The Two Heroes of the Ye Family

Chapter 214 Negotiating Cooperation

Noriko Aoi met Ye Xiaoyang in a pub called Hokkaido in the Japanese Concession.

Tonight she did not wear the Japanese military uniform, but a brand new kimono to meet Taro Miyamoto/Ye Xiaoyang.

"Ms. Aoi, you look so beautiful today."

"Miyamoto-kun, how come you have time to treat me to dinner today?"

"Money is getting harder and harder to make these days. I'm inviting Miss Aoi to a banquet tonight, mainly because I want to learn about the gold mines in Manchukuo."

"Miyamoto-kun, you want to mine gold?"

Noriko Aoi showed a surprised expression.

"Ms. Aoi, is it strange that I have this idea?"

"It's not surprising. Apart from the strong US dollar, the currencies of many countries are depreciating, but the extent varies.

It is no use keeping money in the bank. Only gold can maintain its value if stored in the bank.

It would be great if we could develop gold mines, but the gold mines in Manchuria are almost all controlled by military officers.

These officers are backed by several major families within the empire; they form a community of shared interests."

"Ms. Aoi, it seems I've found the right person."

"Miyamoto-kun, you're flattering me. I know myself very well. I just know a little more about intelligence."

"Ms. Aoi, do you love money?"

"Miyamoto-kun, who in this world doesn't love money?"

After saying this, Noriko Aoi looked at the man sitting opposite her with a smile.

"As long as you love money, can we work together to find an opportunity to rob these miners of their gold?"

Ye Xiaoyang's words shocked Aoi Noriko, but after a moment she felt normal again.

The two of them successfully cooperated to kill the fat man. Who without courage would dare to do such a thing?

"Miyamoto-kun, are you serious?"

"Ms. Aoi, you provide the information and I will arrange for someone to rob you. If successful, the gold will be transferred to the United States.

My friend agreed to charge 15% of the transportation fee, which is half the handling fee of depositing money at Huaqi Bank in China.

Of course, you can also sell the gold you get to me, and I will arrange for someone in the United States to send US dollars to your relatives."

Aoi Noriko stared at Ye Xiaoyang, who did not look away and continued,

"Ms. Aoi, please arrange to send your relatives to the United States as soon as possible.

If they cannot go through the formalities of going to the United States within the empire, you can arrange for them to go to Hujiang first.

At that time, I will arrange and handle the relevant procedures for your relatives to go to the United States.

If you don’t have enough money, I can lend you some US dollars first.”

Noriko Aoi saw sincerity in Taro Miyamoto's eyes. She didn't expect that the man in front of her trusted her so much.

It's a pity that she is now a broken flower, otherwise I really want to...

"Miyamoto-kun, thank you for your trust. I accept your proposal. I will go to Manchukuo in a few days."

"Well, I hope to go to Manchuria with you."

Aoi Noriko was a little surprised and asked quickly:

"Miyamoto-kun, are you going to Manchukuo too?"

"Yes, I plan to go to Manchuria to buy some ginseng. You know, ginseng is very precious.

Of course, this time I also plan to buy some mink fur, wolf fur, bear fur, etc.

Noriko Aoi gave a charming smile.

"Aoi Noriko would love to go to Manchuria with Miyamoto-kun."

Ye Xiaoyang raised his glass and looked at Noriko Aoi.

"Ms. Aoi, I offer you a toast."

Ye Xiaoyang drank first, and Aoi Noriko also drank the sake in the glass in one gulp.

"Just now you mentioned the big families in the empire. Do you know the representatives of these big families in China?"

"I know the names of the people in charge of the Panasonic, Mitsubishi, Toyota, and Mitsui families in China.

But I have never met them in person, but I know the assistants of all four of them and have had dinner with them.

Miyamoto-kun, do you want to meet them?"

"I'd better get to know them if there's a chance to cooperate with them."

"Okay, I've made a note of that."

"Thank you, Ms. Aoi."

"Miyamoto-kun, I know three young women from the imperial family. Would you like to meet them?"

Ye Xiaoyang looked at Noriko Aoi and smiled.

“I can’t go to Tokyo for now, I’ll wait until I have the opportunity to do business in Tokyo.

Otherwise, it would be too expensive to get to know these powerful people.”

"Miyamoto-kun, it's better for you not to go to Tokyo during this period."

"Oh, why is this? Does the Empire still want to make things difficult for a businessman like me?"

"Well, the empire is in turmoil these days, and the Special High Police are roaming around capturing young men to serve on the battlefield."

