The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 432 Prepare for a rainy day
"Boss, there's a man who claims to be the president of the 'Xingya News Agency' who wants to see you." Not long after work started, Lu Le knocked on the door and came in to report.

Xingya News Agency?
Cheng Mo understood instantly that this was the external propaganda department of the Asia Nation Movement, which was affiliated with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and was one of the agencies of the Iwai Organization.

This president should be that senior.

He had met this senior several times, but they were only superficial friends and had not had any in-depth communication. Now that he has one foot on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs' ship, they will definitely have to deal with each other in the future.

This series of theoretical articles on the rise of Asia and the founding of the nation were all written by this senior. Did the Japanese send him to see me to help me write these articles?
This really gives enough face.

"This is one of my seniors. Please ask him to come to my office." Cheng Mo ordered.

Lu Le agreed.

A moment later, Lu Le walked in with a man in his early thirties. Cheng Mo naturally recognized him at a glance. He was Yuan Xueyi, his senior schoolmate with whom he had a brief encounter.

"Senior, long time no see." The two shook hands, and Cheng Mo greeted enthusiastically, "Tea or coffee?"

"Coffee, I'm used to it."

"it is good."

Lu Le was just about to make coffee for the two of them, but Cheng Mo told him to go out and make it himself.

"Please forgive me for coming to your door, Junior Brother." Yuan Xueyi said.

"Brother, what are you talking about? You are not only my senior, but also my senior brother. We have a very close relationship." Cheng Mo said with a laugh.

"Yes, we are both disciples of Mr. Cao. I entered earlier than you and am your senior brother." Yuan Xueyi also smiled.

"Junior, did you study political economics in college?"

"Yes, where's Senior Brother?"

"I majored in international relations, but many of the courses in these two majors overlap, so we should have a lot in common."

"Yes." Cheng Mo brought a cup of coffee to Yuan Xueyi, "Brother, please."

"It smells so good! Junior brother, you are really good at making coffee. I can only drink it but not make it." Yuan Xueyi praised.

"Brother, do you want some sugar?" Cheng Mo pushed the plate of sugar over.

“Well, thank you.” Yuan Xueyi took a piece and added sugar to it. Maybe he still felt it was not enough, so he added another piece.

"Brother, no sugar?"

"I don't like adding sugar to my coffee." Cheng Mo shook his head slightly, "I like the original taste."

Yuan Xueyi nodded. Everyone has different preferences. This is very normal. Even couples have different tastes.

"Junior brother, I came here today because I wrote something and I would like to ask you for your advice." Yuan Xueyi put down the cup and spoke slowly.

"Brother, this is a great work. I will read it carefully." Cheng Mo also put down the coffee in his hand and responded solemnly.

Yuan Xueyi took out a thin booklet from his briefcase and handed it over with both hands raised.

Cheng Mo also stretched out his hands to take it.

It turned out to be a handwritten version of "On the Rise of Asia and the Founding of a Nation".

"Brother, how long have you been writing this article?" Cheng Mo took it and asked instead of reading it immediately.

"This has been published in the New Shenbao, and has been reprinted in many Shanghai newspapers." Yuan Xueyi said, "This is a collection of my previously published articles, which I edited a bit."

"Brother, I'm just a small detective in the concession. I can't get involved in such a big thing. Maybe you found the wrong person." Cheng Mo said calmly.

"Hey, Junior Brother is a detective now. What about the future? Once the concession is taken back, what should Junior Brother do?" Yuan Xueyi said, "Senior Brother is planning to set up the Xingya National Construction Movement Committee, and sincerely invites Junior Brother to join."

"I'm afraid my identity is not suitable?"

"Brother, please also consider my identity and concerns. You can give me the status of a consultant." Yuan Xueyi said.

“Advisor…” “Junior brother, you don’t need to use your real name. You can use a pseudonym.”

Yuan Xueyi obviously came to see Cheng Mo with authorization from above. Otherwise, they didn't have much in common, so why would he rashly come to visit a junior brother he wasn't very familiar with?
"Brother, can I think about it?"

"Of course, of course. After you finish reading, can you give me some advice? Your talent is far superior to mine."

"Thank you for your praise, senior brother. My ability is not even a fraction of yours. I will have to rely on you more in the future." Cheng Mo said hurriedly.

"By the way, it's the end of the year, and those of us who once studied in Japan are planning to have a small gathering, and I'd like to invite you, my junior, to join us."

"Who are they?"

"I have met some of my fellow brothers last year, but I may not have met some of them. They are all Chinese," Yuan Xueyi explained.

"Okay." Cheng Mo nodded. It was difficult for him to refuse such a gathering. Besides, he also needed these connections. Even if there were traitors working for the Japanese, he still needed to pretend to be nice.

"Then I'll take my leave first!" Having finished all the things that needed to be done, Yuan Xueyi didn't plan to stay any longer, so he stood up and said goodbye.

"I'll take you there, brother."

……

"Boss, is this Yuan working for the Japanese?" After seeing Yuan Xueyi off, Lu Le followed Cheng Mo in and asked.

"Yes."

"Would it be possible for you to associate with him?"

"He is my senior in college, and we are both disciples of Master Cao. I can't just refuse to see him, right?"

"But now he is a traitor."

"Lü Le, what would you think if I started working for the Japanese one day?" Cheng Mo asked after a slight pause.

"Why would the boss work for the Japanese?" Lu Le looked incredulous.

"Sometimes, people have to bow to reality. Ah Le, you are not in my position, so you won't understand." Cheng Mo didn't answer, but sighed, "Okay, go out and do something."

"Yes, boss."

He knew very well that once he turned to Japan, many of the people under his command would not understand, and he could not explain it, so the team would likely become divided.

Of course, there is no way he can help even if he doesn't understand. He has more important things to do and can't give up because of this.

Not understanding now does not mean you won’t understand in the future or you will never understand.

It was just a momentary misunderstanding.

He had a long talk with Tony Kazivi for an entire afternoon about this matter, and finally Tony Kazivi was convinced by him.

Agreed that he would collude with the Japanese on the surface in this position, and at certain moments, use him to protect some people.

Tony Kayziwei initially thought it was unnecessary, but after Cheng Mo's analysis, he changed his mind.

Japan and Germany are in a military alliance. If Germany wants to conquer and unify Europe, it will inevitably go to war with Britain and France.

And the military alliance is not just talk. Once Germany declares war on Britain and France, Japan will also need to declare war on Britain and France.

Japan had always wanted to occupy the concession, so how could they let go of such an opportunity? Moreover, judging from the war situation in Europe, the outbreak of war would not be too far away, and might even be imminent.

So once the Japanese army occupied the concession, what would happen to the British expatriates and people with special status in the concession?
They need someone who can protect them.

Cheng Mo is undoubtedly a very suitable person.

As the Chinese say, they also need to plan ahead.

(End of this chapter)