Zhou Sen did not go to the room on the note, nor did he meet the person who asked him to borrow a fire again. Everything was peaceful.
Zhou Sen reads books in his room during the day, except for going out to smoke and eat. Rarely leave the hatch.
Anna basically stayed in the cabin, and Zhou Sen bought her meals from the ship's restaurant. Only in the morning of the next day, she and Zhou Sen went to the ship's deck to bask in the sun for a while.
Three days is not a long time.
It passed in the blink of an eye.
The first time I went out to sea, the blue sea was so beautiful, and it opened my mind a lot. However, many people cannot see the danger beneath the calmness.
By the time danger comes, it's already too late.
This is quite similar to Zhou Sen's current situation.
It would be great if he could spend such peaceful and comfortable days with Bai Yulan. If he had the opportunity in the future, he would definitely take such a trip with Bai Yulan.
Two people traveling around the world together.
I don’t know when and how long it will take to realize this wish.
It will definitely come true. It will only take five or six years, and it will pass with patience.
…
Woo!
The whistle sounded, and the coastline was finally seen. The largest deep-water port in the Far East appeared in everyone's sight.
Peaceful, quiet, what a beautiful picture, this place is like a paradise.
No war, no disaster.
There were more people on the deck. Many of them were visiting Vladivostok for the first time. Naturally, they were very excited and cheered.
Zhou Sen and Anna also walked onto the deck and looked towards the coastline. They looked at each other and smiled. They finally arrived. They still had one more checkpoint to pass, which was customs inspection.
Although they did not carry any contraband, their documents were all forged. Once they were found to be fake, they would be in trouble.
The sea breeze smelled fishy and salty, and the whistle frightened the seagulls flying freely on the sea, and they flew westward in groups.
The Henry was a mixed-passenger and cargo cruise ship. It carried various goods exported from the United States to the Soviet Union, mainly industrial products, medicines, medical equipment, etc., and then returned to the Soviet Union from the United States and in Hawaii and Nagasaki. Russian guest.
Zhou Sen and the others boarded the ship from Nagasaki, so they would definitely be interrogated by customs officers, and they would even be called to a small black room alone for questioning and investigation. This was inevitable.
A 10,000-ton sea-going ship is too large and cannot enter the port under its own power. It requires a pilot ship or a tugboat to complete the ship's docking.
Not far away is the homeport of the Pacific Fleet of the Soviet Navy. There are seven or eight warships parked in the port. They don't look particularly huge, and are much smaller than the Japanese naval warships docked in Nagasaki.
The Soviet-Russian Pacific Fleet is very powerful among many medium-sized countries, but in the eyes of world powers, it is really not enough.
Even the second-rate Japanese navy cannot compare. It is just an offshore defense fleet.
However, in offshore waters, the Japanese navy did not dare to easily try to suppress the tiger's beard.
Under the tugboat's tug, the Henry moved slowly toward Haishengwei Port. This process was very slow. It took almost half an hour before the ship landed.
An announcement is made on board to disembark passengers.
Zhou Sen and Anna had already packed up the salutes. They came back from the United States, so the salutes were naturally indispensable.
These were all prepared by Saburo Shibuya for them. It was obvious that they had been prepared during their training.
Otherwise, how could they be so fully prepared? Moreover, each piece of clothing, especially the coat, even has a list, the source, the store where it was purchased, how much it cost, and the details of the purchase.
This cannot be accomplished in a day or two.
Shibuya Saburo spent a lot of effort on him.
These clothes are suitable for him to wear, even the underwear, including Anna's.
Apparently, Saburo Shibuya had already gotten their clothes size.
The two people had two suitcases, one big and one small. The big suitcase contained their clothes and Anna's cosmetics.
The small suitcase is a valuable item. Before leaving, Saburo Shibuya gave Anthony his father's heirloom jade ring and private seal.
These two things can prove his identity. If they are useful, he will naturally take them with him, as well as the two Bibles.
Regardless of whether it is put to use or not, it is always a good idea to bring it with you.
Although his wealth was not revealed, Zhou Sen was not stupid enough to wear the emerald ring directly on his hand. What he wore on his hand was a wedding ring, which was worn by Steven Zhou when he and Martha got married. Bought from a jewelry store in Fan City.
Carrying two suitcases, Zhou Sen walked behind Anna and followed the flow of people to the shore.
Finally we set foot on the land of Vladivostok. This place used to belong to China. It was first occupied by Tsarist Russia and then Japan. After the October Revolution, Soviet Russia occupied it again.
Now it has become the bridgehead of the Soviet Far East. No one is willing to return a city with such an excellent deep-water, ice-free port.
The queue to go ashore was very long.
Everyone must go through customs inspection and quarantine procedures, which requires some vaccinations before being allowed to enter.
Such as cholera and typhoid vaccines.
You must have an official vaccination certificate, otherwise, where did it come from, it will go back to where it came from.
"Chinese?"
"He is a Chinese American." Facing the customs and quarantine personnel, Zhou Sen hurriedly explained, naturally speaking in English.
"What are you doing in Vladivostok?"
"Visiting relatives, oh, it's with my wife, she is a Russian-American, and her uncle is in Khabarovsk." Zhou Sen explained, pointing at Anna.
After taking a look, the quarantine officer asked some more questions and found no flaws. Then he raised his hand and punched a blue stamp of "Passed" on the passport, indicating that he could pass.
Zhou Sen and Anna breathed a sigh of relief. Fortunately, they had received professional training. Otherwise, it would be difficult for them to get past these seemingly simple questions.
