Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

Before the full-scale outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japan, Japan's views and policies toward China went through several distinct phases.

From the "Pan-Asianism" theory to "cooperative diplomacy" and then to the "Tanaka Memorial," this was not a transition from mild to violent, but rather a process in which the Japanese gradually exposed their aggressive nature.

Following the "New Life" incident, Japan pressured the Republic of China government to completely ban anti-Japanese propaganda. The incident ended with the arrest and sentencing of Du Chongyuan.

It is utterly absurd that the head of a Chinese newspaper was imprisoned for merely discussing a few things about locusts abroad.

A few months after the New Life Incident, the Japanese Cabinet passed the "Understanding on Foreign, Land and Maritime Policies Regarding China," also known as the infamous "Hirota Three Principles," which demanded that China ban anti-Japanese movements, recognize the puppet state of Manchukuo, and implement joint Sino-Japanese anti-communism.

At this point, the Japanese people's wolfish ambitions were laid bare.

Cultural invasion, information warfare, and ideological struggle are not a single, brutal battle, but a war that can last for decades or even centuries.

This kind of war is not about killing a single person, but about killing an entire nation.

Wei Renming naturally knew these things.

He proposed the China-Japan Fashion Photography Competition not to curry favor with the Japanese, but to teach them a lesson.

He decided to change his name to Wei Renming, the strictest father among the Japanese.

At 9:00 a.m., as agreed, Wei Renming arrived at a park in the Hongkou area.

When he arrived, Matsumoto Shigeharu and Shirataka were sitting under a parasol, enjoying the river breeze and sipping coffee.

"You two have quite the refined taste," Wei Renming waved.

The attendants immediately brought over a cup of coffee.

Wei Renming took a sip. "Mr. Matsumoto, how do you plan to film this?"

Matsumoto Shigeji held up one finger and laughed:

"I have only one request: take the photos however you want to look beautiful! Miss Bai's stunning beauty, paired with an elegant kimono, will surely create the most beautiful scene."

"Beauty comes in many forms. What Europeans and Americans consider beautiful, you Japanese may not necessarily agree with. And what the Japanese consider beautiful, the Chinese may not necessarily approve of. Mr. Matsumoto, which kind of beauty do you want me to capture?" Wei Renming asked with a smile.

"I believe that ultimate beauty can be appreciated by people all over the world," Shigeharu Matsumoto said with a smile.

While chatting and laughing, Wei Renming showed no intention of getting up to take pictures.

Matsumoto Shigeji did not urge him.

As evening approached and the sun began to set, Wei Renming ordered his men to set up tripods. "Set up the scene, start filming!"

Shirayuka, dressed in a kimono, posed in various ways by the river.

She had clearly studied Japanese etiquette beforehand, and her movements were extremely standard, prompting Matsumoto Shigeharu to nod in admiration.

Under Wei Renming's direction, Bai Yuhua changed positions several times.

In just over an hour, we shot ten outfits.

Most of the time was wasted on changing clothes, so the actual shooting time was very short.

"The photos will be ready tomorrow, and I will send someone to deliver them to you."

With 15,000 yen in his pocket, Wei Renming couldn't help but smile.

"Is that all?" Shigeharu Matsumoto was also a photographer, but he had never experienced such a fast shooting pace.

Seeing that Wei Renming had finished the matter, he felt like he had thrown money into the water.

"What do you mean, Mr. Matsumoto? I've been working on this from morning till evening, a whole day, and you still think it's too fast?"

That's a concept you're talking about?

It was clearly enjoyable!

Matsumoto Shigeharu said sternly, "Wei-san, I hope you will take this seriously! This concerns the honor of the Empire, and there is no room for the slightest negligence!"

"Too much reminder is tantamount to premature criticism. If Mr. Matsumoto doesn't trust me, he should find someone else," Wei Renming said with dissatisfaction.

"Wei Sang, that's not what I meant."

"How about we talk again tomorrow when we see the final cut?"

Matsumoto Shigeharu was silent for a moment, then said, "I hope Wei-san won't disappoint me."

"I won't ruin my own reputation!" Wei Renming said as he saw that his employees had finished packing up the equipment and prepared to leave.

Halfway there, he seemed to suddenly remember something, turned back, and asked, "Mr. Matsumoto, I heard you studied abroad?"

"Yes, in the United States and Switzerland," said Shigeharu Matsumoto.

"Have you studied biology?" Wei Renming asked casually.

"I have some knowledge of it. Mr. Wei, is there something you want to ask me?" Matsumoto Shigeharu said.

Wei Renming did not reply, but left with a meaningful smile.

"Uh..." Matsumoto Shigeharu looked bewildered.

night.

Matsumoto Shigeharu, who was lying on the bed, suddenly opened his eyes and sat up abruptly.

He finally understood what Wei Renming meant: his wife was his cousin.

Wei Renming deliberately asked about biology, which clearly indicated that he knew about this matter.

"No, he's sick!"

the next day.

Having not slept all night, Matsumoto Shigeharu, sporting dark circles under his eyes, made himself a cup of coffee and picked up the photos that Wei Renming had sent over.

Bai Yuhua, dressed in a kimono, stands on the grass, her skirt fluttering in the breeze, with the setting sun over the long river in the background.

A composition commonly used in later internet celebrity photos.

"Beautiful, absolutely gorgeous!"

Shigeharu Matsumoto couldn't help but admire.

In just a moment, he chose to forgive Wei Renming for his rudeness yesterday.

"Wei Sang was too responsible; I misunderstood him!"

Just as he was admiring the photos.

The secretary hurriedly knocked on the door and entered from the riverbank.

"President Matsumoto, something has happened."

"What's wrong? Why are you in such a panic?" Matsumoto Shigeharu asked, displeased.

A man by the river handed over a stack of newspapers and said:

"Wei Renming has submitted the photos he took yesterday to various newspapers!"

The Sino-Japanese photography competition is currently very popular, and Wei Renming is a well-known photographer, so it's only natural that they would accept his submission.

Matsumoto Shigeharu, thinking something was serious, picked up the newspaper, flipped through it, and laughed:

"Isn't this a good thing? The photos are absolutely stunning, and it's great for more Chinese people to see them, which is perfect for promoting the culture of the empire."

"President, please take a look at the title of the work!" He reminded her, head bowed.

Matsumoto Shigeharu's eyes searched the newspaper, and once he saw it clearly, he immediately flew into a rage.

"Baka! Wei Renming is playing us for fools!"

The work is titled "Sunset".

The two large, bolded characters are placed directly above the photo, their purpose self-evident.

A worried man by the river said:

"The photography competition already attracted a lot of attention. Now that this has happened, it's just adding fuel to the fire."

I'm afraid that if this gets back to China, it will have a negative impact on you.

Why not stop the photography competition immediately?

"Public opinion has already taken hold and can no longer be suppressed. If we stop now, wouldn't we become a laughingstock in the eyes of the Chinese people? I must suppress Wei Renming's arrogance!"

As Matsumoto Shigeharu was pondering a solution, a servant knocked on the door and said, "Mr. Matsumoto, a man who calls himself Wei Renming has come to visit you."

"What? He dares to come again!" Matsumoto Shigeharu stormed out of the study and into the courtyard, where he indeed saw Wei Renming.

"You bastard! How dare you bully me like this!" Matsumoto Shigeharu almost wanted to kill him.

Wei Renming said with a wry smile, "I knew you'd misunderstand. That's why I rushed here to explain."

"A misunderstanding?" Matsumoto Shigeharu's anger subsided slightly.

"As everyone knows, I, Wei Renming, do not lie. If I say it's a misunderstanding, then it really is a misunderstanding."