1928: The Rise of Giants

"Second Young Master, what are you talking about?" Ming Lou pretended to be calm, took a sip of tea, and carefully observed Ye Luo's expression.

Is it really exposed?
Or was it someone from the KMT's top brass who commissioned him to test me?
wrong.

Given the character of the Kuomintang's top brass, once they confirm that they might be related to an underground organization, they will definitely send spies to conduct a close investigation and will never just let Ye Luolai test them in a non-invasive way.

So, it is very likely that the Ye family’s intelligence network has found some clues?
Looking at Ye Luo's demeanor and expression, he seemed very confident, yet he didn't want to reveal himself.

"Minglou, you are Mr. Wang's financial advisor, a spy from the Secret Service, a disciple of the Green Gang and Hongmen, and a member of the underground organization. You have managed these four identities so well. I really admire you."

Ye Luo's words came from the bottom of his heart, and Ming Lou held several positions and had a prominent family background. He could have easily taken the path of a businessman in troubled times, or climbed up the political ladder in the Kuomintang. However, he resolutely chose to obtain intelligence for the underground organization, and spent more than ten years mingling with the Kuomintang, the Japanese puppet regime, etc.

This "invisible guardian" is worthy of admiration.

"." Minglou looked into his eyes and felt that everything about him was seen through. He suddenly felt a strong sense of frustration.

He felt that he had disguised himself very well and had no idea where he had been exposed, so he was detected by the Ye family's intelligence network.

Minglou was well aware of the dangers of Ye's investment, so he deliberately avoided areas such as the International Settlement where Ye Luo was located, and concentrated on taking a different path. Even when the Kuomintang was in politics, he rarely socialized with Zhang Qun, Bai Xiongqi and others.

Speaking of which, this time because Mr. Wang fell from power, I was promoted in name only but demoted in reality. If Bai Xiongqi hadn't come to my help, this matter might have been very troublesome.

Did Ye Luo start to doubt his own identity at that time?

"Ming Lou, there's no need to look for the crux of the problem anymore. The intelligence network invested by our Ye Group is far more advanced than you think." Ye Luo could just make up an excuse. He couldn't tell him that I know your historical prototype. Have you seen "The Pretender"?

"The Second Young Master is indeed the No. 1 tycoon in Shanghai. No matter how hard I try, I still can't stop the all-pervasive intelligence agents of your Ye Investment."

At this point, Ming Lou no longer pretended, and simply showed his carriage and spoke frankly to Ye Luo.
"The Second Young Master didn't go directly to Director Dai and the principal. It seems that there is something he wants, but it doesn't matter if you ask."

"Then I'll say it directly. Minglou, I hope you can join our Ye Investment. I am willing to hire you as the head of our intelligence system."

Ye Luo is now in urgent need of a confidant to help command the huge intelligence network. After Jin Bihui went to France, the operation of this network became very rigid. He has to find an expert in this area to take over.

There is no doubt that Minglou is the best candidate in Shanghai.

The entire Ming family is doing this kind of work. If nothing unexpected happens, Dai Li, who has already begun to secretly contact Ming Tai, will let him join the Secret Service and train him to be a top agent.

".It seems that I don't have the right to refuse." Minglou said with a wry smile.

"Yes. I understand that a forced melon is not sweet, so you can come in first to get familiar with it. I believe that after a period of adjustment, you will have a great change in your opinion of Ye's investment."

Ye Luo was confident that he could persuade Ming Lou. He was not a traitor and was well-known for his incompatibility with the Japanese. His actual position was completely consistent with Ming Lou's.

Moreover, with the help of Minglou, a multifaceted spy, he was able to "inadvertently" reveal some "secrets" of Ye's investments to the underground organization.

"Ye Investment is a huge enterprise that saves the country through industry, there is no doubt about that." Ming Lou nodded and said, "I know your character very well, Second Young Master. But there is one thing I must make clear to you, it is impossible for me to betray the organization." These words were spoken with great sincerity.

Minglou directly stated his true position, which also showed that he had a certain trust in Ye Luo.

"Don't worry. We are of the same mind when it comes to fighting the Japanese. I came to you this time hoping that you could help me do something."

Ye Luo smiled and said,

"You know I've been planning to acquire the Hongkou Dojo recently, right?"

"I've heard a little about it. I heard that they are going to build a new sound cinema there?" Minglou nodded. He didn't believe this excuse.

"Yes, but that's just a superficial reason. My real goal is to get some confidential documents from the Hongkou Dojo. There may be something very important in it for me."

Ye Luo nodded and said, if he remembered correctly, in addition to some government documents, there were also the Japanese Ministry of Finance's plans for the future economy and the secrets of the chaebol families.

From a business perspective, he had already let Ye Investment quietly infiltrate Japan, so he would lay the foundation before the start of World War II, and then create a super consortium controlled by the Chinese in Japan.

"There are confidential documents in the Hongkou Dojo? Do you mean that there are Japanese spies there?" Minglou frowned. He really didn't know the real situation of the Hongkou Dojo.

Since the frictions between the two countries began to increase, the Japanese Concession became increasingly hostile to the Chinese, making it very difficult to gather intelligence there.

"Not only are there spies, but there is actually a huge spy organization there." Ye Luo said, "Why are the Japanese reluctant to sell him to me? Is it because of the conflict between us? That's ridiculous."

"The price of 500 million dollars I offered is at least 100 million over the original price. No one can resist money. The fact that the newly arrived Okamoto Jusan resisted such a great temptation shows that there are too many unspeakable secrets. He had to transfer them all before he dared to sell it to me."

Ye Luo smiled and tapped the table lightly with his fingers.
"I'll lower the price by 100 million every day, and he'll get more and more anxious, and then your chance will come."

"My chance?" Minglou asked doubtfully.

"Yes. Okamoto Jusan has a secretary named Iwai Eiichi, who is also one of the core figures of the secret service. I need you to get close to him as soon as possible and get him to tell me where the documents are stored."

Ye Luo nodded.

"I have already collected information about Iwai Eiichi. I believe that with your ability, you will be able to approach him easily."

"The Second Young Master wants me to infiltrate the Japanese spy agency?!" Ming Lou was overwhelmed.

"Yes. You already have four identities, so you don't mind having one more." Ye Luo chuckled, "Don't worry, I have prepared everything for you. Even if you don't believe in the ability of our intelligence organization, you should at least believe in my financial resources."

I'm afraid no one in the country dares to question the second young master's financial resources.

Ming Lou paused, and before he could speak, Ye Luo added, "Ming Tai has been targeted by Dai Li. If you don't want him to be taken away by Dai Li, then promise me that I can get him back from the secret service." (End of this chapter)