War Photographer's Notebook

Chapter 1839 Common Enemy

"Take a break first"

In the morgue on the second floor, Xiao Wu, who had been promoted to the captain of the firewood-collecting team, enthusiastically brought a plate of killed watermelons to Wei Ran and the other two who had just returned home, and also brought three cold white towels soaked in water.

"Reached?"

Zhang Taichuan picked up a towel and asked while wiping the sweat from his face.

"Not yet," Xiaowu said confidently, "but don't worry, it won't go wrong."

"I haven't been out for a while. What's the situation outside the city now?" asked Zhao Jingrong, who was also wiping his sweat.

"Mr. Ji's home is peaceful"

Xiaowu's words seemed to have a special meaning, so much so that both Zhao Jingrong and Zhang Taichuan breathed a sigh of relief.

"If you were to say half a month ago, this road was lined with bamboo fences, and the interrogation offices and bunkers were littered with shit like sheep.

Even when our firewood-collecting team passed by, they would sometimes ask a few questions. A few days ago, they were even dragged to supervise the young men repairing the fence."

At this point, Xiaowu's face lit up with joy. "But now it's different. Since the beginning of the month, we burned down their bamboo fences that covered more than 200 miles. Now it's much easier to go out of the city. Even the people selling bamboo baskets, shoulder poles, and bamboo sieves have increased a lot!"

"This is good!" Zhao Jingrong said, picking up a watermelon and taking a big bite.

"I think this little devil is like a grasshopper in autumn. I don't think he can jump for many more days."

Xiao Wu said in a low voice with joy, "For details, wait until Liu Zi arrives and let him tell you. I heard that he also led people to participate in burning the fence!"

“That’s good!”

Zhao Jingrong became more and more excited. "We've had enough of this bullshit in the city. We need to get him to talk some good talk to boost our morale!"

"There will be more than just Liuzi coming soon," Zhang Taichuan said with a smile, "Qiao An will be back too."

"Qiao An is coming back?" Zhao Jingrong became happier. "Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

"This is because we want to talk about it together when everyone is present, so we don't have to say it twice." Zhang Taichuan explained with a smile.

Just as he finished speaking, someone knocked on the door outside, "Captain, the guests have arrived."

"understood"

Xiao Wu responded, then whispered, "They're here, shall we go over?"

"Walk"

The three of them stood up at the same time, put down the watermelon they had not finished eating, wiped their hands hastily, and left the dead room which was specially used for discussing matters.

After going downstairs and passing through the tunnel as if they were familiar with the place, the four of them came to the next room overgrown with weeds and entered the lightless room.

This room was much cleaner than the outside. Not only was the light on in the room, but there was also an electric fan humming.

It was in this room that Wei Ran saw Lin Qiaoan and Liuzi.

"Second Uncle!" Liuzi, who was still dressed as a member of the firewood collection team, hugged Zhang Taichuan enthusiastically.

"Everyone sits down"

Zhang Taichuan said with a smile, "I heard that you are now the leader of the guerrillas?"

"hey-hey"

Liuzi smiled foolishly and said modestly, "My situation is nothing. Some of the members of the grain collection team who faked their deaths have joined the party."

"Don't be so modest"

Zhao Jingrong said, "Let's talk about business first. After that, you have to tell everyone about the fire on the fence."

"Okay!" Liuzi nodded vigorously.

It was only at this time that Lin Qiaoan smiled and gave everyone a cigarette, "Is Hirano Daxiang really going to withdraw?"

"Really, I've asked his sister to help pack the luggage."

Zhang Taichuan said, "Miss Hirano said that her brother is going to talk to us tonight and then give us a final batch of supplies."

"Why was this beast transferred at this critical juncture?" Lin Qiaoan asked in confusion.

"We guess that it was Ichiro Hoshino who took the blame."

As Wei Ran spoke, he took out the letter he had just received and handed it to the other party, repeating his guess.

"No wonder, that's right."

Lin Qiaoan put down the letter and suddenly realized, "Last April, when the main force of the Osaka Division went to Feilu Funeral, I found it strange that he, the quartermaster, stayed in Shencheng.

At that time, I thought this beast had all the power, but it turns out that the root of the problem lies with that old man Ichiro Hoshino?"

