Genius Agent

Chapter 41 Helplessness and Tragedy

In the French Concession, Chen Yansheng was having breakfast with Shen Mozhou.

"Teacher, isn't it a bit too early for you to go see Su Yuncheng today?"

Chen Yansheng asked cautiously, "Shen Mozhou has decided to meet Su Yuncheng in person today to learn more about Su Yuncheng's situation."

"It's okay, we'll see each other sooner or later."

Shen Mozhou smiled and shook his head. He didn't want to meet Su Yuncheng today to develop a relationship with her. Shen Mozhou was patient and not in a hurry.

"Yes."

Seeing that Shen Mozhou insisted, Chen Yansheng did not ask any further questions.

At the newspaper office, Su Yuncheng flipped through today's newspaper. He used to enjoy this job, as reading the newspaper every day allowed him to learn more about what was happening in Shanghai.

But ever since he dreamed of the Bund, Su Yuncheng has become more interested in the future.

It's obvious that the Bund will be so much more beautiful in the future than it is now.

He found it hard to imagine how humans could create such a fairyland-like light show.

Now, let alone Shanghai, no country in the world can replicate the scenery of your dreams.

At noon, Su Yuncheng left the office to go back and get some lunch.

Aside from not having much time in the morning, Su Yuncheng prefers to cook for himself, as he feels more at ease eating when he cooks for himself.

As soon as he went downstairs, Su Yuncheng immediately sensed that someone was spying on him.

The two people, the same two who appeared when I went out with Du Mingxuan last morning.

One of them even placed a missing person ad in the newspaper, and it's still being published there.

Are they here again?

Su Yuncheng remained calm and walked towards his home, with the two people in front of him.

"Editor-in-Chief Su, hello. My name is Shen Mozhou. I have long admired your name. Would you do me the honor of hosting a meal for me?"

Shen Mozhou was very polite, but Su Yuncheng immediately sensed that he was just being polite and had ulterior motives.

"Mr. Shen, you're too kind. If you need anything, we can talk at the newspaper office. It seems Mr. Chen found you through the missing person notice."

Su Yuncheng laughed and said that the missing person notice they published before was for someone surnamed Shen, who was said to be his uncle.

The two were clearly together before, yet they deliberately posted missing person notices.

"That's right, so we should thank Editor-in-Chief Su. Since it's inconvenient at the newspaper office, I've already booked a room at Dingxianglou Restaurant. How about we eat and chat?"

Shen Mozhou's purpose was to ask Su Yuncheng for help and, incidentally, to continue to investigate Su Yuncheng, not to discuss marriage with the newspaper.

The newspaper office is Su Yuncheng's home turf; he would be at a psychological disadvantage if he communicated there.

Unlike restaurants, where Shen Mozhou is the host, he has the upper hand psychologically.

"It's nothing, no need to spend money."

Su Yuncheng understood his intentions and wouldn't let him have his way so easily, so he refused again.

"Editor-in-Chief Su, I have something I'd like to ask Mr. Muto for help with, so let's go to the restaurant instead."

Shen Mozhou had no choice but to state his purpose, as he could no longer allow Su Yuncheng to refuse.

This is a main road, and he couldn't possibly kidnap Su Yuncheng to a restaurant and ask someone for help. Who would kidnap someone to a banquet?

"The boss?"

Su Yuncheng glanced at him. The other party had finally made his intentions clear. Since Muto Tomohiro had been brought up, he had to go.

"That's right, Editor-in-Chief Su, please."

Su Yuncheng did not refuse again and went to the restaurant with him.

Dingxianglou was a Chinese-owned restaurant that was somewhat famous in the French Concession and was the closest to the newspaper office.

Su Yuncheng once treated his colleagues from the newspaper to a meal here, and the food was quite good.

Chen Yansheng had come in advance to let us know that the dishes were already prepared.

After the three entered the private room, the dishes were served shortly afterward. There were six dishes for the three people, which was very lavish.

"Editor-in-Chief Su, our navy has a capital ship that uses Japanese parts and technology, and it still hasn't been able to install weapon systems..."

Shen Mozhou stated his purpose directly, and even Su Yuncheng did not expect that he had such a big reason for coming to him.

Su Yuncheng had heard about the Pinghai incident and felt a sense of regret.

It is indeed not easy for China to build its own warships. Although many parts are imported, at least they are built by China itself, which can train a lot of skilled workers and lay the foundation for future shipbuilding.

As a result, there was only one ship, and the Japanese held it hostage for several years.

"Mr. Shen, you think too highly of me. Not to mention me, even my boss couldn't have done this."

Su Yuncheng understood the Japanese mindset; their covetousness for China's vast lands had never changed.

They are particularly vigilant, especially regarding the navy.

They can sell finished warships, but they won't transfer the real core technologies, such as the technology for large battleships.

Furthermore, they do not allow the Chinese to build more warships themselves.

Ultimately, this is a strategic issue that neither he nor Tomoo Muto could resolve.

"I know, but please try to find a way. Whether it works or not, I thank you on behalf of the country."

Shen Mozhou understood the difficulty of this matter; what he wanted was Su Yuncheng's attitude.

So far, he seems quite satisfied with the result.

"Sure, the boss will be in Shanghai in a few days. I'll bring it up with him, but what about your position?"

Su Yuncheng took the initiative to ask, and Shen Mozhou immediately replied, "I am from the Navy Department of the National Defense Bureau. Thank you, Editor-in-Chief Su."

Shen Mozhou gave himself a false identity and didn't say that he was a member of the Special Service.

Su Yuncheng had long noticed their unusual behavior and could sense that he was lying, but he did not expose him.

Su Yuncheng didn't drink alcohol because he had to work in the afternoon, and Shen Mozhou didn't insist either.

After finishing his meal, Su Yuncheng declined their offer to see him off and left the restaurant.

"teacher."

Watching Su Yuncheng walk away, Chen Yansheng said in a low voice.

"Let's go back first."

Shen Mozhou nodded slightly. He hadn't known before that Muto Tomohiro was coming to Shanghai.

Regardless of whether the matter can be accomplished, if Su Yuncheng can persuade Muto Tomohiro to help, his value will increase.

Shen Mozhou was even more satisfied with this dinner party.

That night, Su Yuncheng went to bed early.

Today, Su Yuncheng continued to give Huang Chuanming special training. Huang Chuanming has made rapid progress these days, but so far he is being taught tracking and counter-tracking techniques, which are the skills he needs most right now.

In his dream, Su Yuncheng opened his eyes.

He found himself suspended in mid-air, unable to see his own body.

There were many planes around and above him; they were Japanese planes.

Below is the river surface, where a warship is being attacked by Japanese aircraft.

The warship was damaged in many places, but the people on board were still fighting back. The sky was full of Japanese planes, and the warship looked helpless and tragic.

Su Yuncheng tried to move his body, but he couldn't.

However, he was not far from the warship and could clearly see its appearance and the tattered flag on it.

This is a Chinese warship.

Noticing that the warship was listing, Su Yuncheng suddenly had a bad feeling. He already knew that every time he dreamed about the future, it was related to his usual experiences.

Shen Mozhou had just told him about the warship during the day, and that night he dreamed of this scene.

This warship is clearly on the verge of collapse. Could it be the Pinghai, which doesn't even have weapons installed yet?

When did this happen?