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Lin Xiaotang and Datou looked at each other in blank dismay, Monk Zhang Er was puzzled by the actions of shopkeeper Qian.Shopkeeper Qian also felt a little embarrassed, and hurriedly refilled the tea for the two of them, and then opened his mouth with embarrassment.

It turns out that the contact point of Shopkeeper Qian is the grassroots contact point of the Shanghai Military Control Station, and it has never been used in normal times. It is not that it is so advanced and secretive, but the previous station chiefs of the Military Control Station have never taken this corner of the place to heart. In fact, Shopkeeper Qian is usually responsible for some basic contacts with the headquarters, and has not even had much contact with the Shanghai station.

For the first time ever, the Military Command Shanghai Station issued an order against Shopkeeper Qian.It was said that there were two newcomers coming to Shanghai to announce their arrival, and Treasurer Qian was in charge of receiving them, but he only gave an action order, and did not mention anything else.

Lin Xiaotang swallowed, "Treasurer Qian, how do we arrange it? We just arrived in Shanghai, and we don't even have a place to stay. Besides, we must be given some equipment and specific instructions to carry out tasks. We are unarmed, yes. Shanghai's eyes are darkened, what can this, this do?"

Shopkeeper Qian knew very well that these two young men must have offended the higher-ups in the station, otherwise, the higher-ups wouldn't have done this to them, making it clear that they were being used as cannon fodder.If you can't complete the task, you have to use military law; if you want to complete the task but don't have any assistance, not even a guy, this is to send these two foreigners to the point of no return.

Thinking of this, Shopkeeper Qian broke out in a cold sweat on his back. He has stayed in Shanghai for more than ten years, and he has seen a lot of internal strife, but he treats his own people like this without mercy. See it once.Now he just wants to get rid of these two unlucky ghosts as soon as possible, so as not to be infected with bad luck.

Shopkeeper Qian smiled and took out a small package, and opened it in front of the two of them. Inside were several hundred French coins, two daggers, some traumatic medicine and Yunnan Baiyao. "You two, I'm just a contact point here, and I really can't help. I can't do anything about Shangfeng's instructions. You two are young heroes with unique skills. I think they must have a way to complete the task. Give the above An explanation. Here is a little bit of my personal heart, right as a meeting gift, I wish the two of you will be successful and famous in Shanghai."

Da Tou stood up abruptly, looking like he was about to lose his temper.Lin Xiaotang grabbed him tightly.It seems that what Shen Zui and Bai Qi said is correct, Zheng Jiemin still doesn't intend to let him go, the money shopkeeper in front of him is old and smart, and he clearly refuses to take this muddy water, and now, he can only rely on himself .

Lin Xiaotang cupped his hands, "Treasurer Qian, our two brothers have just arrived in Shanghai. We are very grateful for your generous help. The mountains never turn around. We will keep the kindness of Shopkeeper Qian in our hearts. Please also send a message to the higher-ups." , if our brothers are lucky enough to gain a foothold in Shanghai, everything given today will be repaid tenfold!"

After speaking, he gave a deep salute, grabbed the package, put on the luggage, and walked away with his big head.

Shopkeeper Qian walked out of the store, squinting his eyes to watch Lin Xiaotang and the two go away. The young man in front of him suddenly gave him an inexplicable feeling in his heart.

A man wearing a top hat and a long gown approached Shopkeeper Qian, "Is that the two of them?"

Shopkeeper Qian didn't answer, but just nodded.

The man in the long shirt pouted to the side, and a rickshaw driver and a peddler with a basket followed immediately.

Lin Xiaotang comforted the angry big head while walking, but out of the corner of his eyes, he noticed the stalker behind him.

Zhabei is an area where poor people gather in Shanghai. There are many lanes and alleys, and outsiders will lose their way in a short time if they are in it.Bamboo poles of different lengths protrude from the windows of the houses on both sides of the alley, and are covered with all kinds of clothes, swaying in the wind, just like an exhibition of national flags.

Lin Xiaotang bought a basket of steamed stuffed buns calmly, big head with bright eyes, grabbed the paper bag and stuffed one into his mouth, Lin Xiaotang casually ate the steamed stuffed buns while inquiring about the location with the owner of the steamed stuffed bun shop, but the corners of his eyes flashed quickly After passing, not far away, the rickshaw driver and the peddler stopped on the side of the road calmly.

Lin Xiaotang and Datou walked forward for a while, Lin Xiaotang saw two businessmen walking into a small hotel by the side of the road, he bumped Datou with his elbow, "After sitting on the boat for so long, I walked for a long time , let's stay here today, and discuss where to go next tonight." Lin Xiaotang spoke in a loud voice, and secretly gestured to Datou behind him with his eyes.

Big Tou understood, and immediately cheered, "Okay, I'll just stay here, I've been exhausted for the past two days, and I have to get a pot of wine to relieve my fatigue at night!"

Watching Lin Xiaotang and the two of them enter the hotel, the rickshaw driver winked at the peddler, and then parked his car in the alley opposite the hotel, and the peddler walked into the hotel with a basket.

