As soon as Xu Xinghe and Jiang Linchuan stepped out of the hospital, they saw Political Commissar Wang standing under a tree in front of the military headquarters building, waiting for them.
Political Commissar Wang was wearing a dark gray Zhongshan suit, his brows slightly furrowed, and he was holding a black briefcase in his hand. His expression was much more serious than usual, clearly indicating that he had something urgent to attend to.
"Lin Chuan, Comrade Xu, come here for a moment." Political Commissar Wang saw the two of them, raised his hand and beckoned them over, his voice low, indicating that they should go to a quiet corner to talk.
Jiang Linchuan and Xu Xinghe exchanged a glance, then quickly walked over. "Political Commissar, is there something you need from us?"
Political Commissar Wang usually only shows such a solemn expression when he has an important mission.
"Yes, it's urgent. Please come with me."
The three of them arrived at the office.
Political Commissar Wang gestured for them to sit down, then opened his briefcase, took out a stack of documents and two photos, and handed them to the two men. "I have an urgent mission for you. This mission is crucial and dangerous, so you must be careful."
He first looked at Jiang Linchuan, his tone serious, "The military headquarters in Dongmeng asked us to go and help. Zhang Qiang, the captain of a brigade in a forest farm there, is actually a hidden spy chief. He has a top-secret document in his possession, which contains information about the deployment of the Dongmeng Military Region. However, they are worried about being exposed, so they dare not hire anyone locally to carry out the mission. The higher-ups have ordered us to get the document as soon as possible, but we must not alert him, lest he destroy the evidence or contact his accomplices."
"Let us go?" Jiang Linchuan looked at Xu Xinghe.
us?
Doesn't that represent two people?
“Yes.” Political Commissar Wang nodded, pointing to the man in the photo. “This is an educated youth who was about to go to the countryside in Dongmeng, but he has been stopped temporarily. We have checked, and his file is not detailed. He looks somewhat like you. You can take his place and sneak into the forest farm to get close to Zhang Qiang.”
Xu Xinghe leaned closer to look at the photo. The man in the photo was around twenty years old, and his features did indeed resemble Jiang Linchuan's, especially the contours of his nose and jawline.
However, in terms of the refinement of facial features, it falls far short. But since photos these days are generally blurry, it's easy to get away with it.
At this moment, Political Commissar Wang turned his gaze to Xu Xinghe, his tone softening somewhat, "Comrade Xu, this mission requires your cooperation. Li Guowei has a cousin named Li Juan who went to the countryside with him. Now that Li Guowei's identity has been taken over by Lin Chuan, you should pretend to be his cousin Li Juan and go to the forest farm with him. This will not only dispel Zhang Qiang's suspicions, but you can also secretly assist Lin Chuan and keep an eye out for any unusual situations at the forest farm."
"Me too?" Xu Xinghe was stunned for a moment, then realized that they were to pretend to be siblings and infiltrate the forest farm together. "I...I can't do it, can I?"
She has never done such a task.
“No, you can. Our military doesn't have anyone of Li Juan's age, and I think you're very smart. You and Lin Chuan have excellent chemistry; the two of you working together will increase your chances of success.” Political Commissar Wang said, taking another photo from his briefcase. It showed a girl with a sallow complexion and braided hair. “This is Li Juan's photo. Compared to you, she looks quite different…”
After speaking, Political Commissar Wang couldn't help but glance at Xu Xinghe.
This isn't just big... it's like the difference between an ugly duckling and a swan.
"Her skin tone is a bit dark, and she has a few freckles. To avoid being recognized, you'll need to make yourself look a little less attractive, darken your skin tone, and add a few more freckles to try and resemble her in the photo, okay? As for her ID, her rural assignment certificate, and even detailed records of Li Guowei and Li Juan's previous life, we've already prepared everything. You can familiarize yourselves with them these next couple of days, memorize their identity information, and make no mistakes. Zhang Qiang is an experienced spy, very vigilant; even the slightest slip could put you in danger."
Jiang Linchuan picked up the documents and photos, quickly flipped through a few pages, and his expression became serious. "Do we have detailed information about the specific situation of the forest farm, Zhang Qiang's daily routine, and where the documents might be hidden?"
"Yes, I've already had it compiled into documents, but it won't be delivered until tonight," Political Commissar Wang said. "The mission has a three-month timeframe, and since you're all sent-down youth, you can slowly approach Zhang Qiang. Don't be impatient for quick results. Once you find the documents, someone will contact you and assist you in your evacuation."
After speaking, he looked at the two of them, his tone questioning, "This mission is quite risky, especially since Zhang Qiang is ruthless and has been lurking for many years. Can you two accept this? If you have concerns, or really don't want to go, I can find two more people. But in my mind, the best candidates are still you two."
Xu Xinghe looked at Jiang Linchuan, "What about you? What are your thoughts?"
Jiang Linchuan wasn't interested in going on missions; he'd done similar ones before. However, he was worried about Xu Xinghe's safety. "Do you want to go?" he asked.
Xu Xinghe's eyes lit up a little; actually, she wanted to go. "I...I'm fine with anything."
Jiang Linchuan saw the longing in her eyes. "In that case, let's go."
These kinds of missions are generally not particularly dangerous, and as long as one's identity is not exposed, the probability of a successful evacuation is very high.
Xu Xinghe nodded immediately, "Political Commissar, I have no problem with it. Whether it's disguising myself or going undercover, as long as I can complete the mission, I can accept it."
"I have no problem with that either. I guarantee I'll complete the mission, get the documents, and prevent spies from endangering the military region's security."
Political Commissar Wang nodded in satisfaction. "Good, it's good that you have this determination. Remember, once you get to the forest farm, safety is the top priority. Don't rush things. If you encounter danger, prioritize your own safety. The people you're in contact with will find a way to support you."
He handed the documents and photos to the two men, gave them a few more instructions, and then indicated that they could leave. "By the way, you have three days to understand the information I gave you. You must set off in three days to avoid missing the arrival in Eastern Inner Mongolia with the other educated youth."
After receiving the assignment from Political Commissar Wang, Xu Xinghe almost never left the house again.
She laid the document containing Li Juan's information flat on the stone table, her eyes scanning every word on the paper, afraid of missing any detail.
Li Juan was born in northern Hebei. Both her parents worked. She had an older sister who was married and an older brother. She was the youngest, but because her family loved their only son, they still sent her to the countryside.
She and her cousin Li Guowei were neighbors, so they had a very good relationship since childhood...
Xu Xinghe memorized these messages over and over again, even reciting them to herself while eating.
"Don't push yourself too hard. Eat first, or you won't have the energy to write tomorrow." Jiang Linchuan placed the food he got from the cafeteria in front of her, looking at the faint dark circles under her eyes, his tone filled with heartache.
Xu Xinghe looked up, rubbed her sore eyes, and took the bowl and chopsticks. "I need to memorize it well. If we get to the forest farm and Zhang Qiang suddenly asks about Li Juan's family affairs, it will be troublesome if I can't answer. What about you? Have you memorized all of Li Guowei's information?"
"That's about enough." Jiang Linchuan sat down opposite her. "Let's eat."
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