A car stopped at the door of the Shanghai Military Police Headquarters.
A driver wearing a suit, hat and white gloves immediately got out of the car and opened the passenger door.
Then, a middle-aged man in a gray robe got out of the car, walked up to the sentry, and said in not particularly fluent Japanese:
"Ms. Vedelia Gracie meets with the Chief of Police, Mr. Yano Renpei."
"Hold on."
The man waited outside for a while, and the sentry came out:
"Your Excellency, the Section Chief, can see you, but you need to be examined."
"OK, just a second."
The man came to the car, rolled down the rear window, said a few words in a low voice, and then opened the door.
Ms. Gracie, dressed in an English hunting suit, stepped out of the car.
…
Yano Renhei has been in a good mood recently.
Some time ago, he extorted a large sum of money from Li Shiqun. Then, his brother made military exploits on the front line and was promoted to major.
When the wind blows, the horse's hooves become diseased.
Is this what the Chinese saying says?
Ms. Vedelia Gracie?
He has never heard of such a number one person.
Just this Ms. Gracie?
Really ugly.
However, out of politeness, Yano Renpei still said politely: "Ms. Gracie, I am Yano Renpei, the head of the Police Division of the Military Police. Is there anything I can do for you?"
"Mr. Yano's English is fluent."
As soon as Gracie finished speaking, the housekeeper beside her immediately took out a white handkerchief and wiped the chair carefully. Then Gracie sat down:
"I know Section Chief Yano is very busy, so I don't want to waste your time. To put it bluntly, I want to rent a house next door to you."
"Oh, the one next door?"
"Yes, No. 520 Zhengmin Road."
No. 520 Zhengmin Road?
Yano Renping was startled.
There was originally a small warehouse, but it was later requisitioned by the gendarmerie and renovated.
"Ms. Gracie." Yano Renpei said quickly: "You can rent another place. That is the military site of the Imperial Japanese Military Police."
"It's just used as a warehouse and for interrogating prisoners." Gracie's information seemed to be very accurate: "Such a place can be found at any time, Section Chief Yano, please don't refuse in a hurry, please take a look at me first sincerity."
As soon as she finished speaking, the butler beside her immediately took out a check and placed it in front of Yano Renpei.
That was a check for three thousand dollars.
Gracie said lightly:
"This is three months' rent."
Yano Renhei was stunned again.
One thousand dollars a month?
Rent there?
"Ms. Gracie, what are you going to rent there?"
"A hand-printing shop."
Yano Renpei pondered for a moment: "Ms. Gracie, I don't have the final say on this matter alone. I need some time to think about it."
"Okay, Section Chief Yano."
Gracie stood up: "I live in the Richa Hotel. You can come to me at any time. Goodbye."
"Goodbye. Kawano-kun, help me see off Ms. Gracie."
Yano Renhei sat there, silent.
After a while, Kawano Tokugawa walked in: "Chief Yano, that's so weird."
"Yeah, it's so weird." Yano Renpei moved his mouth: "An American woman suddenly wants to rent a house here. Why?"
"Is there any conspiracy?" Kawano Tokyo frowned and said, "Is he from the military commander? Renting the house next to us, what actions are you planning?"
"Maybe, but my gut tells me she's not."
Yano Renpei also frowned: "Kawano-kun, are you using it to monitor us? They can't be that stupid. Although it is not far next door to us, the viewing angle is very poor. Whether it is used as a contact point or a surveillance station, it is Extremely inappropriate, so we converted it into a warehouse and interrogation room. But why? She must have had a purpose."
"This woman is very weird." Kawano Tokuyuki said quickly: "Why does a printing shop have to be opened near the gendarmerie? Where can't it be opened? Although we have no way to do anything to her due to her American status, but That housekeeper seems to be Chinese, Mr. Section Chief, we can arrest him directly."
"No, Kawano-kun."
Yano Renhei shook his head slightly: "Even if he is Chinese and an American butler, he will still make trouble. And what I value more is the rental fee of one thousand dollars per month. The empire's finances are tight, and the military police The team’s funds are also stretched thin, and this money can help us solve a lot of troubles.”
"You mean, rent it to her?"
"Lease it to him." Yano Renhei made up his mind: "I will personally report to the Commander. Mr. Kawano, it's up to you to keep an eye on them. Don't alert them. If there is any situation, report it to me as soon as possible. I know, this There must be secrets in women.”
"Hai!"
…
"Gracie has already started taking action. District Chief Meng, are you really sure?"
"Not sure, not sure at all."
Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "There are some things that there is nothing to lose if you try. If Gracie fails, it will have little impact on us. If she succeeds, I will know whether she is the crutch I have been looking for."
crutch?
Wu Jingyi didn't quite understand what he meant.
Only he knows best what his young master thinks.
Yu Yanchu hurriedly walked in: "Secret message."
"read."
"The Japanese army attacked Changsha. Tang Zihuan, the liaison officer of the 1st Infantry Battalion of the Nara Detachment, defected. He was picked up by our guerrillas and escorted all the way to Shanghai. Now he has arrived in Huzhou. Shanghai is ordered to provide full support to ensure Tang's safety."
"What?"
Meng Shaoyuan did not react: "Tang Zihuan, the liaison officer of the Nara detachment? Why does it sound like a Chinese to me? If I am not mistaken, the Nara detachment is the elite of the Japanese and the main force in the attack on Changsha, right? Why is there a defector? ?”
Wu Jingyi and Yu Yanchu also looked at each other.
The situation here seems a bit complicated.
Wu Jingyi asked cautiously: "Could this be a trap set by the Japanese?"
"It's a shitty situation." Meng Shaoyuan cursed: "If Tang Zihuan is a Japanese bait, what are you doing in Shanghai? Assassinate me? Assassination is a shitty thing. He doesn't care whether he can see me or not.
Even if he saw me, he would have gone through a rigorous search. What would he use to assassinate me? Bite me to death? Damn it, unless the Japanese are crazy.
Sent to Chongqing to spy on intelligence? Chongqing is now very alert, and the censorship and surveillance of these people are very strict, and they will be discovered at the slightest sign of trouble. "
"Then what do we do now?"
"What should I do?" Meng Shaoyuan frowned: "I was thinking of a big case, but a defector turned up. But if there is any way, we have to go up to the peak and tell him. We have to do it. Wu Jingyi, send someone to deal with him."
"yes!"
"If we can bring him in, find a place to put him in, and observe him for two days first, and then I'll go see him."
"yes!"
