Lost and Spy

Chapter 3439 Rice Ball Sake
Rudy is serious and attentive in his work.

Especially since this matter involves the interests of the "Heart of Darkness".

A foreigner interfered in the internal affairs of the organization and even instigated one of his subordinates to defect. This was something Rudy absolutely could not tolerate.

Besides, Colonel Charles's men had personally assigned him the task.

Regardless of which position you stand on, this mission must be completed without compromise.

Of course, Rudy is not a reckless person.

On the contrary, he likes to think about problems with his own brain.

This is also a very important reason why Meng Shaoyuan took a fancy to him.

Rudy knew very well that if he wanted to find this Jock, making a big fuss would only alert the enemy.

It might even allow Jock to escape early.

So, Rudy came up with a solution.

He carefully selected a group of smart subordinates, dispersed them to various places where Jock might appear, and conducted secret surveillance.

As long as Jock is in Manila, he will definitely show up.

And as soon as he shows up, Rudy firmly believes that his people will find clues about him!
……

Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette and looked across silently.

It was a construction site that was being rebuilt.

The workers are very busy.

And among them there was a figure who was constantly shuttling back and forth on the construction site.

He may be the most hardworking person on this construction site.

Checking every corner of the construction site and directing the workers on what they should do.

Moreover, every time at this time, he behaved very humbly and even bent over when talking to the workers.

It was as if he was afraid that any unintentional action of his would cause displeasure to the other party.

Takeda Etsuo!

This person is Takeda Etsuo.

After learning about this person from Li Zhifeng and then taking the initiative to meet him, Meng Shaoyuan also developed a strong interest in this Japanese man.

"boss."

At some point, Li Zhifeng came to his side. He looked across for a while and asked, "Is there something wrong with this person?"

"I've met him before, he's a very normal person." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly, "Too normal, so normal that I can't find any problems with him. This is the biggest problem."

This statement is very difficult to understand, but Li Zhifeng has already gotten used to it.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "I was in contact with him as a Japanese. He showed surprise, but that surprise was so far away from others that he could only express it reluctantly.

We can change our perspective. If we were in Takeda's situation, and we met a compatriot who could help us in the most difficult time, what would be our reaction?
However, Takeda did not do so. I could even feel that he was somewhat disgusted with my coming. Maybe he liked to live alone and did not want anyone to disturb him. However, his reaction still made me feel that something was wrong.

You once told me that Takeda was enjoying his life now. Before I met him, I observed him carefully. Indeed, he was enjoying everything, including the leftovers left by the guests. I saw how sweetly he ate the leftovers, and I almost suspected that he was having a feast there. "

"That's right." Li Zhifeng said, "This is also incredible to me. Anyway, if it were me, I would never eat so sweetly unless I had been hungry for a few days and was about to starve to death."

Meng Shaoyuan nodded. His old subordinate was becoming more and more observant. "It might be like this once in a while, but it's not normal to eat like this every day and still feel so delicious. There are only two explanations. The first one is that he can really face everything calmly. He completely accepts this kind of life and surrenders to it.

But I started observing him the moment he walked out of the small restaurant. Although his clothes were worn out and covered in oil stains, I noticed a detail. Before eating, he found a place to wash his hands. He even put a handkerchief under the seat.

This only shows one thing, that he actually likes cleanliness and pays attention to his image. Then, the only possibility for him to enjoy everything in front of him so calmly is that he has a dream and aspirations, and for the sake of this dream he does not care about the bad environment in front of him. "

Li Zhifeng was startled.

Takeda Etsuo has already become like this, what dreams and pursuits can he still have?

He asked tentatively: "Does he want to use his professional knowledge to make a big splash after returning to China?"

"No." Meng Shaoyuan shook his head slightly and said, "There is a fire in his heart, a fire that supports him to endure everything. This fire is burning in his heart, so any suffering is not a big problem for him."

As he spoke, he pointed ahead and said, "I see now that he is extremely humble to everyone, including those ordinary workers. Because he wants to survive. He may know in his heart that as long as he can survive, he will have a bright future."

Li Zhifeng couldn't figure it out.

What kind of bright future can such a person have?

Moreover, Japan's defeat was a matter of time, and everyone knew what the country would be like after the defeat.

