Chapter 120 I’m taking it out on you
Goddess of Luck did not favor Xu Qingyun this time and continued to walk a hundred meters forward, still not finding the bicycle mark just now.
Changing the direction, there is already a crowded place ahead, and the traces on the ground are even more complicated.
This was true in both directions. Xu Qingyun completely lost his traces and declared that the tracking failed.
This is what scares the most about tracking in the city.
Yan Ming followed behind, watching Xu Qingyun keep his head down, and very carefully identify every trace on the ground.
There is not much difference between the bicycle prints. It can be imagined how difficult it is to find the traces that have disappeared among so many prints.
He finally understood now that the team leader's ability was not as easy as he thought. He could recognize it just by looking at it.
"Go somewhere else."
After confirming that the traces disappeared and could not be traced, Xu Qingyun got in the car.
"Team leader, if you are angry, take it out on me."
Yan Ming, who had been driving carefully, suddenly said that he saw that Xu Qingyun had not spoken and thought that he had not caught the Japanese spy and was sulking.
"Taking it out on you?"
Xu Qingyun was very surprised and immediately understood what he meant. He smiled and shook his head: "I'm not that fragile. It's normal if I can't catch him. If I catch him, I'll be lucky."
Tracking in the city is the most difficult, and this is not the first time Xu Qingyun has failed. There will be more examples of him failing to track in the city in the future.
However, Yan Ming was very touched that he could say this.
"Team leader, do you really think so?" Yan Ming asked still carefully.
"Drive well."
Xu Qingyun's tone was sharp, but Yan Ming was not angry at all, but instead grinned.
The second place to go was the walking side. Xu Qingyun first looked at the footprints on the ground. The photos were far more detailed than what he saw with his own eyes.
There were too many footprints, so Xu Qingyun asked the boss a few more questions.
Three people were originally selected, but now one has been removed, leaving two suspects.
The caller has left, and Xu Qingyun has not traced them. There is a record of their phone calls, and they can be checked by the address where they called. Even if they change places every time they call, there must always be some regularity.
Especially this one, he came on foot and most likely didn't live too far away.
"Team leader, according to our investigation, the couple who live in Yangshu Hutong pass by the entrance of the photo studio every day, and their children also go to school there."
Back at the office, Fang Laibao has returned. There are only five households, so it is not difficult to investigate.
They quickly figured out the situation of the five families and finally settled on this couple, who were the only ones with this condition.
The couple is young and has an eight-year-old child. When they arrived, the child was already five years old. According to neighbors, their child was a bit introverted and afraid of strangers. The couple was very strict with their child, and the child would be beaten if he was slightly disobedient.
Nowadays, filial sons are born under the stick, and it is natural for parents to beat their children, and no one can ask.
"Do you spank your children a lot?"
Xu Qingyun frowned, and Fang Laibao was stunned for a moment. He thought that the team leader would ask the couple about their work, the time they passed the photo studio every day, etc., but he didn't expect to ask about their children.
"Quite a few. I was beaten to the point where I couldn't get out of bed for several days."
These neighbors all knew it and would tell them everything when they inquired. Even the neighbors felt that the couple was a bit harsh on the children, after all, the children were still so young.
"Where is the child?" Xu Qingyun asked suddenly.
"In the sixth elementary school, it's school time now, you should be in school."
Fang Laibao said quickly, Xu Qingyun looked at his watch and tapped the table lightly.
The couple passed the photo studio every day. The man worked for a French firm and the woman worked as an accountant for the family's British firm.
Good job, very cultured.
Since you are an educated person, why do you treat children so badly?
Xu Qingyun does not deny that there are psychopathic people in this world who treat children extremely badly, but most of them still love their children and do not eat their children. Parents want their children to get better and better.
Another point is that the school their children go to is a little far away, and they live on campus and only come back on weekends.
There is a school very close to where they live, and they can go home, but the fees are higher.
The two of them have normal jobs and their salaries are not low. Why not let their children go to the nearest and best school?
"Immediately verify the identity of the couple and place them under surveillance, including the children."
Xu Qingyun is not worried that there will be something wrong with the child. Even if there is a problem at such a young age, it is the responsibility of the parents. He is worried that the child is not his biological child. If there is a problem between the two of them and something goes wrong, the child may be persecuted.
Assuming that the two of them were spies and the child was used as a cover, all the previous abnormalities would be explained.
They are not biological children, and they are Japanese. How can they give their children the best treatment?
Hit and scolded at every turn, maybe even to vent his anger.
