It would be difficult for Zhou Sen to inquire about Suzuki Takeo. Moreover, he was a Manchu and had no apparent friendship with Suzuki Takeo, and he did not dare to inquire without permission.
But it was much easier for Suzuki Takeo to inquire about Zhou Sen's situation.
After Suzuki Takeo arrived in Kannai, he went to serve in the Dispatch Army. He had the rank of Daizuo. He had worked in martial arts schools in embassies and consulates abroad. He had been working in the intelligence field for a long time. Naturally, his new job was in intelligence, but he was low-key. Always play second fiddle.
Moreover, he works very competently and does not fight for power or profit. Therefore, he has always been very low-key, but he is very appreciated.
Zhou Sen was also worried that he would not be able to contact him again, but he did not expect that he would bring him news through his own channels.
Of course, it's not intelligence.
Even a simple "hello" let Zhou Sen know that the success of the "Come to Europe" group also meant that there was also a group of soldiers in the Japanese army who hated war and the atrocities of aggression.
Although there are very few people and they are all individuals, their existence has indeed made an indelible contribution to China's anti-Japanese and anti-aggression war.
Huizi is very happy. She is much freer in Xinjing than in Bingcheng, and no one knows her past.
Even if he knew that she was Japanese, he would not isolate her too much.
In Bingcheng, she was a bit different. Although Zhou Sen secretly supported her, she could still feel the alienation and even disgust of the people around her.
She also knows that this emotion is not brought about by herself, but because her country is invading and enslaving the people of this country. Do you expect them to be friendly to you?
The employees here in Xinjing are all newly recruited, and some of the female workers are ordinary Japanese. They do not come to understand the situation. Huiko is the head of the store, so it is naturally different.
"Sen" records that during the busiest time at noon, the occupancy rate is 80% almost every day. In addition to all kinds of exquisite pastries, it also sells coffee and hot milk drinks because it is located on the most prosperous commercial street in Xinjing.
The business is naturally good. In addition to the kitchen and operation room, there are more than ten waiters at the front desk alone. With more customers, you will naturally make money, and there will be more people coveting it.
But "Sen" Ji is a chain store and has a strong background, so it can survive in Xinjing. Otherwise, all the bones and dregs would have been swallowed long ago.
When Zhou Sen and Wu En arrived at "Sen" Ji, it was already one o'clock in the afternoon, but the store was still filled with 30% to 40% of customers.
This is already terrifying. It is enough to show the success of "Sen" in Xinjing. The turnover is almost comparable to the largest branch of Bingcheng Ningxiang Pavilion. In addition to the novel business model of "Sen" and the delicious food , which is also inseparable from Huizi's ability.
"boss?"
When Zhou Sen appeared in the store, Hui Zi, who was slightly busy, looked up and said in surprise: "Boss."
This is the first time for Zhou Sen to come to "Sen" Ji Xinjing branch. Chang Bo accompanied Bai Yulan once before when it opened.
I haven't been here since.
Zhou Sen, the boss, rarely interferes with business matters. Even the Bingcheng branch, he won't enter unless necessary.
Hui Zi suddenly saw Zhou Sen, not to mention how surprised she was.
"Manager Huizi, I'm on a business trip to Xinjing. I'll go back early tomorrow morning. I thought I haven't been to this branch since it opened. Come and have a look and have something to eat." Zhou Sen greeted him with a smile.
"Boss, what do you want to eat? Do you want to stay in Xinjing tonight?" Huizi hurriedly and enthusiastically greeted her subordinates to bring water to Zhou Sen and Wu En.
"I'm not picky about food. Give me whatever you have in the store now. As for my subordinate, you know he has a big appetite." Zhou Sen chuckled.
"Okay, I'll arrange it right away." Huizi agreed quickly.
When the boss arrived, there was no need for hospitality. Naturally, he brought out the best in the store, and the food was quickly served.
Zhou Sen was actually not too hungry. Wu En ate Zhou Sen's breakfast, which was actually not bad. The two of them finished the meal simply.
"Wu En, you stay here, I'll go out to do some errands and be back before five o'clock." Zhou Sen left Wu En behind, went out alone, and got on a bus.
Wu En also knew that Zhou Sen had something to do without him, so he didn't ask too many questions. After being with Zhou Sen for a long time, he also understood that shutting up was more important than ever.
Zhou Sen went to see Mr. Jincheng.
They made an appointment at a cafe in the city. Although he hadn't been there for more than a year, he still had an impression of the new capital.
With his superb memory, he quickly found the cafe Jincheng mentioned.
However, he still put on a little disguise, changed his face, and arrived half an hour early, but he did not enter immediately.
Instead, he looked around the nearby streets and found a shoe shiner, then found a store to buy a pack of cigarettes, then opened the door of the cafe and walked in.
It's okay to be cautious.
Sometimes a little caution can save your own life. This is the basic tenet of being a spy.
Ordered a cup of coffee and waited slowly.