What hope is there in this?
Is it true that returning to the country and helping the Japanese government with reconstruction is Takeda Etsuo’s biggest dream?
"I will find it." A smile appeared on Meng Shaoyuan's face. "No matter how deep his secret is hidden, I will find his secret. I am curious about this person, so I will try every means to dig this secret out of him."

Well, now that the young master has been targeting me, no matter what secrets I have, they will be dug out sooner or later.

"What about you? How are you doing?" Meng Shaoyuan's eyes were still fixed on the front.

"We have some clues. We found a man named Jock."

Li Zhifeng then described in detail the information he had obtained.

"Jock? Gunman?"

Meng Shaoyuan also seemed to be interested: "How could a gunman start a black market drug business? What does he want to do? Lao Li, follow this line and track him down. I have a feeling that this gunman will show up again soon."

"I understand." Li Zhifeng answered simply.

He saw Meng Shaoyuan was about to go out, so he asked casually, "Boss, where are you going?"

"Go find Takeda Etsuo." Meng Shaoyuan smiled. "A person who has just met for a short time appears in front of him again. A smart person will find that there must be something wrong. What I have to do is to make him find the problem."

……

Sure enough, it was exactly the same as Meng Shaoyuan had guessed. When Takeda Etsuo saw Meng Shaoyuan again, his expression became a little unnatural.

At this time, it was time for the lunch break.

"You, why are you here?" Takeda Etsuo almost said "Kudo-kun", but luckily he changed his words quickly: "Sir, why are you here?"

"I happened to be doing some work nearby, and I thought of you being here, so I came to see you." Meng Shaoyuan had a smile on his face: "It's time to eat, I'll treat you to a meal."

"Oh, no need."

Takeda Etsuo said awkwardly: "People like me are not worthy of eating in a restaurant."

"follow me."

Meng Shaoyuan said this and turned and left.

He seemed certain that Takeda Etsuo would follow.

Sure enough, after a slight hesitation, Takeda Etsuo still followed Meng Shaoyuan.

The two men did not walk far, but instead ended up in an empty house on the construction site.

"Takeda-kun, look, what is this?"

Meng Shaoyuan took out something wrapped in a handkerchief from his pocket and opened it carefully.

Inside, there are two rice balls.

Takeda Etsuo's eyes lit up.

Although rice balls are a very common food that Japanese people often eat, Takeda Etsuo has forgotten how long it has been since he last ate rice balls.

This even had a huge temptation for him.

"thanks, thanks."

When Takeda Etsuo took the rice ball, his hands were even shaking slightly.

If it was a big meal, Takeda Etsuo wouldn't be so excited.

But this is rice ball, it tastes like home.

Takeda Etsuo took a bite and his eyes became moist.

"Eat slowly, Takeda-kun." Meng Shaoyuan lit a cigarette for himself: "Whenever I miss my hometown here, I always quietly make two rice balls for myself. I believe that Takeda-kun must also miss this taste very much."

"Yes, yes." Takeda Etsuo said without disguising: "Kudo-kun, this is the best gift I have ever received."

"and this."

Meng Shaoyuan pulled out a bottle from his other pocket as if performing a magic trick: "Here you go."

"This is?"

"You've been drinking, so you know."

Takeda Etsuo opened the bottle, smelled it first, then tasted it carefully. His eyes suddenly lit up: "Is this sake?"

"Yes, Japanese sake." Meng Shaoyuan said solemnly: "I spent a lot of effort to get it. Unfortunately, there is only so much, so you can't drink it to your heart's content."

"That's enough, that's enough." Takeda Etsuo tasted the sake with rice balls in small sips. Although it was simple, it gave Takeda Etsuo a great sense of satisfaction: "I can drink sake and eat rice balls in such an environment in faraway Manila. Kudo-kun, I really don't know what to say."

"We are all Japanese, and we should help each other." Meng Shaoyuan said in a low voice: "Takeda-kun, I came here today not only to bring you these, but there is something I must tell you."

"what's up?"

"There is an opportunity to return to Japan, two people."

After Meng Shaoyuan finished speaking, Takeda Etsuo's hands stiffened for a moment, but he soon began to eat the rice balls again: "Leave? Leave Manila? Have you ever thought that the Allied forces are preparing to attack the Japanese mainland, which is far less safe than here. Kudo-kun, I really appreciate your kindness, but I am afraid of death, and I would rather stay in Manila!"

(End of this chapter)