it's dark.
Meng Shaoyuan was very satisfied with the results of the negotiations with the Japanese.
There were still some mistakes. They underestimated the prince's financial resources and their eagerness to save people.
Otherwise, there may be more extortion.
Well, blackmail.
Meng Shaoyuan felt that he was extorting money there.
Blackmail is blackmail.
No matter what the Japanese think of themselves?
The concession was full of entertainment, singing and dancing, but the ongoing war in Shanghai had nothing to do with this place.
Yesterday, a group of wounded soldiers forced their way in the concession. The Ministry of Industry Bureau was furious and ordered patrols to immediately launch a comprehensive arrest. They must expel all the wounded soldiers to ensure the safety of the public concession.
The patrols were really working hard. Under the leadership of the detective, they went out in large numbers to search for wounded soldiers throughout the concession.
Many wounded soldiers were found and expelled from the concession immediately.
Meng Shaoyuan met a wounded soldier with a broken arm on the way. He was a platoon leader from Shandong. He did not hesitate and immediately took the platoon leader to the nearest clinic.
However, the doctors in the clinic refused to treat the wounded soldiers, saying that this violated the laws enacted by the concession. If they treated the soldiers without authorization, the clinic would not be able to open.
Meng Shaoyuan didn't talk nonsense to him, he directly pulled out the gun and held it against the doctor's head.
Power, in many cases, is more useful than reasoning.
As soon as the treatment started, a detective who received the intelligence rushed into the clinic with several patrol officers.
Meng Shaoyuan recognized him, Inspector Li from the Chengdu Road Police Station.
Detective Li also recognized the other party.
When he saw clearly that it was Meng Shaoyuan, Inspector Li was startled: "Boss Meng, we just received intelligence that someone brought a wounded soldier from the national army into this clinic. It turns out it's you."
Meng Shaoyuan nodded: "He is seriously injured and one arm is missing. He will not cause any harm to the concession."
Inspector Li waved his hand and asked the patrol officers to go out, and then said respectfully: "Boss Meng, we know that you are making waves in the public concession, and we can't offend you. Whoever you want to protect, even if we have the courage, we can't offend you." We don't dare to move. No matter what you ask us to do, just chat and drizzle.
But this won’t work. It's not that I'm refuting your face, but this is the strict request of the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. When China and Japan go to war, the public concessions strictly maintain neutrality. No armed soldiers or wounded soldiers are allowed to enter the concessions. If something happens to someone there, they will go to the detective and patrol officer there. If they are not evicted within the time limit, everyone from me to the people below will be expelled.
I am also Chinese, and I admire those who are soldiers from the bottom of my heart. I also want to be a soldier and fight those Japanese, but it is not possible. I have a wife and four children who all rely on my salary. Keep it up, I can't afford to lose this job. Boss Meng, I beg you, please give me and my brothers a way out. "
"Wounded soldiers are not allowed to enter the concession." Meng Shaoyuan sneered: "Are you afraid of being responsible for covering the wounded soldiers of the Nationalist Government and indirectly assisting China's war of resistance? Inspector Li, I won't embarrass you. As soon as the operation is over, I will personally remove the injured soldier. Send the soldiers to the rental area."
"Okay, since you, Boss Meng, have spoken, I have to give you face." Detective Li gritted his teeth and said, "I'll wait for you outside."
In fact, Meng Shaoyuan also knew that Detective Li had taken a huge risk by doing this.
After the operation was completed, the wounded soldier was sent out as soon as possible.
Meng Shaoyuan looked at the platoon leader with a bloodless face and said silently:
"Let's go."
The platoon leader said nothing and followed Meng Shaoyuan.
Then, there are the detectives and patrol officers who are responsible for watching them leave the concession.
When leaving the concession, the platoon leader finally spoke: "Brother, I will remember your life-saving grace and I will repay you one day. But I just don't understand that the concession is also a place for us Chinese. Well, why can’t we just let the Chinese stay?”
I can't answer you.
I really can't answer you!
Meng Shaoyuan clasped his fists: "Green mountains and green waters, brother, take care!"
This was his most helpless day.
Even the most helpless moment.
The concession is also a place for us Chinese, right? Why can't we let the Chinese stay?
You have to think of a way, you have to find a way.
Since the Battle of Songhu, the Chinese army has suffered increasing casualties. For some who have been dispersed, the concession is their only hope of survival.
How can we let them in?
Especially the wounded who are in urgent need of treatment?
Meng Shaoyuan doesn't have any particularly good method yet.
He thought as he walked.
My mind is still blank.
Well, have you walked near Wu Jingyi’s house?
It's past 8 o'clock, and the lights at home are still on.
Ever since Wu Jingyi became his assistant, he has never been to her home.
Meng Shaoyuan thought for a moment and rang the doorbell of Wu Jingyi's house.
After a while, the door opened, and a man wearing glasses looked at Meng Shaoyuan doubtfully: "Who are you?"
