The Bravest

Lao Zhou asked for a meeting, but ended up with a strange instruction. No wonder he asked for a personal meeting. Lin Jie complained as soon as he heard it.

"Xiao Jie, there's nothing we can do about it. When we win in the future, we will take over Shanghai and restore the economy and people's livelihood as soon as possible. The country is too poor and we have to rely on these foreigners for help. And Boss Dai is also helpless sometimes."

Lao Zhou explained with a wry smile that he understood that the higher-ups wanted to prepare for a rainy day, but he didn't know which bastard came up with the idea of ​​using undercover agents to contact the British and Americans in the concentration camp.

"The situation has only improved a little now, but we haven't won yet, and these people are still thinking about fighting among themselves? Why doesn't Boss Dai report to the leader? If it really doesn't work, just kill two of them to make an example of them and see who dares to mess around at this critical moment."

Lin Jie understood as soon as he heard Lao Zhou's explanation. Someone was fed up with Boss Dai, and seeing victory in sight, they started to scheme against each other again.

"Xiao Jie, don't say those angry words. Boss Dai didn't specify a clear target, which means this is not a mandatory order. You just need to find a way to contact him and show your attitude to the higher-ups. As for saving people, forget it. There's no need to put yourself in danger for a foreigner. Boss Dai will understand."

"Old Zhou, I'm not saying this out of anger, but some people are really bad. I'm probably not the only one who received such an order. Let's not talk about it anymore. If it's just about getting in touch, or even making it easier for some people to live in the concentration camp, we can still think of a way. But the person who came up with this bad idea is fucking idiot."

Lin Jie knew that the Kuomintang was corrupt and chaotic, with many factions and fighting against each other. But couldn't they wait until Japan surrendered before fighting? Lin Jie complained.

"Okay, hasn't it been like this in all dynasties? But this is our family affair. The Japanese are coming and we must drive them out. Xiaojie, don't act on impulse and put the overall situation first." Lao Zhou was very conscious and did not forget to persuade Lin Jie.

"Old Zhou, I understand all this, but I'm worried that I'll become cannon fodder for the people above me, and I won't have a good ending in the future. Old Zhou, do you have any plans after the victory?"

Having said that, Lin Jie took the opportunity to ask Lao Zhou tentatively. Lao Zhou is a very upright person, but he also has many disciples and his connections in the Military Control Commission are extraordinary.

"As long as we drive the Japanese away, nothing else matters. I don't have any intention of becoming an official. Maybe I can go back to school to teach. If that doesn't work, I can go back to my hometown to farm. Can it be worse than now? Xiaojie, do you have any ideas?"

On the contrary, Lao Zhou was worried about Lin Jie's change of mind. Now that the world anti-fascist war had seen the light of day, many people had begun to become less pure.

"Old Zhou, what else can I think? I'm just worried that the good situation brought about by the sacrifices of so many people will be ruined by some people."

"What do you mean?" Old Zhou didn't know what Lin Jie was worried about?

"Old Zhou, what do you think about forming a coalition government?"

It was a rare opportunity to meet Lao Zhou, so Lin Jie took the opportunity to inquire about the situation. There were some things that Lin Jie was not at a high enough level to understand. Lao Zhou seemed to only serve Lin Jie, but Lin Jie was sure that Lao Zhou was not as simple as he seemed.

"What, do you have an idea?"

"No, I just think that if it succeeds, it should be able to end the warlords' infighting, and then China will be able to restore the glory of the Han and Tang dynasties."

As Lin Jie spoke, he couldn't help but miss China decades later. That was a prosperous and strong era, and people could live and work in peace and contentment. China now is so miserable.

"I hope so. It mainly depends on the sincerity of the Communist Party and of course the decision of the leader. However, peace is what the people want. Anyone who dares to destroy peace will be a sinner of the nation," Lao Zhou said firmly.

"Yes, if there is peace, I want to do business. Lao Zhou, you may not believe it, but I often read economic books in the sea of ​​fire. Lao Zhou, I see that your cafe is doing well. Why don't we retire and do business together after victory?"

