In the private room, everyone was saying hello, and it was very lively. Apart from Lin Hai, who is the most popular here, Lin Xiaohe is undoubtedly the cutest. He is elegant and elegant, with a height of 1.67 meters and a somewhat thin figure. As his name suggests, he is as good as before.

The budding lotus flowers stand gracefully and gracefully.

Seeing the happy atmosphere of the family, Yang An seemed to be infected. He followed Xiao He and said hello and talked. Although he was not as grand as Xiao He, his face also had some warmth, which made people feel no longer the same as before.

He has a cold, dull and tasteless white face of a scholar.

Uncle Fu had already noticed this. After sitting down, he reflected on Yang An's changes in the past two days. He felt very happy and satisfied. He thought that everyone would be satisfied with this arrangement after returning. Maybe after this trip to Shanghai, the Lin family would finally be able to keep warm.

This cold stone allowed him to truly return to this family. Uncle Fu thought of the eleven-year-old Yang An who came to the Lin family with his mother. He was so stimulated by his father's death that he was as cold as a little mute and had always been taciturn. However, the little boy

But the guy is still obedient, can learn everything calmly, endures hardships, and picks up quickly. Even Mrs. Zhou, who comes from a scholarly family, has greatly appreciated this many times. A year ago, Mrs. Zhou proposed to Yang An's mother that Yang An, Lin Xiaohe

The engagement matter accidentally led to Yang An's running away. As a member of the Lin family, Uncle Fu sincerely hopes that these two outstanding children can get together.

Zhang Yipu and Zhao Yiqing's family are very close, and they have known each other like a family for a long time. He has been working in the government department for some years, and the precocious Zhang Yipu is already a man. He can clearly see the difference in temperature between Yang An and everyone, and is slightly aware of Lin Xiaocheng and his wife.

Uncle Fu's serious attitude toward Yang An seemed a little strange, and he thought to himself: Lin Xiaocheng and Lin Xiaohe are brother and sister. Judging from Uncle Fu's Xiaoyi, they are servants. They are just respected and trusted, just like family members, so this Yang

What is the relationship between An and the Lin family?

Zhang Yipu looked at Yang An. This student was nearly 1.7 meters tall. He was slightly thin and had a baby face that was too fair. His face definitely made people look much younger than his actual age. He was a little aloof and cold, and he treated others very well.

I'm afraid he is much worse than his peers in terms of things. Zhang Yipu also comes from a poor background and has his own arrogance. Although he looks down on this "scholar"-looking little guy, he also "cares" about this Yang either intentionally or unintentionally.

The relationship between An and the Lin family came, and for some reason, she secretly struggled with this issue in her heart.

Everyone sat down. Zhao Yiqing, who was sitting at the back, asked his daughter about her day's itinerary. Her daughter replied that she visited four department stores, took photos, ate Western food, etc. Listening to Zhao Jianmei's answer, Uncle Fu thought, Master

To open a clinic, the clinic cannot be closed all the time, so we focus on playing more and buying more things in one day. "Brother, are you tired from walking so much today?" After listening to his daughter's introduction, Zhao Yiqing asked Uncle Fu next to him.

"It's okay, it's okay! Thank you for your concern! People in their 60s and 70s can't compare with these young people." Uncle Fu felt that Zhao Yiqing didn't have the airs of a professor at all, so he responded gratefully.

Zhao Yiqing acted as the host and told everyone the story of the "Four Major Department Stores" on Nanjing Road: "In the fourth year of the Republic of China, Ma Yingbiao, an overseas Chinese from Guangdong, came to Shanghai to prepare for the establishment of Xianshi. After an inspection in Shanghai, the company's senior management ordered his entourage to go to various intersections.

The flow of pedestrians was counted, and for each person passing by, a bean was put into the jar. Based on the survey results, the current location was selected. In the sixth year of the Republic of China, Ma Yingbiao's old compatriots, old partners, and old rivals, the Guo brothers, also followed

When we entered Nanjing Road, we also used the old method of counting beans to select a location, and it turned out that the brothers were on the south side of Nanjing Road, and rented land opposite Xianshi to build the Yongan Company Building."

"It is said that there are some stories when the two companies built towers. When Xianshi heard that Yongan was officially launched, he sent people to secretly 'investigate'. When he learned that Yongan's floor was one floor higher than Xianshi, he quickly changed the original design to

The five-story building was changed to seven-story. 'The mantis stalks the cicada, but the oriole is behind'. The two Yong'an brothers also sent people to inquire about each other's situation every day. After learning that the first floor was applied, they decided to build a tower on the top of the building, thus changing the design.

Small, the cost increase is small, the construction period is fast, and the height of the tower spire is far higher than the opponent. They named it Qiyun Pavilion, which means Qiyun Tower. As soon as Xian Shi got the news, he immediately decided, come on, add a tower.

It's simple, your Yong'an is called Qiyun Pavilion, and I call it Moxing Tower. You are just next to the clouds, but I can rub the stars in the sky to see who is taller."

"Xian Shi, Yong'an, the old partners and rivals, have been competing since the building was built, and have been competing since the opening. They have made a lot of money over the years. Who is the mantis and who is the cicada? Who is the mantis?

