On the evening of July 11, 1975, after dinner, me, Xiaoda, Xiaoming, and Du Wentao discussed study and examination issues on the grass next to the dormitory building.

Suddenly, Xiaoda and I saw a girl in uniform walking downstairs in our dormitory, she seemed to be looking for someone?!

Since our dormitory was a bit far from the grass, and in the evening, we could only get a rough idea of the general outline of the person, and we felt that she was Chinese and tall.

Xiaoda said: "Ah Cai! Could that person be Tao Yanfang? ”

I said, "No, right?" Yanfang, that's that tall?! ”

Xiaoda said: "Alas! You're confused! You've grown to more than 1.8 meters! Yanfang can't grow more than one meter and seven?! Walk! Let's go over and see who she really is?! Xiaoming, Wen Tao! You guys are waiting here! ”

Xiaoming smiled and said, "Okay! You're going to pick up girls?! ”

Xiaoda smiled and said, "Alas! Soak your head! We feel that person is suspicious! ”

So, Xiaoda and I got up and walked towards the man!

When we walked to her side, she didn't notice it, but it felt like her back was a bit like the back of Yanfang when she was a child!

So, I whispered, "Tao Yanfang! ”

Suddenly, she turned to look at us!

At the moment of turning our heads, when we saw each other, both sides were stunned!

We looked at each other silently for a long time, and I felt that her appearance was too much like the Yanfang when she was a child!

The girl immediately burst into tears and said, "You are Qin Jingcai!" Is it Ah Cai? ”

I said, "Yanfang! I'm Ah Cai! ”

Then, Yanfang hugged me and cried!

At this time, I felt that the heavens and the earth were moving, and the beautiful past of Daling Town came to my heart!

She is Tao Yanfang!

However, Yanfang has grown up and become a beautiful big girl!

Xiaoda hugged me and Yanfang, and he also cried!

After everyone's emotions calmed down, Yanfang was embarrassed to let go of me.

Yanfang took out a handkerchief and wiped her tears!

She laughed and said, "Alas! Ahh Xiaoda! We haven't seen each other in over 6 years! You've all grown into handsome guys! It's such a pleasure to meet you guys! When I got out of school this afternoon, I met Wei Kexin! She told me you two live here, so I'm coming here to find you at once! ”

I said, "Alas! Everyone has changed so much in these six years! We became lads! You've become a beautiful girl, too! ”

We were chatting just now, and Xiaoming and Du Wentao walked up to us.

Xiaoming smiled and said, "Yanfang! When you hugged and cried together, it scared us! I'm Zhou Xiaoming! Remember?! ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Remember! You're a handsome guy in Shanghai! ”

Everyone laughed!

Then, Du Wentao and Tao Yanfang introduced themselves to each other.

Xiaoda said, "Okay! Now, let's let Ah Cai be the representative and talk to Yanfang! The three of us went back to the dormitory to study and rest! Ahh You and Yanfang go for coffee! ”

So, the three of them hummed "Grandma's Penghu Bay" and went back to the dormitory.

Yanfang and I went to a nearby café hand in hand like we did when we were kids!

When we got to the café, we found a secluded compartment and sat down!

After ordering coffee and snacks, we started chatting!

Yanfang took out a yellowed photo from her pocket and showed it to me!

This photo is a photo of me and Yanfang alone when I was setting up a stall in Daling Town to take pictures, in the photo, I stand on Yanfang's shoulders and Yanfang leaning on it! The smiles of both of us were so bright and innocent!

Looking at this photo, my tears naturally welled up!

Ah, what a wonderful time it was!

