Chapter 4 Familiar with the Terrain (2)
In the past few days, Hu Xiaomin went to Caojiadu in Wusong River in the north, Daxia University in the west, Shanghai West Station in the south, Xujiahui in the south, and Huangpu River in the east, familiarizing himself with the entire public concession, French concession and the terrain of western Shanghai.
But he only walked around near No. 76, Jisifeier Road. It was not that he didn't want to know, but that there were too many spies around him. No. 76 was very alert. If a stranger showed up a few more times, he would be followed.
As for visiting the inside of No. 76, Hu Xiaomin had already cut off this idea. The prerequisite for collecting intelligence is to ensure his absolute safety. In order to be familiar with the terrain of western Shanghai, he often takes rickshaws, or takes a taxi, or even disguise himself as a beggar.
He doesn't like to fight unprepared battles. Even before coming to Shanghai, he has studied the map of Shanghai. However, the map and the actual terrain are still very different. Hu Xiaomin feels that the more you prepare, the higher the chance of successful plan, and vice versa.
He did not hand over Cao Bingsheng's wallet and the Bronning pistol, and the Military Control Commission did not have the habit of seizing everything to the public. Even if Qian Heting knew about it in the future, he would not pursue it.
After Hu Xiaomin arrived in Shanghai, he had basically no activity funds except for receiving his salary. He had to use every penny in practice. There were more than 50 yuan in his wallet. In addition to ensuring his normal expenses, he prepared two safe houses for himself.
One is at No. 7 Yannianfang, at the east end of Jing'ansi Road in the public concession, near Haige Road. It is not far from Yuyuan Road and has become a stronghold for him to investigate nearby. All the things he disguised are placed here. The other one is close to Suzhou River, which is considered a backup stronghold.
After such trouble, Hu Xiaomin has basically become a pauper.
As for Cao Bingsheng's Bronning 1910 pistol, Hu Xiaomin went to the hardware store to buy a file and filed off the gun number. The Bronning pistol would have changed hands.
Whether it is Chinese or Annan police, even French police and water police, they all use Belgium-made Bronning guns. Chinese and Annan police generally use 9mm caliber Bronning m1903 pistols. French police use 7.65-caliber Bronning m1900 pistols and 7.65-caliber Bronning m1910 pistols, commonly known as gun pistols.
As an agent, the more weapons, the better. Especially for him, it is sometimes not convenient to use the military guns. Besides, the Broning pistol is very popular in the black market, almost equivalent to hard currency.
In addition to the near No. 76 Jisifeier Road, there is also No. 5, Lane 433, Yuyuan Road, which is also an important goal for Hu Xiaomin. This is the villa of the Gu family. There are many villas and mansions on Yuyuan Road, each with servants, and there are no contacts. The entry and exit of strangers is not so eye-catching.
Gu Huiying goes out on time at 7:30 every morning, usually takes Gu Zhiren's free bike and get off at the guesthouse at No. 55 Jisifeier Road. She promotes the public and works at the guesthouse. After Gu Zhiren takes her to work, she goes to Zhihua Textile Factory at No. 2, Lane 122, Hatong Road.
But when she gets off work, people often drive her to take her away, and occasionally she has to have dinner before coming back. As long as she returns home, she usually doesn't go out again.
Hu Xiaomin observed for three days, and two days were sent back by Chen Mingchu. This made Hu Xiaomin very worried. Gu Huiying and Chen Mingchu would not have any special relationship, right?
Although Hu Xiaomin and Gu Huiying got married since childhood, it was just a joke between his father and Gu Huiying's father, but they should be taken seriously or not.
The information given to him by Qian Heting is that Gu Huiying is not married yet, but she doesn’t say she has no sweetheart? Since Gu Huiying is in trouble, it is not impossible to marry a traitor in order to get angry.
If this is the case, you have to adjust the angle gun plan.
Hu Xiaomin now realized that Qian Heting probably made such a plan after reading his files and on a whim. He also asked himself to improve the plan, which means that this plan has many loopholes and depends on him to repair it himself.
As for funding and personnel support, there is probably no. Shangfeng doesn’t even pay much attention to this plan.
Hu Xiaomin was not worried that the plan to enter the corner was unsuccessful. He only hoped that his files could be included in the confidentiality. It would be best if sent to Chongqing for preservation.
No matter how worried the plan is, the plan to enter the corner cannon has been launched and can only be implemented. No matter how simple the plan is, whether the superiors will pay attention to it, Hu Xiaomin must make the plan successful.
