After leaving the hospital, Zhang Xiaolong asked someone to drive to Jin Mao Tower, where he drove up to where he was when he came to live in Shanghai. Standing by the window, looking at the rolling sea of clouds outside the window, Zhang Xiaolong recalled Jiang Lan from far away in the United States.
Zhang Xiaolong would call Hou Ying and Wang Xue every day, but did not contact Jiang Lan every day because he couldn't contact them even if he wanted to.
After Jiang Lan arrived in the United States, she disappeared. Zhang Xiaolong inquired but could not get any information. Only on the fourth or fifth day of each month, a text message would be sent to report that she was safe.
After hesitating by the window for a long time, Zhang Xiaolong turned around and left the room. He still had something to do officially. Today he was going to visit Gao Xue, a business tycoon.
Gao Xue lives in Jinmao Tower. Since his trip to Dengzhou, Gao Xue has been ill and recuperating at home. He recovered just a few days ago.
When I saw Gao Xue again, the old man looked much haggard. He was half lying on a recliner. He was not in good spirits. He seemed to have aged more than ten years all of a sudden, and his voice was very hoarse.
"Brother Gao, I heard that you are sick. Are you feeling better?"
Zhang Xiaolong handed the gift to Gao Xue's bodyguard and sat on the chair brought by the bodyguard.
"Old."
Gao Xue opened his eyes and looked at Zhang Xiaolong, then closed his eyes and said feebly: "Xiaolong, do you want to know how Chen Si died?"
Zhang Xiaolong nodded. It was rumored that Zhang Xiaolong killed Chen Si. In fact, that was not the case at all. Although he found someone to encourage Liu Chuan to rebel, according to his intelligence, Chen Si was already dead before Liu Chuan took action.
Liu Chuan originally asked Nan Yong to investigate, but within the next day he asked Nan Yong to stop the investigation. There was obviously something fishy about the cause of Chen Si's death.
Gao Xue didn't look at Zhang Xiaolong, nor did he wait for Zhang Xiaolong's answer, he spoke directly.
"Chen Si was killed by people sent by Guangshan. The military has a special beheading plan for every underworld boss in case of emergency. Chen Si has done too much before, forcing the military to
We have to resort to thunderous means."
Zhang Xiaolong also guessed this ending, but this is the worst situation. It would be better if Chen Si died in the hands of Liu Chuan, but he died in the hands of the military, and his Lei Ren Gang did not cause trouble. This would not be fun.
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It's good if nothing happens, but what will the other gangsters think?
Zhang Xiaolong imagined in his mind that if he were a gangster and heard the news that Chen Si was killed, he would immediately consider whether he would be harmed and whether his subordinates would avenge him. In order to prevent being harmed,
The gangsters will pay more attention to their own safety, and it will be more difficult to deal with them in the future.
"Brother Gao, everyone else knows about this."
"How could such a big thing be concealed?"
Zhang Xiaolong thought to himself: "If you tell me this, I'm afraid not many people know about it. Could it be that he wants to spread the news through me?"
With doubts in his mind, Zhang Xiaolong did not ask, but said calmly: "Chen Si, what you took is too dangerous, and you used it to threaten the government. It will be a matter of time before you are harmed."
Gao Xue opened his eyes, looked at Zhang Xiaolong and asked, "Xiaolong, aren't you afraid that one day the higher-ups will harmonize with you?"
"Afraid! How could you not be afraid!"
The purpose of Zhang Xiaolong's visit was not to listen to Gao Xue's complaints. He followed Gao Xue's words, just to know the test questions for the Macau Finals. Now he already knew four questions.
Gao Xue complained for a while, typical of the rabbit's death and the fox's sorrow.
"Xiaolong, you didn't come to me today just to listen to my nagging."
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said: "Haha, I know you can definitely see it."
"Just tell me, I will help you if I can help you."
"I want to know the test questions for this year's finals." Zhang Xiaolong stated his purpose straightforwardly.
Gao Xue smiled and said: "You are the third person to ask me this year. The first person is Liu Xiaodong, the second person is Liu Chuan, and you are the third one."
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said, "I don't know how many people Mr. Gao has told."
"You are the third one. When we do business, we need to be flexible and know how to use different resources. But every time in the finals, no more than five people come to ask me what questions I have. I really don't understand. Everyone else
What are you thinking about?" Gao Xue shook his head and sighed, as if he was really disappointed, making himself look very amiable.
Zhang Xiaolong despises this old man in his heart. Compared with Guangshan, Gao Xue is not very good at pretending, and the aura of profiteer in his bones cannot be wiped away.
"That's a compliment, Mr. Gao." Zhang Xiaolong smiled. Smiling more when getting along with others has many benefits.
Gao Xue said: "My question this year is relatively simple, which is to choose a stock. As long as the stock rises on January 20th, I will pass."
Fuck! Zhang Xiaolong was scolding in his heart!
This question seems simple and is just a gamble on luck. In fact, it involves a lot of things. There are really not many people who can understand the stock thing.
