flstandardbreds Chapter 154 Director Lu Provides Key Clues
Chapter 154 Director Lu Provides Key Clues
Lin Ze and Lao Gao looked at each other. Since the man had followed them here, they decided to have a meal with him.
Director Lu led the way in a rickshaw.
Gao Shengping and Lin Ze sat together in the back, and the group went to Chunhua Tower.
"Director, who is this guy? I have no relationship with him, but he came to invite me to dinner."
Gao Shengping smiled when he heard this and said, "Lu Anbang from the Foreign Affairs Office is a famous person. I heard that he came back from Europe and later joined the Maintenance Association and became the Director of the Foreign Affairs Office. He believes in connections the most. As long as he thinks someone is valuable, he will do everything he can to get to know them."
When Lin Ze heard this, he thought that this man was indeed a good candidate to be an official.
"Don't worry, Shengmin. This guy probably just wants to get to know you. You're a favorite in the Military Police Headquarters! Even though he's always trying to get close to others, eating with this guy and drinking with that guy, he usually doesn't cause any trouble to others. Instead, he helps others a lot."
When they arrived at Chunhua Tower, Lu Anbang ordered a sumptuous meal.
Although it was the first time for Director Lu to have dinner with Lin Ze, he was very enthusiastic. Not only did he call Lin Ze a brother, he also personally poured wine for Lin Ze. With Gao Shengping also making jokes beside them, the meal was quite harmonious.
Halfway through the meal, Lu Anbang said, "Brother Shengmin, I don't have your film yet, can you give me one?"
Lin Ze smiled and said, "To be honest with you, Brother Lu, I have never printed business cards."
Lu Anbang picked up the wine glass and said, "Brother Shengmin is a man of integrity and does not engage in socializing. This is admirable."
This guy is so good at talking. What's the point of being a noble man? Lin Ze used to be a patrolman. Even if he was a patrol captain, why would anyone want his business card? He doesn't need it at all.
Business cards are something that only officials of the maintenance association, wealthy businessmen and celebrities in Peking, and foreigners like to use.
Gao Shengping said, "Shengmin, let me tell you, there is no one in Beiping City that Director Lu doesn't know. He has several boxes of movies of celebrities at home. If you want to meet someone in the future, just look for Director Lu."
Lu Anbang smiled reservedly, "Shame on you, shame on you."
Lin Ze's heart moved, and he asked, "Brother Lu is in charge of the Foreign Affairs Office, so he must have often dealt with foreigners?"
"Of course. Whether they are foreigners working in the consulates or offices, or employees of foreign companies, as long as they are in Peking, they must register with me. Shengmin, aren't the materials you saw from me today all about foreigners?"
Gao Shengping realized what Lin Ze was going to ask, put down his glass, and looked at Lu Anbang, "Are there any foreigners in Peking who haven't registered?"
Lu Anbang shook his head. "How is that possible? The Imperial Army is very strict in checking foreigners. It is impossible that they have not registered."
Lin Ze and Gao Shengping looked at each other, a little disappointed.
Unexpectedly, Lu Anbang thought about it and said, "Speaking of this registration, it is..."
Gao Shengping quickly asked: "Director Lu, what's wrong with this registration?"
Lu Anbang said: "Relatives of the staff of the consulate and office who come to visit, or relevant personnel who come to visit, as long as they have relevant letters and official documents, after customs inspection, they do not need to report again after arriving in Beijing. Of course, this is only for short-term residence. If you stay for more than 30 days, you must register in the residence book."
The thing called the leave book was invented by the Japanese outside the Great Wall.
They created Manchukuo and carried out large-scale industrial plunder. The population of major cities suddenly increased dramatically, and it also attracted many foreigners, mainly Russians.
In order to strengthen the management of these people, the Japanese invented the residence book system, which is similar to a temporary residence permit.
Lin Ze thought about it and realized that they had checked the staff list of the consulate and office, the school, and the newspaper, but they had not checked this stay book!
This is also inertial thinking. Nowadays, foreigners come to China either for work or for business. There are almost no tourists, and even fewer who come to stay with relatives and friends. Kitahara Ransuke was previously influenced by the identities of Naka Akechiya and Omi Hideo, and limited the scope of the investigation to consulates, offices, schools, newspapers and other institutions, but he forgot about this foreigner!
"Director Lu, you said that if they stay for more than 30 days, they must register in the residence book. After registration, how long can these people stay?"
Director Lu smiled and said, "Shengmin, to be honest, these systems are not perfect and there are many loopholes. According to the current regulations, if you stay for more than 30 days, you must register in the residence book, but it doesn't say how long you can stay after that."
That is to say, if Schaeffer entered the country under the pretext of visiting relatives or on official business at a consulate, he would not appear on the consulate's staff list.
As long as he registered in the residence book, he could stay in Peking as long as he wanted!
Lin Ze stood up and said, "Director Lu, we can't drink anymore. You have to take us to the Foreign Affairs Office immediately to check the information in the guestbook!"
Director Lu said in embarrassment: "Now? Shengmin, I'm not trying to shirk my responsibility. It's so late now. Isn't there always someone on duty in our archives room..."
Gao Shengping also advised: "Shengmin, why don't you take a good rest after dinner and report this matter to Beiyuan Jun tomorrow."
Lin Ze pulled Gao Shengping over and whispered, "Director, we can think of it, and Kitahara-kun and Colonel Matsuzaki may not be unable to think of it. If they find the leave book but haven't checked it yet, and then let us check it, then we are just carrying out the mission. But if we check it before they find it, then what kind of credit is that?"
When Gao Shengping heard this, his eyes widened.
He immediately went to Lu Anbang and lit a cigarette for him personally, "Brother Lu, please help me, I'm your backup brother!"
This is exactly what Lu Anbang wanted to hear. The people in the archives room have gone off work, so it’s just a matter of words to call them back.
Sure enough, when Lu Anbang heard this, he said happily: "Why do you say that, Director Gao? Since you and Brother Shengmin insist on doing this, there is no reason for me to disobey you. Let's go back now!"
After that, the three of them went downstairs. Lu Anbang wanted to settle the bill, but Gao Shengping refused and insisted on paying the bill.
Fortunately, there were rickshaws waiting in front of the restaurant. We took three and headed straight to the Foreign Affairs Office.
When they got there, Lu Anbang found the spare key, opened the door of the archive room, rummaged around inside for a while, and took out a cardboard file box. "All the registrations starting from August are here. If the person you are looking for came before August, then there is nothing we can do. That part of the information has already been airlifted to the south."
Lin Ze nodded, "Brother Lu, no matter what, we will accept your kindness!"
Lu Anbang waved his hand and said, "Don't talk about this. Just wait and see. I'm going back to the office to take a nap."
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ps. I am busy with work today, so I will post three chapters first. Thanks to the boss "脸被驴踢了" for his ten reminders, he is very generous! I also want to thank the readers for their love, thank you!