Courtyard House: The Long-Lost Eldest Son Returns with Military Merit

This process is more painful than before, so make sure to hold on firmly.

Upon hearing this, Chen Jianfei, who was struggling desperately, was filled with rage and roared hoarsely, "Jia Dongming! Didn't you say you were doing this for your brother Jia Dongxu? I'm the one who killed him! Kill me now and avenge your brother!"

Seeing that Chen Jianfei was on the verge of losing control, Jia Dongming seized the opportunity and said, "Chen Jianfei! Wouldn't it be too easy to kill you? Today I'm going to drive these bamboo skewers into your fingertips one by one, then cut off all your nails with a knife, and finally pour pepper water on you, so that you can truly experience what it means to be tormented by both ice and fire."

After speaking, he reached out and held Chen Jianfei's two fingers firmly, then slowly stabbed the bamboo stick into Chen's ring and little fingers.

"Stop! Stop now! I'll tell you everything you ask."

Seeing Jia Dongming about to stab his fingertips with two bamboo skewers, Chen Jianfei felt a chill run down his spine and hurriedly begged for mercy.

Upon hearing Chen Jianfei yield, Jia Dongming did not stop his actions at all, and the bamboo skewer in his hand pierced straight into Chen Jianfei's finger.

A sharp pain exploded from his fingertips, and Chen Jianfei let out a piercing howl, his entire face turning bright red.

His previous defiant and arrogant demeanor had completely vanished. He cried out in a sob, "I admit it! I'll admit to anything, please stop torturing me..."

Even after Chen Jianfei confessed, Jia Dongming still took such ruthless action in order to completely crush the other party's psychological defenses and make him dare not harbor any more illusions.

Seeing Chen Jianfei completely break down, Jia Dongming winked at Wang Dapao, then picked up a bamboo skewer and said coldly, "Chen Jianfei! I told you before, whether you confess or not is none of my business."

I'm here today for only one thing—to slowly torture you and watch you die in agony.

Chen Jianfei's face contorted in pain as he stared at the bamboo skewer in Jia Dongming's hand, as if he were seeing a demon crawling out of hell.

He hurriedly turned to Wang Dapao, pleading in a hoarse voice, "Chief Wang! I'll tell you everything, please make him stop!"

Looking at Chen Jianfei's terrified appearance, Wang Dapao felt nothing but disdain: "I thought this little devil was tough, but he's just a coward."

If I'd known it would be so easy to get him to talk, I wouldn't have bothered arguing with him yesterday.

Despite his thoughts, he didn't show them on his face. He simply said to Chen Jianfei, "Are you really willing to confess? If so, I can put in a good word for you; but if you dare to play tricks, don't blame me for turning against you."

That "appetizer" just now

This had already caused Chen Jianfei unbearable pain, and the thought that Jia Dongming had another trick up his sleeve made him even more terrified.

At this moment, Chen Jianfei had long since forgotten his previous attitude of being indifferent to life and death and never yielding. He repeatedly assured Wang Dapao, "Director Wang! I swear, I will tell you everything I know without reservation, and I would never dare to deceive you with false information."

After hearing his assurance, Wang Dapao pretended to hesitate and advised Jia Dongming: "Dongming! I know you want to help your brother, but work is work, and you can't bring personal grudges into it."

"For my sake, let him off this time, okay?"

Jia Dongming, however, was unconvinced and feigned indignation, saying, "You big shot! My brother was killed because of this!"

I've come up with countless ways to torment him, just waiting to tear him to pieces.

Do you think it's possible for me to give up now?

Wang Dapao sighed and continued to persuade him, "Dongming, I understand how you feel."

But this person holds important intelligence. If he is willing to cooperate and reveal everything he knows, we can take down the entire enemy spy network.

That way, your brother's death won't have been in vain.

Jia Dongming remained silent for a moment before seemingly reluctantly giving in: "Big Cannon, I'll give you face today."

If this guy doesn't tell the truth, you can come find me anytime.

I have plenty of interrogation techniques on hand; I can let him try them one by one.