As time passed, Zhou Sen checked his watch. If no one showed up in another two minutes, he would leave immediately.
No lateness is allowed for this meeting.
In the afternoon, there were not many people drinking coffee. They were in twos and threes. Listening to the conversation, most of them were Japanese.
Only Japanese people have the leisure to go out and drink coffee. Most Chinese people are running for their own lives.
The door was pushed open.
As far as his eyes could see, Zhou Sen saw two people leaving and coming in. The person in front of him was Jincheng, and there was a person behind him who he had never seen before. He had a strange face, but he followed closely behind them.
Zhou Sen didn't say hello, but Jincheng looked around and recognized Zhou Sen at a glance, and walked straight over.
It wasn't that Jincheng had good eyesight, but an intuition, and there was also a box of cigarettes and lighters placed specially by Zhou Sen on the table.
This is a code.
Different placement methods represent different meanings, which only those who make joints know.
"Sir, do you mind?" Jincheng walked over, took out a cigarette, pointed to the lighter on the table and asked.
"Please."
"Thank you." Jincheng picked up the lighter, lit it, lit the cigarette in his hand, and put the lighter back.
"Sir, have you just arrived in Xinjing?"
"Yes, how did you tell?"
"I see that your husband is covered in dust, and there seems to be a trace of fatigue between his brows. He must be tired from traveling, visiting relatives and friends, or looking for a job?" Jincheng sat down.
"How about visiting relatives and friends, what about getting a job?" Zhou Sen asked smoothly, and the man who followed Jincheng sat down at another table next to him.
"Sir, your demeanor and manner of speaking are not ordinary. I, Koji Kincheng, work in a government department..."
"My name is Taro Obuchi." Zhou Sen reported the name he used when he first met Jincheng.
"It turns out to be Mr. Xiaoyuan..."
This is the beginning.
The conversation that followed became much more harmonious. Zhou Sen told Jincheng the general situation of his visit to Xinjing.
Jincheng also learned about Jin Ronggui's assassination from the newspaper, but he didn't expect that there were so many things in it.
Jincheng also answered Zhou Sen's doubts. His information about Jin Ronggui's itinerary came from the transportation department.
Because the railway department is under the management of the Ministry of Transport, Jincheng is very convenient in this regard, but because it is easy to source information, he overlooks some details, such as the arrangement of carriages, which is not from Xinjing.
If he discovers this, he will definitely remind Zhou Sen in the intelligence.
Of course, Zhou Sen didn't tell Jincheng what he wanted the news for, but after Jin Ronggui was assassinated, he also understood.
"Why assassinate Jin Ronggui, he is completely insignificant now?" This is what Jincheng is dissatisfied with.
Although Jin Ronggui is a traitor, he is not important now, and it is not necessary to kill him to change anything.
In Jincheng's view, this approach was extremely stupid.
"I did not arrange the assassination, and I have no such plan. The reasons are very complicated, and I can't explain it to you at the moment. But this matter does not involve me, and now this case is up to me. Responsible for the investigation," Zhou Sen explained.
"Are you responsible for the investigation?" Jincheng heard this and opened his mouth wide. What is the difference between this and "a thief shouting to catch a thief".
"I can't help it, but the inside story of this case is complicated. What I want to make sure now is that besides you, there are other people who leaked Jin Ronggui's itinerary, and this leak may have happened before you told me." Zhou Sen said.
"You mean, Jin Ronggui went to Bingcheng?"
"Yes, to put it simply, before I knew that Jin Ronggui was going to Bingcheng, the Bingcheng Security Bureau already knew that someone was premeditated to assassinate him." Zhou Sen said.
"Hiss..." Jincheng took a breath of cold air.
He only paid attention to this news after receiving an urgent message from Zhou Sen, so he didn't know about it before.
"This matter has nothing to do with you, but if you have been exposed to this type of information, Xinjing's investigation in this regard may affect you, so you must be careful." Zhou Sen reminded.
"Don't worry, I just paid attention to it, not particularly concerned about it. Moreover, this is also my job. I didn't understand the situation in detail. At most, I just made a routine inquiry." Jincheng explained.
"That's Lao Jin, right? How is his recovery going?"
"I asked someone to get the medicine you mentioned. It was really effective and saved his life. He is now cured."
"is that OK?"
Jincheng knew that Zhou Sen was asking if there was any problem with the source of the "medicine", so don't let this be traced to Jincheng and Lao Jin.
"Don't worry, it's no problem." Jincheng said.
"Well, that's good." Zhou Sen nodded, "Be more careful, the war situation in Europe will usher in drastic changes, which may change your fate and mine, take care."
"Lao Jin has no official position, and it is easier for him to travel between Xinjing and Bingcheng than me. If you have anything to do in the future, contact him directly. This is safer," Jincheng said.
"Okay." Zhou Sen nodded. He asked the cafe waiter to get a pen and paper, write down a contact information, and let Lao Jin burn it after reading it and remembering it.
