Chapter 779: Zhang, help! Help!

'Rescue them.'

'Yes.'

'Use every means to rescue the hostages.'

'Yes.'

'Don't make a lot of noise. I can't mobilise other people for you. If we alert the enemy, it won't be good. But you can use any means. I only have one request, to ensure the safety of the hostages. You must ensure the safety of the hostages.'

'Understood.'

'That's it. I'll be in the attendant's room. Feel free to call.'

'Yes.'

Zhang Yong indicated that he understood.

Director Lin's style of doing things was quite different from Commander Qian's.

Commander Qian likes to make a big deal out of things. When something like this happened, he would have immediately ordered Zhou Yang to bring the guard battalion.

Three to five hundred people, all heavily armed, would have been a show of force, a show of aggression.

But it wouldn't have worked. It would have alerted the enemy. It would have forced the Japanese invaders to do something desperate.

Director Lin knew how to get to the heart of the matter.

The heart of the matter is to ensure the safety of the hostages. The hostages must be kept alive.

Only if the hostages are still alive can anything else be said.

If the hostages are dead, they are worthless.

So, the pressure is now back on Zhang Yong's shoulders.

Director Lin said that all means could be used. But Zhang Yong can't think of any!

He can't think of a single means. How can there be all means?

He is distressed. Damn the Japanese invaders. So many people have come. And they are all armed.

Seven guards for every hostage.

It is really difficult for outsiders to rescue the hostages safely.

Unless...

Well, I can't think of any.

What should I do?

I can only keep a close eye on the situation.

My mind is in a daze, confused...

I look through everything in my personal space. I hope there are tear gas grenades, flash grenades...

However, there aren't any.

I check again and again, but there are none.

There are plenty of 11.43 mm submachine gun bullets.

There are also plenty of 7.63 mm revolver bullets.

But it's useless!

If there's a firefight, the hostages will definitely die.

If things go wrong, the Japanese invaders will definitely kill the hostages first. This is for sure.

They definitely won't let the hostages live. And then they'll come out and say that the Japanese kidnapped him.

That would cause a diplomatic dispute. The consequences would be unimaginable.

There's no other way, we have to take things step by step.

There's plenty of time.

The key is the hostage.

Suddenly...

a yellow dot appears at the edge of the map. It's marked.

Huh? Who is it? Check. It's Li Jingzhi. Confused. Why is she in Jinling? What is going to happen in Jinling?

He thinks of Yan Ruzi.

He thinks of Mei Wanjun.

They must have also sensed something. That's why they both appeared in Jinling.

There are surging winds and turbulent clouds.

However, Zhang Yong is completely unaware of what is going to happen.

Frowns.

He still has too few informants.

Especially informants in the underworld. Li Boqi seems to have quite a few informants.

Li Boqi knows a lot. Including the fact that he, Zhang Yong, is in contact with the underground party. I wonder if the Chief of Station knows?

His gaze swept past Lin Nansheng and Huang Chu. It didn't linger.

They were still rookies. What was going on outside should have nothing to do with them.

It would be at least 1940 before they could be given tasks and start working. Three years' work experience...

Recovering his thoughts.

Business is important.

Arrange for someone to investigate the owner of the building. It would be best if it had a telephone. The phone number can be found.

As it turned out, the investigation was successful. The owner of the building was called Cui Yan. He was an assistant manager at the Commercial Bank. No further information was available on his identity.

Obviously. This Cui Yan was most likely a Japanese spy as well.

The chairman of the Commercial Bank, Tian Qingyuan, was a Japanese spy.

Wait...

Zhang Yong suddenly thought of something.

Tian Qingyuan?

A Japanese spy?

Yes. Tian Qingyuan is a Japanese spy...

But what's the point?

Wait. It might be useful. He might know something about this.

Whether he knows or not, this Cui Yan most likely does. This house is registered in Cui Yan's name.

Right, go find Tian Qingyuan immediately.

Calling him is no good. There's no way to communicate.

