Back to the Republic of China to open a department store

In May, Luo Xiazhi returned to Shanghai from Nanjing.

The southern branch of Haiwang Chemical Factory finally chose the Xiejiadian area in Jiangbei, Nanjing.It is said that this place was the place where Xiang Yu, the overlord of Western Chu, dropped his armor, and Xiang Yu fled into Wujiang here.

Nanjing has convenient water transportation, and land transportation is also as convenient as railways.For the preparation of the factory this time, all new machines were imported from abroad, and after the ship entered the Yangtze River, it was disassembled on the spot in Xijiadian.

In order to build a factory, Fan Dongli and Luo Xiazhi even spent huge sums of money to build a Xijiadian wharf on the riverside, and introduced [-]-ton crane equipment to turn this tidal flat into a leading industrial wharf in China.

Last year's spring plowing, the "Neptune Fertilizer" vigorously promoted by Rorschach, was quickly spread in the Jiangnan countryside around Shanghai, and received amazing results. The high grain yield brought about stable prices and commercial prosperity.

At least last winter, there were fewer beggars coming to Shanghai to beg than in previous years.

In order to prepare for this year's spring plowing, the chemical fertilizer distribution center located in the Pudong suburb of Shanghai has been operating at full capacity since the end of last year.

The chemical fertilizers shipped from Tianjin Port are basically snapped up by farmers as soon as they get off the wharf.Relying on only one factory, it is really too reluctant to supply fertilizers nationwide. Only after the construction of this branch factory in the south is completed, can the production pressure be effectively relieved.

Even the newly established "Ministry of Agriculture" in Nanjing praised their fertilizer factory, and specially approved part of the money from Nanjing as a reward.

Of course, after this film has been exploited layer by layer, the remaining funds are estimated to be less than Rorschach's monthly expenses for "sending plays to the countryside" for acting activities.

But what they want is the "honor" of this "reward".

It is really difficult for Chinese people to do business without some official recognition.

Luo Xiazhi not only "sent the opera to the countryside", but also brought along the "Shimai Department Store Rural Marketing Department" when the troupe of tricks went to the countryside.

These rural places are "Shanghai" in terms of geographic jurisdiction, but many people have never been to Shanghai in their entire lives, let alone the Shimai department store on the main road.

So Luo Xiazhi took advantage of the rural fairs to set up a stage and sing big plays, and at the same time packed the things that had been hoarded in the warehouse that could not be sold for many years and went to the countryside to hold "sales".

These Shanghainese are really picky about shopping, they don't wear out-of-season styles, and don't eat out-of-season items.No matter how good the business of Mai Department Store is at this time, there are still many unsalable goods in the warehouse.

It just so happens that the styles from three to five years ago are still "new" for the countryside, so let's send them to the countryside to shine.

"Oh, the skirt worn by this 'Shanghai woman' is so short that it can't even cover her knees."

"The lipstick of 'Shanghai Woman' is too red, it looks like she ate a dead child..."

In the shed of the "Sale Sale", women from the suburbs went shopping hand in hand after listening to the play.

Half a day later, they were happily carrying the gifts from the sale, or carrying the big characters of "Neptune Fertilizer", or the cloth bag with the logo of "Shimai Department Store" printed on them, and holding the cigarette brands and Beauty calendar, happy to return home.

"Ah Shui Niang, father A Shui comes back from Shandong tomorrow, you put on the clothes worn by the big beauty on the calendar, put on lipstick, and show A Shui Daddy. I promise you will give birth to a big fat boy next year!"

"Oh, why are you so shameless!"

"I don't know if the shed of Shimai Department Store will come next week. I still want to listen to their play again! "The White Lady's Rain Boots Stepping Down the Jinshan Temple" is only [-]% off today, and there will be [-]% off later. .”

"Next week they are going to sing in Jiwang Village next door. I have a little sister who married there. We set off the day before, stayed at her house, and went to the theater early the next morning without any delay. "

"Okay, okay. I'm going to see what's available. I heard that their 'sales' are different every week. I'll see what's new."

"I heard that there will be a new movie showing in the town in a few days. It is also "Meng Qiuxiang Three Beats Tang Bohu" produced by the Luo family. Let's watch it together then!"

"Okay, okay!"

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At the end of May, Tsubaki Yingzi finally returned to China.

