"The Attaché of Zhe Pengguo's Consulate in Tianjin and Mr. Zhiying Er are here!"
Following the shout of the singer, just as they walked into the gate chatting and laughing, everyone who was preparing for the second part of the "Apprenticeship Ceremony" actually looked at each other and fell into a deathly silence.
Many people's expressions became strange.
Why are the Zhepeng people here?
Since the war in Rehe, anti-Japanese sentiment has been rising across the country. People in Zhepeng are now the shit on the street, and anyone who touches it will be called a traitor.
However, the Zhepeng people have always been arrogant. Several anti-Japanese demonstrations organized by the people in Tianjin were all destroyed by the Zhepeng people either by putting pressure on the authorities or by directly taking action.
The authorities are weak, but the people dare to be angry but dare not speak out.
But except Geng Liangchen!
Who doesn’t know that not long ago, the notorious Yuan Wenhui, a running dog of the Zhe Peng people who was full of evil deeds, kowtowed at the door of Geng’s mansion and begged for mercy, then disappeared.
But Zhe Peng didn't even say a word afterward!
In addition to the Wu Zantong before, and the assassination of Zhang Jingyao, which Su Yi has never admitted, the people of Jinmen know very well that Geng Liangchen and the Zhepeng people are working against each other.
So now that the Zhepeng people suddenly arrived, no one suspected that Su Yi and the Zhepeng people were colluding. Instead, they all thought that the Zhepeng people were here to stir up trouble and cause destruction.
Everyone's eyes fell on Su Yi's face, waiting to see his reaction.
After all, he is the master here.
"Master Geng, either I go and kill him..."
Zhao Dezhu looked angry, but he only spoke halfway when Su Yi reached out to stop him.
"The martial arts hall is opening today. I'm very happy to open the door." Su Yi said, "Everyone who comes is a guest. There is no reason to drive people away. Go and welcome the guests."
"Yes." Zhao Dezhu hurried away.
Su Yi turned around with a smile and clasped his fists at everyone, looked around and said loudly: "Everyone, please go inside and take your seats first. I'm sorry that Geng can't accompany me. Zhe Peng is here. No matter what, I can't be rude. But he's not like that either."
To save face, let all senior friends stay here to welcome them. I will wait here and go in later."
"Boss Geng, aren't you going to push us away so you can beat the little devil?" Someone in the crowd shouted, "Don't dare to be impulsive. We are celebrating today and it is not appropriate to see blood."
This statement made everyone burst into laughter.
Su Yi followed the reputation and found out that it was An Yufeng from the Hong Gang, an old acquaintance.
At this moment, he was winking at Su Yi.
Su Yi couldn't laugh or cry, and said: "Don't worry, Geng won't call the guests who come to the door."
These words made everyone smile knowingly again.
Gong Baosen clasped his fists and smiled: "Everyone, please come in!"
Then everyone walked inside together.
Su Yi nodded to An Yufeng, who was not far away, and expressed his gratitude.
This person seemed to be making jokes, but he was actually helping Su Yi out of trouble.
After all, it was Su Yi who wanted to separate the big guys and spend time alone with the Zhe Peng people. Those who have too much on their minds would inevitably murmur in their hearts. An Yufeng's move was to dispel everyone's doubts and remind everyone who Geng Liangchen was.
This is not the first time that An Yufeng has helped Su Yi. Su Yi and this person have a tacit understanding of being a gentleman.
After all the guests had entered, the smile on Su Yi's face faded a bit, and she turned back to look out the door.
At the right time, Zhao Dezhu was leading the man in a suit to walk in. Who was He Zhiyinger?
The person following him is his most loyal lackey, Kameda Ichiro.
Su Yi calmly watched the two of them arrive, and He Zhiying Er smiled brightly. After standing at attention, he bowed slightly and said loudly: "Geng Sang! Congratulations on the opening of your martial arts gym. Please accept the small gift..."
When he said this, Kameda Ichiro behind him took a step forward, held a gift box in both hands and bowed to hand it over.
He Zhiyinger continued: "Geng Sang, I hope you don't mind my uninvited visit, I'm rude!"
At the end, he bowed again.
Su Yi nodded to Zhao Dezhu, who stepped forward and took the gift from Kameda Ichiro.
Su Yi calmly clasped his fists and said, "The visitor is a guest. Mr. He Zhi, please come in."
"Thank you!" He Zhiyinger bowed slightly again, fully demonstrating the craftsmanship of Zhepeng people.
"Geng Sang, I originally planned to visit you earlier." As he walked in, he and Zhiying Er took the initiative to initiate a conversation, "But recently I have been on business in Rehe and did not return to Tianmen until yesterday."
"Really?" Su Yi smiled slightly without showing any unnecessary expressions or eyes, "I asked why Mr. Hezhi was never at the Hezhi Mansion, and he didn't even go to his favorite places, Yingzi Tavern and Changping Club.
