Lost and Spy

Charles Meng.

This name is deeply imprinted in both Randall's and Steven's minds.

This person might just be the key to solving all your problems.

But what can we do with him?

Negotiate with him and let him assist you?

That doesn't seem possible at all.

With a character like this, they didn't even get a chance to meet him.

By "Glorious America"?

That is also a fantasy.

No matter how you look at it, Steven is just a small character.

A small character that no one would care about even if he disappeared from this world.

"First of all, we need to meet Colonel Charles, observe his attitude, and see how much he knows about the whole thing. Then, maybe we can have a chance."

Steven frowned.

He knew there was little hope, but he would not miss any opportunity.

The people he hated most in his life were the Japanese and MacArthur.

Do you want to bring down MacArthur?

With his current strength, it is simply a fantasy.

However, hope appeared in despair.

Especially when Randall said that "Glorious America" ​​even had the ability to remove MacArthur as long as there was conclusive evidence.

How could he let such an opportunity slip away from him?

Randall is looking at Steven.

Based on his understanding of this friend, he judged that Steven might already have some ideas in his mind.

Sure enough, after hesitating for a while, Steven said: "Maybe, I have a way."

He spoke his thoughts slowly.

Randall's face slowly changed as he listened: "Steven, this method may be feasible, but it is full of too much uncertainty and danger. Are you really sure?"

"I don't have much certainty." Steven said frankly: "But this is one of the few opportunities we have. What else can we do? I have to try. If I can succeed, Randall, you know what you should do."

"Yes I know."

Seeing his companion's resolute attitude, Randall said nothing more: "I promise that as long as your actions go smoothly, I will do my best to assist you. You must pay attention to your own safety."

He and Steven were friends, and even though they hadn't seen each other in years, Randall believed in their friendship.

Besides, they all have their own purposes.

Randall wants to kill Project Kleenex and let the whole world know about this dirty plan.

He believed that his goal was noble and great.

As for Steven?

He only wants to avenge his wife.

If both parties have their own goals and the other party has something they can exploit, then cooperation becomes much easier.

Randall had almost everything figured out.

He just didn't think of one thing.

He has been abandoned by the organization.

This is the tragedy of people like Randall.

When he is working hard to contribute to the organization, the organization can throw him away like a torn sack for its own benefit.

Who is he?

What do these people mean?

They are just a bunch of sad little people.

"Then, take care of yourself."

Steven stood up: "I will take action soon. In order to prevent our relationship from being discovered, we will not contact you for the time being. I will come to you when I need you."

……

A new store has opened in Manila.

Although the gunfire never stopped on the front line, Manila was recovering at a speed visible to the naked eye.

In fact, it already has some of the atmosphere of the most glorious period before.

This time, a large store opened.

It was a large hotel owned by the Bartlett family, a medium-sized family in the Philippines.

The so-called grand hotels are actually simple repairs of buildings that were not particularly seriously damaged during the war, and then quickly put into operation.

In a building like this, the trauma of the war is clearly visible at a glance.

For example, in this hotel, you can even see that nearly one-third of the building is still dilapidated.

The area available for business is really limited.

To be honest, this isn't really a hostel at all.

But such strange-looking hotels or restaurants are everywhere in Manila.

Because, first of all, there is indeed a market demand for this.

For example, more and more people are coming to Manila in search of business opportunities, and the food and accommodation in Manila, which was severely damaged during the war, obviously cannot keep up.

Even in the most dilapidated hotels, there are people who do it, and in even the most unpalatable restaurants, there are still people who come to enjoy it.

Everyone wants to get their hands on the first pot of gold in recovering Manila.

There is another reason, which is quite special, and it probably only happens in countries like the Philippines.

There are many large and small families in the Philippines, and their number is dazzling.

And owning an industry in Manila represents the strength of this family.

Therefore, even if they have to bite the bullet, even if it is not necessary, those families that have had industries in Manila before will try their best to start their industries again in Manila.

Maybe there is no need for these industries to exist, but so what does it matter?

This is the face of these families.

The same goes for the Bartlett family.

In order to show their importance to Manila, the Bartlett family also sent their powerful second-in-command, Jam Bartlett, to Manila.

On the opening day, there is another way to show the strength of the family, and that is to invite as many powerful people in Manila as possible.

For example, Melchor, Assistant Mayor of Manila, and Varnado, Deputy Chief of Police, were all present.

This cost the Bartlett family a lot of money.

Yeem didn't care, though.

There was something even more exciting for him.

After Varnado, the deputy chief of the Manila Police Department, accepted a large bribe from Yeem, he somehow managed to invite Colonel Charles, Manila's top security military officer, to the scene.

This is a great honor.

Colonel Charles was basically the King of Manila. ,

All power is in his hands.

Before, I don’t know how many families wanted to invite the colonel, but he rejected them all.

A second-rate family could actually invite him.

Yelm even doubted whether this was real.

He was grateful to Varnado.

Although, it cost him a fortune. Varnado just smiled and responded to the other person's respect.

Those stupid families.

Previously, Colonel Charles was invited but rejected by him, not because the colonel didn't care about money, but because these idiot families had too few chips.

The colonel didn't bother to answer.

As long as you have enough money, the colonel doesn't mind appearing on such an occasion.

The opening day was filled with joy.

The guests are basically all here.

It's just that Yemu was a little absent-minded.

He kept looking into the distance.

Because the most important guest today has not arrived yet:

Colonel Charles!

Without him, the opening ceremony will definitely not start.

