Chapter 8 Finding the Trail
Shen Hanwen and Niu Qiu went back to rest, but Chu Lingyun did not leave.
He lived in a single dormitory, so it didn't matter whether he went back or not. Sitting in front of the empty desk, Chu Lingyun reorganized what had happened that day.
It wasn't a long time, just one day, but a lot happened.
There was no problem with the arrest in the morning. The man in the felt hat was at the scene, more like he was monitoring their meeting. After Asano Ono was arrested, he quickly called and informed the Japanese of everything.
After that, he called Henry again. When the French found out, they were very angry. The French Concession Police Station quickly intervened and demanded Asano Ono.
After learning that it was the man in the felt hat who made the call, Chu Lingyun understood that this was their method of rescue.
If the French Concession Police Station could get the person, it would be much easier for the Japanese to rescue him from the French than from the Military Intelligence Department.
So far, the Japanese strategy has been very successful, but they would never have thought that the man in the felt hat has been exposed and Chu Lingyun has learned everything.
In addition to these three people who showed up, there is another key figure, Yang Jian.
Yang Jian is the owner of the house that Chu Lingyun just investigated. This is the name registered with the telephone company, and it is very likely an alias.
This is a more important person. From the content of the phone call made by the man in the felt hat, we can see that he is reporting to Yang Jian and following his instructions for the next step. This Yang Jian's status is higher than that of the man in the felt hat.
In addition to Asano Ono and Endo Yuki who are in the open, there are also the man in the felt hat and Yang Jian hiding in the dark. If they are all caught, it will definitely be a huge achievement.
Since the establishment of the entire Military Intelligence Department, so many Japanese spies have never been captured at one time.
Nothing happened that night, and the next morning, Loach received a new task.
He wanted to mobilize his acquaintances to search for a man with a scar on the corner of his eye, about forty years old, and about 1.7 meters tall. Niu Qiu was a local and knew many people from all walks of life, so Chu Lingyun offered a high reward of 200 yuan for him.
But there is one thing that needs to be kept secret. You must not look for people in a high-profile manner. You can only investigate secretly.
The next morning, after arranging the work, Chu Lingyun came to Jinsan Lane.
"Captain, you're here."
Shen Hanwen had rented the attic of a house opposite and set up a dedicated telephone line there. He brought five team members with him and took turns monitoring Yang Jian's residence.
There are three people at the front door, two people at the back door, and a camera is placed in front and back.
"How's it going?"
Chu Lingyun stood in the attic and could clearly see the situation in Yang Jian's house opposite through the window.
Shen Hanwen replied, "I learned about it from a neighbor. Yang Jian is in his thirties and a painter. He rarely goes out. He's taken care of by a cook at home. She went out to buy groceries that morning and hasn't left the house since."
"Keep monitoring and call me immediately if anything happens."
Chu Lingyun watched for a while and found nothing unusual on the other side. After giving his orders, he returned to the Military Intelligence Department.
Intelligence work requires patience. Wang Yuemin spent a month monitoring Qian Cang Xiaoye. Chu Lingyun has no lack of patience. He will keep a close eye on Yang Jian.
In the afternoon, Chu Lingyun stayed in the team and did not go out. Shortly after work started, the phone on the table rang.
"I'm Chu Lingyun, who are you?"
"Boss Chu, I'm Liu Qiang. The person you asked us to find just had his shoes repaired at Datou's place. Datou asked someone to tell me, and I'm here with Datou now."
Liu Qiang, the young man who repairs shoes at Changtang intersection?
Chu Lingyun did give him instructions yesterday, asking him to tell all the shoe shiners in the city that anyone who encounters someone with a scar at the corner of their eye can call him, and he will give a reward of 20 yuan if they find the person.
At that time, Chu Lingyun was not sure whether the man in the felt hat was related to the Japanese, so he offered a small reward. It was not until the evening that he found out that the man in the felt hat was the one who leaked the information.
"Where are you now?" Chu Lingyun stood up suddenly.
"I'm at Guan's Doupi on Qiuhai Old Street, and Datou's shoe stall is over here."
"Wait for me there, don't run around."
Chu Lingyun hung up the phone and called three team members to go out with him. The man in the felt hat appeared, and Chu Lingyun's casual arrangement yesterday had a miraculous effect.
Qiuhai Street is located in the west of the city. It is a slum area with mostly low felt tents and narrow streets.
Because the rent here is cheap, there are many people from other places living here, so the population here is not small.
After Chu Lingyun arrived, he quickly saw the shoe stall that Liu Qiang mentioned. It was in a conspicuous location. Liu Qiang was also there, wearing a large apron, talking to a big-headed man who was also wearing an apron.
"Boss Chu." Liu Qiang stood up immediately when he saw Chu Lingyun.
"Come with me."
There were a lot of people near the shoe stall. Chu Lingyun looked around, took Liu Qiang back to the car, and pulled the curtain inside the car.
"Boss Chu, after you gave me your instructions yesterday, I spread the news to everyone that evening. This afternoon, Datou sent someone to tell me that someone who looked very much like the one I mentioned came to his shop to get his shoes repaired. I immediately ran over and confirmed that it was the person from yesterday, so I called you."
After getting in the car, Liu Qiang still seemed a little nervous and explained immediately.
Hearing him say this, Chu Lingyun's heart suddenly tightened: "How did you confirm his identity?"
Liu Qiang seemed to understand Chu Lingyun's concerns and said, "Don't worry, he won't be suspicious. I have customers here too, and I just happened to be delivering shoes to an old customer. When I arrived, Datou had already repaired his shoes. I followed him and secretly took a look at him. He was indeed the man who repaired my shoes the day before yesterday."
"Are you sure he didn't notice you?" Chu Lingyun asked again.
"No, absolutely not. I often come here to deliver shoes. Many neighbors know me."
Liu Qiang shook his head, which made Chu Lingyun feel relieved. Among the four Japanese spies Chu Lingyun had found so far, the man in the felt hat was the only one who was out of touch. If they could find him, the case would become much clearer.
"Okay, after we find the person, you and Datou will each get a reward of 20 yuan."
Chu Lingyun said with a smile. Chu Lingyun was not a stingy person. Liu Qiang could get the same amount of reward for helping him find the person.
"Twenty per person."
Liu Qiang widened his eyes. Yesterday they said it was twenty, and whoever found it would get it. He didn't expect that he would also get a reward.
"Why, you don't want it?" Chu Lingyun smiled.
"Yes, yes, thank you, boss. Thank you, boss."
Liu Qiang smiled from ear to ear, bowed and expressed his gratitude.
He polishes and repairs shoes, and earns only about ten yuan a month. If he's lucky, he makes a dozen yuan at most. But this is already considered a high income among many shoe stalls.
Chu Lingyun directly gave him a reward of 20 yuan, which was equivalent to one month's net income.
This is unexpected money. If I keep it until the New Year, I will definitely have a prosperous year. Now I can also buy some cloth for my wife and children and make them two new sets of clothes.
In addition, you can buy some meat to improve the food and let your wife and children enjoy it.
Liu Qiang brought Chu Lingyun to a small alley.
He just wanted to confirm whether the person Big Head was talking about was the one Chu Lingyun was looking for. After all, he was the only one who had seen the appearance of the man in the felt hat.
Even Chu Lingyun didn't see it clearly at first, he only noticed the scar at the corner of his eye.