Chapter 16 Chapter fifteen

Another round of secret negotiations with the Japanese came to an end. Zheng Ming, along with Lao Zeng and others, flew back to Chongqing from Hong Kong.The plane flew very smoothly at high altitude, without any vibration, only the noise of the engine poured into the cabin continuously.Zheng Ming sat in a row of seats with Zhang Yousan, and Chen Chaoling sat in the front row with a person alone.Only Lao Zeng sat alone at the back of the cabin, as if deliberately keeping a distance from these people. Zhang Yousan looked at the sky outside the window, then took out a cigarette from his pocket, and lit one.He looked at Zheng Ming beside him, and handed him a cigarette: Do you smoke?

Zheng Ming: Thank you, I will not. Zhang Yousan looked at his watch and lit a cigarette: time passed too slowly.Then, he took a sharp draw.Light blue smoke began to hover over the heads of Zhang Yousan and Zheng Ming. Zheng Ming looked back at Lao Zeng at the rear of the cabin. Lao Zeng closed his eyes and seemed to be asleep.Then Zheng Ming asked: Mr. Zhang, I heard that you were the ambassador to Germany? Zhang Yousan was a little surprised: Who did you hear that from? Zheng Ming smiled: My father. Zhang Yousan: Your father?who is your father Zheng Ming: Zheng Xianbo also works in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Zhang Yousan: Ah, Zheng Xianbo is your father? Zheng Ming: Mr. Zhang knew my father? Chapter three: I know.I remember, he seems to have studied in Cambridge, is that right? Zheng Ming: Yes. Zhang Yousan stopped talking. Zheng Ming tentatively: Mr. Zhang, is there any result from this contact with the Japanese? Regarding Zheng Ming's question, Zhang Yousan neither affirmed nor denied it, but only vaguely and perfunctorily said: It's just a general contact, and there can't be any results. Zheng Ming was still a little bit unwilling to give up: did the Japanese propose to contact the government, or did we ask for it?

Zhang Yousan glanced at Zheng Ming, took a breath, and then said slowly: Your father and I had a friendship.In my impression, your father is a very intelligent person, very insightful.He is very familiar with the British situation and helped me a lot. Of course Zheng Ming knew that Zhang Yousan was changing the subject, but insisted on asking: What is Mr. Zhang's opinion on this contact with the Japanese? Zhang Yousan: Not to mention opinions.Japanese diplomacy is always unpredictable, not clear.After speaking, he yawned, put out the cigarette, closed his eyes and prepared to sleep. Seeing Zhang Yousan like this, Zheng Ming couldn't keep asking.But he already knew in his heart that the three people he was responsible for defending must have a lot of background, and they were even directly appointed by Chiang Kai-shek to go to Hong Kong to secretly contact the Japanese.Judging by the current situation, their tasks are of course self-evident.

In fact, during the conversation between Zheng Ming and Zhang Yousan, Lao Zeng who was sitting in the back did not sleep, but kept watching them.However, there was no expression on his face. Because the fog season was not over and the Japanese bombing had not yet started, the Chongqing Press Club at night was relatively lively and almost full of people.Gu Hongyuan sat where he and Zheng Juan had sat, slowly drinking a glass of beer, waiting for Zheng Juan's arrival. As soon as Zheng Juan entered, she saw Gu Hongyuan, a smile appeared on her face, and she hurried over: Hongyuan, when did you come back?Gu Hongyuan also stood up immediately, helped Zheng Juan take off her coat, and opened the seat for her to sit down: I came back yesterday.I've ordered a cup of tea for you.

Zheng Juan: Is there any news? Gu Hongyuan laughed: The government spokesman is now asking reporters for news? Zheng Juan: Didn't you go to Nanjing? How could I know what happened in Nanjing?Tell me, what's going on in Nanjing? Gu Hongyuan shook his head and smiled: It was a complete farce.Robert and I interviewed the founding ceremony of Wang Jingwei's so-called "National Government".Wang Jingwei became the acting chairman and executive president, but his so-called top military adviser is the Japanese figure Sasaki Akira, and the top political adviser is also a Japanese named Kazuo Aoki.