Hearing "there are still many tricks up your sleeve" while handcuffed to the interrogation chair, Chen Jianfei trembled with fear and hurriedly begged Jia Dongming for mercy: "Section Chief Jia! Regarding your brother's matter... I was just following orders from above, I didn't mean it. Please, have mercy!"

Jia Dongming glared at him with a sinister smile, his voice icy: "Chen Jianfei, if I were to harm your brother, would you let your enemy go? Today, for the sake of the cannon, I'll spare your life for now."

If you don't cooperate... you'd better think about it yourself.

"We'll cooperate! We'll definitely cooperate!"

Chen Jianfei responded repeatedly, afraid of being even a fraction too slow.

Jia Dongming then turned to Wang Dapao: "Dapao, besides Chen Jianfei, Zhou Xudong is also one of the murderers who harmed my brother."

I'll use those tricks I haven't yet employed to test them on him.

After Jia Dongming walked out of the interrogation room, Wang Dapao slowly said to Chen Jianfei, "Do you know why Jia Dongming transferred back to civilian life? He was captured on the battlefield in India and was reported to the authorities."

Otherwise, with his military achievements, he should have become a regimental commander long ago; why would he have come back?

"Speaking of his methods of torturing prisoners... they were far more brutal than what he did to you today."

On the battlefield, he tied prisoners to crosses, borrowed a scalpel from a medic, and skinned them alive piece by piece, then coated them with syrup to attract ants to bite them.

"I didn't see it with my own eyes, but I heard from my comrades that those prisoners were tortured by him for two days and two nights, and they were only saved by the arrival of their superiors."

"Just hearing the description makes me feel cold all over when I think about it now."

"You've run into me today. If you'd fallen into Jia Dongming's hands... his methods would have sent you to hell several times over."

After listening to Wang Dapao's account of Jia Dongming's treatment of prisoners, Chen Jianfei trembled uncontrollably, his face filled with fear. He hurriedly thanked Wang Dapao, "Director Wang! Thank you for saving me. Don't worry, I will tell you everything I know."

Seeing Chen Jianfei's obedience, Wang Dapao maintained a simple and honest appearance on the surface, but was secretly overjoyed. He said to Chen Jianfei, "Chen Jianfei! You better cooperate with us to take a statement. If Jia Dongming comes over again later, I definitely won't let him into this room again."

Chen Jianfei had initially held onto a sliver of hope, but after hearing about Jia Dongming's actions, that hope vanished instantly. He nodded repeatedly in agreement, "Director Wang! I will definitely cooperate! Absolutely cooperate!"

Seeing that Chen Jianfei's psychological defenses had completely collapsed, Wang Dapao said to the two policemen who were holding Chen Jianfei down, "Xiao Ma! You take charge of taking notes. We'll continue the interrogation now."

When Wang Dapao mentioned how Jia Dongming dealt with prisoners, not only was Chen Jianfei frightened, but Xiao Ma was also terrified. It wasn't until Wang Dapao called him that Xiao Ma came to his senses, quickly released his grip on Chen Jianfei's hand, and hurried to the interrogation table, picking up a pen to begin taking notes.

About half an hour later, Wang Dapao came out of the interrogation room in high spirits. He saw Jia Dongming standing in the corridor and immediately said to him, "Dongming! Chen Jianfei has confessed everything. This guy is a genuine country bumpkin. His real name is Tagawa Shiro. He was sent here by his parents when he was very young and was fostered by a farmer's family in Northeast China."

"When Shiro Tagawa was nine years old, his biological parents sent him to a school run by the Little People in the Tohoku region. After the Little People were defeated, he enlisted in our team according to the instructions of their intelligence organization."

Because his household registration was with his adoptive parents, our staff didn't discover he was actually a minor when they checked his identity.

According to Shiro Tagawa, there were many children like him who were fostered in Northeast China from a young age. When the war broke out, some of them joined our team, while others defected to Bald Head's side.

After liberation, he followed the army to Beijing and was eventually assigned to a steel rolling mill to do security work.

"Two years ago, Shiro Tagawa suddenly received news from the local area of ​​the Little Days, which led to the Little Days' intelligence organization being reactivated. Later, he learned that Zhou Xudong, also known as Taro Koizumi, was also a Little Days agent who had infiltrated our area."