After coming out of the cafe, Zhou Sen got on a rickshaw and went to the largest department store in Xinjing to buy some gifts.
We are going to Saburo's house in Shibuya for dinner in the evening, so it is not appropriate to go empty-handed.
After shopping, I went directly back to the "Sen" Ji Xinjing branch.
Later in the evening, Ono drove over to pick up Zhou Sen and Wu En.
Wu En was naturally not qualified to be a guest at Shibuya Saburo's home. Ono arranged for him to go to the Xinjing Police Department Guest House first.
Then, we went to Saburo's house in Shibuya together.
Shibuya Saburo was quite happy with Zhou Sen's arrival, especially since Zhou Sen brought gifts to him and his wife.
Of course, he also knew that Zhou Sen's business trip was an impromptu decision, without any preparation in advance, and all the gifts were bought in Xinjing.
However, he was not unhappy at all. At least Zhou Sen respected and cared about him as a teacher.
"Teacher, the student came here in a hurry. This is a little thought for you and my wife." Zhou Sen handed over two boxes.
One box contains tea and the other contains women's cosmetics. Both items are naturally valuable.
"I'm very happy that you can come see me. Do you have any gifts? Please come in." Saburo Shibuya greeted with a smile and patted Zhou Sen's shoulder affectionately.
Ono, who was behind him, saw this scene, and his eyes flashed. Even he, his personal secretary, had never received such treatment.
It can be seen that Saburo Shibuya loves and respects Zhou Sen.
Shibuya Saburo's wife took the gift from Zhou Sen and went to the kitchen to arrange the banquet for the evening.
Before eating, of course there is something to talk about.
Especially Zhou Sen, who wants to report the recent work situation to Saburo Shibuya.
Saburo Shibuya was very concerned about the work of the Special Intelligence Room and asked many questions, which Zhou Sen answered one by one.
Zhou Sen also told Saburo Shibuya that he had taken over the assassination of "Jin Ronggui" on the train. Of course, Jiro Kageyama and the Security Bureau had no reservations about what they did.
"It seems that Kageyama wants to lure this person out."
"Teacher, since this person is willing to cooperate with the empire, why is he so cautious? Moreover, we haven't figured out what his purpose is yet," Zhou Sen said.
"Well, Kageyama-kun and Akiyama-kun handed this eucalyptus to you, which shows that they trust your ability." Shibuya Saburo said.
"Teacher, there are basically not many clues to dig out about the gunman. There are only two directions now. One is the informant letter sent by this mysterious man to the Security Bureau, and the other is the news about Director Jin's decision to go to Ice City. This news has been leaked. There are two sources, one is from Xinjing, and the other is the Qin family in Bingcheng."
"Well, the Qin family is very likely to do so. They will keep this kind of thing a secret if they haven't seen it before."
"Yes, but if the news was leaked by the Qin family, it would be difficult to investigate. Someone in the Qin family died, and there are many people coming to express their condolences. People come and go. As long as someone leaks the news at will, the person who said it has no intention. , if the listener is interested, the news may have spread out inadvertently." Zhou Sen analyzed.
"So, you plan to start with that informant letter?" Saburo Shibuya understood Zhou Sen's thoughts.
"This is the only direction that students can think of at the moment. Please give some advice from the teacher." Zhou Sen said respectfully.
"Do you have any guesses about the organization behind the assassination of Director Jin?" Saburo Shibuya asked with a slight hesitation.
Zhou Sen was stunned, what did Saburo Shibuya mean by asking him to guess the organization behind the gunman?
"Students have indeed done some analysis, but we still can't tell who did it." Zhou Sen replied cautiously.
"Which one do you doubt the most?"
"Director Jin made many enemies during his tenure in Bingcheng and Binjiang. In addition to political enemies, they are the rats hiding in the ditch. They hate Director Jin deeply. This time the incident happened suddenly. Unless someone reports on it, we are afraid They had no idea that someone would secretly plot to assassinate Director Jin, and the consequences would be disastrous. The identity of the gunman has not yet been determined, but he is basically from the bottom. Among the bottom, the only one with such organizational power is the underground party of the Communist Party of China. However, They don’t engage in assassinations unless they target traitors within their own ranks..."
"Your analysis makes sense, but is there anyone else who has the motive for this assassination?"
"Yes, but he was eliminated by the special agent Director Colin who first took the case." Zhou Sen explained that Lin Dakuan was not incompetent. When the case came into his hands, he naturally had to use the elimination method to identify possible targets. excluded.
He had no control over Xinjing's side, and anyone over in Bingcheng who had issues with Jin Ronggui or had murderous motives had already been punished by him.
"Could that be Su Fang?"
"I'm afraid the Soviet side doesn't have this motive. If Director Jin is dead, what will they gain?" Zhou Sen said, "This is purely to harm others without benefiting oneself. How could the Soviets do such stupid things?"
"Well, that's true. Who could that be?"