The same goes for schools. It is unreasonable not to let children go to school. After all, it is not appropriate for this child to be left at home every day. What they do is inherently shady.
So they boarded such young children to avoid discovering abnormalities in them.
Xu Qingyun was not in a hurry. After all, the two of them were not from Shandong, but from Dangtu, Hui Province, not far from Nanjing.
There was no need to ask for help from others so close. Xu Qingyun directly sent someone to verify the identity. No matter whether the identity was true or not, he brought it to the radio and sent a report back after verification, saving time.
Fang Laibao personally took people to verify, and the task of tracking people was given to Team Leader Yang.
After watching several in a row, Team Leader Yang is now very motivated.
Previously in Tianjin, he did not participate in handling the case because he accompanied Xu Zhanjie. This time it was different. Nanjing was their home field and he personally acted. As long as the Japanese spy could be caught, he would definitely have a share of the credit.
Xu Qingyun is making good progress, but Miao Feng has a headache.
After receiving the task, he immediately called several team leaders over and asked how many people knew about the mission of their intelligence section. The traitor must be an insider. He would first target the insider and then conduct an investigation.
The result gave him a headache.
There are many people who know about the general affairs, security, and interrogation departments.
Including telecommunications department.
The office building of the Telecommunications Department is right next to them. With so many people coming in and out, the Telecommunications Department can be seen just by turning around.
There are too many people in the know.
Having no other choice, Miao Feng began to check how many people had left the office after they were dispatched, especially during working hours.
There were too many people during off-duty hours, so he couldn't check.
The results haven't come out yet, so he can only wait patiently.
Shanghai Super High School, Aoki Sen came to the office again.
"Team leader, the four observers contacted by phone have all called and they are currently safe."
Aokimori whispered that he did not think anything would happen to the observers. Observers and intelligence officers were two different lines and did not know each other. Moreover, observers did not collect intelligence and were just like normal people, with the lowest risk of exposure.
On the other hand, the lurking personnel, who are tasked with instigating rebellion and collecting intelligence, are very likely to be discovered by the Military Intelligence Department.
"Where are the other observers?" Kawashima asked, nodding.
"Their methods are different, and they will know everything by tomorrow at the latest."
There are many observers in the Special High School, but not all of them make phone calls. Calling is the fastest, but the most risky.
Others sent telegrams from the telegraph office and placed advertisements in newspapers.
Nanjing newspapers can be bought in Shanghai.
"Where's the sleeper team?"
What Kawashima is most concerned about is their lurking group. Once something happens to the lurking group, the losses will be too great. Over the years, they have spent a lot of energy, financial resources, and manpower to set up these latent groups in Nanjing. Every one of them is a treasure.
The last time one was exposed and forced to withdraw, it made him extremely distressed.
"Three more responded and their people were fine."
Aokimori replied that Kawashima was slightly relieved. It was good that nothing happened. Nanjing was not their territory, and the help they could provide to Nanjing's hidden agents was limited.
"Section Chief, will the Military Intelligence Department target others other than us?"
Aoki Sen asked in a low voice. The information Shangui received was limited, and he did not dare to let him investigate in detail. Now the situation is all based on speculation.
"It's possible. The mountain ghosts will let nature take its course. No matter who they are dealing with, they will always find out over time."
Kawashima nodded, as long as something happened to one of their people, it would be fine. The responsibility of the Military Intelligence Office is not only to deal with them, but also the military police.
If problems arise within the military and police, they will also take action.
"Would you like to let other intelligence agents know about the recent developments in Nanjing?"
Aoki Sen asked again. This information from the mountain ghost left them without peace for several days.
Without knowing the details, they couldn't sleep well.
Now is not the past. A very powerful Chinese agent has come to Nanjing and has arrested two people from Hangzhou Super High School.
"Tell them to come and inquire while protecting themselves."
Kawashima agreed. Like Aokimori, he had to find out what the Nanjing Military Intelligence Office had done.
"Hai."
A report was sent outside Aoki Mori, using hidden intelligence agents to collect the latest situation in Nanjing to determine the specific whereabouts of the Military Intelligence Office.
In Nanjing, various investigations continue, and the two spies, Ji Shenghai and An Guocai, have been closely watched.
"Team Leader Xu, An Guocai suddenly changed his clothes and went out."
Yang Wenxu, who was in charge of man-marking, sent someone to report the situation to Xu Qingyun. An Guocai's performance today was different from usual, and he was probably on a mission.
"Tell your team leader that it's better to stay awake than to be impulsive. Only by keeping an eye on it will the harvest be greater."
