Chapter 548: Getting involved
Cheng Qianfan changed out of his casual clothes.
Wearing a crisp patrol uniform, his figure becomes more upright and handsome.
His polished riding boots stepped on the wooden stairs, and the owner of the restaurant led him diligently, saying compliments and pleasantries.
‘Inspector Xiao Cheng’ had a faint smile on his slightly tipsy face.
The smile is weak and the corners of the mouth are raised. People who hate him will have an even greater urge to beat him.
“Inspector Cheng, here we are, Boss Huang is waiting for you inside.”
Cheng Qianfan yawned, waved his hand, and 'waved away' the owner of the hotel as if he were driving away flies, then pushed the door open and entered.
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Araki Harima stood by the window sill, lifted a corner of the curtain, and looked at the bustling crowd on the street.
“Boss Huang, what are you looking at?” Cheng Qianfan’s voice sounded from behind.
“Mr. Cheng is here.” Araki Harima looked back and said.
After the footsteps outside the door faded away, Araki Harima continued, "The French Concession is too prosperous. This place should not belong to the French."
As he spoke, he asked Cheng Qianfan, "Miyazaki-kun, what did you see?"
I saw the subjugated slaves!
I saw unyielding and resistance!
Cheng Qianfan walked to the window, looked outside, and said to himself.
A few young people were promoting anti-Japanese aggression on the street. They were chased by Lu Jiufan and the patrolmen. Smart citizens deliberately blocked the patrol, created chaos, and helped the chased people escape.
"Stupid and insensitive Chinese people occasionally have a few jumping rabbits." Cheng Qianfan said with a sneer. He rubbed his temples, sat on a chair, took out the cigarette case, flicked it, and held a cigarette in his mouth. The cigarette case was thrown carelessly on the table.
Lighted the cigarette and took a long puff. Holding the cigarette in his right hand, he pressed his thumb on his temple to wake himself up.
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“Have you been drinking?” Araki Harima smelled the smell of alcohol and asked.
"Hmm." Cheng Qianfan nodded and sighed, "Business is difficult, and you have to do everything yourself."
Araki Harima frowned slightly.
In the past, he would have been very dissatisfied with Kentaro Miyazaki's behavior and attitude, and he would have looked down upon Miyazaki as a person.
It's okay now, although I still can't understand it, but it's about the situation and not the person. As for Miyazaki, after this period of contact, Araki Harima is now willing to accept this 'simple' friend.
"Miyazaki-kun, if the section chief sees you like this, he will be unhappy." Araki Harima said.
"Yes, I know." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, "So, it can be seen that I trust Mr. Araki so much."
Araki Harima frowned, and for a moment he didn't know what to say. Although the two of them had become very close and had become friends, sometimes, given his personality, he still couldn't fully adapt to his new friend. .
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“I’m really sorry, I was called by Pete to go to the warehouse this morning.”
"What did Mr. Araki ask me for?" Cheng Qianfan picked up the teapot and poured tea for himself and Harima Araki. "You didn't delay Mr. Araki's business."
Cheng Qianfan was not found in the morning and after waiting for several hours, Araki Harima was still a little angry.
However, Cheng Qianfan's words made Araki Harima helplessly shake his head, speechless.
Peter is the deputy squad leader of the investigation team of the Political Department, and he is also the source of goods for this guy Miyazaki's black market business. Peter invited him, and Kentaro Miyazaki naturally had no choice but to obey his orders.
“The section chief asked me to find you.” Araki Harima said.
“Araki-kun.” Cheng Qianfan’s face changed and he looked nervous, “What happened?”
“What the section chief means is to arrange for you to get close to Zheng Weilong.” Araki Harima said.
“Approaching Zheng Weilong?” Cheng Qianfan looked puzzled.
"Lu Xingge went to see you. According to my speculation, his purpose is most likely to find out information about Zheng Weilong from you, and even to rescue Zheng Weilong through you." Araki Harima said.
"It is indeed possible." Cheng Qianfan frowned and thought for a moment, nodded, and said, he looked at Araki Harima, "Have you confirmed that the person is Lu Xinge from Shanghai Station?"
"I have asked Ruan Zhiyuan, and I can basically confirm that the person you described is Lu Xingge, the leader of the fifth action team of the Shanghai Station Operations Brigade." Araki Harima nodded, "Ruan Zhiyuan spoke highly of this person, calling him a Shanghai man. The number one operations expert in the station operations team."
Hearing this, Cheng Qianfan showed a scared expression. When he saw Araki Harima looking at him, he smiled awkwardly.
Araki Harima understood why White House Zaki Kentaro had such an expression. He shook his head inwardly, but didn't say anything.
