Wang Hanmin had already made arrangements for this. In fact, ever since he felt that someone was watching him, he had planned to move the intelligence station. However, he did not have enough funds, so it was difficult to set it up, but it was still usable. Now it seemed that the French Concession was no longer safe and he had to leave temporarily.
Duan Tiecheng knew that Wang Hanmin was always extremely cautious, so he wasn't surprised that he had this backup plan. He nodded and said, "It's good that you're prepared. After this operation, the work at the Shanghai station will have to start from scratch. But as long as the plan succeeds, it will all be worth it."
Two days later, in the evening, Ning Zhiheng, accompanied by Hirao Daichi, his driver, and bodyguards, went out. Today was the birthday banquet of Shanghai Mayor Su Yue, and many high-ranking Shanghai officials and social celebrities were invited to the banquet.
As a member of Japan's top aristocracy and a business tycoon with deep military connections, Ning Zhiheng was naturally among those invited.
Ning Zhiheng was originally unwilling to attend this banquet. He usually refused such high-profile gatherings unless it was really difficult to refuse.
However, the background of Su Yue, the mayor of Shanghai, is far more complex than it appears on the surface. He studied in Japan in his early years, attending Kyoto University, Japan's top university. After returning to China, he has been advocating Japanese culture and is a typical pro-Japanese figure.
After the Battle of Shanghai, the Japanese immediately supported him as the mayor of Shanghai. He had many connections in the Japanese high-ranking officials and was very influential. Even the military police commander, Takashi Katsuta, was his classmate and friend.
Therefore, Ning Zhiheng had no choice but to give them face, and since Su Yue had personally called to invite him, Ning Zhiheng had no choice but to attend the banquet.
When Ning Zhiheng arrived at Su Yue's residence, it was already bustling with activity, with almost all of Shanghai's top socialites present to attend the birthday banquet.
Ning Zhiheng waved his hand, and his bodyguard leader, Kimura Maki, along with several bodyguards, stood guard outside, where a special person was to receive them.
Hirao Daichi stepped forward a few steps, about to hand the invitation to the emcee, when Su Yue, who had been waiting for a long time, came out quickly with his entourage after hearing the report.
Upon seeing Ning Zhiheng, Su Yue quickly took a few steps forward, extended his hand, and said loudly with a smile, "It is an honor to have you here, Mr. Fujiwara. I have been waiting for you for a long time."
Su Yue is a very refined and cultured man. He is also very shrewd and adept at handling interpersonal relationships. Since taking office as the mayor of Shanghai, he has gotten along well with all parties and has also made the Japanese very satisfied.
Ning Zhiheng smiled slightly, extended his hand to shake hands with Su Yue, and said, "Mayor Su, thank you for coming to greet me personally, you're too kind!"
Su Yue dared not be negligent in the slightest towards Chairman Fujiwara. He was very clear about the young man's background and strength, and he was a high-ranking Japanese figure whom Su Yue had been trying to befriend.
"It is my greatest honor that Mr. Fujiwara has graced me with his presence. Please, please come in!" Su Yue said with a smile, quickly ushering Ning Zhiheng into the reception hall.
At this time, the reception hall was already full of guests, all of whom were high-ranking officials from all walks of life. Katsuta Takashi, the commander of the military police, was a close friend of Su Yue and Su Yue’s classmate. The two were very close and Katsuta was Su Yue’s strongest supporter. Therefore, Katsuta Takashi was the first guest to arrive at Su Yue’s birthday banquet.
He saw Ning Zhiheng enter the reception room from afar, greeted the guests around him, and quickly came to greet him.
When the other guests saw that the host, Su Yue, had personally greeted the guest, they all paid their respects and focused their attention on Ning Zhiheng. When they saw that it was actually Fujiwara Tomohito, the president of the Fujiwara Company, they understood why Su Yue had come to greet him in person so early.
The Fujiwara Company has been making quite a few moves lately. Those involved in smuggling are all powerful and influential trading companies in the Japanese business community in Shanghai. However, the Fujiwara Company managed to take over all of these companies in just a few days, demonstrating the strength and ruthlessness of its chairman, Tomohito Fujiwara.
Now, apart from the concession areas, the prices of in-demand goods in Shanghai are controlled by the Fujiwara Company. It can be said that, to a certain extent, the Fujiwara Company has achieved a dominant position in Shanghai's business world.
As the president of the Fujiwara Association, Fujiwara Tomohito, with his illustrious status, profound background and sufficient strength, also occupies a pivotal position among the high-ranking officials in various circles in Shanghai.
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