Zheng Juan: They were originally a traitor government established for the Japanese. Gu Hongyuan: Exactly.The most ridiculous thing is their so-called "national flag".It is said that in order to show that he is an authentic national government, Wang Jingwei insisted on using the existing national flag, but the Japanese refused.Wang Jingwei had no choice but to compromise, and added a yellow cloth strip on top of the national flag, like a dog's tail, making something nondescript.Also, in his inauguration speech, Wang Jingwei not only declared that he would maintain goodwill with Japan, but also ordered the national government personnel in Chongqing to report to Nanjing immediately and immediately cease the war, as if he had really become the head of state of China.

Zheng Juan also laughed: So, I probably should go to Nanjing to report. Gu Hongyuan: However, I also heard in Nanjing that Wang Jingwei was quite helpless because the Japanese were unwilling to give him too many benefits. Zheng Juan: Why?Isn't he already a lackey of the Japanese? Gu Hongyuan: The Japanese probably also know that Wang Jingwei's "National Government" is a political puppet and cannot play a key role.It is said that the Japanese are already in contact with the Nationalist government in Chongqing. If the Japanese can reach an agreement with Chongqing, Wang Jingwei may be abandoned immediately.

Hearing this news, Zheng Juan was a little surprised: Chongqing really wants to negotiate with the Japanese?What is there to talk about with the Japanese? ! Gu Hongyuan: I don’t know, there are many rumors and it’s very chaotic. Zheng Juan: Is there any basis for peace between China and Japan?I can't see it! Gu Hongyuan: It's hard to say. Zheng Juan stopped talking. The dinner for Zheng Xianbo's family is almost coming to an end.Except for An Fuyao, Zheng Juan and Lin Tianjue, everyone in the Zheng family is here.Zheng Qi and Zheng Ming are already cleaning up the dishes. He Xuezhu watched Zheng Xianbo drink another glass of wine, and said: Xianbo, drink less.

Zheng Xianbo: Stop drinking, this is the last drink. He Xuezhu: I have something I want you to help me with. Zheng Xianbo laughed at himself: Really?I am now a mud bodhisattva crossing the river, and I can't protect myself. I'm afraid I can't help you with your hospital. He Xuezhu: Now that there is a shortage of penicillin, our hospital is already unsustainable, and other hospitals are similar.The hospital received many typhoid patients, most of whom were children.There have been several deaths because there is no medicine.Could you ask your acquaintance in the government to help you get some medicine?

Zheng Xianbo thought for a while: So be it.The day after tomorrow, a reception will be held in Linyuan to welcome the three sisters of the Song family to Chongqing from Hong Kong. I will try to get you to attend.At the reception, you can find an opportunity to talk to Madam Jiang.I heard that China Aid recently donated a batch of medicines and equipment, maybe you can get a little help from her. He Xuezhu: Madam Jiang can listen to me? Zheng Xianbo said flatly: It's just luck. He Xuezhu was skeptical, got up, packed up the remaining dishes, and went into the kitchen.Zheng Ming came out of the kitchen and sat down beside Zheng Xianbo.Zheng Xianbo wanted to pour wine into his glass again, but Zheng Ming hurriedly stopped him: Dad, stop drinking. Zheng Xianbo smiled bitterly: Okay, okay, stop drinking. Zheng Ming: Dad, you seem to have told me last time that you know Zhang Yousan? Zheng Xianbo: Yes, what's wrong? Zheng Ming: He greets you. Zheng Xianbo suspiciously: Say hello to me?How did you meet him? Zheng Ming: We returned to Chongqing from Hong Kong together. Zheng Xianbo immediately became alert: You and Zhang Yousan returned to Chongqing from Hong Kong together?How can you be with him? Zheng Ming: My new task is to participate in the secret talks between them and the Japanese and be responsible for security. Zheng Xianbo sighed: So, the rumors have become true, and the government is really in secret contact with the Japanese.Tell me, how did the talk go? Zheng Ming shook his head: I don't know.I am not eligible to participate in negotiations.I asked Zhang Yousan, but he was unwilling to reveal anything specific.The others were even more tight-lipped.Dad, do you think the government really wants to negotiate with the Japanese, or is it just a general contact? Zheng Xianbo was silent for a while, and then said: It's hard to say.Zheng Ming, I originally wanted to help you find a relatively easy and relatively safe thing to do, but I didn't expect you to be involved in this matter. Zheng Ming: Nothing.I'm just an uninformed peripheral. Zheng Xianbo became serious: This matter may not be as simple as you