Espionage: I Have Photo Editing Software

evening.

After getting off work, Shimizu Taro returned to Ramos Apartment, intending to fill a hot tub and take a relaxing bath, but the apartment management came knocking on his door.

"Mr. Shimizu, this apartment has been vacated. You must move out within two days," the staff member said.

Shimizu Taro frowned and said, "You've got it wrong, haven't you? This room has been rented for ten years."

"That's true. But by the afternoon, the tenant had already terminated the lease with us."

"What?" Shimizu Taro's anger flared up instantly.

He had just rejected Wei Renming at noon, and the latter wanted to kick him out that very evening. It was utterly despicable.

"We hope you can cooperate with our work. If you have any luggage that needs to be moved, we can provide a moving service," the staff member said.

"No need! I'll move out first thing tomorrow morning!" Shimizu Taro slammed the door shut.

The following morning.

Just as Shimizu Taro moved his luggage to the dormitory, he discovered that his single room had been taken by the police department, so he had to move to a double room.

Shimizu Taro returned to his office, seething with anger. Before he could even sit down, his subordinate told him he had a phone call.

"Who is it?"

"The other party claimed to be the manager of the Fujimura family."

"What is it?"

"You'd better accept it," the subordinate dared not say outright.

Shimizu Taro picked up the phone and asked, "This is Shimizu Taro, what's up?"

"Section Chief Shimizu, the bill you put on last month totaled 760 yen. Do you have time to come and settle it today?" The manager's tone was soft, but his attitude left no room for refusal.

The Fujimura family runs a high-class restaurant and naturally has powerful connections, so they have no reason to fear a mere section chief.

"Seven hundred and sixty yuan? That's so expensive?" Shimizu Taro frowned.

His original bills were all settled by Wei Renming at the end of the month.

He usually only cares about eating, drinking, and enjoying geisha performances; he wouldn't pay attention to the price.

"We have detailed accounts. If you have any questions, you can come to the store to check," the manager said.

"Send someone to the police station dormitory to collect the money at noon!" After hanging up the phone, Shimizu Taro's anger subsided somewhat.

He hadn't thought much of it at first, but now he realized that Wei Renming had been paying for almost everything he needed during this time.

"Wei Sang spent so much money on me, maybe I shouldn't have been so forceful last night..."

He wavered.

Whether it was a change of heart or a financial hurdle, we can only speculate.

But the matter did not end there.

Not long after, he received another call from the clothing store.

"Mr. Shimizu, the three suits you ordered are ready. When would be a convenient time to have them delivered to your residence?"

"Uh..." A bead of cold sweat appeared on Shimizu Taro's forehead.

Most of his money was sent back to China.

After paying the bill for the Fujimura family, he only had about a hundred yen left.

The three high-end suits totaled 240 yuan...

"Can I cancel my subscription?" Shimizu Taro asked.

"Mr. Shimizu, you're joking. The suits were all made to your measurements. If you return them, who are we going to sell them to?"

"Alright then." Shimizu Taro gritted his teeth. "Deliver it to the police station dormitory at noon."

Left with no other option, he had to divert funds from his informant's account to solve his immediate problem.

As he lay in bed at night, listening to the thunderous shouts of his roommates, he painfully covered his head with the blanket while lying on his narrow single bed.

At this moment, he missed the soft, comfortable bed and Reiko's gentle service at the Dayi Salon.

Daiichi Salon was a "comfort station" designated by the Japanese Marine Corps Command. In addition to Japanese soldiers, Japanese civilians could also enter, and the prices were quite high.

Even the prostitutes at the Grand Salon had different ranks.

Among them, his favorite, Miss Reiko, was the top courtesan.

His monthly salary wasn't even enough for one night's expenses.

Originally, Wei Renming always paid the bills.

All he has to do is enjoy himself.

But now he has fallen out with Wei Renming.

"well……"

Shimizu Taro tossed and turned all night, barely sleeping. He went to the consulate early at dawn, intending to take a nap in the office, but saw Yamagami Ryosuke enter the building before him.

"He came to the consulate to see me?" Shimizu Taro's heart leaped with joy. "Could it be that Wei Renming sent him to mediate?"

He shook off his gloom and walked into the building with his head held high.

But when he arrived at the office, he didn't see Yamagami Ryosuke.

He waited and waited, but no one came, and he grew increasingly anxious. So he left the office and looked around for the person.

Upon arriving at the reception room, he saw that the door was open, so he pretended to pass by and glanced inside out of the corner of his eye. He saw that Yamagami Ryosuke was having a pleasant conversation with Yoshino, the head of the police department.

"What does he want with Yoshino Taishi?" A sense of foreboding rose in Shimizu Taro's heart.

The division of labor between the first and second lessons is different, and their rights and responsibilities are naturally different.

In general matters, Yoshino Taishi has more power.

Smuggling is just another ordinary matter...

"Could it be that Wei Renming intends to cooperate with Yoshino?"

He left the consulate full of doubts, and when Yamagami Ryosuke came out, he went up to him pretending to bump into him by chance, and said with a smile, "Yamagami-san, are you here to see me?"

A hint of panic flashed in Yamagami Ryosuke's eyes. "I'm here to take care of something. I'll be leaving now."

"Want to grab a couple of drinks tonight?" Shimizu Taro tentatively suggested.

Ryosuke Yamagami apologized, "What bad luck, I have plans tonight. Next time, I'll definitely treat."

After saying that, he left in a hurry.

Shimizu Taro watched his departing figure, a hint of worry in his eyes.

Back in the building, he found Taishi Yoshino and tentatively asked:

Are you free tonight?

"Hey, Section Chief Shimizu, are you going to buy me a drink?" Yoshino Taishi was a fat man with big ears, and he always had a smile on his face when he spoke.

Shimizu Taro smiled and said, "There are some things I'd like to discuss with you privately?"

"How about tomorrow night?" Yoshino Taishi asked.

"Okay." Shimizu Taro made his decision.

He was restless and anxious all day long.

After waiting until the end of the workday and everyone had left, he picked up the phone, hesitated for a long time, and finally dialed the number.

"Is this Mr. Wei? I'm Shimizu Taro."

"What is it?" Wei Renming asked coldly.

"I've thought about what you mentioned the day before yesterday, and I think it's highly feasible."

Wei Renming revealed a disdainful smile.

So what about the Japanese?

As long as someone has desires, they can be exploited by him.

"You agree?"

"Yes!"

Shimizu Taro felt a tightness in his throat.

He didn't know if his decision was right or wrong.

But for now, this seems to be the best option.

"I'll say something. If you agree, we'll continue. If you don't agree, parting ways might not be a bad thing."

"What did you say?"

"I think work belongs to the country, but life belongs to oneself. What do you think?" Wei Renming asked.

Shimizu Taro naturally understood the subtext of those words.

He remained silent for a long time before finally speaking, "I think you're absolutely right! Life is your own!"

"Haha..." Wei Renming laughed twice, "That's right! Don't worry, you won't lose a single bite of the cake that belongs to you! New clothes are worse than old ones, but old friends are worse than new ones. Qingshui-san saved my life, and in my heart, I will always consider you my top priority for cooperation."

Shimizu Taro breathed a sigh of relief. "I wish us a pleasant collaboration!"

"Tonight's freshman salon is on me!"

"See you there!"