first published the nirvana order of "Blood Flag Gate" in the newspaper to scare Zhang Xiaolin; then contacted Cao Bingsheng and asked him and his brothers to cover the fundraising activities of the Working Women's Association; Then go to Everett to make it easier for him to act in the French Concession.

According to the plan he made, Shen Chen moved step by step.

Intelligence is naturally the top priority, Cao Yixin is very enthusiastic about this, but she is not like Cao Bingsheng, she believes in the story made up by Shen Chen.

In Cao Yixin's speculation, Shen Chen's relationship with the "Blood Flag Gate" is far more than that, what is only to send notes and make phone calls. Perhaps, Shen Chen is one of them.

Moreover, Cao Yixin judged that Shen Chen's several assassinations were all supported by masters; Usually there are also masters who protect secretly, which makes sense.

But Cao Yixin is a smart person, and she knows that it is not good to say it, but it may give birth to variables. It's better to pretend to be stupid, give Shen Chen information, and ask him to get rid of the guy who the organization wants to sanction.

"Zhang Xiaolin hasn't been going out often lately, and even if he does, it's impossible to get information from his family, so it's too late to prepare."

Shen Chen thought that Cao Yixin was right, this was different from assassinating Dazong Cangming and Qiu Ye, just a car, or an ordinary car.

Even if he got the news that Zhang Xiaolin went out, he ambushed him on the road. There are several cars that can be followed and protected, one can be stopped, and what about the others?

Zhang Xiaolin was in an insurance car, and it was probably very difficult to get him out of the car.

Of course, if you plan carefully and have enough manpower, it is not impossible to make a big move.

And this is precisely the defect of the "Blood Flag Gate". There are only four people, and they have to stop cars, block the back road, and snipe at the target, where is enough?

If you know the destination of Zhang Xiaolin's outing, and rush to arrange it temporarily, you may still have a little hope when he gets on and off the car.

But such accurate information can only be obtained from Zhang Xiaolin's people, and the sooner the better. Obviously, this is also very difficult.

Cao Yixin looked at Shen Chen frowning and thinking, smiled, and said, "No matter what, try your best first, maybe there will be a chance!" ”

"That's all it can be." Shen Chen smiled bitterly and said, "Maybe the 'Blood Flag Gate' has another way, but it's not as difficult as we thought." ”

"Maybe!" Cao Yixin looked at Shen Chen and said meaningfully: "It's really hard to imagine that there will be a more intelligent character than Inspector Shen." ”

Shen Chen waved his hand and said, "There are people outside the world, I am nothing, I am just lucky." ”

Cao Yixin shook her head, and she was helpless against Shen Chen's serious and unconfessed appearance.

"You sit down for a while and listen to some music. I'll give you some information, maybe it's useful. Cao Yixin got up and went to the bedroom.

Shen Chen drank coffee slowly and sat on the soft sofa, the only thing that made him feel a little unbearable was the English record.

He shook his head bitterly, is this music? It's just jarring.

Chinese ears are really strong, they like to make a lot of sounds in their lives: they like to beat gongs and drums, they like to set off firecrackers, they prefer to make noise!

Flipping through the pages, Shen Chen was very helpless to find that there was not a record he liked, so he had to hold a coffee cup to admire the calligraphy, painting and furnishings in the living room.

Is this piano an ornament? Shen Chen looked at the spotless piano, sat down, and casually pressed it twice with one finger.

Sitting on the piano bench, Shen Chen held a coffee cup in one hand and played the piano casually with the other, and unconsciously played the melody, which was a very simple song, only 1, 2, 3, 5, 6 "A Laugh in the Sea".

Although the song is simple, it is graceful to listen to, with melodious sound and color, and has the charm of ancient Chinese music. Perhaps it was because of his state of mind, Shen Chen flicked, shook his head and hummed softly.

Cao Yixin stood at the door, looking at the man who was playing the piano and singing with interest, not only did her lazy and casual appearance not make people feel annoying, but had a kind feeling.

Could this be the killer in "Blood Banner Gate"? It's hard to believe. However, if Shen Chen's hands are full of blood and murder, it is not too much.

Well, if he is a killer, he is also a killer with a lot of feelings, and there seems to be a kind of longing and a faint melancholy in this tune.

Shen Chen half-turned his head, looked at Cao Yixin, smiled slightly, shook his head and sang: "Lalala......"

Cao Yixin burst out laughing, walked over with the information, stood behind Shen Chen, wrapped her hands together, gently hugged his neck, and said close to his ear: "Why is it just a lalala, sing well, I have a reward!" ”

Exhaling like an orchid, close at hand, Shen Chen was a little uncomfortable, laughed dryly, and said, "The information is here, I'll take a look first." ”

Cao Yixin suddenly kissed Shen Chen on the cheek before she withdrew her arms and giggled with laughter.