imagined.Speaking of it, I am afraid it is much more serious than you monitoring the Communist Party. Zheng Ming: Your Ministry of Foreign Affairs did not participate in this matter? Zheng Xianbo shook his head: No.Just some vague rumors.In my current state, it is even more impossible to know the inside story. Zheng Ming: If the government is really negotiating with the Japanese, do you think there is any chance of success? Zheng Xianbo: That depends on what conditions the Japanese offer.In Nanjing, Wang Jingwei had just established a puppet government, and the Japanese secretly negotiated with Chongqing. They probably wanted to do both. The two governments on both sides could become favorable conditions for the Japanese to raise prices.The Japanese are poisonous. Zheng Ming: Do you think we should negotiate with the Japanese? Zheng Xianbo smiled wryly again: I think?What kind of attitude can I have now? Two nights later, Chongqing Forest Garden was shrouded in a faint mist.Outside the ballroom of Lin Yuan, officials gathered for a while.The woods were illuminated by lights, cars with headlights on brought guests here and there, and well-dressed people greeted each other and walked into the ballroom together.This is the welcome party held by Chiang Kai-shek to welcome the three Song sisters to Chongqing.Under Song Meiling's persuasion, Song Qingling, who had been living in Hong Kong, finally agreed to go to Chongqing with Song Meiling and Song Ailing.Her appearance in Chongqing was actually a symbolic political statement.Of course Chiang Kai-shek wanted to use this to make a big fuss, and the purpose of holding this welcome party is also for this. When Xia Xinli came here, he saw Zheng Xianbo alone outside the ballroom through the bustling crowd, a little lonely on the side, so he went up to say hello to him: Mr. Zheng, do we seem to know each other?I also know your wife and daughter Zheng Juan.I am Xia Xinli from Xinhua Daily. Zheng Xianbo shook hands with Xia Xinli lightly: Ah, it's Mr. Xia!We should have seen it somewhere. Xia Xinli: More than once.Mr. Zheng, why don't you go in? Zheng Xianbo: Oh, my wife went in, and I took a stroll outside, the air here is good. Xia Xinli looked at the people around him: Mrs. Jiang and her sister appeared in Chongqing together. This is very good news.Their appearance together will have a very good publicity effect. Zheng Xianbo agreed: This shows that the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party has reached a certain height. Xia Xinli smiled: Yes.The relationship between Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Jiang has become a barometer of the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party.Since the sisters can unite, it means that the unity between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party has achieved good results. Zheng Xianbo also laughed: What Mr. Xia said is very true. Xia Xinli: However, I heard that the Chairman has recently made some suspicious actions. Zheng Xianbo: Oh, what do you mean? Xia Xinli: There are rumors that the Chairman of the General Assembly recently sent several representatives to secretly contact the Japanese in Hong Kong. I don't know if this is true or not. Zheng Xianbo is noncommittal: Rumors may also be facts, and facts may also become rumors. Xia Xinli: Could it be that the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, where Mr. Zheng works, has no rumors? Zheng Xianbo cautiously: Maybe there is, but I don't know.After finishing speaking, Zheng Xianbo turned his gaze to the Linyuan Ballroom. In fact, Xia Xinli took the initiative to contact Zheng Xianbo under the mission entrusted by Zhou Enlai and Dong Biwu.The Southern Bureau also received news about Chiang Kai-shek's secret contact with the Japanese in Hong Kong, hoping to prove the reliability of this information from more channels.The first thing Xia Xinli thought of was Zheng Xianbo.Because, if Chiang Kai-shek wants to negotiate with the Japanese, it is impossible for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs to know nothing about it.But Zheng Xianbo's answer disappointed Xia Xinli. Xia Xinli brought up the topic again: If the Chairman is manipulating the negotiations, will he even bypass the Ministry of Foreign Affairs? Zheng Xianbo: Of course there is such a possibility.Why, Mr. Xia is very concerned about this rumor? Is Xinhua Daily willing to publish unconfirmed news? Xia Xinli: As you said just now, the rumors may be true. Zheng Xianbo just smiled: Since the "August 13th" Shanghai Incident, the Japanese have never given up on persuading the Chinese government to surrender, so I would not be surprised if the chairman of the committee went to negotiate with the Japanese. Xia Xinli: So, do you think peace talks are necessary? Zheng