Chapter 33: The Underground Party - Qian Liye

  Wang Mingyu and several others returned their guns to Zheng Rong's troops, then went down the mountain to Nanjing's downtown area. The disheveled appearance of the group almost got them caught by the police, but fortunately they managed to escape after producing their student IDs, leaving everyone feeling quite embarrassed.

  So, Wang Mingyu decided to take a few brothers to have a good bath and enjoy themselves. Training is hard work, but it's also necessary to indulge in some pleasures. They went to the public bathhouse in Nanjing, and by the time they finished bathing, it was already past noon.

  Wang Mingyu had the servants buy several sets of clothes, all new from head to toe, because their old clothes were really beyond salvation. After washing and bathing, the few people changed into Zhongshan suits, looking exactly like students.

  Wang Mingyu told them to take their things back to school and he wanted to wait a bit before going back, letting them help the instructor say something.

  He wanted to go see Sun Xue, it had been two months since they last met. Last time he mentioned going for training but forgot to tell her when he left. Besides, after what happened last time, he didn't have the nerve to say anything. Two months without seeing each other, Wang Mingyu felt that he really missed Snow and thought that being alone was quite blissful during lonely times.

  The bustling downtown area of Nanjing was still vibrant, and as Wang Mingyu walked along the small path outside Jinling Girls' School, he couldn't help but recall the scene when he first met Xueer. He remembered her helpless and desperate eyes at that time, and everything seemed to have happened just yesterday.

  Went home to find out, Xue Er's mother said Xue Er was at school and wouldn't be back until evening. Wang Mingyu couldn't wait that long, so after exchanging a few pleasantries with Xue Er's mother, he rushed straight to Jinling Girls' Middle School.

  The entrance of Jinling Girls' High School.

  "Come on, auntie, just let me in. I'm here to see my girlfriend!" Wang Mingyu pleaded with a strange expression. "This is an all-girls school, you need to show your ID and register before entering." The aunt was quite reasonable, but Wang Mingyu's student ID had been taken back by his classmates, and he only had some cash on him. Who would have thought to bring their student ID?

  "Hey, lady, I'm a student at the Central Military Academy, really! I didn't bring my student ID today!" Wang Mingyu pointed to himself, trying his best to prove his identity. "You say you're a military academy student, where's your uniform? Where's your ID? And nowadays, young people talk about free love, but they don't care about their parents' wishes or matchmaking... if my son were like that..." The lady started to ramble on and on, then suddenly felt something and began to speak incessantly. "Lady, you look like you're working hard here, take this money and buy yourself something to eat!" Wang Mingyu said, handing her a large bill. As soon as the lady saw the bill, she reached out and took it, saying: "How can I accept this? Actually, I could tell you were a student at first glance, so go ahead and go in. Just remember to come out early, before 5 pm tonight!"

  "Thanks a lot, Auntie!" Wang Mingyu said, and with a whoosh, he vanished from the doorway.

  Jinling Girls' High School classroom.

  "Fellow students, the rise and fall of a country is everyone's responsibility. Now many students in our country have already put down their pens and joined the army to serve the country, which is a very good phenomenon, indicating that our country still has hope and our nation still has hope. However, now there is corruption at high levels of government, with many people having faces and hearts that don't match? Can such leaders bring hope to our country and nation?" A bespectacled male teacher exclaimed on the podium "No!" The all-female army listened quietly, but his words still sounded quite forceful.

  "We must stand firm, we must advocate for united resistance against Japan, and cannot afford to fight a civil war. The Northeast has already fallen, our great rivers and mountains have been occupied by the Japanese invaders, and they still have the nerve to wage a civil war and seize power. This is not true resistance against Japan, it's not truly for the country or the nation." The man said excitedly, scaring Wang Mingyu who was standing outside so much that he bumped his head on the glass.

  "Who?" The male teacher seemed a bit nervous and said "Wang Dage?" Xue Er took one look and saw that it was Wang Mingyu, quickly running out, regardless of other people's gaze, and immediately threw herself into Wang Mingyu's arms. This woman, if she became bold, would make men feel a bit flustered. At this moment, Wang Mingyu felt a bit awkward, but he didn't think it was a big deal, in the 21st century, that was a normal thing to do.

  "Wang Dage, where have you been? I thought you didn't want me anymore!" Xue'er burst into tears and started sobbing. This scene not only made the male teacher a bit embarrassed but also excited those girls who were naturally interested in such things and couldn't help themselves.