But when she came back, she was no longer just the "Tsubaki Sakurako" of "Sakura Department Store" or "Dachun Trading Company", but also the wife of the Consul General of the Shanghai Consular District of the British Embassy in China and Countess Lawrence.

The newly transferred Consul General from Tokyo, Japan, is proud of his horseshoe disease.After the Nanjing embassy received the dispatch order, they came to the "Magic City" written by Japanese writers non-stop. The prosperity is far better than that of Tokyo, which is currently in economic depression. It is called "the largest metropolis in the Far East" - Shanghai. .

After receiving the ball invitation letter from the consulate, Luo Xiazhi was amazed, "Tsubaki Yingzi is fine, she has only been back for a few months, and she has become a countess. Now she belongs to the family members of diplomats and enjoys diplomatic immunity... "

"People say, 'Scholars should be treated with admiration for three days', but Tsubaki Yingzi is more than admirable. It is a transformation across classes."

It's rare that Gu Hanlin, who always wears a long gown, also wore a grand western-style dress today—even though he borrowed it from Luo Yunze.While arranging his bow tie in front of the mirror, he looked at the excited Luo Xiazhi from the floor-to-ceiling mirror.

He was invited as the director of the Shanghai Education Bureau.

"You don't even know, let me help you."

Luo Xiazhi saw that he couldn't tie a beautiful bow tie after a long time, so he couldn't stand it anymore, so he leaned against his back and adjusted the size of the bow tie for him.

He opened the turn drawer again, and lowered his head to pick out watches and cufflinks.

The eldest brother's clothes are too old-fashioned, and his accessories are all the latest trends, but you have to pick and choose carefully to see what suits you.

"It is said that the title of the Earl of Lawrence is real. He is a serious relative of the Queen of England. It is different from those titles bought with money. Is it true?"

Luo Xiazhi was also very curious about this kind of royal gossip, and asked curiously while buttoning the sapphire cuffs for Gu Hanlin.

"The real royal family will marry Japanese commoners?"

Gu Hanlin chuckled, "Lawrence got this title from his late wife, who inherited the title from her ex-husband. This Lawrence was originally a wealthy businessman in London, and he suffered from not having a title. Unable to enter the London social scene. Coincidentally, I met a widow who had just been widowed and had the title of Countess..."

"Tsk tsk, is the noble circle so chaotic..."

The knowledge of the European royal family is limited to Princess Diana of the United Kingdom and her two sons. After listening to Gu Hanlin's talk about how to buy and sell titles, Luo Xiazhi said that he was really stupid and naive before.

It turns out that like the Eight Banners in the late Qing Dynasty, the European nobles have also had a difficult time during this period.

The aristocrats have noble blood and titles, but there are many people who can't afford to eat poorly. However, their aristocratic status prevents them from going out to work.

On the other hand, the wave of the industrial revolution brought a group of rich people who longed for the social status of the nobility and the tickets to enter the upper class.

So the two sides hit it off, and "newmoney" entered the ranks of nobles through marriage.The nobles also had money and could maintain a decent life.

The Earl of Lawrence was a "newmoney" who became a "nobility" by marrying a noble widow.

"Then Tsubaki Sakurako is now considered a countess... This woman is incredible. From then on, she and Hiroshi Nogi are both nobles in terms of rank. No, she is a Western nobleman, maybe even more noble than Hiroshi Nogi. It's the first class!"

Rorschach said with emotion.

"Otherwise, why do you think she got married in such a short period of time? The tabloids in Tokyo said that it was this Yamato woman 'with her fiery love' and 'Yamato Nadeko's gentleness' that quickly moved this woman." A widow is only a half-year widower."

Gu Hanlin awkwardly looked at his new image in the mirror.Wearing a tuxedo and a bow tie, he looked serious, more solemn than when he went to Nanjing to receive orders.

Forget it, he is still suitable to wear a long gown, which is appropriate, obedient, and conceals all sharp edges.

"Once this woman is serious, it will be like a man blocking a murder, a Buddha blocking a Buddha. I think Tsubaki Yingko's move is to resist her father's control over her, and once again consolidate her absolute position in the Japanese Chamber of Commerce in China—— —Who would challenge a consul's wife?"

Gu Hanlin turned around and picked up the black top hat and put it on his head.