Xianbo: As a strategy, peace talks are not impossible, but surrendering and betraying the country and selling the interests of the War of Resistance should never be tolerated! Xia Xinli: Mr. Zheng has an excellent opinion.Mr. Zheng, if there is any further news, I mean confirmed news, can you tell me some? Zheng Xianbo: Disclosed to the newspaper?I have never done this before. Xia Xinli paused, and then said softly: What if it wasn't revealed to the newspaper? Only then did Zheng Xianbo take a serious look at Xia Xinli.Of course he knew what kind of organization Xia Xinli was working for, the Xinhua Daily, what kind of background it had, and he also knew what Xia Xinli's subtext meant. Xia Xinli met Zheng Xianbo's eyes very calmly, and further clarified his meaning: If I didn't disclose it to the newspaper for publication, what if I didn't come to ask you for advice as a reporter? Zheng Xianbo: This... Let me think about it. The welcome party in Linyuan's ballroom has been going on for some time. Chiang Kai-shek, Soong Meiling, Soong Ching Ling and Soong Ailing stood in front of the illuminated stage.In the audience were Zhou Enlai and Deng Yingchao, as well as some foreign envoys stationed in Chongqing, including Robert and Monica Rossi, including Karl and others.Of course, Wang Chonghui and other important government officials are also here.He Xuezhu didn't dare to move forward, and stood alone in a corner by the gate far away. The first is Chiang Kai-shek's speech.In his speech, Chiang Kai-shek emphasized the significance of Mrs. Sun and Mrs. Kong arriving in Chongqing together, and using this as a symbol, he emphasized the importance of the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party in the current pattern of the War of Resistance.Finally, Chiang Kai-shek expressed his gratitude to the three Song sisters for their contributions to the War of Resistance. After Chiang Kai-shek finished his speech, the band played cheerful music.People began to fetch food and drink from tables against the walls, chatting freely in twos and threes.Some people have already started dancing in the middle of the dance floor.Robert and Monica were among the first to hit the dance floor, Robert in high spirits and Monica with a provocative gleam in her eyes. He Xuezhu, who had been standing on the side of the ballroom, walked through the crowd and walked to Song Meiling who was talking with Wang Chonghui, Karl and others.Song Meiling glanced at He Xuezhu, but did not pay attention to her. He Xuezhu plucked up the courage to say hello: Minister Wang. Wang Chonghui: Ah, it's Mrs. Zheng.Come on, Cenbo told me about you.Why didn't Xianbo come? He Xuezhu: He wants to stay outside for a while.Minister Wang...Wang Chonghui immediately pulled He Xuezhu to Song Meiling: Mrs. Jiang, please allow me to introduce a wife to you. Song Meiling reluctantly raised her hand: Ah, hello... He Xuezhu: I am the director of Jimin Hospital, He Xuezhu. Mrs. Jiang once visited our hospital, but Mrs. Jiang may not remember me. Song Meiling: Jimin Hospital?Ah, I remember, last May, I also helped your hospital stop the car to transport the wounded.How are you? Are you okay? He Xuezhu: Thank you Madam Jiang for your concern. Wang Chonghui said haha: It seems that you already know each other, my introduction is superfluous. Song Meiling: Does Dean He want to ask me for anything? He Xuezhu: Originally, on such an occasion, I shouldn't have troubled Mrs. Jiang... Song Meiling: It's okay... everyone, let me take my leave... Tell me, what's the matter? He Xuezhu: Our hospital is in urgent need of penicillin.There were many patients, mainly children, who contracted typhoid fever.But no penicillin.I heard that a batch of medicines donated by the American China Aid Association has just arrived in Chongqing.I take the liberty to ask Mrs. Jiang, can you find a way to distribute some of these medicines to our hospital? Song Meiling said somewhat reservedly: Yes, there is such a thing.This batch of medicines and equipment was lobbying from the United States by Mr. Hu Shizhi.However, it seems that it has been decided to send these medicines to the front line for the soldiers there. He Xuezhu disappointed: Oh, forget it, I disturbed Madam, please forgive me. Seeing that He Xuezhu was about to leave, Song Meiling suddenly became enthusiastic again: Wait, Deputy Director Xu of the Department of Health is also here, I will take you to him, maybe he can help you find a way to solve part of it? He Xuezhu happily: Thank you very much. On the other side of the dance floor, Zhou Enlai, Deng Yingchao and Soong Ching Ling met.Although the band's voice was a bit loud, everyone didn't care and talked happily. Soong Ching Ling: Mr. Zhou, the arm is fully recovered now? Zhou Enlai raised his