A lot of information can't be said over the phone. Tian Qingyuan won't answer the phone either.

You have to go find him in person.

Fortunately, Tongshang Bank is located in Jinling. That's easy.

Immediately, Lin Nansheng left Nan Sheng alone to continue surveillance, and then brought the others to find Tian Qingyuan.

I hope this guy is still in Jinling...

Arrived near Tongshang Bank. Looking eagerly at the edge of the map.

Finally, a red dot entered the map. There is a sign. Check. Instantly relieved. Very good. Tian Qingyuan is here.

Then I felt strange. Among the many people in Tongshang Bank, there was only one red dot for Tian Qingyuan. There was no one else.

Could it be that Cui Yan wasn't there? Or was Cui Yan actually not a Japanese spy? Was he being used by Tian Qingyuan?

Frowning, he sorted out his thoughts.

He decided to go in and find Tian Qingyuan himself. There was no need to disguise his identity.

He had dealt with Tian Qingyuan under this identity before. They were acquaintances. He would come in openly and would be fine.

He arranged for the others to wait outside the entrance. Zhang Yong walked in by himself.

He noticed that there were a lot of beautiful women in the lobby.

They were all young and beautiful. Slim figures. Wearing little suits, they were very enchanting.

When they saw Zhang Yong come in, the lobby manager immediately welcomed him.

She was a young and beautiful young woman. Quite attractive. Her figure was also outstanding.

Damn. Zhang Yong cursed inwardly. This Tian Qingyuan really knows how to enjoy himself more and more! He's even got a strategy for beautiful women.

I have to say, this trick is really very effective. Especially for someone like him.

His eyes kept darting around the whole way.

He thought this one was good, and that one was also not bad. He was almost dazzled.

'Hello...'

'I'm looking for your chairman, Tian Qingyuan.'

'You are...'

'From the Secret Service of the Fuxing Society.'

Zhang Yong took out his ID.

The young woman hurriedly called to inform Tian Qingyuan. As it turned out...

The map showed that Tian Qingyuan quietly started to move from his office to the back. Trying to leave the Tongshang Bank.

Oh, really? Is that possible?

Zhang Yong had been worried that Tian Qingyuan might not be able to divulge any details if they came directly to him.

But now it seems that there is no problem at all.

Tian Qingyuan has run away.

He and Tian Qingyuan have not met.

Therefore, even if the Japanese spy suspects someone of leaking the information, he will not suspect Tian Qingyuan.

'I'm sorry, our chairman is not here...'

'Then I'll come back next time!'

'You take care...'

'You're beautiful, young lady.'

'You...'

'Luckily you're pretty, otherwise I'd blow your brains out...'

'Ah...'

The young woman's face paled.

What did this guy say...

She was truly shocked.

She only realised afterwards. Only then did she feel fear.

If the other party really took her away and fabricated a charge...

She didn't dare to continue imagining it.

Luckily it didn't happen.

She covered her chest and felt her heart racing.

Zhang Yong came out of the door and waved. Everyone get in the car. Quietly go and intercept Tian Qingyuan.

The map shows that Tian Qingyuan has not gone far. Instead, he is walking across the street. Turn around and enter another dead end. Enter a house on the inside. Then it stopped moving. I guess this house is his refuge. The map shows that there is a gun in this house.

This guy, he even has a gun!

Who is he trying to scare?

Zhang Yong is very confident in his judgment that Tian Qingyuan will not resist.

Because he treasures his current life too much.

And he has so many beautiful women.

How could he possibly be willing to die? He probably wouldn't even be willing to commit suicide.

Unless there is no chance of survival.

Otherwise, he will definitely seize it.

Approaching the small building. It is discovered that although the distance is not far, the location is indeed quite hidden. It is indeed not easy to find in a short period of time.

This side is also a dead end. There is only one entrance and exit. Tian Qingyuan can easily detect someone approaching.

So Zhang Yong did not enter the dead end. Instead, he stood outside, observing from a distance.

