Resumo do episódio 9 de THE REBEL
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Out of gratitude for Lin Nansheng saving her, Zhu Yizhen brought him back to her family residence for recovery, intending to personally oversee his care. In the Guang Ci Hospital, Zhu Yizhen diligently tended to Lin Nansheng, who was using the alias Xu Liwen. He expressed his gratitude and felt apologetic for the trouble. Zhu Yizhen reassured him that his recovery was the top priority.
When he suggested he could return to his own home, she adamantly insisted he was in no condition to care for himself, given his fractured ankle and sprained waist. She even threatened to go to his house daily to look after him if he left, leaving him no choice but to accept her arrangement.
Meanwhile, Ji Zhongyuan asked a student, Hu Xiufen, about Zhu Yizhen's whereabouts, learning she was caring for Xu Liwen in the hospital because he had been injured protecting her during a student demonstration. Although Xu Liwen's student profile at Shenjiang University appeared to be in order, Ji Zhongyuan remained suspicious. He immediately dispatched a comrade to Changsha, Hunan, to investigate Xu Liwen's records at his graduating institution, the Hunan Education Academy, and to bring back solid proof of his identity.
At the Zhu residence, Zhu Yizhen and the household staff meticulously arranged Lin Nansheng's new room with fresh bedding and clothes. Observing his discomfort, Zhu Yizhen discreetly instructed the servants not to be overly enthusiastic, sensing that their excessive attention made him uneasy. Lin Nansheng, feeling like a burden, apologized for the trouble he was causing. Later, Zhu Yizhen personally brought him a light dinner, which he gratefully accepted.
Upon his return home, Zhu Yizhen's father, Zhu Xiaoxian, noticed the special meal for a patient and discovered that his daughter had brought a stranger into their home. He went to Lin Nansheng's room, inquiring about his name, Xu Liwen, and expressed his deep gratitude for saving Zhu Yizhen. However, he quickly transitioned to suggesting Lin Nansheng leave their house, offering to repay his kindness in other ways.
Zhu Yizhen vehemently protested, insisting on her responsibility to care for the man who was injured because of her. Zhu Xiaoxian firmly stated that it was unsuitable for Lin Nansheng to remain in their home. Retreating to her room, Zhu Yizhen confronted her father, accusing him of being willful for wanting to abandon Mr. Xu. She threatened to move out with Lin Nansheng if he insisted on sending him away.
Faced with her unwavering defiance, Zhu Xiaoxian reluctantly allowed Lin Nansheng to stay. Lin Nansheng later apologized to Zhu Yizhen for causing a conflict with her father, but Zhu Yizhen reassured him, understanding her father's struggle between wanting her to be independent and still seeing her as his little girl. In Hunan, Mr. Zhao, the comrade dispatched by Ji Zhongyuan, successfully located Xu Liwen's graduation records from the Chinese Language Department at Hunan Education Academy.
The file's details, including a photograph, matched Lin Nansheng's cover story. Mr. Zhao photographed the documents and sent the confirmation back to the Shanghai party organization. As Zhu Yizhen continued to care for Lin Nansheng, their emotional connection deepened. Secret agents, including Hu Daoyi, continued to monitor their every move, with Hu regularly photographing them for Chen Moqun.
One evening, Lin Nansheng returned a book, "The Rout," to Zhu Yizhen, who was listening to a coded radio broadcast in her room. They discussed the book, which detailed the struggles of guerrilla fighters. Lin Nansheng found it deeply moving and exciting, expressing a desire to awaken other people and unite to drive away their enemies.
Zhu Yizhen resonated with his sentiments, noting the widespread positive response to their recent student demonstration and the ongoing boycott of Japanese goods by citizens and workers. She firmly believed that collective action would ultimately lead to victory and freedom for Shanghai. Meanwhile, Gu Shenyan observed Hu Daoyi rushing to Chen Moqun's office, indicating an urgent task.
Hu Daoyi reported the news from Hunan confirming that someone had investigated Xu Liwen's background and presented the photographs of Lin Nansheng and Zhu Yizhen. Chen Moqun was highly satisfied, viewing this as definitive proof that Lin Nansheng had successfully infiltrated the enemy's inner circle and gained Zhu Yizhen's trust.
To ensure Lin Nansheng's deep cover appeared flawless, Chen Moqun ordered Hu Daoyi to remove all surveillance around him, wanting him to be perceived as completely independent and above suspicion by the Communists. Chen Moqun also showed Hu Daoyi pictures of Japanese special agents masquerading as businessmen in Shanghai, identifying them as critical enemies. Over the next few days, Lin Nansheng grew more accustomed to the Zhu household.