right arm lightly and said with a smile: I can only say that I have basically recovered, and now it is not convenient to move around. For example, writing is a bit difficult.Madam Sun's visit to Chongqing this time, what do you think of it? Song Qingling: In Hong Kong, I heard that the Japanese invaders bombed Chongqing inhumanely.After reading here, I realized that what I had heard was far from the actual situation.The Japanese invaders were too cruel to carry out such violent attacks on civilians and urban areas!It was shocking. Deng Yingchao: Mrs. Sun's visit to Chongqing this time is a very good publicity campaign.It has a very positive effect on consolidating the cooperation between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party and improving national morale. Soong Ching Ling smiled: You are too much, I just did what I could.Although I know that doing so will also bring certain benefits to others.Mr. Zhou, what do you think of things in Nanjing? Zhou Enlai: The Wang puppet government is nothing more than a doll of the Japanese, a mouse crossing the street, neither supported by the people of the country nor recognized by the international community. I think it should be a short historical joke.However, if the Japanese use the Wang puppet regime as a coercion condition to force the government to negotiate peace with them, it may bring some disadvantages. Soong Ching Ling: Mr. Zhou spoke very well, I hope this kind of situation will not happen. Another dance ended, and everyone on the dance floor stopped and applauded politely.Under Song Meiling's leadership, He Xuezhu met with Deputy Director Xu of the Department of Health. Seeing that He Xuezhu and Deputy Director Xu knew each other, Song Meiling didn't introduce them. She said bluntly: Deputy Director Xu, Director He's hospital has admitted many typhoid fever patients. Now it is very difficult. Without penicillin, these patients can only sit and wait to die.Can you find a way from the Department of Health to give Dean He some penicillin? Deputy Director Xu stared at He Xuezhu with some embarrassment, and replied: Well, Dean He also talked to me about this matter, and I am trying to find a way... He Xuezhu: Deputy Director Xu, please take care of me. Song Meiling: Deputy Director Xu, it is important to save lives. Director He said that many patients are children. Deputy Director Xu: Easy to say, easy to say!Since Mrs. Jiang is so concerned, those of us who do specific affairs, why not do our best!Dean He, I will arrange this matter tomorrow, please rest assured Mrs. Jiang, and also ask Dean He to wait patiently for a few days, I will definitely finish it. Song Meiling: Then I would like to thank you first. Unexpectedly, things went so smoothly, He Xuezhu was almost overjoyed: Thank you Madam Jiang, thank you Deputy Director Xu! Soong Meiling took a few more words of care and left.He Xuezhu bid farewell to Deputy Director Xu with gratitude, and turned to leave the ballroom.Through the crowd, she saw Zheng Xianbo appearing at the door of the ballroom from a distance, and Zheng Xianbo also saw her and cast a questioning look at her.He Xuezhu smiled, and told Zheng Xianbo with his eyes that the matter had been settled. However, He Xuezhu's joy soon proved to be empty joy.After waiting for two days without any news, she finally couldn't bear it anymore and decided to call Deputy Director Xu to ask.Zheng Xianbo originally wanted to dissuade his wife from pushing Deputy Director Xu too fast, but He Xuezhu couldn't care less.After dinner, He Xuezhu asked for Deputy Director Xu's phone number, and sat quietly at the table waiting.Zheng Xianbo was sitting on the sofa, reading a newspaper casually, but his ears were paying attention to He Xuezhu's movements. The phone was connected, and He Xuezhu quickly said: Hello, is this Deputy Director Xu of the Department of Health? The other end of the phone is Deputy Director Xu: I am, who is it? He Xuezhu: I am He Xuezhu from Jimin Hospital. We met last time... Mrs. Jiang was there. Deputy Director Xu's tone suddenly changed: Ah, it's Dean He, what can I do for you? He Xuezhu: Deputy Director Xu, I want to ask, when can we get the penicillin you promised to our hospital last time? Deputy Director Xu: Penicillin?What penicillin? He Xuezhu: You promised.Our hospital urgently needs it now. The other end of the phone was silent for a while, and then there was a voice again: Ah, I remembered.However, I can't help it.Now every hospital lacks penicillin, and I, too, cannot live without rice. He Xuezhu was a little anxious: But last time in front of Mrs. Jiang... Deputy Director Xu interrupted He Xuezhu in a strange way: Mrs. Jiang has a high position and authority, and she has a lot of time to manage.If you use Madam Jiang to suppress me, of