Chapter 5 Tracking

Lu Xiyan, Anping Clinic. Asano Ichiro emerged from the Beitang Police Station, glanced at the overcast sky, and murmured to himself.

Hi, George, this is my Chinese friend, Lu, Lu Xiyan! Monte is a warm-hearted person and introduced Lu Xiyan to his friends

Anzi Ge

Going to the Belle Époque is naturally about seeking romance; dancing and drinking are merely supplementary forms of entertainment. If you cannot dance, then what is the point of going to the Belle Époque?

"Montgomery, I hope we can work together sincerely to capture the female spy who has stolen important intelligence from the Empire of Japan as soon as possible. I believe her presence poses a certain threat to the French Concession as well," said Ichiro Asano, sitting upright in front of Montgomery, speaking solemnly.

Hallelujah

Lu, how about we go to the Bailemen?

"Buddy, let's go." He lit a cigarette, took a puff, and gave the command.

Hello!

Separated from Monte, Lu Xiyan emerged from the Belle Époque, raised a hand to hail a rickshaw, and provided the address of the clinic.

A tall, blue-eyed Englishman works at Jardine Matheson

This also indicates that Monte is a frequent visitor here, with a wide circle of acquaintances

Alright

"No, it's nothing. I just don't particularly like such noisy occasions," Lu Xiyan explained.

"Monte, I really didn't expect to encounter you in Shanghai today, it is truly a surprise." Lu Xiyan chuckled and said, "Please wait a moment, I will change my clothes."

"Mr. Asano, you should convey these words to my superior. I have already completed all the tasks you requested of me. Now, I apologize, but I must leave work." Monte left without a second thought, completely disregarding Asano and the others.

The song and dance performance has concluded

"Lu, what is wrong?" Monte inquired with concern upon noticing that Lu Xiyan's emotions were unusual

He is only happy when he sees the misfortunes of the Japanese people

Therefore, he must help Meng Fanxing now and absolutely cannot allow the Japanese to capture her

This thing that drives the Japanese to relentlessly pursue will undoubtedly have a tremendous impact on them

Years of investigative intuition told him that Lu Xiyan from the Anping Clinic must have some issues

The wind of May blows upon the flowers, each flower exuding its fragrance

A man going alone to buy women's clothing is somewhat suspicious. The trail for the woman they were pursuing, who had stolen confidential documents, completely went cold here. Is this a coincidence

The weather in Shanghai is different from that in London. When I first arrived, I was not accustomed to it at all; it was simply too cold. Mont looked down at his collar and complained to Lu Xiyan.

The lighting is beautiful, the dance is beautiful, and the singers are even more beautiful

Under the dazzling lights, a young and beautiful woman dressed in an apricot-colored qipao swayed her slender waist as she approached the microphone, and a voice sweet enough to be cloying emerged.

Without a doubt

"Alright, I have never been to the Bailemen either." Lu Xiyan did not refuse

Under the iron hooves of the Japanese invaders, it is painful for Lu Xiyan to see so many compatriots indulging in a life of drunkenness and dreamlike existence

"Her name is Manli, and she is the popular singer here. Lu, are you interested?" A smile of understanding, one that only a man could comprehend, was evident on Monte's face.

Mont and his companion embraced as they approached

It seems that you do not need me to take you home tonight" Lu Xiyan said, raising his glass

"A glass of lemonade, thank you!" Lu Xiyan ordered a glass of lemonade, walked over, leaned against the railing, watching the men and women in the dance floor below embracing each other, while listening to the seductive music in his ears. In fact, he was multitasking, contemplating how to help Meng Fanxing dispel the suspicions of the Japanese.