The luggage inspection went smoothly, but it took a long time. By the time the two cleared customs, it was already 12 noon and they were leaving.
The hunters were faster than them because they carried less luggage. At first glance, they were ordinary people at the bottom, so there was nothing suspicious about them.
"Let's find a place to eat first." Zhou Sen said.
"Well, you decide."
Zhou Sen has been accustomed to Russian food since he was a child, and Anna is Russian herself, so there is no problem that she is not used to it.
They found a restaurant called "Paul's" near the port.
There are still yellow-skinned Chinese people in Vladivostok, so when Zhou Sen and Anna walked into the restaurant, the waiter was not too surprised.
Zhou Sen ordered a sturgeon, beetroot soup and toast, which are all Russian specialties.
After finishing lunch, Zhou Sen paid the bill.
They need to stay in Vladivostok for one night, then buy a ticket to Khabarovsk. Of course, they also need to go to a local bank to exchange some rubles. After all, the US dollar is not the common currency here.
…
The red hotel opposite Lenin Square.
Zhou Sen took out his ID and went through the check-in procedures. They were a couple, so naturally they only had one room. After they settled down.
Take a short break.
Zhou Sen took Anna out.
Although I know Vladivostok from the photos and Maratov’s explanation, I have never seen it in person. This opportunity is not to be missed.
Always gotta see it.
They went to the train station first because they needed to buy two train tickets to Khabarovsk. The tickets were not stressful and they were bought easily.
As for the hunters, Zhou Sen didn't need to worry. They were far more familiar with the situation in Soviet Russia than he was.
Vladivostok is not that big. In one afternoon, he and Anna walked through most of the city, leaving the rest for later.
There should always be something to look forward to next time.
The two of them were like a real couple, holding hands, extremely intimate, and even feeding each other affectionately.
Zhou Sen doesn't care about this feeling. He has already prepared it mentally and treats it as acting. As for Anna, he doesn't know.
But she is a professional agent and should know that this is work.
Dinner was very simple. The two of them ate some bread and barbecue at an ordinary tea shop on the street. They did not drink alcohol and ordered a glass of kvass.
The taste is slightly different from what I drank in Bingcheng, and most people can't taste it.
Although it is already the end of April, the night temperature in Vladivostok is still relatively low, four or five degrees lower than the Ice City.
Zhou Sen was going to pick up the radio station, and Anna also wanted to go with him, but he refused. This matter is always dangerous.
If two people are killed together and there is no one to deliver the message, then the entire mission will fail.
Zhou Sen took Anna back to the hotel, changed into a gray windbreaker and hat, and called a car to go to Silante Street.
This street is not far from the Golden Horn. It is very bustling at night. You can see fashionably dressed young men and women on the street, as well as Soviet military officers, especially the charming female soldiers. This is definitely the most beautiful place in Vladivostok. Landscape.
Helen's Bar, easy to find.
Under the colorful neon lights, there is a smell of temptation, and the air is filled with the sweet aroma of fine wine.
The sky is high and the emperor is far away, and the big bosses in Moscow can't even see the revelry and sensuality here.
Japan has a consulate in Vladivostok, and similarly, many Western countries have consulates in Vladivostok, and there are many foreigners here.
There are businessmen, journalists, scholars, adventurers, and spies.
Although this place is not as good as Ice City and is known as the "Spy City" of the Far East, there are many spies active here, especially Japanese spies.
There are also lurkers arranged by Anthony in Vladivostok, but Zhou Sen's mission this time is not mainly to contact them.
He was going to Khabarovsk, where the political and military capital of the Soviet Far Eastern Republic was located.
As soon as the door was opened, a wave of heat hit my face. Compared with the cold temperature outside, the heat inside the bar made people sweat.
The seats in the bar are almost full. Drinking wine and listening to soothing and melodious music. There is also a small stage where a group of young people are dancing. There are social youths, young college students, and military officers. It is very lively.
Zhou Sen asked for a glass of beer.
I found a booth and sat down, and first observed the environment in the bar, especially the location of the exit and back door.
Of course, there are restrooms.
After finishing a glass of beer, Zhou Sen walked to the bartender's work counter with an empty glass: "Is there anyone here calling back to the Love of Iceland?"
"Sir, do you need Iceland Love?" A working bartender put down the cup in his hand and walked over and asked.
"Yes, can you adjust it?"
"I can't, but my master can." The bartender said.
"Then ask your master to come over." Zhou Sen nodded.
After a while, a white man in his thirties was called over. Zhou Sen glanced at him: "Can you make Icelandic Love?"
"Hello, sir, my name is Walter. Everyone here knows it." Walter politely stretched out his hand and said.
Zhou Sen reached over and shook hands with the other party.
"Hello."
"How many glasses of Iceland Love would you like sir?" Walter asked.
"A glass and a half."
"Sir, this request is quite strange. What should I call you, sir?"
"Ma Lan."
"Wait a moment." Walter smiled, nodded to Zhou Sen, and started to operate, after some fancy moves.
Walter pushed the prepared "Iceland Love" to Zhou Sen: "Go inside. In the second cabinet in the employee locker room, the key is in the coat pocket at the entrance. Get your things and leave through the back door immediately."
"Thank you!"
Zhou Sen took a sip of the cocktail, held it in his mouth instead of swallowing it, put the money under the glass, and left.
Although Walter may be "one of his own", he is also a stranger, and he cannot try things from strangers easily. If he were not afraid of people being suspicious, he would not even touch them at all.
It’s quite cautious and interesting!
Walter looked at Zhou Sen's leaving back and muttered to himself.
