There was a light aroma permeating Zhao Zhao's car, and after a few sniffs, he couldn't help but feel relaxed all over.
After the car started moving, I took a look in the rearview mirror and saw that the thugs were driving behind me.
After driving for a while, Zhao Zhao asked me again: "Yifeng, how did you do it?"
"Huh!?" I couldn't help but be stunned for a moment and didn't understand what Zhao Zhao meant.
Zhao Zhao said: "You, I have investigated you, oh, don't get me wrong, I have no malice, I am just curious, I told you before! I have investigated you, so I know a lot about your deeds, in just two years
Over time, you have jumped from an unknown ordinary high school student to a powerful figure in Xingzhou, and even the overlord. How you did it, I have never been able to understand."
I smiled and asked, "What can't you understand?"
Zhao Zhao turned gently in the direction and said to me: "When you killed Xiao Kai, the power gap between you and him was so big, but you accomplished the feat of a snake swallowing an elephant. I think that
It is also an important turning point in your success, but this turning point is so legendary. You first killed Xiao Kai's red stick Yan Wu alone, and then took over Bai Qi and Xiao Dao in a short period of time, thus giving you and Xiao Kai a powerful balance of power.
Major changes have taken place. Without these two people, you would not be able to beat Xiao Kai."
Zhao Zhao's analysis was very thorough, so I nodded and said, "In the process of killing Xiao Kai, Bai Qi and Xiao Dao really played an indispensable role."
Of course, this is one of the reasons why I divided most of Xiao Kai's territory between two people.
Zhao Zhao then said: "I have heard a little bit about how Bai Qi followed you, but why Xiaodao followed you, I can't figure it out at all. So, Yi Feng, I have always been very curious about you, thinking that you are
A man full of fascination, and I happen to like and appreciate this kind of man the most."
I couldn't help but be startled and said, "Zhao Zhao, it's easy for me to misunderstand what you said."
Zhao Zhao smiled and changed the subject again: "I'll take you to meet an elder in our family later. He is my uncle and the current leader of our family. This time, I will use Jin Laowai to discuss the cooperation.
, and he has the final say.”
"Oh, I thought you would be responsible." I said casually.
I also knew in my heart that the invitation to come to Shijiazhuang this time, from beginning to end, was probably for the attention of the Zhao Zhao family and not her personal wishes.
Zhao Zhao turned to look at me, and then continued: "Our family values your power in Xingzhou and is prepared to treat you as an important partner, so my uncle will not let me have an overly deep friendship with you.
, he sent me to pick you up today just because I have dealt with you."
There were some complaints in Zhao Zhao's words, which were complaints about her uncle. Just as I was about to ask more questions, she changed the topic again: "The person who will be responsible for contacting you in the future may be my cousin. He may be a bit frivolous. You should be more tolerant."
Stay focused."
I nodded and said, "Don't worry, for your sake, I will do it."
Zhao Zhao smiled at me. It was a sweet and beautiful smile. I was in a trance at that time.
The car was driven west along the Third Ring Road. In about forty minutes, we drove to the foot of a large mountain.
I also asked Zhao Zhao about the route along the way, and she told me that instead of going into the city today, she would go to her family's villa in the mountainous area on the western outskirts of Shijiazhuang. His uncle and cousin would be there today.
Although Shijiazhuang is a plain city, its west side is a branch of the Taihang Mountains. The city has developed suddenly here, but where there are mountains, there are scenery, so many scenic spots and private villas in Shijiazhuang are located here.
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After Zhao Zhao’s introduction, I had a preliminary idea of Shijiazhuang.
We drove up the mountain along a mountain road for a while, and then passed a village before arriving at the villa Zhao Zhao mentioned.
A large three-story white European-style building is located in the mountains. There is a row of bungalows next to it that should be garages, warehouses and other buildings. Among the villas are lawns and paths, and a fountain of more than ten square meters.
There is a pool, and several semi-naked marble statues in European style can be seen along the edge of the path.
Our car stopped in an open space outside the villa. After getting off the car, Zhao Zhao led us to the gate of the villa.
Only then did I discover that there was an indescribable landscape stone placed at the entrance of the villa. On the smooth side near the front, there were four large characters "Zhao's Mansion" engraved on it. Next to the large characters, there was a row of small red characters.
It's so crooked that I can't recognize it! I heard from Zhao Zhao that it was written in seal script and was personally nominated by her grandfather, including the four big characters, which were written by her grandfather himself and then engraved by a master carver.
After listening to Zhao Zhao's introduction, I said: "I can tell from a glance that your grandfather comes from a scholarly family."
Zhao Zhao nodded, and then said: "Let's go in, my uncle is already waiting in a hurry."
Just as Zhao Zhao was talking, two men wearing white loose-fitting trousers had already walked over. I felt that this should be the uniform dress of everyone in the Zhao family.
It looks a bit like "kung fu costume".
"Miss, you are back." A man walking in front greeted us.
