Chapter 178: Successful Capital Injection

Name: Iwai Eiji

Gender: Male

Age: 39 years old

Native place: Aichi, Japan

Current position: Deputy Consul at the Japanese Consulate and head of the Special Investigation Squad

Recently, he intends to organize a Chinese political party and, regarding the future development of Iwai Mansion, has repeatedly spoken with Yuan Dayi, hoping he can serve as the mansion's chief advisor

Seeing this, Chen Yongren instantly became interested, rose, walked to a nearby shelf, picked up a magazine, and returned to his seat to browse it

Because they were speaking in low voices, he could not hear what they were saying

So Chen Yongren simply focused his observation on them

Iwai Eiji:

"Yuan Xueguang once worked as a journalist, is also fluent in Japanese, and when he previously served me, his performance was outstanding."

"After several years, he has grown quickly, and he also has ties to the Green Gang; with him, we can connect to the Green Gang."

"Although his background is unusual, based on his performance, his identity is at most that of an information broker; overall, he is still quite trustworthy."

Yuan Xueguang?

This should be Yuan Dayi's alias in Songhu

From Iwai Eiji's words, Yuan Xueguang has likely been hiding in Songhu for a long time; they previously had a cooperative relationship, and now they want him to continue helping

Yuan Xueguang:

"My guess was correct; Iwai has come to find me again."

"After reporting up, the organization has already agreed to let me join Iwai Mansion."

"Being able to hide within the Japanese not only facilitates transferring and rescuing comrades, but also offers a chance to obtain higher-level intelligence."

Chen Yongren's heart stirred; hearing the Japanese's meaning, are they planning to set up a new intelligence organization?

Afterwards, the two launched into a friendly and amicable conversation

After some back-and-forth with Iwai Eiji, Yuan Dayi finally agreed to serve as the chief advisor of Iwai Mansion

But he also put forward a request

This position can only be underground; it cannot be made public

Considering Yuan Dayi's identity as an information broker, Iwai Eiji also agreed to this request

Afterwards, the two each left the Huamao Hotel

Iwai Mansion is merely an outward name

Internally, it is the Special Investigation Squad of the Songhu Consulate-General

Its main work is to gather and analyze intelligence against the National Government's intelligence agencies, providing reference for the next step of war decisions

Iwai Mansion and the Songhu Special Agency are also two independent departments, not interfering with each other

The two continued their conversation

Not knowing what Iwai Eiji said, Yuan Dayi's expression changed twice

Yuan Dayi:

"Weasel?"

"When did such a formidable agent appear in the Military Statistics Bureau?"

"This is actually a very important clue."

"We must find a way to uncover his identity, lest he inflict heavy damage on us."

"……" Chen Yongren

Chen Yongren never expected that Yuan Dayi's first assigned task would actually be to investigate his own identity

And what he had in mind was us

Surely it's the Red Party

The Songhu Special Agency and Iwai Mansion, now targeting me, I must be on guard

Damn it, having too great a reputation really isn't a good thing

Everyone wants to investigate me

After they exchanged a few more words, they saw the two shake hands and bid farewell

Subsequently, Chen Yongren also left the Huamao Hotel

Time quickly arrived at the next day

One day passed without incident

Chen Yongren continued to slack off at work, and on the way bought a briefcase

After giving Fujiwara Rina a stern lesson with a baton, Chen Yongren disguised himself, took 50,000 USD from the small vault, put it in the briefcase, and set off for the Huamao Hotel

Since we're doing business, we naturally want to do big business; if we're going to be shareholders, we'll be major shareholders

Anyway, this money was snatched from the Japanese; not spending it would be wasteful

Of course

This is yet another brand-new face

As a godfather does things, he never uses the same face twice

This persona must be maintained; it cannot collapse

Chen Dian sat in a booth in the corner, with a briefcase beside him, occasionally glancing toward the hotel entrance

Whenever he saw someone walk into the hotel, Chen Dian's gaze would shift slightly

The reason is also quite simple

Chen Yongren sees him each time, always a new face, causing Chen Dian to now see everyone as the godfather, afraid he will show up again unexpectedly.

The organization has already agreed to this; now we're just waiting for the godfather to come and sign.

I'm actually quite curious about his true appearance.

Being able to connect with someone like this is truly our good fortune.

Yet a steady stream of people kept coming in, but none walked over to him, and Chen Dian gradually began to feel a headache.

This godfather, really—what disguise is he wearing today?

Chen Dian lowered his head, just about to pick up his coffee cup.

Then he heard someone speaking near his ear.

"Mr. Zhang, you haven't been waiting anxiously, have you?"

He looked up, and it was yet another unfamiliar face, with an accent now from the Lu Zhou area.

Hearing the voice, Chen Dian jerked his head up, only to see a tall, sturdy man standing before him.

Chen Dian blinked slightly, then immediately understood.

This is the godfather arriving.

This time he's turned into a Lu Zhou native again?

"No, no." Chen Dian replied repeatedly.

Although he had braced himself mentally, Chen Dian still felt somewhat surprised—this was even more impressive than the disguises used by some agents in the organization.

Such business naturally couldn't be discussed in a coffee shop.

Seeing Chen Yongren arrive, Chen Dian grabbed his briefcase, brought Chen Yongren, and headed to the room that had been prepared in advance.

Chen Yongren carried his briefcase, swaggered into the room, and sat down.

Chen Dian, however, nervously observed the surroundings at the door, making sure no one had followed, then closed the door and sat opposite Chen Yongren.

As soon as his butt touched the seat, Chen Yongren directly asked: "Has the family agreed?"

"We've been short of money lately, and raising funds is really difficult." Chen Dian gave a helpless smile and said: "So we're willing to accept your investment, but correspondingly we need some conditions."

"No problem." Chen Yongren laughed and said: "The contract is between both parties; for this sort of thing we naturally need to discuss it thoroughly."

"This is the contract; please take a look." Chen Dian immediately opened his briefcase and took out three copies.

"One is a contract for jointly starting a company."

"One is a share purchase contract."

"And there's one for entrusted authorization."

Chen Yongren then picked up the contract and examined it seriously.

The cooperation contract is simple—it merely certifies that they are jointly starting a company.

The share purchase contract basically means that, as Party B, Chen Yongren must obtain Party A's—i. e., the Red Party's—approval if he wishes to sell his shares externally.

Moreover, Party A has the right of first purchase.

The entrusted authorization contract means that Chen Yongren entrusts all company rights to Party A, which will manage the company on his behalf and distribute monthly dividends.

"No problem." Chen Yongren pretended to ponder, thought for a moment, then nodded in agreement.

A direct nod would be too obviously purposeful; Chen Dian couldn't discern his intention and would surely refuse, so it's better to put on a show.

Seeing this, Chen Dian quietly let out a sigh of relief.