I just don't know if he can survive this war safely without my guidance and care after I leave.
"Shinya, in theory, you're in a stable position in the Special Higher Police, so I shouldn't be worried. But in our line of work, who doesn't take risks? Although you're usually cunning, I know you're too kind-hearted and easily taken advantage of. After I leave, you need to be careful. With the Otani family and Section Chief Sagawa's support, your future is secure. So don't try to stand out, just let things take their course. Your own safety is the most important thing!"
"I know, teacher, please take good care of yourself too!" He Siming nodded heavily and agreed repeatedly.
"You don't need to worry about me. The reason I'm so keen to go to Xiamen this time is that my promotion is secondary. The main reason is that Xiamen is close to Taiwan, which will make it much easier for me to go home to visit my family. I was not really willing to join this war, but I had no choice. Now it's like I'm going to retire early. Xiamen and Taiwan are separated by a narrow strait. I will go back to Taiwan often in the future and can take care of your family. You will have fewer worries."
Akita Akihito has lived in Taiwan for decades, and his family has also settled there. This trip back to Xiamen is a good opportunity to balance his personal and professional life.
He Siming remained silent. Since arriving in Shanghai, apart from sending a few letters and money home, he had not contacted his family again. He was afraid that someone would find out that he was Chinese. He felt he owed his family a lot, and it would be best if his teacher could go back and help take care of them.
That afternoon, He Siming saw his teacher off at the dock and watched Akita Akihito board the southbound passenger ship. The teacher and student said their best wishes to each other and waved goodbye. From then on, they were separated by vast distances, and no one knew when they would meet again!
He Siming was filled with mixed feelings. He stared blankly as the passenger ship disappeared into the distance before turning to leave. Just as he walked out of the dock and was about to get into his car, he saw two young men walking quickly past him. They were carrying small leather suitcases, and although they were not tall, they were both strong and muscular. They hurriedly got into a car not far away.
He Siming's eyes narrowed. He could recognize at a glance that the car belonged to the Shanghai Special Higher Police Headquarters. He had even used it a few times. But he didn't recognize either of the two people. Who were they?
He Siming's travel habits are such that, unless there are special circumstances, he never wears military uniform when he goes out; he always wears civilian clothes, so it's likely that the other party didn't notice him.
He quickly got into the car, started the engine, and drove far behind the other vehicle. Sure enough, the car in front drove into the Special Higher Police Department, and He Siming followed.
After watching the group get out of the car and enter the office building, He Siming pondered for a moment before returning to his office.
Not long after, the phone on his desk rang. He quickly picked it up. It was Taro Sagawa calling. He knew Taro must have something to tell him. He quickly perked up, pushed open the door, and hurried to the section chief's office.
He knocked and entered, only to find that there was not only Taro Sagawa in the room, but also two other people sitting to the side, the two young men he had just seen.
Sagawa Taro said with a smile, "Let me introduce you. This is my liaison officer, Major Takeshita Shinya."
Then he gestured to the two young men: "These two are Major Ono Matsunaga and Captain Abe Rikuyama of the Tokyo Special Higher Police."
Please take care of me!
Please take care of me!
He Siming bowed deeply and greeted the two men.
Sagawa Taro continued, "Takeshita-kun happens to be going to the Nanjing Special Higher Police Station on official business tomorrow. I can escort you both."
He Siming was taken aback. He had not received any orders from Taro Sagawa to go to Nanjing on official business, but since Taro Sagawa had said so, it must have been arranged.
"Shinya, arrange accommodations and meals for Ono-kun and the others. We'll head to Nanjing together tomorrow!"
"Hey, I'll get right on it!"
He Siming nodded and accepted the order. He accompanied Ono and the other person out of the section chief's office to a hotel opposite the Special Higher Police. After arranging their accommodations and meals, he returned to Sagawa Taro to inquire about the details.
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