Zuo Gang's words eased Ning Zhiheng's expression slightly. He breathed a sigh of relief and continued, "Fan Zhongfu is a celebrity in the education field. People of their status would never go to a small clinic when they get sick. They would go to a doctor they know well, or even a private doctor. You should start from this point and investigate the large hospitals or private clinics near Fan Zhongfu's home. This kind of thing is not difficult to investigate, and you should get the results soon."
"Yes! I'll investigate immediately and give you accurate information before 10 p.m.," Zuo Gang quickly nodded in agreement.
"Also, the nearest hospital to No. 76 is Kangji Hospital. You need to find out their night shift schedule and be prepared to take action. Report back to me before 10 p.m. tonight," Ning Zhiheng instructed again.
"Yes, I will send people to investigate separately, and I will definitely complete it on time."
Ning Zhiheng concluded with a final, detailed instruction: "I want to emphasize that Fan Zhongfu's identity is very important. He and you are undercover agents on different fronts. Everything about him is top secret. After you rescue him, you cannot ask him any questions, nor do you need to answer any of them. From now on, you will have no further contact with each other. At the same time, issue a gag order to all team members involved in the operation. Under no circumstances can you disclose any details of this operation to anyone. Violators will be dealt with according to military law without exception! Everything must be done according to my plan. Do you understand?"
Ning Zhiheng had to ensure the secrecy of the rescue operation and absolutely could not let his subordinates know Fan Zhongfu's identity. Fortunately, the intelligence personnel were all his trusted men, extremely obedient and loyal to him, so he believed there would be no problem.
"Yes, everything will be done as you command!" Zuo Gang assured him again.
After everything was explained, Ning Zhiheng quickly left the safe house to wait for Zuo Gang's investigation report.
Late that night, in the backyard dormitory of the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters, Fan Zhongfu was resting with his eyes closed. He knew that things were very serious when he was arrested and brought to the Special Agent Headquarters that morning.
Although the agents of No. 76 didn't say anything, Fan Zhongfu was already very clear about his situation. His bodyguard, Chen Hongmin, was probably doomed. He knew this young man well; he was a fighter with unwavering loyalty to the Party and firm beliefs. When he picked up his pistol and fired the first shot at the agents, he was already destined not to fall into the enemy's hands alive. Otherwise, the agents of No. 76 would have interrogated him severely, and he wouldn't have given them that opportunity.
It seems the spies have realized their identities are questionable, as evidenced by today's arrangements: everyone else is in pairs in their dorm rooms, while they are all alone.
After having dinner in the cafeteria, everyone else could take a walk in the backyard and chat with each other, but I could only stay in this dormitory and couldn't contact anyone else.
No matter when, there was always a secret agent following him, which was to prevent him from communicating with the outside world and sending out alarm messages.
Everything indicates that things are heading in the worst possible direction. I was arrested and disappeared today, and my family and the organization must have already found out. I don't know how they will react, and I have no way of knowing while I'm here.
However, Fan Zhongfu knew that his identity had been exposed, so he absolutely could not allow the organization to suffer any losses. He would not let the enemy get anything from him.
Fan Zhongfu was a veteran member of the Communist Party who had survived numerous bloody trials, even during the White Terror period. He was fearless in the face of death, but he knew that now was not the right time to end his life. Even if he died silently in this room, it would be meaningless.
Moreover, the Party organizations outside the organization could not know about his death, which could easily lead to incorrect responses. He decided to take extreme measures to face death in a time and place where the secret agents could not conceal the news of his death.
For example, at the site of the Sixth National Congress of the puppet government, where the entire venue was filled with National Congress delegates, reporters from major newspapers, celebrities from all walks of life, and many other people, if I had chosen to commit suicide, the news would have quickly reached the Party organization. In this way, the organization could have been assured that all the people on my assigned work line could have been saved, and the losses could have been mitigated to the greatest extent possible.
But what about his family? He wondered what their current situation was. Fan Zhongfu couldn't help but feel worried. He had been working undercover in Shanghai for many years, concealing his identity as a socialite, and naturally, he had long since started a family. However, his family didn't know his true identity. Would they be implicated because of him this time? Fan Zhongfu thought about it again and again, feeling uneasy.
At 10 p.m., in Ning Zhiheng's study at his villa, Yi Huaan was relaying Zuo Gang's investigation report.
"As instructed by you, Team Leader Zuo quickly located the private clinic where Fan Zhongfu had been receiving treatment. He spent some money to bribe the doctor and conduct a detailed investigation into Fan Zhongfu's health. According to the doctor, Fan Zhongfu's health is not good. He has symptoms of neurasthenia, insomnia, and excessive dreaming. His heart problem is not serious, but he has a severe stomach ailment and cannot eat cold or raw foods. Finally, the doctor emphasized that Fan Zhongfu is allergic to acidic foods such as sour plums. He had been treated by the doctor once before, and at that time, Fan Zhongfu's allergy symptoms were very severe, including nasal edema, conjunctival congestion, difficulty breathing, and rashes all over his body."
Ning Zhiheng's eyes lit up upon hearing this, and he quickly sat up straight, asking urgently, "This situation is very important. Will Fan Zhongfu's allergic reaction be life-threatening?"
Yi Huaan replied, "The doctor said it depends on the amount of sour plums consumed, but it generally won't cause any life-threatening danger. At the time, a simple desensitizing medication was enough to alleviate the symptoms."
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