"Sir, have you just come to Jiangnan?" "I just arrived, are you here to do something?" Qi Bailao looked at the beggar in disbelief. "Yes, find a friend you haven't seen in years." "What's the last name of your friend?" "There is no one in the world, he is my family." The beggar replied. Confidential Room, No. 53, Ji'e Lane.Mr. Mao, a veteran spy of the military command, is having a secret conversation with his capable general Zhang Zui. "Currently, peace talks between the Kuomintang and the Communist Party are underway, but according to reliable sources, we cannot accept the harsh conditions of the CCP, which will lead to the breakdown of the peace talks. The underground party organizations in the big cities strike with the most forceful force!"

Hearing this, Zhang Zui understood that Mr. Mao would send him to carry out a new mission. When Mr. Mao paused, he couldn't help asking: "I don't know which city the organization arranged for me to go to?" "Jiangnan City." Mr. Mao observed the other party's expression immediately after reporting the place name, and then said, "Although this city is not as good as Beiping and Shanghai, after the war broke out, it was the main transportation route for our army to retreat to Guangdong and Guangxi, and its importance cannot be underestimated." More importantly, at this critical juncture, each of our sub-stations is fighting fiercely with the underground party in the jurisdiction, but Jiangnan City has always been calm and peaceful, with a scene of singing and dancing. Do you think this is normal?"

Zhang Zui is the most capable young spy of the Military Control Bureau. He has cracked many major and important cases. His work style is strong, radical and extremely challenging.As soon as he heard Mr. Mao's introduction, he knew that Jiangnan City was a tough nut to crack.Facing Mr. Mao's question, he replied: "The calmer you are, the greater the danger may be lurking behind it!" Mr. Mao nodded at Zhang Zui: "You are very smart, can you be more specific?" Zhang Zui said: "I think the most likely reason is: there are insiders of the Communist Party lurking inside us, otherwise this phenomenon would not have happened."

Mr. Mao nodded approvingly: "So, what do you think?" At this time, Zhang Zui had fully understood Mr. Mao's intentions, and said, "If Mr. believes me, I am willing to go to Jiangnan City." "Very good, that's what I want." Mr. Mao nodded in satisfaction, then opened the drawer and took out a piece of paper, "Here is the list of organizations in Jiangnan City Station, your code name is 'July Bee', The person who connects with you is called 'Chameleon', and the code and location of the connection have already been arranged. You can choose whoever you need."

Zhang Zui took the list and looked it over, then looked at Mr. Mao: "Any other instructions?" "The general is away, and the king's life is not acceptable. When I entrust you with this task, my instruction is that everything is up to you - I don't care about the process, only the result." Mr. Mao said to Zhang Zuixia meaningfully. laugh. After Zhang Zui was ordered, he selected two all-around athletes, Li Ruyou and Ding Yizuo, from the bureau headquarters, and asked them to sneak to Jiangnan City to wait.After the Spring Festival, he took Qi Bailao to prepare to leave Nanjing.Before leaving, he deliberately used the simplest cipher when he sent the secret telegram to the "Chameleon Snake".

He intentionally told the underground party in Jiangnan City about his whereabouts, and the purpose was very clear, that is-to throw stones to ask for directions! Is there really no underground party in Jiangnan City?He believes that his "throwing stones and asking for directions" will soon give an answer. Late at night in early spring, a train was speeding on the railway bound for Jiangnan City.According to the train timetable, this train will arrive at Jiangnan City at zero o'clock, stay for 8 minutes, and then drive to the next station. When the train let out a long moan, Zhang Zui, who was sitting in the thirteenth car, woke up. He looked at his watch, and it was exactly 5 minutes before he arrived at the station, so he woke up Qi Bailao beside him, and said: " We've arrived."

"Are you at the stop yet?" Qi Bailao yawned sleepily, then looked out of the window, "It's really the stop, so fast." "It is said that those who can sleep are blessed. It seems that this is true. You have reached your destination in a single dream, saving you a lot of loneliness in the journey." "Hey, team leader, you just know how to talk." Qi Bailao smirked a few times. The speed of the car slowed down, Zhang Zui handed a black leather suitcase to Qi Bailao, and said, "I still have something to do, I won't get out of the car at this stop, you will go to the joint instead of me."