Xu Qingyun warned that it was a good thing that An Guocai was abnormal. According to Xu Qingyun's judgment, he and Ji Shenghai were ordinary intelligence officers and did not have radio stations.
The intelligence they get needs to be reported, and there must be an upper line. After their intelligence is reported, it will be sent to Shanghai by the upper line.
Their launch is Xu Qingyun's most important goal this time.
"Don't worry, our team leader will never be impulsive."
The person who came to report left with a smile. He was a member of the second team who had been seconded by Xu Qingyun before, and had worked with Xu Qingyun on cases.
At this time, An Guocai was wearing a black suit, a hat, and a pocket watch hanging on his chest.
He deliberately went out when no one was around and looked around from time to time while walking on the road, very vigilant.
The person you are following is far away to avoid being discovered by him.
Arriving at the entrance of an alley, An Guocai suddenly walked in. Yang Wenxu, who was in charge of the command behind him, immediately learned of the situation.
This alley area is complicated. When he entered, he didn't know whether it was an anti-tracking operation or whether his destination was here.
Yang Wenxu was a little hesitant.
If it is a counter-tracking action, if you follow him rashly at this time, you are likely to surprise the other party, all the arrangements made will be wasted, and no one who can contact him will be found.
But if he doesn't go in, if An Guocai really acts inside, he will lose surveillance of him.
"Team leader, he's out again."
Before making a decision, his subordinates came to report quickly. Yang Wenxu let out a long sigh of relief. It was an anti-tracking action. Fortunately, he was not reckless.
Xu Qingyun's reminder was correct. Ning Duowuxing, if he couldn't keep up this time, there would be a next time, but if he was to be discovered, he would have to arrest him by force.
If you can't catch anyone alive, or if the opponent escapes, your merit will become a fault.
"Follow up."
Yang Wenxu didn't say much, and let him continue to hang from a distance, and finally watched An Guocai get into a rickshaw.
Taking a car, it seems that the place he wants to go is not close.
The two team members were also riding in a rickshaw, following from a distance, and several other team members were riding bicycles, trying to find a way to take a detour to the front of An Guocai, while Yang Wenxu continued to direct from the car.
"Team leader, An Guocai got off the car and entered the park."
The person following him changed and came back to report. Yang Wenxu was shocked. Did An Guocai come to the park to meet him?
The park is indeed suitable for meeting. There are many people here, it is not conspicuous, and the view is wide. Someone can detect it in time if someone is watching. More importantly, you don’t have to worry about being overheard when you talk.
"Watch from a distance, be sure to pay attention, and keep an eye on anyone who has come into contact with him."
Yang Wenxu gave the order and the big fish was about to appear. The greatest credit for this operation would most likely fall into his hands.
Of course, he didn't want to compete with Xu Qingyun.
He was leading the case, and Xu Qingyun discovered all the clues. He couldn't compare to him.
What he wants is the greatest contribution besides Xu Qingyun.
Xu Qingyun is quite interesting this time. He was given the task of arresting people before, and now he is given the task of marking people. This favor should be remembered.
"Team leader, An Guocai went back and he didn't have contact with anyone?"
"Going back?"
Yang Wenxu was stunned. He cleaned up so well, changed into clothes that were completely inconsistent with his identity, ran so far, and wandered around for more than half an hour?
Even if you take a walk, you don’t need to run that far, right?
"What did he do in there?"
Yang Wenxu asked anxiously. He must have a purpose here. It's not a connection, it might be a dead mailbox. Everything he does is very critical.
"I kept walking, smelling the flowers from time to time, and picked one. Then I stopped for a while at a trash can, and then sat on a chair for about three minutes, and then left the park."
The subordinate replied, and Yang Wenxu quickly gave the order: "Continue to follow him and take me to the park to have a look."
If it is a dead mailbox, the trash can he stopped on and the chair he sat on are very important and must be carefully checked.
Yang Wenxu personally led the people and went directly to the trash can.
This trash can was a bit old, smelly and old. Yang Wenxu pinched his nose and carefully checked all the places around the trash can, including the ground, without giving up.
Ultimately nothing was found.
"Team leader, this is the stone stool."
Arriving at the rectangular stone bench, Yang Wenxu checked again. The surroundings of the bench, the materials, and the bottom of the bench were all the focus of his inspection.
In the end, there was still no gain.
He even lay on the ground to see if there were any traces of anything stuck under the stone bench.
As a result, everything is normal below, without any trace.
The first update with guarantee.
(End of this chapter)