The guests have arrived.
Mrs. Rose Cai Xuefei, Hawes of the Knights Hospitallers, Dr. Chuck and his assistant Ms. Kayla, Joy Freemont of Angus International Co., Ltd., and Xu Chengbo, general manager of Hang Lung Company Shanghai Company.
and, Bureau of Industry Police Chief Sinclair Joe Saltras.
"Thank you very much for your contribution to China's war of resistance."
Meng Shaoyuan raised his cup: "Except for Mrs. Cai and Manager Xu, the others are all foreigners. When my country needed help, you all did your best. I respect you!"
He took a sip and put down the cup: "Judging from the current situation, we are at a disadvantage and are retreating, but this does not mean that I am leaving Shanghai. I will continue to stay here for a while, and, soon Will be back. I hope our friendship will last forever."
Forever?
Here, whether he is with Hawes, Joey, or Sinclair, they are all using each other.
Everyone knew this, so Joey said: "Charles, no matter what the situation in China becomes, you will always be our friend. In Shanghai, we have common interests, so you have to demand that we all We will do our best to satisfy you.
We all know what you do. Once...I say once, Shanghai falls into the hands of the Japanese, you need our help and protection. In the same way, we also urgently need to use the war to rely on you for protection. To obtain greater benefits, so if it offends your interests, it actually offends our own interests. "
Meng Shao originally liked dealing with these businessmen.
They will speak out what they are thinking without reservation, such as interests and mutual use. In the eyes of these businessmen, this is a matter of course.
Of course, if you are no longer of use, they will kick you away without hesitation.
"Yes." Hawes smiled: "Especially me, I can't wait to have a deeper cooperation with you."
Meng Shaoyuan certainly understands what this "deeper" cooperation is.
Counterfeit money!
Making counterfeit money is one thing, but digesting it quickly is another.
Sinclair was a little surprised.
Hawes and Joey are both wealthy and powerful figures in the Shanghai Public Settlement. It seems that they have a very good relationship with Meng Shaoyuan?
He felt lucky to be invited as a guest.
"Mrs. Cai." Meng Shaoyuan turned to Cai Xuefei: "Whether it was before or after, I am very grateful for your assistance to me. If one day you need my help, please tell me and I will not hesitate."
Meng Shaoyuan was truly grateful to Mrs. Qiangwei.
In Shanghai, if I didn't rely on her help in the early days, it would definitely be very difficult. From beginning to end, she helped me a lot.
Although Butler Qiu, who was standing next to her, had a look of contempt and disdain on his face.
Come on, this Butler Qiu will never think highly of himself again in this life.
It doesn't matter.
"Shaoyuan." Cai Xuefei said calmly: "When I first met you, I thought you were very different. This is not a compliment. When the Anti-Japanese War broke out, you rushed to the front line, killed the enemy and established your authority, and you became famous in Shanghai. . I only hate that I am a female prostitute and cannot fight against the enemy with me.
Although there are occasional setbacks at the moment, I always believe that this final victory must belong to us. When you return to Shanghai in the future, all you need is a word and a phone call from you. Xuefei will definitely be obliged to do so. This can be regarded as some contribution that I, a little girl, have made to the Anti-Japanese War. "
The relationship between Meng Shaoyuan and Cai Xuefei is somewhat delicate.
It seemed that they spoke politely, but in fact, they seemed to be old friends who were very familiar with each other. No matter what kind of requirements either person made for the other, it was completely normal.
Meng Shaoyuan smiled: "Everyone, during my absence in Shanghai, Manager Xu Chengbo will be responsible for all business matters. He is my plenipotentiary business representative in Shanghai."
Xu Chengbo stood up and said in fluent English: "Everyone, Mr. Fremont and I have had a very happy cooperation before. There is a war between China and Japan, but this does not prevent us from doing business and making money. Shanghai Huahua The world is full of gold. Even though the Japanese didn't come, we made money. But even if the Japanese came, we still make money.
Japanese people in Shanghai also have to eat, drink and have diarrhea. In my opinion, there is no difference between them and ordinary people. We can even do business in Japanese military camps. I don't know the Japanese rules very well, but I think even if you are a soldier, you have to be paid every month, right? Let them leave the money in Shanghai on the day when military pay is issued! "
Joey was the first to applaud.
Meng Shaoyuan smiled bitterly.
When he was using Xu Chengbo, he told himself that the only bottom line for this person was not to be a traitor, and he could do anything else.