Yanfang took my hand with tears in her eyes and said, "Ah Cai! For more than six years, this picture has been with me! I watch it almost every day! You're my only relative in Daling Town! Ahh I feel like you've suffered a lot, how did you survive all these years? ”

I said, "Alas! It's hard to put into words! Not long after your accident, Xiao Da and I went to South Vietnam to serve as soldiers! Since we were broken up by the North Vietnamese Army, we only ran to the port city in May last year! While doing business in Port City, we met General Jefferson of the CIA, an old guy who took a fancy to us, and he forcibly asked me, Xiao Da, Zhou Xiaoming, and Du Van Tao to join the CAI and participate in the Asian class to participate in the study and training of this special agent school! ”

Yanfang said with tears in her eyes: "Alas! My dad was recognized by the mainland as a spy thing, and he really made you miserable! But, Ah Cai! At that time, if you hadn't helped our Tao family take that walnut away and pass it on! My father, my mother, me, and my mother's brother must have died in prison! After my dad's colleague got the walnut, he rescued our family from prison through the national army agents! After we were released from prison, they immediately sent us to the coast of Guangdong, and then we went to the port city in the middle of the night in a broken fishing boat! When we arrived in Port City, we had no relatives! It's too expensive there! We're penniless! If it weren't for the help of fellow villagers and our father's comrades-in-arms, we would have starved to death in Hong Kong City! My younger brother Tao Gangsheng was born in such an environment! After two years of hard work in Hong Kong, our family arrived in Taiwan from Hong Kong in the summer of 1972! However, Taiwan is an isolated island, where there are many people and resources are scarce! That's why my dad and mom are very unhappy working there! This time, my dad met General Jefferson who went to Taiwan to recruit CIA cadets, and my dad used to be a student of Jefferson, so Jefferson transferred my dad and our family to San Francisco through his connections! Alas! That's how our family ended up in San Francisco! After that, Jefferson asked me to come to this secret service school! ”

I said, "Alas! Yanfang! If you can survive the disaster, you are already taking care of God! I feel that now, the situation of your Tao family has begun to get better! Don't think about the heart-rending past of the past! Xiaoda and I made a fortune doing business in Hong Kong City! We bought a few properties on our own, started a big company, and we were about to make our business bigger when Jefferson forced us to come here as a CIA! Alas! I discussed with Xiaoda that we should finish our studies here as soon as possible! Then, let's go back to Hong Kong and do our own business! Yanfang! In the future, you can go to live and work in Port City with us! ”

Yanfang wiped her tears and said with a smile: "Okay! Ahh I love being with you! Our hard days are over! Actually, a few days ago, my dad told me that you and Xiaoda were going to study at this secret agent school! At the time, I thought I had misheard! I can't believe it! I don't think it's good to be a secret agent, but in the future, let's consider retiring or changing careers! I love doing business with you like when I was a kid and running a photo studio! ”

I smiled and said, "Okay! In the future, we are colleagues, comrades-in-arms and relatives! Let me tell you, Jefferson has made me his godson! When we graduated, I asked him to send us to work together in Port City! Yanfang, what do you have to do?! ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Alas! I've never dreamed of that! As long as you perform well, Jefferson will definitely be willing to help us! ”

I said, "Alas! We're just talking about ourselves! Brilliant Fang! Your father, mom and brother, how are they? ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Alas! They're good! My mom and dad work and live so much better in San Francisco than they used to! My dad, let me find you and Xiaoda in school as soon as possible! Let me take you home to chat, eat, and drink! ”

I said, "Yes! In the middle of last month, when I was in Guam, Wei Kexin told me and Xiaoda that your family had some situation in Taiwan! So, we've bought you some small gifts in Guam! We're getting ready to send it to you! ”

Yanfang said: "Ah Cai! How are your mothers and Teacher Cen doing? ”

I said, "Alas! I haven't seen them in over five years! They should get by! ”

Yanfang said: "Alas! Ahh People like us! In the future, it will be difficult to go back to the mainland! Do a good job in the CIA! After all, the CIA is an international secret service organization! Depending on your talent and ability, you may be able to get promoted in the CIA! When you have rights and freedoms, we will be able to do a lot of things and business! ”

I said, "Okay! Yanfang! Things in this world are ever-changing! What we see today is impossible, and maybe tomorrow it will be easy! I feel like it's the same when I go back to the mainland! The mainland is our home, no matter how difficult it is, we must go back! Whoever dares to stand in my way, I will destroy him!" ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Okay! CIA homicide is not a crime! Alas, Ah Cai, how did you and Xiaoda make money? ”

