above the point of the knife

Chapter 404 "Brother-in-law"

"Case closed?"

Qin Xiong was taken aback when he got the news through his own channel. He never expected this result.

Zhou Sen actually hastily closed the case of "Ye San'er" being killed, and this case obviously has many doubts.

How did he close the case?
What did he want to do? Qin Xiong fell into deep thought for a moment. He had fought against Zhou Sen several times. He knew that this guy who was a few years younger than him was definitely not a good guy. Tui is a guy who is good at forbearance, not easy to deal with.

If it was someone else, he wouldn't think too much about it.

However, regarding Zhou Sen, he had to think a little more. What was his purpose of closing the case hastily, and would he have any intentions?
He also sent someone to watch over Feng Hua's side, and it seemed that nothing happened, which also made him feel weird.

Huang Fujun and "Ye San'er" had no grievances or enmity, Feng Hua would definitely be involved in this matter, but Feng Hua was safe and sound.

This is unusual.

Did Su Wenqing make some kind of deal with Zhou Sen, or did something happen to Huangfu Jun?
The possibility of the former is great, and the possibility of the latter is not excluded.

For a while, Qin Xiong became confused.

Knowing nothing is what makes him most uncomfortable. He really wants to know what happened here.

After thinking about it again and again, he decided to go to Feng Hua and Xiao Wan's residence in person.

I ordered my men to go down and buy some gifts, children's toys and snacks, as well as a big watermelon to relieve the heat, and drove over here.

It was Aunt Liu who worked in Xiaowan's family who opened the door. When she saw Qin Xiong, Aunt Liu let him in without saying a word.

"Mr. Feng, Ma'am, Mr. Qin is here." Aunt Liu stepped into the living room to report.

Feng Hua was taken aback, and was about to get up and go upstairs. He didn't want to face Qin Xiong yet, it was too embarrassing, and he didn't know what to say.

However, Qin Xiong had already come in with gifts and watermelon, and when he saw Feng Hua sitting on the sofa, he pretended to be surprised: "Sister Xiaowan, oh, my brother-in-law is here too, that's great, I just bought a big Watermelon, and said that the younger sister and the child can’t finish it, so it’s fine if you’re here.”

"Qin Xiong, are you interested?" Feng Hua naturally wouldn't give Qin Xiong a good look, but he was not mentally prepared for a while.

"Hey, how can you say that you have left the Su family now? We used to stand as rivals, but now we are not. What do you think, sister Xiaowan?" Qin Xiong handed the watermelon and presents to Aunt Liu, and smiled. Xiang Xiaowan asked.

"Ah Hua, my righteous brother is right. You are not the Su family anymore, and you have nothing to do with the Su family. The grievances between you are also due to the competition between the two families, and now this relationship does not exist anymore. Why can't you let it go?" Xiaowan hesitated for a while, and then tried to persuade her.

"Xiaowan is my younger sister, and you are my brother-in-law. We are a family now. President Su has kindly nurtured you, but you have done a lot for him over the years, which can be regarded as repayment." I have given him the grace of nurturing." Qin Xiong said, "He married his daughter to you, but did you become his son-in-law one day? He is now married to fill the house. It is said that the little lady is already pregnant with Liujia. It's a son, the Su family will have a descendant, do you still need to stand up for him?"

"Qin Xiong, have you finished talking? After finishing speaking, please leave immediately. You are not welcome in my family." Feng Hua stood up angrily, pointed to the door of the living room, and reprimanded.

"Feng Hua, you fell out with Su Wenqing. You lost your job and your income. Even if you still have some private savings, you still have Xiaowan's mother and child. You can't just sit and eat in the future. Come and help me. The treatment is not as good as it is. You are inferior to Su Wenqing." Qin Xiong also stood up, and said with a very serious expression.

"Put away your kindness, I won't go." Feng Hua directly refused.

"Ah Hua..." Xiao Wan felt a little anxious when she heard this. Feng Hua's refusal of Qin Xiong in this way directly made the relationship deadlocked.

"Don't interrupt, if you still want to live with me." Feng Hua scolded Xiaowan.

"Okay, I know you just broke up with Su Wenqing, and you won't be able to change it for a while, but I can wait for you to calm down, and we can talk again, and I will save the seat for you." Qin Xiong also knew that he should get up I'm leaving. Let's go on, there's nothing else but quarreling, "Xiaowan, I'll come to see you and Xiaobao next time, please leave."

"Brother, I'll see you off." Xiao Wan chased him out.

