Traveling through the Republic of China: Spy Shadow Enters the Game

Chapter 347 Destination Tianjin

"You can't survive alone in this world."

Xie Wuwei held onto the hotel pillar and looked at Chen Shou in the car with a conflicted expression.

After Chen Shou finished speaking, he saw Xie Wuwei's expression change and nodded with satisfaction. He knew that he had something in mind, so he slowly said:

"As long as you have money, you can live comfortably anywhere. If you don't have money, even if you live in a palace, you'll still be begging for food."

Xie Wuwei said softly:

"let me consider it!"

Seeing this, Chen Shou got out of the car, took out a pack of imported cigarettes from his pocket, and handed it to Xie Wuwei.

"As for Lin Ruotang, I've done my best. Everyone is against you staying in Chongqing, but here, positions are so individual. I've given you what I have, and no one else is willing to give you another suitable position."

Xie Wuwei took it, took out a lighter and lit it.

Seeing that Xie Wuwei seemed to have a plan in mind, Chen Shou got in the car and left.

Watching Chen Shou leave, Xie Wuwei took the cigarette and watched it burn quietly. This cigarette could be exchanged for a family's food rations for a month.

With a complicated expression, he threw away the remaining cigarette in his hand and staggered back to his hotel room.

Xie Wuwei returned to the hotel drunk, and Lin Ruotang helped him into the house.

"Why did you drink so much?"

Xie Wuwei lay on the bed, looking at the ceiling without saying a word.

Lin Ruotang brought a towel and wiped his face first. Seeing that he was frowning, Lin Ruotang stretched out her fingers to smooth it out.

Xie Wuwei grabbed Lin Ruotang's hand, opened his eyes, tilted his head and looked at her, his eyes drunken but with a hint of clarity. It was obvious that no matter how much he drank, Xie Wuwei would keep himself sober.

The soft palm soothed the irritability in Xie Wuwei's heart. He took Lin Ruotang's hand and gently kissed the back of her hand without saying anything.

"what happened?"

Lin Ruotang asked aloud.

"Some things are a bit complicated. I still need to think about it carefully."

Seeing Xie Wuwei was distressed, Lin Ruotang said softly:

"I'll ask someone to make some hangover soup."

"Ok!"

Xie Wuwei hummed, and covered his face with a towel.

When Lin Ruotang came back with the hangover soup, Xie Wuwei had already sat up. He sat at the desk, looking a little better than before. He took the hangover soup, drank it in one gulp, and then sighed.

"Now I understand the meaning of the saying that while the rich feast, the poor freeze to death on the streets."

"When we arrived, there were people who were trying to climb onto the train and died after falling off the train. There were also people begging with their children on their backs, and some even sold their wives and daughters just to fill their stomachs..."

Thinking of the scenes she saw on the way here, Lin Ruotang's mood also became depressed. She knew that such difficult days would continue for a few more years.

Xie Wuwei was lost in his own memories, his expression was solemn.

"For those who are hungry and cold, the food we give them is wasted. I've been here for so long, but I haven't seen anyone care about those who are still struggling after natural disasters and man-made tragedies. They are calculating how much money they can get and how to climb to the top..."

Seeing Xie Wuwei talking in a depressed mood, Lin Ruotang knew that he must be really drunk. With his hands behind his back, he understood Xie Wuwei's mood.

Xie Wuwei rubbed his face and said to Lin Ruotang

"There's another bad thing."

"Chen Shou probably wants to keep me at the headquarters."

Lin Ruotang pursed her lips, her lips trembling. She had already realized that she probably couldn't stay here, and the two of them would face separation.

"What do you mean?"

"I'll stay at headquarters then, and you may go somewhere else."

After the alcohol wore off, Xie Wuwei's mind became much clearer. He couldn't rely on himself to obtain important information here so as not to get involved in the power struggle. It would be better for him to go to other important cities to play a more important role.

"I will stay here, but I see that there are still many factions within the Military Control Commission. As you said before, there will probably be chaos. I may have to avoid these and come back to find you."

