The First Volume: The Hollow Spirit Chapter 44: Guessing the Next Move

  "I also want to go back to France, I've made a lot of money in Shanghai, but it's also very dangerous. Staying here is really too tiring, I also want to go back, buy a manor with a castle, not too big, but beautiful. Then start a company, relying on the connections I've made over the years in Shanghai, specializing in business between France and China, making even more money. Unfortunately, I don't want to give up everything I have now, as you Chinese say, 'greedy for power'! Moreover, the wealth I've accumulated so far is only just enough to buy a manor and barely start a company, that's too tiring."

  Many people don't think they have enough money, and once they get used to being in a high position, it's hard for them to ask others for help. Anthoni is not only greedy for power now, but also thinking about his own future. He thinks he doesn't have enough money, whether in China or France, people are the same when it comes to relationships - everyone clings to you when you're in power, and leaves you when you're not. Anthoni wants to stay in China, in the position of Consul General for a while longer, to earn more money.

  "So what are you going to do? You're still sitting here, which means you've got some plan in mind. Sometimes you go crazy and become really terrifying. It's only human to have a terrifying side." Wang Ya Zu was eager to hear Anthony's plan.

  "Haha, you're absolutely right. Everyone has a terrifying side. I've already spread the news that I'm returning to France and will be taking the evening boat. Everything is ready, including the guards from the police station who will escort me for my safety, as well as all the goods I need to bring with me. Now I just worry that the Japanese won't take the bait. I really want to see with my own eyes the most mysterious ninja of the East. Let's see how formidable they are."

  For many people who know Japanese history, the most famous Japanese soldiers are samurai and the most mysterious are ninjas. Anthony received a message that the Japanese had sent ninjas to assassinate him, so he looked very excited.

  "You're really bold now, that Japanese ninja thing, I'm also very curious. Don't worry, the Japanese will definitely take the bait, not just because they are angry, but also because of their fear. This time Japan's spy losses in Shanghai were so great, three small groups and many years of hard work to infiltrate and buy personnel were all gone, this matter will definitely be transmitted back to Japan, if they don't take revenge, they won't be able to explain it to the domestic side. In Japan, there is a rule that those who fail will be ordered to commit seppuku. So they absolutely won't let you return to France alive, they must kill you in order to restore their honor."

  Wang Ya Zu is not trying to scare Anthony, everything he said is true. Wang Ya Zu doesn't want Anthony to die at all now, if Anthony dies then the line that Wang Ya Zu has painstakingly set up will be broken and there won't be any future deals.

  "Am I not in great danger? The feeling now is just like the one I had when I was in Africa. So, Wang, do you have any suggestions for my plan? I'll use the police station's people and myself as bait, and outside, I've prepared thirty French soldiers. Once those Japanese ninjas appear and exchange fire with the police station's people, I'll let those thirty French soldiers surround all the killers and wipe them out."

  A vicious plan, the people sent out from the police station are either Indians or Chinese, absolutely no Europeans. In the end, it will be a hail of bullets, and whether they are ninja assassins or police, everyone will be killed in the crossfire.

  "Antony, let's play a game of chess. You make the first move, and by the time you reach your third step, the Japanese will already know your fourth step, or even your fifth. I'm sure they'll be ready to counter your sixth, seventh, and eighth steps in no time. What will you do then? Trust me, although you've eliminated the Japanese moles around you, some things only require a bit of speculation, plus constant surveillance, and your plan can easily be discovered. And there must be traitors within the police department who have been bought off by the Japanese. It seems like you don't plan to show up until the very beginning, right?"

  Wang Yaoyu finished speaking and stood up. He walked to the window, gently pulled open the curtains and looked outside, scanning for a moment before spotting two suspicious people lurking outside the consulate. Just as Wang Yaoyu was about to let go of the curtain, he suddenly felt a flash of light from afar. In an instant, Wang Yaoyu released his grip, letting the curtains close. Across the way, someone in the distance was using binoculars to surveil, even though the weather was scorching hot, the office still had to keep its windows closed and curtains drawn. Fortunately, there was an electric fan in the room, a luxury only the wealthy could afford, which made the heat slightly more bearable.

  "Is someone watching outside?! It seems like everything you said has come true, and there are indeed many eyes on us. So, Wang, what should we do now?" Anthony was of course aware that the consulate was being watched, but he hadn't expected it to be this severe. Wang Ya-zu wasn't one to exaggerate, so his reaction represented just how bad things were.

  "There are two people outside, one of them is holding a telescope. Anthony, this time you have to take a big risk to get to the bottom of this matter. We must eliminate all the assassins sent to kill you and let the Japanese replace the intelligence chief of Shanghai. The new head of Japanese espionage will definitely learn from his predecessor's lesson and try to negotiate with your French consulate to settle this matter once and for all."

  "I've long been prepared to fight to the death. It's just that my plan isn't thorough at all, and in this regard, I'm really not a professional. So, Wang, please tell me, what should I do? How can I kill all those Japanese ninjas sent over and thoroughly resolve this matter once and for all? Wang, this trouble must be resolved, the more it drags on, the more we'll lose control."

  After all, the whole thing was caused by Anthony and Wang Yaowu. If things can't be resolved in a short period of time, those two will continue to cause trouble. Even if the truth is revealed, both of them will be finished.

  "They know your plan, and they will definitely come up with a new one immediately. If we think about it the other way around, that means we already understand their sixth step, seventh step, eighth step. So now let's discuss together how to make good ninth step, tenth step, eleventh step, thinking in their way of thinking, step by step leading them into our trap. Of course, you must take risks personally, and only you can bring out those true ninja killers."

  Anthony nodded, picked up the phone and said: "Please send a pot of coffee and some biscuits. Don't disturb me unless it's something important." Anthony was going to discuss with Wang Ya-zu for a long time, arrange the plan well, in order to deal with the Japanese.

  The two of them continued to discuss until noon, and at noon they also ordered some sandwiches and French bread. They only left the office when they went to the toilet. The people in the consulate were already used to this, as there had been too many recent events, and even Faberson didn't make any comment about it. The news that Anthony would be returning home for a while had also spread.

  As for Anthony's return, the ordinary people in the consulate were actually very happy. So many things had happened recently that everyone felt threatened and it seemed like everything was caused by Anthony. The people at the consulate came to Shanghai for wealth, not to live a life of fear. The death of a French soldier was indeed infuriating, but there was no need to make such a big deal out of it.

  Besides, many people know that Anthony has recently made a lot of profits, but he only takes out a little bit to share with the crowd. Anthony is really too stingy, his way of doing things is not as good as not giving at all, sharing such a small amount is simply an insult to others. But the crowd also had no choice, Anthony was not only the Consul's advisor but also the person trusted by Consul Faberson.

  It wasn't until two thirty that Wang Yaowu came out of Anthony's office, everything had been planned. Wang Yaowu also needed to go home and prepare, he would be participating in tonight's action, his mission was to protect Anthony by his side. This was Anthony's request, actually it was a requirement, Anthony absolutely did not want to take risks alone. Moreover at this time Anthony only trusted Wang Yaowu.

  When Wang Yaoyu returned home and was about to go upstairs to prepare things, Wu Ma, who was taking a nap, woke up and walked out of her room, saying: "Young Master, previously Mr. Zhu from the Zhushi Bank called with an urgent matter looking for you. The two children are both napping, these poor kids haven't slept in bed for a long time." Gunsmoke Silent First Volume Empty Spirit Chapter 44 Guessing the Next Step