Back at the detective agency in Daowai District.
Lin Qingge first locked the door from the inside, then ran to the window and pulled the curtains shut.
After ensuring the window was completely covered by the curtains, she turned around, her gaze fixed intently on the person before her.
Lu Huaiying, however, was not intimidated by this display, maintaining his usual indifferent and calm demeanor.
This peculiar silence lasted for a moment before Lu Huaiying suddenly spoke:
"Are you really Pigeon?"
"Genuine, and if you don't believe me, you can inspect me on the spot."
Lin Qingge's lips curved slightly, a smile that was rather suggestive.
Lu Huaiying, his face darkening, re-introduced himself:
"I am Lu Huaiying, codenamed Falcon Hawk."
"Lin Jingxing, codenamed Pigeon."
After exchanging their identities, Lin Qingge frowned:
"You weren't my contact in Harbin. Why did you suddenly use the secret handshake with me at the patrol office today?"
Lin Qingge, or more accurately, her elder brother Lin Jingxing, was a communist underground worker and the head of the entire underground work station in Harbin.
Before his death, her brother Lin Jingxing entrusted the underground work station to her.
For the safety of the undercover agents, the organization did not keep any photos or materials related to their identities, relying solely on a single-line contact method.
As she had been thrust into the role at the last minute,
She only knew the codename Falcon Hawk but not his specific name or appearance.
Her brother Lin Jingxing had met Falcon Hawk, but unfortunately, he had died suddenly and could not provide detailed information, only relaying the contact handshake to her.
Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Lin Qingge's inner thoughts, Lu Huaiying explained with a somber expression:
"A very capable new Japanese operative has arrived, his Chinese name is Fu Xun.
He became suspicious of my identity. To protect me, my contact intentionally exposed himself and sacrificed himself..."
"What?!
Mr. Zhang Ziliang is dead?
Why haven't I received any news?"
"It happened suddenly, and Fu Xun has blocked the news, so it won't be discovered for a while.
Furthermore, I suspect there is a mole within our station, or rather, by Mr. Zhang Ziliang's side.
Otherwise, I cannot explain why their actions were so swift.
The main reasons for my risking contact with you are twofold.
Firstly, to inform you to close other contact points and evacuate all station members as soon as possible.
Secondly, to convey an important message to you.
Young Marshal Xia of the Xia family will arrive in Harbin tomorrow. Because the warlord Xia family refused to serve the Japanese, they intend to eliminate the Young Marshal as a form of punishment.
Although he is a warlord, this Young Marshal Xia is educated abroad.
It is said that this Young Marshal Xia is not only very opinionated but also very interested in the Three Principles of the People. I personally think the organization can try to win him over.
After all, this Young Marshal Xia is the designated next leader of the Xia family, a powerful warlord family.
If he can be won over, it would greatly assist our underground work in the three northeastern provinces.
Moreover, the Xia family places great importance on this Young Marshal. If anything were to happen to him in Harbin, the Xia family would certainly not let it go.
At that time, there would inevitably be continuous warfare and smoke.
Therefore, both officially and personally, we must thwart the Japanese plot and protect this Young Marshal Xia."
"Alright, I've received your suggestion and will report it to my superiors shortly.
However, your identity as a Japanese operative has been exposed, and the Japanese will likely know soon.
What are your plans now?
Do you need me to arrange for you to go to the countryside to lie low?"
"No need. Mr. Zhang Ziliang's death has temporarily dispelled their suspicions about me.
In fact, my exposure as an operative was also at Fu Xun's instruction.
By revealing my identity publicly, they aim to see who acts against me while knowing I am a Japanese operative, thus distinguishing between pro-Japanese and anti-Japanese factions.
Secondly, they intend to use me to leak information about the Shangguan family developing a special medicine. After you find the formula and sales details, they can play the role of the mantis stalking the cicada, unaware of the oriole behind.
As for the fate of me, this chess piece, it is entirely outside their consideration."
"Tsk, as expected of these 'little suns,' their calculations are quite cunning!
But one thing is certain, it's not safe for you to stay here. I'll make arrangements for a fallback plan for you, just in case."
Lin Qingge said, changed her clothes, and left the detective agency.
About an hour later, she returned carrying a food container.
"You must be hungry, come and eat."
Lin Qingge quickly washed her hands and sat down at the table, eating heartily.
...
Lu Huaiying, who had been called to eat, opened his mouth, then silently put down his chopsticks.
Having eaten her fill, Lin Qingge wiped her mouth, finally remembering the important task she had gone out for.
"I have reported the situation to the organization, and they agree with your suggestion that we must protect the Young Marshal's safety.
Furthermore, your brother Lu Mingxuan is my informant in the Qunhui Fang area. I have already spoken with him.
If you encounter danger, run towards that direction, and he will hide you somewhere the Japanese cannot find."
Lu Huaiying nodded, indicating he understood.
The two fell silent. Lin Qingge gave a few simple instructions and returned to her room.
Evening.
Leng Ningyue arrived as scheduled. httpδ:/m.kuAisugg.nět
Upon seeing Lu Huaiying occupying the living room, her brows furrowed slightly:
"Why has he come here?"
"Senior Sister Leng, allow me to reintroduce you. Lu Huaiying, codenamed Falcon Hawk, is an ace of our Harbin work station and has transmitted important intelligence to the station multiple times.
Lu Huaiying, this is Comrade Leng Ningyue, codenamed Sharp Blade.
She, like you, has a dual identity.
However, she was recruited by me three years ago and has been operating in Nanjing since then."
Upon hearing this, Lu Huaiying focused on the last sentence and retorted:
"Weren't you in Harbin three years ago?"
"Don't bother with such minor details."
Lin Qingge, having let slip a detail, waved her hand and got straight to the point:
"There might be a mole in the station, so this mission can only be completed by the three of us."
Lin Qingge then explained the matter of protecting Young Marshal Xia to Leng Ningyue.
However, upon hearing this, Leng Ningyue's expression turned somewhat strange.
"There's something I haven't told you yet. My father's reason for calling me back is to have me marry someone he has designated.
And the person I am to marry is precisely that Young Marshal Xia."