"Take it," Bai Ruolan said with a smile, waving her hand. "Nobody wants it."
Liu Xia then burst into laughter.
……
In the study.
"Misunderstanding?" Cheng Qianfan's face darkened. "Sister Xia, you know, I almost lost my life at the hands of Red Party assassins."
“You said it yourself, he’s a Red Party assassin,” Liu Xia said.
"It's not that simple." Cheng Qianfan snorted and shook his head, saying, "Seventy-six or more people were chasing Su Zhe, yet he still managed to escape."
He lit a cigarette, sat down, took a light puff, and continued, "I don't understand how more than twenty people couldn't catch one Red Army member who had been shot. Most importantly, this person not only escaped the encirclement but also sneaked directly into my office..."
"What are you suspecting?" Liu Xia asked, frowning.
"I suspect everything," Cheng Qianfan said angrily. "The Red Party wants to kill me, but the Seventy-Sixth is all pure and kind?"
“It’s not good to make things up without evidence,” Liu Xia said. “Not to mention that you have a good relationship with Li Cuiqun, No. 76 has no reason to take action against you.”
……
“Dong Zhengguo once tried to assassinate me,” Cheng Qianfan said, his face ashen.
“He hadn’t yet sided with Mr. Wang at that time,” Liu Xia said. “So, it was Xue Yingzhen who wanted to harm you.”
“Sister Xia, you don’t understand.” Cheng Qianfan’s face was gloomy. “I was both surprised and unsurprised that Su Zhe wanted to assassinate me.”
He said to Liu Xia, “Su Zhe is a member of the Red Party, and the Red Party hates me to the bone. Su Zhe hates me even more. I’m not surprised that he wanted to assassinate me. What surprises me is that he was shot and still managed to sneak into my office. It’s a joke.”
"You suspect that Dong Zhengguo deliberately let Su Zhe into the Special Police Department compound?" Liu Xia immediately understood what Cheng Qianfan meant.
“After the incident, I sent people to investigate secretly.” Cheng Qianfan saw Liu Xia take out a cigarette and helped her light it with a lighter. He continued, “We learned from No. 76 that Dong Zhengguo’s men followed Su Zhe all the way to Xue Huali Road before suddenly ordering his arrest. This is clearly not right.”
……
"This was originally intended to be a long-term strategy, but it was only because Su Zhe was suddenly alerted that they had no choice but to take action?" Liu Xia frowned and pondered.
"Sister Xia, why do I keep hearing you taking their side?" Cheng Qianfan looked at Liu Xia, his expression unfriendly, and frowned as he said, "I'm your brother, how can you be siding with outsiders?!"
"You heartless bastard." Liu Xia lightly slapped Cheng Qianfan. "I'm just helping you analyze the problem, aren't I? In this room, I'll naturally say whatever I want. Once we're out of here, I'll naturally side with you in everything."
A faint smoke ring escaped from her alluring red lips. Liu Xia rolled her eyes at Cheng Qianfan. "If you say such heartless things again, Sister Xia will really get angry."
"It's my fault, it's my fault for speaking without thinking." Cheng Qianfan gently patted his mouth and smiled at Liu Xia, "Sister Xia, don't be angry."
"I won't stoop to your level." Liu Xia gave Cheng Qianfan a charmingly disdainful look.
"Sister Xia, you speak, I'm listening." Cheng Qianfan deliberately put on a flattering smile, only to be met with a reproachful glare from Liu Xia.
"Those possibilities you mentioned, I've thought about them, and they seem unlikely," she said to Cheng Qianfan. "Don't rush, let me finish."
……
“Sister Xia, you say it,” Cheng Qianfan said.
“No. 76 has no real reason to take action against you,” Liu Xia said. “I understand your concerns. Yes, your SWAT team may have overlapping responsibilities and conflicts of interest with No. 76 in the future, but it’s not to the point of taking action against you.”
"And another thing," she said, looking at Cheng Qianfan, "this matter must be a misunderstanding, it can only be a misunderstanding."