He discovered that it was a two-storey building. The exterior was a bit old-fashioned. It was unremarkable.

On the second floor balcony, there were many bougainvilleas growing. The flowers were blooming very vigorously. This type of flower is also called a bougainvillea. It is very common in Lingnan. But it is not common in Shanghai.

Strange, this guy also grows bougainvilleas? Could it be used as a secret code?

Suddenly, the map showed that the red dot had stepped off the balcony. Zhang Yong immediately retreated and swept the back of the wall.

This Tian Qingyuan is really cautious!

As long as he gets close to the balcony, he can see everything at the end of the alley.

Waving his hand, he led the men in from the other side.

The end of the dead end. It's a wall. An ordinary person cannot climb over it.

But...

Zhang Yong is not an ordinary person. His men are even less so.

With the help of a map, they quickly found a place where they could climb over the wall. They climbed over with ease. They landed safely.

Tian Qingyuan made a small mistake. He only noticed the only entrance and exit to the dead end. He didn't notice the wall behind it. So after Zhang Yong and the others landed, they followed the wall and gradually approached Tian Qingyuan's two-storey building. They surrounded it quietly.

Then...

Zhang Yong took out some wire. He unlocked the door and went in.

He didn't take any special precautions. The noise immediately attracted Tian Qingyuan's attention. He hurriedly came down from the second floor to observe.

Just as Zhang Yong successfully opened the door.

It wasn't locked from the inside.

He walked in with no worries.

Tian Qingyuan was stunned when he saw it was Zhang Yong. He forgot that he had a gun in his hand.

'Boss Tian, don't do anything stupid.'

'What are you doing here?'

'First, I'm not here to ask for money. Second, I'm not here to take your life.'

'Tell your men to stand down.'

'Your gun, throw it over here.'

'You...'

Tian Qingyuan hesitated for a moment, and finally decided to surrender.

Resisting was pointless. If he had wanted to resist, he would have done so before. Why wait until now?

He was now the chairman of the Commercial Bank, pampered and well-off, so why would he be willing to die so easily? His good life had just begun, and he could not die for anything.

'Good!'

Zhang Yong took the pistol.

It was a good gun. A brand new Browning M1935 with a magazine.

Good, from now on, this gun belongs to me.

Then he waved his hand, indicating that he should go upstairs for a private conversation.

He walked past Tian Qingyuan with his head held high, as if he were back in his own home. He was unconcerned.

'Don't go too far...' Tian Qingyuan said angrily.

'Don't worry, I just have a small matter to discuss with you,' Zhang Yong said casually. 'I've already said that I will never stand in the way of your glory and riches.'

'You bringing other people with you increases the chances of a leak.'

'I promise you this: if anyone suspects you, you give me the information and I'll get rid of them for free.'

'That's easy for you to say.'

'I can swear to the heavens. If I don't do it, may I be struck by lightning and have no anus when I give birth to sons.'

'You...'

Tian Qingyuan finally shut up.

Zhang Yong's oath was already very vicious.

Especially the latter part. The three worst forms of filial piety are not to provide for one's parents, not to pay one's respects to one's ancestors, and not to have any descendants. The Chinese have a particular taboo against not having a son.

Tian Qingyuan followed Zhang Yong up the stairs sulkily.

Zhang Yong was surprised to find that the house was actually quite clean. There was also a sense of life.

The second floor was not actually a wooden sofa. It was a fabric sofa. There were also women's clothes lying messily on it. It looked like there was underwear too? Very trendy kind?

Pretend not to see.

It's normal for someone else to be the chairman of the board, having a rendezvous with a beautiful woman here and there...

Sit down.

Cross your legs. As if you really were back at home.

Tian Qingyuan: ...

'What do you really want to tell me?'

'What's going on with Cui Yan?'

'Why are you asking him?'

'He has a house on Taoyuan Road. Inside are seven of you Japanese, armed, kidnapping an American. I was ordered to rescue him.'

'Taoyuan Road?'

'Yes. Taoyuan Road. The house that looks like a fortress. It rings a bell, doesn't it?'

