The Mysterious Soldier of the Anti-Japanese War

After Lei Tao succeeded, he came to an open area, took out a red flare from his pocket, and fired it into the air. The red light bloomed in the night sky, like a flower of hope, illuminating the dark night sky and sending a signal of success to other comrades.

In a secluded corner not far away, Lei Tao had prepared a bulletproof truck. He quickly ran toward it, jumped in, and started the engine. Meanwhile, other underground Party members, upon seeing the signal flares, also rushed toward the truck along the predetermined route. They sprinted, dodging any possible Japanese pursuit. Lao Zhang and his team cleverly exploited the ruins and shadows of the street to escape the Japanese. Xiao Wang's second team also emerged from the smoke and headed toward the truck. The comrades in the third team fought and retreated, buying time for everyone.

Lei Tao slowly drove the bulletproof truck toward the rendezvous point, vigilantly observing the surroundings, ready to respond to any emergency. Seeing his comrades arriving, he quickly opened the door and let them in. Once they were aboard, the truck sped off toward safety, leaving behind a trail of chaos and the roars of the Japanese troops.

After reaching the safe area, Lei Tao breathed a sigh of relief and said, "The Japanese concession is now overrun with Japanese troops. It's dangerous to go back. Let's change clothes and pretend to be a business team and head into the other concessions. There are clothes in the truck." Everyone nodded in agreement. They began to move, searching the truck for clothes. The clothes were varied, including suits, ties, and hats, along with business documents and props. They looked like a team preparing for a business trip. The comrades quickly changed into their clothes, helping each other adjust their attire, some even holding documents to pretend they were discussing business. Once ready, they set off again, heading towards the other concessions, cleverly avoiding the Japanese search.

After arriving in the French Concession, Lei Tao found a secluded spot to hide his truck. After some investigation, he purchased a manor. The manor was quite large and relatively secluded, making it an ideal base. Lei Tao led the group inside and said, "Let's settle down here first. We can't just fight the Japanese with violence; the war is an economic and logistical one." He then took out over a million US dollars and placed it on the table. "This is start-up capital for the business. You should all work together to build up the business and raise funds for the organization. We'll need money to buy weapons, medicine, and other things."

Everyone looked at the money with hope in their eyes. They knew how important it was to the cause of the Anti-Japanese War. One comrade said, "Lei Tao, you are so thoughtful. With this money, we can make some plans."

Lei Tao nodded and continued, "You'd better wait until the news has passed before contacting your superiors. By the way, I just discovered that this manor has a basement that is perfect for storing supplies. I just put more than a dozen submachine guns, pistols, and rifles, various bullets, and grenades down there. These weapons and equipment are our guarantee, but they cannot be used until the critical moment." After hearing this, the comrades had a clearer direction for future actions. They planned to provide economic and material support for the party organization in this manor in the French Concession.

Lei Tao looked around at everyone in the room, cleared his throat, and said seriously, "Comrades, I still have some loose ends to deal with. Although this operation was a success, there are still some hidden dangers. I have to resolve them all and never let anyone fall into danger."

A comrade looked at him worriedly: "Lei Tao, isn't it too dangerous for you to go alone? How about we go with you?"

Lei Tao smiled and waved his hand: "No, too many people will make us more exposed. Besides, I have more important things to do." He paused and continued, "We have gained a lot of wealth this time. I have to use the wealth on hand to raise weapons, ammunition, and various supplies for the organization. This is a top priority. With sufficient supplies, we can better fight the devils."

Lao Zhang stood up and said, "Lei Tao, you are always so thoughtful. Be careful on the road and contact us if anything happens."

Lei Tao nodded: "I will, Lao Zhang. This separation is only temporary. I believe that the next time we meet, the environment will be different. Everything we do now is to be able to strike the enemy more effectively in the future."

Xiao Wang said excitedly, "Lei Tao, don't worry! We will work hard here, build up the business, and make more money for the organization."

Lei Tao walked over and patted Xiao Wang on the shoulder: "Well done! Everyone, keep up the good work. We are all working towards the same goal. Take care, everyone! We will have another chance to fight side by side. When the time comes, we will let the Japanese know how powerful we are!"

After saying this, Lei Tao turned and walked towards the door, his steps firm and powerful. Everyone looked at his back silently, their eyes full of respect and reluctance.