Ning Zhiheng knew that Zuo Rou was a genuine northern girl, with a strong and cheerful personality and a ruthless way of doing things. She was by no means an ordinary weak woman. However, since following him, her personality had become much gentler. In the past, she would not have paid attention to such trivial matters.
"Let's forget it. It's just dinner. Why make such a fuss? When I was little, my grandfather was still alive. We couldn't even wear a suit at home. I was still writing with a calligraphy brush when I was over ten years old. We weren't allowed to use a fountain pen. I never thought I would be able to sit here with you and have a Western meal!" Ning Zhiheng said with a smile.
He came from an extremely conservative scholarly family and was naturally taciturn, never good at expressing his emotions. If it weren't for his experiences in his previous life, he probably wouldn't even care about Western food, let alone these details.
Ning Zhiheng raised his glass again in greeting, and Zuo Rou also raised her glass in agreement. Ning Zhiheng wanted to say something, but he couldn't find the words. In the end, he could only smile awkwardly and say, "I still hope that in the years to come, we can sit here peacefully and enjoy the Western food you cook!"
Upon hearing this, Zuo Rou felt a surge of sweetness in her heart, her face glowing like spring blossoms, and she softly echoed, "Yes, may you be safe and sound!"
The two ate their dinner quietly, exchanging a few words from time to time. The atmosphere was warm and cozy, and Ning Zhiheng liked this feeling very much. He had always been hiding in the shadows, walking on the edge of danger, and the high level of mental fatigue and tension was relieved at this moment.
“Although Shanghai is behind enemy lines, I feel it’s better than Nanjing. Here, I can see you whenever I want. I can cook and do laundry for you every day and take care of your daily life. I really want to stay here forever,” Zuo Rou said softly.
“Shanghai is the most important city in China. Its status and significance are extraordinary. We will always stay here. Besides, even if we leave, we will never be separated!” Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly and said reassuringly, “I heard that you have been learning Japanese from those two translators recently?”
Nothing that happened at this intelligence station could escape Ning Zhiheng's notice. When Yi Hua'an and Zuo Rou came to Shanghai, they brought two Japanese translators from the Nanjing headquarters. Now, Zuo Rou has also started learning Japanese.
Zuo Rou nodded and said, "Are you going to downtown Shanghai again? That's under Japanese influence, and I'm really worried about you. I wanted to go with you, but I don't speak Japanese and I'm afraid I'll mess things up for you, so I wanted to learn some!"
Ning Zhiheng knew what she was thinking, and naturally she was worried about his safety, so she wanted to accompany him on the mission.
"Learning Japanese is certainly a good thing. Having a skill to protect yourself can even save your life in a critical moment. However, learning Japanese is a long-term process. If you can't become extremely proficient, you still can't accompany me on missions!"
“But Major Yi said you haven’t been learning Japanese for very long! I think I can do it too!” Zuo Rou was full of confidence. She was clear-headed, intelligent, and made rapid progress in learning Japanese.
However, it certainly cannot compare to Ning Zhiheng. Ning Zhiheng's process of learning Japanese is something that no one else can replicate. Even his Japanese teacher, Yi Hua'an, still finds it unbelievable!
Ning Zhiheng was aware of this, but he was unwilling to discourage Zuo Rou's enthusiasm. After all, he strongly supported Zuo Rou learning Japanese. It was very important for a special agent to constantly learn necessary knowledge to enrich himself.
"Then you'll have to work even harder, otherwise by the time the Japanese are all driven away, your Japanese will still be useless!" Ning Zhiheng joked.
Zuo Rou took these words seriously. She clenched her right fist and waved it solemnly, as if to cheer herself up and express her determination. She looked adorable, and Ning Zhiheng couldn't help but smile.
Then he said seriously, "I really should go to the city. The matter of Lu Tianqiao and Fu Yaozu has kept me in the concession for so long. Many things there should start now. Prepare $150,000 tomorrow, I need to take it with me!"
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