  Wang Mingyu pushed Xue'er away, saying: "Alright, alright, Xue'er. From now on, I'll never leave without telling you again. We're being treated like national treasures, it's not good for you."

  "Ah, I forgot!" Xue Er's face turned red as she said. Wang Mingyu smiled and walked slowly into the classroom, bowed to everyone and said: "National Revolutionary Army Central Military Academy 9th period, Wang Mingyu, Xue Er is my girlfriend, hehe, please take care of her in the future!", The scene erupted in applause and cheers, with some people shouting about treating them to food and drinks.

  "Hello, I'm their teacher, my name is Qian Liye!" Qian Liye shook hands with Wang Mingyu in a generous manner. "Hello, Wang Mingyu," Wang Mingyu said, then whispered in Qian Liye's ear: "Sir, your words just now were truly inspiring and enlightening, but this isn't the right place to discuss such things. Aren't you worried about being caught?"

  "I'm worried!" Qian Liye said. "Worried? You're still like this? Come with me!" Wang Mingyu dragged Qian Liye away, leaving Xue Er and her classmates staring in shock.

  "Xue Er, wait for me for a moment, I'll take you out later!" After finishing speaking, Wang Mingyu took Qian Liye to the other side of the playground. In Xue Er's classroom, everyone asked one question after another, asking enthusiastically. Xue Er had no choice but to start telling from the beginning, and naturally, she made Wang Mingyu sound like a hero who was unmatched in heaven and earth, with no equal. The girls were envious, looking at Xue Er with admiration, many of them thinking, "Why wasn't that person saving me?"

  It's no wonder that girls have a lot of thoughts, Wang Mingyu has been training for over a year and is now very healthy and energetic, plus his handsome face and military bearing, are all lethal weapons that can instantly kill these girls.

  School grounds.

  "Teacher Qian, I didn't hear what you just said. I know that advocating for united resistance against Japan is correct, but we need to pay attention to the method. Currently, I think it will only take one or two years before the Japanese military increases their invasion of China and a full-scale war breaks out. As a soldier, I can guarantee that unless the Japanese invaders are eliminated, I will do my best to defend our country and nation."

  Wang Mingyu said straightforwardly, "Wang classmate, I know you young soldiers have ideals and ambitions, but the high-level policy of non-resistance is not something you can control. We need to mobilize all our forces and point our guns outward!"

  Qian Liye said helplessly, "As you said, sir, every citizen has a responsibility for the rise and fall of the country. We are soldiers of the National Government, but first and foremost, we are children of the Chinese nation. Defending our home and country is our bounden duty! Where are you from, sir?"

  Wang Mingyu looked at Qian Liye and said, "Where I'm from isn't important, what's important is that we are Chinese, aren't we?" Qian Liye didn't answer directly, saying instead, "Please be assured, sir. As long as I live, I will never fire a single bullet or shoot a single cannon at your army! If I break this oath, may heaven and earth destroy me!"

  Wang Mingyu held out his palm, and in fact, from Qian Liye's previous words, Wang Mingyu knew that Qian Liye was definitely an underground party member. Only they would not give up any opportunity to spread their ideals, risking their lives to fight for their ideals. These people were all Wang Mingyu's seniors, and he had a deep respect for them, which is why he made the oath earlier.

  Wang Mingyu is actually intentionally showing his stance now, in order to make some preparations for later, not like that side opening fire, which is also Wang Mingyu's bottom line, this can't be said.

  "Since Wang has spoken so bluntly, we can't hide anything anymore. Whether it's our party or your party, we should unite against the enemy! I believe the Japanese invaders will not dare to invade our territory. Thank you also for your kind intentions, but I have a request, and I hope Wang will agree!" Qian Liye looked at Wang Mingyu expectantly and said

  "I just hope my identity can be kept confidential, today I said a bit excitedly, haha!" Qian Liye smiled self-deprecatingly. "You can rest assured, I'll pretend I've never seen you before!" Wang Mingyu said with a smile, exchanging glances with Qian Liye.

  The two of them slowly left the scene like this.

  At the same time, Jinling Women's School was also abuzz with news of Wang Mingyu. The speed at which these gossipmongers spread the news was truly astonishing. Many people just laughed it off, but some were on edge about it.