After this banquet, three days later, the news of Liang Wan's appointment as the Deputy Minister of the Judicial Administration Department of the Nanjing government made headlines in the newspaper and sparked widespread discussions in various circles. People were speculating about the true intentions of this young head of the Liang family.

"Do you really want to become a traitor, Liang Wan?"

Zou Ling: "I didn't expect that Liang Wan would also start serving Nanjing."

Looking at the newspaper, Zou Ling sighed at the dinner table.

Qin Xuan stayed silent.

She couldn't believe it.

Would a woman like Liang Wan really be willing to become a traitor and endure being spurned by others?

However, Qin Xuan also felt a bit ridiculous about herself.

I've only seen her once, yet I couldn't help but speak highly of her...

Zou Ling: "What kind of expression is that on your face?"

For the past three days, Liang Wan has not come to the listening pavilion.

Cao Hai's attitude towards them has also been getting worse and worse.

It seemed as if he had already concluded that Liang Wan had completely forgotten about Qin Xuan.

Yeah, who is Liang Wan? It's strange that she would remember Qin Xuan.

Holding his bowl, Zou Ling stood up without saying another word. At this moment, Wen Da appeared. He pushed open the door and walked in. He had come to look for Qin Xuan.

Wen Da: "Ling'er, where is Lao Zuo?"

Zou Ling knew Wen Da. He put down his bowl and walked up to Wen Da. He spoke up, "Lao Zuo was just called away by Cao Hai. He said that Mr. Xun is not feeling well and asked him to go check on him and also discuss the matter of salary."

Wen Da: "Alright, you go hide for a moment. I have something to say to Qin Xuan."

Wen Da sat on the chair that Zou Ling had just sat on. He looked at Qin Xuan for a while without immediately speaking. Wen Da had heard from Lao Zuo about the incident where Liang Wan took Qin Xuan away from the Tianxiao Tower. He figured that Wen Da could understand. After all, Qin Xuan was still young and inexperienced. Being suddenly dragged into such a magnificent and glorious world, it was only natural for her to be unable to calm down. In fact, even Wen Da himself felt the same way when he first met Liang Wan. This girl named Liang Wan was like a poison. Just a slight touch of it would make people lose their clear thinking and their sense of reason, completely entranced.

However, there's no time now for Qin Xuan to get used to it.

The situation ahead is tense with battles, and Qin Xuan is not here in Shanghai for sightseeing.

She is a warrior.

Soldiers, it's time to carry out the mission.

Finally, he spoke.

Wen Da: "Old Zuo said you're lucky. On your first day at the Xialou, you were invited back home by Liang Wan."

Qin Xuan was startled for a moment. She glanced at Wen Da but remained silent.

Wen Da: "Do you mind telling me your thoughts and feelings?"

Wen Da narrowed his eyes, squinting them into a thin slit.

Qin Xuan: "I have never seen anyone like her before, Liang Wan, it's like we are from two different worlds. She is so dazzling, I envy her a lot." Qin Xuan's tone gradually became somewhat anxious, as if trying to explain something for Liang Wan.

Qin Xuan: "I don't believe she would become a traitor."

Wen Daleng stood still for a moment, then reached out and comfortingly patted Qin Xuan's shoulder. "It's normal for you to have such thoughts. You're young, and Shanghai is a place teeming with all sorts of people. Unfortunately, you happened to encounter Liang Wan. Because of your envy, you naively believed she was a good person. It's understandable. But Qin Xuan, remember, this is Shanghai. Purely good people cannot achieve the position Liang Wan holds."

Qin Xuan remained silent, knowing that Wen Da's words made sense.

Wen Da said, "However, some things cannot be accomplished by relying solely on the words of others. You must use your own eyes to see. Originally, the goal of this mission was for you to successfully infiltrate Shanghai. Since Liang Wan took the initiative to reach out to you, this can also be considered an opportunity. Therefore, the organization has decided to let you continue getting close to Liang Wan until you completely gain her trust." Wen Da looked at Qin Xuan, whose face immediately brightened, and his tone became even more gentle.

Qin Xuan: "That's fantastic!"

Qin Xuan, unable to contain her excitement, immediately stood up from her chair. She stood straight before Wen Da, her face glowing. "Qin Xuan will definitely fulfill the assigned task perfectly. I will make Liang Wan completely trust me, and I will find evidence that she did not willingly become a traitor, striving to persuade her!"

Zhou Qin: "Vice Minister Liang, Miss Rihxiang has arrived."

Since receiving the appointment letter, Liang Wan chose Zhou Qin from her subordinates to become her secretary. Prior to this, Zhou Qin had hardly shown his face in front of the big shots in Shanghai, and his background was as clean as a blank sheet of paper.

Liang Wan: "Let her come in, and bring two more cups of coffee."

Zhou Qin nodded and then backed out.

Zhou Qin: "Miss Riyu, please come in."

Today, Hinata Sakura finally put on her military uniform. She had originally planned to approach Liang Wan and talk to her at the inauguration ceremony. However, Liang Wan hurriedly left after giving her speech. Her reasoning was: "To be in the position, one must strategize for politics."

Hinata Sakura, however, did not immediately go in. She just stared at Zhou Qin.

