"Your Majesty Colonel, it is my honor to meet you."
Hahara Koichi was very polite: "I'm really sorry, it's really rude to disturb you while you are eating."
"It doesn't matter, Hahara-kun." Matsumoto Nitsugi said calmly: "In Nanjing, you helped my daughter. I haven't had the chance to thank you yet. Since you are here, let's have a meal together."
"Why are you so embarrassed?"
"I said yes."
"Then I won't be polite."
What is he here for?
Zhen Naizi looked calm on the face, but suddenly became nervous in his heart.
Shao Yuanjun and himself took advantage of him and successfully sent themselves back to Shanghai.
Did he discover something to expose himself to his father?
"Miss Manaiko, was it a smooth trip back to Shanghai from Nanjing?" Hikari Hahara asked as he sat down one by one.
Makoto replied politely: "It's too troublesome for you. The people you sent are very attentive. Without you and them, I really don't know how I would have returned to Shanghai."
"Miss Manaiko is safe, so I can rest assured." Koichi Hahara said immediately: "In Nanjing, many enemy forces are still active, and it is very unrest there. Especially the enemy's agents are always there. They are trying every possible means to undermine our management of Nanjing, and always want to bring out some illegal intelligence through various means."
He knows... He knows...
Makoto kept saying this in his mind... But why didn't he say it outright instead of going in such a circle?
Maybe it's because he doesn't have enough evidence?
Matsumoto Nitsugi frowned: "Hahara-kun, it seems that there is something in your words?"
"No, no, His Excellency Colonel." Koichi Hahara said hurriedly: "I will never dare to say anything obscure. It is already a great honor for me to meet His Excellency Colonel today. However, Miss Manaiko ran away alone. Nanjing, yes, one person... is too dangerous, and may even be used by enemy agents. If such a terrible thing really happens, it may be a kind of damage to the reputation of His Excellency Colonel."
Matsumoto Hitsugu narrowed his eyes and looked at him.
"I am able to come to Shanghai to see His Excellency Colonel today because of the receptions that will be held simultaneously in Shanghai and Nanjing tomorrow. I will be responsible for the contact with Shanghai on behalf of Nanjing." Koichi Hahara said respectfully: "If not I’m afraid it will be difficult for me to meet His Excellency Colonel this time. Well, I won’t delay His Excellency Colonel and Miss Makoto’s dinner. I’ll take my leave.”
Matsumoto Hitsugu nodded and said nothing.
"Miss Manaiko, take care of yourself." Hikaru Hahara stood up and bowed deeply to Matsumoto Nitsugi and Manaiko.
After he left, Matsumoto Nitsugi remained silent without saying a word.
"Father, what's wrong with you?" Shinoko asked cautiously.
"This person is not simple."
Matsumoto Nitsuji finally said: "Manako, you didn't go to Nanjing alone, someone took you there, right? I know that my daughter is actually a very stubborn person. Once she decides something, she will never Changed. The things my daughter doesn’t want to say, no matter how hard I try, she won’t say them either.
Makoto, Koichi Hahara came here today specifically to tell me that you did something you shouldn't have done in Nanjing. He knew, but he didn't tell anyone, he was keeping it a secret. But why should he keep it a secret? Because I am your father. He is very smart and knows not to expose the truth, not only to protect you, but also to protect himself. "
"Father, he is talking nonsense." Shinoko raised his voice.
"No, he is telling the truth." A smile appeared on Matsumoto Nitsugi's face: "Look at my real clothes. When I lie, I still hold my clothes tightly like when I was a child. Do you think Even if you really take some measures, will my father be willing to blame you? Even if it's a big deal, I will help you cover it up."
At this moment, Shinoko almost burst into tears. She almost told her father the whole truth.
I can't say it, I definitely can't say it, because this matter is too important.
"Dad doesn't want to know the truth of the matter." Matsumoto Nitsugi continued: "But, Shinoko, you must not do similar things again in the future. You have to know that dad is just a colonel, and there are many officials under his jurisdiction. Me, if something bad gets spread, even dad won't be able to protect you."
"I understand, Father."
What an innocent child. One sentence is equivalent to admitting that all the facts are true.
Matsumoto Nitsugi didn't want to ask any questions. He only knew that as long as he was alive, he had to protect his dear daughter no matter what...
…
The sound of firecrackers outside has started to crackle.
Everyone's face turned red.
The alcohol and the heat in the room.
At 10 o'clock, Cai Xuefei had already left.
For her, it was already very late before she went to bed.
Meng Shaoyuan suddenly stood up: "Which of you wants to see what New Year's Eve in Shanghai is like?"
"Okay, okay." Yuri Ai Yamashita was the first to call out.