Lin Xiaotang watched the two merchants register, went directly to the second floor, and came to the counter with Datou, and asked for a room next to the merchants.When the arrival came, the military command gave some funds, and Bai Qi also gave some. Although it was not much, it was enough for two people to spend in Shanghai for a month, so there is no need to worry about money for the time being.

The peddler was leaning against the door of the hotel to sell, while watching Lin Xiaotang and the two enter the room on the second floor, and then left amidst the sound of the hotel owner chasing them away.

As soon as he entered the room, the big head threw himself on the bed and moaned comfortably, while Lin Xiaotang walked to the window, opened a crack, and watched the movement in the alley downstairs.

The hawker walked up to the rickshaw driver and squatted down. The two of them seemed to be strangers to each other, but they were talking about something. After a while, the rickshaw driver got into the car and turned away, while the hawker took root opposite the hotel, absent-minded. He was hawking, but his eyes were fixed on the door of the hotel.

The first floor of the hotel is a tavern, which not only entertains guests but also nearby residents. At night, it is full of seats and very lively.

Lin Xiaotang and Datou were sitting at a table at the entrance of the tavern. Although the tavern was very simple, the dishes were authentic local dishes. The big head was bowed left and right, and his mouth was full of oil. Lin Xiaotang sipped warm rice wine and ate the dishes slowly. Out of the corner of his eye, he kept searching the surrounding crowd.

The peddler at the door has disappeared, which means that the stalking person has passed over.Lin Xiaotang was chatting and laughing with Datou, while looking around without leaving any traces, he finally noticed the clue.

Sitting at the table next to the stairs in the tavern was a familiar figure of Lin Xiaotang. Although he had changed his clothes, Lin Xiaotang recognized him at a glance. Become a long gown, just like a teacher.

Two diners also caught Lin Xiaotang's attention. Although they were also eating, they glanced at Lin Xiaotang and the others from the corner of their eyes from time to time, but their situation seemed to be different from that of the rickshaw driver, which made Lin Xiaotang secretly add Be careful.

In the early morning, there was movement in the next room, Lin Xiaotang jumped up from the bed, lay on the door and looked out secretly.The door of the next room was open, two merchants had already got up, one was packing their luggage, and the other went downstairs to pay.

Lin Xiaotang hurriedly woke up Datou, Datou opened his eyes in a daze, and was about to complain, but Lin Xiaotang covered his mouth, "Don't make noise, just do as we said last night!"

After a while, the peddler who paid the bill went upstairs and walked into the next room. Lin Xiaotang opened the door and saw that there was no one around, nodded at the big head behind him, came out on tiptoe, and went straight into the room of the two peddlers.

The two merchants were taken aback for a moment, but Lin Xiaotang raised his index finger, closed the door, and said to them with a smile: "Both brothers, can we discuss a deal?"

In front of the hotel, yesterday's peddler turned into the owner of a food stall, with a buddy selling soybean milk and fried dough sticks.He had just taken the rickshaw driver's shift, yawning, and casually watching the target.

Two merchants came out of the hotel. It was early summer. They were still wearing shabby cotton robes and had beards. As soon as they arrived at the food stall, a sour smell of sweat hit their faces. He filled his nose with soy milk for the two of them, and watched the two of them gobble it up with disdain. Even the dirty change they handed over, the hawker didn't dare to take it, and let them throw it directly into the cash box.

Looking at the backs of the two, the peddler muttered, "It's better to live in the countryside!"

After walking through two alleys, Lin Xiaotang let out a long sigh when he realized that no one was following him, and took off the leather hat on his head, while the big head simply tore off the cotton robe on his body, "Fuck, this smell almost killed me Is this worth ten yuan?"

Lin Xiaotang nodded and smiled, "Get rid of the tail behind you, it's definitely worth it!"

The big head turned around and asked, "What's next?"

Lin Xiaotang raised his eyebrows, "Needless to say, go directly to the concession and start our legend of fighting for hegemony in Shanghai!"

In the same western-style building, the young man called Brother Huan stood in front of the two old men with a face full of embarrassment.

The old man sitting on the wicker chair looked surprised, "What, lost?"

Brother Huan nodded with a bitter face. "It's the same with the people on the Juntong side, they were tricked by those two boys and slipped away!" Then, he recounted what happened in the morning.

The old man in a long gown with a sharp voice leaned over, "Master, do you see...?"

The old man sitting on the rattan chair seemed to be thinking, his frowning brows slowly relaxed, "This kid is a bit interesting. I heard it mentioned in Yuehua's letter before, saying that he was gentle and cowardly. Back then, Yuehua He also asked me if I could arrange for him to go to the gym to practice. But judging from today's performance, this kid really impressed me."

The old man pondered for a while, "Shanghai is too big, it is not easy to find two people in the vast crowd, so, A Huan, you tell the eyeliners in the concession to pay attention to them, the environment here is relatively better, I guess they will come here."

Brother Huan nodded and said yes.

The old man waved his hand, "Also, arrange someone to pay attention to the movement at the Shanghai station. I am afraid that important people will come to Shanghai in a few days. The Chongqing side asks us to pay more attention and be ready to take action at any time!"