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Chapter 1534 Interesting Guy
Chapter 1534 Interesting Guy
"Since they have already burned the warehouse, it means they sensed the danger and decisively took the action of destroying the warehouse and eliminating all traces." Cheng Qianfan frowned slightly and said thoughtfully, "The current situation is that according to what Onodera said, Commander Ikeuchi is very angry and vowed to find out the rat in the military police headquarters."
He said to Kawada Atsuto, "General Ikeuchi's drastic actions may indeed drive these rats even crazier."
Cheng Qianfan was thinking about what Kawada Atsuto had just said.
Was it because he saw the T-Barn burned that he could get a share of 20,000 silver dollars from Pitt's brokered deal, which gave him more and bolder ideas?
Or maybe Master Atsuto had developed a strong aversion to Commander Ikeuchi's previous attempt to use him and the Kawada family, to the point that...
Cheng Qianfan shook his head in his heart and directly rejected the second possibility.
Not so much.
Junichiro Ikeuchi's actions were an open conspiracy, and he and the Kawada family were friends. It can even be said that Junichiro Ikeuchi and Yuji Kawada were allies.
Based on his understanding of Atsuto Kawada, Master Atsuto would not even be too angry about the damage to the family's interests. What Master Atsuto cares most about is his own safety. Therefore, Junichiro Ikeuchi's plan would not really anger Atsuto Kawada.
So, Master Atsuto’s idea is the first one?
Even though Cheng Qianfan knew Kawada Atsuto, a very timid, yet bold and selfish nobleman, he was still shocked that Kawada Atsuto would have such a "desperate" idea.
……
"You are an expert in criminal cases." Kawada Atsuto nodded and said, "Do you also think that those crazy guys are likely to continue burning evidence?"
"This possibility cannot be ruled out." Cheng Qianfan nodded, "Since there is a possibility of being forced into a desperate situation, there is nothing that cannot be done."
Then, seeing Kawada Atsuto's face light up and about to speak, Cheng Qianfan coughed lightly and said with a serious expression, "Master Atsuto, Commander Ikeuchi must have thought of what we are worried about a long time ago and made all the necessary preparations."
Kawada Atsuto understood everything immediately. He took a puff of his cigarette and frowned, saying, "You mean, the commander took the radical investigation to deliberately force these rats out of their hole?"
"It's very likely." Cheng Qianfan nodded and said, "General Chi Nei is in charge of the plan."
He raised his glass to toast Kawada Atsuto, "You are indeed a dedicated young master Atsuto. You are still working so hard even after get off work."
Kawada Atsuto stretched out his finger and tapped Miyazaki Kentaro, "If I didn't know you well, I would really think you were praising me."
"Master Du Ren is willing to listen to advice. This is a character as valuable as gold." Cheng Qianfan said with a serious expression and sincere words, "It is precisely because I understand Master Du Ren that I dare to speak, instead of blindly following Master Du Ren's thoughts to please him and make plans."
Kawada Atsuto laughed.
If Kentaro Miyazaki followed his wishes and gave him advice, he would naturally be happy.
However, Kawada Atsuto was even happier that Miyazaki Kentaro was very rational, not blinded by money, and who dissuaded the issue in time.
In particular, he knew that Miyazaki Kentaro was a very greedy guy. In this situation, Miyazaki was able to remain rational. This just shows that because the matter involved him, Miyazaki Kentaro was able to put aside his greedy desire and remain rational.
"Speaking of which, I am also very upset." Cheng Qianfan flicked the ash from his cigarette, shook his head and said, "Sasagami Umezumi is very cunning. He directly asked me for a list of goods that day and did not inform me of the fire in the warehouse in advance. Otherwise, I could have arranged to temporarily add a batch of goods to the list."
He said to Kawada Atsuto, "These goods belong to Jiujiu Trading."
Seeing Miyazaki Kentaro's frustrated expression, Kawada Atsuto couldn't help but smile, "I once heard someone say, 'Not taking advantage is like suffering a great loss.'"
He smiled and said, "That's what Miyazaki-kun is like now."
……
When Cheng Qianfan was talking to Kawada Atsuto, Sakamoto Ryōno did not interrupt, but listened quietly with interest.
Hearing that Miyazaki-kun and Master Atsuto had finished discussing business, he raised his wrist to check the time on his watch and then said, "Ping Chongyang is so rude to be so late."
He snorted coldly, "This guy is still as unlikable as ever."
Just at this moment, the screen door was opened.
"Sakamoto-kun, you still can't change your bad habit of criticizing others behind their backs." Ping Zhongyangyi's voice sounded at the door.
