Japanese man: "Where are you going?"

Japanese woman: "Go see her."

This is the Japanese military headquarters stationed in Shanghai. The man is Ono Zesan, the leader of the secret intelligence section, while the woman is Hinata Sakura, the true ruler of the Japanese military in Shanghai.

Xiao Yeze-san and Hinata Sakura both graduated from the Department of Literature at the University of Tokyo in Japan. Following their hierarchy, Xiao Yeze-san even has to address Hinata Sakura as "senior".

However, Xiaoyeze San had never called her that way, even though she is still his immediate superior now. He has always referred to her as "Sakura". Men always like capable women, so he likes her, but he knows that she doesn't like him.

If it is merely a one-sided wish, there's no need to mention it.

Hinata Sakura stripped off her military uniform today. Instead of changing into a kimono, she put on a cheongsam that had a hint of pleasing charm.

Xiao Yeze San knew that she was dressed to impress that person.

She likes Liang Wan.

Liang Wan once studied for a year at the Law Department of the University of Tokyo.

And it was also in this year that she captured Hinata Sakura's heart.

The beautiful and domineering woman, with her aggressive and decisive actions, seemed like a sharp sword that ruthlessly tore open Riyuka's peaceful life, causing her to be consumed by madness.

Liang Wan: "Who are you?"

This was the day when Hina Sakura led him to meet Liang Wan for the first time.

A woman sat beneath a cherry blossom tree, holding a cigarette in her hand.

Accompanied by the dancing sakura petals, it resembled a ghostly presence, drifting in the wind.

She only glanced at him, but it left a lasting impression on him until now.

Hinata Sakura: "Ono-kun is my junior and also from the literature department. Our relationship is the closest, so I thought of bringing him over to meet you."

Hinata Sakura knew Liang Wan's temperament well. She had always disliked it when strangers approached her proactively, so Hinata immediately stepped in and introduced herself.

At that time, Hikari Sakura's heart and eyes were filled with only Liang Wan. The way she looked at Liang Wan made Xiao Yeze San feel very sad.

After listening to her words, Liang Wan remained silent.

She scrutinized Xiao Yeze San from top to bottom, then curled her lips slightly. Her smile appeared somewhat disdainful, but even so, it was enough to drive people crazy. Immediately after, she stood up. Liang Wan was not short in height, and among women, she could be considered tall.

When getting up, the cherry blossom petals on the body fell to the ground, very beautiful.

Liang Wan: "Since you're Sakura's junior, that makes you my junior as well. Ah, hello, I'm Liang Wan, studying in the Law Department."

She stretched out her other empty hand and said so.

Xiao Yeze had never seen such a person before. The other party seemed naturally superior, and every word they spoke carried an air of favor, making it impossible to refuse.

Xiao Yeze San: "Hello."

Xiao Yeze couldn't help but feel a little nervous, then he reached out his hand.

After releasing their grasp, Liang Wan no longer looked at him. Instead, she shifted her gaze onto Hina Sakura. She gently reached out and stroked a strand of loose hair near Hina Sakura's ear, softly asking, "Tomorrow marks the one-year anniversary. Sakura, will you forget about me?"

Hinata Sakuraba: "Are you leaving?"

Liang Wan: "It's difficult to defy family destiny. I have been wandering outside for quite some time, and there are many things waiting for me to handle at home..."

Hinata Sakura: "Will you... come back?"

Liáng Wǎn did not answer Hinata Sakura's words. In the end, she only gave Hinata Sakura a pitying hug.

Yes, it's about giving charity.

That was the first and only time Xiao Yeze San had ever seen Liang Wan.

Over the past few years, Xiao Yeze San has been accompanying Hinata Sakura. He has witnessed with his own eyes how longing and desire have transformed this once peaceful and gentle woman into what she has become today.

Liang Wan never came back again.

Hinata Sakura's heavenly god has abandoned her.

Just at this moment, the two soldiers who had been sent out earlier returned. They informed Sakura Hinata that Liang Wan had already entered the Tianxiao Tower.

Turning around, Hinata Sakura looked at Ono Zesan. The affection in her eyes closely resembled that of the pure and innocent girl from many years ago. She lightly pursed her vermilion lips and smiled, saying, "It has been a year, and I finally have her. Be happy for me, Ono."

