Shocking! The young educated youth had just arrived and was already clashing with spies.

Chapter 476 The item is fake, fake!

Early that morning, Zhou Yichen and Chu Xin drove with their men to set up surveillance near Guanzhuang.

Throughout the entire process, Chu Xin never mentioned whether she had obtained the bullet casings. Zhou Yichen didn't ask because he trusted her, and Gao Cuizhi believed that if she wanted to save Hong Yan'an and Yangyang, she had to cooperate unconditionally, so she didn't dare to ask either.

Although the feeling of being hesitant to act for fear of causing harm was unsettling, she had no choice but to trust Chu Xin and the others for the time being.

Not long after they waited at the usual spot, Gao Cuizhi came out of her house. It wasn't until she had ridden her bicycle quite a distance that Chu Xin and the others lagged far behind to catch up.

After walking along a dirt road, Gao Cuizhi quickly got onto the main road and headed east until she stopped in front of a dilapidated building that looked quite distinctive.

She didn't go in immediately, but parked the car and walked to a large poplar tree to wait.

About half an hour later, someone came out of the building. It was a man wearing an indigo wool coat, who looked quite elegant, and he was also wearing unusual silver-rimmed glasses.

Upon seeing him, Gao Cuizhi immediately went to greet him, her anxious eyes constantly glancing behind the man, "Comrade Yuan, where is my son?"

The man called Comrade Yuan subtly moved a step away, not letting Gao Cuizhi get too close to him, and kept saying hurtful things.

"It's really funny. You're acting all lovey-dovey with your son. Doesn't it seem a bit fake? We're all acquaintances now, so there's no need for you to put on an act for me."

It wasn't just the people in the Hong family's neighborhood who knew how cold Gao Cuizhi was to her son; those who manipulated everything behind the scenes knew it all too well.

Because Hong Yangyang's origins were the result of their manipulation, and even his entire life has been under their surveillance.

At first, they also suspected that Gao Cuizhi's aloofness towards Hong Yangyang was a deliberate act to show them, in order to free her son from being monitored and exploited.

After years of surveillance, they discovered that Gao Cuizhi truly hated the son she had conceived unexpectedly. She not only never took care of him for a single day, but also treated him like a stranger.

Especially this time, when the little brat was caught, his fair and tender face was beaten so badly that it was unbearable to look at. After asking him, they found out that it was Gao Cuizhi who did it, which made them even more convinced that she really did not love Hong Yangyang.

The reason they took Hong Yangyang away was to threaten Hong Yan'an.

After Hong Yan'an's incident, the Hong family was placed under police surveillance. They finally managed to catch the young man when he was out alone, but as soon as they got him, chaos broke out in the Hong family.

Moreover, it wasn't just the police; even the residents of the area were searching everywhere, which almost made it impossible for them to escape.

Fortunately, Gao Cuizhi chased after them and, through a farcical struggle, managed to get them to take Hong Yangyang away.

The reason we agreed to let her take Hong Yangyang back is because Hong Yan'an promised to help them research weapons equipped with that kind of bullet, and said that only Hong Yangyang knows where the bullet casings are hidden and he needs to retrieve them, which is why we had this meeting.

Gao Cuizhi did not refute what he said, but only asked, "Then what about my son?"

"Don't worry, you'll eventually be able to take him back, but you must make sure you actually get the things."

As he spoke, the man lifted his coat to show Gao Cuizhi the gun he had hidden, saying, "Don't try anything funny, or you'll die too!"

Gao Cuizhi had endured many such threats, and because she had completely opened her heart, she was no longer as terrified as before. However, she still pretended to tremble all over, stammering as she repeatedly agreed, "I...I know, it won't happen."

The man smiled with satisfaction, turned around and walked back the way he came, "Come with me!"

Gao Cuizhi immediately followed.

Finally, after a few days, she saw Hong Yangyang again.

The redness and swelling on his face had long since subsided. When he saw me, he was still as distant and polite as before, without joy or tears of excitement. He only said two words, "Mom."

Gao Cuizhi knew that he would probably prefer to stay with Hong Yan'an in the enemy's den rather than face her back home. She couldn't say much for the moment, so she just said, "Let's go home."

"Wait!" The man suddenly stopped her, picked up a bundle from the ground, opened it, and inside were neatly bundled detonators!

Looking at those things, Gao Cuizhi immediately broke out in a cold sweat. "What are you doing..."

The man ignored her and pulled Hong Yangyang to his side. He quickly took off Hong Yangyang's coat and began wrapping detonators around his body.

"I'm just being safe. Don't worry, as long as you two behave and come back on time, I guarantee nothing will happen."

Hong Yangyang glanced down at Gao Cuizhi, then looked up and stared straight at her without blinking.

Gao Cuizhi dug her nails into her flesh to calm herself down. She knew it was too late to say anything now. She absolutely could not let the man suspect her. If she showed even the slightest sign of something amiss, she would be killed instantly.

