5-18 It’s not that the Raptors can’t cross the river
After a frank and friendly conversation, Lai Youwei respectfully sent the two distinguished guests out of the door. When Liu Ziguang's figure wearing a torn gown disappeared at the corner of the street, Lai Wenguang came over and asked: "Second uncle, do you want some?"
Send someone to keep an eye on them?" Lai Youwei glanced at his nephew, and said with hatred: "Can people from the South Factory follow them casually? How did my uncle teach you on weekdays?"
Lai Youwei returned to the hall, lit a fine Songkhla Gatin cigar and began to think deeply. Boss Lai was used to thinking about problems in a smoky environment. At this time, no one disturbed him. After a while, he finally stood up
He stood up, put out most of the cigar in the crystal ashtray, and shouted in a deep voice: "Make an appointment with the Governor for me."
The servant responded and left. Lai Wenguang asked cautiously from the side: "Second uncle, are you going to attack those two boys? I will gather the troops right away."
Lai Youwei shook his head: "Wenguang, you still have a lot to learn. Although our Fuyuan ship has some money, the only way to fight against the imperial court is to block the carriage with a mantis arm. Do you understand that the mantis arm is blocking the carriage? It is just like a mantis blocking the carriage. This can stop the carriage."
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"Isn't the Governor also a member of the imperial court?" Lai Wenguang still didn't understand.
"Emperor and courtier, but the governor has deep connections and may not be at a disadvantage, so let's not rush to decide which side to stand on now. Whether it is Nanchang or the governor's office, they are both tigers, tigers who want to eat people, and
We, the Fuyuan, are just minions who help the tigers attract people. As long as we don’t openly antagonize a certain party, there will be no danger.”
"Oh, then let's just sit on the mountain and watch the fight between tigers. Whoever wins we will hang out with. Is that what you mean, uncle?" Lai Wenguang said, rubbing the back of his head.
Lai Youwei just smiled enigmatically and did not answer.
"Master Liu means to use the Fuyuan to obtain evidence of corruption and perversion of the law by the Shipping Department, but they have been colluding for so many years. How can they change their families just because of your words?" Zhao Kang was puzzled on the way to the shanty town.
asked Liu Ziguang.
"Collusion between officials and businessmen is a pure interest relationship. As long as there is a stronger backing to rely on, this relationship can be broken at any time. Lai Youwei is a smart man. I think he will make the right choice between Nanchang and Shibosi.
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"So you don't plan to operate on the Fuyuan? And what if Lai Youwei becomes a faggot?" Zhao Kang continued to ask.
"The main culprit is the corrupt and perverted Shibo Division. Even if I destroy the Fuyuan and Lai Youwei, they can support Zhang Youwei or Wang Youwei at any time. If Lai Youwei wants to be a fence-sitter, then Nannan
Neither the factory nor the Shipping Department will let him go." Liu Ziguang explained to Zhao Kang as he walked.
All the way to the door of Lin Sheng's house in the shantytown, he found that the house was empty. The neighbor next to him said enthusiastically: "I'm here to see Asheng. They are all lying down at Old Man Mei's house. From here, turn left and turn five
It’s only ten steps away.”
The two thanked their neighbors and found Old Man Mei's house. It was a small house built of bricks with green tiles on the roof. It stood out among the dilapidated houses in the shantytown. There was an iron pot in the yard surrounded by bamboo fences.
, there is also a row of glass bottles on the ground, I don’t know what they are used for.
The coolies were talking around the yard. When they saw the great benefactor who had rescued Lin Sheng and Dingli coming, they quickly made way for them to go in. There were two door panels in the house, and two people were lying on them covered with injuries. Old Man Mei
Sitting aside and smoking, Mei Lin was busy boiling tea and pouring water.
Liu Ziguang was able to claim the limelight today. He was on an equal footing with Boss Lai, the richest man in Shanghai. With just a few words, he ordered the Fuyuan to be released obediently. No one dared to neglect them. A neighbor put together two chairs to invite the two of them to sit down. Mei Lin rushed in.
Two bowls of sugar water were served carefully, and Old Man Mei also took out his collection of cigars to entertain the guests.
Lin Sheng and Ding Li's injuries were not too serious. After applying the medicinal wine, they were no longer serious. Now they are just lying down to rest. After Liu Ziguang entered the room, they both wanted to get up and say thank you, but Liu Ziguang held him down: "Ten million
Don't move, it's me who has caused trouble for you, so I should rescue you. Just don't blame me, there's no need to say thank you."
Lin Sheng seemed to have something to say, but hesitated. He winked at Old Man Mei. Old Man Mei understood and stood up to persuade the coolies to leave: "Let's go, let's go to the small restaurant at the entrance of the alley to drink. I
Treating guests." He drove everyone at home away and went out to accompany the guests, leaving only his daughter at home to take care of the wounded.
