The Spy

Chapter 47 Suspicion
Wu Shaoshu and Xu Zhanjie were both staring at Xu Qingyun.

Xu Qingyun not only came up with a new direction, he even made arrangements in advance and started investigating.

"Qingyun, do as you wish. You can mobilize all the resources in the station, including me."

Wu Shaoshu glanced at Xu Zhanjie and said softly that at this moment he had only one feeling that if Xu Qingyun could not solve this case, then no one in their Tianjin station could solve it.

At this moment Xu Zhanjie felt a little regretful.

He regretted leaving Xu Qingyun at Tianjin Station. Xu Qingyun's performance once again exceeded his expectations. If he was brought back to the headquarters, it would be a great help to him and he could catch more Japanese spies at the headquarters.

Unfortunately, Xu Qingyun was unwilling to leave the Tianjin Police Station, allowing Wu Shaoshu to take advantage of the situation.

"Qingyun, just go ahead and do it."

Xu Zhanjie smiled and said that Xu Qingyun's thoughts were more comprehensive and thoughtful than theirs, and he had nothing to add. At this time, he and Wu Shaoshu had the same feeling. If Xu Qingyun failed, this case could be put aside and discussed in the future.

"Thank you, Station Master, and thank you, Teacher."

Xu Qingyun bowed his head and saluted, then immediately returned to the surveillance point after completing his report.

There was only one member of the action team on duty at the surveillance point. Xie Yongshan was leading people to check the sewers outside and had not returned yet.

Around six o'clock, just as it was getting dark, Zuo Jinfang finally arrived at the surveillance point.

"Brother Qingyun, we have finished the investigation."

"Sit down and drink some water first."

Seeing that he was panting and there were obvious sweat stains on his head, Xu Qingyun understood. After he asked, he immediately ran over without stopping.

"Thank you, Brother Qingyun."

After expressing his thanks, Zuo Jinfang drank the boiled water in the bowl in front of him and then took out a notebook.

"We have questioned all 43 companies. No one specifically asked for your signature. When we questioned them, two people said that strangers had read their safety books before."

"Give me."

Xu Qingyun reached out and took the small notebook that Zuo Jinfang brought and went to look at it himself.

The police station has requirements for shops to abide by laws and regulations. Every shop has a safety book, and Xu Qingyun goes there regularly to sign to confirm that they have no problems during this period.

This is also one of the police's benefits.

However, anyone who deliberately looks at the book is suspected.

The Xu Qingyun area is located in Beidaguan. In the early years, Beidaguan was the location of the Qing Dynasty's money customs and was the most prosperous area in Tianjin. After the customs was occupied by the powers, Beidaguan fell into decline and Nanshi rose.

A lean camel is still bigger than a horse. Even if Beidaguan is not as good as before, it is still better than some other places. Xu Qingshi took care of his younger brother and specially gave him a lucrative place.

"We'll be there right away."

Two stores, a grocery store and a restaurant, Xu Qingyun had an impression of them.

Such stores close a little later, unlike others which close before dark.

Zuo Jinfang stood up immediately. He came here by bike. The distance from the British Concession to Beidaguan was not very close, so Xu Qingyun asked him to leave the bike here first and drove him and Yan Ming there together.

The grocery store was occupied and was about to close.

"Lao Jin."

Xu Qingyun called him directly. Old Jin, who was carrying a door panel, turned around suddenly, bent down and said with a smile: "Captain Xu, you are here. What do you want? I will get it for you."

"Call the captain, our captain has been promoted."

Zuo Jinfang shouted, but Xu Qingyun did not blame him. The police in Tianjin are better, but only slightly better. They can only be said to be slightly better than those in other cities. However, some problems still exist, and this is a fact that cannot be changed by just one or two people.

"Yes, I am confused. Captain Xu, congratulations."

Lao Jin hurriedly corrected him, but Xu Qingyun ignored him and walked into the grocery store. Generally speaking, their safety books are kept away, but some stores hang them aside for the convenience of signing. The grocery store hung them next to the counter, hanging them with a rope.

"Has anyone looked at your safety booklet?"

Xu Qingyun opened the notebook and flipped through it, and immediately found his signature. The notebook had a cover, so he had to open it to see the contents.

In an era when most people are illiterate, even if someone is curious, they will not casually flip through a written notebook.

He couldn't understand it after reading it.

"Yes, I told Officer Yi today." Lao Jin nodded quickly.

"Old Jin, think carefully, how long did the person who flipped through your book look at it, and where did he look at it?"

Xu Qingyun took the initiative to ask, his tone stern. Having been a policeman in this era for a month, he knew very well that it was useless to talk to some people in a nice way, and it would be better to be harsher on them, and they would care instead.

"Officer Yi knows..."

"Say it again now."

Xu Qingyun's voice suddenly became louder, and Yan Ming deliberately straightened his waist to let Lao Jin notice the bulging pistol on his waist.

Zuo Jinfang looked even more malicious, as if he was waiting for Xu Qingyun's order to arrest someone immediately.

"Yes, Captain Xu. Yesterday afternoon, a man came to buy something. He saw this book and flipped through it. He looked at it for a few seconds and then put it down."

Lao Jin felt bitter and answered carefully that he had been asked this question once before, and the police spoke very seriously and told him not to tell anyone, otherwise his whole family would suffer. Captain Xu came to ask in person again, so he was probably involved in some big case.

He now only prayed that the case had nothing to do with him. As an ordinary citizen, he could not withstand the slightest storm.

"How long did he watch it? Exactly?" Xu Qingyun asked.

"Just a few glances, less than a minute."

"How tall is he, what clothes and shoes does he wear, and what did he buy?"

"He's not tall, about the same height as the guy next to you. He's wearing a black suit made of good material and I think he's wearing leather shoes. He's a stranger and bought a toothbrush and soap."

Lao Jin did not dare to slack off and answered whatever was asked, but he did not remember the man's appearance very clearly. His impression was that the man seemed plump, with a round face, and was a very ordinary person.

The other person was dressed well, so he paid more attention to it.

"Are you sure it's a stranger?"

Xu Qingyun asked again, and Lao Jin nodded hurriedly: "Sure, I know all the neighbors around here, and he definitely hasn't been here."

Xu Qingyun was thinking, this person who came to the grocery store is strange, toothbrushes and soaps are daily necessities, usually bought nearby or at places where one usually buys them, why would a stranger buy these things at Lao Jin's store.

"Bring me a flashlight."

Yan Ming immediately handed over the flashlight, and Xu Qingyun carefully observed the ground and the road at the door.

Finally shook his head.

More than a day has passed since yesterday afternoon, and there have been many people coming and going in the grocery store, so all the footprints have been stepped on.

However, this person is suspicious and can be investigated in depth.

"Don't tell anyone about what happened today, including your family, remember?"

Xu Qingyun reminded him again before leaving, and Lao Jin hurriedly nodded and promised. He was asked twice and so fiercely that he didn't dare to tell anyone else without telling him.

"Go to the next one."

After coming out, Xu Qingyun immediately rushed to the small restaurant. Even if the people at the grocery store were suspicious, he would still go to the restaurant.

All clues found must be verified thoroughly.

(End of this chapter)