Spy Wars: I am the Captain of the Military Police

Xu Tian knew full well that Ying Zuo was definitely not just passing through, but he didn't show it on his face. He simply respectfully asked him to take a seat, motioned to his mother to pour tea, and humbly replied, "Instructor, you are too polite. My humble abode is so simple, and it is truly an honor to have you condescend to come."

His response was completely consistent with the attitude an ordinary citizen should have when facing a sudden visit from an old acquaintance of prominent status: respectful but with a hint of embarrassment and just the right amount of confusion.

Yingzuo did not take the rough tea offered by Xu Ma. His eyes were like hooks, fixed firmly on Xu Tian's face again, as if he wanted to penetrate his calm eyes and see into all the secrets hidden deep in his heart.

"Xu Tianjun, I heard that you are now working as an accountant at the Triangle Vegetable Market? Is your life stable and peaceful?" He seemed to start the topic casually, but in fact, every word he said was full of deep meaning.

"Thanks to you, I'm relatively safe." Xu Tian lowered his head slightly, his voice calm and composed, "I'm just a small accountant in the market, keeping accounts and calculating income and expenditure every day, barely making a living. It's as plain as water.

I can't compare to you, instructor, who shoulders heavy responsibilities and works hard for the country."

"Oh? Is it really so dull?" Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao's voice suddenly turned cold, and his body leaned forward slightly, bringing an invisible sense of oppression: "However, I have encountered an extremely difficult case recently.

An explosion occurred at Shilipu Wharf, and a batch of important supplies disappeared.

The perpetrator's methods were quite sophisticated, even... vaguely influenced by the tactical thinking taught in military academy."

Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao stared closely into Xu Tian's eyes, not missing any slight emotional fluctuations: "What's more coincidental is that just before and after the incident, you, Xu Tianjun, appeared in key locations one after another. First, you witnessed anti-Japanese elements attacking the patrol team on the street, and then appeared near the home of the victim Tian Luning.

"With all these coincidences piled up together, how do you explain it, Xu Tianjun?"

Faced with this almost outright suspicion and accusation, Xu Tian raised his head, his face full of astonishment and disbelief, even revealing a hint of grievance at being innocently implicated: "Instructor, you... are you doubting me?

This... Where did this even begin?! I'm just an accountant at the market, dealing with vegetables, radishes, firewood, rice, oil, and salt all day long. I avoid the fighting and killing at the docks as much as possible, so how could I dare to get involved in it?

I went to the Tian family only to pass on a message on behalf of a friend, but I never expected to be involved in such a disaster!"

The explanation was reasonable and his expression was natural, without any flaws.

However, Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao was such an experienced character that he did not expect that Xu Tian would confess his guilt with just a few questions.

He suddenly changed the subject and mentioned the past that Xu Tian didn't want to look back on: "Mr. Xu Tian, ​​if I remember correctly, when you were a Lu Shi, you seemed to have a rather special... situation?

I faint when I see blood, is that true?

Besides, you seem to have trouble distinguishing the color red?" His tone carried a deliberate "reminder," as if to say, how could someone who fears blood and can't even distinguish colors possibly engage in such dangerous and violent activities?

But behind this "reminder", isn't there a deeper temptation and bitter irony?

In this way, he tried to pierce Xu Tian's carefully maintained calm appearance and observe his truest reaction.

A trace of embarrassment and awkwardness flashed across Xu Tian's face. He smiled bitterly, with a bit of self-mockery: "Instructor... You still remember these old things.

Yes, I'm afraid it's difficult to change this bad habit of mine in this lifetime. That's why I had to switch from military science to manager accounting. I was really not cut out for it.

Now I just want to live in peace and serve my old mother. That is enough for me, I don’t ask for anything else.”

Inside the living room, the conversation between the two seemed calm on the surface, even with a hint of the warmth of old teacher-student conversations, but secretly, it was already a scene of swordplay, with every word testing the truth and every glance a battle.

Yingzuo pressed forward step by step, but Xu Tian defended himself perfectly, hiding himself behind "mediocrity" and "helplessness".

At this tense moment, there was a very slight creaking sound of wooden boards suddenly coming from the stairs outside the door, mixed with a few whispers.

It turned out that it was Tian Dan who lived in the attic. Perhaps she was disturbed by the unusual noise downstairs and was about to go downstairs quietly to check.

Xu Tian's heart instantly rose to his throat, but he didn't dare show any abnormality on his face.

It doesn’t matter whether Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao knows Tian Dan or not. Even if he does, it doesn’t matter. Xu Tian has already thought of an excuse.

But Xu Tian was worried about Tian Dan...

Tian Dan knew that the murderer of her parents was Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao.

Xu Tian has been comforting Tian Dan these past two days, asking her to hide her emotions.

But Xu Tian didn't expect Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao to come so soon. He didn't know whether Tian Dan could remain rational before facing the murderer of her parents. He was worried that Tian Dan would do something that would harm her and herself.

We can’t let Yingzuo Zhenzhao see Tian Dan so soon!

At the critical moment, Hase, who was guarding outside the door, seemed to have keenly caught the slight noise upstairs and looked up vigilantly.

Xu Tian thought quickly and flicked his arm seemingly unintentionally, knocking over the teacup on the table. The remaining tea and the cup fell to the ground with a clang. The crisp shattering sound was particularly harsh in the silence.

This sudden sound successfully attracted Hase's attention, and also gave Tian Dan a precious moment to stop and quickly retreat to the attic.

Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao glanced suspiciously at the messy tea and porcelain pieces on the ground, then looked at Xu Tian who was busy cleaning up with a look of slight annoyance. His eyes flickered for a moment, but in the end he did not delve into the matter further.

The purpose of his visit this time was mainly to test the truth and exert psychological pressure, and he did not expect to immediately get any solid evidence.

He slowly stood up and adjusted the hem of his suit: "It seems that I was indeed worrying too much, but, Xu Tianjun," he looked at Xu Tian again with a deep gaze: "Shanghai today is a place where good and bad people mix together and dangers are lurking on all sides.

After all, you were once my student, and I don't want to see you involved in any unnecessary trouble.

If you ever think of anything related to the dock case or the Tian family affairs, or if you encounter any difficulties, you can come find me."

"Thank you for your concern, instructor. I will keep it in mind." Xu Tian responded respectfully and sent Yingzuo Zhenzhao and his group to the door.

Watching the black car disappear around the corner of the alley, Xu Tian slowly closed the door, leaned his back against the cold door panel, and then he let out a long, silent breath that he had been holding for a long time.

The seemingly calm conversation just now was actually full of dangers, and the mental and energy it consumed was no less than planning a real action.

Ying Zuo Zhen Zhao never dispelled his doubts. This test was just the beginning.

This "instructor" with a keen sense of smell like a hound has already locked his eyes firmly on Tong Fuli and on Xu Tian.

The days ahead will be filled with fear and excitement.

In the car driving out of Tongfuli, Yingzuo Zhenzhao's face was even colder and gloomier than when he came.

He whispered to Chang Gu beside him, his voice firm and decisive: "Send more people to keep a close eye on Tongfuli for 24 hours and keep an eye on Xu Tian!

I want to know exactly when he goes out every day, where he goes, who he meets, and even what vegetables he buys!

In addition, we must focus on verifying whether anyone other than Xu Tian's mother has recently moved into his home, especially... a young woman with an unfamiliar face."

With the engine roaring, the car drove out of the seemingly peaceful city alley, but left behind an invisible and tight surveillance network that quietly enveloped it.