Seeing Lin Ruotang silent, Xie Wuwei put his hands on her back.

"From what Chen Shou said, I think you should go to Tianjin first."

Lin Ruotang knew that this meant that she and Xie Wuwei would be separated. In this chaotic era, if they were separated this time, she didn't know what they would be like next time they met. She didn't want Xie Wuwei to worry.

"It's good. Tianjin is a good place."

After the Battle of Pingjin, Tianjin was liberated, half a year earlier than Shanghai.

Tanggu and Haikou are relatively important strategic geographical locations. Tianjin is adjacent to Tanggu and its location is also extremely important.

Seeing that Lin Ruotang really wanted this, Xie Wuwei held her hand.

"Thank you for your hard work. Everything will have to start all over again."

Lin Ruotang was full of fighting spirit and became energetic.

"You've been scheming here for a long time. I'm going to go ride the wind and waves."

Xie Wuwei took Lin Ruotang's hand and whispered to her:

"Yes, Tianjin is a good place. This is Station A. There are two more stations. One is for intelligence and the other is for foreign affairs."

"I think I'm eighty percent sure I'll go to the next station."

Lin Ruotang guessed correctly, and Xie Wuwei nodded slowly.

The two looked at each other and smiled. Even if they left, their hearts were still together.

Xie Wuwei thought for a moment and said to Lin Ruotang:

"We can still get in touch. After all, I'm here and have first-hand information from headquarters. I can contact you and let you make preparations."

Lin Ruotang nodded. She pondered for a moment and nodded as well. This way she would be able to feel at home there.

Lin Ruotang's appointment also came down. She was the inspector of Tianjin Station sent by the headquarters. She and Xie Wuwei were not from the Military Control Commission training class, and had no guidance from teachers and classmates.

In a place where Lin Ruotang can report to the Military Control Commission's inspection office regularly, he can also get together with Xie Wuwei.

The reason why Xie Wuwei was able to get this position was because he followed Chen Shou and was assigned to the Operations Department of the Second Division at the headquarters. Lin Ruotang was also one of his own, so naturally he had to get a good place and a good position for him.

Although the inspectors are under the supervision of the station chief and the inspection office.

Lin Ruotang was called to the inspection room for a meeting, and looked at the deputy director who was talking eloquently.

The corners of her mouth twitched. It turned out that the Military Control Commission's Inspection Office was looking for people who were good at snitching. This was just what she wanted. Being late, leaving early, and clocking in were all things she could do.

After seeing her report, the deputy director showed an appreciative look.

There are three types of inspections: public inspection, weekly inspection, and secret inspection.

She is an open inspector, not a secret inspector.

However, it was easy to imagine that she was not an old spy in the Military Control Commission, so it would definitely not be her turn to be the Secret Inspector. However, she also imagined the kind of precautions and exclusion she would face in Tianjin.

How can we gain a foothold there?

Lin Ruotang didn't believe that she was the only public inspector in Tianjin. There must be secret inspectors in the dark. Now she thought that she was not the most guarded person.

The inspector is a spy among spies, and there is no spy who is not annoying.

Lin Ruotang thought about why she was able to go to Tianjin. She probably thought that it was because she and Xie Wuwei did not have any deep relationship in the Military Control Commission. Her interpersonal relationships were not complicated and her style was okay. She was just greedy for money. Everyone knew that she had to disguise herself when she was lurking, so it was not a big problem.

After everything was arranged, Lin Ruotang packed her luggage.

Xie Wuwei helped her carry it, and the two of them sat in the car in silence.

After getting off the car, Xie Wuwei whispered:

"Call me if you need anything."

Lin Ruotang nodded, and when she arrived at the train station, she took the suitcase herself, strode towards the train, and looked back at Xie Wuwei.

Xie Wuwei smiled and waved. Seeing the train leaving, there was worry in his eyes. Lin Ruotang had always been by his side. He was worried about her as his superior, and even more worried about her as her husband. There were so many dangers and conspiracies, and he wanted to let his little girl go through it all alone.