Ning Zhiheng knocked Shi Liqun unconscious with a punch, only then realizing that his punch was too powerful. Shi Liqun was just an ordinary person, and his body was not that resilient.
He quickly bent down to check Shi Liqun's physical condition. Fortunately, he didn't dare to use too much force. Shi Liqun's vital signs were normal and his life was not in danger.
Zhao Jiang and the others who were guarding outside the room heard noises coming from inside and, fearing something might be wrong, quickly knocked on the door and went inside.
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand and ordered Pei Mingyuan, "Go back to the office immediately and tell Wei Jiamu that all members of this intelligence group should be held in solitary confinement and that no one should be allowed to contact him. As for the Japanese spies arrested in the South Bank District today, they should not be allowed to contact any outsiders. I will interrogate them personally."
"yes!"
Pei Mingyuan quickly nodded and accepted the order. The director must have discovered very important classified information to give such instructions. In order to keep it secret, they would not dare to interfere. This situation was also normal in the Military Intelligence Bureau.
After having Shi Liqun carried out of the room, Ning Zhiheng took a deep breath to calm himself down before saying to Zhao Jiang, "Let's go, today we'll be the unwelcome guests!"
In front of a high-end villa, the gate was tightly closed. Even in the early morning, when the dew and frost were heavy, there were still armed guards in the sentry post at the entrance. This was one of the innermost villas in the residential area at the foot of Nanshan Mountain.
The villa's appearance and location alone are enough to prove the owner's extraordinary status.
Two black cars were parked on the side of the street not far away. Ning Zhiheng and Zhao Jiang stood in front of the cars, looking at the gate not far ahead, and then raised their hands to check their watches, estimating the time.
Looking at the grand mansion, Zhao Jiang whispered to Ning Zhiheng, "Chief, this General Lin is not easy to meet. What should we do now?"
Ning Zhiheng, however, didn't seem to care and slowly said, "It's still early, let's wait a little longer!"
As they waited nearby, a squad of armed patrol soldiers marched in orderly steps down the street.
The captain in charge looked at Ning Zhiheng and Zhao Jiang waiting by the roadside with a suspicious expression. He raised his hand to signal, and the soldiers immediately stopped, looking at Ning Zhiheng and Zhao Jiang warily.
This place has become a gathering place for high-ranking government officials and dignitaries. The armed security forces in the vicinity are very strong, and patrol teams patrol back and forth continuously, questioning any suspicious persons they see.
The captain took a few quick steps and stood in front of Ning Zhiheng, asking in a deep voice, "What are you doing here? Why are you lingering here?"
When carrying out arrest operations, agents of the Military Intelligence Bureau usually travel in plain clothes unless necessary to avoid alerting their targets. Ning Zhiheng and Zhao Jiang were wearing a set of standard Zhongshan civilian clothes, so the captain did not recognize their identities.
Ning Zhiheng also knew that the people living here were all wealthy and powerful, people who could directly contact the Chairman, and of course, important figures in the KMT's high-ranking positions. So it was normal for the security forces to be more strict in their checks.
Without saying much, he took out his identification from his jacket pocket and handed it to the captain. Zhao Jiang also took out his officer's identification and handed it to the captain.
The captain took the officer's identification and examined it carefully. He was immediately alarmed. As guards stationed in the central government, they were elite troops in the Kuomintang army and had a certain understanding of the various departments of the military government.
Especially towards the Military Intelligence Bureau, a violent agency that wields military, police, and gendarmerie privileges, they were all wary and extremely cautious. When they saw that Ning Zhiheng was actually a high-ranking official in the Military Intelligence Bureau, the captain immediately straightened up, quickly returned his officer's identification with both hands, and stood at attention, saying, "Director Ning, my apologies!"
Because Ning Zhiheng was not wearing a military uniform, the captain did not salute him, but his attitude was absolutely respectful.
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly and explained in a kind tone, "I came here specifically to pay my respects to General Lin, but it is still early and I dare not disturb him by coming here rashly, so I will wait here for a while."
The captain immediately understood and quickly said with a smile, "I understand. It is my duty. Please forgive me, Director Ning. I'll take my leave now."
After saying that, he waved his hand, and the patrolling soldiers continued on their way to the other end of the street.
Inside the Lin family villa, Mr. and Mrs. Lin Zhen were sitting at the dining table with their two children, Lin Shulan and Lin Muqing.
The daughter, Lin Shulan, was beautiful and dignified, with every gesture exuding the elegance of a well-bred lady.
The youngest son, Lin Muqing, was only sixteen or seventeen years old. He had a youthful face and a lively, energetic demeanor, just the right age for such a dynamic age.
Looking at his daughter who was silently eating her breakfast with her head down, Lin Zhen opened his mouth, wanting to say something, but he didn't know what to say, so he had to give up.
Seeing her husband's troubled expression, Madam Lin knew he couldn't bring himself to say no, so she smiled slightly and said softly to her daughter, "Shulan, hasn't your girls' school already suspended classes? Why are you still going to class? If you don't have anything to do today, stay home and talk to me for a while."
Lin Shulan looked up at the Lin couple, shook her head, and then said in a low voice, "The school is closed, but some girls have nowhere to go and are still staying at the school. We teachers are worried that something might happen to them, so we went to check on them and give them some extra lessons."
Lin Zhen frowned upon hearing this and said in a slightly stiff tone, "It's not safe outside right now. Japanese planes could start bombing randomly at any time. Don't go out unnecessarily."
Seeing that her father was about to speak, Lin Shulan simply stopped talking and continued eating with her head down, refusing to respond to the conversation, which immediately made Lin Zhen feel a little awkward.
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