course I won't be able to face Madam Jiang face to face.On that occasion, what else can Madam Jiang say?Why are you so naive?Let me tell you, Dean He, there is no penicillin. Next time you invite the chairman himself, I can't conjure up the medicine for you. You can figure it out! After speaking, Deputy Director Xu hung up the phone.He Xuezhu was stunned for a while, then came back to his senses, and slammed the receiver down on the phone. The whole morning of the second day, He Xuezhu was still aggrieved.Sun Xiangmeng ran to her office to complain again, saying that two more children had died and asked He Xuezhu to find a solution.He also said that since the Department of Health has agreed to allocate a batch of penicillin, why can't they first use the leftover medicine in the store for emergency treatment.He Xuezhu became cruel, and immediately wrote a note to Sun Xiangmeng, asking her to go to the pharmacy Director Li to get the medicine.Sun Xiangmeng didn't know the background behind He Xuezhu's decision, as if he had received an imperial edict, he happily took the note and went to the pharmacy. Soon, He Xuezhu's risky decision brought serious consequences.At dusk, a nurse came and told He Xuezhu that someone was making trouble in the pharmacy and that Director Li had been beaten.He Xuezhu originally thought that the family members of the patients were fighting for the remaining penicillin. After rushing to the pharmacy, he realized that he was completely wrong.There were no family members of the patients in the pharmacy. There were only two pharmacists standing between Director Li and a man who looked like a secretary. The secretary looked arrogant and angry.Director Li's face was bruised, and there was blood on the corner of his mouth. He Xuezhu: What's going on? Director Li: He is unreasonable and even beat people... Secretary: Are you Dean He? He Xuezhu: I am, who are you? Secretary: Don't worry about who I am, I will hold you accountable! He Xuezhu: Hold them accountable?What qualifications do you have to hold us accountable, why do you hit someone? ! Secretary: I came to get the medicine, but the director said that the penicillin belonging to the special reserve has been used up!And it was you, the dean, who ordered it to be used!Let me ask you, how dare you issue such an order? He Xuezhu knew that things were broken, so she had to smile: I'm sorry, there is nothing I can do, I will make it up immediately. The secretary gesticulated: "I'm sorry and it's over?"Let me tell you, if our boss blames it, you can't afford it! He Xuezhu held back: The supplementary medicine will arrive soon, please calm down. Secretary: Hurry up and find a way, or I won't spare you!In two days, I will come to check again. If the penicillin is not replenished, I am afraid it is not a matter of quarreling and beating people! He Xuezhu: Yes, definitely. The secretary left the pharmacy arrogantly.He Xuezhu looked at Director Li helplessly and said nothing. Director Li wiped the corner of his mouth that was still bleeding: Dean, the batch of penicillin you mentioned is really coming soon? He Xuezhu shook his head with a livid face. Director Li was in a hurry: what? !So what to do?In addition to the official just now, there are so many patients, what should we do? He Xuezhu was depressed: You ask me, who should I ask? Director Li took He Xuezhu to a relatively secluded corner: I know a person who once mentioned to me that he can get penicillin, but the price may be higher. He Xuezhu was surprised: How is this possible? !What does this man do? Director Li: I don't know.However, I heard that he has some background, and the background is not small.If Dean He is willing to take a risk, I can go and talk to him, and I can get something, at least it can solve the immediate urgent need. He Xuezhu hesitated: Is this person reliable? Director Li smiled wryly: Dean, when is it now, can you still manage so much?Whoever he is, as long as he can get penicillin! He Xuezhu finally made up his mind: Well, you go and get in touch with him, but be careful. Zheng Xianbo's house at dusk. The last rays of the setting sun shone through the window into Zheng Qi and An Fuyao's small room upstairs.Zheng Qi was practicing the cello, and some mournful music filled the room. Someone knocked on the door outside, Zheng Qi stopped in doubt: please come in. The door opened, and it was Lin Tianjue: Xiaoqi. Zheng Qi put down the cello, and enthusiastically let Lin Tianjue into the room: Cousin, why are you here? Lin Tianjue looked around the room and saw the wedding photo of An Fuyao and Zheng Qi hanging on the wall. He smiled awkwardly and said: He hasn't come back yet? Zheng Qi: No.People in the army can't tell. Lin Tianjue walked a few steps in the room and said after a while of