The Spring City in April is already full of green.
Zhang Xiaolong thought he had arrived early, but found that most of the big guys were here. He happened to catch up with the succession celebration of the two new platinum members.
Liu Chuan and Xu Rongbo became platinum members successively.
Liu Chuan is worthy of his reputation, he has inherited everything from Chen Si.
Xu Rongbo was a bit miserable. Everyone knew that he was a puppet. The three elders of the Black Alliance who followed him were the ones who really held the real power: Xu Junchen, Xu Hongcheng, and Hu Zhenjiang. These three people restrained each other in the Black Alliance and formed a network around Xu Rongbo.
A wonderful balance.
The banquet was held at the Royal Resort on the banks of Dianchi Lake.
Because the wind blowing from the lake was still a bit cold, everyone gathered in the luxurious restaurant of the resort to enjoy the beautiful scenery of Dianchi Lake through the floor-to-ceiling glass windows.
Zhang Xiaolong chatted with everyone and found Xu Rongbo standing alone in front of the window, looking at the Dianchi Lake outside the window.
Zhang Xiaolong walked over and asked: "Xu Rongbo, are you still used to it recently?"
Xu Rongbo glanced at Zhang Xiaolong, then looked in the direction of Dianchi Lake, and said: "I used to work in water conservancy, but now I resigned and devoted myself to being a gangster brother."
Zhang Xiaolong could hear the sadness in Xu Rongbo's tone, but he had no way to comfort him.
Xu Rongbo sighed and said: "Every time I wake up, it feels like a dream."
"Do you regret it?"
"Sometimes, but if I think about it carefully, I don't regret it at all." Xu Rongbo turned around and pointed at Xu Junchen, Xu Hongcheng and Hu Zhenjiang, who were divided into two sides and chatting with others, and said: "If it weren't for me, they would fight right away.
, and I don’t know how many people will die.”
"It seems you understand."
"I'm like Sima Rui, the first emperor of the Eastern Jin Dynasty. He was clearly sitting on the throne, but he had to deal with Wang Dao's brothers and many clans. We only have one position and nothing else."
Xu Rongbo is indeed a man of culture, citing such an ancient example.
Zhang Xiaolong didn't know who Sima Rui was, but he knew that Xu Rongbo had nothing but a good-looking seat.
When Hu Zhenjiang saw Zhang Xiaolong and Xu Rongbo standing together, he walked over, greeted Zhang Xiaolong, and then said: "Boss Zhang, long time no see. The Black Alliance was successfully established thanks to Boss Zhang's manipulation."
"I don't dare to take it seriously. I just go with the flow." Zhang Xiaolong's words were polite.
Hu Zhenjiang asked: "This Pinlan Conference will definitely elect a new president. Who will Boss Zhang choose?"
"Choose the one that's most suitable, or the one that's least threatening."
Zhang Xiaolong didn't answer. Although he already had the answer in his heart, there was no need to tell Hu Zhenjiang. His last sentence made Hu Zhenjiang look at Xu Rongbo. Among the existing platinum members of the Pinlan Club, Xu Rongbo was the least threatening.
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It was impossible to choose Xu Rongbo. Hu Zhenjiang looked at the field again. The only person who was qualified and had the best relationship with Zhang Xiaolong was Hou Jun from the Nanjun Gang.
Hu Zhenjiang thought he had guessed what Zhang Xiaolong was thinking, but he was completely wrong.
He said goodbye to Xu Rongbo and Hu Zhenjiang and walked towards Hou Jun, which further confirmed Hu Zhenjiang's guess.
Zhang Xiaolong and Hou Jun chatted for a while, then left the hall and went to the salon to rest. No one was present. Zhang Xiaolong asked: "Father-in-law, do you want to compete for the president of Pinlan Association?"
Hou Jun smiled and shook his head and said: "Xiaolong, it's not easy to be the president of Pinlan Society!"
"If my father-in-law withdraws, it will be an advantage for Mr. Guang, and the others will not be able to compete with Mr. Guang." Zhang Xiaolong has long understood that Guangshan is bound to win this Pinlan Conference.
Hou Jun said: "We gangsters don't make much money, but the same cannot be said for those businessmen. In my opinion, Wang Dun from the business world is likely to run for office."
Wang Dun is the oldest among the business tycoons. He is almost 70 this year, and he is considered highly respected. It is rumored that Wang Dun is a descendant of the Langya Wang family. It is said that the family inheritance has been passed down since the Western Jin Dynasty and has a family history of more than a thousand years.
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However, no one believes it is true. Maybe Wang Dun is bragging.
However, Wang Dun's wealth cannot be ignored. The Wang family's companies are involved in almost all profitable businesses. It is said that there are tens of thousands of subsidiaries under it. Some people secretly call Wang Dun: the King of Kings.
If Wang Dun comes forward to compete for the president of Pinlan Society, Guangshan will really have to deal with it carefully.
Zhang Xiaolong asked: "Will Guanglao harmonize Wang Dun?"
"It's not easy. Even dealing with Chen Si, they have been planning for three years, but they still have to be replaced. If Wang Dun falls, it will probably cause millions of people to lose their jobs. Then the problem will be big."
When Hou Jun talks to Zhang Xiaolong, there is no need to hide it.
