The death of Shounong, one of the "Seven Tigers of Military Reunion", was the most significant loss Meng Shaoyuan had suffered so far in the Songhu Battle.

At the beginning, among the first group of people who followed Meng Shaoyuan, Liu Huanwen was eliminated by Meng Shaoyuan, and Mu Dekai died in the hands of Japanese spies.

Now, Xiang Shounong died generously again.

Of the old team, if you don’t count Tian Qi who later joined in Wuxi, only Yuan Zhonghe and Zhu Yanni are left.

When the Anti-Japanese War ends, how many of the so-called "Seven Tigers of Military Reunion" will be left?

No one can give the answer.

no one.

Meng Shaoyuan didn't even know if he would still be alive on that day.

Now, Yuan Zhonghe and Zhu Yanni don't know the news of Xiang Shounong's death in battle, but they see them. What should they say?

Yuan Zhonghe is in Baoshan, and Zhu Yanni is in Xinzhen.

You all, take care of yourself!

Meng Shaoyuan returned to the concession office with a gloomy face the whole time.

I couldn't even give Xiang Shounong a decent funeral.

die on the battlefield.

That's all.

A list was placed on Meng Shaoyuan's desk.

That was delivered by Mrs. Qiangwei, sent by Butler Qiu.

A list of all the major figures in the Ministry of Industry and Industry, including those who have resigned and those who have just taken office. What are their specific identities and what do they like?

Everything is written clearly.

Meng Shaoyuan was in a very bad mood.

Solratus?

Okay, now I can show you who owns Shanghai here.

"Lao Xiang, you are watching from the sky."

Meng Shaoyuan suddenly murmured to himself: "Take a closer look, young master, how I repaired these foreigners!"

He calmed down and said, "Wu Jingyi."

"Here, Director Meng." Wu Jingyi opened the door and walked in.

"Go to Nanjing immediately and find a man named Ren Yinghao and ask him to wash a piece of nail for you." Meng Shaoyuan quickly issued an order: "As soon as you get it, return to Shanghai immediately. Don't stay. Still.

Yes, let Ren Yinghao prepare to welcome the guests."

"clear."

"Then you leave as soon as possible, and you must be back by tomorrow at the latest." After sending Wu Jingyi away, Meng Shaoyuan picked up the phone on his desk: "Help me pick up the call from Qiangwei Mansion... Madam, hello, I am Meng Shaoyuan, I have something to trouble with again.

You helped."

…

Rose Mansion, 2 p.m.

"Sir Lucas, Lady Lucas."

Mrs. Rose Cai Xuefei smiled and welcomed Sir Lucas and his wife, the director of the Shanghai Public Settlement Bureau of Industry and Commerce: "I would like to introduce to you, this is my cousin, Charles Meng."

"Sir, madam, nice to see you."

Meng Shaoyuan said in fluent English.

Sir Lucas and his wife are old friends with Cai Xuefei. They know that Mrs. Rose received her education in the United States, so they are not surprised at all that her "family" can speak fluent English.

"Sir Lucas, Madam." After sitting down, Cai Xuefei asked someone to serve coffee: "I heard that you are about to leave office?"

"Yes, the handover procedures have been completed, and we will return to China next week." Sir Lucas said with some regret: "My wife and I have lived in China for eight years, and I feel that part of my body has

The country has become one, and it was very sad for my wife and I to leave.

Madam, this country is experiencing a terrible war, and it seems that it will expand further. Although those nasty Japanese monkeys are not so bold as to attack the public settlement, God knows what crazy things will happen in the future.

?So, I suggest you go to the United States or the United Kingdom."

"Thank you, I will consider it carefully." Cai Xuefei said with a smile: "Ah, Charles has always wanted to meet you, a real British knight, but it is a pity that it has been delayed until now. You are about to return to China. What a pity."

Sir Lucas shrugged.

Although it was only the first time he met Charles Meng, who was young and could speak fluent English, he still had a good impression of him.

"I yearn for England very much." Meng Shaoyuan said: "And I heard that Sir, you like Chinese antiques very much?"

"Yes, that's what fascinates me." Sir Lucas immediately said with great interest: "After I came to China eight years ago and came into contact with these fascinating antiques for the first time, my wife and I were fascinated.

I am completely fascinated. Over the years, I have bought a lot of good things, and there were five big boxes just packed and shipped back to the UK."

According to the information provided by Mrs. Rose, Sir and Mrs. Lucas are both enthusiastic fans of Chinese antiques. For this reason, they even traveled to Peking and Tianjin many times in eight years to search for antiques.

Moreover, they have become half experts in this circle.

They are Meng Shaoyuan's targets.