Maybe one day, the owner of Dachun Trading Company will change.

Luo Xiazhi thought to himself.

The invitation said, "Please bring your female relatives to this dance."It's a pity that Luo Xiazhi doesn't have any "female family members" to bring with him, so he can only bring the well-known movie star Miss Zou Xuan'er to the appointment.

As for Gu Hanlin who also had no female relatives, Luo Xiazhi generously lent him his secretary Shu Wenfei.

The two got on the bus together from the Summer Palace and went to Binjiang Apartment to pick up the two ladies for their appointment.

The banquet celebrating the arrival of the new consul and his wife was held in the banquet hall of Chinachem Hotel.Almost all the prominent figures in Shanghai Bund were present.

As soon as Luo Xiazhi got out of the car with Zou Xuan'er, who was wearing a golden fringed evening dress and the same turban, a dozen cameras surrounded them and took snaps.

The two, who had long been accustomed to this routine, showed social smiles and posed for the camera several times in a row before they calmly walked into the gate of Huamao Hotel.

Shu Wenfei, who was wearing a high-necked cheongsam and carrying a small square bag, also walked in straight in, holding Gu Hanlin's arm.

"Director Gu, why didn't a reporter come to take pictures with you? So that I can get a chance to be featured in the newspaper."

"Shooting me - why? Do you know the number of places for government-funded students to go abroad next year?"

Gu Hanlin and Shu Wenfei looked at each other and smiled.

Amidst the sound of brisk music, men and women holding champagne walked alternately in the living room.Luo Xiazhi has long been familiar with this kind of scene, and got a lot of useful information in a short while.

"It's interesting now."

While drinking champagne, he walked back to Gu Hanlin who was silently standing beside the Roman column, "I heard that Tsubakizaemon is dying..."

"What do you mean by no more?"

Gu Hanlin frowned.

"Do you still remember how my father died..."

Luo Xiazhi smiled coldly, "Tsubakizaemon has been in a hospital in Tokyo for several months because of a heart attack."

"You mean...to poison? Tsubaki Yingzi poisoned his father, just like Luo Minmin did to your father?"

"Luo Minmin was instructed by my second brother to poison my father's diet for a long time. Chun Yingzi may be the mastermind of this scheme."

Rorschach frowned slightly.

The small door of the VIP room opened slowly.Amidst the cheers and applause of the crowd, Earl Lawrence, with deep eyes and high nose, a bearded face, wearing a ribbon and a medal, took his newly married wife's arm in a gentlemanly manner, enthusiastically waving his right hand, and slowly walked towards the banquet hall Central came.

"Back then she could make Luo Minmin kill my father, now she can kill her own father. This ambitious woman is absolutely not willing to be controlled by others forever, no matter who this person is. Whether it is a father or a husband..."

"Yeah, she used every marriage as a springboard. She confirmed her status as the sole heir of the 'Dachun Trading Company'."

Japan is also a country that favors boys over girls. It is really not easy for Tsubaki Yingko to get to this point.

Under the crystal lamp, Tsubaki Sakura, who was dressed in a gorgeous kimono and a blue ribbon representing the status of British nobility, showed a reserved yet arrogant smile, waving at everyone.

Those Japanese businessmen who used to be on an equal footing with her, and the senior officials who once looked down upon her, generously sent warm praise and a steady stream of flattering words.

"If she wasn't a Japanese woman, if she didn't kill my father, I would almost applaud her."

Luo Xiazhi said with a complicated mood.

"The little man succeeds..."

A voice came from behind the two, Gu and Xia turned their heads together, and the person standing behind them was Hiroshi Nogi who hadn't seen each other for a long time.

But compared to before he left Shanghai, he looked much thinner.The iconic tuft of mustache under the nose was also shaved off.

I don't know what happened to him during this time in Tokyo. He looked haggard and slightly nervous, and his madness became more obvious.

When did this guy return to Shanghai?

Seeing the surprised expressions of the two of them, Hiroshi Nogi smiled rather smugly, "As soon as I got back to Shanghai, I saw the two of you, which is probably the only harvest tonight."

He sized up Gu and Xia with his naked eyes, sighed and said, "Tokyo is too boring, as expected, only in the social arena of the 'Magic City' can you see the top beauties."

