"There are a lot of things that don't make sense in the whole thing!"
Meng Shaoyuan murmured: "When Kendall has never been to China, who does he see when he arrives in Shanghai? Can't he go directly to Chongqing from Hong Kong and must detour to Shanghai? To meet Kendall for such an important task, send Tang Dujin Come?"
Wu Jingyi remained silent.
You don't have to worry about these things yourself.
Although Master Meng is very shameless, he also has a good point. As long as important cases are handed over to him.
"I really can't figure it out." Meng Shaoyuan frowned: "There are many unreasonable things, but I still can't find the common points. Wu Jingyi, in any case, all the clues that appear must have common points."
But what is the common point?
Meng Shaoyuan had not thought of it yet.
"District Chief Meng, we found it."
Xiao Zhong walked in, holding the photo that Meng Shaoyuan found in his hand: "This man's name is Hodford Keynes, an American. He has lived in China for twenty years. He is an authentic China expert and a professor."
Hodford Keynes.
Why does Kendall have a picture of him in his luggage?
"Prepare the car, we have to go meet Professor Keynes. Wu Jingyi, you continue to investigate the source of the call."
…
The place where Professor Keynes lives is a two-story building with typical French features.
There is only one old servant.
When he heard that Meng Shaoyuan was visiting, Professor Keynes received him happily.
"I have heard of you." Professor Keynes smiled: "I maintain a good relationship with Mr. Moyes, the president of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. He even specifically mentioned you to me at the New Year's reception held by the Bureau of Industry and Commerce this year."
"At that time, I was on the run in another city." Meng Shaoyuan didn't hide anything: "Professor Keynes, I came today to ask for your help on something."
"It would be an honor to serve you."
"Do you know a man named Chester Kendall?"
"Yes, I know him."
Meng Shaoyuan took out a cigarette.
He immediately noticed Professor Keynes frowning.
"You don't smoke?" Meng Shaoyuan asked.
"Yes, I'm not used to the smell of cigarettes. Of course, you can smoke it if you want."
Professor Keynes pushed the ashtray in front of Meng Shaoyuan.
Meng Shaoyuan thought for a while, but still didn't smoke: "Can you introduce this Mr. Kendall to me?"
"He works for the bank." Professor Keynes said quickly: "He is a smart man, has a beautiful wife, and two lovely children. His wife's name is Cora... Yes, Cora, I remember... …”
Professor Keynes said it very carefully.
Meng Shaoyuan also listened attentively, and waited until the professor finished speaking before asking: "So, has Mr. Kendall contacted you since he came to Shanghai?"
"No."
Professor Keynes shook his head, "I didn't know he came to Shanghai. Why did you come to me and ask about him?"
"He's missing."
"Oh, missing? Did the patrol room report it?"
"not yet."
Meng Shaoyuan played with the cigarette in his hand: "We found your photo in his luggage, so I thought he was with you."
"I'm afraid I'm going to disappoint you, sir." Professor Keynes sighed: "He didn't come to me, and he never contacted me. Poor Kendall, I hope he is safe and sound."
"Yes, I think he will be safe and sound." Meng Shaoyuan also sighed: "Professor, I heard that you have lived in China for twenty years?"
"Yes." Professor Keynes immediately became enthusiastic and said: "I taught you in Peking for ten years, and then lived in Wuhan and other places for a period of time, and finally came to Shanghai. In this city, I also lived Three years.”
"Have you ever returned to the United States?"
"No." Professor Keynes said with some pride: "I am studying this ancient country. I think I will continue to live in it for five to ten years before returning to the United States. I will put all my experience in China See what you hear and tell the Americans and Europeans everything about this country.”
"Thank you for being able to promote China for us."
Meng Shaoyuan stood up: "I'm sorry to bother you so rashly. I hope we have a chance to see you again next time."
"Yes, it will definitely happen."
Just as he was about to leave, the old servant had already cut off the food and bowls and chopsticks.
"It's time to eat."
Professor Keynes checked the time: "Would you like to stay for dinner?"
The dishes, chopsticks, knives and forks are all ready.
Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "Thank you very much for the invitation, Professor Keynes, but I have something else to do."
"Okay, then I won't keep you."
…
Meng Shaoyuan got into the car: "International Hotel."
"Brother Meng, did you gain anything?"
"No, I just met a cute old man." Meng Shaoyuan smiled lightly: "China is really a fascinating country. Everyone who lives here for a long time will fall in love with her, right? By the way, Xiaozhong, do something for me."
"What's up?"
"Become a garbage thief for me!"
Stealing trash? What's the meaning?
…
Tang Dujin was waiting impatiently in the hotel.
When Meng Shaoyuan walked into his room, he found that he hadn't touched a bite of the food that Manager Ge had brought for him.
"How's it going? Is there any news about Kendall?"
"Not yet, Brother Tang, why don't you eat?"
"Eating? How can I have the time to eat?"
Tang Dujin smiled bitterly: "In the morning, Minister Kong's telegram came again, and the wording was already harsh."
"No matter what happens, you still have to eat."
Meng Shaoyuan persuaded him again and again, sat down and lit a cigarette.
So beautiful.
Meng Shaoyuan took a few sips and said, "Brother Tang, you did a good job with Mr. Song, why did you go to the Ministry of Finance again?"
Tang Dujin had already picked up his chopsticks, but put them down when he heard this: "Mr. Song told me that although it is good to run a bank, it will eventually give me a way out. I used to be an inspection and audit specialist in the Ministry of Finance , so it’s more suitable to do this.”
"Brother Tang, we all know that Mr. Song was the Minister of Finance before." Meng Shaoyuan said slowly: "Later he resigned in anger. Although he has the ability to get you into the Ministry of Finance again, are you not afraid of being tricked?"
"Am I afraid? What am I afraid of?"
Tang Dujin sneered: "Although Mr. Song is no longer the Minister of Finance, there are many of his old subordinates in the Ministry of Finance. I just work hard and conscientiously. Who can do anything to me?"
Meng Shaoyuan smiled, but it was just a superficial smile: "Brother Tang, if I should ask something that I shouldn't ask, Mr. Song didn't give you any special tasks when you arrived at the Ministry of Finance?"
Tang Dujin's expression changed slightly: "What does this mean? I don't quite understand."
"You see, in our industry, there are undercover agents and so on." Meng Shaoyuan explained very carefully: "For example, to spy on some intelligence."
"No." Tang Dujin denied it.
Meng Shaoyuan let out a long sigh:
"Brother, what kind of things have you done? You don't even know until you are about to die!"
