Ning Zhiheng didn't bring many people this time. Besides Matsudaira Hidemi, there was only his personal secretary Yi Huaan, and ten bodyguards led by Kimura Maki, along with a high-powered radio.
Kagesa Hiroki wouldn't say anything about this, after all, Fujiwara Tomohito was the chairman of Fujiwara Company, and he had many business affairs to handle. He carried a commercial radio with him, and no one would be so blind as to say a word.
Kagesa Yuki has already made all the arrangements for this trip. Wang Tianhai and his group will set off for Qingdao tomorrow. Because Kagesa Yuki needs to go to Qingdao in advance to meet with Tsuchihara Keiji, the head of the North China Special Higher Police Section, to discuss some matters, he and Ning Zhiheng will set off a day earlier.
The distance from Shanghai to Qingdao is not far, only a three-hour flight. At 4 p.m., the plane landed at Qingdao Airport, and Ning Zhiheng and his entourage disembarked from the private plane.
At this moment, Keiji Tsuchihara led a group of people to the airport to welcome Hiroki Kagesa and Zhiheng Ning.
Upon meeting, Tsuchihara Keiji stepped forward and approached Ning Zhiheng first, smiling slightly as he said, "Fujiwara-kun, it's been a long time. I never expected to meet you here again. I'm so happy to see you!"
After speaking, he bowed slightly in greeting. His attitude was sincere, his expression natural, and there was no sign of reluctance.
Ning Zhiheng, beaming with joy, said, "General Tsuchihara, it's been a long time! I've missed you dearly!"
After speaking, they bowed and greeted each other. Both of them were seasoned officials, and their formalities were so natural and appropriate that any outsider would probably think they were two long-lost friends reunited.
Then, Keiji Tsuchihara introduced a major general to Ning Zhiheng, saying, "This is Major General Kazuhiko Mitani of the Army Garrison Command. He heard that Fujiwara-kun was visiting Qingdao, so he came with me to welcome him."
Ning Zhiheng looked up and saw that Major General Mitani Kazuhiko was not tall, about forty years old, and although his appearance was ordinary, his eyes were extremely sharp, and he could be seen to be a shrewd and capable person.
"Fujiwara-kun, it's an honor to meet you!" Major General Kazuhiko Mitani stepped forward and greeted Ning Zhiheng first.
Major General Kazuhiko Mitani was very attentive; he had come specifically to welcome Ning Zhiheng. If it were only Hiroki Kagesa who came, Keiji Tsuchihara would have been enough to greet him, and the garrison would not have made a fuss. In particular, given the long-standing antagonism between the Central China and North China regions, military officers like Kazuhiko Mitani would not have been impressed by Hiroki Kagesa, the head of intelligence in Central China.
However, Fujiwara no Tomohito's status was different. As a direct descendant of the Fujiwara family, no matter which part of the garrison in China, they could not afford to disrespect him. Therefore, the level of reception was raised, with Major General Mitani Kazuhiko personally welcoming him. This also shows that Kagesa Hiroki's efforts had been effective. With someone of Fujiwara no Tomohito's status accompanying him, the North China side dared not be negligent in the slightest.
Ning Zhiheng bowed in return and said with a smile, "General Mitani, I hope you will take good care of me during my visit to Qingdao!"
Ning Zhiheng readily accepted the goodwill shown by the Qingdao garrison.
Kagesa Hiroki was an old acquaintance of both of them, especially with Tsuchihara Keiji, who was an old rival. After exchanging a few pleasantries, everyone got into the motorcade and headed to the Huiying Hotel.
The group arrived at the Huiying Hotel, where Major General Kazuhiko Mitani personally arranged a room for Ning Zhiheng. Kagesa Hiroki had also made arrangements beforehand. Ning Zhiheng and his party were assigned to a row of rooms on the east side of the top floor of the Huiying Hotel, which faced the sea and had a great view.
Kagesa Hiroki and the Kagesa Agency personnel were arranged in the west room. After everything was settled, Mitani Kazuhiko smiled at Ning Zhiheng and said, "Fujiwara-kun, General Tsuchihara and I have prepared a banquet to welcome you tonight. It will be held in the banquet hall on the second floor. We hope you will do us the honor of attending!"
At this point, he turned to Kagesa Hiroki and said, "I would like to ask General Kagesa to attend as a sign of respect!"
Ning Zhiheng smiled and nodded in agreement, saying, "General Mitani, you're too kind. I'll take my leave then."
Kagesa Hiroki nodded in agreement, thanked Mitani Kazuhiko, and the two of them saw Mitani Kazuhiko and Tsuchihara Keiji out the door.
Watching Mitani Kazuhiko leave, Kagesa Hiroki's expression turned serious. He gestured for Ning Zhiheng to be quiet, then waved his hand, and several officers from the Kagesa Agency immediately began to check the room one by one.
Ning Zhiheng understood that they were checking the house for listening devices. These officers were special talents who had received rigorous espionage training. They were well-versed in intelligence work techniques, quick and skillful, and searched every suspicious corner. In particular, they carefully cleaned up the telephones and wires in the house.
Kageyama Yuki and Ning Zhiheng were very patient, and only after watching the intelligence officers search all the rooms did they feel relieved.
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