Chapter 15: Cooperate
“I originally thought this trip would be quite easy, after all, it was Mr. Richard’s commission, but I didn’t expect Director Liao to be so dutiful to the law, I miscalculated.” Gu Yansheng stood up.
Liao Shan also stood up, “It’s my duty, so that’s expected, then until we meet again, see him out.”
“If I go back like this, I’m afraid I’ll be fired on the spot by Mr. Consul, mind if I borrow the telephone?”
Liao Shan withdrew his hand to see him out, somewhat bored, “Use it as you like, but even if Mr. Consul told me personally, I would still stick to my position, it’s pointless effort, Mr. Gu, you’d better save it.”
“Not calling Mr. Consul.” Gu Yansheng smiled, walked over to pick up the telephone on the desk and called the law firm front desk, “Susan, it’s me Gu Yansheng, have the Japanese come? Signed? Mm, good, has my assistant Wen Yan come back? Mm, alright, have him bring the document and come to the Central Police Station in the French Concession at the fastest speed, I’m waiting for him in Criminal Section One on the second floor.”
Clap, Gu Yansheng put down the telephone, looked at Liao Shan, no more situational smiles this time.
“Director Liao, some words might not be formal, how about having your men step out for a bit?”
Liao Shan didn’t know what this guy was up to, the telephone content didn’t reveal anything substantial, only knew it involved Japanese and documents.
“Alright, you all go wait outside.”
People left, door closed.
Gu Yansheng sat back on the sofa, picked up the coffee cup and took a sip, “Director Liao, with the door closed, let’s talk some off-the-record words, this time cooperating so hard with the Japanese to arrest people, you got quite a few benefits, right?”
Liao Shan’s face immediately stiffened, “Mr. Gu, think before you speak, not everything can be said.”
“Then why arrest people?”
“Because they violated the laws of the French Concession, that’s all.”
“As far as I know, they just had some tea and snacks, what law did they break?”
“The case is still under investigation, confidentiality stage, no comment.”
“Really boring, hmph.” Gu Yansheng sneered, “I wanted to make friends with Director Liao, that’s why I closed the door to say some private words, trying to exchange sincerity for sincerity, but Director Liao looks down on this little lawyer of mine, alright, count it as me being presumptuous.
Mr. Richard’s anger, the Japanese Consulate’s anger, will eventually burn to those who deserve it.
Since Director Liao likes taking the blame, then take it.
Picked up sesame seeds and lost the watermelon, at least there’s a sesame seed, be careful, the sesame seed gets taken, and even the bowl gets smashed, I’m off, no need to see me out.”
“Wait.” Liao Shan suddenly stood up, staring at Gu Yansheng, “What do you mean by that? What Japanese Consulate, what does it have to do with the Japanese Consulate?”
“Want to know?”
“Yes.”
“Don’t want to tell you anymore.”
Gu Yansheng smiled, opened the door and left.
Liao Shan suddenly frowned, thought quickly, still chased after him, put on a smiling face: “Little brother, great lawyer Gu little brother, don’t rush off, although the law is merciless, cases have order, but handling cases always has priorities, maybe it’ll be sorted in a moment?
Like this, today big brother treats, I’ll have my men book a table at Song He Lou, we’ll have a cup of coffee and talk business first, after talking we leave, by the time we finish eating, maybe the subordinates will have it figured out?
Little brother, big brother apologizes to you, drank too much last night, the brain always has dull moments.”
Really can bend and stretch. “Like this?” Gu Yansheng, one doesn’t hit a smiling face, “Alright then, let’s talk business.”
“Please.”
“Please.”
The two walked back to the office, subordinates watched in stunned confusion.
Just now it seemed like talks broke down, stormed off in anger, walked not even two steps, hey, good again.
“What the hell is this play?”
“What the hell do you care what play they’re putting on, didn’t you hear, coffee.”
On the sofa, Liao Shan leaned forward, asking.
“Brother Gu, I’m old, won’t be polite, just tell big brother, what’s this with the Japanese Consulate?”
The timing was right, Gu Yansheng directly asked: “Treat people with sincerity, exchange heart for heart, Director Liao hasn’t answered my question yet, didn’t take few benefits from the Japanese in this matter, right?”
Liao Shan wanted to slap him dead, why keep digging to the bottom?
Thought about it, awkward smile: “Occasional dealings, friends, just helping out, also for the stability of the French Concession.”
