Bingcheng is not too big even if it is big. Compared with big cities like Shanghai and Peking, it is much smaller. It is not too small even if it is small.
In Manchukuo, Bingcheng can be said to be the first big city to stand out.
Therefore, it is not unusual for a city to have one or two relatives that they don’t know or have met.
After living for decades, it is normal for a relative to appear in your family that you have not seen for decades.
After the fifth server, there are more relatives with the same surname. As long as the families are separated, it is normal for them to never see each other again in their lifetime.
What's more, for a relative like Bai Tailai, if the two families hadn't had some business dealings, they would probably never have crossed paths in their lives.
Bai Yulan didn't do the "food" business in the past, and her demand for food raw materials was very small. When ordinary people buy salt, sugar, etc., don't they have to go to wholesalers to supply them?
When "Sen" grows bigger, the amount of raw materials required will increase, so it is more cost-effective to go to wholesalers to get the goods directly, and the cost will also be reduced.
Only when the word "white" cannot be written in one stroke like this can the relationship be continued.
When it comes to business matters, Zhou Sen is a hands-off shopkeeper and never wants to take too much care, so it's natural that he doesn't know.
"Give me Bai Tailai's invitation, and I'll deliver it in person." Zhou Sen thought for a moment and said to Bai Yulan.
"You want to go in person?" Bai Yulan was quite surprised.
"Don't worry, I'm not biased. I have something to discuss with Bai Tai in person. By the way, I gave the invitation to Chang Bo and saved Chang Bo a trip." Zhou Sen explained.
"Let me tell you, why would you send invitations when you have nothing to do..." Bai Yulan muttered.
"Have you had any contact with Binjiang Station recently?" Zhou Sen asked.
"There's nothing going on here. We won't contact you even once for ten days and a half. With the help of the 'Iron Blood Society', they don't dare to take the lead easily. There's no special mission for them from above. I guess they're just trying to survive."
"Just so inactive?"
"What can they do?" Bai Yulan said disdainfully, "With just a few people, if they use the tricks in the pass here, aren't they asking for trouble?"
"It's normal to make mistakes. If you make a mistake, just correct it. We can't be so mean. We are all in the same boat after all." Zhou Sen chuckled.
"As long as it doesn't involve me, they can do whatever they want."
"Actually, it's quite difficult for them to do anything. Without a foundation like yours, they can't get down to the grassroots level. If they want to make contributions quickly, they can only use other means to pave the way. Usually it's money and beauty. These two things are probably not as good as those in Chongqing. Biandu cannot give them support, so their life is actually not very easy." Zhou Sen analyzed.
"They still have funds, and I am self-sufficient." Bai Yulan said, "How do you plan to explain to the Japanese, Mr. Zi of the 'Iron Blood Society'?"
"It's normal that I can't find out the eucalyptus that others can't find out. What do you think?" Zhou Sen chuckled.
"Yes, this case was done by Bai Gangzi before, but he didn't find out. After half a year, I asked you to check again. It's normal that he didn't find out." Bai Yulan nodded.
What Zhou Sen didn't say was that even if the Juntong Binjiang Station was found, he didn't plan to move. It would be good to act as a shield for Bai Yulan's "skate" team.
"Why are there so many White Russians on your list?"
"They are old friends of mine. This time I took this opportunity to connect with each other and get together." Zhou Sen explained.
"I don't know him anyway, you just have to figure it out." Bai Yulan nodded.
"What do you think about receiving and returning gifts?"
"Do we have any customs and particularities here? I really don't understand this aspect." Zhou Sen spread his hands. He really doesn't understand this aspect.
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"Otherwise, why don't you ask Aunt Chun tomorrow?"
"That's fine." Zhou Sen looked at his watch and said, "It's getting late. Is it time for you to rest?"
"I have to wait for a while and feed the baby before going to bed. Otherwise, if I fall asleep and get up to feed the baby again, I won't be able to sleep for a long time." Bai Yulan said.
"I think Aunt Chun and the others dress their children too much. It's really unnecessary for children. It's okay to wear a little less than us adults. This way the children's resistance will be better. You believe me..."
"You are a first-time father, how did you know?"
"I am a father for the first time, so I don't know how to find books to study. It is the crystallization of the wisdom of the predecessors. Don't you know? Raising a child requires hunger and cold. If you eat too much and wear too warm clothes, it may not be a good thing. , just listen to me." Zhou Sen said.
