Lost and Spy

Chapter 311 The Jazz Couple
The death of Xiang Shounong, one of the "Seven Tigers under Military Command", was the most significant loss Meng Shaoyuan had suffered so far since the Battle of Songhu.

At the beginning, among the first group of people who followed Meng Shaoyuan, Liu Huanwen was designed to get rid of by Meng Shaoyuan, and Mu Dekai died in the hands of Japanese secret agents.

Now, Xiang Shounong died generously again.

The old man, if you don't count Tian Qi who joined in Wuxi later, there are only Yuan Zhonghe and Zhu Yanni left.

When the victory of the Anti-Japanese War ends, how many of the so-called "Seven Tigers under Military Command" will be left?

No one can give an answer.

no one.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't even know if he would still be alive on that day.

Now, Yuan Zhonghe and Zhu Yanni didn't know the news of Xiang Shounong's death in battle, but what should they say when they saw them?

Yuan Zhonghe is in Baoshan, Zhu Yanni is in Xinzhen.

You guys, take care!

Meng Shaoyuan, who returned to the concession office, had a gloomy face all the time.

I couldn't even give Xiang Shounong a decent funeral.

die on the battlefield.

That's it.

A list was placed on Meng Shaoyuan's desk.

It was Mrs. Qiangwei sent by Housekeeper Qiu.

A list of all the main figures in the Ministry of Industry and Commerce, including those who have left office and those who have just taken office.What are their specific identities and what do they like.

All written clearly.

Meng Shaoyuan was in a bad mood.

Solratus?
Well, now I can show you whose Shanghai this is.

"Old Xiang, you are watching from the sky."

Meng Shaoyuan suddenly murmured to himself: "Take a good look at me, young master, how did I fix these foreigners!"

He cleared up his mood: "Wu Jingyi."

"Yes, Director Meng." Wu Jingyi pushed the door open and walked in.

"Go to Nanjing immediately, find someone named Ren Yinghao, and ask him to wash a nail for you." Meng Shaoyuan quickly issued an order: "As soon as you get it, return to Shanghai immediately, and don't stay. Yes, let Ren Yinghao prepare to welcome the guests."

"clear."

"Then hurry up, and you must come back tomorrow at the latest." After Wu Jingyi was sent away, Meng Shaoyuan picked up the phone on his desk: "Help me connect to Qiangwei Mansion... Hello, madam, I am Meng Shaoyuan, and I have something to trouble you You helped."

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Rose Mansion, 2 p.m.

"Sir Lucas, Sir Lucas."

Mrs. Qiangwei Cai Xuefei smiled and welcomed Sir Lucas and his wife, the director of the Shanghai Public Settlement Bureau of Industry and Commerce: "Let me introduce you, this is my cousin, Charles Meng."

"Sir, my lady, it is a pleasure to meet you."

Meng Shaoyuan spoke in fluent English.

Sir Lucas and his wife are old friends with Cai Xuefei. They know that Mrs. Qiangwei was educated in the United States, so they are not surprised that her "family" can speak fluent English.

"Sir Lucas, ma'am." Sitting down, Cai Xuefei asked someone to serve coffee: "I heard that you are leaving your post soon?"

"Yes, the handover procedures have been completed, and we will return to China next week." Sir Lucas said with some regrets: "My wife and I have lived in China for eight years, and I feel that part of my body has The country is one, and it was very sad for me and my wife to leave.

Ma'am, this country is going through a terrible war, and it looks like it's going to get bigger.Although those nasty Japanese monkeys don't have the guts to attack the International Settlement, God knows what crazy things will happen in the future?Therefore, I suggest you go to the United States or the United Kingdom. "

"Thank you, I will think about it carefully." Cai Xuefei said with a smile: "Ah, Charles has always wanted to get to know you, a real British lord, but it's a pity that it has been delayed until now. It's a pity that you are going back to China."

Sir Lucas shrugged.

Although it was only the first time he met this young Charles Meng who could speak fluent English, he still had a good impression of him.

"I yearn for England very much." Meng Shaoyuan said, "And I heard that Your Excellency likes Chinese antiques?"

"Yes, that fascinated me." Sir Lucas immediately said with great interest: "After I came to China eight years ago and came into contact with these fascinating antiques for the first time, my wife and I were attracted by I am completely fascinated. Over the years, I have also bought a lot of good things, and there are five large boxes just packed and shipped back to the UK."

According to the information provided by Mrs. Qiangwei, Sir Lucas and Mrs. Lucas are fanatical fans of Chinese antiques.For this reason, they even went to Beiping and Tianjin many times in eight years to search for antiques.

Moreover, they have also become half-experts in this circle.