The train came to a complete stop, Qi Bailao looked at Zhang Zui and said, "Team leader, do you have any orders?" "You go, maybe I've been waiting for a long time." Zhang Zui took off his black windbreaker and put it on Qi Bailao, and then put a gentleman's hat on his head, "It's cold, don't catch cold. Remember Connector signal, if no one comes after 5 minutes, don't wait any longer." Qi Bailao nodded, and left Zhang Zui with some reluctance. When he turned around, Zhang Zui was waving at him. At this time, the train had already started.

Since it was late at night, not many people got off the train in Jiangnan City, so after a while, they all dispersed, and the platform was empty, leaving only Qi Bailao alone.Where is the "Chameleon" who came to pick you up?Could it be that he can't come?He looked around, the whole platform was exposed to the light, and there was no one else but himself. But he persisted for 5 minutes, and was ready to leave when no one came. At this moment, a beggar who slept in the open stood up from a dark place and approached him. "Go, go, I don't have any money!" Qi Bailao scolded, but unexpectedly, the beggar would say the first signal to connect.

"Sir, have you just come to Jiangnan?" "I just arrived, are you here to do something?" Qi Bailao looked at the beggar in disbelief. "Yes, find a friend you haven't seen in years." "What's the last name of your friend?" "There is no one in the world, he is my family." The beggar replied. Qi Bailao was overjoyed, held the beggar's hands tightly, and said, "So you are Comrade 'Chameleon', I thought you wouldn't come tonight!" "I've been waiting for you for a while—I'm not a 'Chameleon', I was sent by him." said the beggar.