The two were chatting about the current situation when gambling king Zhang Feng knocked on the door and walked in.
"King of Gamblers." Zhang Xiaolong stood up and greeted.
Hou Jun sat and waved, saying: "Old Yang, sit down, you can't stay outside anymore."
Zhang Feng sat down and said, "It's so annoying. Tang Zhen and Qiu Zhengqing both came to talk to me. Lu Lun was there to help. After talking for a long time, they asked me to support Guangshan. After a few of them left, Wang Dun and Gao Xue came over again.
, let me support Wang Dun.”
Zhang Feng said it bluntly, he regarded Hou Jun and Zhang Xiaolong as his own.
Hou Jun laughed loudly and said, "I knew they were going to do this."
Zhang Xiaolong sat down, poured Zhang Feng a cup of tea with his own hands, and helped Hou Jun fill up the cup.
Zhang Feng nodded his thanks and asked: "Xiaolong, will Mr. Zhang come to this Pinlan Conference?"
Zhang Xiaolong shook his head and said: "I don't know, I haven't seen my master for a long time."
Zhang Xiaolong felt a trace of sadness in his heart. Only a few people knew about Zhang Tiansheng's death. If the news of Zhang Tiansheng's death spread, the world would probably be in chaos.
Zhang Feng sighed, looked at Zhang Xiaolong and said gently: "Xiaolong, who are your parents?"
"I am an orphan, and I don't know who they are."
When it comes to his parents, Zhang Xiaolong doesn't take them seriously in his words.
Zhang Feng asked: "Xiaolong, haven't you looked for it?"
"If I don't have that spare time, they will just leave me. Why should I go to them? It will only cause trouble." Zhang Xiaolong looked indifferent.
Zhang Feng laughed loudly, tapped Zhang Xiaolong with his finger, and said, "You are really open-minded!"
Zhang Xiaolong smiled and said: "I have a big heart, and I can't even tolerate any troubles."
Hou Jun looked at Zhang Feng and wondered how Zhang Feng could take such a liking to Zhang Xiaolong and actually come to Zhang Xiaolong's door to get close to him.
Zhang Xiaolong also saw that Zhang Feng was interested in making friends, and he was happy to make friends with the gambling king. Who said that the most promising thing in this world is interpersonal relationships.
The three platinum members were chatting in the small salon. To outsiders, they were definitely conspiring.
Everyone in the hall turned their attention to the entrance of the small salon. Many people wanted to go in, but they hesitated and failed.
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After finally staying up until the banquet was over, Zhang Xiaolong moved directly into Hou Jun's house, and then sneaked out through the back door to see Wang Xue.
Back home, when Wang Xue saw Zhang Xiaolong, her face immediately showed a happy smile, and she ran out to greet Zhang Xiaolong, giggling non-stop.
This frightened Zhang Xiaolong. He hurriedly hugged Wang Xue and said angrily: "No wonder my mother-in-law said you were born by a monkey. Your belly is so obvious. Why don't you be more honest!"
Wang Ting came out wearing an apron. When she saw the two of them, she angrily said to Zhang Xiaolong: "Xiaolong, it would be nice if you came back. I can't stand this monkey alone. I'm pregnant and I don't know how to be honest."
Wang Xue made faces at Wang Ting. She was relying on the baby in her belly and was not afraid of anything.
Alas! Zhang Xiaolong sighed secretly and touched Wang Xue's hair lovingly. He couldn't bear to blame this little girl.
After entering the house and taking a look, the originally smooth floor was covered with a layer of plastic to prevent people from falling if the ground was too slippery. This was originally laid when there were children, but Wang Xue was too naughty, so Wang Ting had to find it in advance.
People paved the ground.
Zhang Xiaolong supported Wang Xue, pushed her back onto the sofa, and then surrounded her with pillows.
Wang Xue giggled and was super obedient.
Wang Ting shook her head and said, "She! I'm afraid she will only listen to you."
Wang Xue made a face again, and then said: "Sister, if you don't go back and take a look, the food will be burnt."
"Yeah!" Wang Ting then remembered the dishes in the kitchen.
Zhang Xiaolong held Wang Xue in his arms again and kissed her forehead. This little girl is so cute, I love her so much!
Wang Xue asked with a smile: "Husband, aren't you busy with your business now?"
"I came back to Spring City because of business. I will stay there for about a month. When you give birth to the child and raise it well, I will take you to City A."
Zhang Xiaolong had long wanted to take Wang Xue away, but Wang Xue was pregnant and was not suitable for the tiring journey.
"Okay! Okay!"
Wang Xue clapped her hands and seemed to be moving in the direction of a monkey again. Zhang Xiaolong hurriedly pushed Wang Xue back and couldn't let her fuss anymore.
"Husband, take my sister to City A too."
Wang Xue suddenly said something. At this time, Zhang Xiaolong was coming out with the food. When he heard Wang Xue's words, his hands shook and he almost dropped the food in his hand to the ground.
Wang Ting said angrily: "What nonsense are you talking about? Come and eat quickly."
"Sister, I can't live without you, why don't you marry your husband too." Wang Xue suddenly said this. I really don't know what was going on in her little head.
Wang Ting said angrily: "Don't talk nonsense."
Zhang Xiaolong coughed hard, knocked Wang Xue's head lightly, and scolded: "Don't talk nonsense."