Zhang Xiaolong asked Qi Fanghang to go in and brought Xu Rongbo out.
Everyone at the Water Conservancy Bureau was shocked. Xu Rongbo was a rare decent person in the Water Conservancy Bureau. He was as honest as water, had outstanding political achievements, and had strong work ability. Why was he arrested by the armed police?
Many people cried for Xu Rongbo in their hearts, thinking that the person who was arrested should be the director or deputy director.
Behind the scenes, someone has begun to prepare difficult materials and prepare to unseat a few of the top leaders in order to prove to everyone that Xu Rongbo is a good person.
Who would have thought that at this time, the underworld would drive a military vehicle to invite people.
When Xu Rongbo saw Qi Fanghang, he asked righteously: "Why are you looking for me?"
Qi Fanghang said: "The Xu family has something that requires your cooperation."
When Xu Rongbo heard this, his eyes showed a hint of helplessness. He had been trying hard to break away from the Xu family all his life, but how could he cut off the blood relationship?
"Mr. Xu Rongbo, we just want to talk to you about something. We don't mean any harm." Qi Fanghang always spoke politely.
Zhang Xiaolong said from the beginning that he must be polite to Xu Rongbo's blog. This is a sign of respect for Xu Rongbo, because he is a good person.
The good man Xu Rongbo nodded and said: "It's okay for me to go with you and explain the matter clearly, so you don't have to worry about it in the future."
"Please."
Xu Rongbo and Qi Fanghang got into another car, and Zhang Xiaolong knocked on the driver's shoulder, indicating that he could leave.
Zhang Xiaolong looked at Wei Dandan beside him and asked: "Little puffer fish, I have a date, what are you going to tell him?"
"To understand something is based on reason, and to act it is based on emotion."
Wei Dandan spoke eloquently, with a hint of joy in his eyebrows, obviously he had come to an idea of getting along.
The convoy drove directly to Xu Junbao's old house, which is an old Russian-style house. It is said that the original owner was a wealthy Russian businessman. When Japan invaded Northeast China, it became the residence of a wealthy Japanese businessman. After the liberation, it was used as a prison for prisoners of war.
Later, it was changed to the Museum of Historical Revolution. In the 1980s, it was purchased by Xu Jun at a guaranteed low price, and Xu Junbao has lived here ever since.
The originally barren land around it has now been built with many villas, and all of them are well-known businessmen living here.
The motorcade stopped at the entrance of the villa. The mansion, which used to be bustling with people, was now empty, with not even a guard left.
Someone opened the door and Qi Fanghang asked Xu Rongbo to get out of the car.
Xu Rongbo looked at the villa in front of him with a bit of sadness in his eyes. He grew up here. When he realized that his childhood happiness was based on the pain of other people, he chose to leave this big house and use his own
A way to atone for your sins, for yourself and your family.
Zhang Xiaolong and others also got out of the car, and he nodded to Mao Junchi.
Mao Junchi took the document and walked to Xu Rongbo, unfolded the document and said: "Mr. Xu, as long as you sign here, this house will belong to you."
Xu Rongbo looked at the document, but did not take it. Instead, he looked at Qi Fanghang, Zhang Xiaolong and others. He frowned and said, "You are not the police, who are you?"
Zhang Xiaolong came over and said, "My name is Zhang Xiaolong, and my friends on the street call me Landlord Zhang."
Xu Rongbo said angrily without a good face: "I don't want to have any contact with the underworld. Send me back. I still have a lot of work to do."
"Mr. Xu, there is a more important job for you to do here." Zhang Xiaolong was very polite.
"I don't want to hear it." Xu Rongbo strode out.
Zhang Xiaolong said loudly: "Mr. Xu, if you leave now, I'm afraid many people will die. I think you should have heard about what happened some time ago."
Xu Rongbo stopped abruptly. He turned back to look at Zhang Xiaolong, his eyes beginning to hesitate.
Zhang Xiaolong made an invitation and said: "Mr. Xu, let's go into the room and talk. I think you must miss this place very much."
"I'll just listen to what you have to say."
Xu Rongbo followed Zhang Xiaolong into the villa. The huge villa was in ruins. It had been in chaos for several months, and almost everything of value had been stolen.
From Xu Rongbo's eyes, you can see a trace of sadness.
Zhang Xiaolong invited Xu Rongbo into a living room like a master and asked politely: "Mr. Xu, what would you like to drink?"
Xu Rongbo said: "I don't drink. If you have anything to say, just tell me."
Zhang Xiaolong got straight to the point and said: "Many people died this winter. According to incomplete statistics, more than 2,000 people died in total, and even more people were injured."
"What does this have to do with me?"
Xu Rongbo snorted coldly, but his eyes swayed. He still cared in his heart.
Zhang Xiaolong explained: "The reason why this winter was so chaotic was because Xu Junbao was killed and the Xu family was leaderless. Because there was no unified command, many people died in vain when resisting the invasion of the Russian Mafia. However, after the Russian Mafia retreated,
, I’m afraid more people will die.”