I said, "Alas! My first money was stolen in Saigon when I was a soldier! After arriving in Port City, we used the money to buy a few properties and were ready to settle down and live! Then, Xiaoda and I helped the Hong Kong City authorities sell bonds, and during this time, we really made a lot of money! We helped pay back the money we had robbed! We also made a few big deals with the Saigon people we knew, so we got more and more money! Alas, we are preparing to open a company to make our business bigger! Who knew that this old thing Jefferson was messed up! ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Alas! Ahh My dad was so accurate! When we were in the most difficult time in Port City, my dad used to say that if you were with us, you would definitely be able to do a lot of business and help the family earn a lot of money! My dad always thought you were a genius in business! ”

I smiled and said, "Okay! If there is any difficulty in your family, I will definitely help! We are relatives, and my money is your money! Yanfang! In the future, I'll let you raise it! ”

Yanfang smiled and said, "Okay! My dad and mom, they're not going to be kind! My mom still talks about you a lot! Say you, when you are in Daling Town, send money, wild boar and yellow mutton to our family! My brother drooled when he heard it! ”

Everyone laughed!

Yanfang smiled and said, "Ah Cai! Tomorrow is Saturday, and I asked my family to send a car to pick up the four of you, and a few Taiwanese classmates to go to my house for dinner! Let's stay at home for two days and go back to school! What do you think? ”

I said, "Yes! We're going to go downtown and have fun! ”

So, after 11 o'clock in the evening, after I checked out, we reluctantly left the café.

Then, I sent Yanfang back to the dormitory to rest!

Yanfang dormitory is only a few buildings away from our dormitory!

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I went back to the dorm and they were already sleeping!

After washing and changing my pajamas, I also went to bed and went to sleep.

However, that night, I couldn't fall asleep, I kept thinking about what Yanfang looked like when she was a child, and what we did together, what she said to me!

I know, she always liked me, and she still likes me! And I like it too!

I feel that Yanfang must not have changed, she is so beautiful, innocent, kind and smart!

The only thing that has changed is that I am an agent of the mainland, and Yanfang and Mr. Tao are enemies of my organization, they are agents of the CIA and the national army!

However, I know very well in my heart that under any circumstances, I would rather lose my life, and I would not hurt Yanfang and Teacher Tao!

Because, I can't do ruthless and unrighteous things, there is no point in living, I would rather die!

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At 8 a.m. on July 12, after we got up and washed up, I told Xiaoda, Xiaoming, and Du Wentao that Yanfang was going to invite us to her home.

When they found out, they all agreed to go with me to Tao's house to have fun!

So, we brought our papers, cash, gifts, etc., and dressed neatly.

Then, the four of us left the room and went downstairs to wait for them.

Soon after we arrived downstairs, Yanfang brought Wu Lianjun, Wang Ziwen, Xue Meifeng, Wei Kexin, Song Ailing and An Lili and other Taiwanese students to join us downstairs.

Wu Lianjun smiled and said, "Ah Cai! Mr. Tao is the guide for us to join the CIA! So, by your light, we are also going to visit Mr. Tao! ”

I said, "Yes! Let's have a little fun! More people are fun! Mr. Tao is my mentor! He gave me one of the earliest enlightenments in my life! ”

Xue Meifeng smiled and said, "Yes! There is no enlightenment from Mr. Tao! You children in the mountains may still herd cattle and sheep in the mountains, right?! ”

Xiaoming smiled and said, "Alas! You know one thing, but you don't know the other! Ah Cai is not the kind of mountain child you think! He is a royal species, and he will be the king and hegemon there! ”

Everyone laughed!

Soon, Yanfang's maid drove two cars to pick us up and take us to Tao's house as a guest!

In one of the business vehicles, sat Xiaoming, Du Wentao, Wu Lianjun, Wang Ziwen, Xue Meifeng, Wei Kexin, Song Ailing and An Lili.

I, Xiaoda and Yanfang sat in a car, and our car led the way in front.

