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Seeing such a lavish breakfast, Sun Xiaolan's eyes nearly popped out of her head.

"Why didn't you order steak? Did you have it delivered?"

"No, I was just worried you'd be hungry, so I prepared a lot of good food for you: meat buns, steak, and fruit. Eat whatever you like!"

"Thank you!"

Both of them knew that their relationship was as it was, and it would be too difficult to take it to the next level.

After all, no one knows who will die next. As a member of an underground organization, one could face death or be discovered by the Japanese at any time.

Sun Xiaolan was aware of these consequences, and so was Zhang Tianhao.

"By the way, Xiaotian, my brother-in-law is dead."

"Dead? What happened?"

At that moment, Zhang Tianhao was also stunned. After all, who would have thought that Sun Xiaolan's brother-in-law would suddenly die, and die so inexplicably.

"Sigh, I don't know what happened. His body was found in a dumping ground outside the city. Sigh!"

When did this happen?

“On Sunday, I overheard someone talking about my brother-in-law, so I went over to check and found his body lying there.”

"Oh, I see."

Do you know who threw it?

"I don't know, but I guess he was either Japanese or from the Special Service. After all, he was covered in wounds, and I didn't even dare to go up to help bury the body."

"Is someone watching?"

"I felt someone was watching me, and I cried all night after I got back!"

"No wonder you weren't sleeping well; you noticed as soon as I got back."

Zhang Tianhao sighed as well, since there was nothing he could do; things were just like this, and he didn't even have a chance to change them.

As she spoke, a few more tears streamed down her face.

"I'm sorry, I made you laugh at me."

"Oh, you, you, your brother-in-law was my subordinate, didn't you know? He died a glorious and noble death. I will remember this."

"Thank you!"

Upon realizing Zhang Tianhao's identity, Sun Xiaolan seemed to understand something, and her eyes were filled with gratitude.

"By the way, have you been in contact with your sister?"

"She replied; she has received other assignments and has gone to work elsewhere."

When will your identity be restored?

"Didn't you see what I look like now? I'm not made up to look like my sister at all. I've regained my identity. I've already spoken to the director, and the nurse gave me her place. Now I'm called Hu Xiaolan."

"congratulations!"

"You're welcome. I've recovered now, and I'm much better and more comfortable than before."

"This is a good thing."

"By the way, could you help me collect my brother-in-law's body? Although we can't erect a tombstone, shouldn't we at least be laid to rest?"

"Sigh, you're too hasty, really too hasty. This matter isn't as simple as you think."

Although burying the body is acceptable, and even not erecting a tombstone is fine, this could very well be a trap set by the Japanese, who are unwilling to risk the lives of those below.

It's not the right time yet, at least not now.

"Xiao Lan, it's not time yet. This could very well be a trap set by the Japanese or the intelligence agency. Someone within the organization has already been arrested."

"Another person got arrested? How come I didn't know?"

"You don't need to ask about this. I'll call Lao Zhou and have him and Lao Li check it out to see which line has a problem!"

"Yes!"

"Alright, don't worry about your brother-in-law's matter anymore. I've been working away from home for a while now, I'll be back soon." As for his brother-in-law's matter, he really hadn't thought of it.

"Yes!"

They had a hearty breakfast, but neither of them was in a good mood. After all, her brother-in-law's situation had added a sense of unease to their relationship.

……

At noon, Zhang Tianhao sat quietly alone at table number five in Red Town Cafe, slowly savoring his coffee, his expression becoming calm.

I checked the time; it was almost 12:30.

Zhang Tianhao gently put down his cup and turned his gaze to the door of the coffee shop.

Then he saw a familiar voice appear directly in his line of sight, slowly getting out of the jeep and walking towards the coffee shop.

As she walked into the coffee shop, she saw Zhang Tianhao, and a smile appeared on her face.

"Hello there!"

She walked over to Zhang Tianhao, greeted him softly, and then sat down opposite him.

"Dr. Wang, I didn't expect you to have the time to come over for a cup of coffee at lunchtime!"

"I was feeling a bit dazed while I was in the hospital, so I came out for a coffee. That's how I ended up here. I never expected to run into you. It's really unexpected."

The two exchanged a few words with smiles, and then she said to the waiter, "A cup of Blue Mountain, please!"

"Ok!"

Upon hearing this, the waiter next to him responded and turned to prepare the coffee shop.

"Huizi, is there anything I can do for you this time?"

"We've got the real list!"

"Oh, the real list is meaningless now!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Tianhao sighed, his voice low but filled with helplessness.

“I know. It was only last Sunday that the general showed me the real list, and your name was on it.”

She gave a wry smile and looked at Zhang Tianhao.

"The exchange group has already gone to Japan, and they should be arriving on the mainland by now!"

"More than 20 experts died in Shanghai this time. If we had known that so many people would die, we could have transferred them all. That would have been better."

"Sigh, there's nothing we can do. We haven't found the list. I only managed to save some people by judging from the Japanese people's actions."

"It's my fault for not doing my job well. I'm sorry."

"It's not your or my fault, it's just that the Japanese are too cunning, really."

"In addition, there is another matter. The Japanese have failed this time and may turn their anger towards northern Jiangsu and the underground party. You need to be prepared."

"That's true."

"I've also found out. Does the Special Service have a list of those arrested, or does anyone here have a list of those arrested?"

"No, the Special Service and the Military Police are keeping a very tight watch on me. Even I can't get in touch with them. It's like they're specifically guarding against me, or they don't trust me at all. These people are really disappointing."

"Oh well, if I don't know, I don't know. Anyway, I'm fine. After all, some things are better left unsaid than known."

Zhang Tianhao offered a gentle word of comfort, then fell silent, picked up his coffee, and took a small sip.

Then she saw a waiter carrying coffee over and smiling as he placed it in front of Huizi.

"Miss, your coffee will cost thirty yuan."

"I'll treat!"

Zhang Tianhao took out the money and placed it on the waiter's tray. He then looked at Huizi and said with a smile, "Long time no see. I'll have to trouble you to take care of me in the future."

"No problem, within my capabilities, I definitely won't let you down." (End of Chapter)