Chapter 47: The Teacher Is Coming
Back in the dormitory, Liu Dada went to the bathroom to rinse up, and his drunkenness disappeared.
Since the moment he saw Zhang Yibo, Liu Dacheng had a murderous intent. Knowing his address, he made up his mind to get rid of him in his dormitory.
However, it backfired -
At about five o'clock in the evening, Zhang Yibo was picked up by Yoshida Masao's people. Liu Dada stood in front of the window and saw Zhang Yibo in a suit and leather shoes, his hair combed to a shiny oil, and got into a Japanese military vehicle with Li Shiqun.
Where are they going? Liu Dada couldn't help but be stunned.
I have to admire that the cadres of the party-state drink an astonishing amount of alcohol. Zhang Yibo was obviously drunk like mud, how long has it been, and he is energetic again.
Liu Dacheng tried to make a call to Hideko Kawashima, but Hideko Kawashima answered the phone almost immediately, and shouted excitedly: "Dacheng-kun, I also want to call you." Mr. Shinmi Kato is here and will hold a welcome banquet at the Imperial Hotel tonight. Come along. ”
Kato Shinmi, Liu Dacheng's mentor!
Shinmi Kato is a professor at Waseda University, a medical scientist, and a biochemist. His level of professionalism represents the highest level in the industry in this era. I really didn't expect that his old man would come to Shanghai on the eve of the Spring Festival.
"Miss Hideko, is my identity suitable?"
As soon as Liu Da's voice fell, an order came from the phone: "Go downstairs in ten minutes." ”
Dressed in a Japanese military uniform, Anki Suzuki poked his head out of the cab with his trademark smile. As soon as Liu Dacheng got into the car, he handed him a pack of cigars and said with a smile: "Suzuki-kun, hard work." ”
"It is the duty of a soldier to obey orders. Miss Kawashima is my superior, so of course I listen to her. ”
Apricot Suzuki threw a "you know" look, which made Liu Dada's ears feverish. In the eyes of Suzuki Aprico, he and his team leader have long been "that". As far as he knew, Liu Da had spent the night at Hideko Kawashima's apartment several times.
Half past six in the evening. The welcome banquet was held as scheduled.
Dr. Shinmi Kato sat at the head of the table in the middle of the banquet hall. Sitting next to him were Tada Jun, Yoshida Masao, Ding Mocun, Li Shiqun, Fu Xiaoan, Zhang Yibo, and several other high-ranking officials of the puppet city government.
The Japanese have a strong sense of hierarchy, and you sit in whatever position you should have. People like Hideko Kawashima and Liu Dacheng can only accompany and sit in the corner. Hideko Kawashima has long been accustomed to this kind of hierarchical life, but she doesn't feel anything wrong. Liu Dacheng was bound by this invisible shackle and felt uncomfortable. Shinmi Kato is her mentor, can you take the initiative to greet him on this occasion?
Just when Liu Da was in a dilemma, something strange happened.
When Kato Shinmi was talking and laughing with Commander Tada, he inadvertently threw a glance at Liu Dacheng's side, saw his familiar face, and immediately picked up his wine glass and stood up from his seat: "Commander, I'll be with you." ”
Kato Shinmi walked directly to Liu Dacheng from his seat, and this action can be said to amaze the audience. Almost at the same time, all the guests' eyes were cast on Liu Dacheng's side!
Behind Kato Shinmi are heavyweights such as Tada Jun, Yoshida Masao, Ding Mocun, Li Shiqun, Fu Xiaoan and so on!
Originally, Shinmi Kato was the protagonist, because he took the initiative to walk towards Liu Da and suddenly turned Liu Da into the focus.
Liu Dada picked up his wine glass, stood up in fear, and shouted, "Teacher—"
"Achieved, I'm really happy to see you here!"
Shinmi Kato raised a glass to Liu Da, and other heavyweight officials followed suit to toast him. Liu Dacheng was so anxious that he almost held back his internal injuries, and hurriedly shouted: "Teacher Kato, the students respect you, and I wish the teacher a blessed life!" ”
Seeing Liu Dacheng's embarrassment, Kato Shinmi laughed heartily: "I'm a student, smart, diligent, and able to endure hardships, but I'm too restrained." You and the teacher are so polite. Come, I still have an empty seat over there, let's have a few drinks with the teacher. ”
After that, he affectionately grabbed Liu Dada's hand, as if he was taking a child. Yoshio Masao, who was originally sitting next to Kato Shinmi, took the initiative to vacate a seat and let Liu Dada sit next to Kato Shinmi. Tada Jun personally poured him a full glass of wine.
There were twelve tables of guests in the entire banquet hall, from all walks of life. Because of the arrival of Kato Shinmei, Liu Dada, who has always been unknown, became famous in one fell swoop.
All the dignitaries who came to pay tribute to Kato and the United States had to pay tribute to Liu Dacheng together, and then it was the turn of Tada Jun and other senior officials.
Liu Dacheng knows that this is the teacher's intention to elevate his identity!
Shinmi Kato never dreamed that his favorite student would not only be in Shanghai, but also attend his welcome party. This unexpected encounter made him unprepared.
After the banquet was over, the next step was the ball.
There is a dance floor on the second floor of the Imperial Hotel, which can accommodate more than 200 people to dance.
Liu Dada introduced Hideko Kawashima to Shinmi Kato. Kato Shinmi guessed one or two from his intimacy with Hideko Kawashima, and seemed very pleased, and said a few "yes" in a row. Hideko Kawashima also warmly invited Kato to dance.
Liu Dada sat on a wicker chair, drinking red wine while admiring the graceful dancing on the dance floor. He noticed that Zhang Yibo was simply a "dance idiot". He always warmly invited different women to dance.
Liu Dada thought silently, since dancing is a big habit of Zhang Yibo, and it should also be a big weakness of him, can he make a fuss about it?
Kato Shinmi was tired of dancing, so he chatted with Liu Dacheng. When he learned that Liu Dacheng was still working as a squad leader in the Operations Division at Agent 76 Headquarters, his face was a little unhappy.
"Commander Tada, Chief Yoshida, you can't waste your talents like this. Liu Dacheng is my most proud protégé, how can you let him do such a rough job? ”
When Ding Mocun and Li Shiqun heard this, they could still sit still, and hurriedly carried this "black pot" back, apologized to Kato Shinmi repeatedly, and said that they would reuse Liu Dacheng.
Liu Dacheng deliberately said humbly: "Mr. Kato, you have won the award. Shanghai Tang is full of talents, and I'm a scalpel, so it's good to have a job. ”
"No, absolutely not!" Kato Shinmi didn't care about his own face, and shouted directly to Tada: "Your Excellency Tada, you are the commander of the gendarmerie and my closest junior at Waseda University, you can't treat my protégé like this!" ”
Tada Jun didn't expect that this Liu Dacheng would be so valued by Kato Shinmi, and hurriedly said that he would definitely follow up in person. Although the empire is rich in talent, it cannot be wasted at will.
Liu Dada was infected by Kato Shinmi's enthusiasm and persistence, and his expression was a little embarrassed. He casually glanced down the hall and saw Wang Zhong!
At this time, Wang Zhong was wearing a suit, holding a glass of red wine, sitting in a corner and sipping red wine leisurely.
Liu Dacheng couldn't help but be shocked!