Siheyuan: Xu Damao's New Life

Xu Damao was in a hurry on his way. When he returned to Sijiu City, it was already dark. He looked up and saw that it was past the time to get off work. Xu Damao had no choice but to find a restaurant to fill his stomach. After walking on the mountain road for more than an hour and riding a bicycle for half a day, Xu Damao was really hungry.

Xu Damao didn't care about the food at this time. He just wanted to serve whatever was served quickly. Fortunately, it was mealtime and the food was served quickly. He ate three bowls of rice with two side dishes before he was full. After paying the bill, Xu Damao wiped his mouth and left the restaurant. He planned to go to the Dongcheng District Police Station first. There must be someone on duty there, and it would be convenient to make a phone call there.

Xu Damao drove at lightning speed, causing passers-by to curse at him, but he didn't care about that. His apprentice and so many women were in other people's hands and could be in danger at any time.

Xu Damao finally arrived at the Dongcheng District Public Security Bureau and found the person on duty at the door and asked hurriedly, "Which leader is on duty today? I have something important to report."

"Comrade, please speak slowly." said Xiao Wang, the attendant on duty.

Xu Damao took out his work ID and handed it over. "I'm from the Red Star Steel Rolling Mill. My name is Xu Damao. I know your Deputy Director Chen. We have captured enemy spies together."

Xiao Wang was checking his work ID. When he heard what Xu Damao said, he remembered the previous arrest operation. It seemed that the person who provided the clue was called Xu Damao. He was also involved at that time, but he did not see Xu Damao at the outer blockade of the intersection.

"Director Chen has been promoted and is now our director. He happens to be on duty today. I will take you to see him."

Xiao Wang led Xu Damao inside and returned his work permit to Xu Damao. The two of them walked around and came to the director's office, and Xiao Wang went up and knocked on the door.

"Please come in."

Xiao Wang and Xu Damao pushed the door open and walked in. "Director Chen, Comrade Xu Damao from the steel mill has something urgent to discuss with you. He is the one who provided the clues for the arrest of the enemy spy last time."

"Oh, Xu Damao... I remember now. We talked at that time. Speaking of which, I have to thank you. Without the clues you provided, we wouldn't have caught so many enemy spies, and I wouldn't have been promoted to director because of my merits."

"Hey, Director Chen still remembers me. I just stumbled upon it by mistake last time, but this time it's much more serious than last time."

"Oh, then let's sit down and talk. Xiao Wang, go get a kettle of hot water and make two cups of tea." Director Chen Yuanzheng said.

Xiao Wang took the thermos to get some water, but he came back quickly with half a kettle of hot water still in it! Xiao Wang quickly made two cups of tea and placed them on the table, then tactfully left and closed the door.

"Comrade Xu, tell me, why did you come to see me this time?"

Xu Damao started by telling the story of how the steel mill arranged for projectionists to go to the countryside to show movies, and then told the story of what happened during his return from Lijiazhuang. He focused on describing what he saw and heard in Lijiazhuang, and of course added some fabricated evidence.

"What? You said that all the people in Lijiazhuang have high military quality? They also have heavy weapons? Are you sure you heard them speaking Japanese?"

"I used to be a projectionist and played many war films. Although I can't speak Japanese, I can definitely hear it correctly."

Chen Yuanzheng was silent for a while, "What do you want me to do?"

"What to do is your business. Can I borrow your phone to call our Director Li?" Xu Damao asked calmly.

"Okay, use it. I trust your character."

Xu Damao glanced at the old hand-cranked telephone on the table, picked up the receiver with one hand and the handle with the other and started shaking it quickly.

Soon a voice came from the receiver, "Who should I transfer to?"

"Please transfer to the home of Li Huaide, deputy director of the steel mill."

"Ok."

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"Hello, I'm Li Huaide, who is looking for me?"

"Director, this is Xu Damao. The situation is urgent. You must go back to the factory immediately. I am using the phone number in the Public Security Bureau now. I will go back right away. Let's talk when we get there." Xu Damao said anxiously.

"Okay, Brother Damao, I'll go to the factory right away. See you later."

After hanging up the phone, Xu Damao said to Chen Yuanzheng, "Our steel rolling mill will definitely send people tomorrow morning, and I will also contact the military to go together. The opportunity is already in front of you, and it's up to you whether you can seize it or not. If you want to go, gather at Lantai Commune tomorrow morning." After Xu Damao finished speaking, he left the Public Security Bureau directly, pushed his bicycle and took a few quick steps, then jumped on from behind with his long legs and rode the bike as fast as he could to the steel rolling mill.

Li Huaide was having dinner with his wife at home. When he received Xu Damao's call, he knew something big had happened. He wiped his mouth and wanted to run to the factory.

"Huaide, wait a minute. You have to put on your clothes no matter how urgent it is." Li Huaide's wife grabbed him and stood up to get him a cotton coat.

"You can eat by yourself. You don't have to wait for me after you finish eating. Just go to bed first. There is an emergency at the factory and I have to go back. I won't be back at night and will just stay there for the night." After Li Huaide said this, he put on his cotton coat, took his bicycle key and went out.

Xu Damao arrived at the gate of the rolling mill first. When he asked the attendant at the gate, he found out that it was Section Chief Zheng who was on duty tonight, and Li Huaide had not arrived yet. Xu Damao did not enter the factory, but went directly to find Zheng Gang. He did not say anything, but said that he would wait for Director Li to come and talk together.

Not long after, Li Huaide also arrived, and Xu Damao and Zheng Gang came out to greet him together.

"Da Mao, can we talk about what's going on now?" Zheng Gang asked.

"Don't worry, it's not convenient here, let's go to the office and talk." Xu Damao said.

"Come on, let's go to my office and talk." Li Huaide took the two of them directly to his office.

Xu Damao took out a cigarette and gave one to each of them. He blew out a puff of smoke before telling the story.

Zheng Gang slammed the table on the spot, "This is outrageous! I didn't expect that their remnants are still hiding in that remote village. I will gather people to deal with them now."

"Old Zheng, don't be anxious. It's so late now. Where can we find people? It won't be too late to go after gathering everyone tomorrow. Let's discuss what to do now." Li Huaide persuaded.

"I just came from the Dongcheng District Public Security Bureau and have already told their Director Chen about this matter. It's just a matter of whether they are willing to believe me," said Xu Damao.

"I am quite familiar with him. I will give him a call later and ask him to send people to participate in this operation." Zheng Gang said.

"I'm afraid the Security Department alone doesn't have enough staff for this matter. You all know what kind of weapons and equipment the Public Security Bureau has, and they're not as good as our Security Department's! No, I'm a little unsure about this matter. I have to call my father-in-law and ask what to do." Li Huaide was so excited that his body was shaking. This was truly a huge achievement. He believed that Xu Damao would not lie to him about such things.

"Okay, I'll contact the old leader and see if they can send some people. If it's really like what brother Damao said, even if we win with just the number of people we have, the losses will be huge," Zheng Gang said.

"Director Li..."

"What Director Li? From now on, when there are no outsiders around, just call him Brother Li!" Li Huaide did not forget to win people's hearts at this time. Not only did he get closer to Xu Damao, he also expressed that he did not regard Zheng Gang as an outsider. This level is indeed extraordinary.