Hirao Daichi's voice was like a heavy hammer, striking everyone's hearts. The fate of Uemura Nozomi was right before their eyes. This Hirao Daichi was simply too fierce and barbaric. His aura completely overwhelmed everyone, and for a moment the room was silent.
Fukuda saw Hirao Daichi's fierce gaze sweep over him again, and his body went limp. He bowed deeply and said in fear, "Hirao-kun, everything will be as you arrange. I would never dare to have any objections."
Hirao Daichi's gaze swept over the crowd, and no one dared to meet his eyes. They all lowered their heads and bowed to obey his orders.
Finally, under pressure from Hirao Daichi, all the smugglers signed a humiliating treaty, expressing their willingness to resell their smuggled goods to Fujiwara Corporation. Of course, the price was determined by Fujiwara Corporation, which would provide a considerable profit margin based on market prices.
These Japanese smugglers were completely reduced to suppliers to the Fujiwara Company. They were required to import various scarce and controlled goods according to the company's arrangements, and were absolutely not allowed to distribute the goods privately in the Shanghai area. At the same time, they had to hand over their distribution channels.
From then on, apart from a few smuggling companies of Western powers, the Fujiwara Company would completely control the smuggling channels in Shanghai's underground market and take control of price regulation.
After all, those foreign companies all used diplomatic exemption channels, and under the watchful eyes of the Japanese, they dared not be too conspicuous. Their cargo volume was far lower than that of Japanese smuggling companies, so they had no say in the matter.
In other words, the Fujiwara Company would henceforth possess the ability to influence and regulate the entire Shanghai economy. It could adjust the prices of various goods as needed, becoming a true behemoth in Shanghai's business world, thus laying a solid material foundation for Ning Zhiheng to control this international metropolis.
When Hirao Daichi reported the results of the negotiations to Ning Zhiheng in detail, Ning Zhiheng finally praised Hirao Daichi a few words with satisfaction, which made Hirao Daichi extremely happy.
As one of the earliest followers to join the chairman, Hirao Daichi always considered himself a retainer of the Fujiwara family. Later, with the change in his status, Hirao Daichi completely transformed from a lowly person struggling at the bottom to a privileged class looking down on all living beings.
This change in mindset made Hirao Daichi unable to accept the fact that he had been so humble before. As he desperately tried to break free from his past fate, he realized more and more clearly that everything he had was due to the chairman's favor and regard. In his eyes, Ning Zhiheng was already regarded as a god in his heart, so Ning Zhiheng's affirmation made him extremely happy.
“You’ve done a great job. Starting today, we will gradually monopolize the supply channels in Shanghai’s underground market to maximize our profits. Starting today, we will raise the price of bulk electrical materials by 10%, and gradually increase it to 50%!” Ning Zhiheng instructed.
"Yes, everything will be done as you command!" Hirao Daichi bowed and agreed.
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand, and Hirao Daichi respectfully withdrew.
Just as Ning Zhiheng was focusing his attention on running his underground smuggling empire, the struggle within the French Concession intensified.
A few days later, one evening, Gan Mingxuan led four members of the Shanghai station's action team as they walked down the street.
Gan Mingxuan left everything to Wang Hanmin and went off to have fun in the French Concession. The French Concession was the most prosperous area in Shanghai, with all kinds of entertainment venues. Gan Mingxuan himself was still a playboy, and with four members of the Shanghai Station's action team protecting him, he was even more unrestrained and had a great time these past few days.
It was early spring, and the weather was cold, but the bustling atmosphere of the French Concession remained undiminished. The entire street, from one end to the other, was filled with various stalls selling all sorts of trinkets and snacks, such as wontons, dumplings, shumai, fried dough sticks, and pan-fried buns. Steaming hot food stalls were shrouded in white mist, emitting an enticing aroma of scallions and ginger, mixed with the loud calls of the vendors. The night market in the French Concession was extremely lively.
The streets were bustling with people, and all of this felt incredibly novel to Gan Mingxuan.
"Shanghai is still the best city in the world. It's even more lively at night than during the day. It's so much better than that crappy stone city of Chongqing," Gan Mingxuan exclaimed in admiration.
Sun Xin, the agent beside him, nodded and said, "Young Master Gan, this is the most prosperous area in Shanghai. The essence of this place is naturally bustling and lively. The nightlife of the rich is just beginning."
Sun Xin was the head of the action team at the Shanghai station, and his task was to ensure the personal safety of this young master Gan during his stay in Shanghai.
Actually, aside from having some spoiled brat habits, Gan Mingxuan is quite easy to get along with. In the past few days, the four bodyguards have been protecting him and have gotten along quite well with him.
Gan Mingxuan chuckled and joked, "Actually, I envy you guys. You're so lucky to be here in this bustling metropolis every day!"
Hearing his words, the agents around him secretly shook their heads. This young master Gan was so careless. Did he really think that he could live a peaceful and uneventful life in this concession?
These people went deep behind enemy lines, risking their lives, living in constant fear. Every day they lived in trepidation. They had no time to enjoy life.
The group chatted idly as they arrived at the entrance of the Cuihu Grand Theater, one of the few grand theaters in the French Concession.
Gan Mingxuan glanced at it, then walked up to the signboard, glanced at it again, and said with little interest, "There's nothing interesting going on today. If it weren't for the excitement, I wouldn't bother going in."
Sun Xin said with a smile, "If you don't want to watch a play, then let's go see a movie. I know there's a new movie starring Bai Mei that's been released. Do you want to go check it out?"
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