"Hmph! I've done so many things for you all these years, and you don't even trust me this much? It's heartbreaking."

"Pshaw! Don't think it's just you; we treat our own people the same way. It's called being cautious to avoid disaster."

After securing the detonator, the man dressed Hong Yangyang, turned on the mechanical alarm clock, set the time, and finally patted his little face, saying, "Isn't that right, little one?"

Hong Yangyang looked up at him, her face still childlike but very composed, and said in her childish voice:

"I don't think that's right. Only the Red Party can live forever; you are all paper tigers!"

The man's face immediately darkened. "You brat, you can't even speak properly yet, all you do is learn some Communist Party ideology. You'll get yourself killed sooner or later!"

Gao Cuizhi quickly stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "He's just a child, what does he know? Why bother arguing with him? Don't forget your mission."

"Humph!"

The man snorted coldly and waved his hand irritably, "Take him away and find out the whereabouts of the item as soon as possible, or I'll blow you all up if we run out of time!"

Gao Cuizhi didn't care about anything at this moment. She grabbed Hong Yangyang and walked quickly outside. She didn't know where the people lying in wait were, so she didn't dare to look around. She put Hong Yangyang in the car and left.

Chu Xin withdrew her spiritual power and said to Zhou Yichen, "I'm going to chase after the mother and child. You can take care of this person."

Before the words were even finished, the person had already disappeared in a few leaps.

Zhou Yichen was already used to it. He swallowed the "be careful" he was saying and turned back to keep staring, never considering that such an enthusiastic person might be going to take care of personal business.

Once Chu Xin was out of her own people's surveillance circle, she doubled her speed and quickly caught up with Gao Cuizhi and her son. However, she only revealed herself when she was near the Hong family's residence and confirmed that no one was watching her.

When Gao Cuizhi saw her, her legs, which had been trembling, finally stopped struggling to pedal the bicycle, and the tears she had been holding back finally fell. "Comrade Chu..."

Chu Xin didn't say anything to comfort her, but looked at Hong Yangyang and said, "Good friend, we meet again."

She is still dressed the same way she was when she was staking out Gao Cuizhi. If she doesn't speak, Hong Yangyang would never recognize her.

He stared in surprise, his eyes widening, finally showing the composure expected of a child his age. "You, you're that older sister?"

Chu Xin nodded, "Yes, it's me, your good friend who shares a secret with you."

Hong Yangyang excitedly lunged forward from the back seat, shouting, "Friends, help! My mom is our enemy now!"

Gao Cuizhi: ...

Chu Xin:......

Friend, why don't you calm down first?

Looking at his expression as if he were facing a class enemy, Chu Xin wondered if she should sympathize more with Gao Cuizhi. It was indeed rare to see someone so distant from their own son.

He waved his hand, catching Hong Yangyang who was warily staring at his mother, and told him, "The situation has changed. Your mother has become my undercover agent, so you need to change your mindset."

Chu Xin didn't say anything to gloss over the fact that he was just a child. Hong Yangyang was too opinionated, and telling him the truth would actually help things develop in a better direction.

Sure enough, after hearing her words, Hong Yangyang looked at the two adults from side to side, her little face changing several expressions in a short while, finally showing a look of sudden realization, "Oh, that's what my dad meant by 'a prodigal son who returns is more precious than gold'!"

As Chu Xin watched the child, who seemed like a little adult, nodding vigorously as he spoke, as if he were adding his head to make up for any lack of conviction, she sighed inwardly once again: Hong Yan'an is really good at teaching children!

Gao Cuizhi must have been incredibly lucky to have met such a man.

He can earn money, take care of children, and most importantly, he teaches them very well. According to their investigation, he is also a very loving husband. This kind of man is hard to find even with a lantern, and he was the one who delivered himself into Gao Cuizhi's hands.

Gao Cuizhi, what have you done to deserve this?!

After expressing my feelings, it's time to get down to business.

Chu Xin glanced at Gao Cuizhi and asked Hong Yangyang, "So, do we still need to keep our upcoming secret trip from her?"

Hong Yangyang thought for a moment and nodded, "We still need to. This secret is only between the two of us. Not a single one more can know it!"

Gao Cuizhi looked somber, knowing that her son still harbored resentment towards her. However, things had to be done gradually. She truly felt sorry for Yangyang and deserved to endure this.

Having made up her mind, she smiled and said, "Okay, you and Comrade Chu go find the things. I won't look; I'll just wait outside."

She just doesn't know how to face her mother-in-law right now.

Hong Yangyang is an incredibly determined child. Even though he clearly saw the sadness on his mother's face, he still insisted on not taking her. He walked over to Chu Xin, took her hand, pushed open the door, and shouted:

"Grandma, I'm back!"

Almost as soon as she finished speaking, the sound of footsteps came from inside the house. Hong's mother rushed out without even putting on shoes or a coat.