They are Meng Shaoyuan's target.

Meng Shaoyuan took out a box: "Mr. Sir, madam, how do you look at this?"

Sir Lucas carefully opened the box, and when he saw what was inside, he blurted out:

"Nail washing!"

Meng Shaoyuan blushed.

This was the nail wash that Yin Rugeng gave to himself in order to flatter him when he was in Tong County. He thought it was a bowl at the time.

It seems that my knowledge of antiques is not as good as that of a foreigner.

"It's so beautiful, so beautiful." Sir Lucas was full of praise, carefully lifted the nail wash, and watched carefully: "Judging from the pattern and texture, this is Jun porcelain from the Song Dynasty, and it has a very high collection. Value. The year before last, when I was in Beiping, I saw one that was exactly the same, but it had already been ordered by someone. No matter how high the price I paid, that person refused to part with it. Unexpectedly, I saw it again in Nanjing. Arrived."

His expression completely betrayed his love for this nail wash.

After watching for a long time, Sir Lucas handed over the nail wash to his wife, who loved it even more than his husband.

"I like this nail wash so much." Sir Lucas said quickly: "Last time, I left Peiping with regret, but this time, I will never leave China with the same regret. Charles , make a price, I am eager to get her."

"Mr. Jazz, you are very familiar with Chinese antiques, but you are a layman on how to do business." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "You are so anxious to get it, which gives me a chance to ask for a high price. "

"No, no," repeated Sir Lucas, "I don't want to hide my feelings. It's as if I never hide my undying love for my wife."

Meng Shaoyuan carefully observed the other party's expression, and then his eyes fell on the lady's left hand: "If I were a businessman, I think I would definitely offer a very high price and make a good profit from you. It's a pity that I'm not, and since you are Mrs. Cai's friends, I won't charge a high price. How about this, let's exchange."

"Exchange? What exchange?"

"this."

Meng Shaoyuan pointed to the lady's left hand.

"this?"

The lady was startled, and raised her left hand.

On the middle finger, there is a large sapphire ring.

"Yes, that's it."

Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile.

The lady felt a little embarrassed: "Charles, this ring is a gift from my husband on the [-]th anniversary of our marriage. Although it is worth a lot of money, it cannot be compared with your nail washing. If you use If you come to exchange, you will suffer a lot."

"That's nothing." Meng Shaoyuan said indifferently: "First of all, I thank you for your honesty. Then, this is a friendly expression. I hope that I can be your friend like Mrs. Cai."

"My God, Charles, you are so generous."

After a brief discussion, Sir Lucas and his wife took off the rings on their hands. At the same time, the lady also took off a necklace around her neck as compensation for Meng Shaoyuan.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said, "Actually, nail washing is nothing. In my home in Nanjing, there are still many good antiques."

"Really?" The eyes of Sir Lucas and his wife lit up.

The value of this nail wash is already very high, but judging by Meng Shaoyuan's behavior, it was almost half sold and half given to them, and he didn't care at all.

This also strengthened their trust in Meng Shaoyuan.

"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "It's a pity that you will return to China next week, otherwise I can bring some from Nanjing to show you."

"No, no, no." Sir Lucas said repeatedly: "There is no need to bring it from Nanjing, we can go to Nanjing, yes, go now!"

"Ah, so urgent?" Meng Shaoyuan was taken aback.

"Yes." Lucas looked impatient: "Mrs. Cai, I want to borrow your car and driver for a maximum of two to three days, is that okay?"

"Of course, sir."

"So, let's go now?" Lucas's thoughts had already flown to Nanjing.

Meng Shaoyuan was a little hesitant: "I still have some important things to do in Shanghai... How about this, my housekeeper in Nanjing, Mr. Ren Yinghao, will be responsible for receiving you and show you my collection of antiques. As for For the price, you can just talk to Steward Ren directly. I will write to you my address and phone number."

"No problem." Sir Lucas said enthusiastically, "Mrs. Cai, please tell my colleagues. I will be back in two or three days. Ah, anyway, I have resigned and I have nothing to do."

This is the first time Meng Shaoyuan has seen such an enthusiasm for antiques.

He wrote Sir Lucas the address and phone number of his home in Nanjing, and then took a chance to whisper to Madam Qiangwei: "Tell your driver, don't give them any chance to call or send a telegram, After arriving in Nanjing, Ren Yinghao will find a way to keep an eye on them."

Madam Qiangwei nodded: "Shao Yuan, what exactly do you want to do?"

A smile flashed from the corner of Meng Shaoyuan's mouth:

"Because, I'm going to deal with a foreigner who doesn't know what to do!"

(End of this chapter)