"How could this happen? Didn't the people of the Empire volunteer to participate in the Holy War?"

"Hey! Now all men over the age of fifteen must serve in the military, otherwise the women in their families will be forced to become comfort women."

"Comfort women, this is too..."

"Miyamoto-kun, don't discuss this, or we will all be in danger."

Ye Xiaoyang looked at Aoi Noriko and asked softly:

"Fazi, do you think the Empire's holy war can be won?"

Noriko Aoi first shook her head, then made a silencing gesture with her index finger.

Her meaning was very clear: the so-called holy war of the Japanese Empire was doomed to fail.

They drank and talked, and two hours passed in a blink of an eye. They both left the bar after drinking almost enough.

Ye Xiaoyang drove directly back to Villa No. 69.

Komei Hatoyama, who was waiting in the living room, saw Ye Xiaoyang pushing the door open drunk, and she immediately went forward to support him.

In Chinese:

"Mr. Ye, let me help you upstairs."

Ye Xiaoyang didn't expect that the aftereffect of Hokkaido sake would be so strong, and now he felt a little groggy.

He didn't force himself to stay awake, nor did he answer Hatoyama Xiaomei's questions. He just leaned against her and fell asleep.

Seeing this situation, Hatoyama Xiaomei was secretly delighted. She directly helped Ye Xiaoyang into her room.

He closed the door and began to undress Ye Xiaoyang.

Around ten o'clock the next morning, Ye Xiaoyang woke up naturally. This was the first time he woke up so late after traveling through time.

Seeing that the place where he slept was not his bedroom, a memory quickly flashed through Ye Xiaoyang's mind.

He drank a lot of wine last night and forced himself to drive back to Villa No. 69, but gave up after arriving home.

He remembered clearly what happened next...

He took a hot bath in the bathroom. When he walked out and saw himself in the mirror, he smiled helplessly.

I originally wanted to be a pure man, but now I have become a scumbag.

I feel a little sorry for my wife Yudie who is far away in a small town in Jiangnan, California.

When I saw Jiushan Xiaomei in the living room, she was like a child who had done something wrong, waiting for Ye Xiaoyang's criticism.

She personally served Ye Xiaoyang breakfast without looking up or saying a word the whole time.

While eating breakfast, Ye Xiaoyang said directly:

"Follow me upstairs to the study on the second floor."

"Ah."

Ye Xiaoyang walked in front, and Jiushan Xiaomei followed closely behind him. The two did not communicate.

Entering the study on the second floor, Ye Xiaoyang asked in Japanese:

"Xiaomei, do you regret what happened last night?"

"Hatoyama Xiaomei doesn't regret it at all, I just feel sorry for my husband's wife..."

Hatoyama Xiaomei lowered her head before she finished speaking. She didn't dare to look into Ye Xiaoyang/Miyamoto Taro's eyes.

Ye Xiaoyang walked up to Jiushan Xiaomei and gently held her in his arms.

"Since you don't regret it, I must take full responsibility for what happened between us last night.

From now on, you are my woman."

"Thank you, sir."

At this moment, Hatoyama Xiaomei was in tears and leaning in Ye Xiaoyang/Miyamoto Taro's arms, she felt very safe.

"I'll take you out for a walk later, and we'll buy whatever you want."

"Sir, I don't need it. You have already arranged for Mrs. Hu to buy me so many clothes."

"Okay, when will the teacher come to our house today?"

"This morning, I called her and told her that I needed to rest for the next few days and not to come home for the time being."

"Okay, I'll speak Chinese with you at home from now on."

Hatoyama Xiaomei quickly said thank you in Chinese.

Ye Xiaoyang took Jiushan Xiaomei's hand, opened the door of the study, and went to his bedroom.

Close the door...

An hour later, Ye Xiaoyang walked out of the bedroom.

There are still many things to do today. He needs to confirm the locations of the 12 safe houses prepared by Hu Jingming.

It is also important to look at the environment around these safe houses.

At night, he would go to these safe houses to personally check the basements and escape routes.

Ye Xiaoyang plans to sell Villa No. 70 in the International Settlement to his second brother to live in.

He hoped that his second brother Ye Minghao would move in earlier so that the two brothers could take care of each other.

Hujiang is becoming more and more chaotic now. There have been many gun battles between the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters and the Special Service Bureau stationed in Hujiang.

In Ye Xiaoyang's opinion, the agents on both sides were doing useless work and they were just tools in the hands of others.

Come to think of it, he felt that ordinary people were really pitiful.