Cheng Qianfan took two steps forward, put his hands on his hips, and just stared at Shi Lei.
Then he laughed loudly, pointed at the scarred 'betrayer' and said to Araki Harima, "A very interesting Chinese man."
"He has more backbone than that guy with three whips." Cheng Qianfan said.
Araki Harima also smiled. After Miyazaki heard the story of Wu Shanyue's "Three Whips" from his mouth, he became extremely contemptuous of Chinese agents, especially the people of Zhongtong.
Precisely because of the lessons learned by Wu Shanyue, Wang Kangnian and others, this Central Unification agent named Shi Lei was able to withstand three or four hours of interrogation before speaking, which can be said to have made them look at him with admiration.
Cheng Qianfan glanced at Shi Lei and even studied the wounds on this man's body that looked like hanging pork strips with interest.
"The empire has always treated its friends very favorably." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
As he spoke, he took out the cigarette case from his body, took out a cigarette, held it in his mouth, lit the cigarette with a lighter, took two puffs, and then stuffed the cigarette into Shi Lei's mouth.
Shi Lei took a few deep breaths as hard as he could.
Then he showed a comfortable expression, as if these few puffs of cigarettes were like a panacea that could relieve pain.
Seeing Shi Lei smoking greedily, Cheng Qianfan burst into laughter.
…
"Who is your superior?" Araki Harima smiled and shook his head, staring at Shi Lei and asked.
"I don't know." Shi Lei said while biting his cigarette.
Seeing Araki Harima's frown, he hurriedly said, "After the fall of Shanghai, I was ordered to enter a deep sleep state. That's why you almost wiped out the Party Affairs Investigation Department last time, so I was safe and sound."
Araki Harima nodded, he knew that what Shi Lei was talking about was that Cao Yu had told Wang Kangnian, and Wang Kangnian had told Wu Shanyue, the head of the Action Unit of the Party Affairs Investigation Division. Following the clues, the Special High School almost wiped out all the Party Affairs Investigation Division's Shanghai District.
"Since it is in a sleeping state, why did it take action this time?" Cheng Qianfan asked with interest.
Araki Harima also looked at Shi Lei, he was also very interested in this.
"I run a medical clinic. When I was closing the clinic to pack my things a few days ago, I saw someone secretly leaving a note with a reserved password and informing me to go to Bai Saizhong Road for a joint appointment today." Shi Lei spit out the cigarette butt.
On the ground, he spit out a mouth full of blood.
"You mean you haven't met your new upline yet?" Araki Harima asked with a frown.
"No." Shi Lei laughed miserably, "I just arrived at Bai Saizhong Road and I was captured by you for no reason."
…
Cheng Qianfan frowned and looked at Araki Harima.
Araki Harima understood what his friend meant, and the two of them walked farther away to talk.
"Generally speaking, sleepers are difficult to detect. How could this person be caught?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
Araki Harima looked at one of his subordinates, who immediately said, "According to Zhang Xiaolin's subordinates, they received intelligence that a member of the Red Party would go to the Baxi Teahouse on Baisai Zhong Road in the morning and sit in the T-shaped seat No. 3."
"This person was arrested because he was sitting in seat No. 3?" Cheng Qianfan asked.
"No." The agent shook his head, "No one went to No. 3, so they arrested the man named No. 5."
"The Red Party didn't go and arrested the Zhongtong people in the next seat." Cheng Qianfan frowned and looked at Araki Harima, "Araki-kun, what do you think?"
"Do you suspect that this person's identity may not be as simple as Zhongtong?" Araki Harima asked.
"No." Cheng Qianfan shook his head, "It is unlikely that this person is a Red Party member."
As he spoke, he frowned and thought, "How should I say it?"
"Well, the Red Party gives me a different feeling from the people in Chongqing. They are more pure." Cheng Qianfan said, "In other words, in terms of torture, the Red Party should be able to support it longer."
This reason seems a bit absurd, but Araki Harima nodded. Considering the time Miyazaki-kun persisted after being tortured, it makes sense.
He thought of Le Qiwen, the director of Nanshi Traffic Station of the Red Party who was being interrogated by Wang Kangnian. This man had been tortured for several days and his whole body was almost deformed, but he never spoke.
"Besides, I suspect that the problem lies with Zhang Xiaolin." Cheng Qianfan said.
"I would like to hear the details." Araki Harima became interested. The person who knows someone best must be that person's enemy. If we want to say who knows Zhang Xiaolin best within the Special High School, it is definitely Kentaro Miyazaki.
"With Zhang Xiaolin's energy and status in Shanghai, this person was deeply involved with the government before he defected to the empire. Even if this person has now defected to the empire, I don't believe that he is completely disconnected from Chongqing." Cheng Qianfan
said.
"You mean, Zhang Xiaolin already knew about Shi Lei's identity as the Central Commander, but he just kept it secret?" Araki Harima asked.
"It's not necessarily as simple as just knowing." Cheng Qianfan said in a deep voice, "If a sleeper wants to hide successfully and smoothly, the most important thing is not to attract the attention of outsiders."
