Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 1103 A chill ran down my spine, and my heart pounded with fear.

Lin Ze pushed the ashtray on the coffee table over, gesturing for Lao Gao to smoke.

"Director, the blankets need to be aired out from time to time, otherwise they will get fleas. It's good to let these people come out and jump around, so that we don't have to bother looking for them one by one."

Old Gao lit a cigarette, leaned closer, and whispered, "Shengmin, what about Tokyo..."

Lin Ze frankly stated, "Even fiercer attacks are yet to come."

"and you....."

"Director, you've come at the perfect time. My family's opera troupe is rehearsing 'Borrowing the East Wind,' and there's a young female performer who's learning the authentic Yu school style. Shall we take a look together?"

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Tokyo.

Early in the morning, Xiao Jiang and Da Gui stood with their hands in their sleeves by a courtyard in the backyard.

A light drizzle was falling from the sky, and the rainwater flowed down the eaves, dripping onto the bluestone floor.

Before long, the rain intensified, and a servant quickly ran towards them.

Upon approaching, the servant took out a newspaper from his pocket, bowed respectfully, and said, "Young Master Jiang, this is today's Asahi Shimbun."

Xiao Jiang Da Gui took it and squinted at it.

Kenshiro Shibayama has finally made his move!

I saw this news on the front page: "Beiping's Japanese attack on the Japanese people's killing incident!"

This article is very well written. It first vaguely introduces the killing of hundreds of Japanese in Beiping, and then begins to pile up many narratives from the perspective of ordinary people, and even includes interviews with the families of the victims.

In the article, these wicked ronin are described as migrant workers who have gone to North China to make a living, while the interviewees are describing a powerful figure who is extremely unfriendly to the Japanese but also holds power.

Kojima Daiki put away the newspaper. It seemed that Shibayama Kenshiro was well-prepared. This article was just the first, and there would probably be more to come.

His choice of newspaper was also quite meaningful. Asahi Shimbun is known for its logic and rigor, and many of its readers are social elites such as politicians, businessmen, and cultural figures. If he could successfully provoke their anger, even ten Lin Zes wouldn't be able to stop him.

Back in his room, Xiao Jiang Da Gui took out a file folder containing more than a dozen photos, all showing a middle-aged man wearing black-rimmed glasses indulging in debauchery and pleasure in a ryotei room.

Xiao Jiang gave a mocking smile and instructed his servant, "Please invite Minister Xia Chuan over."

Soichiro Natsukawa, head of the business department at Asahi Shimbun.

The Japanese newspaper also had a clear hierarchy. At the bottom were the ordinary staff members, such as newly recruited reporters and editors, including new anchors in later years. That's why there are those scenes in some movies. The reason why anchors obediently obey is that superiors play a decisive role in the promotion and official appointment of their subordinates.

Next comes the director, then the department head, then the section chief. Once you reach the section chief level, you're considered a middle-level manager, in charge of a section. If it's a powerful department like a journalism section, then you can make demands on the female anchor.

Then there are the ministers and the general managers, who can be considered regional commanders and are high-level managers. Above them are the executive officers, who are also executive directors, managing directors, presidents, and chairmen.

Because these people, apart from the executive directors and managing directors, generally don't concern themselves with the details, the ministers and department heads are the big bosses in their respective fields.

Natsukawa Soichiro was not old, only around forty years old. It was unbelievable that someone his age could serve as the head of the business department in a behemoth like the Asahi Shimbun, especially in the seniority-based Japanese society.

This was not because he was particularly talented, but because he married an older woman of Chinese descent. Although his wife's family had gradually declined, they still held shares in some large companies due to their past accumulation. Although they could not liquidate their shares due to restrictions, they were still able to maintain a semblance of dignity.

Although Natsukawa Soichiro is successful in his career, he is not so successful in his family life.

The older woman, pampered since childhood, lacked any of the gentle and submissive qualities of Japanese women, yet she had very high demands, causing Natsukawa endless suffering.

He planned to divorce the old woman after he became the department head.

But not now. Once he becomes the head of the department, he will likely automatically become an executive officer. At that time, with the old woman's influence, it won't be easy for her to take him down.

But right now he's just a minister. If he completely falls out with the old woman, she could use her family connections to ruin him completely, and he'll never be able to recover in this lifetime.

This painful life lasted for a long time until the opening of the Tokyo ryotei.

When Xia Chuan came here through a friend's recommendation, he exclaimed, "This country is the best!"

This place is simply paradise!

After that, Natsukawa became a regular here. It didn't matter if the prices were too high. As the head of the Asahi Shimbun, many people, even small-time politicians, had favors to ask of him. They would be more than happy to be treated to a meal by him!

After visiting several times, Natsukawa developed feelings for a girl named Hoshina.

Natsukawa didn't know Hoshino's surname, but she told him that she had also come from a large family, but later, due to some events, the family declined, and she ended up in the entertainment industry. However, she always kept herself pure and innocent until she met Natsukawa and fell in love at first sight.

Her privileged background, gentle and charming personality, and the admiration and infatuation she evoked instantly captivated Xia Chuan. Every few days, he would use the excuse of working overtime at the newspaper or going on a business trip to spend an evening with Hoshino at the ryotei.

Little did they know, this Miss Hoshina was a star performer discovered by Koji from among the dancers. She was carefully trained and developed, possessed superb acting skills, and was also proficient in psychology. As for whether she was innocent or not, there were technical means to ensure that she would remain innocent indefinitely.

Not long after, Xia Chuan arrived in a hurry.

"Little Jiang, why are you in such a hurry? What's wrong...?"

Xiao Jiang and Da Gui pushed the file bag over.

Natsukawa Soichiro took it with a puzzled look, opened it, and took out several photos.

His face immediately turned deathly pale!

"This, this, Mr. Jiang, you............"

"Minister Xia Chuan, don't worry. We are friends. These photos, taken by people with ulterior motives, will never be leaked, let alone reach your wife."

Xia Chuan's face turned from white to pale. "What exactly does Xiao Jiang want me to do?"

"You published a news article about a ronin being killed in Beiping..."

"You want me to remove that news article? Sure, the article was sent by a general, and there are a few more to come. I can decide whether to publish the rest."

"No, it must be sent."

"Ok?"

“One of your editors received death threats from some people and had to publish these exaggerated articles. Many of the figures in the articles were even fabricated by him. After publishing the articles, he felt remorseful and guilty. He then held a press conference to reveal the truth to the public. In the end, unable to bear the pangs of conscience, he committed suicide at home. Do you understand?”

Xia Chuan felt a chill run down his spine and a sense of unease creeping into his heart.

Cruel, too cruel!

"Understood, understood, I will try my best to find a suitable person..."

"It's not about trying your best, it's about having to. If this goes wrong, Natsukawa-kun will commit suicide at home. The reason... is because the photos of his extramarital affair were leaked. You can't bear such a scandal?"

Xia Chuan was almost in tears. "You're a fucking devil!"

“Natsukawa-kun, after this is done, I will work to get you promoted to department head.”

Xia Chuan Teng stood up abruptly and bowed deeply. "Hello! Xiao Jiang-kun! Please rest assured, I will definitely handle this matter well!"