In the hall of the Fujian Chamber of Commerce in Hong Kong, Hong Lao first poured tea for the two of them, and said very gratefully: "Thank you two gentlemen for saving you vigorously, otherwise the old man has fallen into a crisis, I really don't know how to thank you!" ”

"They are all compatriots, how can they sit idly by when the road is in danger, you don't have to be polite!" Wang Donghai humbly conceded and asked again: "Listening to the old man's accent, it seems to be from Xiamen." ”

Hong Chengda: "Yes, my name is Hong Chengda, a native of Xiamen!" ”

"It turned out to be the famous Mr. Hong, I am fortunate to be happy!" Ma Yuntian had a surprised expression.

Hong Chengda asked puzzledly: "Who are you two ......?" ”

Ma Yuntian looked at Wang Donghai.

Wang Donghai hurriedly said: Ah, we are also from Xiamen and have taken refuge in Hong Kong!

"Ah, it's the same end of the world!" Hong Chengda said with emotion: "After a while, I asked people to prepare a few side dishes, please drink a few cups, and express your gratitude!" ”

"Ah, Mr. Hong, you're welcome!" Wang Donghai pondered for a moment and then asked, "Mr. Hong, do you know who kidnapped you?" ”

"Judging from their accents, it is likely that they are Japanese puppet spies from Xiamen." Hong Chengda said thoughtfully.

Wang Donghai asked again: "Old man, why did they kidnap you?" ”

Hong Chengda thought for a while and said: "They may want me to go back to Xiamen to do things for them, I won't be a Japanese traitor!" ”

Wang Donghai thought for a while: "Mr. Hong is the leader of the business community in Xiamen, your patriotism is really admirable, but if you reject them like this, the Japanese puppet will not let you go, I think you should hide in another place!" ”

Hong Chengda smiled bitterly: "Now that a large area of the country has fallen, only Hong Kong is still calm on the southeast coast, if there is no hiding here, where else can I go?" He let out another long, helpless sigh.

Wang Donghai listened but did not speak.

At this time, Nguyen Anh Hua suddenly came to visit Hong Chengda. When she saw the people in the house, she felt a little abrupt, and said embarrassedly, "Yo, Mr. Hong, you have a guest, I'll come back another day!" ”

"Come in, we're all friends."

Ruan Yinghua entered the house and sat down, and Hong Chengda hurriedly introduced: "This is Ms. Ruan Yinghua, a famous reporter of "Huashang Daily". ”

Ruan Yinghua hurriedly gestured to everyone.

Hong Chengda pointed to the two and introduced: "At this time, Mr. Wang and Mr. Ma came from Xiamen. I was collecting money in Central, and I was kidnapped by Japanese puppet spies, thanks to these two gentlemen who rescued me. ”

Ruan Yinghua listened and said quickly: "You two saved Mr. Hong, Mr. Hong saved me at the dock a few days ago, it seems that we are very fateful and destined to become friends!" ”

Wang Donghai and Ma Yuntian smiled but did not speak.

Hong Chengda hurriedly asked everyone to sit down and asked Ruan Yinghua: "Reporter Ruan, you are well-informed, is there any new situation?" ”

Nguyen Anh Hoa: Since the fall of Guangzhou on October 21, 1938, the Japanese army has invaded Huizhou, Dongguan and Bao'an,......

Hong Chengda asked with some doubts: You mean that the Japanese army will attack Hong Kong?

Yuen Yinghua: The situation is getting worse day by day, and the sky over Victoria Harbour is already rolling dark clouds before the storm, and the fall of Hong Kong is ...... sooner or later.

Wang Donghai nodded and said: "With the current British defenders, they have already become frightened birds, and it is difficult to withstand the powerful offensive of the Japanese 100,000 elite troops, and Hong Kong Island is already at a critical juncture. ”

Hong Chengda sighed and said: "I thought that Hong Kong could be safe, but I fantasized about making this place a place to support my life, but who knew that the situation of partial security would be difficult to last!" ”

A person sitting next to him couldn't help but say: "I heard that not long ago British Prime Minister Winston Churchill declared that they would rather all fall than surrender." Even in the worst cases, it will be difficult for the enemy to conquer them. Churchill's remarks were an encouragement to the British troops guarding Hong Kong. ”

The man paused to look at everyone, and then continued: "With the strength of the British Empire, I thought that the British army would be able to withstand the Japanese attack, and even annihilate the main force of the Japanese army to some extent, so that the war is over!" “

Wang Donghai interjected: "Although the British army is strong and artillery, it is still afraid of the fierce Japanese army. In normal times, they only have the ability to bully the common people, and once the war starts, the British army will lose its fighting spirit and show weakness and incompetence. We cannot hold out great hopes for the British army. ”

A few people listened, their faces grim.

Ruan Yinghua took a sip of tea, and said to Hong Chengda very worriedly: "Mr. Hong, I just got the news that after Hong Licheng, the chairman of the Japanese puppet chamber of commerce, was assassinated by the anti-Japanese elements, the Japanese invaders knew that you had great hopes in Xiamen and tried in vain to take advantage of it. Their secret service has found out that you have left Xiamen, and they are sending people around to look for you. ”

"They are wishful thinking, I won't do things for the Japanese!" Hong Chengda angrily leaned the cup on the table.

"Mr. Hong, the Japanese spies may have taken control of your family on Xiamen Island, and they will soon find Hong Kong, the Japanese can do anything!" Ruan Yinghua said worriedly.

"Not very quickly, they have already found Hong Kong, and they were responsible for the abduction that happened not long ago. For the record, even if they put the knife around their necks, I will not agree to them. As I said, I am by no means a traitor and lackey of Japan! ”

Hong Chengda turned around and came to the table, took out a manuscript from the drawer, thought for a while, and said, "You published this in the "Huashang Daily" to show my position and determination. ”

"This ...... If you do this, it will anger the Japanese, the Japanese can do anything, Mr. Hong, do you think about it again!" Ruan Yinghua said hesitantly.

Hong Chengda said firmly: "There is nothing to consider, I have made up my mind, so be it!" ”

"Alright then, you pay more attention to safety!" Ruan Yinghua had no choice but to take the manuscript and put it in a small bag. She stood up and took her leave.