bookcurios Chapter 721 Comrades Executed
Chapter 721 Comrades Executed
"Guier, why don't you move first?" said Miss Shen.
"I move? Where should I move to? If I come home late, the people in the main house will probably get suspicious. They all know where my relatives and friends in Jiangcheng are. And what does Sha Yanyao do? Miss Tian's uncle is the head of the secret service. He will definitely get suspicious."
Xu Wenjie and Miss Shen both frowned. Xu Wenjie said, "We just went out to look for the proprietress. As long as she's safe, you don't have to move. But we still can't find her."
"Could he have been secretly arrested? If I were allowed to transfer, I would accept it, but what about my comrades in Jiangcheng and my family? If I disappeared, they would definitely be suspected."
At this moment, there was a knock on the door and all three of them were startled.
"Uncle, there's a call for you."
Xu Wenjie hurried to answer the phone. Gui'er and Miss Shen looked at each other nervously in the study, not daring to breathe.
After a while, Xu Wenjie returned with a happy look on his face and said, "Guier, you don't need to move! The female shopkeeper has been found. She has successfully escaped and is safe now."
Upon hearing this, Gui'er and Miss Shen both breathed a sigh of relief, their tense expressions instantly relaxing. Gui'er excitedly said, "That's great! Thank God!" She had only ever had contact with the female shopkeeper, and if she hadn't been arrested, she should be safe too.
Afterwards, Gui'er said goodbye and returned to Sha Mansion.
When it was time for dinner, the atmosphere at the table was particularly lively. Sha Yanyao's face was filled with excitement. As he picked up some food for Miss Tian, he said with great joy, "We're finally proud of ourselves today! We successfully busted a Communist Party contact point! Those revolutionaries are really trying to stir up trouble right under our noses. They're really overestimating their own capabilities."
Miss Tian was delighted to hear this and said coquettishly, "Oh, dear, you are really amazing! If this gets out, it will definitely make those evil-minded people behave themselves. This is really a great achievement, maybe you will be rewarded by the higher-ups."
Sha Yanyao smiled triumphantly and said, "Of course. This operation has finally made up for our failure in Shanghai and exposed those communists. Humph, no matter how cunning they are, they can't escape my grasp."
The wife also smiled and said, "To celebrate Yan Yao's great achievement, I specially asked the kitchen to add a few of your favorite dishes. Our family must celebrate well."
After hearing this, Sha Yanyao was even more delighted. He picked up his glass and said, "Come on, let's raise our glasses and toast to our victory!" Everyone raised their glasses. Gui'er also raised her glass and agreed with a smile, but she felt mixed emotions in her heart.
After dinner, the eldest young master called Gui'er aside and said, "Guier, do you still remember Zhou Huifang's boyfriend Gao Zinong? He found someone to help smooth things over and paid 100 yuan. He's already secured a job as an ordinary field officer in the Military Commission."
Gui'er was startled, but on the surface she pretended to be nonchalant and said, "Oh, really? I didn't expect he was so capable."
But in her heart, she secretly wondered if these so-called field workers were actually spies. Why had Gao Zinong, a comrade at the Daxinglong contact point, not only escaped arrest but instead been inducted into a spy organization? What was the hidden story behind this?
The next day, Gui'er reported this to Xu Wenjie. Xu Wenjie was also very surprised. He frowned and said, "This matter is indeed very strange, but my knowledge of other contact points is limited. I can only report it to my superiors and let them investigate and handle it. Last time you said he had contacted you, although you didn't reveal it, you still need to be cautious."
Guier nodded in agreement.
A few days later, Gui'er was chatting with her classmates at school. Suddenly, a classmate rushed into the classroom, waving a newspaper and shouting, "Big news! Big news! The revolutionaries have been shot. In the face of national crisis, they actually pointed guns at their own people. Where is justice? Where is justice?!"
The classmates gathered around them, and Gui'er's heart suddenly tightened. A sense of foreboding washed over her. She squeezed to the front and took the newspaper from her classmate. There were a few pictures on it. They were the guys from Daxinglong. They were tied up, with wooden boards with the words "Death Row Prisoner" stuck behind their backs. There were also signs on their chests with their names on them and a line of small words below: "Crimes against the Republic of China." Behind them was a row of soldiers with guns. The guys looked solemn.
"Is this the revolutionary who is going to be shot?"
"What do you mean by planning to execute him? He was executed long ago. It happened two days ago. His remains are probably in a mass grave by now."
Gui'er felt dizzy and her vision went dark. She almost fell down.
The students were all very indignant and said that it was too inhumane, but there was nothing they could do as it was already a thing of the past. After a moment of anger, everyone dispersed.
Guier picked up the newspaper while no one was paying attention, returned to her seat and read it secretly. She saw the following words written on it:
Recently, the Military Commission, in a swift operation, successfully dismantled a key Communist Party contact point—Daxinglong Dim Sum Shop. Reports indicate that this contact point had long engaged in clandestine treasonous activities, attempting to overthrow the government and disrupt social order. Following meticulous investigation and deployment, the Military Commission decisively seized all members of this contact point. Interrogation confirmed the crimes, and these Communist Party members confessed to their crimes. To demonstrate the authority of the law and maintain social stability, the Military Commission executed these criminals today. This operation has effectively dealt a blow to the Communist Party's arrogance and safeguarded national peace and tranquility. The Military Commission stated that it will maintain a high-pressure stance and crack down on all acts that endanger national security, showing no leniency. The public should recognize the true face of the Communist Party, refrain from its deception, and work together to maintain social harmony and stability.
It is reported that the shop's female owner, Ms. Zhang, is the mastermind behind this case. She took advantage of the chaos on the day of the incident and has been missing ever since. The government is offering a reward of one hundred silver dollars for anyone who can provide definitive clues or assist in the arrest of the suspect.
The female shopkeeper is approximately 30 years old, of medium build, with a slightly plump complexion, short hair, and usually wears a moon-white cotton shirt and dark blue cotton pants. She has a black mole the size of a mung bean at the end of her left eyebrow, and speaks with a Hejian accent. We urge the public to be vigilant and, if spotted, to promptly report to the nearest police station or gendarmerie to maintain local peace.
After reading it, Gui'er felt a lump in her chest. She had thought that those comrades who were arrested would be thrown into prison for a period of time, or even punished. However, she did not expect that they would be shot just two days after being arrested. This was clearly intended to have a deterrent effect, so these ordinary staff members of the contact points who were of no use were targeted.