"I guess everything that can be sold in the military depot has been sold out."

Zhang Taichuan also gave his analysis, "So Hirano Daxiang was transferred to Feilu Funeral, and then the old ghost came back to pick peaches, and by the way, he might also eat up Hirano Aoi. This old guy really has a good idea."

“It’s not just that”

Lin Qiaoan snorted, “Although the main force of the Osaka Division won a victory in Bataan last year, it is not surprising that they found a way to kill a quartermaster.

As long as he dies, and with Aoi, who might be a friend to the old ghost, we can get rid of all the trouble."

Without waiting for Wei Ran, Zhang Taichuan and Zhao Jingrong to say anything, Lin Qiaoan added, "By then, we probably won't be able to escape. Lao Gui was away for so many transactions during this time, but we didn't take him with us. We have to make up for this one.

Before Aoi died, he almost controlled the firewood collection team by controlling Old Yan. So when he comes back, he probably wants to control the firewood collection team as well. "

At this point, Lin Qiaoan looked at Wei Ran again, "The photo agency you are in charge of is not doing well either. The money earned by the photo agency after Lao Gui left.

And the car, I think I might lose some valuables. Anyway, if I'm right, we all owe him money."

"Where did this Jewish businessman come from?" Wei Ran from later generations couldn't help but curse.

"Jew? He's not a Jew."

Lin Qiaoan snorted coldly, "He is a capitalist. That's what a capitalist is. He makes everyone work for him for nothing and owes them a large sum of money for no apparent reason."

"So there are capitalists on the Japanese side too?" Xiao Wu said in surprise.

“Everywhere”

Lin Qiao explained with a smile, "Capitalists are not a specific person, but a class. Lao Gui is a capitalist, and I am actually a capitalist too.

In this world, as long as flies land on shit and flies lay maggots, there will be capitalists. "

“But capitalists are not necessarily bad.”

Zhang Taichuan said in time, "Qiao An, the three of us have already started discussing this issue when we were recruiting nuclear students to study abroad. Now is not the time to discuss this."

"yes."

Lin Qiaoan stopped the extended topic at the right time, "Still."

"What about the beast? What is he?" Xiao Wu couldn't help but ask.

"he?"

Zhang Taichuan shook his head. "They are just beasts nurtured by the Japanese militarism."

"French Suction Silk"

Lin Qiaoan said, "Fasi, who has colluded with the capitalists, is just a dog tied with a rope by the capitalists."

"Where is Miss Hirano Aoi?" Xiaowu seemed to have enough questions to ask.

“She was an internationalist fighter”

Wei Ran patted Xiao Wu on the shoulder and said, "These questions will be answered slowly. Let's talk about business now." Hearing this, Xiao Wu quickly said, "It's my fault."

“No delay”

Lin Qiaoan smiled and said, "Xiaowu's question just now gave me an idea."

"What idea?" Zhao Jingrong asked subconsciously.

"If our analysis can convince the beast, then we have a common enemy."

Lin Qiaoan shook the letter that Wei Ran brought and said, "Although that beast is leaving Shencheng, we can trade with him for more than just the medicines and military supplies he has."

"Anything else?" Zhao Jingrong asked subconsciously.

"And his sister Hirano Aoi, and his only son."

Wei Ran said, "The only good thing about this beast Hirano Daisho is that he loves his sister and children. This is our biggest bargaining chip."

"That's right"

Zhang Taichuan echoed, "If the old ghost is really what we said, then Miss Hirano and the child may not be safe even if they return to Zhaohe."

“The chips are enough”

Lin Qiaoan said, "Now we just need someone to whisper in the beast's ear."

"Ocean Marco has already..."

"Hirano Aoi"

Zhao Jingrong teased Xiaowu before he could finish his words, "Which is better, whispering in your ear or blowing on your pillow? Are you crazy about your wife?"

"I don't have any thoughts about a wife"

Xiao Wu said, "We have our heads tied to our belts, so why would we look for a wife?"

"Wait until the day when you come crying and looking for a wife."

Lin Qiaoan raised her hand and pointed outside the door without waiting for Xiaowu to argue, "Go and ask Miss Hirano to come and talk."

"Hey! I'm going right now!"

After saying that, Xiaowu turned around and walked out of the slightly stuffy room.