The Palais de Danse, located on Yuyuan Road near Jing'an Temple, is a three-story building facing the street. It is a favored venue for the elite and dignitaries of the western district of Shanghai, renowned as the 'First Music Hall of the Far East.' The designer is Yang Ximiao, and it was constructed at a cost of 700,000 taels of silver

Asano gazed at the departing figure of Monte, a flicker of inexplicable coldness flashing in his eyes

I am not as philanthropic as you are

"Lu, I apologize for my absence." Monte's eyes sparkled as he stood up to greet him

Hello, Haozi, it's me

"Isabella, this is my good friend, Lu!" Montem introduced his dance partner to Lu Xiyan, a charming and beautiful Belarusian woman, with a flushed face.

The arrogant Frenchman will eventually face the consequences of his actions

Thank you, sir, shall I get you some change

This also corroborated his inner suspicion that the Japanese man named Asano truly doubted him

Lu Xiyan raised his wine glass and suddenly saw a familiar face reflected in it. He had an exceptional memory since childhood; anyone he had ever seen, he could remember at a glance.

Please wait a moment while I buy a pack of cigarettes

Hi, Monte

Lu Xiyan cast a slight glance over the dance floor and the nearby tables, not finding Asano's figure. She then noticed that this guy kept glancing over in her direction.

... ...

Cheers, to our reunion in distant Shanghai

This luxurious entertainment facility was only heard of by Lu Xiyan, as he had never visited it. This was because the year it was completed and opened, he happened to be departing for studying abroad in France

Universal love, hehe, I like this word

The office of Chief Officer Monte

A slender blonde woman approached Monta, wearing a split cheongsam, with vibrant red lips and fair skin, exuding a kind of deadly allure.

Baton Rouge Police Station

No need to look for it, just bring me two boxes of matches

Cheers

... ...

He instantly understood that this guy had followed him here

Excuse me, may I use the telephone?" Lu Xiyan walked to the bar, pointed at the telephone on it, and said to the waiter.

You two come here

Get in the car

Montaha chuckled, appearing quite familiar with the waiter, clearly not his first visit here. As a Frenchman in a foreign land, perhaps indulgence is the only thing that requires no justification

Miss Isabella, hello

After returning and handling my parents' affairs, I then had to struggle for my own livelihood, and it was not until recently that I finally managed to settle down

Lu, this is indeed a paradise for men. Look, there are so many beautiful women; is there not one that you like

"Mont, I am not interested in such women, especially since I already have a girlfriend." Lu Xiyan smiled awkwardly, thinking how fickle the women of the entertainment world are

Lu, shall we go? I invite you to have a drink

Is that so? That is truly unfortunate. Monte shrugged and gave a chuckle to Luxiyan; he is a hedonist

Although he does not know what confidential information Meng Fanxing stole from the Japanese, it must be something of great importance

This George seems to have no interest in Lu Xiyan at all; he merely came over to greet and then embraced his dance partner as he entered the dance floor

He is Japanese, and he is next to someone named Asano. How could he appear here? Could it be that Asano has come?

Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome our sweet song queen, Miss Manli, to perform a song for everyone

Taking advantage of the opportunity while on the phone, Lu Xiyan turned to the side and indeed saw the Japanese man quickly avert his gaze in a flustered manner.

Indeed, he was being followed. Lu Xiyan did not feel the slightest bit of fear; on the contrary, he felt a sense of excitement. His parents had perished in the Great Bombing of Zhabei, and with national grievances and personal hatred, his heart was filled with deep resentment towards the Japanese.

Where is there the mood and time to indulge in such expensive places for leisure

Two glasses of whiskey, thank you!" Monte snapped his fingers

Is that so? You will get used to it, haha. Lu Xiyan put on his coat, took his gloves, turned off the lights, closed the clinic door, and went out with Monte.

At the corner of the streetlight, he saw a cigarette stall. Lu Xiyan got out of the car and bought a pack of Hardman cigarettes. Behind him, he noticed the Japanese plainclothes officer who had been watching him at the Palais de Danse sitting in another rickshaw, passing by him.

Hello, Mr. Lu

This is a place that leads to the degradation of the soul

The lights suddenly dimmed, and a soothing melody began to play. Monte embraced his dance partner and glided into the dance floor, where the air was filled with the sounds of cheerful songs and lively dances.