You were allowed to marry into No. 76 family, and you were promoted to director?

Chapter 441 Director
After putting down the intelligence report in her hand, Daoya said:
"It's not that serious. I just received news that my sister is going to a meeting at Zichao Building later. After the meeting, once we find out why the Wang Jingwei government is detaining my sister in Nanjing, we will head to Harbin."

"If they really dare to harm my sister, ha, I, Daoya, also have some connections."

"Xiao Ai, please invite Mr. Liang, the financial advisor to the Wang government, as well as those businessmen who cooperate with us. I'll treat them to a casual meal."

Sato Ai's lips curled up slightly. Right now in Nanjing, Sato Ai just wanted to stir things up, otherwise it would be too boring.

"Okay, I understand. I promise to bring them all without missing a single one."

In the afternoon, at 4:30 PM, in the conference room on the fifth floor of Zichao Building in Nanjing.

With Dao Yan's arrival, the meeting organized by Zhou Lifu officially began.

"Gentlemen, let's welcome Chief Dao."

After a round of applause, Zhou Lifo smiled at Dao Yan:
"Section Chief Dao, I'm sorry, I've been so busy with work lately that I haven't been able to find the time. Today is perfect, so I'm holding this meeting as well, so I can also meet our capable Section Chief Dao!"

Dao Yan replied expressionlessly:

"Minister Zhou, you flatter me. May I ask what brings you here today?"

Zhou Lifang sighed softly, setting a slightly somber tone for the meeting:

"I believe there are many things that Section Chief Dao is not yet aware of in Shanghai."

"This time, Ding Moqun disobeyed orders and held the cruise ship auction without consulting the authorities, which offended many prominent figures in Shanghai's business community."

Dao Yan frowned. She knew that Ding Moqun must have a secret plan for sending her to Nanjing.

What is the purpose of holding an auction?
After hearing what Zhou Lifu's secretary said, Dao Yan looked at Zhou Lifu in shock:
"So Minister Zhou means to appoint me as the deputy director of the 76th Special Agent Headquarters, while also serving as the director of the Special Affairs Committee, to facilitate communication with the Japanese in the future?"

Zhou Lifo smiled and nodded:

"Section Chief Dao is a smart man, so he naturally knows that Ding Moqun sent you to Nanjing, but he himself disobeyed Mr. Wang's orders and secretly cooperated with the Japanese, actually trying to sell our country's national treasure."

"With such behavior, Mr. Wang no longer trusts Ding Moqun. And Section Chief Dao, wouldn't you consider yourself a pawn discarded by Ding Moqun?"

Originally, Wang Da wanted to kill Dao Yan as a warning to others after Ding Moqun did such a thing, and also to intimidate Ding Moqun.

However, Dao Yan's identity is too special. As Zhao Xuan's wife, if Wang Da really orders Dao Yan to be killed, it will be detrimental to the Wang government.

Not only will it fail to deter Ding Moqun, but it will also push the Special Higher Police to form a united front with the 76th Division.

That would mean that 76 would be completely out of control.

Furthermore, given the rapidly changing future situation, the upcoming peace conference spearheaded by the Japanese is of paramount importance to the Wang Jingwei regime.

At this point, number 76 absolutely cannot afford to have any problems.

So here's the question: Ding Moqun, that treacherous scoundrel, harbors rebellious intentions. When the peace conference is held, the Japanese will definitely cooperate with the 76th Division to ensure the safety of the Japanese and Wang Jingwei's officials attending the conference.

But with No. 76 in Ding Moqun's hands, Wang Da and Zhou Lifu were not at ease at all.

So, who, or rather, who, can wrest enough power from Ding Moqun?
Clearly, Wang Ningyu was not suitable. After much deliberation, Wang Da and Zhou Lifu unanimously decided to promote Dao Yan to the position of Director of the Special Affairs Committee.

Of course, before that, Zhou Lifu had to confirm Dao Yan's attitude towards Ding Moqun.

Dao Yan, with his keen insight, had already understood Zhou Lifo's meaning.

Clearly, they chose to meet with him today after weighing the pros and cons.

Perhaps before, the Wang Jingwei regime and its people were still considering whether to kill her.

Dao Yan had a clear understanding of these matters, but now she also realized that they were preparing to support her in challenging Ding Moqun.

As for Ding Moqun, Dao Yan's feelings for him had become extremely weak.

It's one thing for Ding Moqun not to come to Nanjing for a work report, but after transferring me here, she's causing trouble in Shanghai. She completely disregards my safety.

After thinking for a moment, Dao Yan looked at Zhou Lifo with a cold face:
"I understand what Minister Zhou means."

"I accept the position of Director of the Special Affairs Committee. Please let me know what needs to be done, Minister Zhou."

Zhou Lifo laughed heartily:
"Okay, Section Chief Dao, no, Director Dao is a smart man."