"Okay, I'll tell Aunt Chun and the others later." Bai Yulan nodded. She had heard some old sayings, but actually doing them was another matter. Whose child doesn't feel distressed?
"I'll go get the baby for you..."
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"This is some information I can get now. I hope it will be helpful to you." Jiang Rou asked Ai Qing to meet and handed him an envelope.
"I know, please be more careful at home." Ai Qing couldn't help but remind him. He already knew Chang Bo's identity.
Naturally, he also guessed Bai Yulan's identity.
Then Zhou Sen's identity will be revealed...
However, they don't know who they are yet, otherwise, they are afraid that the current cooperative relationship will turn into a hostile relationship in an instant.
"Why?" Jiang Rou was confused. What should she be careful about at home? Zhou Sen and her were in the same group, and Bai Yulan, her sister-in-law, treated her like her own sister.
"I'm just reminding you, don't expose your identity at home. This will bring trouble to you and the family." Ai Qing quickly changed his tone and said.
"I understand, Comrade Hai Dongqing." Jiang Rou nodded and didn't think much about it. After all, it was the comrade's concern.
"Then I'm leaving." Ai Qing nodded, stood up and left.
Jiang Rou then left the meeting place, but what she didn't know was that a tail was hanging behind her.
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"Lang Ge..."
"Are you sure, have you seen the other person's face clearly?" After hearing this, Qin Lang's face changed slightly, a little unnatural.
"No, the other party deliberately covered half of his face, and I didn't follow him very far before he lost me." The subordinate said shyly.
"Okay, I understand. If Xiaorou goes out alone again, you should report to me as soon as possible." Qin Lang ordered.
"Yes, Lange."
"Go do it." Qin Lang waved his hand and sat on the chair with a heavy heart, his eyes falling into confusion.
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Under the arrangement of Zhou Sen, Hong Lianghui met Mr. Hong. Although the two fathers and sons were not related by blood, Mr. Hong had raised Hong Lianghui for more than ten years. In addition to providing him with food and drink, he also provided for him to study. It can be said that he had a profound upbringing.
In front of the bed, when Hong Lianghui saw his adoptive father, who was seriously ill and skinny, he knelt down with a "pop".
"Dad, my son is unfilial!"
"It's Hui'er, you're back..." With the help of the old servant, Mr. Hong sat up slowly. The old man was in poor health and could no longer have great emotional ups and downs. Although he had some restraint, he still couldn't control it. Old tears flowed down.
Originally, his adopted son wanted to provide for him until his death, but as a result, not only did he not wait until that day, he ended up in this miserable situation now.
"Dad, how are you? I'll go find a doctor for you?"
"No need, Officer Zhou found the best doctor for me. If it weren't for him, I might not be able to survive now." Mr. Hong said, "Hui'er, dad doesn't understand what you did outside. When you grow up, Now, I have my own opinions, but dad just asks you to follow the right path, don’t do things that harm others, and be a man worthy of your ancestors and your own conscience..."
"Dad, I understand. Don't worry, I will definitely listen to you." Hong Lianghui knelt beside the bed, sobbing.
"I am satisfied that I can see you again before I close my eyes." Mr. Hong was already giving his last words, "After I leave, this house will be left for your Uncle Liu to live in, regardless of whether you can come out or not. , you can’t even drive him away, and you have to provide for him until the end of his life..."
The father and son must have something to say to each other in the end, so Zhou Sen and Anna subconsciously retreated from the room.
About half an hour passed.
Hong Lianghui walked out of the room without wiping away the tears from his eyes.
"How about it?"
"My father is gone." Hong Lianghui's eyes looked numb, feeling sad but unable to cry.
gone?
Zhou Sen understood that Mr. Hong had passed away. He finally waited until his adopted son came back to take him on his last journey in life. Although it was not perfect, he could rest in peace.
"Officer Zhou, can I stay and watch my father's wake?" Hong Lianghui asked.
"No, I have already taken a big risk by bringing you out to see Mr. Hong. You must go back with me now, otherwise, you will not be able to bear the consequences." Even if Zhou Sen couldn't bear it anymore, he couldn't agree at this time. Hong Lianghui.
Perhaps it could be explained that he asked Hong Lianghui to come back to see Mr. Hong for his needs, but if he agreed to let him stay at the funeral, that would be of a different nature. If someone caught him with this, it would bring consequences to himself. dangerous.