In order to grasp Gu Huiying's true mentality, Hu Xiaomin had to find another way. When Gu Huiying got off work, he observed Gu Huiying's expressions respectively outside the guesthouse at No. 55 Jisifeier Road, opposite No. 5, Lane 433 Yuyuan Road.
What is the relationship between Gu Huiying and Chen Mingchu? Some clues may be seen from her subtle expressions and actions. Hu Xiaomin has no lover and does not know what love is, but he knows that if a person is in a happy mood, no matter how well he hides it, there will always be traces to be found.
Gu Huiying was almost expressionless, but she smiled politely when getting in or getting in the car. Hu Xiaomin was stunned by the road. When he grew up, Gu Huiying was really beautiful, and her every frown and smile was so beautiful.
The careful Hu Xiaomin also noticed that Gu Huiying had no physical contact with Chen Mingchu, and even she deliberately kept a sufficient distance. After getting off the car, she would not look back and take a look.
These actions made Hu Xiaomin relax a little.
If you want to live in the Gu family, Gu Huiying cannot have a lover. As for marrying her, Hu Xiaomin has carefully considered it. If you can marry her, try not to marry her. She is a Communist Party. Not to mention Gu Huiying's previous identity as a Central Commission for Discipline, she is still a traitor.
Moreover, Hu Xiaomin had the identity of the Military Control Commission on the surface, and the Military Control Commission was not right. Of course, even if Hu Xiaomin was willing to marry Gu Huiying, the Military Control Commission might not agree.
The Entry Cannon Plan has no financial support, so Hu Xiaomin could only enter the Gu family as an ordinary person, or even as a difficult person, and it would be nice not to be looked at by the enemy. He believed that the Gu family would not agree to this marriage either.
There are two servants in the Gu family, Liu Afu and Liu Ma. It sounds like a couple, but it is not. Liu Afu worked in the Gu family for more than ten years, and Liu Ma only entered the Gu family three months ago. Liu Afu was responsible for trimming flowers and plants and the concierge, and Liu Ma was responsible for the kitchen and hygiene. After the Gu family’s father and daughter went out, she would carry a basket to buy vegetables.
If Hu Xiaomin lived in the Gu family, he would definitely have contacted these two people, so he would not have contacted them head-on. In addition to pruning flowers and plants, Liu Afu was even staying in the gatehouse and basically did not go out. In addition to buying vegetables every morning, Liu's mother sometimes accompanied Gu Huiying's mother Wang Shuzhen on the street.
Wang Shuzhen either asks people to play mahjong, or goes to make hair, shop, and lives the most comfortable life.
If you don’t know Gu Huiying’s true identity, you will think that this is a standard wealthy family.
As for Gu Huiying's father, he runs the Zhihua Textile Factory, goes out in the morning and comes back in the evening. Hu Xiaomin also goes to investigate near the Zhihua Textile Factory. There is a dormitory and factory behind the Zhihua Textile Factory, and a business department in front, specializing in wholesale.
Hu Xiaomin, who was dressed up, went to the business department to find out the news. As soon as he walked in, the clerk stood behind the counter and owed him. Even though Hu Xiaomin was dressed normally, the clerk's face was also kind.
A thirty-year-old man said respectfully: "What goods do sir need? We have various fabrics such as tweeds, van Liding, whale, and gabardines, as well as towels, sweatshirts, vests, sanitary pants, etc. Zhihua Textile Factory is both spun and weaving, with a wide variety of products and low prices."
Hu Xiaomin not only has a modest attitude, but also has a standing posture, with feet about ten centimeters apart, keeping the upper body straight, crossing hands flat on the lower abdomen, smiling, and treating the customer's face as money, which is obvious that he has been trained.
Hu Xiaomin said: "Your varieties are quite a lot, how about the price?"
The guy smiled and said, "Of course the price is the best. Our factory is right behind. If you don't believe it, you can go and see it."
Hu Xiaomin shook his head. He didn't buy anything, and the guy didn't look up.
After Hu Xiaomin unloaded his disguise at No. 7 Yannianfang in the evening, he would go around to the Ningbo Shanghai Association at No. 480 Tibet Road. He stayed there during this evening. Since he wanted to live in the Gu family, he had to have a complete set of experiences and as realistic as possible.
Gu Zhiren and Wang Shuzhen are so foolish, Gu Huiying is a real agent. Besides, Chen Mingchu, a fool knows what he is thinking.
After not in touch with the Gu family for more than ten years, can they still admit their marriage? If they admit it, can they live with Gu Huiying? What should they do if they don’t admit it?
Based on his own understanding, Hu Xiaomin felt that it was unlikely to live with Gu Huiying. But if you want to live in the Gu family, there is still a way, as long as... let Gu Zhiren feel pity.
Chapter completed!