silence: I'm here to say goodbye to you. Zheng Qi: Are you leaving? Lin Tianjue: The work in the radio station is really boring.I decided to agree to the job at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs that my uncle helped me find in Hong Kong, and I will leave Chongqing tomorrow. Zheng Qi: Really?That's great! Hearing this, Lin Tianjue was quite uncomfortable, but it was not easy to get angry: you also expect me to leave? Zheng Qi smiled apologetically: That's not true.At least, you can stop being bombed by devils.I mean, maybe you'll be happier in a different environment. Lin Tianjue hesitated for a moment: Actually, I don't want to leave Chongqing, mainly because I don't want to...don't want to leave you. Zheng Qi guessed what Lin Tianjue was going to say, and wanted to interrupt him: Cousin... Lin Tianjue waved his hand: Xiaoqi, I'm leaving anyway, let me finish what's on my mind, okay?Although you and An Fuyao are married, I still love you in my heart. There is no way, it has always been like this, and I can't get rid of it.Therefore, I agreed to go to Hong Kong to escape my feelings.It hurts me to see you, and of course it hurts to leave... Zheng Qi: Cousin, don't do this. Lin Tianjue: I hope you can live happily. Zheng Qi: Thank you, I know... Lin Tianjue: Xiao Qi, then I'll be leaving, goodbye. Zheng Qi: I'll take you down. Lin Tianjue was in a complicated mood: No, the piece you played just now was very nice... Zheng Qi still insisted on sending Lin Tianjue out, so Lin Tianjue had no choice but to stop refusing.The two quietly went downstairs and went out.Outside the room, the sun had already set, and the fog seemed to have dispersed, revealing a large dark blue sky, clear and transparent.They went down the stairs together and came to the street, but they just ran into An Fuyao who was going home.An Fuyao and Lin Tianjue were a little surprised to see each other.But they didn't speak, and for a while, the scene seemed a little awkward. Zheng Qi quickly explained: Fu Yao, my cousin is leaving Chongqing tomorrow and going to Hong Kong.He came to say goodbye to us. Only then did An Fuyao break the silence: Really?leave tomorrow? Lin Tianjue: Yes, we will leave tomorrow. An Fuyao held out his hand in a friendly way: Then, I wish you a good journey. Lin Tianjue held An Fuyao's hand basically out of politeness: Thank you, please take good care of Xiaoqi, and wish you a happy life. An Fuyao: I will. Zheng Qi: Cousin, how about we go see you off tomorrow? Lin Tianjue: No, please tell Uncle and the others that I don't have time to say goodbye to them. Zheng Qi: I will. Lin Tianjue said nothing, turned and left. Seeing Lin Tianjue's back gradually walking away, Zheng Qi suddenly felt a little sad, and she took An Fuyao's arm.After Lin Tianjue walked for a while, he looked back at An Fuyao and Zheng Qi, who were holding each other affectionately, with a complicated expression on his face, and forced a smile. The street lamps outside Jimin Hospital dimly illuminate the empty street, and there is not much fog left.The urban area of ​​Chongqing is quiet under the night.In the hospital, the lights in He Xuezhu's office were still on.Two men who looked like businessmen were counting banknotes at their desks, while Director Li happily counted boxes of penicillin.He Xuezhu stood aside, looking at the scene in front of him with complicated emotions. The air-raid sirens sounded suddenly, their screeches seeming to tear the night sky apart.The two men had finished counting the banknotes and looked out the window in panic. There was no happy expression on He Xuezhu's face: Your medicine is too expensive, 6,000 French coins for 100 sticks, isn't this taking advantage of the fire! The man frowned: Dean, this is the price agreed in advance.If you want to buy it elsewhere, I'm afraid it will cost at least 80 yuan a piece. He Xuezhu: Where did you get this?Now there is a shortage everywhere... Another man who was putting banknotes into the bag rudely interrupted He Xuezhu: This is none of your business!But Dean, if you still want to do business with us in the future, just come to us. The alarm outside the window sounded again. The two men nodded furtively to He Xuezhu and Director Li, and left the office. Director Li left with the medicine box in his arms.The siren continued to sound, and at the same time there was the deafening roar of the aircraft.He Xuezhu turned off the light, walked to the window, opened it, and looked outside.In the distance near the river, Japanese planes had already started dropping bombs. The sound of bomb explosions was particularly dull in the night, and bursts of fire flickered at the bombing point. He Xuezhu watched the bombing in the distance with a tired face, and muttered to himself: It started again.