Time passed quickly, and in a blink of an eye it was mid-June. The weather in Shanghai entered the plum rainy season. The plum blossoms were ripe and the weather was half sunny and cloudy. The yellow plum sky changed eighteen times. The weather was like a child's face, sometimes cloudy and sometimes sunny.

Sometimes the sky is blue and the air is particularly fresh, but due to the high humidity, it makes people feel a little suffocating. But suddenly the clear weather gets cloudy again, and the drizzle drizzle is pouring down, making people breathe deeply, and it feels extremely refreshing.

In Mulan Society courtyard, in the dedicated courtyard, under the long pavilion corridor, Ning Zhiheng sat alone on a wooden chair. The rain in front of him was fluttering, and the wind was sometimes scattered on his clothes, but he had no thought of watching.

Less than a month later, the international situation underwent earth-shaking changes. In early May, Germany took the lead in launching a full-scale attack on France. A few days later, Italy officially declared war on Britain and France, and a full-scale war in Europe began.

From the declaration of war in September last year to the actual action, both sides have made sufficient preparations. Everyone thought this would be a fierce battle with opponents, and the continuous war would not be over.

But no one expected that under the lightning attack of the German team, as a veteran Western powerhouse, the French team's performance was shocking.

In the Battle of France, France, known as the world's largest army power, showed its combat effectiveness that everyone was extremely disappointed. It was simply vulnerable. It was defeated by Germany in just one encounter. In just over forty days, the originally impregnable Fortress of Maginot became a decoration until the Germans came to the city of Paris and the capital Paris fell. Just two days ago, the French Betton government officially surrendered to Germany, and the European war was in a one-sided situation.

The British were alone and could not support themselves. In order to preserve their strength, they quickly retreated from the European continent to defend against Germany's attack with all their might. This dramatic change shocked everyone's attention.

Due to the demise of France, Britain was in danger, which completely broke the original balance of power between European countries and changed the entire pattern, from the original situation of Germany, Britain, France and the Soviet Union to the confrontation between the two strong men of Germany and the Soviet Union.

Major changes in the international situation directly affected China's anti-Japanese war situation. The Japanese took advantage of Germany's victory and were even more arrogant. They tried to attack Southeast Asia in Britain and France. However, because of the lack of troops and fear that the Chinese team would take the opportunity to counterattack, the Japanese base camp ordered the dispatched troops to quickly resolve the China issue, and the situation in the anti-Japanese war became increasingly tense.

The Japanese decided to engage in a strong diplomacy against Britain for this purpose. Everything was as Phillips expected. The British made huge concessions. The British troops in the Shanghai Public Concession were ordered to evacuate Shanghai. At the same time, under the pressure of the Japanese, the British finally ordered the Myanmar government to close China's only transportation supply line, part of the Myanmar route on the Yunnan-Burma Highway.

Fortunately, due to Ning Zhiheng's timely information, the Chinese government increased the transportation volume of Myanmar highways. During this month, the massive amount of materials accumulated in Yangon ports were transported day and night, reducing the losses to a minimum. However, in this way, the only major artery of the Chinese government's blood transfusion was cut off and the situation became worse and worse.

For this reason, the two bureau chiefs had to order the Shanghai Intelligence Department to do their best to transport supplies to ensure the material demand on the front line. This time, even Huang Xianzheng ordered the urgency, which shows that Ning Zhiheng also felt the pressure on his body doubled and his mood was even more anxious.

Just when Ning Zhiheng was in a state of great thought, Maki Kimura walked over with a lighter pace. Before he could speak, Ning Zhiheng turned to look at him.

Maki Kimura quickly reported: "President, Takano-kun asked for a meeting, and he also brought a friend."

Ning Zhiheng was excited when he heard this. He asked Takano Takayuki to recommend Ito Tetsuhei, but after so long, there has been no news. He was not good at urging him too much. Fortunately, he was very rich in time and he was not in a hurry.

Until today, Takano Takano finally brought Ito Tetsuhei, and his plan can also be carried out.

"Please ask them to the study and I'll go there right away."

"Hi Yi!" Kimura Maki took the order and left.

Ning Zhiheng then got up and entered the room, picked up the phone and called out. The phone was quickly connected. He said, "Takeshita, if you have time, come to me now."

After receiving the other party's affirmative answer, Ning Zhiheng put down the phone.

In the vestibule, Takano and Tetsuhei Ito were waiting in the hall.

Tetsuhei Ito is in his early forties, with a medium figure, a slightly bald hair on his sideburns, a deep wrinkle on his forehead, and some dense stubble on his chin, which looks a little older than his actual age. He has a pair of eyes, thick fingers, and a simple suit. He is dressed in a very simple manner.

A month ago, as soon as he and his assistant Hiroshi Tanimura entered Shanghai, he devoted himself to the intense work and began to redesign and carve Japanese military tickets.

Takano Takano went to Masaki Bank to find Takahei Ito, but because of the confidentiality of work, all carving work was a fully closed working mode and was not allowed to leave easily. Takahei Ito rarely had the opportunity to go out, so until today, the work in hand came to an end. Takahei Ito asked many times, and was allowed to have the opportunity to go out and meet Takahei Takano Takano to talk.

When Takayuki Takano told Ito Tetsuhei that the president of Shanghai Fujiwara Company Tomohito wanted to see him, Ito Tetsuhei was also very surprised.

He is not unfamiliar with the name Fujiwara Tomohito. When he was in China, he heard from his teacher Kanda Tamayama that when he was in Shanghai, he was warmly treated by Fujiwara Tomohito, a direct descendant of the Fujiwara family. Kanda Tamayama highly praised Fujiwara Tomohito, saying that although this person has a prominent status and a noble status, he is a stolen and approachable person, especially for artists, and is a figure like Mengchangjun.