'That's my house. Cui Yan is just temporarily registered as the owner. He probably doesn't even remember it.'

'So how did the others get into your house?'

'It's a safe house. What you call a safe house. A place to go when you're in danger.'

'Does anyone else know about this safe house?'

'I reported it.'

'No one told you about this.'

'Why would you tell me about something like that? I never get involved in any operations.'

'That's right.'

Zhang Yong nodded thoughtfully.

He leaned back.

It really felt like he was back in his own home.

He turned his head. He looked around. He noticed that the furnishings in this house seemed to have quite the air of a woman's home.

The door to the bedroom next door was open. He could see the pink bedding inside. There were also women's dresses, hats, and other things hanging on the hangers in the corner.

It seems that she is no ordinary woman. This woman seems to be living with Tian Qingyuan.

Zhang Yong nudged his lips, 'You have a wife?'

Tian Qingyuan's face suddenly turned red, and he hesitated to speak.

He refused to answer.

'Damn, I really envy you,' Zhang Yong said angrily, 'the chairman! You have money and power, and you can also harm young girls every day...'

'I didn't...' Tian Qingyuan subconsciously defended himself. But he quickly shut up.

He didn't believe it himself!

Everyone else could see it.

'No, you bring girls back like this, aren't you afraid of being exposed here?' Zhang Yong asked seriously.

'Pay money,' Tian Qingyuan said two words with difficulty.

'Oh...' Zhang Yong nodded.

I understand.

As long as you pay enough, nothing is a problem.

No matter what era it is, as long as the money is in place, hidden dangers can be eliminated.

But if the money isn't enough, then it's hard to say.

You could be set up in a heartbeat...

So what about Brother Dong...

'Your lobby manager is quite something...'

'The clothes belong to her.'

'I'm jealous.'

Zhang Yong said angrily. This son of a bitch Japanese invader.

Hey, forget it. There's no point in getting involved in something like this. Even in the future, it's still the same.

One person wants to fight, the other wants to take it, and it's useless for others to say anything.

Besides, it's a good thing Tian Qingyuan has worries and constraints. It's best that the lobby manager has him eating out of the palm of his hand.

'Help me settle this matter.'

'What?'

'Rescue the American hostages safely.'

'You came to me? You want me to think of a way?'

'What else?'

'No...'

Tian Qingyuan's expression was extremely strange.

I seem to be Japanese. I'm a Japanese spy. You're coming to me now and asking me to deal with a Japanese spy...

Don't you go too far!

'If you help me get this done, you'll benefit, and so will I.'

'What's in it for me?'

'I'll get promoted and rich. Then I won't come looking for trouble with you. You can go on living your peaceful life. You'll be able to have a baby or two with your woman. If I don't get this done and I'm unhappy, I'll come pestering you. And maybe one day, your boss will suspect you. Then you'll be arrested and taken back. You might be asked to commit hara-kiri as penance. I don't think you traitors are treated with much mercy.'

'Let me think about it.'

Tian Qingyuan hesitated for three seconds. He agreed.

There was no need for Zhang Yong to say more. He knew it too. He had to help Zhang Yong solve this problem.

He didn't want to be exposed.

Even less did he want to be caught by his own boss.

He was enjoying his current life very much. So, he decisively betrayed his fellow comrades.

No. It wasn't a betrayal. Zhang Yong had long known their identities.

At most, he was just helping Zhang Yong come up with a plan.

Anyway, he was impressed by Zhang Yong, the youngest of the group. He actually came to him for advice. How could he think of that?

"I'll help you lure them out.'

'How?'

'I'll ask Cui Yan to call the family and say he'll be home for dinner.'

'Will they believe that?'

'Whether they believe it or not, they'll leave as soon as possible. That way, there won't be any complications. Once they leave the house, you can attack them on the road. The success rate will be higher.'

'Good. Let's do it.'

Zhang Yong thought about it. It was indeed a good plan.

At least, it seemed feasible to him. It was a familiar plan to attack halfway through.