On the other side, at the entrance of the Liang Mansion, meanwhile, a middle-aged man dressed in a Zhongshan suit was walking back to his car with a dejected expression.

He is called Du Zhongshan, the newly appointed Minister of the Judicial Administration Department of the Wangwei government. Upon hearing the news of Liang Wan's return, he immediately rushed over in person. He knew that this time Liang Wan was returning from Nanjing as the Deputy Minister of the Judicial Administration Department, making them colleagues.

He had always wanted to establish a connection with the Liang family, and this time, was the closest he had ever come to success.

Unfortunately, he arrived a step too late as Liang Wan had already gone to the Tianxiao Tower. However, the servant informed him that he could go to the Tianxiao Tower to find her.

Driver: "Sir, where are we going next?"

Du Zhongshan: "Where can we go? Of course, we are going to listen to the night show."

Du Zhongshan, who was left empty-handed, was somewhat annoyed, but he didn't dare to vent his frustration at the Liang family's doorstep.

So the only option was to get into the car and take it out on the driver.

Looking out of the window, Du Zhongshan murmured, "If we don't go today, I'm afraid we won't have another chance in the future."

On the stage of the Xiao Tower, the play "The Peony Pavilion" was still ongoing. The audience below was silent, and everyone held their breath, afraid to even make a sound.

Qin Xuan on the stage was also a bit nervous, but it wasn't because of the atmosphere in the audience. She was being stared at by Liang Wan.

Ever since she stepped onto the stage, Liang Wan had been staring at her. If it was just a normal gaze, it would have been fine. However, Liang Wan's eyes were extremely aggressive, with a smirk that could easily disturb one's mind. Qin Xuan felt her mouth dry up and her face turn red. Luckily, she had sung this play many times before, and her face was still in character. Otherwise, her current appearance would have been quite comical. As she sang the lines of the play, Qin Xuan complained in her heart, "Why does Liang Wan always look at me with that kind of gaze? It makes me so nervous."

Liang Wan: "Boss Cao, what's the name of this lady?"

Seeing that she seemed to be getting interested, Cao Hai immediately bent down and said with a smile, "She is called Qin Xuan, an apprentice who just came from Hunan today. Don't be fooled by her young age, her skills are truly impressive." Liang Wan listened to Cao Hai's words and nodded thoughtfully, then said, "I only asked her for her name, why did you say so much, Boss Cao?"

Damn it!

Cao Haixin felt a chill in his heart, and immediately knelt down on the ground.

As this unexpected incident occurred, the music on the stage came to an abrupt halt.

Onstage and offstage, a deathly silence hung in the air.

Cao Hai: "It's my fault for being too talkative, too talkative!"

Saying this, Cao Hai raised his hand as if he was about to slap himself, but was stopped by Liang Wan's outstretched hand. She helped him up and chuckled, saying, "Mr. Cao, let's just let this pass. Liang Wan was just asking casually. If you were to slap me, the whole Shanghai Bund would probably scold me for disrespecting the elderly, hehe."

Cao Hai remained silent, his forehead covered in sweat.

Liang Wan sat back down, wanting to continue listening to this song. She looked at the two people who had restarted singing on the stage and said to Cao Hai, "I didn't mean anything else, I just think this girl named Qin Xuan sings really well. I quite like her and was thinking if it's possible for her to come as a guest to my Liang Manor tonight, that's all. Cao Boss's recent actions really scared Liang Wan."

Cao Hai: "Of course, as long as Miss Liang likes it."

After this small episode, the play "The Peony Pavilion" was finally completed without any major mishaps. Qin Xuan and Zou Ling bowed to the audience from the stage and then walked down.

Liang Wan exchanged a glance with Cao Hai and he promptly went backstage as well.

At this moment, Hiyuka Sakura arrived.

Because it was the Japanese military, and also the true boss behind this secret nightclub, Hinata Sakura was not stopped by anyone when she entered. As soon as she saw the familiar figure sitting in the first seat, a figure that had appeared countless times in her dreams, Hinata Sakura's eyes instantly turned red.

She walked a few steps and stood in front of Liang Wan with a trembling voice, calling out her name, "Liang Wan."

Liáng Wǎn looked at this woman whom she hadn't seen for a long time. For a moment, her expression became complicated and she was stunned for a moment. She stood up and called out her name too - "Yīng".