Zhang Xiaolong rolled his eyes, hoping to find someone to help him.
"Thank you, Mr. Gao." No matter how difficult the question was, it was just a personal favor that someone told me.
"Xiaolong, why are you being polite to me?" Gao Xue smiled and said, "I heard that you are going to develop tourism along the coast of City A. I want to invest in a large catering and tourism center. I wonder if County Magistrate Zhang can do it?
Be accommodating."
Zhang Xiaolong laughed and said: "This matter is easy to handle. Just ask a secretary to go to City A to negotiate. I will leave you a piece of land next to the golden beach. I guarantee your satisfaction."
"Come, let's have a drink."
Gao Xue stood up, walked to the wine cart, and poured two glasses of red wine with his own hands.
Zhang Xiaolong stood up, walked over, took the red wine handed over by Gao Xue, raised his glass and clinked it with Gao Xue. He took a sip and said, "Brother Gao, I hope we can have more opportunities to cooperate."
Gao Xue said: "Of course, of course."
The two clinked glasses again, finished the glass of red wine, and Zhang Xiaolong said goodbye and left.
Zhang Xiaolong did not leave Jin Mao Tower. He came out of Gaoxue and returned to his private room. When he entered the door, he found Liu Aini had just finished taking a bath and walked out of the bathroom wearing a bath towel.
Zhang Xiaolong was stunned for a moment and asked: "How did you get here?"
Liu Aini hurriedly hid behind the curtain and asked: "You...why are you here..."
"This is the room I booked. You should answer my questions, right?"
Zhang Xiaolong shook his head, turned around, and said, "You put your clothes on first, and then we'll talk."
"Yeah." Liu Aini picked up the clothes on the bed and ran into the back guest room.
Zhang Xiaolong called and ordered three lunches, as well as some red wine and champagne. He came to wait for Zhao Xiaoxiao, but he didn't expect Liu Aini to be here.
When Zhang Xiaolong came to Shanghai last time, he met Liu Aini a few times, but they haven't seen each other since.
Liu Aini changed her clothes and came out of the inner room. She looked at Zhang Xiaolong carefully and asked, "You didn't peek."
Zhang Xiaolong pretended to be surprised and asked: "Can I take a peek? Ah... If I had known, I would have watched it."
"Don't look at it." Liu Aini roared a hundred decibels higher.
Zhang Xiaolong smiled, and then the waiter pushed the wine cart in. This thing was faster than ordering a meal. Zhang Xiaolong gave the waiter a hundred yuan tip and told him to be faster when delivering the meal.
The waiter bowed out respectfully.
Zhang Xiaolong picked up the wine from the wine cart and asked, "Would you like sparkling wine or red wine?"
"Sparkling wine."
Zhang Xiaolong poured a glass and handed it to Liu Aini and asked, "Why are you here?"
"Sister Xiaoxiao, let me wait for her here."
"Waiting for her? Why do you know how to take a shower?" Zhang Xiaolong raised his nose to smell it and said, "It smells quite good. It's diorj'adore imported from France. You have good taste. I like this scent."
Liu Aini hurriedly hid away and said: "I hate it, I didn't prepare it for you."
Zhang Xiaolong touched his nose and suddenly had an idea. Could it be that Liu Aini and Zhao Xiaoxiao were both in love with each other? I remember that the last time I saw Liu Aini and Zhao Xiaoxiao together, they gave me a pleasant feeling.
Liu Aini blushed and turned her head away from Zhang Xiaolong.
This more and more confirms Zhang Xiaolong's guess, but it is really shocking. Liu Aini is the daughter of a district mayor in Shanghai. She comes from an official family. She has received a good education since she was a child. How could she become a lesbian? It's amazing.
Zhang Xiaolong looked at Liu Aini carefully. This girl is actually quite beautiful, but it's a pity.
After a while, when the meal was ordered, Zhao Xiaoxiao came over.
After the meal, Zhang Xiaolong asked: "Xiaoxiao, have you finished the things I want you to get for me?"
Zhao Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "It's done. When the equipment comes, I'll show it to you."
The three of them drank some more after-dinner wine. Liu Aini clung closely to Zhao Xiaoxiao, not saying a word, just smiling sweetly. Zhang Xiaolong concluded that they must be in a relationship.
After a while, someone delivered two large leather boxes. Zhao Xiaoxiao took out eight laptops from them and asked Liu Aini to help him set up all the computers.
After connecting to the wireless network, a huge sales platform appeared in front of Zhang Xiaolong.
Zhang Xiaolong personally operated it and it was quite simple.
"According to your request, I built this sales platform and acquired a small express delivery company specifically to sell the new No. 4."
Zhang Xiaolong nodded and asked: "Will it be tracked?"
"No, we change servers every three days. The terminals are all located in Thailand, Vietnam, Myanmar and other places. It is impossible to track us, and we are only open to regular customers in the industry, so it is safer."
Zhao Xiaoxiao was very confident in herself, but she was also a little confused and asked: "Landlord, didn't you say you wouldn't take drugs? Why did you suddenly do it again?