Even if all the guests had to wait here, Yemu would not hesitate.

As long as they can climb the big tree of Colonel Charles, the Bartlett family will have a firm foothold in Manila.

He was a little uneasy and asked in a low voice next to Deputy Director Varnado: "Are you sure the colonel will come? It's already this time."

Varnado didn't care at all: "Calm down, Mr. Bartlett, what the colonel promised can always be done."

As he spoke, he pointed forward: "Look, the colonel is here."

A jeep approaches from far away.

Most of the guests present learned from various channels that Colonel Charles would also come to today's opening ceremony.

This is a perfect opportunity to get to know the colonel closely.

Therefore, even if they wait there, they still have no regrets.

When they heard that the colonel had arrived, these guests crowded forward one after another, hoping to have the opportunity to meet Colonel Charles as soon as possible.

As soon as the car stopped, Li Zhifeng and Lieutenant Teer got out of the car first.

Well, Lieutenant Tell.

Lieutenant Ter, who had followed Meng Shaoyuan since the battle to recapture Manila, was finally promoted to lieutenant.

Lieutenant Turl, who had just gained caution yesterday, looked beaming.

Then, getting out of the back seat was Manila’s most dazzling star:

Colonel Charles Meng!

Suddenly, warm applause broke out.

In such an occasion, no one will be stingy with their applause, whether it is true or false.

After all, you don’t have to spend your own money to applaud.

Accompanied by Deputy Director Varnado, Yelm came forward with a cheerful face and said in the most humble tone:

"It is an honor for the entire Bartlett family that you deign to come here. You will be the most important guest here today."

Meng Shaoyuan nodded lightly.

There is no need to look good on such people.

The reason why I am able to come here today is entirely for the sake of money.

Now that the protagonist has arrived, the opening of the business is a matter of course.

Because Manila is home to a large number of overseas Chinese, it is deeply influenced by Chinese culture. When opening, many shops will choose to cut ribbons to gain good luck.

The same goes for the Bartlett family's inn.

Cutting the ribbon, besides Colonel Charles, who else is qualified?

Amid even warmer applause, Meng Shaoyuan completed his most important task today.

He breathed a long sigh of relief.

Yelm had other guests to attend to.

"Colonel."

Just as Meng Shaoyuan walked to a slightly quieter place and lit a cigarette, a middle-aged man approached him.

"Let him come over."

Meng Shaoyuan said to Li Zhifeng who stopped this man.

He is also in a good mood today.

"Colonel, thank you very much for meeting me." The middle-aged man said humbly: "I am El Pete from NL Film Company."

NL Film Company?

Meng Shaoyuan was startled, and then he remembered, wasn't this the film company that the Sheikhdan Narendasan family gave him half of its shares?

When Xie Hedan said this, Meng Shaoyuan didn't pay much attention to it and had even forgotten about it.

Now that El appeared like this, I remembered it.

"Ah, NL Film Company." Meng Shaoyuan said smoothly: "Did Sheikh Dan send you to run the film company here?"

"Yes, Colonel." El said with a smile: "I am an American. Sheikh Dan specially hired me. He said that it is easier for an American to communicate with a US military colonel."

Meng Shaoyuan's mouth showed a smile,

In this regard, Sheikh Dan was still very smart. Although he gave Meng Shaoyuan half of the shares, hiring an American as the manager instead of using local people, especially people from the Narendasan family, would gain the colonel's trust more. .

Meng Shaoyuan is obviously very satisfied with this.

"Colonel, you are now the major shareholder of NL Film Company." El said very carefully: "It's just that you need to sign some documents so that you can truly own this company."

"Oh, I understand." Meng Shaoyuan responded casually: "I will go there when I have time."

"Colonel, I know you are busy with work." El immediately said: "I wanted to visit you several times before, but I couldn't do it. This time I heard that you would come here, so I came here specially. I sent the documents I’ve brought them all, you just need to sign here.”

Ok?

Only then did Meng Shaoyuan pay attention.

I didn't pay attention to this person just now, so I didn't take it to heart.

Now that I heard it, El seemed to be interested.

I tried to visit several times but without success.

In fact, El can see himself in another way, which is not difficult.

But he didn't do that. There was only one reason. He wanted to prove his ability.

He directly brought the documents over, saving Meng Shaoyuan's time. This shows that he is quite careful in his work.

Also, especially what he just said that is easy for people to ignore:

“That way you can truly own the company.”

This guy has a very good mind and knows who the real owner of NL Film Company is.

Even, the possibility has not been ruled out that El will try his best to let Meng Shaoyuan completely own the company.

Meng Shaoyuan began to pay attention to this person: "El Peter?"

"Yes, Colonel."

Meng Shaoyuan said calmly: "Tell me what you think, especially what you think about me."

El didn't seem surprised by such a question, and he even said calmly: "Colonel, you don't need much compliments from me about your reputation in Manila. Many people know what kind of person you are.

Before the war broke out, I worked in Manila and I was familiar with everything here. After the Japanese occupied Manila, I unfortunately fell into the hands of the Japanese. However, the greatest blessing among misfortunes is that I survived the terrible torture by the Japanese.

It's just that I lost everything before, my life, my family. Just when I was endlessly confused, the Narendasan family found me and gave me such a job. I really value it, Colonel.

However, it is not just as simple as finding a job in Manila. If I want to have a higher quality of life, I must find someone worthy of my loyalty. This person is not Sheikh Dan or Narendasan. Family, but you, Colonel, only you can give me everything I need! "(End of chapter)