dkrc Chapter 5 An Unsettling Determination
Chapter 5 An Unsettling Determination
Late night
Chen Huai'an stood in front of the dark living room window, exhaled a puff of smoke, and put the cigarette butt into a disposable paper cup that was half-filled with water.
The ashtray was shattered by a gunshot, so we had to use disposable paper cups.
Looking up at the dim sky, his fingers tapped rhythmically on the window railing, as if waiting for something.
Hey~
Suddenly, my phone beeped with a message notification.
The message came from someone named Lao Xie: We've made contact, I'll be there at nine o'clock the day after tomorrow.
Chen Huai'an's lips curled up, and a smile appeared on his face.
Quickly type two words: Thanks.
After sending the reply, I breathed a long sigh of relief and felt completely relaxed.
He strolled over and lay down on the sofa.
Chen Huai'an rented a one-bedroom, one-living room, one-bathroom apartment, so he planned for Lin Wan to sleep on the living room sofa during the three days she stayed to cool down.
However, while chatting, I secretly searched Baidu Encyclopedia on my phone and immediately changed my mind.
They gave up the bedroom and changed the sheets and duvet cover to clean ones.
He then hugged a pillow and sat on the sofa, acting as the "manager" of the room.
Fortunately, it's already September, and the nights are still relatively cool.
The moonlight shone down late at night, bringing a sliver of light to the dark living room.
Chen Huai'an lay on the pillow, staring blankly at the ceiling.
A moment later, he took out his phone and searched for the name "Lin Wan" again.
Out of caution, I had previously searched for relevant information on Baidu Baike.
The information displayed matches Lin Wan's introduction; she is indeed a worker on the covert front.
Soon, a page unfolded, accompanied by a black and white photo of a girl.
His hair and clothes were clearly carefully styled, but his hands were tied behind his back, indicating that he was being escorted away.
Although it is from a long time ago, you can still clearly see that the girl in the photo looks exactly like Lin Wan.
The appearance of the name "Lin Wan" below proves that it is the same person.
According to records, Lin Wan was shot in the abdomen on March 18, 1949, while covering the evacuation of his comrades, and fell into the hands of the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics.
Despite being subjected to various forms of torture by the secret agents, she fought against the enemy with unwavering will and never betrayed her beliefs.
Just days before the liberation of Shanghai, she was executed by the Bureau of Investigation and Statistics at the young age of 23.
The Bureau of Investigation and Statistics, which was already in dire straits, was in a state of panic. In order to deter and boost morale, they invited reporters from major newspapers.
After all, he was a well-known journalist who had returned from studying abroad. This photo was taken before his execution.
Even as he stepped onto the execution ground, his face, still bearing bruises, maintained an unwavering resolve!
Chen Huai'an clenched his fists as he thought of the girl sleeping in his bedroom now, who would be killed by secret agents in two months.
Although they were searching together, Lin Wan and the two of them saw the recorded content.
Lin Wan was initially surprised, not expecting that there would be any historical records about her, and then she was overjoyed to see the news of the liberation of Shanghai.
He was completely unconcerned about being wounded, arrested, and ultimately murdered.
He smiled contentedly and muttered to himself, "Worth it!"
Lin Wan insisted that she was willing to give her life for her beliefs, but Chen Huai'an could not turn a blind eye.
The thought of the girl sleeping in the bedroom suffering inhuman torture and being executed two months later pierced my heart.
In this day and age, 23-year-old girls dress up in their finest clothes and enjoy a free and peaceful life with their friends.
She was only 23 years old, in the prime of her life, yet she gave her life.
Chen Huai'an's heart was in turmoil. Regardless of whether it was possible or not, he had to try to make a change!
What we can do now is to make up for her regrets and let her enjoy a peaceful life.
We can't let her live a worse life than other girls in modern times!
This can be considered as paying tribute to the revolutionary predecessors.
He opened Alipay, glanced at his loan limit, and said with a determined look, "I've spent it all!"
at the same time
Lin Wan lay on the soft bed, her heart still unable to find peace.
Traveling from 38 to 2025—such a miraculous thing happening to me would keep anyone up at night.
Moreover, after seeing television and telephones, everyone marvels at the leaps in technology today.
Originally, I thought the huge color TV hanging on the wall was the pinnacle of technology, but Chen Huai'an said that the 32-inch TV was just something the landlord did to save money.
Nowadays, most ordinary families have 55-inch televisions.
The televisions in wealthy homes are over 100 inches!
Just thinking about that exaggerated size made her mouth form an "O" shape.
And that mobile phone called a smartphone was even more amazing.
Not only is it small and portable, but it can also search for all information on something called the internet.
They even have the method for making an atomic bomb, it's absolutely insane!
This small mobile phone also has functions such as taking pictures, recording videos, maps, and location tracking, making it far superior to the most advanced spy equipment in the Republic of China era.
Just two electronic products were enough to broaden her horizons, and the shock she felt remained for a long time.
Lin Wan lay in bed, her mind wandering until the first light of dawn appeared on the horizon before she finally drifted off to sleep.
early morning
Lin Wan rubbed her sleepy eyes. It looked like it was already morning outside, and she could occasionally hear children's laughter coming from downstairs.
As soon as I opened the door and stepped out of the bedroom, I saw the man tidying up the straw mat spread on the sofa.
The clock on the wall showed it was almost nine o'clock.
She usually gets up at 7 a.m., but she didn't fall asleep until almost dawn last night, so she slept a little longer.
Although the sleep was short, there was no need to worry about spies breaking in in the middle of the night. It was a rare moment of relaxation for both body and mind, and I slept especially soundly and peacefully.
"Good morning," Chen Huai'an greeted with a smile, rolling up the mat and stuffing it into the cabinet.
He said, "You must be thirsty after eating instant noodles last night, so I poured you a glass of warm water on the table."
There were toothbrushes and towels in the bathroom, all new and unused.
There's only one tube of toothpaste, but you can use it if you don't mind.
This afternoon we'll go to the supermarket and buy you some new household supplies.
The two of them each control half of the time-space system, and each time they come here they stay for at least three days.
Therefore, it became inevitable to repurchase daily necessities separately.
I only have one water cup at home for my own use. I can't expect others to keep using disposable paper cups, can I?
"Thank you," Lin Wan said politely, then went into the bathroom and pressed the light switch.
It must be said that push-button switches are much more convenient and aesthetically pleasing than the pull cord switches from the Republican era.
My gaze fell on the washstand, where a disposable paper cup sat next to a brand-new toothbrush and towel, and I felt a strange unease.
Having lived for 23 years, this is the first time I've lived under the same roof as a man.
After washing up and drinking a glass of warm water, a warm feeling welled up inside me: "What a thoughtful man."
Looking at herself in the dressing mirror, Lin Wan felt that her skin seemed smoother than yesterday.
Just as I was feeling sentimental, an excited voice came from behind me: "Come on, it's starting! It's starting!"