Chapter 458
Driver Chen was caught in a dilemma.
For himself, the choice between life and death was already a difficult one.
Sacrifice for the ideal is certainly beautiful, and he is not afraid of death, care about life, but – he thinks he can still play a greater role! Accomplish a greater task before dying!
And all he was doing now was being Mr. So’s driver.
It wasn’t that he hated Mr. Su or looked down on his contribution, Mr. Su was equal to him in terms of personality, and the task accomplished was invaluable and important.
He became the acting mayor of the city, and was privy to numerous intelligence and key routes that helped our team achieve one success after another.
In the early days, he was also just a petty clerk in the Finance Department. He was propelled by the times, and unexpectedly gained the favor of the state**, occupying a key position.
There were many coincidences in this.
Chen driver in admiration at the same time, but also very envious.
He often imagined in the dark night, if he became a person like Mr. Su, what he could do.
He also hoped to be able to take on more important work, to accomplish more important tasks ah.
It was a longing that was difficult for him to get rid of as a human being, and it was difficult for him to talk about it.
Mr. Su left the chance of survival to others, and went to his death.
While he admired him, he was more willing to sacrifice himself.
–He wished to play a greater role!
Chen Huaimin thought for a long time, and when he contacted his handler, he boldly said, “I can be Mr. Su’s double, I have a similar body shape to him, and I’m of the same age, and Mr. Su doesn’t have any scars or birthmarks that are hard to imitate. After I die as his double, he can be saved!”
His handler was stunned before he could speak.
Chen Huaimin: “I’m going to die anyway. Why not make my death a little more worthwhile? The Japanese only want Mr. Su’s body, not the body of a driver. Just hide a body in the house and pretend it’s me.”
His handler remained silent for half a day, and Chen Huaimin looked at him longingly.
His upline: “Wait a minute. There’s nothing you need to report to me before this, huh? Have there been any accidents in the past few days?”
Chen Huaimin: “……”
–Yes, I have committed a disciplinary offense.
His upline had been friends with him for many years and knew him better than his own parents, and knew there was a problem when they saw that he didn’t snatch his words at the first opportunity.
His handler: “Looks like there is. Have you been exposed?”
Chen Huaimin: “Mr. Su has known about me for a long time.”
His upline laughed: “I’m not talking about him, long ago I didn’t think about how long you could hide it from him. You also do not think about it, he in the country ** officialdom with those cow ghosts and snakes God hooked a few years are not down, you such in front of him is like white paper. But he will not expose you, you cooperate with his work on the line.”
Chen Huaimin’s mouth is hard: “Then there is no more.”
His upline: “Not saying it is.” Seems pretty serious.
Chen Huaimin: “I won’t say anything. What can you do with me?”
His upline: “Yo, it’s quite complicated? It can’t be related to male-female love, right?”
Chen Huaimin: “……”
His upline saw that his face had changed and hurriedly comforted him, “I still don’t understand you? It’s not like you’re going to embezzle and accept bribes, if you killed someone by mistake, you should have admitted your mistake to me as soon as you walked in the door just now. If you had killed someone by mistake, you would have admitted your mistake to me as soon as you walked in the door. Tell me, is it Mrs. Su?”
Zhu Yuyan was a rare beauty with an extraordinary demeanor, patriotism, and passionate feelings.
His handler was the first to suspect Zhu Yuyan.
He had been worried that Chen Huaimin would crush on her in the long run.
Chen Huaimin laughed coldly, “If I really had a first and last with Mrs. Su, would you still be able to see me today?”
Mr. Su had long ago arranged for him to follow Mrs. Su on the plane.
Mr. Su Chunjun wouldn’t have a conscience, if he really dared to make a move on Zhu Yuyan, Mr. Su Chunjun would definitely count on him to be a shield to protect Zhu Yuyan.
The most reliable protection will be his love.
His upline said slowly, “It won’t be Wu Xiaoping then.”
Chen Huaimin: “……”
His upline gently persuaded, “If you confess yourself, my report will be a little better.”
Chen Huaimin: “……”
Chen Huaimin confessed.
In the meantime, he cursed Su Chunjun for having no conscience!
Chen Huaimin: “He spoke to me from the heart! I was so happy! I thought I’ve been by his side for so long, the two are considered comrades in arms, fellow soldiers, ah, then this moment to speak from the heart, are dying, who would still be wary of ah!”
His upline: “Yes yes, don’t be angry ah, he ah, alas, behavior slightly small, this is all the country ** polluted our cadres! His heart is good. It’s all because of the country **’s bad official atmosphere, brought him down.”
Chen Huaimin said angrily, “I’m going to save him and make him feel sorry for me for the rest of his life! He will remember me in his heart!”
With that, he looked at his upline expectantly.
His superior: “Why are you still remembering this? I’m telling you, we have to wait for the notification, and if there’s no notification, you’re not allowed to do anything.”
Chen Huaimin was puzzled, he couldn’t understand, “Why does he have to die here! He can also not die ah! The Japanese are coming into the city, and the Gu** has given up on him, so we have to give up on him too!”
