No trace of espionage

Chapter 862

Ai Xiuren's performance next convinced Lin Chuang that he was not an ordinary person.

When he ate the "Jiuzhuan Dachang", Ai Xiuren commented: "Well, the sweet and sour taste is too much, covering the original fragrance of the Dachang..."

When he ate the roast chicken, he said again: "The soaking time in the soup is too short, and the meat tastes dull..."

Lin Chuang tasted it and felt that his evaluation was very pertinent.

Needless to say, this guy is a connoisseur.

A person who is so particular about "eating" is an ordinary person?
Lin Chuang became very interested in Ai Xiuren.

He was thinking about how to check his background in Shandong.

In Shandong, in addition to the military command, I also have an old friend Wu Wen.But now that the Japanese army has occupied LY, the military command probably only has secret personnel in Jinan. It would be inappropriate to use this power to investigate an unimportant Ai Xiuren.

In addition, Wu Wen has already withdrawn to the northern Jiangsu area, which is far away from LY, so he is beyond his capabilities.

Therefore, the investigation of his details can only be done.

"Then let's put him under my nose, so that I can observe closely." Lin Chuang secretly made a decision.

"Mr. Ai, how old are you this year? What are your plans for the future?" Lin Chuang asked.

"I'll be 48 after the new year, plan? I don't have any plans, I'll live with my daughter." Ai Xiuren replied.

"48 is not too big, you can't just be idle like this, you have to do something?" Lin Chuang said.

"Do things?" Ai Xiuren glanced at Ai Wanyi, saw that the daughter hadn't spoken, and then said: "I don't know anything, except farming, but there is no land in Shanghai for me to plant."

"Sir, why don't you let my father go to the center with me, and arrange a light job for him. He can help the actors, and he can also listen to the opera." Ai Wanyi said to Lin Chuang.

Before Lin Chuang could answer, Ai Xiuren quit first: "No, no, no, actors are cheap, I don't want to serve them."

"Okay, this old boy is indeed from the hometown of saints, and he is still so feudal. He can say the word 'cheap industry', which shows that this old boy is not simple, but has some knowledge." Lin Chuang secretly said.

"Then what are you doing?" Ai Wanyi asked.

"I'm willing to farm."

"Where is there any land for you to plant?"

"Aren't you in charge of the center? I don't believe it. The center is all cement land, so there is no land? Even if it's divided into two-thirds, you can grow vegetables and melons."

"I'm just a secretary, and my husband is the director of the center, who is in charge of the house. Even if I can be in charge, the center can't get you a piece of land. What's the matter? Oh, the place where literati gather is full of sorghum flowers, it's no longer a joke." ?"

"Girl, anyway, I won't help the opera singer. Either let me farm the land, or you can give me the travel expenses, and I'll go back to Shandong. Anyway, now that you can live on your own, I won't hang on to you anymore."

"No, I can't go back to my hometown. Isn't it courting death if I go back now? Besides, you are my only family member. Who will take care of you?"

"..."

Ai Xiuren stopped talking.

Lin Chuang thought for a while and said, "Xiaoyi, how about this? Isn't there an open space to the west of our office? There must be two or three acres of land, right? It was originally planned to build a movie theater, but now it can't be built after a while, so just Let your father plant that piece of land. He can do what he loves to do, and he is also close to you, and father and daughter can also have a care, wouldn't it be the best of both worlds?"

When Ai Xiuren heard this, his eyes lit up, and he looked at his daughter expectantly.

"Sir, is there a field of crops in the center, isn't that outrageous?" Ai Wanyi disagreed.

"It's okay. The land is not small. Let your father plant some flowers on the outside, which can be regarded as beautifying the environment. People in the center can go for a walk and enjoy the flowers. Some fruits and vegetables are planted inside, which is not conspicuous. Besides, it’s not shameful to grow crops, we Chinese pay attention to farming, studying and heirloom, this is quite noble, I think it’s okay.” Lin Chuang said.

"Thank you, Mr. Lin, thank you, Mr. Lin." Ai Xiuren did not wait for his daughter to speak, and thanked her first.

Ai Wanyi glanced at her father, then at Lin Chuang, and said, "Sir, I have troubled you for the reunion of my father and daughter."

"No need to thank you. Your father is considered an employee of the center. He receives a salary and can handle the crops, vegetables and fruits he grows by himself." Lin Chuang waved his hand.

"No, no, Mr. Lin, I won't receive my salary. I grow and eat by myself. The produce from two or three acres of land is enough for me to eat and drink." Ai Xiuren said hastily.

"This old boy is not greedy. But, how could such a loyal person cultivate a daughter of a spy? It's really strange." Lin Chuang thought to himself.

"Salary is still essential. Farming also requires investment, right? Let's do this. Half of the vegetables and fruits you grow will be given to Orchid Garden, and the salary will be considered the price." Lin Chuang said.

"The land is yours, and the produce on the ground is yours. I don't want it. As long as I have work to do, I'm satisfied." Ai Xiuren said.

These words made Lin Chuang have a further favorable impression of Ai Xiuren, and he said in an unquestionable tone: "That's it, don't refuse anymore."

"Thank you, Mr. Lin. Oh, your heart is really... a great kind person, there is no one in ten miles and eight villages..." Ai Xiuren said emotionally.

Ai Wanyi didn't speak, she glanced at Lin Chuang and lowered her head to eat.

Apparently, she too was touched.

"Damn, it's good to have money, you can give alms at will, and you can gain a good reputation." Lin Chuang thought proudly.

"Mr. Lin, I still have a request, I wonder if it can be done?" Ai Xiuren was silent for a while, then looked up at Lin Chuang.

"You said, as long as it can be done, it will naturally be done."

"Ordinarily, I shouldn't make any more demands. This is enough for me, but this matter cannot be done without you." Ai Xiuren said embarrassingly.

"Understood, you mean about your brother?" Lin Chuang asked.

"Yes, yes, it's about cultivating virtue. Mr. Lin, you are so smart. I haven't said it yet, but you said you guessed it."

"Father! Didn't I tell you that I didn't let you mention him?"

Ai Wanyi put down her chopsticks and looked at her father displeased.

"Girl, although your uncle is useless, he is your own uncle after all. I can't stand the thought of him still suffering in prison. I have seen him a few times during the exile. He is skinny and crippled. Oh, it’s poor. He has already received his retribution, so don’t hate him. If I eat and drink outside, and he suffers in prison, he will go underground in the future. How can I tell your grandpa and grandma? Your grandpa and grandma I love him the most..." Ai Xiuren said this and wiped away his tears.

Then he said: "Sir, I can't plant two or three acres of land by myself. Let my brother come out to help me. Don't worry, if you don't let him get a salary, let him work for nothing. Please, let him come out." .”

"Okay, Mr. Ai, do as you wish, but there is one thing, you must discipline him well and stop doing wicked things, otherwise, I will kill him with my own hands!"

Hey, Lin Chuang was brought by Ai Xiuren, and he also spoke his native dialect.

(End of this chapter)