The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 470 Morita Hideo

"This is the final list of ministers and deputy ministers of each department after the Wang Puppet regime returned to Nanjing." Wen Qiu, who was eating, immediately put down his chopsticks, took it and looked at it carefully.

"There are still a few days until their big day. Where did you get this list?" Wen Qiu asked Cheng Mo in surprise after reading the list.

"It's been confirmed by an insider. It has been reported to the Japanese for approval."

"Even the appointment of the ministers of the military departments of various administrative agencies of their own country requires the approval of the Japanese. What else can this government be if not a puppet and traitorous government?" Wen Qiu said angrily, slamming the table.

"Doesn't this prove that they are just a bunch of monkeys in human form? Such a puppet government is like a rabbit's tail, which can't grow long!" Cheng Mo chuckled.

"Did Wang invite the prominent figures in the concession to attend the ceremony when he returned to the capital?"

"Of course, but most people won't go. First, Nanjing is not like the concessions, and safety is a problem. Second, these people represent certain forces, and not many countries recognize this pseudo-government at the moment, so most people are waiting and watching."

"What about you, are you invited?"

"I am a public official of the Concession Police Station. How can I leave my post without permission? Otherwise, how can I explain myself?" Cheng Mo said, "They don't need me to do such a thing. It will be detrimental to their plan."

"That's good, it saves you the trouble."

"I will send the list to my hometown right away. I think they will react to it." Wen Qiu said.

"Well, the Japanese supported Wang and will definitely use him to do something. This is exactly what we need to be vigilant about. To us, Wang's pseudo-government is extremely deceptive. Where the Japanese cannot reach, Wang may not be incapable. Local reactionaries have joined forces with Wang, and even the Kuomintang has many connections with Wang. Moreover, they have always been anti-communist. We must be more careful next time."

"You should worry more about your own business."

"I, what's wrong with me?"

"You don't know that a Japanese delegation will come to Shanghai, visit all the way, and finally go to Nanjing to participate in the ceremony of returning the capital. Most of the representatives of this delegation are representatives from all walks of life in Japan, including the House of Nobles, foundations, and representatives from academia and the art world. Your teacher Morita Hideo has also secured a place." Wen Qiu said.

Cheng Mo was shocked: "Brother, how come you knew such important news before me?"

"I just received the news as well. I think you will receive the news soon too." Wen Qiu said, "Have you thought about how to meet with your mentor?"

"This is troublesome. Mr. Morita doesn't know about my marriage, and Chiyoko didn't tell him. Now that he's here, I can't keep it a secret."

"You still want to hide it?" Wen Qiu said, "If Chiyoko doesn't say it, then no one else will say it for her. You know, every year there are alumni returning to their alma mater, and many of those alumni know you. There is no wall that is impenetrable."

"So when will this delegation arrive?"

"It will probably be within two or three days. They will stop in Shanghai first, then go to Nanjing, and finally return to Shanghai. Dr. Morita is a scholar, he certainly doesn't want to deal with a group of politicians, not to mention, his daughter is in Shanghai. So, next, how do you prevent Dr. Morita from exposing you? It's up to you." Wen Qiu said.

"Brother, you have to help me."

"I'm not familiar with Dr. Morita, but if you want to pass, the key lies in Chiyoko." Wen Qiu nodded at Cheng Mo.

Cheng Mo certainly knew that the key to the problem was Chiyoko. As long as Chiyoko helped, it would not be difficult for him to pass the test. However, doing so was a bit of "PUA" for Chiyoko, and he could not give Chiyoko a future, which was a bit too much.

If there are any moral flaws, then so be it. I'll find a chance to make up for it later.

You can't just hide away when someone comes. That would be too unmanly and people would look down on you.

When he returned home, Su Moer told him that Chiyoko had called him. Cheng Mo was not there, and she did not hide it from Su Moer.

Chiyoko's father, Cheng Mo's mentor while studying in Japan, will arrive in Shanghai for a visit soon.

Hideo Morita's visit to Shanghai was not his main itinerary. His main itinerary was to visit his daughter and his so-called "son-in-law".

The so-called visit is nothing more than a trip to China at public expense without having to spend one's own money.

For university professors, traveling abroad is also a considerable expense. If it is reimbursed by public funds, a lot of money can be saved.

Chiyoko hopes Cheng Mo can go to the dock with her to greet them.

"Dr. Morita is your mentor. When he came to Shanghai, you went to the dock to greet him as a student. This is a good courtesy as a student. As for your relationship with Chiyo, how others interpret it is their business." Su Moer could see Cheng Mo's embarrassment. If he and Chiyo appeared at the Wusongkou Wharf, they would definitely be seen by someone with ulterior motives.

Although it can be said that he came to the dock to pick up his teacher, Hideo Morita did not come to Shanghai in a private capacity. If he was among the welcoming crowd, in what capacity should he meet them?

If I don't have this political sensitivity, then all those years of studying would have been in vain.

"Did Chiyoko say which hotel the delegation was staying at?"

"The Ritz-Carlton, Millenia."

For such a high-level delegation, the only high-end hotel in Shanghai controlled by the Japanese was the Ritz-Carlton, Shanghai, which was qualified to serve as the reception hotel.

To be honest, Cheng Mo was a little scared of this teacher because he only had some memories of the original body but was not the original body himself.

During his five years in Japan, Hideo Morita was his mentor, so their relationship was naturally very close, and Morita's understanding of him was also extraordinary.

After the original owner came back, he was usurped by someone else. The reason why he was not suspected was that he had not been in the country for five years. Five years can change a person, so even his sister Cheng Hua did not have any doubts about him.

However, as Hideo Morita was perhaps quite familiar and understanding of his student, he had thought about meeting Hideo Morita one day, but he did not expect it to be like this. There was no preparation at all, it was too sudden.

Although Hideo Morita is a Japanese, he is considered one of the more clear-headed Japanese. However, everyone belongs to different camps. Hideo Morita is different from Isao Nakamura. When talking, they must keep the door open and maintain a certain sense of propriety.

Therefore, Cheng Mo had to look up what his original body had learned in Japan, especially the key points in his memory, to find the key points, so as to avoid being embarrassed when he was asked questions and not being able to answer them.

He has been deliberately avoiding some things in the original owner's memory. As time goes by, some of these things have been forgotten. Now it takes a lot of energy and time to dig them out.

(End of this chapter)