"Just two days ago, Mr. Wang delivered an important speech on the peaceful reorganization of the French Concession Police Station. This was a major victory for the Nationalist government in successfully recovering the concession rights of foreigners. It was also an important achievement for the Nationalist government, with the help of its Japanese allies, in building a peaceful East Asia and realizing the Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere." Liu Xia said solemnly, "Unity is everything. Those who commit crimes, cause disturbances, and endanger public order are the Red Party, and can only be the Red Party."
Cheng Qianfan looked at Liu Xia.
Liu Xia looked at Cheng Qianfan.
……
"Is this also Uncle Chu's idea?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
“The Secretary-General was outraged by this matter,” Liu Xia said. “He denounced the despicable assassination attempt by the Red Party, saying that this assassination was a provocation and sabotage of Mr. Wang’s peaceful path to national salvation.”
Her expression was serious. "The assassination of the party and state's pillars whom Mr. Wang admired and praised is an extremely despicable and outrageous act. This despicable act precisely demonstrates the Red Party's incompetence, which is to resort to such underhanded and petty behavior."
“I understand,” Cheng Qianfan said.
Liu Xia didn't say anything, she just stared at Cheng Qianfan.
“I understand Uncle Chu’s good intentions,” Cheng Qianfan said to Liu Xia, taking a light puff of his cigarette.
"That's right," Liu Xia chuckled and said, "The Secretary-General has long said that you're someone who considers the big picture, and you can rest assured—"
She said to Cheng Qianfan, "The Secretary-General specifically asked me to tell you that you may suffer in terms of appearances, but he will not let you suffer in terms of substance."
"Following Mr. Wang, we will remain steadfast in our commitment, work diligently, and be loyal to the Party and the country," Cheng Qianfan said solemnly. "There is no such thing as feeling wronged or aggrieved; revolutionary soldiers never feel wronged."
"Well said," Liu Xia exclaimed, clapping her hands. "That's so well said, you should say it in front of the Secretary-General and Mr. Wang."
"These are just my heartfelt words," Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
He understood Liu Xia's meaning; more precisely, he wanted Liu Xia to convey Chu Mingyu's message:
On the surface, unity is essential; there must be no conflict or contradiction between him and No. 76. The peaceful situation resulting from the successful reorganization of the French Concession Police Station is unbreakable!
On the surface, Chu Mingyu would tacitly approve of some of his counterattacks, and even some of his excessive behavior, so that he could vent his anger.
……
“The Secretary-General is quite busy today,” Liu Xia said to Cheng Qianfan. “Even tomorrow, Mr. Wang will need the Secretary-General to accompany him on his inspection tour.”
"So, the Secretary-General won't have time to see you until the day after tomorrow," she said to Cheng Qianfan. "You can use these two days to tidy up, familiarize yourself with the environment, and see if there's any furniture you need to buy."
"If you have any requests, just write down a list for me, and I'll approve it." Liu Xia smiled and said, "I'll reimburse you."
"Then I'll accept your offer without hesitation," Cheng Qianfan said with a happy smile.
"Look at you, look at you!" Liu Xia said, pointing at Cheng Qianfan. "I've worked so hard to help you settle in, and I've been running around doing things for you. I've always thought of you, but you haven't smiled at all. Now that I hear I can reimburse your expenses, look at your face."
"How can that be the same?" Cheng Qianfan said shamelessly. "Being able to take advantage of the public is the greatest pleasure in life."
"What a character." Liu Xia rolled her eyes at Cheng Qianfan, then laughed.
……
Cheng Qianfan went downstairs and, together with Bai Ruolan, saw Liu Xia off.
He then led his men Li Yi and Liu Baosheng to inspect the villa thoroughly to ensure there were no security issues, before sending two men to check the yard again.
He then returned to his study.
He opened his suitcase and took out a radio.
There was nothing wrong with the radio itself. Cheng Qianfan took it apart, fiddled with it for a while, and added a few wires and parts.