What's more, it doesn't make much sense for Hong Lianghui to stay.
"Don't worry, I will arrange Mr. Hong's funeral arrangements so that he can be buried as soon as possible," Zhou Sen said.
"Thank you, Officer Zhou." Hong Lianghui said, "Can I stay with my dad for a while longer?"
Zhou Sen nodded.
Hong Lianghui fetched water and cleaned Mr. Hong's body. Zhou Sen gave some money to the old servant to buy some white cloth, paper ingots, candles and the like, and helped the family build a mourning hall.
The longevity material has been prepared a long time ago, and no matter how short of money, he is not willing to sell it.
"Let's go, I'll leave it to Old Liu to take care of Mr. Hong's death, you can rest assured." Zhou Sen looked at Hong Lianghui who was kneeling on the ground and said.
Hong Lianghui nodded, then came to the center and kowtowed three times until his forehead was bleeding. Then he stood up, put on handcuffs, and was escorted to the prison car.
"Watch him tonight."
"Don't worry, Brother Sen."
He sent the person back to Songhua School and told the jailer not to have any accidents happen at night. After all, Wen Lin was already dead.
After coming out of Songhua School, Zhou Sen drove to the "Intelligence Room" on Youyi Road. Let's call it "Finland Building" for now. After all, it has no formal use in Zhou Sen's hands.
There were two people who came here yesterday. When Zhou Sen came over to take a look, all four of them were there, working hard cleaning and tidying up the house.
"Yesterday, I assigned a task to Muren and Fu Changming, which is to think about what would be good if our house could do some business. The two of them should think about it carefully when they go back. If they have any good ideas, they can come to us. I said it or told Lilac (Anna).”
"Sir Zhou, what exactly do you want us to do when you select us here?" Fu Changming couldn't help but ask.
"After cleaning this place, Ding Xiang will take you to the temporary office and tell you what your job is." Zhou Sen said, "Now, continue."
"Can't you tell them now?" Anna was confused.
"Young man, temper your temper before you can use it easily." Zhou Sen explained with a smile.
"As if you are much older than them?"
"I have more experience than them!"
"I heard that you are going to host a full-moon banquet for my daughter and son. Who will be invited then?" Anna asked.
"There are a lot of people invited this time."
"Do I have an invitation?"
"Why do you want an invitation? Once you receive the invitation, you have to follow it with a gift. With such a big family fortune like mine, you can't go too easy with the gift." Zhou Sen glanced at her.
"Then you mean you won't invite me?"
"Do you need to invite me? That's my subordinate, and he will work as a free laborer for me when the time comes." Zhou Sen said with a hey.
"Really, are there any red envelopes for you?"
"It would be nice to have a meal with you, and I also need a red envelope!" Zhou Sen laughed and scolded, "Do you know where our former instructor Front lives?"
"I know, why, you have something to do with him?"
"This time when we set up the intelligence room, he is also on the list. I have to go and talk to him personally." Zhou Sen explained.
"Didn't he do a good job in Ice Special Agent? How come he was transferred to our intelligence room?" Anna said in surprise.
"This is what Deputy Minister Sato means. The collection and analysis of intelligence work on the Soviet Union from the Ice Special Agents will be transferred to our intelligence room." Zhou Sen said, "But the formal handover will have to wait. .”
"It seems that you are about to be promoted, Director of the Intelligence Office. Such an important position cannot be held by non-Japanese?"
"According to Zuo Tengying's wishes, I can serve as deputy director at most, and he will also serve as director." Zhou Sen explained.
"Understood, we do the work, and he gets the credit. If something goes wrong, he stays out of it, and we take the blame." Anna said jokingly.
"If you know it, don't say it. If we want to do this, don't do this job." Zhou Sen reminded.
"I'm just saying a few words in front of you, will you tell the truth?" Anna came closer and asked.
"How did you check on Wen Lin's girlfriend?" Zhou Sen gave in and changed the topic.
"The girl named Lu Yan was sent to Shanghai by her father."
"Shanghai, is she already engaged?"
"I haven't heard about the engagement. Not long after Wen Lin's accident, her father found a relationship and regained her freedom. Then she was sent to Shanghai and she never came back." Anna said.
"Shanghai is also our territory now, so we can use our connections to inquire about Lu Yan's situation." Zhou Sen said.
"This is not an easy thing to do." Anna groaned.
"Everything depends on human effort. How do you know it won't work if you don't do it?"
