A Girl Traveling Through Troubled Times

Gui'er didn't expect that she would see this person today after hearing Dingxiang talk about him yesterday. However, this person's appearance was indeed unforgettable.

The car drove away quickly. Ah Cheng said worriedly, "It's over. He saw you. What should I do?"

Gui'er smiled and said, "I also heard Dingxiang talk about this guy yesterday. She said he has a bad reputation. But we didn't provoke him, so nothing will happen."

Ah Cheng shook his head and said, "Miss, I've been around gangs before, and I know all too well that he's definitely got his eyes on you. Oh, I should have saved that little bit of gas money. So, I'll just pick you up in my car from now on. It's too dangerous. Even if it costs a little, we don't want people to think we're poor and easy to bully."

That day, after school, Guier sent the manuscript she had written about the charity gala to the publishing house.

Seeing her, Chen Zhongyu didn't immediately pull her to the café. Instead, he smiled and pointed across from his table. A middle-aged man in his 40s, with a round head, a big, chubby face, smiled and said, "Come here, Gui'er. This is our newspaper's editor-in-chief, Editor Zhao. We had a meeting yesterday, so I missed the charity gala. I heard from Liu Shaolin that you're doing a good job. I think you even ran into your sister, right?"

Gui Er knew that he had a purpose for introducing her like that, so she quickly said with a smile, "Hello, Editor-in-Chief Zhao." She turned back and said, "Yes, I thought you would be going too. I'm new to Hong Kong and don't know anyone there. Luckily, Mr. Liu introduced everyone to me. I've written the manuscript, would you take a look at it?"

Chen Zhongyu took a look at it, glanced at it and said, "No problem, I'll help you polish it when the time comes." Then he took out three silver dollars and handed them to her.

Editor-in-Chief Zhao said, "Old Chen has such a wide network of contacts. Where did you find such a beautiful student author? You're new to Hong Kong too, but you already know so many people. You're even more connected than me, who's been here for ten years."

Gui'er quickly said, "Editor-in-Chief Zhao, please forgive me for laughing. My brother and Director Chen were classmates. When he was working at the Nanjing Military Commission, he and Editor-in-Chief Chen often met. As a result, I also got to know Editor-in-Chief Chen."

Director Zhao was stunned when he heard this. He turned around and asked Chen Zhongyu, "You actually know someone from the Military Commission."

Chen Zhongyu gave a wry smile and said, "He was my former college classmate."

Director Zhao immediately changed his expression and said with a hopeful smile, "Hey, Xiao Chen, that's also an opportunity. Although we are now under the jurisdiction of the British Empire, various forces are fighting openly and secretly. If you have this connection, it will be much easier to deal with any troubles in the future. Why didn't you tell me earlier?"

Chen Zhongyu said a little embarrassedly, "So we are indeed classmates for many years, but she is in Nanjing and I am in Hong Kong. Even if something happens, it is too far away for me to show off. By the way, editor-in-chief, I still need to discuss with this little girl about asking her to write an article. Excuse me first." Then he turned to Gui'er and said, "I have a few more advertisements on hand now. Let's go to the coffee shop to chat."

Director Zhao said sweetly from behind, "Okay, you guys go ahead and get busy. Xiao, Xiaosha, right? You can always come to our editorial office and play when you have time."

Guier quickly turned to Director Zhao and said, "Okay, thank you, Editor-in-Chief."

Arriving at the coffee shop on the second floor, the two found a corner seat and sat down to observe. When no one noticed, Guier asked, "Did something happen?"

Chen Zhongyu sighed and said, "This old fox has become suspicious. Yesterday, I wanted to use the opportunity of attending the charity gala to meet with the comrade in charge of the meeting, but he suddenly got distracted and chatted for a long time, and I missed the deadline."

Guier became alert and asked, "Did he doubt your identity?"

Chen Zhongyu frowned and shook his head, saying, "It shouldn't be that serious, but my predecessor was also assassinated in this position. He went through that incident, so he might be wary."

"What?" Gui'er was very surprised, because in the spy movies she had seen before, usually even if a new person in charge came, they would find a new contact point instead of the original location, which was too dangerous.

"You're taking too much risk. How could the organization allow you to make such a reckless decision?"

Chen Zhongyu shook his head and said, "It can't be helped. My predecessor had a lot of comrades here who were only connected to him through a single line, just like you and I are now. When he died, many of those relationships were severed. I thought he had been in Hong Kong for so long, and I couldn't let those comrades he had developed just be like a kite with a broken string, losing contact. That's why I came to take over his position, hoping to reconnect with these comrades."

"You've been here for a while now, so it should be about time. Run away quickly, it's not safe here." Gui'er said anxiously.

Chen Zhongyu smiled and nodded. "Speaking of which, it's all thanks to you. Didn't you donate a few gold bars? We're using the funds to build a bookstore as our backup contact point. We're already working on it. When it opens, I'll resign and move over. The bookstore has connections with major newspapers, so it'll be convenient for us to work there."

Gui Er finally breathed a sigh of relief, but she was still worried: "Are you sure that Editor-in-Chief Zhao is not in danger?"

Chen Zhongyu said, "That's why I specifically introduced you to him. I know you have a connection with Sha Yanyao, so this will at least alleviate some of his suspicions."

"I think it's a bit risky. Let's not talk about whether my eldest brother will intervene in such matters. He's not here at all. The situation in Hong Kong is much more complicated than in the mainland. I think it's best for you to get out of here as soon as possible. You can find a way to maintain those relationships later."

"I think it's almost done. By the way, this is the new advertisement I wrote for you. The client seems quite satisfied with your ad. I think you can also greet the other people at the newspaper in the future. That way, even if something goes wrong, you won't be implicated."

"Oh, Brother Chen, don't say that. It's scary." Gui'er wanted to cover his mouth.

"Hahahaha." Chen Zhongyu laughed heartily and said, "By the way, didn't your bodyguard Ah Cheng ask me to find a job for him? Our group of comrades are about to leave for Guangzhou. We plan to dress them up as wealthy businessmen, and our comrades can also protect them, but we are short of manpower. If Ah Cheng is really good, I hope he can go with us. Doesn't he know some rules of the underworld? Maybe he can be of use. Go and ask him if he is willing? But don't tell him the truth."