During this time, Hu's rivalry with Chen Cheng continued while his friendship with Dai Li deepened, leading to Hu's engagement to Ye Xiadi (叶霞翟), who was a Juntong agent working under Dai Li and was introduced to Hu by Dai.
During this period, Hu faced rivalry from Chen Cheng while his relationship with Dai Li deepened, leading to Hu's engagement to Ye Xiadi, who was connected to Dai Li and introduced to Hu by him.