He reassembled the radio, then flipped the button to turn it on.
He then carried the radio and paced back and forth in the study.
However, nothing unusual was found.
Arrive near the telephone table.
Cheng Qianfan thought for a moment, then turned off the radio.
Then he picked up the phone and said, "No. ** Yihe Road, I want the New Asia Hotel."
The call will be connected soon.
At that moment, Cheng Qianfan turned on the radio.
Occasionally, a crackling or hissing sound will come from the radio.
At the same time, there was a crackling sound coming from the phone.
……
"Please answer the phone, Hou Pingliang. He checked into the hotel about an hour and a half ago. He's from Shanghai," Cheng Qianfan said.
"What?" the operator at the New Asia Hotel asked loudly.
Cheng Qianfan turned off the radio again. "What's wrong? Can't you hear me?"
"Now you can do it, sir."
"Please answer the phone, Hou Pingliang. He checked into the hotel about an hour and a half ago. He's from Shanghai," Cheng Qianfan said.
"Okay, wait a minute."
About two minutes later, Hou Pingliang answered the phone.
“Little monkey, it’s me.” Cheng Qianfan said to Hou Pingliang, “Write down this address. After you’re settled over there, pick a few brothers to bring here.”
"clear."
After hanging up the phone, Cheng Qianfan's expression was serious and solemn.
It can be confirmed that the phone call was tapped.
As for whether there are any other problems with this study, or even with this house, it is currently unknown.
Then, Cheng Qianfan examined it carefully, shining a flashlight on it and gently tapping it with his fingers.
The location for the telephone listening device has finally been determined.
However, he did not touch the listening device.
Sitting in his chair, Cheng Qianfan lit a cigarette and began to ponder.
Did Liu Xia arrange for this to be done?
Or was it something that some other department did behind the scenes?
Is it in response to his behavior?
Or is it that this wasn't targeted at him, but rather that any new occupant staying at this house might receive the same treatment?
Was he simply there by chance?
These are two completely different concepts.
……
Confucius Temple.
Qiao Chuntao was holding a newspaper, which was rolled up.
He pulled down the brim of his hat and strolled down the street.
Ma Benzai walked towards us.
Ma Benz had a cigarette between his teeth.
Seeing Ma Benze take out the matchbox, open it to look at it, and then throw away the empty matchbox with a look of disgust, Qiao Chuntao felt a chill. He was being followed.
Qiao Chuntao's alarm bells rang loudly. When had she been followed? The other person's tracking skills were obviously quite good, managing to evade her eyes.
Fortunately, he was very vigilant and cautious, and arranged for his men to secretly keep watch at key intersections to avoid hidden dangers; otherwise, he might have been in serious trouble this time.
Qiao Chuntao decisively abandoned his original plan. He walked another hundred steps and then strolled up to a teahouse on the street.
"A pot of good tea, two plates of snacks, and some melon seeds and peanuts." Qiao Chuntao didn't go to a private room, but instead found a good spot in the main hall and beckoned to the waiter.
Then they called over the tea master, asked him some questions, and then selected a song.
Listening to music, drinking tea, and enjoying snacks, Qiao Chuntao was thoroughly enjoying herself.
At this moment, he also confirmed the identity of the person who had been secretly following him.
……
This man was thin and of ordinary appearance, wearing a long robe, and looked like a schoolteacher.
Seemingly absorbed in the music, Qiao Chuntao silently observed the movements of her pursuers.
Just then, a teenager selling cigarettes came in.
"Three guns, Marlboro, ten books."
"Give me a pack of three-gun turrets," the man in the long robe beckoned.
Seeing that the man in the long robe had bought cigarettes, the young boy selling cigarettes was about to leave when Qiao Chuntao waved her hand and asked, "Do you have any Lao Dao cigarettes?"
P.S.: Please subscribe, give a reward, vote for me with monthly tickets, and recommend me with your votes. Thank you!
Please subscribe, please tip, please vote with monthly tickets, please recommend. Thank you.
(End of this chapter)