There were seven Japanese invaders, so it was unlikely that they would all be in the same car.

It seemed that they didn't have a car.

If they were riding in a rickshaw, then at most one person would be taken hostage.

Because a rickshaw could only carry two people. One hostage. One captor. That would be much simpler.

The key is that Zhang Yong knows exactly where the enemy is.

At worst, he can use his rifle to shoot them all.

As long as the target leaves the house, everything will be fine.

It's all good.

'Go wait over there. I'll operate from here.'

'Okay.'

Zhang Yong leaves.

He's not worried about Tian Qingyuan.

The guy is completely corrupt.

He goes back to the side of the bunker.

He waits patiently.

Sure enough, an hour later, the red dot inside started moving.

A few minutes later, two red dots came out. They walked towards the two sides of the street. From time to time, they looked around.

Presumably, they were calling rickshaws. They were very cautious. They looked like veterans.

However, they didn't notice anything unusual.

Because Zhang Yong continued to withdraw the team further and further away. The distance to the other party exceeded 400 meters.

Sure enough, ten minutes later, two Japanese spies returned separately in rickshaws. They were followed by three empty ones.

What a big spender!

Calling five rickshaws at once.

But can't you get a car? Are you really that poor?

After the arrival of the five rickshaws, the Japanese spies inside came out one after the other. Get in.

Then the five rickshaws went off in different directions.

But there are still two red dots in the room. And a white dot.

What are they waiting for?

Could it be that the previous five rickshaws were all decoys?

Damn, the Japanese spies are really cunning.

If it weren't for the map showing that the hostages are still there, Zhang Yong would not be able to tell which rickshaw to chase after.

The first five rickshaws all took different routes.

Obviously, their role was to attract the enemy's attention.

If you miss one of them, you might miss the hostage. Who can guarantee that the hostage will definitely be at the end!

Damn it...

While cursing under his breath, he waited patiently.

Finally, the last two red dots, along with the white dot, came out of the small building.

They crowded together. I don't know what's going on.

It wasn't until a rickshaw came out that Zhang Yong understood. Oh. It turned out that they got on the rickshaw.

Huh?

It seems that the discovery was a bit wrong.

The rickshaw driver was also a Japanese invader. Together with the hostage, there were two Japanese invaders in total.

But it didn't matter.

Two Japanese invaders could still be easily dealt with.

As long as the hostage was alive, it was fine. As for the Japanese spy, he was shot dead on the spot. This would prevent any more trouble.

He raised his binoculars and looked carefully, making sure that the person on the right was Michael Flanagan. He was wearing a large hat. It obliquely covered his entire face.

Obviously, the Japanese invaders were worried that someone would see Michael Flanagan's face.

'Little bastard...'

He immediately led his men in pursuit.

The Japanese soldiers were using rickshaws for mobility, with one Japanese soldier pulling two people, so the speed could not be fast.

Sure enough, Zhang Yong quickly led his men to the intersection where the rickshaws were likely to pass. And here they set up an ambush, temporarily requisitioning a rickshaw. Get ready to crash.

At the same time, load the gun. Ready to fire at any time.

When the Japanese rickshaw reached the intersection, it slowed down and turned. Zhang Yong waved his hand.

The group immediately pushed the prepared rickshaw out, and it crashed directly into the Japanese rickshaw driver. The Japanese soldier was knocked over on the spot.

However, the two Japanese soldiers also reacted quickly. They subconsciously drew their guns.

Unfortunately, someone else was faster.

The heartless calculation of others.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

The guns fired continuously.

The two Japanese soldiers were killed on the spot.

For the safety of the hostage, Zhang Yong clearly demanded that they be killed outright.

Sure enough, it was easily done.

'Pop!'

'Pop!'

More shots were fired to make sure they were dead.

MacFarland was still in shock, but when he saw it was Zhang Yong, he was overjoyed.

He then yelled excitedly:

"Zhang, Zhang, help, help! I'll give you dollars!'