"I am the general manager of Henglong Company."
"Oh, you are my wife's boss." The man suddenly realized: "Oh, hello, hello, I am Wu Jingyi's husband, my name is An Guang. Please come in, come in quickly."
Turning around: "Jingyi, your boss is here."
In the living room, there was a table full of dishes. Wu Jingyi was happily talking to her two children. When she saw Meng Shaoyuan appear, she was startled:
"Boss Meng, why are you here?"
Meng Shaoyuan was a little embarrassed: "I just finished negotiating a business deal, and when I passed by, I saw that the lights in your house were still on..."
"Oh, we are here. Boss Meng, please take a seat." An Guang quickly brought the stool and asked his wife to get the dishes and chopsticks: "It's a coincidence that you said it. We have a rest tomorrow. Today is my birthday, so We’ve been having trouble until now.”
ah?
Meng Shaoyuan became even more embarrassed.
It's someone's birthday, the whole family is having fun, why do you barge in when you're full?
Wu Jingyi brought the bowls and chopsticks and glared at Meng Shaoyuan fiercely.
Now, after get off work, it’s my own private time.
What is a Shanghai spy chief doing at his own house?
Meng Shaoyuan just pretended that he couldn't see it.
"Boss Meng, drink, drink." An Guang didn't know the true identity of this young man: "I've always heard Jingyi talk about you, but I didn't expect that Boss Meng is so young and promising."
"Sorry to bother you." Meng Shaoyuan raised his cup: "Today is your birthday. I wish you happiness every year and happiness every year."
"Thank you, thank you so much." An Guang took a sip and put down the glass: "Speaking of which, I really have to thank you in person. I lost my job. As a result, you had to help me find a better job, or a bank. The salary is also higher than before. I always say that I want to treat you to a meal and thank you in person, but Jingyi always says that you are too busy."
"Yes, I'm busy." Wu Jingyi said, "When the company is busy, I work more overtime and spend less time with you."
As the war continued, the military command's intelligence work on Japan became even busier, and even the internal staff had to work overtime.
Wu Jingyi, who always got off work on time, began to become unpunctual.
"That's wrong." An Guang scolded his wife: "In this current situation, it would be good to have a stable job. The salary is high and there are bonuses. Where can such a job go? Are you looking for me? You should work overtime. Don’t worry, I’ll get off work on time, and I’ll have no problem taking care of my two children.”
"An Guang, Boss Meng happens to be here too." Wu Jingyi changed the topic: "I told you last time that a classmate of yours who works in a bank in Hong Kong asked you to take your child to Hong Kong. Have you thought about it?"
"If you want to go, if you want, go." An Guang continued to refuse: "If you don't go, I won't go either. It's not possible without a woman in the family."
Meng Shaoyuan knew why Wu Jingyi was so anxious for her husband to go to Shanghai.
The current situation no longer allows Wu Jingyi to get off work on time.
In the meeting a few days ago, Meng Shaoyuan had clearly pointed out to his subordinates that according to the direction of the war, Shanghai is likely to fall. Then, the military commanders' agents will be plunged into more difficult combat, and all internal support personnel must also be prepared to move. Mental preparation for fighting on the front line.
Of course these people include Wu Jingyi.
If her husband and children are still in Shanghai, firstly, her identity will be exposed easily, and secondly, it will give her too many worries at work.
As long as the Japanese special agencies know her true identity and her importance, they will attack her husband and children anytime and anywhere.
Meng Shaoyuan pretended to be casual and said: "Mr. An, I also have many friends in the government. I got news from them that the national army may not be able to withstand it in Shanghai. Once Shanghai falls, even in the public concession, I’m afraid the life of the Chinese people will not be too easy either.
It's not safe, it's really not safe. HSBC also has a branch in Hong Kong. I can arrange for you to become a department manager. This is a great opportunity for your promotion. Also, my company also has business in Hong Kong. When things are settled in Shanghai, I can transfer your wife to Hong Kong and reunite your family. "
"Really?" An Guang's eyes lit up immediately.
You can get a promotion, and you don't have to live apart in two places for a long time and suffer from lovesickness. Where can you find such a good thing?
"Of course it's true."
"Oh, Boss Meng, you are the great nobleman of our family." An Guang raised his cup and toasted Meng Shaoyuan with another glass of wine. He put down his cup and sighed: "You said that if the Japanese occupied Shanghai, the Chinese would not have a good life. However, that is truly not false at all.
These Westerners are also afraid of Easterners. At HSBC, we have an Italian customer who came to my bank to deposit money a few days ago. I sent him out and saw him getting into a car, talking and laughing with the Japanese people in the car. I thought at the time, this Italian was so cold when he saw the Chinese, but he was so happy to be with the Japanese. "
"Italian? Japanese?" Meng Shaoyuan frowned: "Mr. An, do you know that Japanese?"
"Yes, Japanese. That person also has an account in our bank."
