A few days later, the Muling Coal Mine received an urgent telegram from Soviet Russia. The telegram was sent to Karanishkov. Karanishkov turned on the telegram and his eyes turned red. Dobrynin hurriedly took the telegram, and even the voice of the telegram changed: "Father is critically ill, receive the telegram, please return quickly." Karanishkov threw himself into Dobrynin's arms and began to sob.

Hui Mingshan still couldn't believe it, grabbed the telegram, read it several times in a row before he dared to believe it, compassion arose, and he stroked Karanishkov's shoulder and said: "Don't be sad, you don't have to worry about it here, with us, you can quickly pack up your things and go home." Karanishkov plunged into Huimingshan's arms again, and wiped Huimingshan's body with snot and tears.

Dobrynin said: "The coal mine is still inseparable from Karanishkov for the time being, and Kalaishkov has returned to China, what can the coal mine do?"

Hui Mingshan said: "The matter of the coal mine can be put aside, Karanishkov's father's illness is afraid that he will not wait for anyone, and he will not be allowed to return to China at this time, which is unreasonable." Ming Hai, what do you say?"

Hui Minghai nodded and said, "The Chinese live in the world and put filial piety first. I believe that Dad will definitely let Karanishkov return to China as soon as possible. The coal mine is now inseparable from Karanishkov for the time being, but I also believe that without Karanishkov we can cope with it. I'll see what to do, let Dobrynin quickly help Karanishkov pack up his things, and I'll drive Karanishkov away immediately. ”

Karanishkov said: "Megumi, thank you, thank you." You guys are really good friends of mine. Please rest assured that as soon as my father's condition improves, I will be back immediately. ”

Dobrynin said: "Hui, then I'll help Karanishkov pack things." After packing up my things, I'll drive him away. I haven't been home for a long time, and I miss my relatives at home very much, and I want to take this opportunity to buy some things for him to bring back. ”

Hui Minghai said: "It's okay, drive slowly on the road." Stay safe. You don't have to rush back, the coal mine has me and my eldest brother here, you can rest assured. ”

Barely before the car left the Muling coal mine, Karanishkov's tears dried. Dobrynin said as he drove: "Comrade Karanishkov, if you are in a hurry, they will not be suspicious, right?"

Karanishkov said: "I don't think so. Comrade Dobrynin, after I leave, you yourself should be more careful and do not contact anyone unless absolutely necessary. ”

Dobrynin nodded, "I know that." Comrade Karanishkov, at some point here, you also took a detour to the town of Pear Tree, and I always felt a little risky. My opinion is better not to go. When there is an emergency, please trust me to have other ways to solve it. ”

Karanishkov shook his head resolutely and said, "No, you must take a risk here." Comrade Dobrynin, the line in Pear Tree Town has always been my one-line contact, and I will leave for the time being, but the line here must not be broken. Besides, I thought about it carefully, before returning to China, I would say hello to the chairman and explain my work, and there would be absolutely no problem with an excuse here. It should not arouse the suspicion of others. ”

Dobrynin said: "Comrade Karanishkov, I don't know why, I always feel that there are a pair of eyes staring at us. ”

Karanishkov said: "Comrade Dobrynin, your cautious attitude to work should be commended, but I personally believe that excessive prudence is completely unnecessary. ”

Dobrynin knew that he could not convince Karanishkov, but he did not want to expose it, so he changed his tone and said: "Comrade Karanishkov, you know what I mean, I mean, although the town of Lishu is small, according to the Chinese, it is a mixture of fish and dragons, and it is necessary to be cautious when working in such a place." ”

Karanishkov said: "We are focusing on the Japanese now. He pondered for a moment and said, "Here's what it is, Comrade Dobrynin, I still have to go to Pear Tree Town, and the line here in Pear Tree Town cannot be broken at any time and under any circumstances." Once we lose this intelligence transfer station, our communication with our superiors will inevitably be greatly affected, and we cannot afford this loss, and we cannot afford to bear this responsibility. When you get to Pear Tree, you don't show up, I'll tell our people, I'm going to be away for a while, and someone else will contact him. As for when to contact, it's up to you to know. ”

By the time the car drove into Lishu Town, it was already late, and some people had even gone to bed. As soon as Dou Laocheng plugged in the door bolt, Karanishkov hurriedly knocked on the door of the Hui family.

Hui Xiangdong had just gone to bed, and he was about to make love when he hugged Dou Dajiao when he heard a quick knock on the door outside. Knock on the door in the middle of the night, something must happen. Especially when the family is still running a mine, nothing is enough, and something must be a big deal. Hui Xiangdong got up as soon as he got up, put on his clothes and asked, "Who?"

Karanishkov said: "Chairman, it's me, Karanishkov. ”

Hui Xiangdong was immediately frightened, Karanishkov knocked on the door in the middle of the night, it must have been a big incident in the mine, hurriedly went to the ground, and did not bother to mention his shoes, so he ran out with his shoes in his hands. At this time, Dou Laocheng had already opened the door, and Karanishkov stood at the door, but refused to enter the hospital. Hui Xiangdong became more and more panicked, took three steps and made two steps, and after a few steps came closer, he grabbed Karanishkov's hand and asked urgently: "Is there something wrong with the mine?"

Before Karanishkov could speak, tears fell one by one, and he took out a telegram and reported: "Chairman, everything is fine with me in the mine, but my father is critically ill. Here is an urgent telegram from home, asking me to rush back immediately. I have come to bid you farewell. ”

Hui Xiangdong's heart fell to the ground, he let out a long breath, took the telegram, and said while reading: "What kind of disease does the old man have?"

Karanishkov said: "It was not written on the telegram. ”

Hui Xiangdong said: "Since the old man is seriously ill and receives a telegram, you can leave quickly, why do you come to me?"

Karanishkov said: "You are the chairman, how can I leave at will without your consent." ”

Hui Xiangdong said: "When encountering problems, you should know the priorities and know how to be flexible." On the contrary, it would be too pedantic to do everything according to the rules. He glanced outside the courtyard and saw the vehicle that sent him, and said strangely: "Why didn't anyone drive the car to you?"

Karanishkov said: "Someone sent it." It was Dobrynin who drove me here. The coal mine was just a car, and I was worried that something would happen to the coal mine, so I asked him to return overnight. ”

Hui Xiangdong said: "When is it here, you still have the heart to scruple about here." Looking at the sky, he said, "You can't leave tonight." Come on in, stay with me tonight. ”

Karanishkov waved his hand again and again: "No, no, no, chairman, I think, I still won't bother you." When I came to your house, I happened to pass by the big car shop, and it was not closed yet, so I would better go there and stay for a night. ”