The Bravest

Chapter 250 Goodbye Smith

Lin Jie and Michiko entered the Pudong concentration camp and started negotiations with the guard captain Kameda. Kameda was afraid that the benefits given by Lin Jie were only one-time, so he couldn't wait to remind Lin Jie that this was a long-term mission.

"Captain Kameda, rest assured. I am the contact person designated by the higher-ups. I have to come here every week. This hard work fee is for the first month, and there will definitely be more in the future. How much depends mainly on the results, so there is a requirement to contact the outside world. Otherwise, people will not believe that we have done what they are asked to do. Don't you think this makes sense?"

Lin Jie made it very clear that the money would definitely come in due course, but once the money was paid, the job had to be done and he could not take the benefits and then withhold the materials provided by Lin Jie.

"Don't worry, Director Lin. As long as the activity funds are kept up, I will be able to appease the people below. I can guarantee that every grain of rice you provide will not be wasted." When the matter was laid out, the two of them spoke very frankly. As long as Lin Jie provided stable benefits, Kameda would guarantee to do as Lin Jie asked.

"Okay, Captain Kameda is straightforward. I have an idea. I want to do a better job and then slowly increase the number of people in need. Anyway, it doesn't matter if you release one sheep or two sheep, but the labor fee of two sheep will definitely be more than that of one sheep. What do you think, Captain Kameda?"

"Haha, Chief Lin, you should go into business. Being a policeman is such a waste of your talent. But I agree with you. Whether we can release a few sheep depends on Chief Lin's connections."

After the general framework of the matter is discussed, it is time to brag and chat. This can enhance the friendship between the two parties and lay the foundation for long-term cooperation. Otherwise, once the matter is discussed, work will begin. There will be no human touch. Will we have to negotiate seriously again next time? There is no need for this.

The business exchanging of compliments lasted for more than half an hour, and even Michiko, who was usually very serious in front of outsiders, was able to say a few words.

Captain Kameda became Kameda-kun, Director Hayashi became Hayashi-san, and Section Chief Michiko became Miss Michiko. These changes in titles are enough to explain the change in the relationship between the two parties.

"Ahem, Kameda-kun, in addition to communication and contact today, I also need to meet someone. This person is designated by the higher-ups, and the business will be carried out around him. After all, he knows better than us who has the ability to fight for better treatment for himself."

Seeing that the relationship was almost established, Lin Jie turned the topic back to business.

"No problem, as long as that person is still alive, I will arrange a meeting. Does Mr. Lin have this person's information?" Kameda didn't know who Lin Jie was looking for, and he didn't dare to guarantee whether the person was still alive.

Although the Japanese concentration camps did not carry out large-scale massacres like the German concentration camps, many people died from beatings, abuse, forced labor, hunger and disease.

"I have brought the information. Mr. Kameda, can you help me find out if this person is still alive?" Lin Jie handed the information of Smith, the manager of Citibank in the United States, to Kameda.

Lin Jie had done some research in advance and knew that Smith, whom he was looking for, was imprisoned here, but he was not sure whether Smith was dead or not.

Kameda took the information Lin Jie handed over, took a look at the photo and smiled: "Mr. Lin, I know this American. He was very arrogant when he first came in. I used some tricks on him and he became obedient."

"Hahaha, that's how white people are. But Kameda-kun might as well be nicer to him in the future. He's our big money sponsor."

"Haha, Mr. Lin is right. The sponsor is certainly entitled to a better life. I'll have someone arrange for Mr. Lin to have a good talk with our sponsor. By the way, do you need me to arrange for an interpreter?"

"No, our sponsor can speak Chinese."

"Oh, haha, this is interesting. Is this Mr. Smith very good at pretending? He actually has been communicating with the outside world in English. Interesting." Kameda found out that he was fooled and his face looked unhappy.

"Don't be angry, Kameda-kun. This is the sponsor, a big sponsor."

"Haha, that's right. Big moneybags have this privilege."

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"Smith, come here." A Japanese guard who could speak English found the American who was working.

Smith walked up to the guard trembling with fear, thinking he had made a mistake, or that the bored guard was going to beat someone up for fun. The other prisoners watched with concern, but did not dare to take any action.

"What can I do for you?" Smith asked in a calm voice.

"Someone is here to visit, come with me!" The guard's words made Smith's eyes light up with hope, but it was extinguished only for a moment.

The Japanese allowed him to visit, maybe to interrogate him about the whereabouts of the bank funds. It has been two years, and the Japanese have not given up. Smith followed the guards forward, thinking about how to deal with it.

Smith was taken to a small room with a set of shabby little sofas. It was obviously prepared temporarily. Smith was relieved when he found that it didn't look like an interrogation room.

"Hahaha, Mr. Smith, we meet again. How are you?" Just when Smith was feeling doubtful, Lin Jie pushed open the door and walked in, smiling and greeting the dazed Smith.

"You... Chief Lin?" Smith was not sure if the man in police uniform was the No. 76 Intelligence Chief who had extorted a lot of money from him. Of course, it couldn't be said to be extortion, as Lin Jie had done things for him before.

"It seems that Mr. Smith still remembers me, but I have been transferred to another job and now work in the police station. You can call me Chief Lin, but I prefer you to call me Mr. Lin. After all, in addition to my official job, I also run a small business."

The last half of Lin Jie's sentence was the key point. Smith understood immediately that Lin Jie was not looking for him for business. His mood immediately improved a lot, and he even had some expectations: "Mr. Lin, I want to ask what you want to see me for?"

"Come, Mr. Smith, let's sit down and talk." Lin Jie invited him to sit down and poured Smith a cup of boiled water.

"Mr. Smith, I'm here to do business." Lin Jie's words made Smith's eyes light up. He had dealt with this Chinese man several times before. He was greedy for money, but he was trustworthy.

"Oh, Mr. Lin, since you have come here, you should be aware of my current situation. I can't think of any business we can do between us."

The only thing Smith can trade now is the last huge sum of money he handled, but he would never dare to tell it out loud. Once he tells it out, his family members far away in the United States will be in danger of their lives.

While Lin Jie's arrival gave Smith hope, he also suspected that Lin Jie was sent by the Japanese to set a trap for him.

"Oh... Mr. Smith, you Western Caesars can even trade souls. We in the East also have a saying that money makes the world go round. Mr. Smith, if you need anything, I can help you achieve it. This is business."

"But I don't have any money, so Mr. Lin, just say what you want to say. There's no need to beat around the bush." ​​After hearing the first half of Lin Jie's sentence, Smith concluded that Lin Jie was a lobbyist sent by the Japanese.

Although he believed that no one knew that the huge amount of money was related to him, it was possible that Japan had some clues from other channels, so two years later they sent a Chinese person to talk to him, perhaps with the aim of reducing his resistance.

"It seems that Mr. Smith will not believe me unless I explain things clearly. To show my sincerity, I will reveal some outside information. In Europe, the Allied forces have begun a counterattack."

Lin Jie said one sentence and then stopped. He was also afraid that there might be Japanese listening devices inside. So he could just say one sentence casually, but he absolutely could not say more.

"What? Did we win?" Smith stood up excitedly.

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