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Chapter 178 Smoke Envelops Cold Water, Moonlight Envelops Sand

"It is my honor to contribute to the Empire," Chen Yang said with a slight bow. "Minister Oshima, I have no questions..."

Kenjiro Oshima nodded slightly, then put on a serious expression and said, "Gentlemen, you are the Army's most outstanding transport officers and the most elite transport team in our Southern Transport Department."

"Next, you will be competing with the Navy's transport teams. In Shanghai, and even in the entire South, the Army's transport efficiency absolutely cannot be inferior to that of the Navy."

"If the Army loses in the competition, then you will likely face the most severe punishment, understand?"

The group exchanged glances and bowed in unison: "Please rest assured, Minister, we will do our utmost."

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The winds of October 1938, carrying the bitterness of the Yangtze River's moisture and the lingering smoke of war, swept across the occupied Shanghai.

The heavy shadow of Wuhan's fall loomed over the hearts of all Chinese people outside the foreign concessions.

However, deep within the Japanese quarter, the heavy black lacquered gate of the "Moonlit Sand" Hall quietly opened at the end of October, in the late autumn season.

Inside, a huge crystal chandelier refracted the shadows of the people clinking glasses, creating a dazzling and cold golden spiderweb.

The aromas of cigars, chrysanthemum wine, and French perfume mingled intensely. Kimono-clad maids, like ghosts, carried bottles of Bordeaux wine and moved silently between the gold-lacquered ukiyo-e screens, while soft Kyoto accents served as carefully crafted background music.

On a rosewood couch in the corner, a Japanese military sword scabbard casually rested on a bright yellow Suzhou embroidered cushion, the cold gleam of the scabbard reflecting on the obsequious, smiling faces.

Deep within the hall, the ice sculpture of Mount Fuji exudes a chilling aura, while across from it, on the deserted Suzhou storytelling stage, a lone pipa stands alone.

A geisha in full regalia bent down to pour wine. Deep within the twenty-four layers of her elaborately layered collar, close to her skin, a fleeting glint of cold metal flashed by.

As the clock struck seven in the evening, a black sedan bearing the Rising Sun flag entered the alley behind and came to a steady stop in the specially designated parking lot in Moonlit Sands.

Inside the parking lot were several men in uniform. They approached and covered the license plate. The man in the lead immediately opened the car door and said in Japanese, "Welcome to Tsukigami. Do you have a reservation?"

"Our Moonlit Sands is a members-only high-end club. We cannot accommodate guests without an appointment."

Chen Yang took out a gold card from his pocket, which was decorated with exquisite patterns. But what was most surprising was not the card itself, but the number on it.

The card's serial number is clearly: 001
The man in charge of the inspection was startled: "Good evening, boss..."

001 is the club owner's number, and the second is Lin Su, the manager of Moonlit Sand, whose number is 002.

Chen Yang slightly raised his hand, signaling the other party not to make a sound, and said to Ino Yusuke inside the car, "Ino-kun, get out."

"We're getting there."

Yusuke Ino opened the car door, got out, and looked around. The building in front of him seemed no different from the surrounding buildings. Seeing how ordinary it was, Yusuke Ino seemed a little disappointed.

“Mr. Chen, this is the best club in Shanghai’s history that you mentioned, the Moonlit Sand Club.”

"It seems...not very good."

"Is that so?" Chen Yang was not surprised at all by Ino Yusuke's evaluation at this time: "Ino-kun, there is a Chinese idiom called 'there is a universe within,' so don't jump to conclusions too soon."

Ino Yusuke seemed intrigued. "Hmm, I'd like to know what's going on inside."

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Ino, this way please. My eldest sister specially reserved the 'Moon Viewing Room'." Yue Longsha was referring to the model of a private high-end club in the future world, where all hospitality required reservations.

The arrival time, guest list, and reception standards are all planned in advance.

Therefore, the moment Chen Yang showed his card, the person in front of him knew how to receive him.

The man in the lead led the group to the entrance of Tsukigami, where a female attendant in a kimono immediately came forward to greet them.

The waitress, taking small, quick steps, led the two to a semi-open room on the second floor with a superb view, the "Moon Viewing Room."

A fine bamboo curtain hung down, and a figure was already behind it.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Ino, I have been waiting for you for a long time."

A languid yet penetrating female voice rang out.

The bamboo curtain was gently lifted by a hand adorned with a large jade bracelet, revealing a charming and exquisite face to the two.

Lin Su, nicknamed Little A Qiao
In Shanghai, she has a more well-known title: the proprietress of Fengming Pavilion, known as "Big Sister".

Yusuke Ino's eyes lit up. He had been in Shanghai for quite some time and was considered a veteran in the entertainment industry, but he rarely saw anyone dressed like Lin Su.

She wore a dark green, high-necked, modified cheongsam with silver trim, which accentuated her still-exquisite figure, with a snow-white mink shawl casually draped over her shoulders.

Her black hair was meticulously styled into a bun, with only a single kingfisher feather phoenix hairpin inserted at an angle, the phoenix's beak holding a shimmering pearl.

Her makeup was exquisite, her red lips were full, and her phoenix eyes were smiling, yet her gaze was unfathomable, as if she could easily see into people's hearts.

She held a slender white jade pipe with an ebony body in her hand, the wisps of smoke adding to her mystique.

Lin Su's voice was melodious and pleasant, with a perfect Wu dialect accent, and every word was clear: "Miss Gongcheng, why don't you invite the officers to take their seats? This fine Longjing tea has just been delivered from Hangzhou and is waiting for our distinguished guests to come and taste it."