I don't know, but their business acumen and business reputation are well-known in the business circles of Shanghai and even Southeast Asia. This Xianshi was the first to recruit female salespersons, setting many business precedents, and later became Xinxin and Daxin.

"

Everyone listened with gusto, marveled at the legendary stories of the four major department stores, and were impressed by their business wisdom and success.

At this time, Zhao Yiqing seemed to have remembered something and asked Zhang Yipu and his son: "Yipu, Xiaoyuan, since mid-to-late July, many refugees from the north have come to Shanghai. Sometimes you can see people staying with their families at night."

Sleeping on the streets. Does the government have any effective measures?"

Zhang Yipu replied: "The outbreak of the Peking Incident triggered a wave of refugees. A large number of refugees poured into Shanghai. The municipal government also felt great pressure. It called Jiangsu and Zhejiang provinces, hoping that they could dissuade and accommodate some of the people who fled."

"Shanghai is an international metropolis with a dense population. With the influx of refugees, the population is expanding rapidly. Housing and food are big problems. If people continue to influx, food supply problems will cause panic among the people in this city. Refugees

When you enter Shanghai, you have no place to live, and the government also has difficulties in supplying food and daily necessities. The impact on the international outlook is a small matter, but solving people's livelihood problems is a big deal and fundamental. This is the government's biggest concern."

Hearing this, the atmosphere in the private room suddenly became depressing.

Seeing the change in the atmosphere, Zhang Yipu changed the subject and continued: "The municipal government has made a lot of efforts in this regard since July. On August 1, the "Declaration" issued an announcement and was entrusted by all walks of life to collect national rescue donations. On the 9th,

In order to coordinate the current relief work, the Shanghai Municipal Party Headquarters of the Kuomintang and the Shanghai Municipal Social Bureau have specially established the Shanghai Relief Society. At present, the Shanghai Municipal Government and the Municipal Relief Committee have been working hard. The city plans to establish more than 20 shelters. In the future, it may

It will be better."

Zhao Yiqing talked about the Japanese provocation that occurred at Hongqiao Airport the afternoon before yesterday. When talking about the Japanese soldier being shot dead, Zhao Yiqing greatly appreciated the actions of the airport security team, but at the same time he also showed concern on his face.

Zhang Yipu is apparently a small section chief of the Shanghai Municipal Government and a general staff member. In fact, he is also the deputy leader of the Second Group of the Military Reunification Shanghai Station. He already knows that the Nationalist Government will soon send the Eighty-seventh and Eighth German Divisions of the National Army.

The news that the 18th Division entered the preset positions in Shanghai was because their superiors had notified them to do relevant intelligence support work. However, they naturally remained silent regarding military secrets.

Zhang Yipu's face became solemn as he thought about the current predicament. He was also very worried about the situation in Shanghai. On July 24, the Japanese Marine Corps Command proposed to the Chinese side that they enter Hongqiao Airport for inspection on the grounds that soldiers in military exercises were missing.

Rejected by China. It had just been 14 days since the July 7th Incident. What was the Japanese army going to do? Do they want to start a war in Shanghai? Did Japan want to fight on two fronts in North China and Shanghai? Around August 6, military commanders had discovered that Japan

Giving up the interests along the Yangtze River from Wuhan to Shanghai and starting an emergency evacuation of overseas Chinese is very strange in itself, and it is also a sign of preparation for a military struggle. The latest observation and intelligence found that at noon today (August 11), the Japanese army arrived from Sasebo for the first time.

16 ships belonging to the Second Fleet arrived in Shanghai, and 2,000 Marines accompanying the fleet landed immediately. This was a very obvious signal of war. According to early secret reconnaissance, as of now, there are 6 brigades of the Japanese Navy stationed in Hongkou and Yangpu.

The Marine Corps, plus other troops, has at least more than 4,000 people. Its military position is led by the Japanese Marine Corps Headquarters, and a long snake formation is set up along Wusong Road to the Huishan Pier of the Huangpu River on the south side of Tilan Bridge. It is located in Yangpu

The Japanese Open Textile Factory on Jungong Road is the main military stronghold on its periphery. There are only more than 4,000 regular Japanese troops in Shanghai, but the number of armed escorts of the Japanese business corps in Shanghai is huge and difficult to estimate. A considerable number of these people are retired

The Japanese soldiers and Japanese samurai are naturally not weak in combat effectiveness, and they are an armed force that cannot be ignored. In addition, after the "January 28th" incident in the 20th year of the Republic of China, the Japanese army's strongholds in the Hongkou area were already built with reinforced concrete and were impregnable.

, and the Japanese Navy can transport a large number of troops to Shanghai at any time, and can use large-caliber artillery on warships for fire support at any time. This was an indisputable fact during the "December 28" Songhu War. The German divisions were well-trained,

It is well-equipped and has strong combat effectiveness. It is close to the Japanese army in terms of light weapons. However, in the face of the Japanese army with strong fire support such as artillery, naval guns, tanks, aircraft, etc., it is still difficult to predict the prospects of the war. It is still difficult to predict the prospects of the war.

The contrast in strength between the two sides in this "boxing ring" is obvious, but there are often many factors that determine the outcome of a war. Even the commander of the Shanghai Military Reunion Station cannot know how determined the government is to fight this time, let alone
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