Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

The three of them drank and chatted, creating a lively atmosphere.

After a few rounds of drinks, Morita Eisuke laughed and said, "Mr. Wei came from humble beginnings, yet in just a few months he has made a name for himself in Shanghai. He is truly a dragon among men!"

"Section Chief Morita and President Matsumoto are like the bright moon in the sky, while I am but a firefly in the distance. How can I bear such praise?" Wei Renming said modestly.

Matsumoto Shigeharu laughed heartily, "Wei-san, you really have a silver tongue."

"That's quite a apt metaphor. Wei-san is a remarkable man." Morita Eisuke smiled, then changed the subject, saying, "I heard that you were apparently captured last month?"

Wei Renming said frankly, "Section Chief Morita, there's no need to test me. I swore a solemn oath never to lie. Let's get straight to the point."

"That's great!" Morita Eisuke clapped his hands. "In that case, I'll speak frankly."

"please."

Morita Eisuke's expression changed, and he said seriously, "You've gone to great lengths to get close to President Matsumoto and Counselor Yamagami. Are you acting under orders from the Special Service? Are you trying to gain our trust so you can gather intelligence?"

"I'm a photographer, not a spy!" Wei Renming shook his head. "I'm just unlucky! I got involved in the Zhang Mozhi case and ended up in jail."

After saying that, he lifted his shirt, revealing the scars on his body.

"These injuries were all inflicted by the secret service. I hate them so much, why would I risk my life for them?"

"It's just a ruse!" Morita Eisuke denied outright.

Wei Renming grinned and said, "I can't stand any hardship."

"Then how do you explain handing the photo studio over to you to run?" Eisuke Morita pressed.

"I've made my photo studio a great success, with monthly revenue reaching tens of thousands of yuan, which I can hand over to the government. What reason do they have to stop me from running it?" Wei Renming said calmly.

"I see..." Eisuke Morita nodded.

Matsumoto and Yamagami spoke highly of Wei Renming, and Wakasugi also recommended the latter. The Special Higher Police did not find any concrete evidence against him.

This prevented him from having too much suspicion about Wei Renming.

His purpose in this meeting was simple: to talk to Wei Renming and observe his reaction.

So far, the latter's reaction has been normal.

Where do you hand over your monthly business profits?

Wei Renming said, "I don't need to go. At the beginning of the month, they will send an accountant to the store to review the accounts, and the money will be handed over to her at the same time."

"What's the accountant's name?"

"Fu Wu".

Do you know where she lives?

"I don't know about that," Wei Renming said with a smile. "Section Chief Morita seems to be paying special attention to my affairs."

"Just chatting, does Mr. Wei have something he's having trouble saying?"

"There's nothing you shouldn't show others."

"Alright. Now, do you know what the Special Service does?"

"They're arresting traitors and spies, of course," Wei Renming said without hesitation.

Morita Eisuke suddenly roared, "Since you know that, you still dare to work for us! Aren't you afraid of being imprisoned as a traitor?"

Wei Renming was startled, then angrily retorted, "I am not your subordinate! Nor am I your prisoner! Is this how the Japanese treat their guests, behaving so harshly?"

Matsumoto Shigeharu smiled and said, "Both of you are my guests, and it's my fault for not being hospitable enough. I'll punish myself with a drink, and I hope you won't mind!"

With him stepping in, the atmosphere eased somewhat.

Wei Renming suppressed his anger and said calmly:

"May I ask Section Chief Morita, when did I start working for you?"

You pay, I take the photos; this is clearly a business deal.

Besides, with me handing over so much money every month, why would the Secret Service want to take me?

Upon hearing this, Eisuke Morita picked up his glass and laughed, "I'm a straightforward person, and I always speak my mind without thinking. Here, this glass is for you."

Wei Renming's reaction temporarily earned him his trust.

However, the screening process has only just begun!

The three then chatted about trivial matters until the gathering ended.

early morning.

Wei Renming was sound asleep when he was awakened by knocking on the door.

"who!"

"Brother Wei, it's me!" Feng Xiaotian said anxiously.

Wei Renming came downstairs, opened the door, and asked, "Why are you in such a hurry? What's wrong?"

"The Peerless Beauty Photo Studio was set on fire last night!" Feng Xiaotian lowered his voice, afraid that the neighbors would hear.

"What?" Wei Renming's heart tightened. "Are there any casualties?"

Feng Xiaotian said:

"No! No one was left in the shop. Luckily, someone from the neighboring shop got up in the middle of the night and discovered the fire. They promptly reported it to the fire department, which prevented the fire from spreading. However, the photo studio's facilities were completely destroyed."

After the fire was extinguished, the fire department found gasoline residue a short distance away from the scene, suspecting that someone had deliberately set the fire.

"Arson?" Wei Renming's eyes flickered. "It's good that there were no casualties."

"What about the employees?" Feng Xiaotian asked.

"Transfer everyone to the new store to help out. Remember to change the signboard at the new store and make a separation with me," Wei Renming reminded him.

"How can this be allowed?" Feng Xiaotian objected.

Wei Renming smiled. "Only in this way can the new store operate normally. Otherwise, it might be set on fire. Besides, as long as the money is in my pocket, the formalities are irrelevant."

He patted Feng Xiaotian on the shoulder and said, "After studying for so long, it's time for you to take charge. From today onwards, you're both the store manager and chief photographer for the new shop!"

"Brother Wei, I... I'm afraid I can't do it. What if we lose money..." Feng Xiaotian said uncertainly.

"Do you trust my judgment?" Wei Renming asked.

"Brother Wei is so capable, his insight must be exceptional."

"In my eyes, you are a rough gem. Now that you've been polished enough, it's time for you to show yourself," Wei Renming praised.

"Am I really a rough gem?" Feng Xiaotian asked uncertainly.

"Absolutely!" Wei Renming pushed Feng Xiaotian out of the yard. "Go! I believe you can do it!"

Feng Xiaotian clenched his fist and nodded heavily: "I will try my best! I definitely won't let Brother Wei down!"

"Keep it up!" Wei Renming closed the door, his expression immediately turning serious.

He had just met with Eisuke Morita yesterday, and then the photo studio was set on fire last night.

He couldn't help but wonder if all of this was a test from Morita.

If that's true, then there must be Japanese soldiers watching outside the small building.

His every move will be under the surveillance of the Japanese.

"Why did Eisuke Morita go to such lengths to test me?"

Is it a test or a screening?

The two have very different meanings.

Logically speaking, since the photo studio was destroyed, the secret service would come looking for me.

On the surface, this fire was caused by my working for the Japanese, which incited public outrage.

Therefore, the Secret Service's attitude towards me must have been tough...

Now I'm afraid the Secret Service won't send anyone to find me, or they'll handle it mildly.

But I couldn't very well inform Wang Xinheng.

Wei Renming frowned and pondered, then felt that he might be being overly cautious. After thinking it over, he decided to deal with the worst-case scenario.

You only have one life, and there's no room for luck.

"Rather than waiting to be killed, it's better to take the initiative."

Wei Renming immediately called Yamagami Ryosuke and said with a smile, "Counselor Yamagami, the Peerless Elegance Photo Studio was set on fire last night. You know the situation of that studio. The Special Service will definitely ask me for compensation. You'll have to pay for it."