She looked at Hong Yangyang with tears in her eyes; only she could understand the bitterness and pain in her heart.

Chu Xin's heart skipped a beat upon seeing this, fearing that Hong's mother would kick them out. She used to dote on Hong Yangyang because he was her eldest grandson, but now…

Moreover, Hong Yangyang is unaware of her own background. If her mother were to reveal it again, wouldn't that just create more trouble?

Just as she was about to start a conversation, Hong's mother moved. She ran to them, squatted down, hugged Hong Yangyang, and burst into tears, "My grandson, my darling, you're finally back! You almost drove me crazy with worry!"

Hong Yangyang, concerned about the explosives on his body, warmly hugged her back, but pulled away, tears welling up in his eyes. He tried to sniffle to stop himself from crying, patting his mother gently to comfort her.

"Grandma, don't be sad, I'm back. Oh, and I also saw Dad. He's fine, so don't worry."

Hong's mother stared wide-eyed in surprise, pulling away to look directly at Hong Yangyang. "Really?"

"It's true, it's all true. I came back this time to get something for my father, and I'll be leaving soon."

Hong's mother tightened her grip. "Going back again? Why isn't your father coming back?"

That's a different story. Chu Xin interrupted her to ask further, "The follow-up matters are confidential. I'm sorry I can't tell you. Just know that we will do everything we can to rescue your son."

“That’s right, Grandma, please trust us. Don’t hold us back.” Hong Yangyang nodded solemnly, her expression as serious as if she were about to join the Party.

Chu Xin glanced at him, her little face serious, not like someone who had come up with this on the spur of the moment to coax an adult.

Could it be that Hong Yan'an also has some plans to implement?

After settling Hong's mother in, Hong Yangyang didn't go to dig up bullet casings under the tree in the yard, but instead took Chu Xin directly back to the house.

Once inside, before Chu Xin could even ask, Hong Yangyang immediately launched into a long, rapid-fire monologue, as if reciting a memorized text.

"Big sister, my dad said that the people who deliver food to us have a kind of red mud stuck to the soles of their feet. This mud is most commonly seen on the dirt roads near Nanyuan Airport. Also, you can hear the whistles of trains and the cooing of pigeons every day. One day, a small piece of red maple leaf, unique to Fragrant Hills, fell on the shoulder of the person who delivered the food. So you should go to places that meet these conditions to find him."

Chu Xin was completely taken aback by the little guy's long-winded explanation. "You're so patient! You waited until you saw me to tell me. Impressive!"

Hong Yangyang just smiled shyly at her teasing, "Dad said I must tell the person I trust the most. I was planning to ask Grandma to take me to you after I met her, but now that you're here, it's even better."

What could Chu Xin say? A great father raised a great son; both father and son did amazing things.

"So your father never intended for you to return the bullet casings?"

Hong Yangyang nodded, "Dad said that it was given to him by another uncle who risked his life, and regardless of whether it works or not, it cannot be given to bad people."

Chu Xin suddenly realized that Hong Yan'an had tricked the enemy into sending Hong Yangyang back to deliver a message, while also preparing to die. She couldn't help but be moved by their pure patriotism.

However, he miscalculated; he did not expect the enemy to have strapped detonators and explosives to Hong Yangyang's body.

Hong Yangyang was no ordinary child. After explaining the task his father had given him, he took off his clothes to show Chu Xin, and the hands of the clock were still ticking away.

"Sister, I have something dangerous on me. If you can't save me, can I go back to find Dad with you?"

Chu Xin looked at him. Who said that young children don't know any better? The child in front of her was so sensible that she wanted to go out and beat Gao Cuizhi up.

The little boy grinned, revealing a mouthful of white teeth, his face full of ingratiating smiles, "I'm worried about Daddy."

Dad said that family members should help each other and he will do his best to protect Dad and Grandma. As for Mom, Yangyang doesn't know whether he should forgive her!

"Some children are born to repay a debt of gratitude."

Chu Xin now truly understands this statement all too well.

"What nonsense are you thinking? Nobody's going to die." She said, raising her hand to cover Hong Yangyang's eyes, making sure he couldn't see anything before adding:

"I'm pretty good at this, this kind of childish stuff isn't even worth a finger of mine. Wait, I'll take it off for you."

After saying that, he touched the detonators with his other hand, and with a thought, the clock hands stopped.

Chu Xin almost violently tore apart a package, quickly removing everything wrapped around Hong Yangyang's body with one hand and throwing it into the old container she had picked up in the apocalypse to prevent it from exploding at any time.

He then released his hand from his eyes, and before he opened his eyes, five bullet casings suddenly appeared in his palm. He smiled and said to him, "Let's go now."

Hong Yangyang's eyes widened, and she looked at Chu Xin with suspicion, "You stole..."

"I didn't steal it!" Chu Xin said firmly. "The item is fake, fake!"