"Xiaowan, it's understandable for Feng Hua to be in a bad mood because of such an accident. After a long time, he will understand. Don't force him, let him calm down first." Qin Xiong walked out of the door and turned around. exhorted.

"Well, thank you brother, you came to see us without any suspicion."

"What are you talking about? You are my righteous sister, and I should care about you." Qin Xiong said, "Okay, let's go back. He needs company most now, and you are the most suitable person."

Xiao Wan nodded, watched Qin Xiong get into the car, then turned around and went back.

……

Qin Xiong went to the residence of Feng Hua and Xiao Wan, and Zhou Sen soon received a message from the "Double Celebration".

Unexpected things.

Qin Xiong will definitely go to Feng Hua, it's just a matter of time, if he doesn't go, there is really a problem.

"The old Fengtian tailor called me and asked me to try on the cheongsam. If it doesn't fit, I can modify it." Anna knocked on the door and walked into Zhou Sen's office to report.

"Oh, then you go, I won't accompany you." Zhou Sen nodded and said.

"Well, I always let you go, it's easy to show flaws, it's okay for me to go alone, it will make it easier for the other party, but how do I pass the language barrier?"

"Have you learned? Over the past few days, you have learned to communicate in Chinese, or you can test it out. If the other party can speak English, you can also use English?" Zhou Sen said.

"Yes, this is a good idea." Anna nodded.

"I have to take some time to visit Hong's hometown. If possible, arrange for Hong Lianghui to meet Lao Hong. This is probably the last time they will see each other," Zhou Sen said.

"Alright, I hope Mr. Hong can get Hong Lianghui to speak up and provide us with more clues." Anna nodded.

"Then let's do it separately, it will be more efficient." Zhou Sen said.

"agree."

……

Zhou Sen wanted to take Wu En to Hong's home, but suddenly received a call from Kwantung Army intelligence, asking him to go to No. 3 Yiyuan Road.

He had no choice but to go first.

It was only after he arrived that he found out that it was Deputy Minister Sato of the Intelligence Department who came to him again. Ever since he learned about the relationship between Sato Yoshiro and Sato Toshi, he paid special attention to the Japanese surnamed "Sato". He also knew about this Sato Deputy Minister. one time.

It was found that he really had a relationship with the two brothers Sato Toshi and Sato Yoshi. According to the Chinese relatives, Sato Ying was their cousin.

He is at odds with the "Sato" family. The death of Sato Yoshiro is not unrelated to him. Sato Toshi's arm was broken by Chang Bo's hand, which is also related to him. Now he is going to see Sato Hideo again. He is his successor. Takeo Suzuki's position.

Originally, he had no direct contact with Hideo Sato. His immediate boss in the intelligence department was Lieutenant Mishiro Shiraki of the intelligence squad, and he was in the fifth group in the intelligence squad.

Therefore, Bai Mu is usually the one he sees the most. However, he doesn't keep in touch with Bai Mu at work, so he doesn't come often.

He only needs to report information on time and receive funds. He doesn't have to take care of other things, and he can't take care of them.

Hideo Sato's office is the original office of Takeo Suzuki, but everyone has different habits and styles.

After Hideo Sato came, the furnishings of the office were naturally changed. Takeo Suzuki's requirements were relatively simple, and he did not have special requirements for desks, chairs and sofas. Basically, he used the old things of his predecessors.

It is not your own private property. As long as it is convenient to use, there is no need to replace it with a new one, which is a waste of public funds.

Hideo Sato is different. He has requirements for the interior and decoration of his office. He used to be a diplomat, so his taste is naturally different.

The Persian velvet carpet has a feeling of "deep mud feet" when stepped on, and there is no sound at all. Compared with the "creaking" sound made by stepping on hardwood floors, it is indeed extraordinary.

The sofa was replaced. Although the European court leather sofa is not the latest, it looks much more expensive than the previous one. I don't know where it was moved from.

The desk has not been changed, but the chair has been replaced. There is also a solid wood wine cabinet, which is very beautiful. There are many foreign wines, brandy, whiskey and so on in the glass cabinet.

"Sir Sato, the humble Zhou Sen has been ordered to come here!" Zhou Sen walked in slowly with his head bowed, stood with his hands down about three feet from Sato Ying's desk, and called out respectfully.

Hideo Sato is somewhat similar to Yoshihide Sato, but not so much like Jun Sato. He is like Yoshihide Sato, who is older.

The khaki military uniform is tightly buttoned, and he looks like a very strict person. Generally, such people are not so easy to deal with, with high rules and demands.