She drank a lot today and looked a little drunk.
Wu Jingyi also drank a lot of wine, but she still remained calm and sober: "Director Meng, there are only a few of us. If we encounter any danger, we should call a few more people together..."
"How can there be so many dangers?" Meng Shaoyuan looked at it but didn't care at all: "This is Shanghai, Shanghai in China. I am a Chinese, even when I go out, I have to look forward and backward. If the news spreads, it will make people laugh! Let's go, let's go, Everyone, let’s go! By the way, bring me a few packages of vegetables and a few bottles of wine, I want to see a few people.”
…
Outside, there are fireworks.
The firecrackers kept going off and the fireworks kept going brilliant.
The children ran around excitedly, clapped their hands and screamed happily watching the fireworks.
There is no war.
There was no sound of gunfire.
All this has been temporarily away from all Chinese people.
Foreigners living nearby also came to the balconies and doorsteps of their homes in twos and threes to watch China’s happiest festival of the year.
"It's beautiful." Hawes praised: "This is our Christmas that is different. On Christmas, the whole family gets together, that is the greatest warmth. But here, it is even more lively and joyful."
"Do you know why? Because of people." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "On such a festival, people will always temporarily forget their sorrow and pain. There are many, many people in China. In such a special festival, happiness will continue quickly. .”
He led a group of people and walked slowly.
In front, there are several low-rise houses that look out of place with the surrounding bungalows.
This place is affiliated to the Hushang Electric Lighting Company and is mainly responsible for the surrounding street lighting. Usually, there is always a light inspector living here. Directly under the management of the auditor.
The electric light inspector in this area is named Li Ajiu. He is from outside and has been working here for almost a year. Alone, with no wife or children. He is usually very honest, and he is very willing to do something for those around him if they ask him for something.
Meng Shaoyuan and his people actually came to the house and knocked hard on the door.
The lights inside were still on, and it was obvious that Li Ajiu hadn't slept yet, but after a while, a voice came out: "Who is it? It's so late."
"it's me!"
This is a strange way of calling the door, but it is also very effective. it's me? Who are you? But in most cases, the owner will still open the door.
Sure enough, the door opened, and Li Ajiu looked at the group of people outside the door suspiciously: "Who are you?"
"Come here to see you." Meng Shaoyuan said to himself and forced his way in.
As expected, Li Ajiu was still awake. On a small table, there was half a fish, a vegetable, and half a bowl of wine.
"This is too hard." Meng Shaoyuan took two packages of vegetables and a bottle of wine and put them on the table: "Here, I'll add food to you."
"Sir, I don't know you." Li Ajiu was confused.
"You don't know me, but I know you." Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "You are forty years old this year, right, Fukushima Koki?"
The sound of "Hongyi Fukushima" made "Li Ajiu"'s face change drastically.
"Don't be afraid, today is New Year's Eve, I won't kill anyone." Meng Shaoyuan still said with a smile: "Besides, you are just an outside agent, responsible for monitoring this area, there is no benefit if I kill you. I, Meng Shaoyuan, will not kill you. Such a nobody!"
Meng Shaoyuan! This person turned out to be Meng Shaoyuan!
Fukushima Koki felt cold all over.
This person is actually a Japanese? Even Wu Jingyi didn't grasp this situation.
"You have worked hard here for a year, and you said your boss didn't even come to express condolences to you." Meng Shaoyuan actually patted him on the shoulder: "But it's no wonder, you haven't made any achievements this year. What useful information has been passed on? No wonder your boss doesn't want to see you. It's the Chinese New Year, and I have to give you extra food.
Tomorrow, report the information about my coming to your place to your superior. I know exactly how many contact points you have in the public concession and who is responsible for where. Also, tomorrow is the first day of the Lunar New Year, which is a good day. I heard that your consulate will hold a reception. I will remove your contact points one by one on this day! "
Fukushima Koki has never seen such an arrogant person, who actually told the enemy his plan clearly.
At this moment, Wu Jingyi suddenly understood why Meng Shaoyuan did what he did.
He will do a big thing at the Great Bright Cinema tomorrow, and he must minimize all dangers so that his plan can be executed smoothly. The best way to make the Japanese special organization become a mess and be at a loss is to:
Meng Shaoyuan wanted to kill someone!
The Chinese and Japanese secret services have just ceased war, and during the negotiation process, Meng Shaoyuan never showed up, which will definitely make the other party worried.
Now, he suddenly revealed his plan to kill people openly.
It is completely conceivable that even if the Japanese cannot determine the authenticity, they will definitely be in chaos.
A person's name can cause such a big shock in an instant. Only Master Meng can do it, right?