"According to Shiro Tagawa's testimony, Taro Koizumi was his direct superior, and their mission was to sabotage all related companies and hinder our progress."

After listening to what Wang Dapao said, Jia Dongming recalled the various evil deeds that Xiao Rizi had committed on this land, and hatred welled up in his eyes. He replied in a low voice, "Although Xiao Rizi has lost, he has never given up and still has his eyes on us. Otherwise, he wouldn't have placed his people on both our side and Guangtou's side."

If I have the chance in the future, I will definitely lead my troops to Tokyo and make them pay the price they deserve.

Upon hearing Jia Dongming's words and seeing his indignant expression, Wang Dapao continued, "Dongming! According to Tagawa Shiro's confession, Xiao Rizi is hiding several secret vaults in our Beijing. I must immediately report to Director Li and have them all raided."

When Jia Dongming heard Wang Dapao say this, he realized that the spies captured this time were all hiding inside the steel rolling mill. There must be accomplices of these spies outside the steel rolling mill.

Thinking of his accomplices who hadn't yet been caught, Jia Dongming immediately asked Wang Dapao, "Dapao! Did Chen Jianfei implicate any members of the gang outside the steel mill?"

When Wang Dapao heard Jia Dongming ask this question, he immediately shook his head and replied, "Tagawa Shiro said that his superior is Koizumi Taro. He only knows the list of personnel hidden inside the steel rolling mill. As for the people outside, Koizumi Taro personally contacted them."

I think Shiro Tagawa is so scared of you, he probably wouldn't dare lie.

Jia Dongming agreed with Wang Dapao's words. Thinking of yesterday's operation, he said with a serious expression, "Dapao! In order to protect the special workshop, we had to take action ahead of schedule yesterday. I estimate that those spies hiding outside the steel rolling mill have probably already heard the news."

Even if we manage to get anything out of Zhou Xudong, those who escaped have probably already gone into hiding.

After listening to Jia Dongming's analysis, Wang Dapao nodded and replied seriously, "Dongming! Regardless of whether those who slipped through the net have heard the news and gone into hiding, these guys are like time bombs for us. So we must pry open Koizumi Taro's mouth, get the list of these people from him, and find a way to dig them out from the shadows."

After hearing Wang Dapao's answer, Jia Dongming nodded and asked, "Dapao! Should I interrogate Zhou Xudong for you?"

Upon hearing Jia Dongming offer to help, Wang Dapao immediately understood his intentions and refused, saying, "Dongming! Your methods are too extreme. Let our people handle the interrogation for now."

"If we really can't handle Taro Koizumi, we'll call you over then."

Upon hearing Wang Dapao's words, Jia Dongming recalled the crimes committed by these spies in China and replied fiercely, "Dapao! These spies are worse than animals. Why should we be merciful when dealing with animals?"

Wang Dapao was well aware of Jia Dongming's deep-seated hatred for Xiao Rizi.

Seeing the almost distorted expression on Jia Dongming's face, Wang Dapao immediately advised, "Dongming! I understand that you hate Xiao Rizi, but they have already surrendered. We can't keep dwelling on the past."

Upon hearing this, the past that Jia Dongming had been trying so hard to forget suddenly surged into his mind.

An uncontrollable rage surged within him, threatening to explode.

His voice was low and hoarse as he said, word by word, "If I ever get the chance, I'll make sure Xiao Rizi disappears from this world completely."

Wang Dapao understood the hardships Jia Dongming had endured in his youth and could empathize with his current feelings.

He reached out and patted Jia Dongming on the shoulder, continuing to comfort him: "Dongming! If Xiuer knew this from beyond the grave, she certainly wouldn't want to see you bound by hatred for the rest of your life."

Hearing "Xiuer"

The name clenched Jia Dongming's heart, bringing back those painful memories.

After Jia Dongming was rescued by the passing Eighth Route Army, he was taken to the Xiaowangzhuang garrison and settled in the home of a local villager.

The Xiuer that Wang Dapao mentioned was the daughter of that family.