"Zhou Senjun, please sit down."

"Don't dare, it's better to stand in a humble position." Zhou Sen said hastily.

"Don't be nervous, it's not the first time we've met." Hideo Sato raised his head slightly and said with a smile.

"Yes, but it's the first time I'm alone in your office." Zhou Sen bowed his head and said.

"What to drink, I have wine and coffee here, but no tea."

"Coffee bar." Zhou Sen thought for a while. He was in the Japanese office for most of the day, and he was not familiar with it. Drinking alcohol was definitely not an option, but it was clear that he had to choose, so the only choice was coffee.

At least coffee can be refreshing.

"Okay." Hideo Sato rang the bell, called his adjutant, and asked him to make a cup of coffee and come in.

"Zhou Senjun, the intelligence headquarters of the Kwantung Army is working on a plan. This is an internal top-secret plan. We need your participation."

"Me?" Zhou Sen suddenly felt flattered.

"You don't need to know the content of the plan, but you have a particularly important task, which is to help us figure out all Soviet Russia's troops and military deployment in the Far East." Hideo Sato said solemnly.

"Sir Sato, I'm afraid I can't do such an important thing alone." Zhou Sen said in surprise.

"I will equip you with enough manpower, you can rest assured about this." Sato Ying said.

"Thank you, Commander Sato, for your trust. I will definitely live up to your expectations." Zhou Sen said hastily.

In such a situation, he could not refuse.

Zhou Sen knew very well that some people in the Kwantung Army had always been obsessed with the Far East. For the army, Nanyang was not their battlefield, and they were not familiar with it, but the Far East was a familiar battlefield.

If the army wanted to make great achievements, apart from the Chinese theater in Guannei, it had no choice but to fight against the Soviet Union.

Japan never forgets about Soviet Russia, and it also has the idea of ​​revenge and shame. Also, for its own safety, it must not let a powerful neighbor lie beside its bed. Dismembering and occupying Soviet Russia is in line with Japan's strategy What's more, it can also allow Japan to get rid of that long and narrow island and truly own a continent.

He knows the context of history. Japan and the Soviet Union will sign a formal "non-aggression" treaty next year.

Of course, the signed treaty was meant to be torn up, and the subsequent "Guan Special Performance" plan, if it wasn't for a strategic shift, might have become real, and the razor prime minister made two-handed preparations.

And there has always been a group of people within the Kwantung Army who have been promoting the war against the Soviet Union. After all, this is the meaning of their existence.

If there was no need for war against the Soviet Union, the Kwantung Army would not need to maintain such a large scale, and they would be transferred to the Guannei or Nanyang battlefields, and this is far less meaningful than fighting the Soviet army. The obsession in the hearts of many Japanese army officers.

"In addition to Miss Anna, I also assigned you an intelligence advisor who understands the Soviet army and a tactical advisor."

"Intelligence advisors are fine, but tactical advisors are..." Zhou Sen feels strange. It is understandable to have an intelligence advisor. Why do you assign me a tactical advisor to study the tactics of the Soviet army? Then he is not a soldier. What about that? I don't have any experience. Shouldn't tactical consultants be placed in the Kwantung Army's staff?

"The authenticity of some information needs them to help you check and judge. They are all experts from the Soviet side." Sato Ying explained.

"Yes, when will it start, and how should I start my work?" Zhou Sen asked. He and Anna can do whatever they want. The radio station can be set up directly at the home on Cannon Street.

But now they have added more manpower and hired two consultants. Do they have to have office space, other auxiliary staff, and even equipment.

"Didn't you apply to set up a cover company outside as a safe house for your group?" Sato Ying asked.

"Yes, Chief Sato, Anna and I are also working in the police department, so we need a cover identity and a place of work to facilitate our work. After all, the police department is full of people and is not suitable for secret work. It's not too good, I have a wife, and it will cause misunderstandings, so I thought about finding a place to do legitimate business as a cover, so that I could work secretly without being disturbed." Zhou Sen explained.

"This idea is very good, I agree very much, do you have a good address?" Sato Ying asked.

"No suitable one has been found yet."

"The Ministry of Intelligence has a property on Friendship Road. It used to belong to a Finnish company. You can buy it with money. As for what business you want to do, I don't interfere. Your team can rely on this company to build, and you can also change it. With one identity, the police department will file it, and the security bureau will keep it on file, everything is not a problem." Sato Ying said.

"Is this asking me to fabricate another identity?"

"Yes, this is also conducive to work." Sato Hideo nodded.

(End of this chapter)