Sakamoto Ryōno was a little embarrassed to be caught talking about others behind their backs. However, when he looked up and saw Ping Chong Yang Yi's arrogant expression, he couldn't help but sneer, "My character and personality are naturally known to my friends who are familiar with me. I can't be slandered by just one sentence from Ping Chong Jun."
Seeing Sakamoto Ryouno and Hei Chongyang arguing, Onodera Masago also felt overwhelmed.
"Lieutenant Colonel Hirashige, let me introduce you, this is..." said Onodera Masago.
"No need." Ping Chongyang waved his hand. "I have already met Cheng Sang from the police station at the consulate general. So, this must be Major Kawada."
As he spoke, Lieutenant Colonel Ping Chongyangichi took the initiative to extend his hand to Kawada Atsuto.
"Major Kawada." Ping Chongyang took the initiative to apologize, "I was late because of some official business. It was really rude."
"No problem." Kawada Atsuto nodded with a smile. "Lord Okamura has come to Shanghai, and Mr. Ping Shige must be very troubled. I understand."
……
The arrival of the "foreign guest" Ping Chongyangyi, coupled with the fact that Sakamoto Ryouno really disliked this person, made the atmosphere on the scene less lively.
Cheng Qianfan winked at Onodera Masago.
Onodera Changgo nodded and clapped his hands.
The geisha who had been "on call" for a long time immediately pushed open the screen door and came in.
Atsuto Kawada and Chongyang Yi Ping picked a geisha each, and then Cheng Qianfan directly picked a geisha and handed it to Sakamoto Ryouno. Then he hugged a geisha, and amid the geisha's giggles, he took a deep breath on her powdered neck and smiled with satisfaction.
The geisha reluctantly hit Cheng Qianfan lightly, and then was "forced" to feed him wine mouth to mouth.
Kawada Atsuto laughed loudly, clapped his hands and said to Ping Chongyangyi who was looking at Miyazaki Kentaro, "Cheng Sang is an open-minded gentleman. He loves money and beauty the most and never hides it."
"I can see that." Ping Chongyang nodded slightly.
He was quite surprised in his heart. He had originally despised this Chinese police officer from the French Concession Police Station. Even though he had seen this man before at Imamura Hyotaro's place and knew that this man seemed to be highly valued by Imamura Hyotaro, Ping Chongyang still looked down on Cheng Qianfan. He thought that Cheng Qianfan was just a Chinese and would not be taken seriously at all.
But at this moment, Ping Chongyang knew that he was wrong.
He felt that he should re-evaluate the deputy chief inspector of the Central Police Station in the French Concession.
He had met Cheng Qianfan before in the office of Imamura Heitaro. Imamura Heitaro was a senior diplomat with the mission of maintaining relations between the empire and all parties. Therefore, even though Ping Chongyangyi heard Imamura Heitaro's emphasis on Cheng Qianfan, he mostly regarded it as a formalized compliment.
However, this dinner is a private dinner.
Private banquets are the best place to reflect a lot of detailed information.
The fact that a Chinese like Cheng Qianfan can appear here is enough to explain several things.
At the very least, Cheng Qianfan was recognized by Onodera Masago.
The most important thing is that when the geisha came in, he and Atsuto Kawada, as the most distinguished people present, chose the geisha first, which was reasonable.
However, after the two of them selected the geishas, the third person to take action was not Onodera Masago and Sakamoto Ryouno, nor was it today's host Onodera Masago, but the Chinese Cheng Qianfan.
In addition, Cheng Qianfan directly assigned a geisha to Sakamoto Ryouno. What does this mean?
This shows that Cheng Qianfan can help Sakamoto Ryouno make decisions, and judging from the details, Sakamoto Ryouno is accustomed to this.
Then, Cheng Qianfan had already chosen a geisha for himself without considering Onodera Masago, and Onodera Masago had no objection to this.
This can release some detailed information.
At least, tonight, at this private dinner, Cheng Qianfan's status was second only to him and Kawada Atsuto, and above Sakamoto Ryouno and Onodera Masago.
Ping Chongyang couldn't help but take it seriously.
In addition, the most important point is that Cheng Qianfan chose the geisha and did not consider other people, but flirted directly with the geisha.
This is extremely rude.
He immediately looked at Kawada Atsuto. In the eyes of the noble young master who paid great attention to etiquette, this was a very impolite and even disgusting behavior.
However, Kawada Atsuto was not angry. Instead, he laughed out loud and talked about Cheng Qianfan directly in an intimate tone.
What does this mean?