One day, while looking at old family photographs, Zhu Yizhen shared stories about her father's penchant for taking candid pictures of her and spoke of her late mother, a piano player. Lin Nansheng, in turn, recounted memories of his peaceful childhood in a small, quiet village and explained his decision to come to Shanghai. He spoke of the looming Japanese threat and the Mukden Incident, revealing his patriotic desire to move beyond empty promises and fight on the frontline.
He admitted feeling perplexed by the students' powerlessness against the military but affirmed his conviction that someone must always stand up, regardless of the daunting odds or the heavy cost. He carefully avoided revealing his specific affiliation. Zhu Xiaoxian, observing the deepening connection between his daughter and Lin Nansheng, grew increasingly uneasy.
He called Zhu Yizhen for a private conversation, expressing his strong dislike for Xu Liwen and his suspicion that the man's intentions were not as straightforward as they appeared. He directly asked Zhu Yizhen if she liked him and if Xu Liwen had approached her with an ulterior motive. Zhu Yizhen, after a moment of hesitation, confessed her feelings.
She explained that Lin Nansheng was the first person who treated her as an equal, respecting her thoughts and opinions without seeing her merely as a rich man's daughter needing constant care. She valued that she didn't need to depend on anyone when she was with him, and that they genuinely cared for each other as equals, maintaining their independent personalities.
Unconvinced, Zhu Xiaoxian pressed further, asking if Lin Nansheng was a Communist, aware of their shared readings and participation in the demonstration. Zhu Yizhen denied it but defended the Communist cause. Zhu Xiaoxian, frustrated by what he perceived as her naivety, warned her that the world was far more complex and dangerous than she imagined, unlike the narratives in her books.
Zhu Yizhen countered that she would take good care of herself, strive to understand the world, and protect as many people as she could. Zhu Xiaoxian then implored her not to get involved in dangerous political activities, explaining that he had tirelessly built his wealth to provide her a stable foundation for a secure future. Zhu Yizhen replied that a solid foundation was meaningless if the country itself was lost.
Realizing the gravity of the situation and the escalating threat of war, Zhu Xiaoxian made a drastic decision: he would cease all his business operations in Shanghai and move the family to Hong Kong after Zhu Yizhen's graduation, solely to ensure her safety from political dangers. The next morning, Lin Nansheng came downstairs for breakfast, learning that Zhu Xiaoxian had already gone to work and Zhu Yizhen was heading to the library to meet Hu Xiufen for exam preparation.
As Zhu Yizhen left, Lin Nansheng discreetly observed the hairpin she was wearing, identifying it as a signal. Seizing the opportunity of being alone, he went to the study and placed a call to Chen Moqun. He began to convey urgent information but was abruptly interrupted by Zhu Xiaoxian's sudden appearance in the study. Lin Nansheng quickly changed his tone, pretending to discuss school affairs with a colleague.
Chen Moqun, understanding Lin Nansheng's predicament over the phone, quickly improvised a backup plan. Zhu Xiaoxian, his suspicions aroused, demanded the telephone number Lin Nansheng had just dialed. When Zhu Xiaoxian called the number, Chen Moqun answered, impersonating a university colleague named Wu Song Lin. He explained that Xu Liwen (Lin Nansheng) had called to delegate his teaching duties due to his illness. This quick thinking successfully defused Zhu Xiaoxian's suspicion.
Zhu Xiaoxian then sternly warned Lin Nansheng to respect boundaries and never hurt his daughter, to which Lin Nansheng acknowledged. Hu Daoyi later inquired about Lin Nansheng's well-being, and Chen Moqun confirmed he was safe for now, but frustrated that the important information remained unspoken. Meanwhile, Zhu Yizhen, guided by a secret signal, met Ji Zhongyuan at a movie theater. She reported on the broadcast content from the previous day.
More importantly, she conveyed her observations of Xu Liwen (Lin Nansheng), describing him as highly patriotic and possessing many good qualities. She proposed that the party organization consider recruiting him. Ji Zhongyuan acknowledged her suggestion but reiterated that the organization was still investigating Xu Liwen. He cautioned her not to reveal any party-related information to him until the investigation was complete.
To finally obtain the information that Lin Nansheng had tried to convey, Chen Moqun disguised himself as a doctor and arrived at the Zhu residence. He introduced himself as a colleague of Lin Nansheng's previous attending physician, claiming he was there to conduct a follow-up check-up in the other doctor's stead.