"How about letting Fifth Brother join the team with me in the future?" Liuzi couldn't help but say.

"Where can we not fight the devils?"

Zhang Taichuan said, "Now is the time when we need the firewood collection team to run in and out of the city, he can't leave."

"If Miss Hirano is willing to help later, I plan to come out and talk to the beast." Lin Qiaoan said.

"You're coming out too?" Zhao Jingrong frowned subconsciously, "No, this is too risky."

"Doing business is an exchange of risk and profit."

Lin Qiaoan said, "This is indeed a rare opportunity. If we can reach an agreement with the beast, we can not only solve the troubles brought by the old ghost, but also wait for the beast to be transferred to Feilu Funeral, maybe..."

At this point, Lin Qiaoan glanced at Zhang Taichuan and Zhao Jingrong, "If you don't plan to kill him, maybe you can still use him to do something."

"We've already discussed it," Zhao Jingrong said with difficulty, "Let him go."

"Then talk to him."

Lin Qiaoan gently patted the silent Liuzi. He knew clearly how painful this decision was for the people present - they had escaped from Fengtian together that year.

Before Liuzi could speak, Hirano Aoi walked in hurriedly.

"It's Mr. Mu, long time no see."

Hirano Aoi bowed and greeted him, and apologized with guilt, "I'm sorry, I couldn't save Zhang back then."

"Ms. Hirano, you don't have to be like this. It's not your fault for what happened to Zhengqi."

Lin Qiaoan said quickly, "Time is running out, Miss Hirano, we invited you here to talk about you and your brother."

"Please speak, I"

Hirano Aoi took a deep breath and said, "I have made all the preparations. Even if you intend to put him on trial directly, I will accept it."

"We have no plans to judge or kill your brother yet."

Seeing that Zhang Taichuan and Zhao Jingrong were not going to speak, Lin Qiaoan simply took the lead in the conversation, briefly expounding on their previous analysis and showing Ichiro Hoshino's letter.

"Ms. Hirano, this is the current situation."

Lin Qiaoan finally said, "You are our friend. For your safety, we can either work together to solve this problem, or we can only try to send you to a safe enough place after your brother leaves."

"I see"

Hirano Aoi took a deep breath and said as if she was relieved, "I will cooperate with you, secretly."

"We will also do everything we can to ensure your safety," Lin Qiaoan promised.

"I'm causing trouble for you."

Hirano Aoi started a new topic, "I'm going to the military station to help my brother pack his luggage. I don't know if Mr. Wei has told you about the photo album. Gentlemen, I need you to help me get the photo album."

“It’s easy to talk about”

Lin Qiaoan said, "As long as Miss Hirano determines which suitcase the photo album is in, we can take care of the rest."

"I'm afraid my brother won't let his luggage leave the depot before he leaves."

Hirano Aoi said, "Especially the things in the safe. He cares a lot about the things in the safe."

"We'll find a way to solve these problems," said Zhao Jingrong.

"The trouble with this matter is that it's best not to let Mr. Hirano find out."

Wei Ran reminded, "He may not doubt his own sister, but he will definitely destroy the fragile trust between us that we have not yet established on another level."

"Don't let him find out? How is that possible?" Hirano Aoi frowned.

"Remake it"

Wei Ran said, "Steal it, make an accurate copy, and if there is a negative, print it, and then put it back before the other party finds out. This is the best way I can think of."

"So we need two chances?" Lin Qiaoan asked calmly.

"And there must be a long enough time between the two opportunities," Wei Ran added.

"tonight"

Zhang Taichuan spoke out his thoughts, "We need to take advantage of today's incident to create some insecurity for Mr. Hirano. Ms. Hirano needs to advise him to leave his valuables at home."

"Then what?" Zhao Jingrong asked.

"Get Him Drunk"

Zhang Taichuan said, "This way we have a whole night. After dawn, we can create a second opportunity to put the album back without anyone noticing."

"Be more specific," Lin Qiaoan said.

"It is necessary to have Mr. Hirano's conversation before Ms. Hirano helps him pack his luggage."

Zhang Taichuan stood up while speaking, "Ms. Hirano, call your brother and ask him to come home immediately."

"Okay," Hirano Aoi said, and she stood up, bowed slightly, and left the stuffy and lightless room.