This shows that Cheng Qianfan is highly valued by the young master of the Kawada family. No, to be more precise, from all the details of their words and deeds, it can be seen that the relationship between Cheng Qianfan and Kawada Atsuto is definitely not ordinary.
Ping Chongyang could be dismissive of a Chinese deputy chief inspector of the Central Police Station in the French Concession. However, he could not treat a Chinese police officer in the French Concession who had a very good relationship with the young master of the Kawada family with common sense.
……
This is a lot of fun.
A guy who is very good at livening up the atmosphere.
Ping Chongyang gave his further evaluation.
Although Onodera Masago was the host, the atmosphere of the private banquet was completely controlled by Cheng Qianfan.
This person is very good at livening up the atmosphere. Whether it is the customs and culture of China, the stories of European customs, or even the war going on far away in Europe, Cheng Qianfan can always make a good introduction and liven up the atmosphere with his eloquent words.
The most important thing is that this person can take good care of everyone. He can catch up on everyone's topics and no one will feel left out.
Funny, and pretty good guy.
Cheng Qianfan reminded Ping Chongyang of those Chinese who defected to the empire, flattered the empire in every way, and provided help to the empire.
However, Cheng Qianfan was different from those "friends of the empire". Although he livened up the atmosphere like a socialite, he was very natural and not flattering.
Well, it's more like a relationship between friends.
Get along with friends?
Ping Chongyang looked at Cheng Qianfan in surprise. He was puzzled as to how a Chinese could get along with people including the young master of the Kawada family, and was the kind of friend recognized by Kawada Atsuto, Sakamoto Ryono and Onodera Masago.
This is somewhat incredible.
Even he himself felt it was very natural and did not have much aversion to it.
……
"Mr. Cheng speaks Japanese very well." Ping Chongyang glanced at Cheng Qianfan and said.
"I once studied at the East Asian College of Culture and Literature of the Empire of Japan in Shanghai," said Cheng Qianfan. "I made a lot of Japanese friends at school, and we got along very well."
"I see." Ping Chongyang nodded.
The East Asia Academy of Culture and Literature was one of the countless tentacles of the empire extending into China, and it trained many Chinese people who were friendly to the empire.
During the struggle between China's revolutionary parties and the Qing government, many of the revolutionaries had studied at the East Asia College.
In addition, there are also many people from the Empire who graduated from the East Asia College of Literature, and these people can be regarded as the "Family of Literature".
Among the core members of the East Asia Common Culture Association, as many as six had served as prime ministers of the empire, namely Okuma Shigenobu, Inukai Tsuyoshi, Uchida Yasuya, and Konoe Fumimaro.
It can be said that the influence of the East Asian common language system in the empire is very huge.
Ping Chongyang suddenly had an idea. As far as he knew, Mr. Iwai Eiichi of Iwai Mansion was a graduate of East Asia College of Literature.
Could it be that it is for this reason that Cheng Qianfan is highly valued and recognized by Iwai Eiichi, Imamura Heitaro and others?
……
When Cheng Qianfan saw Ping Chongyang taking the initiative to talk to him, he knew that the first step of his plan had succeeded.
Dai Chunfeng sent a secret telegram, asking him to find out Gangcun's real intention of stopping in Shanghai before returning to Japan; whether the Japanese Tenth Army intended to launch a major war, and the Japanese military's combat intentions and operational objectives.
This task can be said to be extremely difficult. No matter which established target of investigation it is, it is very difficult to complete.
Cheng Qianfan placed the breakthrough point for completing the task on Ping Chongyangyi.
However, he knew that even though he was extremely anxious, he must not talk about "official business" or mention Gangcun in any way.
Of course, his current identity is Cheng Qianfan, deputy chief inspector of the Central Police Station in the French Concession, not the Japanese agent Kentaro Miyazaki, so naturally there is no so-called "official business" to discuss.
Therefore, Cheng Qianfan just "played his true colors", acted unrestrainedly, livened up the atmosphere without restraint, and acted as the "socialite" of this private banquet.
At the same time, the most important thing is to subtly express his close relationship with Atsuto Kawada in this subtle way.
He believed that this would arouse Ping Chongyangyi's strong interest and he would take the bait.
This is a very targeted plan for Ping Chongyangyi that Cheng Qianfan made based on what he learned about Ping Chongyangyi's character from Sakamoto Ryouno and Onodera Masago, as well as his own judgment and impression of Ping Chongyangyi's last encounter.
The more arrogant he is to those below him and the more he tries to curry favor with those above him, the more extraordinary his performance will be, and the more he will attract Ping Chongyangyi's attention, because Ping Chongyangyi had previously disdained him.
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