The next day, as soon as Chieko went to work in the morning, she came to the manager's office and reported to Oshima Yoshikura. Chieko told the story of her exchange with Takeda Kaede, but of course she only told the part that needed to be told. Finally, he expressed his judgment: "Manager, based on Takeda-kun's performance in all aspects, my subordinates believe that it is very likely that he is a direct descendant of the Takeda family. Moreover, he also revealed that on the day of the transaction, he was not the main person in charge. He is a more important figure in the Takeda family.”
Oshima Yoshikura basically agrees with Chieko's judgment. He knows that the social hierarchy in Japan is very strict, and it is not easy for ordinary people to pretend to be children of aristocrats. Basic judgments can be made based on conversation, knowledge, hobbies and education.
After thinking carefully for a while, Oshima Yoshikura said: "Since he is an important figure in the Takeda family, we cannot neglect him. When do you want him to come over today? I am a little impatient to see this person who can make Chieko favor him. You have a great Mr. Takeda.”
After saying that, he looked meaningfully at Chieko's beautiful, rosy and smooth face, and secretly said, "Looking at Chieko's radiant expression, she might have crawled into that person's bed last night, right? She really knows how to seize the opportunity." It seems that this beautiful woman will never be with me in the future. But even if you, Takeda, are a noble child, you still have to drink the leftovers of your own soup, hehe! It’s really comfortable to think about it!"
Chieko blushed at Oshima Yoshikura's obscene look, and had to hold back the disgust and displeasure in her heart and said quickly: "Hi, he will come to visit the manager at 2 o'clock this afternoon." After that, he bowed and left.
At 2 o'clock in the afternoon, Oshima Yoshikura, the manager of Japan Yongjin Bank in Tianjin, finally met Takeda Kaede who came to negotiate. This time it was a formal negotiation, so the meeting place between Oshima Yoshikura and Takeda Kaede was set up in a reception room on the second floor of the bank. After the two met, they started to greet and chat for a while.
Oshima Yoshikura happened to have gone to college in Kyoto, and the two naturally chatted about the life and scenery of Kyoto. Takeda Kaede's conversation is witty and yet still reserved as a noble child. Every time he mentions the beautiful scenery and delicious food in Kyoto, he refers directly to those small shops with authentic tastes that only those who have lived in Kyoto for a long time know, or those big shots often go to. There are many high-end places that Oshima Yoshikura has heard of but is not qualified to enter.
Later, Oshima Yoshikura vaguely mentioned that a senior figure from the Ito family, the major shareholder of Eikan Bank, came to China for inspection last week. After hearing this, Takeda Kaede said happily: "What? Uncle Yugi Ito came to China? Then? But it's great. The Ito family and our Takeda family are family friends, will he come to Tianjin? If I can meet Uncle Yugi Ito this time, that will be the best news I have heard since I came to China."
Oshima Yoshikura said a little embarrassed: "I'm sorry to disappoint Takeda-kun. Ito-sama only stayed in Shanghai for two days before returning home."
Takeda Kaede looked disappointed and murmured: "That's such a pity. It would be great if I could see him. It has been two years since my family sent me to China. I really miss my hometown. At that time, every time I arrived, During the school holidays, I went to the kendo hall to train in the morning, and in the afternoon I went to the Uehara Kaikan to drink fragrant tea and chat with Uncle Ito for a few games. It was really a pleasant thing!"
At this time, Oshima Yoshikura had completely believed in Takeda Kaede's aristocratic status, and had even begun to think of climbing up the dragon and adhering to the phoenix. How could ordinary people know the name of Ito Yugi, the director of Yongjin Bank assigned by the Ito family, except for the senior management of Yongjin Bank. Moreover, very few people know that Ito Yugi loves Go. Even he only revealed it after hearing that his boss had drunk too much. Only upper-class people who are close to the Ito family can understand these things.
And how can it be simple for someone who can go to Uehara Kaikan every day? Uehara Kaikan is a famous private club in Kyoto, Japan. They are all places where famous literati and prostitutes gather in Kyoto, and it is impossible for ordinary people to enter. It has been almost 5 years since Oshima Yoshikura was stationed in China by Yongjin Bank Headquarters. His homesickness is even worse. He thinks that this time is also an opportunity for him. As long as he takes good care of the nobleman in front of him, he can return home. It’s about words.
With this thought in mind, Oshima Yoshikura became more than enthusiastic. He even began to smile a little flatteringly and said, "Does Takeda-kun also like Go? That's great. I usually don't have any hobbies, and I only like this game." I wonder if I’ll be lucky enough to get Takeda-kun’s guidance?”
Takeda Kaede raised his eyebrows and his eyes began to shine. "Oh... Oshima-kun is really a like-minded person, so what are you waiting for? Let's compete for a few games first, and then talk about other things."
Oshima Yoshikura sighed inwardly: "This is the casual style of noble children. When it comes to hobbies, business matters can be put aside first."
Immediately, he quickly ordered Chieko, who was serving tea, to go to his office to get the Go chess.
The two men set up a chessboard and started fighting in this small living room.