His handler: “Nonsense! You’re doubting something!”
Chen Huaimin closed his mouth tightly, still looking unconvinced.
His top line sighed, stroked his shoulder and said, “Don’t get into a bull’s eye, I believe that the organization has an intention, it’s just that you and I, we don’t know the original reason. We have to trust the organization.”
Chen Huaimin went back with his head hanging down.
He went out to buy medicine and newspapers for so long, and when he came back, Su Chunjun routinely cared for him, and as soon as he looked at his heavy face, he didn’t say anything more, and only told him to take a good rest.
It seems to be scolded.
The little madam made the noodle soup with her own hands, served it in a small bowl, and brought it to the crowd.
The smooth noodle soup has a little sugar and a beaten egg, it is a rare fine food in this environment.
Su Chunjun took two bowls and went upstairs to share them with his wife.
When he heard “Mrs.” upstairs slamming the door again and stomping and screaming, he knew that Mr. Su had already entered the house.
Downstairs, only Chen Huaimin and his wife were left at the table.
The little wife sat at the end of the table, quietly drinking her soup, not daring to look at Chen Huaimin.
Chen Huaimin had nothing to say.
It was impossible for him to give up Su Chunjun as a mission object and leave just to send Wu Xiaoping and Little Mrs. out. The lives of the two of them were certainly important, but Su Chunjun was his mission.
The mission was the most important.
After a few mouthfuls of soup, Chen Huaimin left first.
He didn’t want to give her too much to look forward to.
Hate him for it.
He was a cold-blooded man.
The night deepened and dawn arrived.
Today was the time the Japanese had agreed upon.
The four people in this house were all up all night.
Su Chunjun stood in front of the window and opened it to enjoy the sunrise.
It was not as beautiful as the one he had seen in the mountains and fields of his hometown.
Nor was it as beautiful as the one he had seen at sea when he returned home by ship.
But it was the last sunrise he would ever see.
He then remembered that he had never had the time to enjoy the beauty of this world with Yan Yan and travel all over this great country.
The only thing he could remember was the morning of the Spring Festival, when he came to Zhu’s house, Yan Yan was combing her hair on the balcony, Zhang Ma was in the kitchen, the heat of breakfast poured out, and in the living room there was Ms. Zhu, who was reading the newspaper, and Zhu Yucan, who was looking at the pictorials.
The sound of the marketplace on the street with its traffic came up, but it was the most beautiful note.
The sun leaped out of the horizon, golden.
As it gradually rose, it faded into invisibility.
The city, gloomy and dead.
When will it be revitalized.
When will it drive out all these invaders.
When will our country, our people, be able to breathe freely on their own land.
How he wished Yan Yan was here.
Because she had always believed so strongly.
–We will surely be victorious!
She was the strongest supporter and believer of his heartfelt belief.
He stood for a while, feeling his legs stiffen, and went to open the door.
Chen Huaimin was standing outside.
Su Chunjun smiled and said, “When I die, it makes sense for you to light the house on fire and abduct these two women to escape.”
Chen Huaimin sneered, “Very reasonable.”
Su Chunjun was pleasantly surprised, “Then I’ll take that as a yes from you.”
Chen Huaimin’s heart roiled with a wave of sadness as he avoided his gaze, “Uh-huh.”
Su Chunjun then embraced him hard.
The owner of this fiery embrace was going to die today.
Chen Huaimin’s heart surged with a wave of injustice, a wave of indignation, and boundless unwillingness.
He pushed Su Chunjun away.
“Go eat breakfast.”
Today’s breakfast was still noodle soup, and steamed buns, just sauce.
There aren’t that many eggs to save.
Su Chunjun: “Boil the eggs, there aren’t many left, let Xiao Chen go buy them this afternoon.”
Little Mrs. looked at Chen Huaimin and said, “There are still four eggs, are they all boiled?”
Su Chunjun laughed, “All boiled, just one for each person.”
After the eggs were boiled, Su Chunjun happily peeled them and ate them with the sauce.
“Eggs with bean sauce are the best!” He said.
Chen Huaimin sneered, “Last time you said that eggs are best with soybean paste.”
Su Chunjun was not angry: “Eggs are delicious with anything. Alright, you guys eat, I’m going to check on my wife.”
Su Chunjun went upstairs to bring food to Wu Xiaoping.
After a few days, Wu Xiaoping is no longer afraid of him, but she still refuses to sit and eat with him.
Su Chunjun let her eat and stood to the side himself.
He walked over to Zhu Yuyan’s dresser, opened the drawer, saw an enameled sandalwood comb inside, picked it up and put it in his arms.
Wu Xiaoping glanced at him and lowered her head.
Su Chunjun bade her say, “You have to listen to Driver Chen.”
Wu Xiaoping raised her head, a little bewildered, a little puzzled, she shook her head hesitantly, “I can’t listen.”