"As you know, our relationship with Japan is very delicate right now, and we need someone to mediate between us."

"Ding Moqun's actions completely deviated from the original intention of the Special Agent Director. Therefore, what Director Dao needs to do next is to try to achieve a balance between the 76th Division and the Japanese side."

"There are certain nuances involved, Chief Dao, do you understand?"

Dao Yan finally revealed a slight smile:
"Our Wang government and the Japanese side have only a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship."

"The indirect approach to achieving our goal is not just empty talk; it is our honor to follow Mr. Wang in realizing this objective."

"Please rest assured, Minister Zhou, I will handle the cooperation with the Japanese with care."

It's just a cooperative relationship, not a superior-subordinate relationship.

This is what Zhou Lifo wanted.

Seeing that Dao Yan was so insightful, Zhou Lifu felt much relieved and was also very satisfied with Dao Yan's enlightenment.

"Alright, then I'll trouble you to return to Shanghai, Director Dao. Ningyu will fully cooperate with you."

"As for how much power we can get from Ding Moqun, that depends on Director Dao's skills."

Dao Yan smiled and said:

"Mr. Wang and Minister Zhou, please wait and see!"

As Dao Yan finished speaking, Zhou Lifu intended to continue the meeting and elaborate on the peace conference, the Wang government's appeal, and the arrangements for the participants.

However, at this moment, Zhou Lifu's bodyguard pushed open the conference room door, walked quickly to Zhou Lifu's side, and bent down to whisper in his ear.

A moment later, Zhou Lifu looked up at Dao Yan, his expression shifting from serious to smiling, and his voice becoming gentler:

"Hahaha! Director Dao, I never expected your sister, Miss Dao Ya, to be so resourceful. I believe that if you two sisters work together, Ding Moqun will be no match for you."

"Originally, we planned to continue discussing matters related to the Peace Conference, but now, Director Dao, Miss Dao Ya misses her sister and is hosting a banquet at the Yangtze Hotel."

"Chief Dao, it's about time. I'm also among those invited. Let's go together and chat while we eat."

The guard's whispered words had startled Zhou Lifu. A Nanjing tycoon and the Wang Jingwei government's financial advisor urgently relayed a message: if Dao Yan couldn't leave the Zhou residence soon, all business ties between Shanghai and Nanjing would be severed.

If anyone else had said this, Zhou Lifeo would have scoffed at it, but judging from the news that came back, Dao Ya was not exaggerating; she truly had the ability to do it.

Today, Shanghai is the most prosperous city in mainland China, Taiwan, and Hong Kong, and also the most concentrated place for intelligence and business exchanges.

If trade routes in Shanghai were cut off, the impact on the Wang Jingwei government would be too severe.

Zhou Lifu never expected that one day he would be threatened by a little girl, and that he would have to take it seriously.

Looking back now, even without Zhao Xuan's connection, Zhou Lifu wouldn't have dared to lay a finger on Dao Yan just because Dao Ya was around.

These Dao sisters truly impressed Zhou Lifeo.

Zhou Lifu couldn't understand how Dao Ya could possess such power in this chaotic world.
Dao Yan found this amusing.

She was naturally aware of Dao Ya's whereabouts in Nanjing. As for Nan Ting, who was by Dao Ya's side, it was incredibly easy for her to come and go from the Zhou mansion. It wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that she could come and go without a trace.

If Nan Ting hadn't confirmed that Dao Yan wasn't being mistreated or in danger at the Zhou mansion, Dao Ya would have already taken action.

Now, Dao Ya is going to Bingcheng, so she has no choice but to take action, making Zhou Lifu hesitant to act. Even if Dao Ya is not in Nanjing, Zhou Lifu and Mr. Wang would not dare to touch Dao Yan in the slightest.

Meanwhile, on a street not far from Zichao Building, Zhao Xuan, disguised, sat in front of a small stall eating noodles, watching Dao Yan and Dao Ya's situation through nano-flying insects.

Zhao Xuan watched the entire process of Dao Ya threatening these wealthy businessmen and politicians in Nanjing and couldn't help but give her a thumbs up, feeling a sense of pride, like watching his daughter grow up.

Zhao Xuan also watched the entire meeting that Dao Yan attended.

Zhao Xuan truly didn't expect that Zhou Lifu would actually appoint Dao Yan as the director of the Special Affairs Committee.

This position can be seen as a bridge between the Wang Jingwei government and the Japanese side.

While they usually keep a low profile, Dao Yan's position becomes exceptionally important when there are operations involving 76 and the Japanese.

Considering Dao Yan's network of connections, Zhao Xuan couldn't help but sigh that Dao Yan was indeed the most suitable person for this position.

Now that Ding Moqun and Dao Yan are estranged, Zhou Lifu has also seized the opportunity. In the future, No. 76 in Shanghai will probably be split in two.

