Chapter 571 We Are Cousins
This thing cannot be used for handwriting identification, but it can be used to observe the subtle areas where the pen is visible.
This is similar to authenticating calligraphy. Often, the difference cannot be seen on the surface, but it can be determined by the penetration of the pen tip into the paper.
The paper of that era was generally of poor quality. When writing with a fountain pen, the ink would easily penetrate and leave marks on the back.
For an agent, the first thing he would be confused by is the numbers when he gets this thing, and he would try every possible way to decipher the meaning of the numbers and figure out how to decipher them.
This is caused by rigid thinking, and it is difficult to break out of this circle.
Even if you figure it out in the end, it’s useless. If the person who goes is not suitable, you still won’t be able to reveal the final cards.
“It’s sorted out!”
Shu Jin found the pattern, matched it to the numbers, and formed a new string of numbers.
But compared to the random numbers on the slow page, this is much clearer. There are only 5 numbers, arranged in order: 2, 1, 5, 2, 5.
"Phone number?" Lei Zhen shook his head.
It’s definitely not a phone number. There is no such number. I guess I have to reinterpret it.
"It's a telephone number." Shu Jin explained, "In the early days, domestic telephone numbers all used a five-digit system. Numbers 2 to 9 were divided into eight telephone exchanges, with 0 and 1 used as special service numbers. By 1957, the five-digit exchange numbers were full and no new ones could be opened, so they began transitioning from a five-digit system to a six-digit system, and then to a seven-digit system a few years ago."
This is the evolution history of telephone numbers in the mainland. The five digits can also be a telephone number, or form other combinations, but they are more inclined to be telephone numbers.
"To fight or not to fight?" Lei Zhen frowned.
"Try calling one?" Shu Jin continued to explain, "Many five-digit numbers have disappeared. The ones that still exist are basically in key units and key positions. Or they are internal red telephones."
Indeed, the earliest five-digit telephone numbers were only owned by important units, and many of them became red confidential phones in the right-hand drawer.
Lei Zhen picked up his phone and dialed the number, but the call didn't go through.
It's not an empty number, but it automatically hangs up every time I call, and I don't know why.
Just when he couldn't get through no matter what he did, an old man with gray hair and a trembling gait opened a drawer in a farmhouse on the outskirts of the imperial capital.
He heard the phone ring after years of silence. His whole spirit changed completely and he took out a gun from the drawer...
Back in Hong Kong, Lei Zhen, who couldn't get through on the phone, gave up temporarily and continued to think with Shu Jin to see if he could find any more clues.
"Wife, you're really amazing. Why didn't I see you had the ability to solve cases when you were in school?"
"You haven't attended my class?"
"I've heard of it, but I don't know what you teach. I just looked at your figure..."
This is true. With a teacher like this, does it matter what you learn? Not at all. Your limited time must be spent on feasting your eyes.
"Forget it, I can't figure out anything here, so just put it away." Lei Zhen said, "Don't worry, I'll get everything done as soon as possible and take you home."
"Husband, I believe you!"
"Nonsense, who else can you trust if not me? I've never let you down, have I? Okay, I'm going out for a cigarette."
In order to provide his child with a good growth environment, Lei Zhen no longer smokes in front of Shu Jin and strives to be a good father.
“Snap!”
Standing on the balcony and looking at the sea view with mountains in the distance, I feel very comfortable.
Although many things are happening to me now, and each one is not small, I don’t feel very tired.
Maybe it’s because of the continuation of life?
That should be the case. Otherwise, how do we explain those middle-aged people who are constantly busy making money?
Children always bring joy to people, but also bring pressure.
For example, the issues that Lei Zhen is considering have also changed. Many things must be done in advance in order to provide the child with the most stable growth environment.
"Ding-ling-ling..."
The phone rang, a domestic number.
"Hello?"
"See you in Hongling Town, Yun County in three days."
The voice was old and excited, as if all the strength in his life had been used up to say this.
"Who are you?"
"525."
When the other party hung up the phone, Lei Zhen was immediately ecstatic.
But he tried his best to stay calm and figured out how to get to Hongling Town, his birthplace, in three days.
Who is 525?
What role does he play in his father's huge system, and what are these things his father left behind?
You will know everything once you go to Hongling Town!
"call……"
Lei Zhen exhaled heavily and stared at the mountains in the distance.
"Um?!"
He narrowed his eyes, leaned back subconsciously, and roared towards the room.
"Get down—"
"boom!"
A sniper bullet flew past the area of his chest and hit the wall behind him, creating a big hole.
Lei Zhen immediately rolled over to avoid the attack, pulled the curtains, and pulled out his pistol.
"Bai Zhuo, Hei Meng, protect them!"
Before he finished speaking, he ran out of the villa and rushed to the nearby mountain at the fastest speed.
In at most ten minutes, Lei Zhen arrived at the sniper's position.
He picked up a shell from the ground, a standard 7.62mm caliber sniper bullet, and found traces left by the sniper when he retreated.
Although all the traces had been cleaned up, they were still very clear in Lei Zhen's eyes, because this kind of concealment could not be hidden from his eyes.
It's like standing on the windowsill smoking, your eyes will search for sniper points that may pose a threat to you.
This is a completely subconscious action. Whether it is muscle memory or visual memory, once you enter a familiar scene, you will automatically enter the preparation stage.
This is called combat proficiency, or it can also be called anti-reconnaissance capability.
Many veterans of combat units feel lost for a long time after returning from service. It's just instinct that gets the better of them. They always feel unsafe in the urban environment and habitually scrutinize everything...
“Whoosh—”
A figure rushed past from the front.
Lei Zhen immediately stopped, squinted his eyes while holding the pistol, and slowly retreated without moving forward to chase.
Instead, he chose to retreat, being as cautious as an old fox.
One step, two steps, three steps...
withdraw!
Lei Zhen retreated without hesitation, turned around and disappeared from halfway up the mountain.
"Running away now?"
"It's really amazing. My efforts were in vain."
The sniper covered in camouflage net stood up, looking a little disappointed. After all, he appeared as a prey.
Unfortunately, the real prey was too cunning and was about to fall into an ambush, but ultimately chose to retreat.
"Then I'll seduce you again, hehe."
The sniper let out a low laugh, carried his gun to the next sniper spot, lay on the ground to adjust his posture, and waited quietly for an opportunity.
A Desert Eagle stretched out from the pile of weeds next to him and pressed against his forehead.
"Who taught you to appear as prey? If you want to learn the ultimate hunter mode, you should abandon the standard sniper point. This is your second sniper point—"
Lei Zhen didn't leave at all.
Seemingly retreating, he went directly to the opponent's second sniper point, completed the disguise as quickly as possible, and waited patiently for the opponent.
Top hunters who are good at appearing as prey can switch identities freely. Only those who are still learning like to appear in front of the enemy as prey.
"I learned this from you. We're cousins." The sniper whispered, "Don't shoot. Let's talk it over."
"Cousin?" Lei Zhen said coldly, "I am a cousin of everyone in this country."
Sensing the murderous intent, the sniper shouted loudly.
"I'm your long-lost cousin. I'm different from other cousins—"
"Bang!"
Lei Zhen fired a shot and the sniper fell heavily to the ground.
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