Su Chunjun said gently, “This is to protect Yan Yan. Driver Chen is Yan Yan’s driver and has driven for Yan Yan many times. If you sit in his car, you must not forget to continue pretending to be Yan Yan, if you don’t act like it, you might be seen.”
Convinced, just not understanding why, Wu Xiaoping nodded her head.
Su Chunjun urged again and again, “You have to act like it. Yan Yan won’t scream or act like a crazy woman when she is in front of Driver Chen, she is very poised.”
Wu Xiaoping hesitated, she acted so exaggeratedly so that no one would see the difference between her and Zhu Yuyan. But Mr. Su had a point, Second Miss was so beautiful and elegant, it really wouldn’t be too unseemly for an outsider.
Wu Xiaoping: “But ……”
Then what if someone sees it?
Su Chunjun gave her an idea: “You can cover your face with a silk scarf.”
It makes sense.
Wu Xiaoping found the silk scarf in her room after Su Chunjun went out and learned how to wrap her face in the mirror.
After Su Chunjun made the arrangements, he went to the kitchen to move the diesel fuel.
It’s not easy to burn down this house. It’s so big, how can we burn it?
Chen Huaimin came over to help.
Su Chunjun thanked him.
When he thanked him, Driver Chen was so angry that he ran to the other floor to pour the diesel.
The driver was so angry that he ran to the other floor to pour oil on it.
Su Chunjun poured for a while and then took a break. After pouring a bucket, he had to go to the kitchen again.
–The residence is too big!
Su Chunjun took off his shirt after a while and stood at the stairway wearing only an undershirt, saying to Chen, the driver who came with him to move the diesel fuel, “Why did you build this place so big?”
Chen driver did not even look at him!
Until the diesel fuel is used up, there are still floors not poured.
Su Chunjun straightened up and said, “Forget it, it doesn’t have to be every floor, it’s nothing to burn unclean, just focus on a few rooms that can burn.”
The room was full of diesel smell, of course, Mrs. Xiao and Wu Xiaoping smelled it. The doors to both of their rooms had long been closed to keep them out.
Both of them screamed in the room.
Wu Xiaoping quickly got herself under control, but Mrs. Xiao was so frightened that she thought she was going to be burned to death that she started to call for Chen Driver and begged Su Chunjun for mercy.
Su Chunjun said to Chen Huaimin, “Go in and take a look, don’t let her freak out.”
Chen Huaimin’s teeth itched with hatred: “I’m not going! If you want to go, you go! That’s your little wife!”
Su Chunjun had to go by himself.
As soon as he entered, the young wife rushed over to him and kowtowed to him. She was incoherent and apologized to him, saying that she should not have stolen from him, and that she wanted to hang herself and not to be burned to death.
Su Chunjun rushed to comfort her, saying, “I won’t burn you, I won’t burn you. It’s all because Xiao Chen was too stupid and knocked over the oil drum, it’s not to burn you.”
But the little madam didn’t seem to believe much, she was already too young, at first she was willing to kill herself because she didn’t think clearly, after these few days, the heart to take death was no longer resolute, she just didn’t dare to resist and could only cry and beg.
Su Chunjun didn’t want her to die in the first place, but when he saw her like this, he couldn’t bear it any more.
He came out and pointed at Chen Huaimin, saying, “Go in and see for yourself! Have you done something wrong? You’re forcing someone to die for such a small child! Send him out! Afterward, you can die if you want to!”
Chen Huaimin was pelted with a pot from his head, and had nowhere to defend himself, as if he was the one who wanted to force someone to die.
At that time, it was true that he had anticipated the possibility of sacrifice, but he had also arranged an escape route, but he just didn’t escape.
It is unfortunate that he has become like this, but he didn’t do it intentionally.
Su Chunjun’s gentle pulse from the previous days suddenly turned into today’s cold-heartedness, forcing Chen driver one after another, “Send the person out for me! Send them out now!”
How could Chen’s driver be prepared for such a ruthless guy? He was forced to be speechless and unable to defend himself, not daring to agree or not.
Driver Chen muttered, “Didn’t you say you’d wait until you killed yourself before letting me abduct you out?”
Su Chunjun unveiled his true colors and sneered, “I’m afraid you’re coaxing me to send them away now!”
Driver Chen did not say anything.
Su Chunjun: “I can promise you that I will wait for you to return before killing myself.”
Driver Chen was speechless.
–Mr. Su seemed to have given in a big step.
–But why did he feel that he hadn’t conceded at all!
Sure enough, he was a veteran of the official world!
Driver Chen was thus forced to go and get the car, leading both Wu Xiaoping and Mrs. Su out of the house and pulling them to the car.
In the meantime, Wu Xiaoping tried to resist and struggle, but because of Su Chunjun’s words, she didn’t dare to go too far.
The little wife only wanted to apologize and cry to the driver.
Chen Huaimin was pestered by these two women, and his already inflexible mind became even more simplistic.
Seeing them get in the car and go away, Su Chunjun dropped his heart upstairs.
Go on, friends, may you have a safe journey.