After Liang Wan was confirmed as the deputy minister, Hinata Sakura immediately instructed Ono Zeshan to investigate the new faces that would gather around Liang Wan in the future, and Zhou Qin was the person she focused on investigating. Hinata Sakura understood Liang Wan well. Liang Wan was determined not to keep any useless waste by her side, so Zhou Qin definitely couldn't be as "clean" as his file claimed. In reality, those who were clean according to their files were often members of the Communist Party and the National Party, and Hinata Sakura had encountered countless of them in the past few years. If Zhou Qin indeed had a problem, she must eliminate him from Liang Wan's side as soon as possible. She couldn't allow anyone to tarnish Liang Wan. With these thoughts in mind, Hinata Sakura squinted her eyes slightly. Her originally beautiful face now appeared sinister and malicious. Her voice was not loud, but it was clear enough for others to hear. In order to communicate smoothly with Liang Wan, Hinata Sakura had made great efforts to learn Chinese. "Deputy Minister Liang is always very strict with the people around her. Since she can keep you by her side, Secretary Zhou must have his own outstanding qualities. You must not disappoint her."

Zhou Qin behaved as usual.

Zhou Qin: "This is natural. I grew up in the Liang family since I was a child. Mr. Liang and Miss Liang... Vice Minister Liang, have shown me kindness and recognition. Zhou Qin will definitely repay this favor, even if it means working like a beast. So, Miss Riyuko, you don't need to deliberately remind me. I am not an ungrateful person."

Hinata Sakura's lips curled up, seemingly smiling but not really.

Zhou Qin moved to one side, making way at the door. He bent down, a slight smile still on his face as he reached out his hand. Zhou Qin spoke, "Please come in, Miss Hina. We've been chatting for too long, and Vice Minister Liang doesn't like to wait. I'll go and make some coffee."

After finishing speaking, Zhou Qin left.

Watching Zhou Qin's figure recede, Hinata Sakura smiled and said, "You better do as you said, otherwise, you will regret lying to me."

She pushed open the door to Liang Wan's office as she spoke.

Liang Wan had long known that there would be such a day. Now, Hiyuka Sakura is already a member of the Japanese military, a soldier. Therefore, sooner or later, she would appear in front of Liang Wan wearing the uniform of a Japanese soldier, with that self-proclaimed gentle and kind smile on her face, treating her. But even though Liang Wan had mentally prepared herself, when Hiyuka Sakura actually appeared in front of her, Liang Wan's eyelids twitched and her expression became somewhat stiff. She truly detested this yellow dog skin uniform! Putting down the pen she was signing with, Liang Wan tugged at the corners of her mouth, making her gaze appear less hostile. She had always been good at acting. Standing up from her seat, Liang Wan adjusted her clothes and then walked towards Hiyuka Sakura, taking the lead in speaking, "Did my early departure today upset many people?" She took Hiyuka Sakura's hand and sat down on the sofa. At this moment, Zhou Qin walked in with two cups of coffee.

Liang Wan: "It's the first time I've seen you in military uniform."

Until Zhou Qin closed the door, Liang Wan first picked up a cup of coffee and handed it to Ri Hua Ying, saying, "I still remember your taste. You never liked sweet things. I also remember you told me that sweetness can make people dependent, and over time, it will become cloying. Bitterness is different. It lingers and becomes more memorable as time passes." Liang Wan smiled and continued, "I've tried it, but I still prefer sweet things."

Hinata Sakura: "You... actually still remember."

Hinata Sakura felt very moved. Liang Wan, the aloof and superior Liang Wan, actually remembered something so distant in the past. The words she had spoken, the other party didn't remember a single word. How could she not be touched?

Liang Wan: "Some things can be forgotten, but some things cannot."

Liang Wan saw the entire delicate and shy appearance of Riyuka Sakura, and her intuition caused her to feel nauseous. However, on the surface, she still maintained a smile.

Hinata Sakura: "You just took office, there's no need to work so hard."

Hinata Sakura looked at the documents on Liang Wan's desk and expressed concern.

At this moment, there were only the two of them here, and she felt a bit nervous.

Following Rihana's gaze, Liang Wansmile, relaxed and leaned back on the sofa. She turned her body to the side and unbuttoned the top button of her suit, her eyes fixed on the increasingly blushing Rihana. She smirked, "If this were in the past, when we were young girls, I definitely wouldn't have been so desperate. You know I'm actually a very lazy person. But now, with the turbulent times and the need for stability, the establishment of the rule of law is crucial. From ancient times, laws have governed the system. So, since I am studying law and have been favored by President Wang, being appointed as the Deputy Minister of the Ministry of Justice, I must work wholeheartedly and devote myself to the people." As she spoke, Liang slowly leaned in closer, using her finger to brush Rihana's face, making eye contact. The smile on Liang's face deepened, her tone carrying a hint of seductive enticement, "However, if you really care about me, Sakura, perhaps you can come over here more often to keep me company?"

Hinata Sakura: "Huh?"

This should be the first time Liang Wan has said something like this to her.

In the past, Liang Wan appeared very kind to her. To outsiders, their relationship seemed extremely close. However, Hinata Sakura knew that it wasn't the case in reality. She was well aware that she wasn't indispensable to Liang Wan. But...

Liang Wan: "Hehe~"

Seeing her genuine expression, Liang Wan smirked with a twisted sense of amusement. She straightened her posture, then reached out to pat Sakura's head, affectionately saying, "So adorable. You're still as gullible as ever~" After withdrawing her hand, Liang Wan stood up, holding her own cup of coffee. "Alright, I need to get back to work. You should go back too."

Is it really fake? Even when they walked out of the government building, Hina Sakura still felt somewhat disappointed. She turned back and quietly said, "When will you truly say these words to me?"