“Good, I’m satisfied with this answer.” Gu Yansheng nodded: “Last question, who is Director Liao’s this friend, I need his name and position, Director Liao, don’t rush to refuse, if I know, I’ll tell you everything else, even if not saying it brings benefits, at least won’t let you fall into a pit.”
This time, Liao Shan looking at Gu Yansheng’s expression wasn’t so friendly, frowned with a stern face thinking, after a while said: “Don’t play me, or you won’t have good days ahead.”
Gu Yansheng nodded solemnly.
Liao Shan: “There’s a Yunfei Car Dealership on Da Xi Road, across the road there’s a villa, number 67, know what that place is?”
Gu Yansheng thought, simply shook his head: “Don’t know.”
“Don’t know is best, working in Shanghai, best never go in there.” Liao Shan raised his brows: “Actually telling you is fine, heard of Military Statistics Bureau? Know Central Statistics Bureau? The owner there was once Central Statistics Bureau, recently defected to Shanghai, now works for Japanese, a few days ago the assassination in the concession was the defectors fighting with Central Statistics Bureau and Military Statistics Bureau.”
Gu Yansheng knew who, Li Shiqun and Ding Mocun, 76 number.
But now how is it 67 number?
Changed address? Not moved yet? Just recently came, 76 not established yet?
Makes sense, the surnamed Wang hasn’t defected to establish the puppet government yet.
“Now understand why I help him? It’s to let them end the fight quickly, return peace to the concession, otherwise the ones suffering are still the concession’s civilians.” Liao Shan was righteous.
Actually could make up for it, impressive.
“I see, I roughly understand, Director Liao lives up to the chief constable name, cares about French Concession safety, impressed.”
Liao Shan nodded relieved: “Brother Gu can now say the unfinished matters, right?”
“What matters?” Gu Yansheng blank.
Liao Shan’s face immediately darkened, on the verge of anger, Gu Yansheng smiled: “Joking, Director Liao, heart for heart, I’ll tell you all, this matter, not just France’s matter, inside also Japanese’s matter.”
Gu Yansheng explained the Japanese Consulate wearing the same pants matter, carefully analyzed pros and cons.
“You think carefully, don’t say some Central Statistics Bureau defector, even if a gendarme captain, is that the consulate’s opponent? Japanese Consulate farts, those Central Statistics Bureau people all bow and sniff, saying it’s crude, but meaning Director Liao you get, Japanese now stand with Consul Richard.
You say whatever benefits this person promised you, if the matter screws up, if Japanese not satisfied, can he redeem? He can’t even protect himself.
What’s more, you’re risking offending Consul Richard, this isn’t risk, this is definitely offending!
You think carefully, worth it?
Shouldn’t do it, right?”
Liao Shan’s face really darkened this time, “What you say is true?”
Gu Yansheng leaned back on the sofa, straightened his suit, crossed legs: “Know you don’t believe, words without proof, didn’t I already call to have the commission document sent? See and know.”
Liao Shan remembered that telephone just now, all matched up, but not seeing Yellow River won’t die heart, he definitely wants to see it.
Didn’t wait too long, panting Wen Yan arrived.
“N-not, late, right?”
“Good meal not afraid late.”
Gu Yansheng stood up and reached out, Wen Yan handed over the document, Gu Yansheng handed it to Liao Shan: “Director Liao.”
Didn’t even need to take this document already believed 80 percent, Liao Shan glanced roughly, immediately handed back the document: “Brother Gu, do whatever you want, if problem I solve for you, after done, tonight eat together, count as big brother thanks you, must give face.”
Shanghai people talk pomp, being refused so loses face, later still mix on Shanghai Bund, this chief constable is useful, Gu Yansheng smilingly agreed.
“Good, Defa.”
“Yes yes.”
“Accompany Mr. Gu doing things, whatever he wants do that way, understand?”
“Understand.” Wang Defa immediately stated.
“Brother Gu, please.”
“Thanks.”
“Mr. Gu, this way please.” Wang Defa smilingly guided, lagged two steps quickly said: “Director Liao, really let him do whatever?”
“Didn’t you hear me speak, cooperate.” Liao Shan glared.
Wang Defa nodded repeatedly, “I understand, but downstairs aren’t there still a few of those people? What about them?”
Almost forgot those people, “I’ll call over there, don’t mind them, don’t let them get involved.”
