Espionage: You're tasked with spying, but you'll blow up the Special Higher Police?

Seeing that Zhou Hongyi had resolved the matter of Boss Wang with just a few words, without even lifting a finger, Chen Gong and the others were both curious and impressed by Zhou Hongyi's competence and efficiency.

However, they didn't know that Young Master Zhou was currently feeling dizzy and unsteady on his feet. The side effects of the [Eye of Insight] made his eyelids droop, and all he wanted to do was get a good night's sleep, but there was still a merchant they needed to deal with.

However, Zhou Hongyi could easily handle this last merchant without the Eye of Insight, which is why he placed him at the end of the trip.

When they arrived at the Great World Teahouse, the last boss Zhou Hongyi wanted to meet was none other than his old acquaintance, Boss Gu Tianbo, with whom he had just dined.

"Brother, it's you! Please come in, please come in. The food is ready. I thought you should be here by now. Let the brothers sit down and eat and drink their fill before we talk business."

Zhou Hongyi chuckled and shook hands with Gu Tianbo, then led Chen Gong and the others to the private room.

The round table in the private room was now laden with a balanced meal of meat and vegetables. Everyone took their seats, and Gu Tianbo accompanied Zhou Hongyi into a side suite.

"Brother, are you here to act as an intermediary for the Sakura Trading Company?"

Zhou Hongyi wanted to show that he treated Gu Tianbo differently from others, so he smiled sheepishly and said, "What kind of lobbyist am I? I'm just a henchman. I just didn't expect that Brother Gu would be one of the first partners that I've chosen. Of course, we're all on the same side, so I'll be frank. The conditions offered by the Japanese this time are quite good. First, it's to attract you and gain a foothold by leveraging the influence of local businessmen; second, it's also to quickly create a harmonious and prosperous situation, stabilize the local people, and wage a public opinion battle against the Kuomintang and the Red Party that are secretly promoting themselves."

Gu Tianbo nodded and said, "I saw that too. Do you know why I didn't agree right away?"

Zhou Hongyi smiled, straightened up slightly, clasped his hands in a fist and bowed to Gu Tianbo, saying, "Of course, it's Brother Gu who gave me this opportunity to show my face and stand out. I am extremely grateful. Don't worry, Brother Gu, the Japanese are still outsiders. Although investing in the Sakura Chamber of Commerce will have some impact on our reputation, I believe that Brother Gu is not such a short-sighted person who only cares about his own fame and fortune and doesn't care about the lives of the people. He must be able to see that joining the Sakura Chamber of Commerce on the surface, but actually taking advantage of the Japanese, will bring greater profits and effects."

Gu Tianbo laughed heartily, "Zhongliang understands me best! That's right, I won't mince words with you. This contract is far more profitable for me than not signing it, and it will also make things much easier. By joining the Sakura Chamber of Commerce, I can use their trade routes and avoid the risk of being investigated. Therefore, it couldn't be easier to smuggle some goods. I would normally be begging for such a good opportunity, but now the Japanese are offering it to me. How could I refuse?"

"So, Brother Gu has really helped me a lot this time. Don't worry, Brother Gu, once you join, I will inform you immediately if the Japanese have any inside information about their businesses. Let's work together and make a good profit from them."

Gu Tianbo grabbed Zhou Hongyi's hand and said, "Alright, Brother Zhou, you said it yourself, I'll remember it. Don't forget me when this good thing happens. I remember your daughter Elizabeth is still waiting to win the championship."

Gu Tianbo made another joke, and the two of them burst into laughter, leaving Chen Gong and the others eating nearby looking at each other in bewilderment.

That's it? Zhou Hongyi brought them out and took care of these three merchants in no time? Except for the first one, whom he tampered with a bit, they didn't even have to say a word to the latter two. Working for this Young Master Zhou is really easy.

After the group had eaten and drunk their fill, they left the teahouse accompanied by Gu Tianbo, picking their teeth and burping as they returned to the Chamber of Commerce.

Hasegawa and the others were waiting for news from Zhou Hongyi. They also knew that once Sasuke arrived, he beat Boss Wan and his employees to the ground in front of everyone. The scene was horrific, with screams filling the air and even blocking traffic.

However, Zhou Hongyi quickly subdued Boss Wang with just a few words, without even using his fists. This time, he didn't even lift a finger, but simply knocked over a rack used for drying herbs.

The last one, Boss Gu Tianbo, was even more bizarre. The two of them ate and drank together and settled the matter without any fanfare.

The three businessmen used three different methods and approaches, but all three achieved perfect results. This once again changed Hasegawa's opinion of Sasuke, leading him to decide to entrust him with important responsibilities again. How could such a talented person be merely a director and henchman? He needed to shoulder more responsibility.

"Hehehe, Sasuke-kun, you're truly amazing! I'd only ever heard Colonel Shimazu say you were both scholarly and martial, but today I've truly experienced what that means. I personally went out of my way and humbly invited three merchants, but to no avail. Yet, Sasuke-kun got them all here in just half a day to sign the contracts, and their attitudes have completely changed. Look at this, everyone! This is what a truly capable person looks like!"

Hasegawa was beaming with joy, and he even made sure to praise Zhou Hongyi's worth in front of the other directors.

Zhou Hongyi waved his hand, looking humble, and said, "President, you flatter me. As a core member of the Chamber of Commerce preparatory group, it is my duty to share your burdens. To put it bluntly, this is all part of my job. Now that those three bosses have agreed to join our Sakura Chamber of Commerce Alliance and signed contracts, shouldn't we offer them some incentives and benefits to reassure those merchants who are still observing? Let them know that cooperating with the Imperial Army can be profitable and safe."

Hasegawa nodded in agreement, saying, "Sasuke-kun is right. I've already drafted the relevant contract. This time, by having their caravan transport a batch of goods for us, they can take 20% of the profits from this transaction."

"Understood, President. I believe that after they receive this news, they will be grateful for your generosity and will serve the Imperial Army even more diligently in the future."

Zhou Hongyi had just joined the preparatory team, and his first task was a resounding success, greatly satisfying Hasegawa.

In addition to his shrewd and sophisticated manner and his generous spending, everyone in the Sakura Trading Company, from President Hasegawa to ordinary staff members, held Sarutobi Sasuke in high esteem.

Of course, this excludes that traitorous manager. Zhou Hongyi genuinely disliked him and never treated him kindly, while the man, though outwardly obsequious, was actually harboring malicious intentions.