Upon hearing this, Yoshida Akimasa was filled with awe. These people were clearly not ordinary civilians; they were all scholars and artists.
"Oh, I see. We apologize for disturbing you. Please feel free to let us know if you need anything, and we'll stay behind you!"
"Okay, by the way, Yoshida-kun, are there any other important figures coming to Shanghai today?" Ning Zhiheng pointed to the Special Higher Police agents. "These people are not ordinary. You should prepare some manpower just in case, to avoid any unexpected incidents."
Next to Yoshida Akimasa was his deputy, Hashimoto Yasuhiro. He glanced at Kitaoka Ryoko and the others and immediately recognized them as the Special Higher Police officers who had caused a disturbance at the customs house. He especially remembered Kitaoka Ryoko.
"Chairman, please rest assured, these people are all from the Special Higher Police. The woman in charge is named Kitaoka Ryoko. She is arrogant and domineering. I will arrange for people to keep a close eye on them. There will be no accidents!" Hashimoto Yasuhiro said in a low voice.
He was also afraid that if Kitaoka Ryoko acted rashly and offended Chairman Fujiwara, they would not be able to bear the consequences. So he turned around and arranged for some customs guards to keep watch from a distance.
Following her professional habit, Kitaoka Ryoko had already dispersed some of her people to make arrangements around the area. The fact that Kuroki Takeichi and the others were gathered together also caught her attention.
These people were dressed in suits and their demeanor suggested they were not ordinary people; they were likely figures of status. The young man in the center, in particular, was refined and elegant, with a large number of bodyguards behind him, indicating he was not someone to be trifled with.
"Go and ask them what they do, especially the young man in the black suit?" Kitaoka Ryoko whispered.
The captain under his command, Yoshimoto Ichiro, nodded in agreement and soon returned to report: "I went to ask the customs officers. These people are all scholars and artists from our country. They are here to welcome Mr. Kanda Tamayama. That young man is Fujiwara Tomohito, the president of the Fujiwara Company."
"This is Fujiwara Tomohito! Seeing is believing, and he is indeed a member of the Fujiwara family. He is quite handsome!" Kitaoka Ryoko said in surprise.
Although Fujiwara Tomohito's name is well-known among Shanghai's high-ranking officials, few people have actually interacted with him. He also never takes photos in public, so ordinary people have no idea what he looks like. This is the first time that Kitaoka Ryoko has seen Chairman Fujiwara's true face.
She had a major falling out with the Fujiwara Company at this customs dock, and later even sent people to investigate the Fujiwara Company's smuggling business, but it was quickly stopped by Taro Sagawa. At that time, she knew just how much power the chairman of the Fujiwara Company had in Shanghai!
Upon meeting him today, she couldn't help but feel curious. Her gaze met Ning Zhiheng's. For some reason, Kitaoka Ryoko felt an invisible pressure emanating from his calm gaze, forcing her to bow slightly and nod in acknowledgment.
When Ning Zhiheng saw Kitaoka Ryoko bow, he also nodded in return. The two then stopped looking at each other and waited quietly.
Half an hour later, a passenger ship slowly approached the dock. After docking, a team of plainclothes agents disembarked first, followed by a thin old man. Behind him was He Siming, who was carrying an exquisite metal box and following closely beside the old man.
Behind them were two middle-aged men, and then a team of plainclothes agents.
The thin, elderly man was none other than Kanda Tamayama, one of Japan's top sculptors. As soon as he appeared, the waiting crowd rushed to greet him.
Takano Takayuki quickly stepped forward, shouting, "Teacher, I'm here, I'm here!"
When Kanda Tamaki saw Takano Takayuki and the others coming to greet him, his face lit up with joy, and he quickly waved in greeting.
At this moment, Kitaoka Ryoko and the others also came forward, and everyone's eyes were focused on Kanda Tamazan.
Kanda Tamaki strode towards Takano Takayuki, while Ning Zhiheng and the others took a slight step back.
"Longzhi, you've worked hard!"
Takano Takayuki bowed deeply: "Teacher, you've worked hard too!"
At this moment, Kuroki Takeichi also stepped forward and said with a smile, "Mr. Kanda, it's been six years, and you're still in such good health!"
"Oh, Kuroki-kun, you're back in Shanghai too! I heard you were still in China. I didn't expect to run into you here!"
Kanda Tamaki greeted everyone warmly, and among those who came to greet him were many of his younger acquaintances. They reminisced about the past, and for a time, the scene was very lively.
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