Ito Tetsuhei was of course very happy to hear that this top powerful man admired him. As a civilian artist, it is difficult to have the opportunity to make friends with such a person, so he immediately came to Muransheyuan with Takashi Takano and met Fujiwara Tomohito.

Since it entered Mulansheyuan, Tetsuhei was shocked that there was such a large-scale building in a modern metropolis in Shanghai where every inch of land was valuable.

Along the way, the continuous pavilions, towers, blue tiles and white walls, and the dragon head and fish body on the roof are completely Japanese-style buildings.

Between the pavilions, flowers and green paths are everywhere. The entire building is elegant, quaint, but it has a somewhat magnificent atmosphere.

All of this made Ito Tetsuhei secretly shocked. Even in Japan, few nobles could build such a large-scale landmark building, which shows Fujiwara Tomohito's prominent status and profound background in Shanghai.

After walking for a long time, they arrived at the exclusive courtyard of Tomohito Fujiwara. After reporting, they waited for Tomohito Fujiwara to summon him here.

Tetsuhei Ito couldn't help but whisper to Takayuki Takano, "How could Mr. Fujiwara know my name? He also asked you to recommend it to me. I'm really nervous!"

Takano Takano saw Tetsugai Ito’s uneasy look, and comforted him with a smile: “Ito, don’t be too nervous. Fujiwara Jun has always been kind and friendly. Although he is noble in his status, he likes literature and art, especially in calligraphy, and has a very high attainment. No one can compare with the Makuran Society. He is definitely a contemporary master. This time he took the initiative to meet you. The opportunity is rare, so you have to seize it!”

Tetsuhei Ito nodded and said, "Thank you for your recommendation. I have also heard about Mr. Fujiwara from my teacher. Of course, it would be better to be able to make friends with him."

Just as the two were talking in a low voice, Maki Kimura walked into the living room, reached out to make a gesture of invitation, and said with a smile: "Takano-kun, the president, please ask the two study rooms to talk, please follow me!"

Takano and Ito Tetsuhei also nodded slightly, followed Kimura Maki through the hall, came to the study, opened the door, and asked them to enter.

"The president will arrive soon, please wait!"

"I'm working hard, Kimura-kun!"

Maki Kimura retreated. Soon after, Ning Zhiheng, dressed in a kimono, pushed the door open and entered. Tetsuhei Ito and Takano Takano quickly stood up to greet him.

Ning Zhiheng smiled and walked a few steps as soon as he entered the door, came to the two of them, and smiled heartily: "Takano, I have been waiting for you for a long time. This must be Ito Jun? I have been revered for a long time!"

"Fujiwara-kun!"

"Mr. Fujiwara!"

The two of them quickly returned the gift. After the greetings between the two sides, they each took their seats. Ning Zhiheng first said: "Ito-kun, you are all Mr. Kanda's favorite disciples and are also the best carving masters in our country. I have always admired them very much. This time I come to Shanghai, please be close to you. Don't be polite!"

Tetsuhei Ito quickly bowed and replied respectfully: "I am so ashamed that I am so lucky to be favored by my husband!"

"Ito Jun is so disgusting!" Ning Zhiheng waved his hand, and the smile on his face became more friendly. "Ito Jun and I are both a family, but they are just a legitimate and illegitimate. Don't be too distant. We will get along a lot in the future, so just call me Zhiren!"

The family Ning Zhiheng mentioned is not without basis. The origin of the surname Ito was originally a branch of the Fujiwara family.

The Fujiwara family's thousand-year-old noble family had many branches that separated from each other. One of them was the side branches of the Fujiwara clan. Later, they moved to the Ise country and became the Ito clan by the meaning of "Ise" and "Fujiwara". However, things are impermanent. As time goes by, the Ito clan gradually declined and later became the crowd. Even if they are not among the nobles, it is even more difficult to have anything to do with the Fujiwara clan.

Now Ning Zhiheng mentioned this matter specifically to bring up the distance between himself and Ito Tetsuhei.

When Ito Tetsuhei heard this, he knew that it was Fujiwara Tomohito who was declining himself to express his closeness. He couldn't help but feel excited. He quickly nodded and agreed, "Thank you for your kindness, I'll ask you to take care of me in the future!"

Of course, he would not be so arrogant that he really dared to directly call Fujiwara Tomorihito's name. The word "Zhiren" can only be called by elders and very close friends. He was like Takano Takano and called "Fujiwara Jun".

Ning Zhiheng laughed and could see that Ito Tetsuhei was extremely respectful to him and his words and deeds were very sensible, which made him very satisfied.

There are many talented scholars and literati in China's history, who are arrogant and crazy in their behavior, and do not take the powerful and powerful seriously. However, this kind of thing is absolutely impossible in Japan, which is related to the extremely strict hierarchical system of Japanese social classes. Civilians like Ito Tetsuhei have realized the differences in identity since childhood, and even if they have achieved something, they still dare not surpass it at all.

The three of them sat opposite each other and talked in love. Ning Zhiheng asked about Ito Tetsuhei's recent situation and the domestic situation in Japan. Ito Tetsuhei answered in detail. Not long after, Ning Zhiheng said to Takano Takano who was standing beside him: "Takano, you didn't mean to look for some good stone some time ago. I happened to get a few good Wada seed materials these days, you can go and choose."

Takano Takano immediately understood when he heard this. He was going to talk to Ito Tetsuhei alone. He was not surprised. Fujiwara Tomohiro asked him to recommend Ito Tetsuhei, which was a bit abrupt. Now it seems that there is something to find Ito Tetsuhei. He nodded and agreed: "Thank you so much. I'm worried about the materials. Since Fujiwara Jun has such a beautiful intention, I'm not polite!"
Chapter completed!