Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

Fujimura's restaurant.

Wei Renming booked a private room to entertain Shimizu Taro, with Yamagami Ryosuke accompanying him.

After a few rounds of drinks, while Yamagami Ryosuke was relieving himself, Wei Renming took out a bunch of keys and handed them to Shimizu Taro.

"What is this?" Shimizu Taro asked, feigning confusion.

"This is just a small token of my gratitude; it's far from enough to repay your life-saving kindness." Wei Renming said earnestly, "I heard that Section Chief Shimizu lives in the police station's dormitory, which must be quite inconvenient. So I took the liberty of renting a three-bedroom apartment in the Ramos Apartments for you. I originally wanted to buy it, but the apartment wouldn't sell, so I could only rent it for ten years. I hope you won't mind."

Ramos Apartments is located on North Sichuan Road and is a high-end apartment building. A three-bedroom apartment with a balcony costs around 100 yuan per month.

"Ramos Apartments? That's too expensive," Shimizu Taro declined.

He knew that he couldn't afford to live in that apartment with his income. After all, he sent most of his salary back home.

"No matter how expensive, it's not more expensive than my life." Wei Renming put the key into Qingshui's hand.

Shimizu Taro was very tempted, but still declined, saying, "The police station has strict discipline. If I move to an apartment, it might cause misunderstandings. Let's forget about it."

His single dormitory room was quite small; after placing the bed and desk, there wasn't much space left. The shower and toilet were also shared. If he had money, he would have moved out long ago.

"This is an act of gratitude, and no one can find fault with it. If Section Chief Shimizu has any concerns, I can explain to Consul Wakasugi that this matter will not affect you," Wei Renming insisted.

After much deliberation, Shimizu Taro finally succumbed to his greed and accepted the key. "Thank you very much, Mr. Wei."

"polite."

This incident brought the two closer together.

After Yamagami Ryosuke returned, the three continued to drink and chat. Wei Renming, emboldened by the alcohol, recounted what had happened during the day.

Yamagami Ryosuke spoke almost without hesitation:

"Wei Sang, are you confused! Being a formal employee of the consulate is a shield! With consular jurisdiction, even if you kill someone, the Chinese government has no right to arrest you!"

Before the full-scale outbreak of the War of Resistance against Japan, all criminal cases committed by Japanese citizens in China were handled by the Japanese consulate.

Even in cases with solid evidence, the punishment may be mitigated on grounds such as "mental disorder" or "legitimate self-defense."

He wasn't exaggerating at all when he said that.

The South Manchuria Railway Company's Shanghai office was also responsible for cultural infiltration, and part of its funding came from the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

From his perspective, he naturally hoped that Wei Renming would agree, as this would be a great achievement for him.

"Of course I understand that principle! But the nationality of Manchukuo is just too insulting." Wei Renming didn't want to create an image of being shrewd and calculating, so he would sometimes deliberately speak without restraint.

Shimizu Taro's face flashed with displeasure, but having just accepted the gift, he couldn't show it, so he could only say, "Mr. Wei seems to have some misunderstandings about the situation in Manchukuo. With the help of the Empire, Manchukuo successfully restored its independence; it's a paradise there. There's nothing wrong with being its subject."

"Section Chief Shimizu saved my life, and I don't want to argue with you. In short, I just won't!" Wei Renming said with a distressed expression. "Is there really no place for me in this world?"

He believed that Shimizu Taro would relay tonight's conversation to Morita Eisuke.

"Don't be so pessimistic. Your talent is obvious to everyone. Section Chief Morita appreciates you so much, he might just make an exception for you," said Ryosuke Yamagami.

"Sigh... I've given up hope. If it doesn't work out, I'll buy two tickets to Europe and take my sister with me across the ocean." Wei Renming drank a glass of wine.

"It's hard to leave one's homeland. Isn't what Wei Sang is worried about being assassinated?" Before Shimizu Taro went to the banquet, Morita Eisuke had instructed him to sound out Wei Renming's thoughts.

"Section Chief Shimizu has a solution?" Wei Renming's face lit up with joy.

"It's quite simple. Just make sure the Special Service doesn't dare to touch you again," Shimizu Taro said with a smile.

"Yes! How should we do it?" Wei Renming pressed.

"If you have the backing of the Empire's official status, the Secret Service will definitely be hesitant to act against you."

"I don't have Japanese citizenship, how can I obtain official status?"

"Allied News Agency".

"Oh?"

"It's the Empire's only official news agency. If you can work for it, you're practically a half-official."

"Is this identity not enough weight?"

"What if you also have the role of a translator at the consulate?"

"Well..." Wei Renming thought for a moment and said, "It still seems to be lacking something."

Shimizu Taro smiled and shook his head. "Wei-san, why be so cautious?"

"You flatter me. But I only have one life, so I really can't be careless," Wei Renming said apologetically.

"There is one last way to eliminate the problem completely," Shimizu Taro said.

"Stop keeping me in suspense," Wei Renming said, looking impatient.

"Haha... You can ask Consul Ruoshan to ask Du Yuesheng to vouch for you with the Special Service Department. With his relationship with Dai Li, you can rest easy," said Shimizu Taro.

"Brilliant! I admire Shimizu-san's resourcefulness!"

Wei Renming breathed a sigh of relief.

In this way, he could legitimately defect to the Japanese.

"How can I ask Consul Wakasugi for help?"

"I can ask Section Chief Morita for help," Shimizu Taro said.

Wei Renming slapped his forehead, regretting, "I shouldn't have said that! Today, I was a bit too harsh on Section Chief Morita. I'm afraid he won't help me."

"Section Chief Morita is a man who values ​​talent, so I'm sure he won't mind. How about I sound him out for you?" Shimizu Taro said.

"Then thank you very much, Mr. Shimizu." Wei Renming raised his glass and said, "It is truly a blessing in my life to have two such good friends. May our friendship last forever."

Both Shimizu Taro and Shimizu smiled, raised their glasses, and drank them down in one gulp.

After the party ended.

Shimizu Taro, clutching the key, excitedly arrived at Ramos's apartment. After climbing to the third floor, he found his room, eagerly opened the door, and his eyes widened in shock.

The interior is elegantly decorated and fully furnished.

Not to mention Shanghai, even in Japan, he had never stayed in such a nice house.

"Mr. Wei, you're so thoughtful!"

Out of caution, he carefully searched the room but found no listening devices.

When he finished washing up and was about to rest, he discovered a wooden box under the bedding.

"What is Wei Renming up to?" He was startled.

He carefully opened the wooden box, and upon seeing what was inside, his surprise immediately turned to joy.

"Two large yellow croakers are almost worth two years' salary of mine."

With this money, his family's standard of living will definitely be able to improve to a higher level!

"Wei Sang, Wei Sang, are you really doing this just to repay a debt of gratitude?"

Despite thinking this, his feelings of affection for Wei Renming were steadily growing stronger.