After finishing speaking, he raised his head, gave Chun Yingzi and his wife who were surrounded by everyone a hard look, and said in a mocking tone, "It is this unscrupulous and dark world that allows trash to get the favor of the nobles." Glory. A nouveau riche who wears women's skirts, a bitch who got his title of nobility from a man. Ridiculous, isn't it?"

These words sounded like "gimmick" to Luo Xiazhi's ears.

But looking at Nogi Hiroshi's resentful and contemptuous eyes, it seems that he really looks down on these people who buy noble titles and official positions with money.

The next day, the newspapers in Shanghai published the grand occasion of yesterday's dance.

A Japanese consul's wife came out, and the Japanese businessmen in Shanghai who had been sluggish some time ago suddenly regained their spirits.The business of Sakura Department Store became more and more prosperous, and there were many European customers who came specially for fear of her flattery.

Although Hiroshi Nogi returned to Shanghai, he was no longer a member of the Shanghai Academy of Sciences, but attended various occasions as the chairman of the Japanese Overseas Chinese Committee and the Japanese Chamber of Commerce.

It is said that wherever he goes, as long as he meets Chun Yingzi, the two will fight each other.

Soon, something even more exciting happened.

On a certain summer afternoon, a young man rushed into the office building of the Japanese Chamber of Commerce, dragged Nogi Hiroshi out, and stabbed the dandy a few times with the bayonet he carried. hole.

However, Hirofuku Nogi was so desperate that he was sent to the hospital for rescue for a day and a night, but he came back to life. It is said that he will be fine after a month of recuperation.It is simply a firm practitioner of the phrase "the scourge will last for a thousand years".

Because this incident took place in Hongkou District, which is actually controlled by the Japanese, and the assailant was a Japanese, it immediately became the headline news.

"Do you know who assassinated Nogi Hiroshi?"

Luo Xiazhi shook the newspaper and said gloatingly.

"Who?"

"Our old friend—Mr. Miyamoto Toshiya!"

Luo Xiazhi pointed to the photo in the newspaper. It was indeed the one who caused trouble at Yu Meihui's press conference for her retirement. The president of "Yu Meihui & Zou Xuaner Shuangshu Fan Club Tokyo Branch" was also the vice president of New Era Films Co., Ltd. President Toshiya Miyamoto.

"Is... is he crazy? Why did he kill Hiroshi Nogi?"

Gu Hanlin asked in disbelief, "Although New Era Films is owned by Dachun Trading Co., Tsubaki Yingzi wouldn't use this kind of means to retaliate, right?"

"It's nothing to do with Tsubaki Sakurako, it's this Miyamoto Toshika—he doesn't know where he got the news from. Yu Meihui once went to Nogi Hiroshi's private room at the Bakoku Hotel...and after that, she announced her retirement .”

"You mean to say?"

Gu Hanlin had an "eye-opening" expression on his face, "He did all this because of Yu Meihui!! This misunderstanding is too big."

This Miyamoto didn't know that Yu Meihui had long wanted to retire, and he thought it was because she had been hit by Nogi Hiroshi that she made the decision to retire.

Well, I've seen a lot of fanatical movie fans, it's unbelievable to be so fanatical!

"Yes, I've been waiting for this bastard for a long time since I came back from Tokyo. Actually, I wanted to do this last year!"

In the Japanese patrol room in Hongkou District, although he is in jail, but the treatment is obviously very good, and Miyamoto Toshi, who seems to be in good spirits, patted the table and said.

"A friend of mine told me that just a few days before Ms. Yu announced her retirement, she had been to Nogi Hiroshi's room."

Facing Luo Xiazhi and Li Ye who came to visit the prison, the young man said with righteous indignation, "He told me that there was an unbearable noise in the room that day. Afterwards, the staff in charge of cleaning also admitted that inside... …there was a lot of blood in it…”

Hmm... Actually, that should be Hiroshi Nogi's blood.

Luo Xiazhi lowered his head, a little guilty.

But Hiroshi Nogi's subordinates quickly blocked the news, so outsiders didn't know what happened in the room that day.

"This Hiroshi Nogi, when he was in Japan, was famous for being a devil who likes to play tricks on people."