Meng Shaoyuan took out a box: "Sir, Madam, what do you think of this?"

Sir Lucas opened the box carefully, and when he saw the contents inside, he immediately blurted out:

"Nail wash!"

Meng Shaoyuan was so embarrassed.

This was the nail wash that Yin Rugeng gave to him in order to flatter him when he was in Tong County. At the time, he thought it was a bowl.

It seems that my knowledge of antiques is not as good as that of a foreigner.

"It's so beautiful, so beautiful." Sir Lucas was full of praise. He carefully raised the nail washer and looked at it carefully: "Judging from the pattern and texture, this is Jun porcelain from the Song Dynasty. It has a very high collection.

Value. The year before last, I saw an identical one in Peking. Unfortunately, it had already been ordered by someone. No matter how high the price I paid, the person refused to give up. I didn’t expect that I would see him again in Nanjing.

arrive."

His expression completely betrayed his love for this nail wash.

After watching for a long time, Sir Lucas handed over the nail washing to his lady. Sir Lady liked it even more than his husband.

"I like this nail washer so much." Sir Lucas said quickly: "Last time, I left Peking with regrets, but this time, I will never leave China with the same regrets. Charles

, please make a price, I am eager to get her."

"Mr. Sir, you know a lot about Chinese antiques, but you are a layman on how to do business." Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile: "You are so anxious to get it, which gives me an opportunity to offer a high price.

"

"No, no." Sir Lucas said repeatedly: "I don't want to hide my feelings. Just like I have never concealed my undying love for my wife."

Meng Shaoyuan carefully observed the other party's expression, and then his eyes fell on the left hand of the Jazz Lady: "If I were a businessman, I think I would offer a very high price and make a good profit from you.

It's a pity that I'm not. Besides, you are Mrs. Cai's friends, so I won't offer a high price. Let's exchange."

"Exchange? In exchange for what?"

"this."

Meng Shaoyuan pointed to Sir Lady's left hand.

"this?"

The lady was startled and raised her left hand.

On her middle finger, she wears a large sapphire ring.

"Yes, that's it."

Meng Shaoyuan said with a smile.

The lady felt a little embarrassed: "Charles, this ring was a gift from my husband on our 30th wedding anniversary. Although it is worth a lot of money, it cannot be compared with your nail polish. If you use it,

If you come to exchange, you will suffer a big loss."

"That's nothing." Meng Shaoyuan said lightly: "First of all, I am very grateful for your honesty. Then, this is a kind of friendly gesture. I hope that I can become your friend like Mrs. Cai."

"My God, Charles, you are so generous."

After a brief discussion, Sir Lucas and his wife took off the rings on their hands. At the same time, Sir Lady Lucas also took off a necklace around her neck as compensation for Meng Shaoyuan.

Meng Shaoyuan smiled and said: "Actually, nail washing is nothing. There are many good antiques in my home in Nanjing."

"Really?" Sir Lucas and his wife's eyes suddenly lit up.

The value of this nail wash was already very high, but judging from Meng Shaoyuan's behavior, he almost sold it half to them and gave it to them without caring at all.

This also strengthened their trust in Meng Shaoyuan.

"Yes." Meng Shaoyuan sighed: "It's a pity that you are going back to China next week, otherwise I can bring some from Nanjing to show you."

"No, no, no." Sir Lucas said repeatedly: "There is no need to bring it from Nanjing, we can go to Nanjing, yes, go now!"

"Ah, so urgent?" Meng Shaoyuan was startled.

"Yes." Lucas looked impatient: "Mrs. Cai, I would like to borrow your car and driver for two to three days at most, is that okay?"

"Of course, Sir."

"So, shall we leave now?" Lucas' mind had already flown to Nanjing.

Meng Shaoyuan hesitated: "I still have some very important things to do in Shanghai... Well, my butler in Nanjing, Mr. Ren Yinghao, will be responsible for receiving you, and will give you my collection of antiques to appreciate. As for

You can just discuss the price directly with Butler Ren. I will write you my home address and phone number."

"No problem." Sir Lucas said enthusiastically: "Mrs. Cai, please tell my colleagues that I will come back in two or three days. Ah, anyway, I have resigned and there is nothing else to do."

This is really the first time Meng Shaoyuan has seen such a mania for antiques.

He wrote the address and phone number of his home in Nanjing to Sir Lucas, and then found an opportunity to whisper to Mrs. Rose: "Tell your driver not to give them any chance to call or send a telegram.

After arriving in Nanjing, Ren Yinghao will find a way to keep an eye on them."

Mrs. Qiangwei nodded: "Shao Yuan, what exactly do you want to do?"

A hint of smile flashed from the corner of Meng Shaoyuan's mouth:
Chapter completed!