He looked at Araki Harima, "For a sleeper like Shi Lei, if he wants to live peacefully in Shanghai, the first thing he has to do is to be able to withstand the attention and harassment of those Sanguang coders and gangsters."
Hearing this, how could Araki Harima still not understand what Kentaro Whitehousezaki meant:
It was precisely because of Zhang Xiaolin's help, or at least Zhang Xiaolin's tacit approval, that Shi Lei was able to lurk smoothly.
Cheng Qianfan handed a cigarette to Araki Harima, and the two of them walked to the vent to smoke.
"What puzzles me is that since Zhang Xiaolin helped Shi Lei lurk, why did he suddenly hand over such a person now?" Cheng Qianfan said thoughtfully.
"The reason is very simple." Araki Harima said coldly, "When the section chief gave orders to Zhang Xiaolin, he reprimanded Zhang Xiaolin and criticized Zhang Xiaolin's New Asia Peace Promotion Association for not being able to arrest anti-Japanese elements and collect intelligence on anti-Japanese groups.
Provide more help to special higher education courses.”
"I understand." Cheng Qianfan suddenly realized, "So, Zhang Xiaolin just threw a Shi Lei..."
As he spoke, his expression changed slightly, and then he nodded, "Shi Lei is the commander-in-chief of the Central Committee, and Zhang Xiaolin said he was a member of the Red Party just to confuse the public. Anyway, as long as it is finally proven through interrogation that Shi Lei is a Japanese hater, it will all be Zhang Xiaolin's credit.
"
"One more thing, if he clearly points out that Shi Lei is from Zhongtong, it will arouse our suspicion." Araki Harima said.
The two looked at each other and smiled, saying nothing.
Araki Harima was not an idiot, so he could naturally see that his friend had deliberately brought the topic to Zhang Xiaolin. No, to be precise, he had pulled the end of the thread on Zhang Xiaolin.
Araki Harima also knew that Miyazaki didn't mind him seeing this.
Because Kentaro Miyazaki definitely did not deliberately frame Zhang Xiaolin casually, which is why Araki Harima recognized Miyazaki as a friend:
Miyazaki will not do anything because of selfish motives. Even if he has selfish motives, it is selfishness mixed with public motives. He will never mess up things because of selfishness and public concern——
Even though Araki Harima knew that his friend was secretly seeking revenge on Zhang Xiaolin, the problem was that this analysis was really well-founded!
In other words, this analysis is not because Miyazaki wanted to wrongly accuse Zhang Xiaolin, but because Miyazaki had a grudge against Zhang Xiaolin, he was able to pay more attention to Zhang Xiaolin and see the problem more thoroughly.
"What about this Shi Lei?" Araki Harima glanced at Shi Lei, who was still tied to the wooden frame and howling in pain.
"Find the right time to tell him the truth." Cheng Qianfan showed a cruel smile
Araki Harima nodded, "This man still has some abilities. Such a Chinaman who is full of hatred in his heart is exactly what the empire needs."
After learning the truth, Shi Lei will be disappointed with Chongqing and even hate Zhang Xiaolin. Although Zhang Xiaolin is a person who surrendered to the empire, who cares about this?
As long as Shi Lei understands that he was betrayed and that only by joining the empire can he hope to survive or even seek revenge, that's fine.
"Mr. Shi, you are a talented person who is very knowledgeable about current affairs." Araki Harima came back and walked up to Shi Lei, "We will untie you and find a doctor to treat your injuries."
"Thank you, Taijun." There was a hint of surprise in Shi Lei's eyes, but there seemed to be a flash of sadness in the surprise.
Araki Harima saw all this in his eyes. He had seen many people like Shi Lei who surrendered despite being tortured, and then felt somewhat sad in their hearts, or who could not live with their faces for a while.
It doesn't matter, these people will gradually get used to it and realize the benefits brought to them by joining the empire.
"However, what the empire needs is the most sincere friendship. I hope Mr. Shi can understand this." Araki Harima said.
Shi Lei looked at Araki Harima blankly.
"Mr. Shi's hand can still write," Araki Harima said.
He glanced at Shi Lei's bloody right hand and said, "Your name, please note, I am referring to your real name, or the pseudonym you have used. All names, your experience, including your experience of joining Zhongtong, and
You can write down all the details of any operations you have participated in, your superiors, subordinates, and all the other personnel you know."
Shi Lei sighed and became a little silent.
"Mr. Shi, Mr. Araki has made it very clear that the empire will only give preferential treatment to friends we recognize." Cheng Qianfan stepped forward, stuffed the cigarette into Shi Lei's mouth, then picked up the red-hot soldering iron and directly used the soldering iron to help him.
Shi Lei lit a cigarette.
Shi Lei was frightened and tried his best to avoid the heat wave transmitted by the red iron.
"Hmph." Cheng Qianfan put the soldering iron directly into the salt water tank. There was a hiss and a burst of white smoke, and the soldering iron became cold.
"Whistle." Shi Lei chewed on the cigarette and said, "However, my hand is injured. I need to be treated first."