"Hi." A melodious voice gently echoed, and the bamboo curtain was lifted again, revealing a voluptuous figure beside Lin Su.

Unlike the geisha dressed in elaborate costumes and the waiters in kimonos, she was different.

The woman in front of me was wearing a white silk lace blouse with a black blazer over it.

Below is a short black bodycon skirt that only reaches the upper thigh.

Between her legs were the latest specially made black stockings from Shanghai Zhenhe Stocking Factory. These stockings are very different from traditional stockings. Previous black stockings could be called pantyhose, as thick as pants, but these were made using the latest imported machines and are only one-third the thickness of previous stockings.

This already bears a striking resemblance to the future black color scheme, paired with high heels and black-rimmed glasses.

In an instant, a mature, professional woman's aura appeared before the two of them, and Yusuke Ino stared wide-eyed.

Mature, sexy, glamorous, and aloof – these different styles can be so vividly expressed in one woman.

What's particularly interesting is that Yusuke Ino actually sensed professionalism from a woman.

It was as if this woman's every move was the result of rigorous training; her actions perfectly exemplified the word "professional."

"Please." Miyagi Yui skillfully guided Ino and Chen Yang to the low couch covered with brocade cushions.

On the small table in the center of the tatami mat, a set of fine white porcelain teaware was steaming.

Lin Su gracefully entered the private room and sat down in the host's seat.

Miyagi Yui knelt before the couch, her hands moving swiftly and gracefully as she prepared tea for everyone and served it to them one by one.

Chen Yang raised his glass and smiled, "Mr. Lin, Mr. Ino, please."

Lin Su picked up her teacup, her phoenix eyes smiling as her gaze swept between the two men. "It is an immense honor for Yue Long Sha to have you all grace us with your presence. The moonlight is just right tonight, and the courtyard scenery is also quite pleasing to the eye. It is perfect for discussing... matters of the heart, as well as some serious business."

Her voice was soft, but she emphasized the words "serious business" slightly, carrying a subtle, implied meaning.

Chen Yang put down his teacup and said, "It seems Mr. Lin has made some arrangements?"

Lin Su smiled and said, "I have a distinguished guest here today. I think you two would be interested in getting to know him."

Chen Yang put down his teacup and looked at Yusuke Ino beside him.

Yusuke Ino seemed to have no time to pay attention to Chen Yang; his gaze remained fixed on Yui Miyagi.

That gaze seemed to want to devour Miyagi Yui whole.

Lin Su and Chen Yang exchanged glances, and Chen Yang smiled and said, "Then let's do as you say."

Lin Su stood up and said, "Please wait a moment, both of you."

After saying this, Lin Su stood up, bowed slightly to the two of them, and then turned and walked out of Guanyunjian.

Outside the cubicle, the noise from the downstairs lobby was filtered through the bamboo curtain, becoming indistinct.

The gentle murmur of the artificial stream drifted through the air. The autumn moon hung high in the fragmented night sky, cut by the eaves. The cold stream reflected its clear light, and the ripples shattered the moon's image into countless cold, silvery fragments.
The crisp sound of footsteps kept ringing out outside the door, but Yusuke Ino paid no attention to the changes in the outside world. His gaze was only drawn to Yui Miyagi's every move.

Chen Yang took a small sip of tea and couldn't help but admire Lin Su's methods.

This woman is indeed remarkable. In just over a month, she managed to train the women Chen Yang had selected from various places to be so professional.

Yui Miyagi is just one example; in Tsukigami, there is no shortage of all kinds of women.

The rules here are also very interesting. The reservation system is designed to lock in customer information and analyze which girl is most suitable for him.

It might not be so easy for others, but it was far too easy for Chen Yang.

After his calculation function integrates all the other party's information, he can easily select the most suitable service recipient.

Even if there is no woman to match him, Chen Yang can simulate the appearance of the woman he admires and create the corresponding woman.

All of this can be described as personalized customization.

Chen Yang was responsible for providing the standards, and Lin Su was responsible for training the girls. The two hit it off immediately, and the girls in Yue Long Sha were designed to be customized for customers.

"Mr. Chen, Mr. Ino, thank you for waiting."

Lin Su lifted the bamboo curtain and walked in, bowing slightly to the two of them and saying, "Gentlemen, let me introduce you."

"This guest is Lieutenant Commander Saito Koichi of the Navy."

"So it's Saito-kun." Chen Yang stood up and bowed slightly. "I didn't expect to meet you here."

Saito Koichi was also somewhat surprised: "Mr. Chen, I thought we wouldn't meet again for a couple of days at the Southern Transportation Department. I didn't expect to meet here first."

"I heard that Mr. Chen will be the future head of the Army Transportation Section, so we'll be colleagues in the future."

Lin Su looked somewhat surprised: "So Mr. Chen and Mr. Saito were working together. I was a bit presumptuous."

"Miss Yu Xi, Miss Junko, please come in."

Lin Su gave a greeting, and two women dressed differently walked in with small, quick steps.

"Please, both of you," Lin Su invited the two women to sit down and asked them to keep the other party company.

Saito Koichi acted somewhat modestly, suggesting that Chen Yang choose first, but Chen Yang waved his hand repeatedly, indicating that there was no need for that.

Sure enough, on various forums, people would hurl insults at each other because of differing opinions.

There's only one type of forum where the comments are always harmonious, with everyone sharing selflessly.
(End of this chapter)