Even though Ding Moqun could control the vast majority of the manpower, Dao Yan, as the director, was able to gain the support of the Wang government.

In the future, Dao Yan's influence in No. 76 will be at least 50/50 with Ding Moqun's, which will make it easier for Dao Yan to infiltrate.

Moreover, with this identity, it would be interesting if Ding Moqun dared to casually test and verify Dao Yan again. Who knows, the first thing Dao Yan would do when she got back would be to verify Ding Moqun.

It's true that fortunes change.

After confirming that Dao Yan was safe and had gained a great benefit, Zhao Xuan got up and left the noodle shop, heading towards the Yangtze Hotel.

The safest option for this trip north to Harbin is to join Dao Ya's caravan. Of course, Zhao Xuan's safety is not for himself, but for Master Niu.

Afterwards, we need to switch back with Master Niu, so we naturally need to give Master Niu a reasonable identity.

With Master Niu's strength, following Dao Ya, not only can he protect her, but more importantly, if an unexpected incident occurs in Ice City, Zhao Xuan can also contact manpower.

At exactly six o'clock, in the No. 1 private room of the Yangtze Hotel, Dao Ya sat calmly in the main seat, while the Nanjing politicians and business tycoons present remained silent, patiently waiting for their leader, Zhou Lifu, to arrive.

In the smoke-filled private room, Daoya swirled the red wine in her glass and spoke softly to Sato Ai sitting next to her.

At this moment, the door to the private room was pushed open, and Nan Ting, who was responsible for protecting Dao Ya's safety, walked in and quickly went to Dao Ya's side to whisper something in her ear.

After hearing Nan Ting's words, Dao Ya's eyes lit up. She sat up straight and looked around.
"Please wait a moment, everyone. I'm going to the restroom. Xiao Ai, call the waiter. The food is ready to be served."

Sato Ai smiled and nodded, knowing that Toa had something to do, but she didn't ask. She wasn't that curious.

At this moment, Zhao Xuan, disguised as Master Niu, was waiting by the sink in the restroom.

Before long, Dao Ya followed Nan Ting and came over.

Upon seeing Master Niu, Dao Ya nodded to Nan Ting, instructing Nan Ting to stand guard outside and prevent anyone from approaching, before Dao Ya stepped forward.
"Master Niu, what brings you here?"

Zhao Xuan smiled and took off the nano headgear.

Upon seeing her brother-in-law arrive, Dao Ya's pupils constricted slightly, then she exclaimed in a low voice with delight:
"Brother-in-law, you!"

Zhao Xuan smiled and reached out to ruffle Dao Ya's hair, causing Dao Ya to puff out her cheeks.
"My hair is all messed up! Seriously, I'm not a child anymore!"

"Brother-in-law, do you have some mission in Nanjing?"

Zhao Xuan quickly told Dao Ya the purpose of his visit. After listening to Zhao Xuan, Dao Ya said thoughtfully:

“That’s easy. Since my sister is all set, let’s call off this dinner. We’ve already changed our train tickets, so let’s set off right away. Maybe we can arrive in Harbin at the same time as them, which will make it easier for my brother-in-law to switch with Master Niu.”

Zhao Xuan nodded:

"But are you sure your dinner party is okay? Won't it affect your business?"

Daoya said with a smile:
"It's nothing. If they stand me up, they stand me up. They're the ones begging me to do business with them, not the other way around."

“I’ll have one of the representatives stay behind to talk to them. Let’s get to the train station as soon as possible. I’ve had enough of Nanjing.”

"Furthermore, my shipment has already been sent to Bingcheng. So much weaponry is hidden on the outskirts of Bingcheng. If I don't go there soon, I'm worried the goods will be discovered and I'll suffer losses."

At this point, Dao Ya shuddered. This idea was absolutely out of the question; if this deal didn't turn into a profit, the loss would be enormous.

"Alright, let's set off as soon as possible. As for Ayan, I'll leave a letter for you to deliver to her when you have the chance."

Dao Ya smiled and nodded:
"Don't worry, I'll have Sister Ting make a trip and give the letter to Miao Xue."

"So much the better."

As he spoke, Zhao Xuan took out a letter from his pocket and handed it to Dao Ya, then put on the nano headgear.

Nan Ting, who was waiting outside, saw Dao Ya come out and was about to say something when Dao Ya handed over the letter in her hand first:

"Sister Ting, deliver this letter to Miao Xue as quickly as possible, then rush to the train station and we'll set off directly for Harbin today."

Nan Ting nodded, accepted the letter without a word, and quickly left the Yangtze Hotel.

On the train to Tianjin, Mr. Niu sat indifferently near the window, surrounded by several members of the epidemic prevention and control supervision team.

(End of this chapter)