Shen Chen scratched his head, feeling that he was being taken advantage of, and he felt that he was being taken advantage of, it was really an indescribable feeling.

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No. 214 Huagezhen Road, which is Zhang Xiaolin's residence, is later No. 180 Ninghai West Road, adjacent to Lao Du Mansion at No. 184 Ninghai West Road.

Shen Chen was accompanied by Cao Bingsheng and came to the Du Mansion to see Wan Molin. Outside the door, he glanced at Zhang Xiaolin's mansion.

"Inspector Shen, I've admired my name for a long time!" Wan Molin didn't put up any shelves, and when he received a report from the porter, he greeted him.

"Hello, Mr. Wan." Shen Chen arched his hand and said, "In Shanghai, you are the high-ranking figure, and my reputation is not worth mentioning at all." ”

Wan Molin laughed and said, "Inspector Shen is too modest. Please, please talk inside. ”

"Mr. Wan, please." Shen Chen stretched out his hand and followed Wan Molin into the living room.

Wan Molin is obese, and he is also a big man, and he is the representative of Boss Du in Shanghai, and is also known as "Mr. Wan Er".

can get to this status, Wan Molin is not a simple person. Shen Chen heard that he had an amazing memory, and he memorized one hundred and ninety sets of phone numbers for Boss Du's career.

Shen Chen didn't know that Wan Molin was so condescending, and he had something to ask for.

On January 3, 1940, Wang Wei's high-ranking Gao Zongwu and Tao Xisheng secretly escaped from Shanghai and arrived in Hong Kong on 5 January. They carry the "Wang Ri Secret Covenant" with them, and if they make it public, they can deal a heavy blow to Wang's puppet traitor group.

The Gao Tao incident is very famous in history, and the escape of Gao and Tao is also related to Boss Du, and the assistance of Wan Molin and others is also indispensable.

But there is still one thing that has not been resolved, and that is that Tao Xisheng's family, his wife and five children are still in Shanghai. The secret covenant is to be announced, and Tao Xisheng hopes to save his family before he does.

The departure of Gao Tao and the others has made the Wang Rebellion Group very annoyed and angry, and the surveillance of his family is very strict, and it is not very easy to save people again.

When Gao Tao left, he was thrown off the surveillance in the public concession and went straight to the pier. Wan Molin also wanted to do this, but it was more difficult than the last time, and he needed to have reliable people in the public concession to respond.

The visit of Shen Chen, which Cao Bingsheng conveyed, immediately made Wan Molin's eyes light up.

If it is said that he is not afraid of the Japanese and the No. 76 spy, and dares to do it, it seems that except for Shen Chen, no one has been so open.

If Shen Chen agreed to help and answer, as long as Tao's family entered the public concession, all the spies who monitored and tracked him would be useless.

In this way, the difficulty of the rescue mission is much reduced.

Therefore, Wan Molin treated Shen Chen politely, and seemed very peaceful and close.

"The working women's association will engage in fundraising activities, which is a good thing for the benefit of the country and the people, and Wan will definitely do his best to help." Wan Molin agreed to Shen Chen's request, which surprised Shen Chen a little.

Cao Bingsheng was also surprised, he didn't expect Wan Molin to agree to meet very happily, and to agree to help very happily, what was the reason?

Could it be that Mr. Du took care of it? Or is it that Mr. Wan Er also has something to ask Shen Chen?

Cao Bingsheng guessed, feeling that he should say goodbye and let Wan Molin talk to Shen Chen alone. After all, his introduction has already become, and if the two parties hit it off, they must accept his affection.

"Mr. Wan, Mr. Shen, brother suddenly remembered something and wanted to deal with it immediately." Cao Bingsheng got up tentatively, "I'm really sorry, I hope to forgive my sins." ”

Before Shen Chen could speak, Wan Molin said with a smile: "Bingsheng is busy with something, and he is not an outsider, so he does not forgive his sins." ”

As soon as Cao Bingsheng heard this, he understood that Wan Molin really didn't want him to be there, and he really had something to talk about with Shen Chen.

"Brother Shen, I'll go do things first. Then send the car back and leave it outside so I can take you back. Cao Bingsheng pressed his hand down on Shen Chen, who got up to send him, and said, "Let's be polite, you don't have to send it, you don't have to send it." ”

Shen Chen still sent it to the door, said goodbye to Cao Bingsheng and then returned.

There were only two people left in the house, and Wan Molin didn't dwell on it, so he briefly explained the matter. It's just that he hid his real name, only saying that he was his friend and wanted to leave Shanghai, but he was closely targeted by the No. 76 agent.

