When Wei Liangbi heard that Ning Zhiheng's family had suddenly taken out nearly 30,000 pounds and invested it in Chongqing, a remote city far from the Central Plains, to buy land and open shops, he was truly shocked.
Thirty thousand pounds was an astronomical sum in this era. It was a huge gamble that the Ning family had taken out of their entire fortune. He couldn't help but admire Ning Zhiheng's father, Ning Liangcai's, boldness.
After thinking for a long time, he said, "Teacher, Zhiheng! Isn't your choice to arrange your escape route in Chongqing too pessimistic about the current situation? I also think that a war between China and Japan is inevitable."
However, I don't think it's as urgent as you think. I estimate it will be at least four to five years from now.
China is a vast country with abundant resources and a large population. If war were to break out, we could wear down Japan simply by dragging it out. Would they really dare to start a war if they weren't prepared?
Moreover, Shanghai is thousands of miles away from Chongqing. No matter how sharp the Japanese army was, could they really reach Chongqing?
Our Party and our nation have millions of soldiers, they're not to be underestimated. To think they could even reach Wuhan is an overestimation of their capabilities. My home is Yueyang, Hunan, very close to Changsha, a major city in Hunan. Why don't we buy property there? What do you think?
Wei Liangbi's hometown is Yueyang, Hunan. His father was a schoolteacher and his family was relatively well-off. If he could find a place to settle down near his hometown, Changsha, which is geographically closest, would be the best choice!
Over the past few years, I have accumulated a considerable amount of assets. I might as well follow my teacher and junior classmates and buy property, so that I can have a place to live in case things change in the future!
"Senior brother, I advise you not to choose Changsha. Changsha is the capital of Hunan Province. Once the Sino-Japanese War breaks out, these major cities will definitely be included in the Japanese army's first attack order. Moreover, Changsha has convenient transportation, which makes it easy for the Japanese army to deploy and attack in large numbers."
Ning Zhiheng, who was well aware of the subsequent course of history, strongly advised Wei Liangbi not to purchase property in Changsha, otherwise all his savings would be wasted!
“Yes, Liangbi, I also think it’s a bit risky to buy property in Changsha. Why don’t you go to Chongqing with us? In case of war, safety is the most important thing! Although Chongqing is remote, it is safe enough. Besides, our families are all together, so we can take care of each other!” He Feng also advised from the side.
When Wei Liangbi heard his teacher and Ning Zhiheng say this, he hesitated for a while, but after thinking it over, he finally made up his mind and said, "Alright, I'll listen to you, teacher!"
Ning Zhiheng clapped his hands and said with a smile, "That's right! I'll send a telegram to Manager Wen right away and ask him to find someone for you, Senior Brother. Everything will be arranged for you, so don't worry! You don't need to worry about anything!"
Wei Liangbi knew that in Chongqing, the manager Wen, whom He Feng and Ning Zhiheng had mentioned, had already sorted things out. Doing these things would naturally be much more efficient. He only needed to be a hands-off manager and hand over the money to Ning Zhiheng!
With the major issues settled, the three teachers and students relaxed and chatted idly, laughing and joking. After enjoying themselves, the two teachers bid farewell to He Feng's family and left.
Time flies, and it's almost the end of the year. The most important festival for Chinese people, the Spring Festival, is just around the corner.
Throughout the streets and alleys of Nanjing, people began to carry New Year's goods in their hands and on their shoulders, their steps hurried and busy.
Some citizens also began to paste New Year pictures. The simple and unadorned New Year pictures added a festive atmosphere to thousands of households. Children ran around on the streets, and some children from better-off families put on new clothes in advance. The city of Nanjing began to be filled with a joyful atmosphere!
The Military Intelligence Investigation Service is a paramilitary unit. Even during the Spring Festival, they only have a short holiday of a few days, not a long one!
People from Nanjing usually go home for the Spring Festival. Ning Zhiheng had just returned to Hangzhou last month, so he didn't plan to go home this Spring Festival and instead planned to stay at his office.
Fortunately, the military intelligence department didn't have much work during this period, and the number of times the action teams were dispatched decreased significantly, allowing everyone to relax!
"Captain, aren't you going home for the New Year?" Sun Jiacheng asked Ning Zhiheng, who was sitting idly in the office.
Having just been promoted to deputy captain, he now works in the same office as Ning Zhiheng and the others, which initially made him feel a little uncomfortable.
“I just went back to Hangzhou a while ago. The office needs someone to be on duty during the Spring Festival, so I decided not to go back!” Ning Zhiheng said.
"By the way, Lao Sun, what are your plans for the New Year? Don't you want to go home and visit your family?"
After Sun Jiacheng was promoted to second lieutenant and went from being a subordinate to a colleague, Ning Zhiheng could no longer call him by his name directly. Since Sun Jiacheng was much older than him, he simply called him Old Sun.
Sun Jiacheng's face darkened, and his tone slowed as he said, "There's no one left in my family. My only uncle, who was also my master, has passed away! I'm all alone. Wherever I go, that's home!"
Ning Zhiheng was taken aback. This Sun Jiacheng was actually all alone. He had never asked about these things before.
"You speak with a slight Tianjin accent. Are you from Tianjin? And you haven't settled down all these years!" Ning Zhiheng asked.
Sun Jiacheng nodded and replied, "My hometown is Tianjin. My family used to be quite well-known locally. Later, my uncle injured someone in a martial arts match, which made us enemies. He was cornered in a dead-end alley and stabbed to death! I was afraid that my whole family would be wiped out, so I ran away!"
His tone was flat and his expression was calm, as if the tragedy had not happened to him, but rather he was recounting a story that had nothing to do with him.
Ning Zhiheng was shocked after hearing this, never expecting that Sun Jiacheng had such a tragic past.
"You never went back after that? Are those enemies still around?" Ning Zhiheng sat up straight and asked cautiously.
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