Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

From frugality to luxury is easy, from luxury to frugality.

Wei Renming spent a lot of money on Shimizu Taro, which seemed like a huge loss, but in fact it was well worth the money.

As the saying goes, one who has no desires is invincible.

A "righteous and incorruptible" Special Higher Police chief is a great threat to his undercover work.

Why not spend some money to corrupt Shimizu Taro and bring the two closer together?

Besides, this money originally belonged to the Japanese.

The following morning.

Wei Renming was invited to the consulate again and met with Eisuke Morita.

"I apologize for any offense I may have caused, Section Chief Morita."

He was the first to back down, giving Morita a way out.

"Young people are hot-tempered, that's normal." Morita Eisuke smiled. "Section Chief Shimizu told me everything that happened last night. In principle, I agree with it."

Wei Renming was overjoyed and said excitedly, "Thank you so much, Section Chief Morita!"

Eisuke Morita waved his hand and laughed, "It's just a small matter, nothing to mention."

Wei Renming said, "It's nothing to you, but it's a huge deal to me. It's not gentlemanly to leave a debt of gratitude unpaid. I, Wei Renming, may love money, but I am not one to forget kindness. In the future, please feel free to ask for my help in any way you can, and I will do my best without hesitation."

"There's something I really need Mr. Wei's help with," Morita Eisuke said with a smile.

"Go ahead!" Wei Renming was eager to get things done.

"The Ministry of Foreign Affairs' Cultural Affairs Division has always attached great importance to cultural exchanges between China and Japan. In recent years, it has established many cultural organizations in China with the aim of promoting exchanges between the people of the two countries and reducing misunderstandings between them."

"The Empire's efforts to promote friendship between the two countries are evident to all. There are many unreasonable people in China who blindly oppose Japan, which is unwise. I hope Section Chief Morita will not take it to heart. Most Chinese people still have a favorable impression of Japan," Wei Renming said, playing the straight man.

"Indeed. If all Chinese people were like you, how could East Asia not prosper?" Morita Eisuke remarked with emotion, then continued, "The Ministry of Cultural Affairs is planning to spearhead the establishment of a Sino-Japanese Photographers Association. I'd like to invite Mr. Wei to serve as its vice president. What do you think?"

"Well, it's not that I'm unwilling, it's just that my experience in the photography industry is too limited, and I'm afraid I won't be able to convince people. Why don't you find someone more suitable?" Wei Renming declined.

The vice president title sounds impressive.

In reality, it's completely useless.

He's not the vice president of a photography industry association.

He wouldn't do it.

"Mr. Wei, don't rush to refuse. Let me finish." Morita Eisuke took out a business plan and placed it on the table.

Wei Renming picked it up and looked through it. Morita Eisuke said, "This association plans to invite about a hundred well-known photographers and journalists from China and Japan. The Ministry of Cultural Affairs will allocate a special fund of 30,000 yen annually for the association's development."

"Thirty thousand yen?" Wei Renming's heart skipped a beat; this was no small sum of money.

"That's good. The association will also launch a monthly magazine to exhibit outstanding photographic works, which will be distributed in both China and Japan. Many of the associations and groups that were previously established were dominated by Japanese people, which Chinese people were quite resistant to. This time, the positions of president and vice president of the Photographers Association will be held by Chinese people, and we must make it the strongest bridge for cultural exchange between China and Japan," said Eisuke Morita.

"Then who will serve as the president?" Wei Renming asked.

"Chen Liangli".

"It's him!" Wei Renming knew this person.

Chen Liangli is one of Shanghai's top photographers and also has some international renown.

While the Sino-Japanese photography competition was in full swing, some people urged him to submit his work. However, he remained silent.

Did he also defect to the Japanese?

"Excellent. Chen Liangli has been deeply involved in the photography industry for many years and has extensive connections. With him on the front lines, we can definitely invite senior photographers from China. Only in this way can the Photographers Association truly live up to its name." Morita Eisuke was well-prepared.

"Since Mr. Chen is here, there's even less need for me," Wei Renming continued to decline.

What's the point of him joining if he can't get any intelligence?

"Wei-san, you may not know this, but Chen Liangli has some prejudices and misunderstandings about the Empire. We need you to guide him within the Association. Wei-san is our Empire's most loyal friend; surely he wouldn't refuse such an important mission?" Morita Eisuke revealed his true purpose.

To put it nicely, it's guidance; to put it bluntly, it's surveillance.

"So it seems Chen Liangli didn't side with the Japanese. Morita probably wants to use his reputation to lure him in, and then kick him out..."

How much influence can a photography association have on China?

It shouldn't be too big, right?

"Besides monthly magazines, the association also collaborates with various newspapers, taking photographs for them to try and present current events in China or Japan from another perspective." Morita Eisuke said with the tone of someone who has been through it all: "Life is like rowing against the current; if you don't move forward, you fall behind. You have accumulated some wealth, but that's far from enough. The next step is to strive for a higher social status! With status, even if others want to mess with you, they'll have to think twice."

"Thank you for the suggestion, Section Chief Morita! I agree to be the vice president!"

The real reason Wei Renming agreed was that the association would be cooperating with the newspaper, and he didn't want to hand over all the power of discourse to the Japanese. With him there, they could at least have a say.

Public opinion is more vicious and powerful than bullets.

"Good! I knew I hadn't misjudged you!" Morita Eisuke waved his hand and said, "Your reporter credentials from the Alliance News Agency and your consulate translator credentials will be handed to you tomorrow. Don't worry, the credentials are genuine, and you'll still get your salary."

"Do I need to come to work?" Wei Renming asked casually.

"No need. It's just for show, to make the Special Service wary." Morita Eisuke waved his hand.

Wei Renming felt a little regretful, as both of these positions allowed him access to important intelligence.

The translator goes without saying.

As Japan's official news agency, Domei News Agency has access to news from all walks of life.

No!

We can't give up so easily.

I'll have to find a way to work in both of these jobs in the future.

"That's good, it will save me a lot of trouble." Wei Renming looked relaxed.

"You can contact Ryosuke Yamagami for details regarding the association's preparations; he will fully cooperate with your work," said Eisuke Morita.

"Who is in charge of the finances?" Wei Renming asked.

Knowing his thoughts, Eisuke Morita smiled and said, "You will be in charge of the finances, but all expenses must be accounted for in detail, and the Mountain Council will audit them regularly."

"An audit is required?" Wei Renming muttered.

Eisuke Morita said sternly, "Wei-san, you are the one I have chosen. Don't let him down!"

"I understand that." Wei Renming's face showed just the right amount of disappointment.

"The Empire will not mistreat any loyal friend. Wei-san, be careful in everything you do, lest someone find fault with you." Morita Eisuke's words were loaded with meaning.

He understood everything perfectly.

Wei Renming works for them just for money, doesn't he?

If you don't let people be greedy, why would they do it?

Wei Renming understood the implied meaning and exclaimed with delight, "I guarantee I'll do a fantastic job!"

"As long as you cooperate with our work, everything else is negotiable!"

"That's for sure!"