Espionage: I became sworn brothers with Zheng Yaoxian at the beginning, and became the Seventh Broth

Chapter 106 A Powerful Connection

The celebration banquet that evening was very lively, exceeding Ye Shaohong's expectations.

Besides his colleagues from the Special Operations Section, many people whom Ye Shaohong had never met or heard of before also attended the promotion celebration banquet.

There were instructors and teachers from the Central Military Academy, from the Ministry of National Defense of the Military Commission, and from the Examination Yuan and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

None of these people came empty-handed.

In addition to the gifts they were given, they each carried a newly printed copy of "Wolf and Dog," and showered Ye Shaohong with praise.

Finally, they also wanted Ye Shaohong to sign their names.

Ye Shaohong was also a little stunned. He never thought that he would be praised as a writer.

They came with good intentions, so Ye Shaohong couldn't be aloof. He not only fulfilled everyone's wishes and signed their names on the books, but also led Amen into the banquet.

Ye Shaohong initially only booked three banquet tables.

But seeing that things weren't going well, they hurriedly found the shopkeeper and, relying on the name of the secret service, spent a large sum of money to quickly add ten more tables of exquisite dishes.

Finally, all these unexpected guests were settled in.

Shortly afterward, Xu Baichuan and Zheng Yaoxian also arrived. They kept their promise and not only came alone, but also brought several close friends with them.

This made things even more lively.

Officials from the Ministry of Police, the Tax Bureau, the Ministry of Education, and smoking cessation centers... A small banquet, through the combined efforts of everyone, somehow turned into a meeting of government departments. Although none of the people who came could be considered high-ranking officials, they all held official positions.

This banquet effectively opened up countless connections for Ye Shaohong.

A large portion of it was raised by themselves.

Ye Shaohong was completely dumbfounded.

In fact, it wasn't just Ye Shaohong who was stunned; even Xu Baichuan and Zheng Yaoxian, when they entered the Yingbin Building with their friends and saw the hall full of guests, were also stunned.

"What...what's going on?"

"Shao Hong, when did you acquire such extensive connections in Jinling? How come I didn't even know?"

Zheng Yaoxian considered himself Ye Shaohong's mentor and believed he understood Ye Shaohong well. However, he never expected to see so many government officials at Ye Shaohong's promotion banquet. Among them were several whom he would have to treat with caution, even with his current status.

Zheng Yaoxian was like this, and Xu Baichuan was no exception, looking at Ye Shaohong with the same surprise and confusion.

As for their companions, after a brief moment of astonishment, they looked at Ye Shaohong with a newfound sense of caution.

"Well... I'm not really sure either."

"If I had to explain, I guess they would be considered my book fans."

Ye Shaohong thought about it and realized that this was probably the only explanation.

His words reached the ears of Xu Baichuan, Zheng Yaoxian, and the others, causing them to shudder simultaneously.

I've become increasingly interested in Ye Shaohong and his book, "Wolf and Dog."

"Perfect timing! I also brought 'Wolf and Dog' with me today. Brother Ye, don't forget to sign it for me later. Speaking of which, I'm a fan of yours!"

The person who spoke was named Zhou Yiqian, a good friend brought by Xu Baichuan. According to Xu Baichuan's introduction, he was currently working in the Ministry of Police as a deputy director of the Equipment Department, which was one of the most lucrative positions in the Ministry of Police.

At the same time, Xu Baichuan also secretly told Ye Shaohong something: this Director Zhou Yiqian was actually an employee of the Special Service Department.

It was the director who specially arranged for him to be placed in the Ministry of Police.

He was considered one of the Boss's confidants.

This is quite formidable. He is a high-ranking official in the Ministry of Police and a close confidant of Dai Yunong. The power he can mobilize far exceeds Ye Shaohong's imagination.

Faced with Zhou Yiqian's teasing, Ye Shaohong dared not be negligent.

"Brother Zhou's instructions are my duty, of course I will follow them. Is one copy enough? If not, I'll sign a few more. Perhaps you can take them back as gifts!"

"Haha, that would be wonderful, I wouldn't be so polite to refuse!"

The group chatted and laughed as they entered the Yingbin Building. They had just sat down in the private room and hadn't even had a chance to drink when a middle-aged soldier with the rank of major knocked on the door and came in.

"Excuse me, is that Captain Ye Shaohong?"

"I am, may I ask who you are?"

"Oh, I am Minister Chen Cheng's personal adjutant. Minister Chen heard that today is Captain Ye's promotion, so he specially ordered me to bring some congratulatory gifts to wish Captain Ye a bright future!"

Minister Chen?

Chen Cheng?

Ye Shaohong was stunned when he heard the major's self-introduction.

Xu Baichuan, Zheng Yaoxian, Zhou Yiqian, and the others were also dumbfounded. They were all mid-to-high-ranking officials in the Special Service Department, and of course they had all heard of Minister Chen Cheng's name. A graduate of the Baoding Military Academy, he worked for the Ministry of National Defense and was Chiang Kai-shek's most trusted confidant in the military. He commanded three of the eight German-equipped divisions that had now been reorganized, making him an absolute big shot in the entire Nationalist government's military.

Is Ye Shaohong still in contact with Minister Chen?

Judging from the major's attitude towards Ye Shaohong and the words he just said, Minister Chen seems to value Ye Shaohong highly.

This is really serious.

With Minister Chen protecting and supporting Ye Shaohong, Ye Shaohong's future prospects are undoubtedly limitless.

But the shock didn't end there.

Before Ye Shaohong could even thank the major, a middle-aged man carrying a briefcase knocked on the door and came in.

"Is the person who invited me Captain Ye Shaohong?"

"It's me. May I ask who you are?" "Excuse me, I'm the secretary of Dean Zhang of the Examination Yuan. Dean Zhang read the book written by Captain Ye and greatly admired you. He also heard that today is your promotion, so he specially asked me to bring his calligraphy to present to Captain Ye."

As soon as he finished speaking, the secretary of the Dean of the Examination Yuan took a scroll from his attendant and respectfully handed it to Ye Shaohong.

"Director Zhang of the Examination Yuan?"

"Such kindness is undeserved for Shao Hong. I hope you will convey my sincere gratitude to Dean Zhang on my behalf!"

After receiving the scroll, Ye Shaohong quickly looked at the major officer, first sincerely apologizing and then inviting him to join him at the table, but the man refused.

Left with no other choice, Ye Shaohong picked up his wine glass and toasted three times in a row.

Finally, the major left satisfied.

Meanwhile, Xu Baichuan, Zheng Yaoxian, Zhou Yiqian, and the others at the table were already dumbfounded.

Who is the Director of the Examination Yuan, Zhang? He is the absolute head of one of the five branches of government established by Sun Yat-sen, the founding father of the Republic of China, and one of the five highest branches of government in the Nationalist government.

He also has another identity: Chiang Kai-shek's chief of staff.

Ye Shaohong did something quietly and without fanfare; the books he wrote and the connections he built for himself have reached the heavens...