Zhang Xiaolong looked at Xu Rongbo, waiting for Xu Rongbo to ask questions.
Talking to smart people is not troublesome at all. Xu Rongbo has already understood what Zhang Xiaolong means. In order to become the second Xu Junbao, a more brutal and bloody battle will be inevitable, and I am afraid more people will die.
After waiting for a while, Zhang Xiaolong said: "I was entrusted by the Pinlan Society to come here to mediate. I hope that Heilongjiang can form a regional alliance to prevent the outbreak of underworld civil war as much as possible."
Xu Rongbo asked: "What can I do?"
Zhang Xiaolong said: "The new alliance needs a puppet leader who will not threaten anyone."
Xu Rongbo's expression changed. He did not want to be the leader of the alliance. Zhang Xiaolong did not intend to give up and continued: "Regardless of your status or power, you are suitable to be the leader of the alliance."
"What power do I have?" Xu Rongbo shook his head. He was not just out to fool around.
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said: "You have power. At least seven platinum elders of the Pinlan Society support your rise to power. I hope that after you become the leader of the alliance, you can balance the interests of all parties and at least prevent them from fighting."
"How can you be so sure?" Xu Rongbo didn't quite believe Zhang Xiaolong's words. He also knew the Pinlan Society and even more about his own abilities. How could Elder Bai Jin of the Pinlan Society be optimistic about him?
Zhang Xiaolong pointed at himself and said: "I am one of the platinum elders, and I am here on behalf of Guang Lao, the honorary president of the Pinlan Society."
In fact, it was Yang Yihui's intention to find Xu Rongbo. The reason why he was blamed on Guang Lao was to make it look legitimate. Guang Lao had an official background.
"Guangshan?"
Xu Rongbo lowered his head and fell into deep thought.
At this time, two horse boys came in, brought in two full boxes of documents, and placed them on the table under Wei Dandan's instructions.
Zhang Xiaolong pointed to the two boxes and said, "You can take a look at the people who died this winter."
Xu Rongbo took out a folder from the box. It was a police file containing bloody photos and police investigation reports.
On the folder, there is a line written: "Gangster File 32"
Xu Rongbo closed the folder heavily and took a deep breath, his expression showing great pain.
Wei Dandan nodded to Zhang Xiaolong, and Zhang Xiaolong said softly: "Mr. Xu, I know that you have been trying to atone for your family's sins for so many years, and I hope you can feel better on your conscience."
This statement was studied by Zhang Xiaolong and Wei Dandan. It is also a gamble. If it is right, Xu Rongbo can be forced to submit. If it is wrong, they can also think of other ways.
Xu Rongbo trembled, his expression even more painful.
Zhang Xiaolong continued: "Now is an opportunity for redemption. Buddha said: I am not as good as hell, who will go to hell. Being the leader of this alliance may go against your previous dreams and may even be regarded as a bad person, but it can save more people."
, although these people are a bunch of rubbish, a bunch of people who waste food while alive and waste land after death."
"This...what does this have to do with me..."
Xu Rongbo gritted his teeth and no longer dared to look at the folders in the two boxes on the table, as if they were two Pandora's boxes.
Zhang Xiaolong waved, Qi Fanghang brought red wine and placed a glass in front of Xu Rongbo.
Zhang Xiaolong took a sip. Sometimes he shouldn't speak too fast. Let Xu Rongbo think about it first. Maybe the effect would be better.
Xu Rongbo thought for a long time, then raised his head and asked: "Are there no other candidates besides me?"
"Originally there were two. The first one was your brother Xu Ronghe, but after investigation, it was found that he colluded with the Russian mafia and hired assassins to assassinate your grandfather Xu Junbao and his uncle Xu Hongjun."
After Zhang Xiaolong finished speaking, he looked at Xu Rongbo, his face looked even more ugly.
"The second candidate is Hu Zhenjiang, but he has been squeezed out of the Xu family by your uncles, and he has made too many enemies. If he is allowed to be the leader of the alliance, internal fighting will still be inevitable. There are also some other people, more or less
They all have their faults, and if they are allowed to be alliance leaders, something will happen to them."
After Zhang Xiaolong finished speaking, he pointed at Xu Rongbo and said, "You are the most suitable candidate."
"Puppet leader..." Xu Rongbo showed a wry smile.
When leaving the villa, Xu Rongbo signed the house contract, which was regarded as agreeing to Zhang Xiaolong's request.
Zhang Xiaolong asked Qi Fanghang to send Xu Rongbo back. Looking at the car driving away, Zhang Xiaolong said to Wei Dandan next to him: "Xu Rongbo must be feeling bad. Is your uncle helping him or harming him?"
"I don't know." Wei Dandan probably felt sad as well, and he was angrily speaking.
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Three days later, the division of Xu Junbao's estate was completed, and Hu Zhenjiang also received a sum of money, which was better than nothing.