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“So, what the section chief means is to arrange for me to pretend to be entrusted by Lu Xingge, secretly contact Zheng Weilong, and strive to gain Zheng Weilong’s trust.” Cheng Qianfan thought.
"Yes." Araki Harima looked at Cheng Qianfan, "Miyazaki-kun, this task is very important. If we can deceive Zheng Weilong's trust, it will be very crucial for us to wipe out the Shanghai station of the Secret Service."
Araki Harima’s tone was encouraging, “Miyazaki-kun, such an important task is a reflection of the section chief’s trust in you.”
“If we can capture all the Secret Service Shanghai Station through this plan, Miyazaki-kun, you and I will make a great contribution..."
Then, he saw Kentaro Miyazaki twisting his neck unnaturally and frowning, as if he noticed his gaze on him, and Miyazaki quickly changed his expression and smiled.
This smile is a bit forced.
Araki Harima was a little angry, but also a little puzzled.
However, he soon figured out why White House Zaki Kentaro had such an expression.
This guy Miyazaki doesn’t want to perform this task!
Miyazaki Kentaro is the guy who cares most about his business.
Even, military exploits are not very attractive to Kentaro Miyazaki.
For Miyazaki, personal safety and money are the most important.
Obviously, this action has a certain degree of danger. Given Miyazaki's character, he is naturally unwilling to participate.
“Miyazaki-kun, this is the section chief’s order.” Araki Harima said in a deep voice.
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan said seriously, "Once the section chief gives an order, Miyazaki will definitely obey it."
After a pause, he showed an embarrassed expression, "It's just that this matter is extremely important. I'm worried that I won't be able to do it, which will ruin the section chief's major affairs and affect Mr. Araki's military medal."
Araki Harima frowned. In his opinion, Miyazaki's words and deeds were just looking for excuses.
“Miyazaki-kun, since the section chief has formulated this plan, he naturally believes in your ability.” Araki Harima said.
“Araki-kun—” Cheng Qianfan opened his mouth.
"Miyazaki-kun, please listen to what I have to say!" Worried that Miyazaki Kentaro would have another excuse, Araki Harima interrupted what Miyazaki Kentaro was about to say and said, "If you have any doubts or need my help, You can raise it with me and I will fully cooperate with you."
"I -" Cheng Qianfan frowned, as if he wanted to find another reason, and paused for two seconds before saying, "I am very unfamiliar with Zheng Weilong. Approaching him rashly will inevitably arouse this person's suspicion and vigilance. Wouldn't it be bad? It’s a big deal for the principal.”
"Don't worry, I will arrange for Ruan Zhiyuan to assist you." Araki Harima said, "Ruan Zhiyuan is Zheng Weilong's assistant and knows Zheng Weilong very well. With him here, you can master some of Zheng Weilong's personal habits, life preferences, and temperament. It is absolutely possible. Act with purpose.”
"What is the relationship between Lu Xingge and Cheng Qianfan?" Cheng Qianfan thought for a while and asked, "If you don't understand this relationship, it will be easy to reveal the secret."
“According to our speculation, Cheng Qianfan and Lu Xinge should have been good friends in their early years, or they were probably sworn brothers,” Araki Harima said.
“Does Zheng Weilong know the relationship between these two people?” Cheng Qianfan asked.
"I don't know." Araki Harima shook his head. "I asked Ruan Zhiyuan. Ruan Zhiyuan didn't know the personal relationship between Lu Xingge and Cheng Qianfan. He thought Zheng Weilong most likely didn't know either."
“Cheng Qianfan was a member of the Secret Service during his lifetime?” Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Probably not." Araki Harima shook his head. He couldn't help frowning and asked, "Miyazaki-kun, you should know this best. If Cheng Qianfan has another hidden identity, you have been pretending to be Cheng Qianfan for a year and a half. They How could I not contact you?"
"What if, what if Cheng Qianfan is a sleeper of a certain party? If I act rashly and approach the secret service, wouldn't it be..."
"Miyazaki-kun!" Araki Harima finally couldn't bear it anymore and said coldly, "There's no reason why. This is the section chief's order, and you must obey it."
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"Araki-kun, don't get excited." Cheng Qianfan smiled coquettishly, handed over a cigarette, and lit it for Araki, "I just think more and do things more carefully."
Araki Harima's body had a strong smell of blood.
Cheng Qianfan took a puff of the cigarette and judged in his mind that this was the freshest smell of blood, indicating that Araki Harima was staying in the torture room before coming to meet him, and was most likely interrogating Zheng Weilong.
Araki Harima glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki, are you being cautious?
Obviously they are greedy for life and afraid of death, and they rack their brains to find excuses to shirk tasks.