Miyamoto Jun stretched out his hand, covered his face, and said in tears, "It would be great if I found out about his plan for Miss Yu earlier. I can protect her, and she won't quit the film industry either. It's me, it's all my fault..."

"My Liang Shanbo, my Feng Suzhen... have been defiled by Hiroshi Nagi just like that, woo woo woo..."

Jun Miyamoto was already holding his head in his hands in pain, his shoulders kept shaking, showing how sad he was.

"That...Mr. Miyamoto, I didn't expect you to be so infatuated with our Miss Yu. I was too rough with you before, and I am really very sorry."

Luo Xiazhi half-truthfully said, "Is there anything I can do to help? I mean, if you assassinate Hiroshi Nogi, will you be sued for it? Do you need me to hire a lawyer or something?"

"Really?"

Miyamoto Jun had put down his hands, showing his clear face with tears, "Can I make a request? Only you, Mr. Luo, can help you with this favor?"

"Could it be..."

Rorschach is feeling a little out of sorts.

"I really want to see Miss Yu Meihui and Miss Zou Xuaner!"

Miyamoto Jun has already grabbed Luo Xiazhi's hand, his eyes are shining, "Really, as long as I can see them appearing in front of me together, I will be satisfied. Please, Mr. Luo, please do me this favor." .”

Good guy!

This young man chased himself into the patrol room in order to chase stars.When he entered the patrol room, he was still thinking about chasing stars.It is simply the dedication of "the head can be broken and the blood can flow"!

I have long heard that it is terrible for Japanese otaku to chase after female stars. I did not expect that the skills of Japanese otaku 100 years ago were not inferior to those of later generations.

"It's not difficult... Find a weekend, when Yu Meihui is not in class, and I will bring her and Zou Xuan'er to visit you again."

Speaking of which, this person was imprisoned for Yu Meihui's sake. Although he was a little weird, he was still a "good guy".

Luo Xiazhi plans to treat him as a "brain fan" from now on.

"Really? Thank you so much!"

Regardless of the fact that he was wearing handcuffs, Miyamoto stood up from his seat with a "swish" and bowed ninety degrees to Luo Xiazhi.

"But you don't need to come to the patrol room. They are such pure and holy angels. How can they come to such a filthy place? I will be released from prison tomorrow, so please come to my villa! I will definitely let the servants Be fully prepared, what the two ladies like to eat and what kind of flowers they like, I have already inquired clearly during the fan meeting, and I will definitely let the two ladies return home with a lot of fun!"

As he spoke, he made random gestures with his hands with glowing eyes, as if he had already seen the beautiful scene of Shuangshu appearing in his home.

"Can I be released from prison tomorrow? Is there no need for another trial? Is he released on bail?"

When Luo Xiazhi heard this, he was slightly taken aback.

I don't know what the origin of this Miyamoto family is, offending a nobleman like Hiroshi Nogi, they were able to get this kid out so quickly, which shows that the family also has some background.

Rorschach thought to himself.

"My uncle handed over a note to the police, they dare not do anything to me."

Miyamoto Jun was already a little shy, but said in a somewhat complacent tone, "If I didn't know that Mr. Luo is coming to visit me in the patrol room today, I would be released from prison today."

Well, it turns out that I delayed your release from prison!

"I don't know, who is your 'cousin uncle'?"

Rorschach asked cautiously.

I think so, this kid looks like a second-generation ancestor at a glance, and he became the vice president of the New Era Films Club at a young age. How could he have no way out at home.

"It's the newly appointed Consul of the British Consulate in Shanghai."

Miyamoto Jun already opened his mouth and smiled.

Not to mention, he looks pretty good, and he really looks good when he smiles.

"My uncle is Earl Lawrence. My aunt is Tsubaki Sakura from Sakura Department Store."

"Ah...Speaking of which, Aunt Chun Yingzi used to be your sister-in-law, Mr. Luo!"

"Master Luo! So we used to be relatives! Why did I ignore it before!"

One knife after another.

In just one minute, Jun Miyamoto stabbed Rorschach three times with a smile.

"So... everyone is 'relative'!"

Toshi Miyamoto said in the final "final word".

作者有话要说：谁跟你们是亲戚！——by要疯掉的罗小三感谢在2020-11-2923:27:10~2020-11-3022:26:31期间为我投出霸王票或灌溉营养液的小天使哦~

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