Chapter 62, Protective Umbrella


    “Captain Li!”


    “Captain Zhang!”


    "please!"


    "please!"


    Li Yuanqing invited Zhang Yong to drink iced black tea.


    The British black tea. Add ice cubes. in this hot summer. The taste is superb.


    ?Of course, this is not the point.


    The point is…


    “Captain Zhang, do you think Dr. Liu is Japanese?”


    "Yes."


    "But, as far as I know, Dr. Liu has never been to Japan. She is from Hangzhou. She grew up in Hangzhou. Later she went to study in the United States and returned to China after completing her studies. Her current nationality is American. Yes. US Passport.”


    “She is Japanese.”


    Zhang Yong responded calmly.


    There is no explanation.


    It’s okay if you believe it. It’s okay not to believe it.


    Anyway, to him, Liu Xi is Japanese. There is a secret about her.


    ?Li Yuanqing was silent.


    Drink tea in silence.


    For a long time…


    “I heard that Captain Zhang has ten nomination places?”


    “There are nine more.”


    “Send someone up for me. I owe you a favor.”


    "explain."


    Zhang Yong nodded.


    He owed Zhu Yuan a favor. Li Yuanqing owed him a favor.


    very good. Triangle debt. You don’t have to pay it back in the future.


    Li Yuanqing took out an envelope. Pushed in front of Zhang Yong. It was obviously well prepared.


    “The information is inside.”


    "good!"


    Zhang Yong reached out and took it.


    Open the envelope. Pull out the information inside.


    The information looks ordinary. Just a well-behaved common man. There is nothing special about the people in the photos. Somewhat old.


    ?Of course, all idiots know that this information is definitely not true.


    In other words, this is only superficial information. It''s a disguised identity.


    In the concession, there are too many people with multiple identities. And, every identity is true. The documents are all legal.


    So, whether it is the patrol room or Tilanqiao Prison, no one may know the true identity of the prisoners inside.


    “I’m a little curious…”


    “I can’t come forward in person. Otherwise, other people will be alerted.”


    “When do you want it?”


    “As soon as possible!”


    “I’m going to pick someone up now.”


    "Thanks!"


    Li Yuanqing stood up.


    Personally sent Zhang Yong outside Tilanqiao Prison. Then wait nearby.


    Zhang Yong explained his purpose to the Annan patrol in the prison. Soon after, a senior Indian patrolman showed up. Arrogance summoned Zhang Yong to enter the prison alone. Said the warden wanted to invite me.


    "Thanks!"


    Zhang Yong entered Tilanqiao Prison.


    It’s very big inside. It''s also relatively desolate. There are not many people temporarily detained.


    At this time, there was no large influx of foreign population in the concession. Therefore, the population is not particularly large. Two years later, when the Songhu War breaks out, the situation will change drastically.


    At that time, hundreds of thousands of people will flock to the concession. The concession will become chaotic.


    There were even Jews who fled here.


    I’m really worried that my English is too bad. Communication may not be possible. In the end, I realized that I was overthinking it.


    There are special translators in the prison. Available in various languages.


    Zhang Yong found an opportunity and gave each translator two ocean coins, and the translators immediately became much friendlier.


    The warden is called Bob, and he is British.


    In front of the Chinese, the British are unabashedly arrogant. The dream of the British Empire has not been completely shattered.


    “Mr. Bob, this is the person I want to mention...”


    "There are eight more. Bring them together. I will let them all out today."


    “I haven’t thought of anything else yet…”


    "No. I only give you one chance. You decide now. Otherwise, I will change my mind."


    …


    ?Zhang Yong couldn''t help but curse in secret.


    ?These foreigners are really shameless. For five thousand dollars, I don’t even need a fig leaf.


    If you don’t know anything, how can you decide on the other eight?


    Pick eight at random? That certainly won''t work. Five hundred dollars each. How can it be wasted easily?


    Mad…


    "You only have one chance!" Bob said aggressively, "You must decide before leaving prison. Otherwise, I will cancel all your places."


    "Then I can take a walk around the prison, right?" Zhang Yong said slowly, "I have to see if there is anyone worth mentioning."


    "Of course there is no problem." Bob nodded, "But you can''t enter the cell."


    “Okay.” Zhang Yong agreed calmly.


    ??Bob then arranged for someone to take Zhang Yong to "tour" the entire prison.


    Behind Zhang Yong, there were a bunch of Annan patrols and Indian patrols. But there are no Chinese.