"It doesn't matter, I was also sent by the superior." Qi Bailao said. "Let's go, it's not suitable to stay here for a long time." The beggar said and led the way ahead, and the two walked out of the platform one after the other, and then boarded a rickshaw. The rickshaw stopped in an unknown alley, the beggar paid the fee, and led Qi Bailao for a while, then stopped in front of a bungalow, knocked on the door three times, and the door opened. "Comrade, please come inside." The beggar made a "please" gesture. Qi Bailao hesitated for a while, but still walked in. Then, the back door closed.The room was dimly lit, making it look very gloomy.The young man who opened the door led him into an inner room. He had a premonition that something was wrong. At this moment, a few people suddenly appeared next to him, put their pistols on his head, and ordered in a low voice: "Don't move, raise your hands!" Come!" "You..." Qi Bailao turned pale with shock, and obediently raised his hands. "We are the underground party of Jiangnan City, be honest!" The "beggar" who followed behind said coldly. After Zhang Zui broke up with Qi Bailao, he took the train for half an hour and got off at a small station in the suburbs. Li Ruyou and Ding Yizu had been waiting for him for a long time.He was led by his two subordinates to spend the night in a nearby small hotel, and then returned to Jiangnan City at noon the next day to go to the second meeting place - "Juyuan Ballroom" on Yingfang Road.This is the official meeting point between Zhang Zui and the "Chameleon Snake". This meeting point was sent to the "Chameleon Snake" by Mr. Mao in a secret code when he was about to arrive in Jiangnan City. For the next morning at the 'Juyuan Ballroom', the connectors will wear corsages." It was a weekend, and there were many dancers. Zhang Zui entered the ballroom wearing a corsage and under the guard of two subordinates.His appearance immediately attracted the attention of wives and ladies, and they sent invitations to him one after another.Zhang Zui declined politely. Zhang Zui and his two subordinates sat aside and looked at the men and women on the dance floor. When the song ended, a long-lost and familiar figure suddenly came towards him. "Chu Xiangxue, you...why are you here?" Zhang Zui couldn't believe his eyes. "Is it strange? It's called 'Two pieces of duckweed return to the sea, where can life never meet'." Chu Xiangxue grinned, revealing a mouthful of neat and beautiful teeth, "Can you find a place, there are private rooms upstairs." Zhang Zui really wanted to be alone with Chu Xiangxue, but when he thought of his mission, he shook his head: "Another day, can you tell me where I live?" Chu Xiangxue stared at the corsage in Zhang Zui's jacket pocket, and asked seriously, "Sir, are you new to Jiangnan?" Zhang Zui was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't believe his ears, but he continued the conversation and said, "I just arrived, are you here to do something?" "Yes, find a friend I haven't seen for many years." Chu Xiangxue's expression became serious. "What's the name of the friend you're looking for?" "There is no one in the world, he is my family." Chu Xiangxue replied. "Chameleon, you are a chameleon!" Zhang Zui was overjoyed, and held onto Chu Xiangxue's hand tightly, "Is this not a dream? Let's go upstairs!" "No, I've changed my mind now. As a punishment for you just now—let's go home!" Chu Xiangxue pouted. Zhang Zui looked at Chu Xiangxue carefully, and murmured, "Your personality hasn't changed, it's still the same as before. You like to be self-willed and petty." "Don't you like it?" "No, that's exactly what I like about you." Zhang Zui said seriously. "Then why hesitate, follow me." Chu Xiangxue said and led the way ahead. The two got into a rickshaw at the entrance of the ballroom, and then Li Ruyou and Ding Yizuo got into another one, and quietly followed Zhang Zui and Chu Xiangxue. In the car, Zhang Zui couldn't help telling Chu Xiangxue about his pain of longing, but Chu Xiangxue diverted the conversation from time to time.The two were classmates in the special training class in Liling during the Anti-Japanese War. The special training class was the "Whampoa School" of the Military Control Bureau, which was highly regarded by the top officials of the Kuomintang. Zhang Zui and Chu Xiangxue were the best students in that class. The husband found out about Zhang Zui's love affair with Chu Xiangxue. In order to let him concentrate on his work, he intentionally separated them after graduation. The Gendarmerie regiment arrived soon. Chu Xiangxue's public identity was the confidential secretary of the regiment headquarters, and her uncle Chu Liyan was the head of the Gendarmerie regiment.Zhang Zui's residence has been arranged, it's next door to Chu Liyan's dormitory. Zhang Zui is quite satisfied with the residence, the location is hidden and quiet, and few people come here. His only dissatisfaction is that there is a middle-aged woman who always comes in and out here. With professional sensitivity, he feels that this woman always It's spying on his actions. As soon as Zhang Zui and Chu Xiangxue entered the room, the middle-aged woman took the opportunity to enter with a hot water bottle, poured two glasses of water and left. "Comrade July Bee, the conditions are a bit difficult, let's make do with it," Chu Xiangxue said. "It's okay. Who was that woman just now?" Zhang Zui asked. "My uncle's nanny, just go to her directly for future life matters. My uncle will come to see you soon." While the two were talking, Li Manye, who had just left, came back, followed by a 50-year-old soldier.Just as Zhang Zui came to his senses, the middle-aged soldier rushed into the room and held Zhang Zui's hand, saying, "Comrade July Bee, we finally have you here! I, Chu Liyan, have been ordered by the organization to be under your leadership from today onwards." , you are the team leader, if you have any arrangements, just tell me." "Thank you, thank you!" Zhang Zui said repeatedly. The three of them were all seated. Seeing that Li Manye was still standing in the room, Chu Xiangxue said, "We will call you if we need anything here." Li Man'e nodded and left, closing the door behind her when she went out. Zhang Zui glanced at Chu's uncle and nephew, cleared his throat and said: "The task assigned by the superior this time is very difficult. I am new here and I am not familiar with the situation in Jiangnan City. Whether I can complete the task depends entirely on the two of you." "For work matters, I hope Team Leader Zhang will give more instructions." Chu Liyan said. "Mr. Mao attaches great importance to the work of Jiangnan City. He thinks that the most peaceful city is actually the least peaceful. I don't believe that there will be no underground Communist Party organization in Jiangnan City. To prove this, I sent people to the first one last night. The connection point, he hasn't come back yet, I think he may never come back. His disappearance only shows one point-there is indeed an underground party in Jiangnan City! At the same time, I don't believe that you don't have any clues. "Zhang Zui looked at the two and said. Facing Zhang Zui's reproachful gaze, fine beads of sweat oozed from Chu Liyan's forehead.After a while of silence, Chu Xiangxue said: "Actually, I still have some clues. The words and deeds of a few people I have on hand are very suspicious. I think we should be able to find the underground party from them." "Yeah, we should have started a long time ago," Zhang Zui said to Chu Liyan, "I have brought two comrades, and now we are outside, please find a place to live, if you want a secluded place that does not attract attention, if it is convenient, install a movie A telephone is better." Chu Liyan exchanged opinions with Chu Xiangxue, and said, "There is a vacant room over there with a larger area. It was originally used as a repair room. Have you wronged them?" "No problem, as long as it's quiet." Zhang Zui said.