"
These words made He Zhi Ying Er stop in his tracks, his face changed drastically, and he turned around suddenly to look at Su Yi, his eyes shining brightly.
It is true that he was not at Hezhi Mansion during this period, but he did not go to Rehe either.
He was afraid that Su Yi would take risks and wanted to catch him or kill him, so he had been secretly hiding in the izakaya opened by his lover - Sakurako Tavern.
But from time to time he would go to his other secret base, the Changping Club, to stay for a few days. He also deliberately kept his whereabouts irregular.
And Su Yi just mentioned these two places!
What does this mean?
It shows that Su Yi actually has the whereabouts of He Zhiying Er all along!
After thinking about this, He Zhiying felt a chill in his heart.
He felt a creeping fear when he thought about the fact that he had thought he was safe these days, but was actually being watched by the God of Death the whole time and was always on the verge of death.
"Don't be nervous." Su Yi smiled and said to He Zhi Ying Er, "Mr. He Zhi, don't you think that the fact that I didn't do anything is also an expression of goodwill?"
Hechi Takaji's expression was uncertain, and he suddenly smiled: "It is indeed a sign of goodwill, but I was rude."
He bowed slightly to Su Yi again.
"Geng Sang, can I call you Mr. Liangchen?" He Zhiying Er asked.
"The name is just a code name, you can do whatever you want." Su Yi smiled.
"Then please don't be so polite. You can call me Ying Er or He Zhi." He Zhi Ying Er said, "Also, Mr. Liangchen, please rest assured that I am here today just to express my congratulations to you.
Without any other intention, I will never do anything to embarrass or embarrass my friends."
"Given the current opposition between you and me, your coming to my place in public has already made me very embarrassed and embarrassed." Su Yi said calmly.
Not only was Hechi Takaji not angry, but he smiled: "Oh? Are you feeling embarrassed by this, Mr. Ryotatsu? That means you also regard me as a friend."
"Maybe." Su Yiruo smiled at him thoughtfully, "Please, Mr. Hezhi?"
"Thank you!" He Zhiying bowed.
When Su Yi and Zhiying Er walked into the martial arts performance hall, the bustling scene that was originally buzzing suddenly became silent.
Everyone paid attention and looked at the four people who walked in.
Both Su Yi and He Zhi Ying Er had the same expressions as usual.
On the other hand, Zhao Dezhu and Kameda Ichiro behind him both felt quite uncomfortable.
Su Yi led He Zhiying Er to one of the tables at the front. This table was filled with representatives from various concession industry bureaus.
"Mr. Hezhi, can you take a seat here?" Su Yi said.
But Takaji Wachi looked around and his eyes fell on another table.
At that table, seven people were sitting: Gong Baosen, Shang Yunxiang, Yu Xuezhong's representative, Chen Shi, Yixiantian, Guo Changsheng and An Yufeng from the Hong Gang.
"Mr. Liangchen, I'm here today as a friend, not as a public official." He Zhiyinger said to Su Yi, "So, can I sit over there?"
"Sorry, the seats over there are already full!" Su Yi didn't answer, so Zhao Dezhu responded coldly.
He Zhiyinger looked at Su Yi.
Su Yi was silent.
Kazuchi Takaji smiled: "What if I have to sit?"
"You..." Zhao Dezhu's expression changed.
"Zhuzhu, go and arrange tables and chairs for Mr. Hezhi to attend alone!" Su Yi smiled and said to Zhao Dezhu, "Mr. Hezhi is a distinguished guest, so he needs special treatment to show respect. Do you understand?"
Zhao Dezhu grinned: "I understand! Let's do it now."
Su Yi watched Zhao Dezhu turn and leave, then turned to He Zhi Ying Er and smiled and said: "Mr. He Zhi, the apprenticeship ceremony is about to begin. I will stay with you less. I am not taking good care of you. I am sorry for you."
"Young Master Liangchen, you can do whatever you want and don't worry about me." He Zhiying Er said with a smile.
Su Yi nodded slightly to He Zhiyinger, then turned around and went to the stage.
Kameda Ichiro looked angry and was about to step forward to grab Su Yi, but Kazuchi Takaji stretched out his hand to stop him.
"He Zhisang, you..."
"As the guest does, the host does as he pleases." He Zhiyinger said with a smile, as if he didn't care at all.
Soon Zhao Dezhu moved tables and chairs for He Zhiyinger alone and let him sit in the aisle.
There was only one table in the empty corridor, and only one person, Zhiying Er, sat there.
Kameda Ichiro stood behind Wachi Takaji, his face ashen.
I don’t know if Zhao Dezhu did it on purpose or if he forgot about him and didn’t move a chair for him.
The specialness here naturally attracted the attention of guests.
Feeling the strange looks from everyone, He Zhiyinger remained calm and composed, as if he had never seen him before.
But Kameda Ichiro couldn't stand it anymore. He looked at everyone who looked at him viciously and glared back, just like a vicious dog protecting his master.