"Other places don't dare to trouble Inspector Shen, but in the public concession, they still need Inspector Shen's help." Wan Molin looked at Shen Chen, "As long as you answer it, get rid of the spies who may be tracking and monitoring, and you're done." ”

Shen Chen thought for a while and said, "This matter is not difficult, in the Public Concession, the spies of No. 76 have to be honest and obedient. As for the specific time and place, as long as Mr. Wan informs me, I will take the patrol to respond. “

Wan Molin stretched out his thumb and praised: "In the public concession, Mr. Shen is not dared to be provoked. Not to mention the spies of No. 76, even the Japanese, they dare not be arrogant. ”

"Mr. Wan has won the award." Shen Chen humbly said a word, waiting for him to say the time and place.

Wan Molin pondered for a moment and said, "The time and place can't be confirmed for the time being, is it okay for Mr. Shen to leave his contact information?" ”

Shen Chen nodded and said two phone numbers, one from the patrol room office and the other from his own home.

Wan Molin also left the phone number of the Du Mansion, asking Shen Chen to call if he had something, and he would try his best to help.

At this point, it's basically over. But Shen Chen also made a small request, wanting to visit the famous Du Mansion.

Wan Molin had no reason not to agree to this request, and personally accompanied Shen Chen, explaining while watching, and became a tour guide.

Located on Ninghai West Road (formerly known as Huage Zhen Road) in Shanghai, Du Mansion consists of a Chinese-style two-storey shikumen building and a three-storey building in a Chinese-Western style.

The original building is a three-story independent house, in the two-story brick and wood structure of the main building, the entire living room was given to him by Huang Jinrong that year. Including a carved girder of nanmu, which was worth a lot of money at the time.

In front of the Chinese-style building downstairs, all three rooms were opened up and converted into a hall, and a large plaque of "Yu Qingtang" was hung above the center of the hall. There is a huge central hall in the middle, and the two sides are written by Zheng Xiaoxu.

On the long mahogany table, there are porcelain statues of Fu, Lu and Shou, and a tall porcelain bottle is placed on each of the two mahogany square tables in front of the table.

Behind the hall, there is also a small room for a special collection of calligraphy and paintings, and others are not allowed to enter at will, only for Boss Du to play beyond your life in this "pure land" in his spare time.

In the Western-style building at the back, Boss Du used the ground floor as his office, account room and large dining room. There is a secretary's room in front of the reception room, which also serves as a study. Whenever there is nothing to do at night, Boss Du will come here to practice writing, which is the difference between him and the black-and-white tycoons on the ordinary rivers and lakes.

Shen Chen paid attention to the room structure of the Du Mansion, the corridor aisle, and listened to Wan Molin's admiring narration.

In fact, Shen Chen also had a temporary idea, and it was the Zhang Mansion in the east that made him have this thought.

These are two completely similar bungalows, and the Zhang Mansion is three rooms and two entrances. The front one is also a Chinese-style two-storey shikumen building, and the latter one is a Western-style three-room three-storey western-style house.

If Zhang Xiao's mansion is heavily guarded, it is only the entrance and exit, as well as the gate. If you sneak into Zhang's house from the Du Mansion, it is something that Zhang Xiaolin and his bodyguards never imagined, right?

In fact, Shen Chen can do a better job. Ambush at the commanding heights here and snipe Zhang Xiaolin in the Zhang Mansion with a rifle.

However, this may make Boss Du angry.

You must know that "human noodles" can be called the special dish of Du Daguanren. This kind of gang figure who relies on "help" to eat and fight the world flaunts righteousness as the first belief.

This righteousness should pay attention to fame, reputation, favor, face, and reputation, which is the core belief used to maintain the style of helping the rules.

Therefore, others can kill Zhang Xiaolin, but they must not have anything to do with Boss Du, because they are sworn brothers, and it is extremely taboo for Boss Du to spread the word that Zhang Xiaolin's death is related to Boss Du.

Although in Shen Chen's view, Zhang Xiaolin is ambitious and has a tendency to replace him. This is a threat to Boss Du no matter what.

Because, Zhang Xiaolin's power in Shanghai is clear. If Zhang Xiaolin turns his face and colludes with the Japanese to join forces against him, Boss Du will be hit hard.

In other words, Boss Du probably wants Zhang Xiaolin to die, but he doesn't want to be suspicious.

Of course, Shen Chen only had such thoughts. It is not easy to sneak into the Du Mansion and then infiltrate the Zhang Mansion, unless Wan Molin helps him, or acquiesces.

"You can see the Zhang Mansion directly from here, if you shoot it," Shen Chen stood in front of the window on the third floor, pointed to the opposite side, and said with a smile.

"No, absolutely not." Wan Molin's face changed, and his head shook like a drum, "Mr. Shen said with a smile. What is the relationship between Mr. Du and Mr. Zhang, if Mr. Du's reputation is ruined. ”

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