“Miyazaki-kun, you have successfully approached Zheng Weilong, defrauded him of his trust, and strived to capture all the Shanghai stations. With such great achievements, your position within the Super High School will definitely be promoted.”
Araki Harima was thinking as he spoke, racking his brains to think of the words that 'motivated' Kentaro Miyazaki, "There is an old saying in China, promotion will naturally lead to wealth."
Before he finished speaking, Araki Harima saw Kentaro Miyazaki’s eyes light up.
“Araki-kun.” Cheng Qianfan said.
“Miyazaki-kun, please speak.”
“The head of the Shanghai Station of the Secret Service must be a very important person.” Cheng Qianfan said with an excited expression.
"Of course, Shanghai Station is the first class of the Secret Service..." Araki Harima said and closed his mouth. This guy Miyazaki just bit the word "weighty" very hard.
Considering Kentaro Miyazaki’s character, Araki Harima immediately understood what Miyazaki meant by ‘weighty’.
“Zheng Weilong should be a very important and important figure.” Araki Harima pondered for a moment and said.
"Araki-kun please reply to the section chief. Miyazaki must not be afraid of sacrifice, demand himself to be loyal to the emperor, and handle this matter wholeheartedly." Cheng Qianfan said solemnly, his eyes seemed to be shining.
Araki Harima took a deep look at Kentaro Miyazaki.
Sure enough, when it comes to money, Miyazaki-kun's attitude is completely different.
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“When and how should I approach Zheng Weilong?” Cheng Qianfan asked.
"Wait for my news in the afternoon." Araki Harima thought for a moment and said, "I will continue to electrocute Zheng Weilong at noon. If this person speaks, the plan will be adjusted accordingly."
"Electrocution?" Cheng Qianfan's eyes revealed a strange light, and the corner of his mouth curved in a cruel and weird arc, "I have heard about this punishment for a long time. It is said to be very effective. No one can remain silent under electrocution. Yes, if you can see it with your own eyes, it will definitely be a beautiful scenery."
"Not this time. If you go to watch the execution, everyone will know that you are from the empire." Araki Harima said, "Under electrocution, there is a high chance that the prisoner will speak. However, it is not impossible that there are die-hards who can survive the electrocution." molecular."
“How is that possible?” Cheng Qianfan was surprised.
"Some Chinese people are harder than toilet stones." Araki Harima said, "My friend in Peiping wrote a letter and mentioned something. They caught a red party and used all kinds of punishments, including electrocution. None of them were able to get this person to speak."
“To deal with such die-hard elements, we must physically destroy them.” Cheng Qianfan snorted coldly and said.
At the same time, his heart seemed to be bleeding, and he could imagine what kind of inhuman torture this comrade in Peiping suffered.
"This person has been brought to Shanghai from Peiping. If Miyazaki-kun is interested, you can practice on this person." Araki Harima said.
“Bring him to Shanghai? Why not just deal with it in Peiping?” Cheng Qianfan asked in surprise.
"According to our investigation, this person was sent to Peiping by the Shanghai Red Party." Araki Harima said, "The section chief hopes to find a breakthrough in destroying the Shanghai Red Party from this person."
Cheng Qianfan was greatly shocked, but there was a look of disdain on his face, "Red Party? They don't have people or guns in Shanghai, so they can't make a difference."
"I think so too." Araki Harima said, "However, the section chief said that the Red Party is good at demagogueing people and inciting the Chinese people to resist the empire. If this continues, it will eventually be detrimental to the empire, so it is best if the Red Party has not formed Wipe it out before the climate."
“Goodbye, Section Chief.” Cheng Qianfan was slightly startled, then immediately showed an expression of admiration and said.
Araki Harima glanced at Kentaro Miyazaki. He was sure that Miyazaki did not agree with the section chief's views, but this did not prevent this guy from flattering the section chief, even if the section chief was not here now.
"Most of the national government is greedy for life and afraid of death. This is true whether it is the Party Investigation Office or the Secret Service. In my opinion, Zheng Weilong will definitely talk under the electric shock." Cheng Qianfan brought the topic back. He could not reveal it. He seems to be more interested in the topic of the Red Party.
Despite how much he longed to find out more information about that comrade.
"This is exactly what I want to say." Araki Harima said, "Araki-kun, if Zheng Weilong speaks, then your mission will change."
“What change?” Cheng Qianfan said immediately.
Araki Harima subconsciously wanted to say something, but when the words reached his lips, he swallowed them back.
Miyazaki is a man who is greedy for life and afraid of death. If he knew that the mission would be adjusted to Zheng Weilong cooperating with him to infiltrate the secret service, he would definitely try his best to shirk the blame.
Let the section principal discuss this matter in person.
(End of this chapter)