    In the entire Tilanqiao Prison, except for translators, all patrol officers are from outside. Or Annamite. Either Indian. Or Westerners. The chain of contempt exists unabashedly here.


    “Clang!”


    The first iron gate was opened.


    “Clang!”


    The second iron door was opened.


    Zhang Yong saw the people in the cell. They are all strangers.


    This is inevitable. He had never had any contact with anyone inside. How could he possibly know someone?


    Keep walking along the corridor.


    ?Look at both sides from time to time. The result, of course, was nothing.


    Frowning.


    Looking for a needle in a haystack is not the way to go.


    Political prisoners and death row prisoners cannot be mentioned. It is absolutely a waste to point out a few randomly.


    Finally decided to switch back.


    Stop watching. Find someone directly. Who to look for? Shi Bingdao.


    ?Shi Bingdao was just released from Tilanqiao Prison. He should know something about it.


    At least, he should know the people in the same cell as him.


    A phone call came to the Social Shenwen News Agency.


    ?This newspaper office is not on Sima Road. But behind Sima Road.


    "Hello…"


    “I’m Zhang Yong. Let Shi Bingdao answer the phone.”


    "Who are you…"


    “Tell him, I am Zhang Yong!”


    "OK!"


    Not long after, Shi Bingdao came to answer the phone.


    He just summoned some people and reported some very important information. Just back to the newspaper office.


    “The boss…”


    “I’m in Tilanqiao Prison now. I need the names of eight people.”


    "What?"


    “I can pick up eight more people from Tilanqiao Prison. But I don’t know who I should pick up. What suggestions do you have?”


    "suggestion…"


    ?Shi Bingdao felt excited in his heart.


    Zhang Yong could actually mention eight people from it? Is this guy so energetic?


    That…


    Try to suppress the excitement in your heart.


    He cannot reveal his identity in front of Zhang Yong. Otherwise, all efforts will be wasted.


    However, the quota of eight people is indeed very attractive. Because the comrades who have been arrested one after another have not yet been identified. If they are included in the list, they should all be able to be released on bail.


    The question is…


    Will Zhang Yong notice it?


    ?This guy is from the Lixingshe Secret Service!


    Not to mention Li Boqi.


    Shi Bingdao and Li Boqi had a personal relationship. However, it is impossible for Li Boqi to know his true identity.


    After thinking for a while, Shi Bingdao replied slowly: "I only have some understanding..."


    "That''s enough. Give me the list. I''ll put it all forward today. Otherwise, there will be no chance."


    “Okay. Let me think about it.”


    ?Shi Bingdao took a deep breath. Lists are provided intermittently. Finally I got eight.


    Not a political prisoner. Not a death row prisoner either. All were arrested comrades whose identities had not yet been revealed. Regardless of whether Zhang Yong is aware of it or not, he must rescue them first.


    “Where is Team Leader Li…”


    "It''s okay. He has given me full authority. I don''t have to report it to him. I don''t have to report it to anyone else."


    "Understood."


    ?Shi Bingdao was a little relieved.


    ??If only Zhang Yong knew it, it would still be feasible.


    “Give them a new identity.”


    "What?"


    “I want them all to work for me.”


    "clear."


    ?Shi Bingdao agreed.


    Working for Zhang Yong? Working for the Lixingshe Secret Service?


    It’s actually a good thing. At least you can add an extra layer of protection. In case of danger, the name Lixingshe Secret Service can also be used.


    What’s more, Zhang Yong also gives money to do things for Zhang Yong.


    "Get the information ready." Zhang Yong continued, "I will take the people out in a moment. Meet at the New Era Photo Studio. Take photos. Then apply for new documents."


    "I know." Shi Bingdao replied calmly, "I''ll wait for you in the photo studio."


    “By the way. Discuss with the boss of New Era Photo Studio to see if he is willing to work for the Lixingshe Secret Service.”


    “What to do?”


    “Just in the name of our Lixingshe Secret Service, if you need to take photos in the future, you will go to him.”


    “I think he will definitely be willing.”


    “That’s it. Hang up. Go and do your work!”


    "good…"


    Zhang Yong hung up the phone.


    Think of the little girl behind the curtain.


    ?Well, just for her sake. It’s okay to show kindness occasionally.


    With the protective umbrella of the Xingshe Secret Service, no one will dare to cause trouble for New Era Photo Studio in the future. Unless someone is blind.


    Get ready to pick up someone.


    (End of this chapter)