Lin Jie probably understood what he heard. It was the same as the original history. The Kuomintang had no sincerity at all. So Lin Jie didn't want to continue discussing this heavy topic. He just made a joke to relax. People can't stand being tense all day. Old Zhou Yi felt relaxed after hearing what Lin Jie said.

"Okay, but I'm afraid you'll look down on my small business. After all, you have a whole family to support."

"It's okay. All the wives I married are capable. I don't need to support them. Maybe I even have to rely on them." Lin Jie looked so smug that even a serious person like Lao Zhou found it funny.

"That's right. You, Lin Jie, can only do business. If you stay in the government department, it will go against the leader's call for the New Life Movement." Old Zhou said this and inadvertently returned to the business.

"Hehe, I didn't bully any men or women to get it, it was all voluntary, okay?" Lin Jie was rarely embarrassed in front of Lao Zhou.

"Well, let's not talk about this anymore. After we drive the Japanese away, everything will be fine. Xiaojie, you must protect yourself."

"Old Zhou, you too, we must see with our own eyes the day when we defeat the Japanese."

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After saying goodbye to Lao Zhou, Lin Jie walked around the street for a few laps before returning to the police station.

"Director, you're back." As soon as Liu Ruyan saw Lin Jie come in, she immediately and attentively poured him some water.

"Well, is there something wrong with you being so diligent?"

"Ah! Director, you won't forget what you promised me, right?" Liu Ruyan pouted in frustration.

"No, I'm going to accompany you to visit your uncle tomorrow. Have you prepared your gift?"

"Well, everyone bought a piece of clothing, some cakes, some rice and flour, salt, oil, matches, kerosene. There were also some bacon, eggs and so on, all daily necessities." Liu Ruyan counted them on her fingers and told Lin Jie one by one.

"Well, these are great, they're all useful, we can just drive there tomorrow. Do you want me to wear a police uniform to support you?"

"Of course I will. I'm not afraid of gossip now. If someone dares to bully me like before, I will arrest him and lock him up for a few days to see who dares again."

Liu Ruyan is no longer the desperate girl. She straightened her body, patted the pistol at her waist, and looked confident.

"Hahaha, Ruyan, it's good that you think this way. If I couldn't stand being gossiped about by others, I would have been drowned in people's saliva a long time ago. Now that you can figure this out, it means you have matured."

Seeing that Liu Ruyan had truly overcome this hurdle, Lin Jie was happy for her. If a person always lives in the shadow of the past, he will never be happy and will live a very hard life.

"Of course. I'm the director's secretary with real power now, not a vase just for show... Oh, you've confused me. You also promised something, you really forgot it." Liu Ruyan almost forgot the purpose of her visit to Lin Jie.

"Anything else? Oh, I'll invite you to dance in the evening. It's still early now. It won't be too late to go after you have dinner and rest for a while." Lin Jie finally remembered that in the morning, in order to reject Liu Ruyan's entanglement, he agreed to invite her out to dance if she came early.

"Hehe, it's good that you remember it, but how about we not go to the Paramount? I haven't been to the Lido Ballroom across the street, can you please treat me to the Lido?" Liu Ruyan leaned on Lin Jie's shoulder and acted coquettishly.

"You don't want to see Zhou Zhou, right? Aren't you two cooperating well?" Lin Jie saw through Liu Ruyan's thoughts at a glance.

"I don't want you to see her. She is too good at seducing people. I'm afraid she will seduce your soul away." Liu Ruyan's thoughts were discovered by Lin Jie, so she simply didn't hide it. She had no problem cooperating with Zhou Zhou, but she didn't want Lin Jie to see Zhou Zhou, at least not in front of her.

"There's nothing wrong between me and Zhou Zhou, why are you jealous?"

"Humph, you get upset when you see her, and you thought I didn't notice it. Anyway, you are not allowed to go to the Paramount tonight."

"Okay, whatever you want. It's cheaper to go to Lido, so it saves me money. But I have to go back before midnight."

"Know it."

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