Upon hearing Luo Xingchao's words, Hu Yunhe quickly put on a smiling face and said, "Director Luo, please don't make fun of me. My shoulders are too narrow to handle big things. If you asked me to deal with the Military Intelligence Bureau, I would be exhausted in two days. Only you and the director in this Special Agent Headquarters can handle this situation!"
"Don't talk nonsense, don't distinguish between primary and secondary matters!" Luo Xingchao said, feigning displeasure, but then couldn't help but smile knowingly and made a gesture to invite Hu Yunhe to go downstairs together.
Hu Yunhe knew that his flattery had worked, and he kept saying, "If you ask me, you are too modest. After the air disaster involving Deputy Director Wang, our Special Agent Headquarters should promote another deputy director to assist the director's work. Director Luo, you are the only one who can be this person!"
"Oh, no, you flatter me, Director Hu, haha!"
Luo Xingchao's smile grew even more gentle as he walked, saying, "In our Special Agent Headquarters, besides the Director, who else can shoulder this responsibility? We're all here to share the Director's burdens; nothing else matters, don't you think? Haha!"
Hu Yunhe nodded in agreement. The two chatted and laughed as they left the office building. Then Luo Xingchao seemed to suddenly remember something, stopped in his tracks, and said, "Director Hu, I heard that your Yongchangtai Silver Shop has excellent craftsmanship. The master craftsman is Master Chen, right?"
Upon hearing this, Hu Yunhe quickly nodded and said, "Yes, this Master Chen is one of the most renowned craftsmen in Shanghai. I paid a hefty price to hire him. So, Director Luo, what do you mean by this...?"
Luo Xingchao nodded, looked around to make sure no one else was nearby, and then said in a low voice, "I'm thinking of ordering a set of pure gold women's headdresses, the latest style. Is it convenient for you?"
The implication was clear: this set of pure gold headdress was intended as a gift for a woman, and she didn't want others to know. Hu Yunhe immediately understood.
"Convenient, convenient!"
Hu Yunhe was overjoyed. Luo Xingchao had always been someone he had tried his best to curry favor with. Although Director Luo's position was not as high as the director's, he had a Japanese background and his position in the Special Agent Headquarters was as secure as Mount Tai. Anyone who became the director would have to give him a lot of respect. This could definitely be a backup plan for him.
In this chaotic world, who can guarantee that personnel changes won't occur in the future? Hu Yunhe had long wanted to befriend Luo Xingchao, but his position was low before, and the two didn't have much contact. Now that he had just been promoted to section chief, he finally had the opportunity to make friends, so he naturally wouldn't let it go. He quickly nodded and said, "Leave this matter to me. I'll have Master Chen design and produce it personally. It will definitely satisfy you, Section Chief Luo. When do you need it?"
Luo Xingchao pondered for a moment, as if calculating the time, before finally saying, "Let's do it in the next few days, the sooner the better. I'll just have to trouble Director Hu!"
Hu Yunhe patted his chest and said readily, "Director Luo, you're too kind. I've got it figured out, and I'll get it done for you as quickly as possible!"
The two grew closer as they talked, and Hu Yunhe wanted to try to get closer to him, but Luo Xingchao raised his hand to check the time, clearly in a hurry, before waving and quickly leaving.
Watching Luo Xingchao's retreating figure, Hu Yunhe was secretly pleased. As for the pure gold headdress that was about to be made, although it was quite valuable, it was not of any interest to Luo Xingchao and Hu Yunhe. Hu Yunhe naturally would not let Luo Xingchao actually spend money.
Luo Xingchao's behavior today was clearly an attempt to curry favor with him, which was a good sign, and he should seize this rare opportunity.
Hu Yunhe also got into his private car and drove towards his jewelry store. Before long, he arrived at Yongchangtai Jewelry Store.
His shop is located in the most bustling eastern part of Shanghai, a street lined with gold and silver shops and their signs, making it the largest gold and silver distribution center in Shanghai.
Yongchangtai Silver Shop has a large storefront and is decorated in a magnificent style. It is a well-known old brand in the area. Hu Yunhe used to work here. Later, he took over the business from his former employer. All his hard work over the years is done here, so he values it very much. Although he has hired a manager, he still tries to take time to come and keep an eye on the business.
This area is also adjacent to Hongkou District, where the Japanese were concentrated. It was an area managed by the Japanese, with not only Japanese soldiers patrolling here, but also many of the police. Therefore, Kuomintang agents generally did not carry out assassination activities here, as the results were low, the risks were high, and it was unwise.
Therefore, Hu Yunhe was not worried about safety. He only brought a driver/bodyguard with him each time he went out, and there were never any problems.
Hu Yunhe parked his car in front of his own jewelry store, got out of the car, and went straight into the store.
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