He had previously received a notification from Li Zhiqun that the Special Higher Police had taken Zheng Jiayuan to Nanjing to investigate the Central Bureau of Investigation and Statistics (Zhongtong) underground organization in Nanjing, and that this situation needed to be reported as soon as possible.
Also, the identity of that criminal needs to be found out as soon as possible, otherwise I will have even less of a chance once Li Zhiqun returns to Shanghai.
He picked up the phone, called Cui Yuanfeng in, and asked, "So many days have passed, how's the investigation into that person's identity going?"
Cui Yuanfeng had been working hard during this time, and upon hearing Luo Xingchao's inquiry, he reported in a low voice, "We have made some progress, but it's still uncertain!"
Luo Xingchao raised an eyebrow and quickly asked, "What eyebrow?"
“These days, I have Qin San take the opportunity to contact the prisoners while delivering meals and cleaning. I heard Liu Jianzhi and the others refer to this prisoner. This person should be surnamed Feng or Feng, but I don’t know his specific name. Also, yesterday when the prisoner was out of the house, he chatted with Qin San for a few words.”
"What did you say?"
"This criminal tried to get close to Qin San, hoping that Qin San would bring him some clean clothes and cigarettes. He mentioned that in the past, even guns and cannons could be obtained, but now he couldn't even get a cigarette. He also promised to repay Qin San after he got out."
"Get your hands on guns and cannons?" Luo Xingchao immediately sensed something amiss: "How could a local get these things? Even members of the Green Gang wouldn't dare say that."
"I think so too. What do you think? Could this guy be an arms dealer?" Cui Yuanfeng asked doubtfully. "It's just a matter of a word. I'm just afraid this kid is bragging. But I'm planning to inquire at the black market. I used to have some connections there. Let's see if we can find anything."
Cui Yuanfeng, Luo Xingchao, and others had all worked at the Shanghai station for many years and had some connections in Shanghai, which came in handy now.
Luo Xingchao nodded slowly. There was no other good way at the moment. He said, "Then let's give it a try. It's better than having no target at all. Also, when the prisoner is out for exercise, try to take a picture of him secretly. That will be more accurate. Just make sure you find some reliable connections to do the research. Don't alert him!"
"Yes!" Cui Yuanfeng nodded and accepted the order.
That afternoon, around dusk, He Siming and his group arrived at Nanjing Railway Station, where Yuji Imai and Wen Hao personally greeted them.
As soon as He Siming got off the train, he saw Yuji Imai coming in person, so he quickly stepped forward, bowed, and said with a smile, "Section Chief, how could I dare to trouble you to come and pick me up in person!"
Yuji Imai said warmly, “Takeshita-kun, it’s been a long time since we last met in Shanghai. I specially asked Section Chief Sagawa to send you here so we can all have a good get-together.”
His words surprised Ono and his companion. Along the way, Major Takeshita had been witty and humorous, speaking in a kind and friendly tone. He had struck up conversations with them many times, and they had assumed he was trying to curry favor with them, so they had been rather reserved and aloof. They never expected that this man would be so highly regarded by the head of the Nanjing Special Higher Police. It seemed they had misjudged him.
After Imai Yuji greeted him, Wen Hao quickly bowed as well, saying, "Takeshita-kun!"
He Siming was somewhat surprised to see Wen Hao also come to pick him up. He had received news in Shanghai that Wen Hao was highly regarded by Imai Yuji, and now it seemed that he was right. Even for internal affairs of the Special Higher Police, Imai Yuji brought Wen Hao with him.
"I've heard that you're doing very well in Nanjing. Now you're in charge and enjoying great success. Congratulations! But don't forget your old friend now that you've made it big!"
He Siming's words were half-joking and half-serious. Wen Hao had made a comeback and was naturally well-off, so he might as well accept some gifts from him, so that his trip wouldn't be in vain.
Wen Hao understood perfectly. He knew his old boss all too well. As long as the money was right, everything was negotiable. Back in the detective department, Wen Hao had protected him from a lot of trouble because of his constant bribes. Now, this was exactly what he wanted.
He hurriedly nodded and replied, "I owe my success today to the care and assistance of the section chief and Mr. Takeshita. I will never forget it!"
After the three exchanged pleasantries, He Siming introduced Ono Matsunaga and Abe Rikuzan behind him to Imai Yuji. Imai Yuji had already been notified, and after the two sides greeted each other, they got into the car together and headed to the Nanjing Special Higher Police headquarters.
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