Xiao Hong's question was exactly the same as Cheng Xingye's question, because the whole thing was just too unbelievable!
The sudden reappearance of a high-ranking intelligence officer who had been missing for a long time, and his direct warning to the top leader of the underground party organization, would be hard for anyone to accept.
Even if the identity of Shadow is confirmed by the Shanghai authorities, how do you explain how he found Cheng Xingye?
Of course, it couldn't be that Cheng Xingye had already been exposed, otherwise Shadow would have directly arranged for Cheng Xingye to be transferred. Because once Cheng Xingye was arrested, the entire Nanjing underground party organization would suffer a devastating blow, and the losses would be incalculable. Whether it was the Japanese or the Twenty-One, they would have made their move to arrest him immediately, leaving no chance for the underground party.
So the shadow found Cheng Xingye on its own, and because the situation was urgent, it risked warning him.
Cheng Xingye suddenly thought of a possibility and analyzed, "My identity was arranged by Comrade Qingshan himself. Do you think it's possible that Comrade Qingshan told Shadow, and then warned me in an emergency?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Hong couldn't help but shake his head. He knew Fang Boyi very well and knew that Fang Boyi was extremely cautious in his work and would never allow unrelated intelligence lines to make horizontal connections. Otherwise, if something went wrong, it would implicate a large number of people. This was a lesson that the Party organization had learned with blood and lives over the years.
He suggested, "Old Cheng, I think we should stop guessing. The most important thing now is to confirm the Shadow's identity and further verify the authenticity of this warning message."
"To be honest, based on the current situation, Shadow's identity is real, and this information must also be real. Since Shadow knows Takasugi Hitoshi's identity and was able to find me, there's no need for Shadow to go to any other trouble. Of course, we should still confirm with the Shanghai side. Also, we must find out exactly how he found me; it's simply unbelievable!"
After Cheng Xingye finished speaking, he raised his hand to check the time and then instructed, "There is only one hour left before the meeting time. Do not stay here. Our people should withdraw and we should set up counter-surveillance. If things do not change and the Special Higher Police agents continue to monitor Gao Shan without taking any action to arrest him, then you should go to see Cheng Feng and ask him to find a way to warn Gao Shan and notify him to evacuate in time. We will provide cover."
In the eight-person group on the Nanjing underground front, Takasugi Jinki played an extremely important role. It could even be said that he was the highest-ranking intelligence agent in the Nanjing underground party organization. He had previously used his position to introduce Lü Chengfeng, one of the eight-person group members, into the United News Agency. By using his identity as a reporter, Lü Chengfeng obtained a lot of valuable intelligence. He also used various connections to arrange for several intelligence agents who were proficient in Japanese to enter various agencies and departments in Nanjing, setting up an intelligence network and taking charge of the leadership of this network. Currently, all intelligence sources in Nanjing are obtained through him. It can be said that his position is no less important than Xiao Hong's.
Xiao Hong asked again, "Now that Gao Shan has been exposed, should we notify Cheng Feng now and have him lead the others to evacuate first?"
Cheng Xingye had already considered the countermeasures on his way here. When he heard Xiao Hong's question, he slowly shook his head and carefully analyzed: "Takasugi is our most important intelligence agent who has infiltrated the Japanese intelligence agency. Although he is currently being tracked and monitored by the Special Higher Police, the Special Higher Police have not arrested him. I think the Special Higher Police cannot finally confirm his identity. It is very likely that they are only in the stage of suspicion at present."
Moreover, Takasugi's identity is rather special; he is an intelligence officer for the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs. The Special Higher Police may have reservations and may not be able to do anything to Takasugi. There is still room for redemption.
If we rashly withdraw the personnel we've painstakingly infiltrated into the enemy's department, all our previous efforts will be wasted, and all the hard work we've put in over such a long period of time will be for naught. It would be such a pity!
Furthermore, these individuals, including Cheng Feng, infiltrated through Takasugi's connections. If they were to suddenly withdraw now, and the Special Higher Police discovered this, wouldn't it confirm Takasugi's identity? It would also alert the Special Higher Police, forcing them to arrest Takasugi.
After careful consideration, Cheng Xingye decided to wait a little longer. He couldn't give up on Takasugi Hitoki until the very last moment.
Xiao Hong also felt that this arrangement was the best. It was too early to evacuate all personnel now. Even if Takasugi Jinki was really arrested by the Special Higher Police, he believed that Takasugi Jinki could hold out for a while. This period of time would be enough for him to take contingency measures.
He nodded in agreement and said, "Okay, then I'll see Cheng Feng tonight if Gao Shan isn't arrested, and ask him to contact Shanghai as soon as possible."
United News Agency reporter Lü Chengfeng was the courier of the eight-person group, specifically responsible for managing the radio station of the Nanjing underground party organization.
"Okay, that's settled then. I'll leave now, and you all should leave as soon as possible!"
After arranging his work, Cheng Xingye could not linger there any longer. He turned around, went downstairs, and left the store.
Xiao Hong quickly tidied up, then told the shop assistant at the door, and the two of them closed the shop door and left in a hurry.
Ning Zhiheng, who was lingering in the shop across the street, watched all of this through the glass window. Ever since Cheng Xingye entered Shandezhai, he had been carefully observing the movements across the street, and he even clearly saw Xiao Hong changing the lanterns.
This is issuing a warning signal!
Not long after, Cheng Xingye left Shandezhai, and everyone else left as well. Ning Zhiheng did not linger any longer. He bought a mutton-fat jade fan pendant in the shop and then left as well.
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