If his words were spread, he might really be regarded as a traitor.
Forget it, perhaps it is this kind of person who is most suitable to deal with the Japanese.
In fact, in Xu Chengbo's view, he did not know how to fight or do intelligence work, and emptying the pockets of the Japanese was his greatest help to the war of resistance.
in principle? What principle?
Just knowing that you are Chinese at all times is the biggest principle.
"Mr. Chuck, Ms. Kayla." Meng Shaoyuan said immediately: "I sincerely thank you for your help to China during this period. It is because of your treatment that many of our wounded people were able to save their lives. This glass of wine, I respect you."
"No, Meng, I can't accept your glass of wine." Dr. Chuck said: "I am very ashamed. My ability is too limited. I have helped too few Chinese people. I watched helplessly. Many Chinese people died on the operating table, but there was nothing I could do.
The war is not over yet and is still going on in Shanghai, but the Consul General of our consulate has already had a conversation with me. He strongly suggested to me not to get involved in the war anymore and not to help the Chinese anymore, because this will This caused strong dissatisfaction and protests from Japan. I gave in, and to my disgrace as a Hospitaller. "
The duty of the Knights Hospitallers is to do their best to help the victims wherever disaster occurs.
They are not commanded by anyone, do not accept threats from anyone, and they only do what they think is right.
But times are different now.
When the consul general received him, Dr. Chuck still resisted, but the consul general convinced the doctor on the basis of national interests.
He gave in.
He didn't know how to face his colleagues in the future.
"This is not a shame, Dr. Chuck." Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "This is not a war that belongs to you. You can just sit back and watch. You are here and have tried your best to help us. We will not forget it and will always do so. Remember. When the Anti-Japanese War is won, the things you have done for China will be remembered in China’s history.”
Dr. Chuck and Ms. Kayla nodded slightly.
"Then it comes to you, Mr. Saltras." A smile appeared on Meng Shaoyuan's face: "I heard that you have encountered some troublesome things recently?"
"Meng, which aspect are you referring to?"
"your position."
Sinclair's expression suddenly turned gloomy.
Yes, I helped Meng Shaoyuan do a lot of things and received a lot of benefits. Of course, I also suffered a lot of pressure for this, especially from Japan.
Japan has proposed to the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce to replace the Commissioner of Police with a Japanese.
And looking at the current situation, it is very likely that the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce Bureau will not be able to withstand the pressure and succumb.
Put yourself on the board?
Serve as the Director of Donations?
no no!
What he wants is the Commissioner of Police, not the damn Commissioner of Donations!
Sinclair sighed: "Yes, Meng, according to the information I got, the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce has already begun to discuss the Japanese proposal. When the Chinese army completely withdraws from Shanghai, I think new appointments will be made soon." Ordered."
"You are my friend." Meng Shaoyuan emphasized the word friend in particular: "I will not let my friends suffer. Maybe you will be wronged temporarily, but it will not be long-term. Please believe that even if you will be replaced position, but it won’t be long before you regain the position of Police Commissioner.”
"Really?" Sinclair couldn't believe it.
Although Meng Shaoyuan has a lot of energy in Shanghai, he can't influence the decision of the Board of Directors of the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, right?
"Because this is what I, Meng Shaoyuan, said." Meng Shaoyuan sneered: "Replacing you is a direct warning to me that my life in Shanghai will be very difficult in the future. I will not allow such a thing to happen. As for All your losses in the future will be borne by me, all of them!"
"Thank you, my dear friend!"
At this moment, Sinclair made a decision. If Meng Shaoyuan could really fulfill his promise, then no matter what he asked him to do in the future, he would agree without hesitation.
The dinner was quite enjoyable. When it came to an end, Meng Shaoyuan looked at the time: "Gentlemen and ladies, if you are free, I would like to invite you to go to Sihang Warehouse with me to take a look. "
"What?"
Before anyone else could express their opinions, Butler Qiu could not wait to say: "There is a war going on there. How can Madam go there at such great risk?"
"It doesn't matter, Butler Qiu." Cai Xuefei didn't seem to care at all: "In Shanghai, with Meng Shaoyuan's protection, what do you have to worry about?"
"Thank you." Meng Shaoyuan stood up and sighed softly: "Our soldiers are in special need of help, and you can do this."
This is also the purpose of Meng Shaoyuan's dinner today.