Zhao Zhao nodded and said, "Axing, where are my uncle and cousin?"
The man named Asing replied respectfully: "The master and the young master are both in the study. They also said that if the lady brings all the guests, they will let you take the guests directly to the study."
"Miss? Master? Young Master?" If I hadn't been sober, I would have thought I had traveled to the Republic of China period.
Zhao Zhao waved his hand and sent Ah Xing and the two away, and then said to me: "Do you think this kind of title is very old-fashioned? I think it is very old-fashioned too, but I can't help it. This is the tradition left by my grandfather.
Everyone in the family must call us that."
I nodded and said nothing. Rich people can build a small world. On the premise of not endangering national security, even if their subordinates call him His Majesty, they will do it.
After walking through the path in the middle of the villa, we arrived at the door of the villa. There were dedicated waiters to guide us. Occasionally, I could see some men in black wearing headphones. These should be villa guards, bodyguards and the like.
After entering the villa, there was a row of red wine racks in the corridor of the hall, which were also filled with red wine.
Zhao Zhao introduced that these were all collected by her grandfather when he was still alive. Many of them are wines and are top-quality wines. After drinking this bottle, there will be no similar wines.
Of course, the prices of these collections of red wine are also ridiculously expensive.
It is no exaggeration to say that one bottle can be worth as much as a good car.
When we went upstairs, Zhao Zhao said to me: "Yifeng, please let the thugs and Xiao Dao stay downstairs. Their status is not suitable for meeting my uncle and cousin."
It also stresses status, which makes me feel a little unhappy.
Zhao Zhao seemed to see what I was thinking, so he explained in a soft voice: "This is our family's tradition, and it was left to me by my grandfather. I hope you can forgive me."
The three of us are in each other's villa. If they want to do something against me, it won't help even if the thug and Xiaodao are by my side, so I nodded and said: "Thug, Xiaodao, you two are in the living room."
Come on, don't cause trouble, and try to listen to their arrangements."
The thug and Xiao Dao looked at each other, and then they both nodded.
Zhao Zhao took me upstairs, and while stepping on the stairs, she said to me again: "Do you think everything here is complicated?"
I nodded, that's what I thought too.
Zhao Zhao also smiled and said, "I think so too, so being able to go out for business occasionally is a real pleasure for me."
Soon Zhao Zhao took me to the study room on the second floor. The study room was very large and contained many books. It was almost as big as a small library.
There is a desk and a coffee table in the corner, with sofas and chairs next to them.
There were two people sitting on the sofa next to the coffee table. One looked to be in his forties, and the other looked to be in the same class as Zhao.
The man in his forties wears a Tang suit and cloth shoes, and the young man wears a white shirt, black trousers and shiny leather shoes.
Needless to say, these two people should be Zhao Zhao's uncle and cousin.
Zhao Zhao led me to knock on the door and come in. Zhao Zhao's uncle was sitting on the sofa and just nodded to say hello to me. Zhao Zhao's cousin got up and came over to say hello to Zhao Zhao and then to me.
Shake hands and introduce myself.
"Hello, I am Zhao Yu, Li Yu's Yu. My grandfather gave me the name. He hoped that I could be as literary and talented as Li Yu. Unfortunately, I let him down. I am nothing like Li Yu." Zhao Yu said.
I smiled, and I have to say that he is polite, yet funny, and it is difficult for people to think that he is "frivolous". Of course, this is the first time they have met, and it is still difficult to draw conclusions about his personality.
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I also smiled and said: "Hello, I am Yi Feng."
"Are you crazy about half the city? I know, Zhao Zhao mentions you a lot." Zhao Yu said with a smile.
Zhao Zhao's face turned slightly red and he said: "Cousin, what you said is as if I am interested in him."
We young people simply joked a few words, and the atmosphere became lively.
Then Zhao Zhao respectfully said to her uncle: "Uncle, I brought you the man."
Zhao Zhao's uncle nodded and said, "Well, yes, the young talent is indeed what you said."
I didn't speak immediately because I didn't know how to call Zhao Zhao's uncle. Calling him uncle after Zhao Zhao, although I was not at a disadvantage in terms of seniority, it seemed a bit abrupt.
After hesitating for a moment, I said: "Senior Zhao, you have given me the award."
I personally feel that the title "senior" is quite appropriate.
Zhao Zhao's uncle smiled and said: "For those of you who are not seniors, just follow Zhao Zhao and call me uncle. If you feel awkward, just add my last name in front of uncle."
I nodded and called him "Uncle Zhao" again.
The power of the Zhao family is absolutely unfathomable, so I try to be as gentle as possible in my attitude.
Zhao family? Hey, I suddenly remembered that Zhang Jingwan seemed to have told me that the family in charge of the Green Gang in North China also had the surname Zhao!
Could it be that the "Zhao family" of the Qing Gang is the "Zhao family" of the Zhao Zhao family!?