A Lonely Hero’s Journey 孤舟 Episode 8

Gao Hu supported the injured Gu Yizhong and returned to the dormitory with difficulty. At this time, Zhou Zhifei stepped in, gently invited Gao Hu out, and then closed the door. He carefully examined Gu Yizhong's wounds and said lightly that they were just superficial injuries. He recalled that the hardships of his past training were far beyond what Gu Yizhong was experiencing at the moment. Zhou Zhifei changed the subject and mentioned meaningfully that it was not easy to break into the enemy. He revealed that he was recommended by Gu Shunzhang to join the gcd, but unexpectedly fell into the hands of Zhongtong, and endured seven days and nights of torture without giving in. The most shocking thing is that the person who came to persuade them to surrender was actually Gu Shunzhang, the former leader.

In the conversation between Zhou Zhifei and Gu Yizhong, Gu Yizhong cleverly used Zhou Zhifei's heroic deeds in the past as an introduction, and then asked Zhou Zhifei's current identity and position, whether he sincerely surrendered or was an undercover agent. This question made Zhou Zhifei fall into deep thought. He was well aware of his inner struggles and contradictions, but he could not answer Gu Yizhong directly. He could only vaguely express that in this troubled world, no one was willing to sincerely serve the invaders. Even those seemingly brilliant figures were just pursuing their own agendas and interests.

At the same time, Hu Zhiping brought important instructions from his superiors, requiring Zhou Zhenwu to immediately stop all hoeing operations against Gu Yizhong. This sudden order confused Zhou Zhenwu, but he knew that the military order was like a mountain, so he could only accept and execute it silently. In order to support the anti-Japanese struggle more broadly, Hu Zhiping also actively searched for quinine, a drug to treat malaria, and finally got in touch with a mysterious figure named Cui Yaomin, and arranged for Zhou Zhenwu to conduct a secret transaction the next day.

On the other side of Suzhou, Mr. Li's arrival caused quite a stir. He tried to use his influence to obtain the position of Wu County governor for Wang Zemin, but was strongly opposed by Kondo Masao. Kondo Masao not only rejected Mr. Li's proposal, but also did not even consider the expedient solution of letting Wang Zemin temporarily act. He insisted that Gu Xixing was the most suitable candidate. This decision undoubtedly made Mr. Li feel disappointed and helpless.

After Kondo Masao left, Mr. Li sneered at Zhou Zhifei, and his words revealed a profound insight into Gu Xixing's character. He described Gu Xixiang as Wu Peifu in history, both of whom were stubborn people who risked their lives for the sake of face, and asserted that Kondo Masao was difficult to control. Mr. Li further pointed out that in the land of China, we must ultimately rely on Chinese people who are well versed in the world to dominate the situation, insinuating that Kondo Masao's efforts may be in vain.

On the other side, Huang Xinzhai successfully captured Cui Yaomin and found out the inside story of the New Fourth Army's drug purchase from his mouth. However, what shocked Huang Xinzhai was that Zhou Zhifei actually ordered Gu Yizhong and Gao Hu to take Cui Yaomin away. In anger, Huang Xinzhai went straight to Kondo Masao to complain, but unexpectedly learned that all of this was Kondo Masao's careful layout. Kondo Masao explained that this move was intended to test Gu Yizhong's loyalty. If he dared to leak the news, he could confirm his gcd identity and use it as a bargaining chip to threaten Gu Xixing.

At the same time, Gu Yizhong and Agent No. 90 escorted Cui Yaomin to the teahouse and met Xiao Ruotong. At the critical moment, Gu Yi was quick to act wisely and took advantage of the waiter's opportunity to add water to deliberately create chaos, causing Gao Hu to be injured and distracted. Xiao Ruotong caught Gu Yizhong's hint and quickly evacuated the scene. Zhou Zhenwu, who came to join the meeting, saw the spies in the teahouse and suddenly realized that this was a carefully designed trap. The reason why Xiao Ruotong appeared here was to follow Zhou Zhenwu. Although Zhou Zhenwu was dissatisfied, he was also grateful for his help at the critical moment. This series of events not only showed the intricacies of the forces on all sides, but also highlighted the wit and courage of Gu Yizhong in the face of adversity.

Haimo no longer wanted to act with Quan Shui to deceive the Gu family, but Quan Shui persuaded her that there was no way out now, and that the matter of Gu Yizhong entering No. 90 might also be a play between the Gu family and his son. As soon as Quan Shui said this, Hai Mo believed it.

After Gu Huizhong learned that his younger brother Gu Yizhong was still alive and had become a spy, he hurriedly returned home to ask his father Gu Xixing. Gu Xixing remained silent, taking out the old shoes that Gu Huizhong had given to Gu Yizhong when he was a child, and affectionately told her that no matter how Gu Yizhong changed, he would still be her brother by blood. On the other side, Zhou Zhifei learned that "Cell No. 8" had arrived in Suzhou and rushed to the Buddhist temple to deliver the news. However, he repeatedly sent letters but received no response, and he was filled with doubts. He was worried whether "Cell No. 8" would encounter something unexpected or have doubts about his identity. This silent contest made Zhou Zhifei feel even more stressed.