Chieko was serving tea next to her. After experiencing the passion last night, her heart had been firmly tied to the handsome man in front of her. At this time, a pair of beautiful, water-colored eyes were staring at Takeda Kaede's face without blinking, looking at him in fascination as he frowned at the chessboard in deep contemplation, and his chic and unrestrained behavior in making decisive moves, every move touched her heartstrings. , I just felt that it was worth dying for him at this time.
Unknowingly, it was afternoon, and the two players had already played four games. When Oshima Yoshikura surrendered for the last time, even though he had deliberately flattered him before, he now had to admit the gap in chess strength between the two sides. He said with a frustrated face: "Takeda-kun is really a master of chess, which makes people admire you. I am a bit overestimating my abilities. I think Takeda-kun's level is already comparable to those of domestic masters. I am too far behind, It really makes you laugh."
"Thank you, Oshima-kun. I can't call myself a master at my level. I just got guidance from the elders in the family and have been setting up the chess records for a few years. On the contrary, Oshima-kun has made some wonderful moves. You see. here……"
I saw Takeda Kaede pointing at the chessboard, pointing out several rare tricks of Oshima Yoshikura one by one, and then also expressed his thoughts on the response of the backhand, which greatly impressed Oshima Yoshikura. After the two discussed for a while, Oshima raised his wrist, looked at the time and said: "Takeda-kun is indeed a son of a noble family. I admire him for his insights and demeanor. It's already time to get off work. I can't help you." Give up, I would like to invite Takeda-kun to have a few drinks together, and continue to listen to Takeda-kun’s advice while drinking. I hope Takeda-kun will appreciate you."
Takeda Kaede smiled slightly and said: "Oshima-kun is too polite. In this case, I will be disrespectful. Besides, discussing chess while drinking wine is really a fascinating thing."
Oshima Yoshikura was overjoyed when he heard this.
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In the evening, Oshima Yoshikura, who had a pleasant drink and had a great time, made an appointment with Takeda Kaede again to have a detailed discussion at the bank tomorrow, and then insisted on sending Takeda Kaede back to the hotel before saying goodbye and going home.
An hour later, Takeda Kaede appeared at the door of the hotel again. He looked around casually, then called a rickshaw and drove towards Asahi Street.
Not long after, the rickshaw stopped in front of a house on Asahi Street. After Takeda Kaede paid the rickshaw driver, he stood on the street, lit a cigarette, and walked slowly forward. When he saw that the rickshaw had gone away and disappeared, he threw the cigarette on the ground and stamped it out with his feet. He strode to a two-story house and knocked gently on the door.
After a while, the door was half-opened, and a person's head came out to take a look, and then let Takeda Kaede in.
After Takeda Kaede entered the room, he saw a young man of seventeen or eighteen years old in casual clothes looking at him with a smile. He immediately bowed and said, "I have met you, sir."
The adult Takeda talks about is Zhou Wen.
It turned out that Zhou Wen and the others arrived in Tianjin by train five days ago. Soon they contacted the two brothers Zhao Yi and Zhao Shun who had been sent back before, and their eldest sister Zhao Ying.
Zhao Ying is twenty-seven or eighty years old, and she is also extremely beautiful. Coupled with many years of professional training, every move she makes is charming, full of the sexiness and charm of a mature woman. But she didn't dare to show off in front of Zhou Wen. After learning that her two younger brothers had become Zhou Wen's sect, she knew that this was an opportunity for the three siblings to escape from their misery and become good people, so she naturally treated Zhou Wen as her master. .
After seeing Zhou Wen at that time, Zhao Ying knelt down and saluted politely. After thanking Zhou Wen for saving the lives of the two brothers Zhao Yi and Zhao Shun, she also directly begged Zhou Wen to take her into his sect. Zhao Ying said: "I want the young master to know that although I am a fallen flower and a willow, I am not worthy of the young master's eyes. But I have experienced some ups and downs in the world, and I also know a little about the heretics and gossips in the world. In the future, The young master will always need it. I hope the young master will take it in."
Zhou Wen did not stop Zhao Ying from kneeling. He knew that people in the world of this era were doing this. Since you want to take care of someone else, you must first clarify the identity of master and servant, and then you will be entrusted with life and death. If you are too polite, it will easily lead to other thoughts, so he immediately agreed to Zhao Ying's request without being verbose. Regardless of whether Zhao Ying is useful or not, you kidnapped both her brothers and there is no reason to leave her alone as a woman.
However, Zhou Wen did not dare to tell her about his plan to rob Yongjin Bank. She was just asked to take her brothers to find a few cars and prepare them.
At this time, Tianjin was the largest and most prosperous city in northern China and the second largest city in China after Shanghai. As early as after the Second Opium War, Britain was the first to establish a concession in Tianjin through a series of unequal treaties. After the Eight-Power Allied Forces invaded China, countries such as France, the United States, Germany, Italy, Russia, Japan, the Austro-Hungarian Empire, and Belgium successively established concessions in Tianjin. Since then, Tianjin has become the largest distribution center and port in the north where imperialist powers plundered China's resources and wealth while dumping large quantities of products into China.
In Tianjin, it is not easy to find a few cars after Zhao Ying and Zhao Yi have been involved in the underworld for many years.