At this time, Su Yi had already walked to the stage. He glanced at He Zhiyinger who was awkward in the middle of the corridor and ignored them.
He knew very well that He Zhiyinger's purpose was to sit at Gong Baosen's table as his friend, but sitting like this in front of everyone, what would others think?
What would Gong Baosen’s table think?
Come and watch the ceremony. Isn’t it awkward to sit at the same table as the chief secret agent Zhe Peng?
So Su Yi would naturally not let this happen.
When He Zhiyinger made this request, he was actually testing Su Yi's bottom line.
Next, he will test Su Yi's bottom line step by step, because he consciously holds Su Yi's handle. Through such step-by-step testing, he will gradually make Su Yi get used to some of his "arrogant and rude" requests.
It doesn't matter if he is rejected once or twice, because this person is really patient and knows how to be patient.
A martial arts school is a place where martial arts is taught, so opening a martial arts studio naturally has the gift of accepting disciples.
There are thirty apprentices in total, all of whom Su Yi has carefully selected over the past few days.
Among them, two people are particularly eye-catching.
One of them was blond and blue-eyed, and he was Bill Underwood, who had previously won the runner-up in the Chinese Martial Arts Elite Competition.
The other person is not a stranger to Jinmen Martial Arts. He is the former disciple of Zheng Shan Ao and the manager of Zheng Shan Ao Martial Arts Hall - Dong Dayou.
Bill Underwood is wearing apprentice uniform and standing with the apprentices who are about to become apprentices.
However, Dong Dayou presided over the apprenticeship ceremony as a martial arts school manager.
Originally, the apprenticeship ceremony had to be witnessed by the elders of the master's sect, but Su Yi was new to the court, so there were not many elders of the master's sect.
So he was sitting alone on the Taishi chair, waiting for his disciples to come forward one by one to offer tea.
Every time a person kneels down, he first loudly announces his name and place of origin, and then says something like, "I heard Master Geng's virtues and talents, and I came here because of his fame. I ask my mentor to take him under his wing and teach me his skills."
At this time, they will serve a cup of tea, called apprenticeship tea.
If Su Yi agrees, he will take the tea cup and take a sip.
Dong Dayou, who is presiding next to him, will sing the person's name loudly, saying that this person has good character and can be cultivated, and then asks whether he has committed any violations of law or discipline, or whether he has committed crimes; whether he is a sincere apprentice and has devoted himself to learning skills.
Come; are you willing to abide by the rules of the sect and respect the teacher?
After three questions, the disciple will offer the "teacher ceremony" and then perform the kowtow ceremony.
After the ceremony is completed, there will be a genealogy clerk nearby who will record the disciple's name on the martial arts school's genealogy. This step is called "recording the door wall".
After completing this step, the master-disciple relationship is officially established.
Thirty apprentices have to come to apprentice one by one, and the steps are very cumbersome.
And there is an order of who comes first and who comes last. The first person to become a disciple must be the senior brother, and those in the back row are all junior brothers.
This is a rule, and it is also an indispensable ritual for apprenticeship in martial arts. It is inevitable. Even if Su Yi finds it troublesome, he cannot avoid it.
The apprenticeship ceremony for thirty people took at least an hour, and then Su Yi had to announce the sect rules, encourage the disciples, and then thank the guests attending the ceremony. Only then did he enter the next stage - the thank you banquet.
As Su Yi announced that the banquet was open, the hot and cold dishes that had been prepared began to arrive on the table smoothly.
On the stage, the singing troupe also began to prepare for the warm-up.
The originally solemn atmosphere suddenly became lively, with endless laughter and laughter.
At this time, Su Yi, as the master, has to lead his disciples around the table to toast and say some words of thanks. Even He Zhiying Er cannot stop him.
A round of drinks was served, and the theater team on the stage was ready. A play of "Catch and Release Cao" was about to be performed.
Meng Xiaodong, dressed as an old student, immediately won applause from the audience as soon as he appeared.
Just when Su Yi was about to sit down at Gong Baosen's table to watch the show with everyone, He Zhiyinger left the table and walked over to Su Yi.
"Master Liangchen, if you can, please sit with me at the table." He smiled and said to Su Yi, "I think we should have a good chat. What do you think, Master Liangchen?"
Su Yi thought for a while and smiled: "That's fine."
A showdown is a matter of time. He Zhiyinger wanted to use this occasion to negotiate with Su Yi, but he obviously had other purposes and thoughts.
But when the soldiers come, they will block it, and when the water comes, the earth covers it.
What you should face must be faced sooner or later, so let’s face it now.
On the stage, the white-faced Cao Cao was singing in chains: "I jumped into the dragon pool to escape from the tiger's den to avoid disaster. Who knew that Zhongmu County was caught in the trap again? Standing angrily on the dripping eaves, let's see how Chen Gong punished me...