After everyone got on the bus with their luggage and belongings, we headed in the direction of San Francisco.

In the car, the three of us chatted and caught up.

Yanfang smiled and said, "Xiaoda! After I left, have you been following Ah Cai? ”

Xiaoda smiled and said, "Yes! Follow Ah Cai to eat, drink, and play! A talent is smart, capable, dare to think and dare to do! Yanfang! Ah Cai should report to you, we're mixing very well now! ”

Everyone laughed!

Yanfang said, "Teacher Cen and your father, what happened to them? ”

Xiaoda said: "Alas! I haven't seen them in over five years! Before we went abroad, Ah Cai gave them a sum of money! They have already left Daling Town and have come to a shipping company in the provincial capital! Now, I wonder how they're doing?! Ah Cai and I are busy working overseas, and we don't dare to go back to visit them! ”

Yanfang said: "Alas! It's all fate! Now, we're all homeless and can't go back! We all want to go back to Daling Town to visit our relatives, but we just can't go back! ”

While everyone was chatting, I was looking at the map and getting acquainted with the geography.

Our reading institute is located directly south of the city of Paraaltu, on the waterfront belt southeast of San Francisco.

The urban belt stretches east and west along the bay of San Francisco, and we drive on a waterfront kilometer leading to downtown San Francisco, and on the north side of the road you can enjoy the turquoise waters and the endless flow of ships!

To the south of the highway are the mountains, valleys, and hilly towns and dwellings, and our institute is more than 100 kilometers from downtown San Francisco, so it takes us more than an hour to get to the city.

San Francisco is located on the southern side of the Golden Gate Strait, where the famous Golden Gate Bridge stretches high above the strait, San Francisco stretches south around the bay, and there are many cities around the Inland Sea of San Francisco.

The cities of Oakland and Berkeley are just a few kilometers away from each other across the Inland Sea from San Francisco! It is connected by a maritime highway bridge, where the famous University of California, Berkeley, is located.

At 10 a.m., our two vehicles arrived in San Francisco's Chinatown, home to more than 100,000 Chinese and one of the largest Chinese communities in the United States.

We're going to buy some gifts here to go to Tao's house.

There are multi-storey townhouses along the street in Chinese-style buildings, shops along the street are covered with Chinese character recruitment and advertisements, and there are all kinds of Chinese department stores, specialty stores, restaurants, hotels, banks, etc., you really have everything you need!

We bought some fruits, Chinese sweets and dim sum, as well as clothes and shoes for the little boys.

Then, drive to Tao's house!

Tao's house is located next to Fisherman's Wharf on the shore of the Inland Sea, only about two kilometers from Chinatown, so it is very convenient for everyone to shop!

We arrived at the Tao family, which was in a noble villa area.

The Tao family consists of two European-style three-story red-tiled and blue-brick villas arranged in front and back, the houses here are very large, with a front yard, a middle yard and a backyard, and the yards are built in the way of European-style gardens, which looks very magnificent!

After passing the document check at the front yard gate, our vehicle entered the parking lot in the front yard.

After we parked the car and got out of the car with our things, four capable bodyguards led us into the room.

Under the watchful eye and escort of our bodyguards, we passed through the indoor corridor to the compound in the middle of the two villas.

I feel that this is a secret service, and there are armed men guarding the road we pass by!

In the square of the middle courtyard, we met Mr. Tao Jin, Mr. Li Juxiang, and my younger brother Tao Gangsheng!

They were standing there to greet us!

I saw that Mr. Tao and Mr. Li were already about fifty years old, gray-haired old men, and they looked very old.

Mr. Tao wore a dark tunic suit, black shiny leather shoes, and a blue sky and white sun badge, dressed like an official!

Teacher Li Juxiang rushed over and hugged me and said, "Ah Cai! My good boy! You're finally here! ”

Teacher Tao also came over and hugged us and said, "Ah Cai! You've grown taller! It's a lad! Let's go inside and talk slowly! ”

Now, I feel that Mr. Tao, who used to be very tall and handsome, has become shorter, and I am already half a head taller than Mr. Tao!

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