Ning Zhiheng was startled. There were only two lieutenant generals in Shanghai's army: Uehara Junpei and Tada Naoya. When did another one appear? Who was this person?
When Uehara Junpei saw the lieutenant general, he was immediately startled. He quickly stood up and said loudly, "Tsuchihara-kun, when did you arrive in Shanghai?"
The lieutenant general stepped forward, grasped Uehara Junpei's hand, shook it repeatedly, and said with a smile, "Uehara-kun, it's been so many years, I've missed you dearly!"
Uehara Junpei laughed and replied, "You should have greeted me when you came to Shanghai, so I could have extended my hospitality!"
The two were clearly old acquaintances; after exchanging a few pleasantries, they sat down with smiles.
At this moment, Takahashi Hiroshi stepped forward and said to Gao Zhiwu, "Mr. Gao, please!"
Gao Zhiwu quickly nodded in agreement and hurried after Gao Qiaohong toward the study.
Uehara Junpei introduced Ning Zhiheng: "Zhiren, let me introduce you. This is my classmate and good friend from the Army University, and also the head of the Special Higher Police Section, Tsuchihara Keiji."
Ning Zhiheng was immediately startled. He knew the name Tsuchihara Keiji very well. This man was the third-generation head of Japanese intelligence in China and played an important role in the history of the invasion of China in modern times. He never expected to meet him here today.
"This is my sworn nephew, Fujiwara Tomohito!"
Ning Zhiheng bowed slightly and said, "General Tuyuan, it's a pleasure to meet you. Please take good care of me!"
When Tsuchihara Keiji heard the name Fujiwara Tomohito, his eyes flickered slightly. Upon hearing that he was introduced as Uehara Junpei's adopted nephew, he smiled broadly and said, "Oh! Fujiwara-kun is truly a handsome and dashing man, worthy of being a member of the Fujiwara family!"
Upon hearing the name and recalling that this was Fujiwara Hirofumi's residence, he knew that this person was a member of the Fujiwara family. Whether he was a direct descendant or not was another matter, but the fact that he was Uehara Junpei's adopted nephew was enough for him to treat him with caution.
"Not at all, you flatter me!" Ning Zhiheng replied respectfully. He knew that this spy chief was not someone to be trifled with, and he had to be careful in dealing with him.
Uehara Junpei, however, was in high spirits and chatted with Tsuchihara Keiji about everyday matters. One of them was the head of the intelligence agency in North China, and the other was the head of intelligence in Central China. They talked happily with each other, and Ning Zhiheng could not get a word in edgewise, so he stood by and watched.
An hour later, Gao Zhiwu finally emerged from the study. Ning Zhiheng noticed that he looked well, indicating that his conversation with Fujiwara Hirofumi had gone smoothly.
Not long after, Fujiwara Hirofumi also came out of the study. He had received a report from Takahashi Hiroshi and knew that Ning Zhiheng had been waiting outside. He smiled and said to Ning Zhiheng, "Tomohito, I've finished my official business for today. Where do you plan to take me for a stroll?"
Seeing that Fujiwara Hirofumi was in good spirits, Ning Zhiheng smiled and said, "I have invited several calligraphers and painters from our country to a gathering at the Mulan Academy today. I wonder if Uncle would do me the honor of attending?"
Fujiwara Hirofumi laughed and said, "You're quick on your feet. Alright, let's go take a look today!"
In order to please him, Ning Zhiheng specially invited several calligraphers and painters, including Hiroki Ito, to a gathering, which Fujiwara Hirofumi readily accepted.
When Tsuchihara Keiji saw that Ning Zhiheng and Fujiwara Hirofumi were quite close, he was a little surprised. Could this member of the Fujiwara family be a direct descendant?
His gaze swept over Uehara Junpei, but Uehara Junpei's expression remained unchanged, revealing nothing.
Fujiwara Hirofumi also packed his things quickly, and Takahashi Hiroshi arranged his attendants and guards before setting off with Ning Zhiheng.
Uehara Junpei had always wanted to visit the Muran Academy and originally planned to go with them, but he also had to arrange for Gao Zhiwu and receive Tsuchihara Keiji, so he had to give up this opportunity.
Fujiwara Hirofumi and Ning Zhiheng arrived at the Mulan Academy together. Several calligraphers and painters knew Fujiwara Hirofumi's status in the country and had been waiting for his arrival with great respect.
Although they were refined and self-admiring, they still knew how to respect the truly powerful and influential. Besides, who wouldn't want to gain the favor of a noble person? Knowing that this was an opportunity, they all put in their utmost effort to welcome Fujiwara Hirofumi's arrival.
Fujiwara Hirofumi was also a person who appreciated elegance, and he was quite happy in such an atmosphere. Everyone was discussing books and paintings with great interest, and even lunch and dinner were held at the Mulan Academy. Under Ning Zhiheng's arrangement, everything was done perfectly, which made Fujiwara Hirofumi very satisfied.
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