"That's right." Araki Harima showed a satisfied smile, "You will be treated soon and you will have delicious food to enjoy."
"I just hope that I can be treated quickly, and then I can have enough food and drink," Shi Lei murmured.
…
Cheng Qianfan left the torture room with Araki Harima.
The two of them walked and chatted, and returned to Araki Harima's office.
"You seem to be more interested in this person?" Araki Harima asked.
He knew his friend well. He had always been very contemptuous towards the Chinese people, but today he had a better attitude toward Shi Lei.
Of course, those two cigarettes did play a role in promoting Shi Lei's complete surrender.
The most important thing is that Miyazaki-kun did not hide his identity as an imperial agent in front of this person, which was obviously his intention to recruit this person.
"Araki-kun noticed it." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile. He directly picked up the tea cup on Araki Harima's table and poured water for himself. "When I learned that this person was captured by Zhang Xiaolin's people, I thought
I’ve got preliminary ideas.”
There was a triumphant smile on his face, "As long as this person opens his mouth and surrenders to the empire, I will find a way to release goodwill."
"As long as I can create trouble for Zhang Xiaolin and hate Zhang Xiaolin, even if they are despicable Chinese people, I can temporarily make friends." Cheng Qianfan took a sip of water and curled up the corner of his mouth.
"Perhaps the biggest mistake Zhang Xiaolin made in his life was offending you." Araki Harima pointed at Kentaro Miyazaki, shook his head and said.
Miyazaki, this guy, never concealed his hatred for Zhang Xiaolin, whether he was facing him or even the head of the three classes, and he was not afraid to express some of the actions he wanted to take against Zhang Xiaolin.
Because of this frankness, even if it is known that Zhang Xiaolin is currently working for the empire, Miyazaki Kentaro's behavior may bring trouble and danger to Zhang Xiaolin, and then affect some things in the empire. However, whether it is Araki Harima or San
Benjiro will not be really angry, let alone punish Kentaro Miyazaki.
Cheng Qianfan accompanied Araki Harima to drink tea, and the two chatted for a while.
Cheng Qianfan looked at the time on his watch, stood up and said goodbye, preparing to leave.
"Miyazaki-kun, please wait a moment and read Shi Lei's confession." Araki Harima said.
Just now, he accompanied Araki Harima in the interrogation. He was a member of the interrogation team, so there was no need to hide anything. However, it was different now. Shi Lei's confession was classified as confidential information. Given Kentaro Miyazaki's level, he was not qualified to view it for the time being.
Of course, this qualification is not too different. If Araki Harima took the initiative to show it to him, it would not be a big problem.
"You think I didn't see it." Araki Harima said with a smile, "According to your previous style, you would have avoided suspicion and left directly. You stayed for a while just because you wanted to read Shi Lei's confession.
But after waiting for a while, it still hasn’t been delivered, so you hesitated and wanted to leave."
Cheng Qianfan showed a surprised expression.
"It's because of Wang Kangnian. You want to see if there is any content about Wang Kangnian from the confession." Araki Harima said with a smile, "I know you. You have a new hatred for Zhang Xiaolin, and you have an old hatred for Wang Kangnian.
And I will never forget it.”
Cheng Qianfan was a little embarrassed, but mostly impressed. He pointed at Araki Harima with an expression of admiration and admiration on his face.
Araki Harima understood his friend's expression:
Araki-kun, you still understand me!
Cheng Qianfan smiled, shook his head and sat down. At the same time, cold sweat ran down his back. Araki Harima was right. What he did just now was indeed half of what Araki Harima said. However, it was
Not exactly the same.
He had actually been hesitating whether to wait to see Shi Lei's confession.
In his heart, he wanted to know the more precise situation, but at the same time, he knew that the longer he stayed, the greater the risk.
Cheng Qianfan finally decided to leave decisively, but he knew that he could not leave immediately.
Although according to his usual character, he should leave early to avoid suspicion.
However, Cheng Qianfan had discussed how to "see through" Wang Kangnian's true face at Araki Harima many times before, and showed interest in information about Wang Kangnian, including some information from Wang Kangnian's time in the Party Affairs Investigation Office.
Shi Lei is a member of the Central Government, and there may be some circumstances in his confession that may implicate Wang Kangnian.
Therefore, Cheng Qianfan could not leave immediately. He had to stay for a while. This was in line with Araki Harima's understanding of him.
If he left in a hurry, it would attract Araki's attention.
Human character and behavior are not static. As the environment changes every moment, character and behavior will also change.
Araki Harima may seem rude, but in fact he is quite sophisticated, and because the two of them have "a close relationship" and "understand each other too well".
However, just now, Cheng Qianfan thought that the time was almost up, so he decided not to wait any longer and decided to leave immediately.
At this time, an agent from the Special High School opened the door and came in.
"Any new discoveries?" Araki Harima took the paper and asked casually.
"This man was indeed not very honest before, but now he tells the truth." The agent reported, "Shi Lei is his real name, but he has no longer used this name. His current name is Yang Changnian."
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