With no outsiders in the house, Lin Sheng and Ding Li both rolled over from the bed, knelt on the ground and said, "Brother Xu, just accept our brother." After saying this, they kowtowed like garlic.
"Please get up quickly. Why do you two brothers say this?" Liu Ziguang hurriedly helped him.
"Brother Xu, I know you are someone who can do great things. We two brothers have nothing but passion. As long as you accept us, we will do anything in the world!" Lin Sheng said with confidence, and Ding Li followed suit.
Helped: "Yes, it all depends on what Big Brother said!"
"How do you know I am someone who does big things?" Liu Ziguang was happy. It seems that his domineering aura was very successful today. Not only did he suppress Lai Youwei, but he also recruited two younger brothers along the way.
"Brother Xu has extraordinary moves and invincible power. My younger brother sees it in his eyes and remembers it in his heart. It's not like a fierce dragon can cross the river. He doesn't have martial arts and extraordinary courage. Who dares to break into the Fuyuan? You did it anyway, and three
In just two words, we fished our brothers out of the Fuyuan. A man of great influence like Boss Lai is like a chicken and a dog in front of you. They just let you go when you say you want them to be released. What else can you say?
Not someone who does big things?" Lin Sheng was very discerning and thought quickly. Liu Ziguang nodded frequently after what he said.
"Those who do great things always make a living with their heads in their belts. Do you dare?" Liu Ziguang asked.
"How dare you not? We have had enough of selling fruits and working as coolies. If we could live in a big house like Lai Youwei, eat meat and drink alcohol every day, we would be willing to die the next day."
Liu Ziguang nodded. He understood the desire of the lower-class working people for a higher life, especially in a city like Shanghai, and especially aspiring young people like Lin Sheng and Ding Li who had no ambitions. As long as they could get ahead, they could do anything.
willing.
"Since the two brothers think so highly of me, let me tell you straight away. I must check this pier in Shanghai. We are short of brothers now. You two can help me carry it. First, pick up the brothers on the pier.
Organize and form a gang, and if everyone works together, no one will dare to bully you." Liu Ziguang said.
Shanghai is a city full of opportunities. Such a city is destined to be filled with countless gang organizations. The role of gangs is very huge, sometimes even more effective than the government. Under this situation, Nanchang needs a gang organization as its agent.
, Lin Sheng and Ding Li are good candidates.
"Brother, please lead us to do this! We are both raised by our parents. Who has more heads than the other? Why do we have to stay in this poor place in Zhabei." Lin Sheng and Ding Li were both gearing up and full of hope for the future.
Once the program was determined, it was easier to handle. A few people gathered together to briefly analyze the situation on the pier. The pier on the Bund was divided up by several small gangs. There were even more gangs, big and small, in the city. If you want to stand out among these gangs, you must
You have to be more ruthless than them. The final result of the discussion was that Lin Sheng and Ding organized the personnel, and Brother Xu provided weapons and funds, and set a date to open an incense hall to recruit troops.
After the matter was discussed, Liu Ziguang was about to say goodbye and leave. Lin Sheng insisted that he would treat his eldest brother to a drink, but Liu Ziguang declined because he had too many things to do. Before leaving, he saw Mei Lin putting boiled pears into a glass bottle, and there were also
There were glass bottles filled with pear segments stacked up, and the water in the iron pot had boiled, as if something was about to be cooked.
"What does this do?" Liu Ziguang asked curiously.
"This is the dry food that Arlene prepared for her father to go to sea. The old man went to sea for several months and could not eat fresh fruits and vegetables, so he had to take these boiled pears and radishes, soak them in concentrated sugar water and salt water, and cover them with
Cover it tightly, put it on the pot and steam out the air inside, so that you can grow up well. Uncle Mei and the others used to have a few sick people every time they went to sea, with bleeding teeth, general lack of energy and so on. Since then, they have brought dry food made by Arlene.
, these symptoms are gone." Lin Sheng proudly introduced Mei Lin. The little girl stood aside shyly and said nothing, pinching the corners of her clothes with her little hands and her face was red, but she glanced at her lover, as if she had been praised.
As if very happy.
Isn't this just a can? Liu Ziguang secretly admired that the wisdom of the working people is really endless. This invention and creation alone is enough to make the Mei family prosperous. It's a pity that they don't know how to use it, so they just want to win by killing.
Bit.
"I see, Miss Mei is good at her craftsmanship." Liu Ziguang didn't want to get into trouble. Now was not the time to discuss canned food. After saying goodbye to Lin Sheng and Dingli, he returned to Rishengchang's other courtyard.