Ning Zhiheng indeed saw a missing person notice in the Shanghai Daily the next day; the person they were looking for was his cousin, Liu Changgui.
Upon seeing this, he breathed a sigh of relief, meaning that the man surnamed Sun was not a member of the Shanghai underground Communist Party, which put his mind at ease.
Today is also the day Fujiwara Hirofumi left Shanghai, and Ning Zhiheng arrived at Fujiwara Hirofumi's residence early in the morning.
At this time, important figures in the Japanese military, such as Uehara Junpei and Tsuchihara Keiji, also came to see Fujiwara Hirofumi off. The guards outside the gate gathered in large numbers, and they escorted Fujiwara Hirofumi to the customs dock.
The Navy specially dispatched a fleet to escort Fujiwara Hirofumi and his entourage back to Japan, and a huge warship was docked at the pier.
Wang Tianhai and his entourage were also waiting at the dock. Almost all the high-ranking officials from both China and Japan in Shanghai came here to see them off.
After Fujiwara Hirofumi greeted Wang Tianhai, he turned around and waved to the crowd.
Just before boarding the ship, Fujiwara Hirofumi turned to Ning Zhiheng and said, "Zhiren, today we are parting as uncle and nephew. You are far away in the China war zone, so please be careful. If you ever think about returning to China, let me know immediately, and I will arrange everything for you."
Fujiwara Hirofumi's most satisfying experience during his trip to Shanghai was meeting his nephew, Ning Zhiheng. Ning Zhiheng's performance was impeccable, and he even risked his life to save Fujiwara Hirofumi's life, which further enhanced Fujiwara Hirofumi's impression of him. Now, he treats Ning Zhiheng as a direct descendant.
Ning Zhiheng forced a smile, his tone filled with reluctance, and bowed, saying, "I have received much guidance from you these past few days, Uncle. It's a pity that the time was too short. I will definitely return to China to visit you and reunite with you!"
Fujiwara Hirofumi gently patted Ning Zhiheng's shoulder. At this moment, his personal attendant Yanagida Tsuneyoshi stepped forward, presented a sheathed Japanese samurai sword to Fujiwara Hirofumi with both hands.
Fujiwara Hirofumi solemnly took the samurai sword with both hands and gently drew it out.
The blade was extremely sharp, long and narrow, bright and clear, exuding a sharp and imposing presence that sent chills down one's spine. The hilt was longer than that of an ordinary sword, and cloud patterns were engraved on it, blending seamlessly with the blade, like a calm and soothing stream.
Fujiwara Hirofumi's eyes softened as he gently stroked the blade with his left hand before finally speaking slowly: "This Cloud-like Taisuna Sword was forged by the Sengoku period craftsman Taisuna. It is one of the thirty-six famous swords of our country and my most cherished possession, which I never part with. Today, I am giving it to you as compensation for all these years. I hope that you will be protected by this sword and enjoy peace and good fortune in this war-torn land."
After saying this, he gently inserted the Yun Congtai sword into its sheath, held it with both hands, and handed it to Ning Zhiheng.
Fujiwara Hirofumi had long been prepared to make a promise to Ning Zhiheng. This nephew was not only exceptionally talented, but also respectful and close to him, which earned him his favor. Not only did he offer a donation of $500,000, but most importantly, he risked his life to save him. This finally moved Fujiwara Hirofumi, prompting him to make up his mind to support him and to express his attitude in front of many witnesses.
Ning Zhiheng looked deeply moved and bowed deeply, respectfully accepting the Yun Cong Tai Gang sword with both hands. He said with a choked voice, "Thank you for your generous gift, Uncle. From now on, I will see this sword as if I see you. I will use this sword to overcome all obstacles and strive tirelessly. I will never fail to live up to your expectations!"
The scene unfolding before their eyes shocked everyone. Fujiwara Hirofumi treated this member of the Fujiwara family with such kindness and care, even gifting him his most beloved sword. This was the kind of attitude one would show to a close relative.
The significance of Fujiwara Hirofumi presenting the sword in front of so many people was particularly profound. His intention was very clear: to let everyone know that Fujiwara Tomohito was a family member he valued highly. This also made it clearer that he was going to protect Fujiwara Tomohito in the future.
The Japanese high-ranking officials present clearly understood the significance of Fujiwara Hirofumi's public presentation of the sword, especially his words, "This is compensation for you over the years."
Everyone couldn't help but feel a sense of unease. It seemed that Fujiwara no Tomohito had gained the approval of the Fujiwara family in Kyoto and was being treated like a direct descendant. This Cloud-Walking Yasutsuna sword was proof of that. This signal was extremely important, as direct descendants of the Fujiwara family throughout history had almost always become important figures in Japanese politics. Fujiwara no Tomohito's future was limitless!
As everyone watched them go, Fujiwara Hirofumi and his entourage finally boarded the warship and slowly departed.
Looking at the battle sword in his hand, Ning Zhiheng felt a surge of confidence. This encounter with Fujiwara Hirofumi had yielded far more than he had expected. With this battle sword, it was as if he had gained an extra imperial sword, giving him an extra means of self-protection. From now on, all his actions would be supported by the Fujiwara family. Let's see who dares to cause him trouble.
Uehara Junpei, standing to the side, looked at Ning Zhiheng with a face full of joy. He introduced Ning Zhiheng to Fujiwara Hirofumi, and the final result was unexpectedly good. With Ning Zhiheng, he had a link with the Fujiwara family and had an extra way out in the future. This was extremely important for him, who had spent half his life in intelligence work and had made many enemies!
On the way back, Uehara Junpei and Ning Zhiheng sat in the back seat of the car. Uehara Junpei could no longer hide his joy and couldn't help but laugh. He held the Cloud-Swept Blade in his hand and said with emotion, "What a fine blade. Tomohito, everything has a good start now. Your future path will be smooth. You must work hard!"
Ning Zhiheng nodded in agreement, "Yes, things went more smoothly than expected. I didn't expect Uncle to value me so much. It's all thanks to your painstaking efforts that Zhiren has this opportunity today."
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