Spy Wars: Red Shopkeeper

Chapter 12: Japan
In this world, everyone is busy making money. War and chaos are all opportunities to make a fortune, so Gu Yansheng has to speed up.

"Wolf, I've made up my mind. I want to invite you to join me on this case."

"Ok?"

Wolf looked at Gu Yansheng in surprise. "Gu, do you think you can't handle it? I told you the Japanese's attitude isn't important. You just need to get the French orders done. You can make money that way too. I said I would help you. After all, this is your first case. I'm not doing it for free. I get a share. There's no need to give me half. I don't need your money."

Gu Yansheng sneered: "I am the one who needs this money from you. I calculated that if we don't negotiate with the Japanese, I will have to give you at least 10% commission on the French order, which can buy four tires under my buttocks.

But if we can handle the Japanese, the case value will be doubled, one share for each person, and I won't have to pay the commission, and I'll save money. Don't forget, I can't represent two parties by myself."

"Didn't you find an assistant? He can also go to court. You represent the French and he just needs to cooperate. You can earn two shares."

It's not possible for one person to represent two clients. This isn't a problem at all. What's the point of lawyers spending money on assistants and forming teams? It's a winner-takes-all situation.

"I think he has no face with the Japanese, so you have to come."

"Are you serious?"

"Hmm, the Japanese may be hostile to Chinese people, not to mention that I'm a Chinese person whom I'm meeting for the first time. It's obviously more prudent for you to come forward on this matter than for anyone else. As my angel investor, I sincerely invite you to join me in this fight."

Wolf slammed on the brakes and stopped the car on the side of the road, showing a complete lack of public morality and completely ignoring the Japanese people walking on the road.

Of course, as everyone knows, luxury cars have the right to use the road.

Wolf frowned and thought seriously, "I'm tempted, but to be honest, I'm not completely sure I can convince the Japanese."

Wolf also thought about eating the meat, but he really didn't think of a way. The Japanese were not hurt in this matter, so he didn't need to spend the money. How to get the Japanese to pay the money and join the game was a difficult problem.

"Leave the task of persuading the Japanese to me." Gu Yansheng smiled faintly. "You just need to act as a good agent. Just look at how I, Mr. Wolf's assistant, can convince the Japanese to surrender."

"Really?" Wolf's eyes widened. Doesn't that mean his biggest problem has been solved?

"Then I'll make a lot of money."

"You negotiate the price yourself."

"No problem. I'll give you 10% of the case referral fee according to the rules."

"Then I'll be polite. I really want to buy a car."

"Ha ha ha ha."

Japanese Consulate.

Unlike the security at the French consulate, the Chinese are not treated so well here, even if they are brought by the British.

Gu Yansheng was searched thoroughly and asked a few questions before he was allowed to enter.

After waiting for a while, he was finally summoned. Even when he was summoned, there were agents similar to the palace guards standing by, watching him closely, and their eyes probably never left Gu Yansheng.

"Mr. Hase."

"Please take a seat."

The Japanese Consul General in Shanghai was named Hasegawa Inkawa. Considering that there were British people present, Hasegawa did not ask everyone to kneel down to each other. Instead, he chose a reception room with sofas and served tea.

Hasegawa was very direct: "I wonder what the two of you want to talk to me about today?"

Wolfe spoke quickly and decisively, "Mr. Hase, I'm here on behalf of the Danwen Law Firm to inform you that the French are very dissatisfied with the accusations made in the newspapers and have given us full authority to sue all the major newspapers."

Hase raised an eyebrow in surprise, thought for a moment, but hesitated to speak. "That's their right. Why did they need to notify me?" "We hope you can stand with us and entrust our law firm to sue the major newspapers."

"Huh?" Hase was almost amused by the British man's train of thought. Was he crazy about wanting to get the lawyer's fees? Of course he knew what happened today, but it wasn't a bad thing and it was none of their business. He finally managed to hold it back and said with a frown:

"We do feel the newspaper's false reports are too casual, but do you think we need to sue together? Or can you give me a reason why it's necessary?"

"It seems that Mr. Hase hasn't realized the problem here yet. I'm really sorry."

Wolfe put on a face, looked at him with hopeless eyes, shook his head, then turned his head away, and said righteously, "Gu, you speak."

Gu Yansheng took over and bowed first to show courtesy, and Chang Gu also bowed slightly in return.

"Mr. Hase, as a lawyer, we work for money. From our law firm's perspective, we hope you will entrust us. The reason is that if you refuse our invitation, we will put you in the dock as well."

Chang Gu's expression changed, and he immediately scolded, "Are you here to threaten me? Are you crazy about money?"

Wolf almost lost his composure. How could such a fierce move be possible? He didn't know this move.

Gu Yansheng picked up the teacup and sipped the tea, then raised his hand to signal the other party to take a sip as well, "Try it."

Hase was well-mannered. Although his face was gloomy, he didn't get angry continuously. He just didn't drink tea either.

He asked directly in a deep voice: "What will happen to you? What will happen to the defendant?"

Gu Yansheng put down his teacup and said calmly, "Shanghai is a metropolis with people from all over the world living here. Having experienced war, Shanghai's reconstruction has been completed very well.

I think, from your perspective, you must also hope to restore Shanghai's trade, show the world the prosperity and stability of Shanghai under Japanese rule, and build Shanghai into a prosperous exhibition platform facing the world.

By getting more people involved, you can also gain more benefits, such as tax revenue.

Now, because of some disruptive agents, you are not only unable to guarantee the safety of SH city, but have also extended your hand into the concession, exceeding the imagination of people from all countries and making them feel no longer safe.

If this is confirmed to be true, businesses will stop coming, investment from other countries in Shanghai will decrease, and the image of the Japanese breaking out of the concessions will be established around the world. Does Mr. Hase really think this is a good thing?

Hasegawa frowned slightly. This was not a good thing.

In fact, it was the Military Police Headquarters, the military department, that was acting in the concession, but it seemed that the trouble caused had to be borne by their Ministry of Foreign Affairs. Asshole, he really couldn't laugh.

"Once you are named as a defendant, then as the French attorney, I can clearly tell you, Mr. Hase, that those military police will definitely be classified as trespassers. No matter who you previously agreed with, no one will recognize it. This result will not change."

Hasegawa nodded in agreement, as this was the usual practice when necessary.

"Once we get to court, it's a fight to the death. Mr. Hase, if we fall out over this matter, then I want to ask, will we be able to get along in the future?"

"What do you mean?"

"I don't think the Chinese agents will stop their operations immediately. So in the future, whether it's arrests or other matters requiring French cooperation, given what happened today, do you think it will be easy?"

“Also, there’s the personal friendship.

Mr. Hase, what happened today can be glossed over without causing any trouble for both parties, but this is not the case for Consul Richard. Such big negative news, if there is no good result, you are also a consul, and you should understand the situation that Consul Richard will face in the future.

So, isn't it better to lend a helping hand and make a friend than to stand by and watch indifferently?

Mr. Hase, should you take Consul Richard's friendship seriously? I will definitely convey your attitude to Mr. Richard."

(End of this chapter)