The assassination of Yizinong and the statements of the Chinese government, as well as the statements of the extremist organization claiming responsibility for the assassination, made the speculation about Yizinong's "traitor theory" self-evident, and Dai Mengyan's "traitor mother-in-law" naturally ceased to exist.
The past grievances fermented people's admiration. At this time, "Sister Meng" undoubtedly has more commercial value. Therefore, those companies such as film industry, advertising, and performance... those friends who were familiar and unfamiliar... whoever has the conditions
People coming to France are here. There are many vehicles coming downstairs from Dai Mengyan’s apartment every day. The street is not wide to begin with. Due to the frequent gathering of media and visitors’ vehicles, traffic jams have been caused several times. The police have strengthened the traffic on this section of the road.
It was only on the fourth day that the situation gradually returned to normal. Some major international mainstream media withdrew, but there were still a few Hong Kong and mainland entertainment media.
At noon on the fourth day, Lao Jiu came to Dai Mengyan's apartment on time. In the past few days, at 9 a.m. and noon, he came to the apartment on time as if he were at work. Since Dai Mengyan refused to be helped by others, Lao Jiu took on the responsibility of assisting in welcoming and sending people there.
Although the peak of visits has passed, there are still some sporadic visitors.
As soon as Lao Jiu entered the door, he handed a box to Dai Mengyan and said, "I've bought the flowers."
This is an ordinary paper box. If you don't open it, you can't see what's inside. Dai Mengyan took the box and put it on the big dining table. He took out the flowers, wrapped them in newspapers, and put them in a larger shoulder bag.
, then put everything in the small satchel into the big satchel, and said: "The reporter saw you bringing the box up, I will take the box down again, and then go to the airport to pick up Brother Liang. It is easy for reporters to suspect that they are flowers. Brother Liang used
The flowers must go to see the farmers, so they will be more easily tracked."
Lao Jiu said: "How about... I'd better go to the airport and call a taxi."
Dai Mengyan said: "Brother Liang wants to visit Zinong first. You have only been to that place once, and it was at night, so you can't find it. I didn't pick Brother Liang up when he came to Paris the first two times. He's not busy now, so it's me."
Go, you still stay at home to receive guests."
Lao Jiu said: "I'm afraid that if a reporter follows and discovers that place, that place will recruit people in the future." Dai Mengyan said: "I will look at the situation and won't go if there is someone following me."
Lao Jiu said: "How long will this reporter wait to leave?"
Dai Mengyan said: "I have thought about it and released some information, including Zinong's will. If some situations are not explained to the media, the matter will not be over."
Dai Mengyan took the car keys and the satchel with flowers inside and went downstairs. As soon as he left the apartment, he was surrounded by reporters. Six or seven microphones were stretched out in front of his eyes, and the flashlights kept flashing. Each reporter mentioned something of interest to him.
Question. Dai Mengyan was once one of the celebrities who had the most conflicts with the media. Since she saw O'Brien's calculations, she tolerated reporters a lot. Six or seven reporters asked questions at the same time, and she couldn't hear what was being asked in the chaos.
Walk towards the car.
A Hong Kong reporter chased me and said, "It's not easy for everyone. Just say something and give us some information to make things easier for us. Then we'll leave."
A female reporter from Beijing also said: "That's right, after a few days of squatting, everyone dispersed after giving me some information."
Dai Mengyan stopped and said, "I went to the airport to pick up Brother Liang and didn't have time to answer too many questions."
A reporter asked: "The body was cremated in a hurry without a ceremony. Why was it treated like this? Can you explain it? Isn't this disrespectful to the deceased?"
Dai Mengyan took out the prepared will of Zi Nong from his pocket and unfolded it for reporters to see. The photographer took wild photos of the will. Dai Mengyan said: "The will is in two copies. It is Zi Nong's handwriting. One copy is handed in."
Give it to Brother Jiu for safekeeping, and the other one is this. I won’t explain Zi Nong’s wish. I don’t know if this service has drifted down the chimney. Even if Brother Jiu and I can’t do it, we can only do it.
What human emotions can bear."
A reporter asked: "Should the ashes be taken to Hong Kong? Beijing? Or should they be kept in Paris?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "The police conducted an inspection on the 1st and cremated on the morning of the 14th. Brother Jiu and I scattered the ashes in the Seine River at 4 a.m. on the 15th. We chose 4 a.m. because we didn't want the outside world to know where the ashes were scattered. Don't ask.
Already."
A reporter asked: "What are your plans for the next step?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "I want to go out for a walk alone to relax."
The reporter asked: "It is said that the launch press conference of "Forerunner of the Revolution" will be held in Beijing in early September. Will you attend?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "Participate."
A reporter asked: "How to deal with Ye Ye Nong's relics and property?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "This issue has not been discussed yet."
A reporter asked: "Liang Shiqiao is your friend and agent, why did you wait until today? Is there any problem with your cooperation?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "The trust between Brother Liang and I does not need to be formal."
A reporter asked: "Some people say that you use the blood of leaf farmers to gild yourself and use politics to elevate yourself. What do you think?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "If I use Zinong's blood to gild myself, then it will be me who is the most poisonous woman. Whether she is a traitor or a poisonous woman, what others say is other people's business. I have nothing to say.
." A reporter asked: "Where are you going to relax?"
Dai Mengyan said: "This is not a question, so I won't answer it."
A reporter asked: "Can your clothing store still open?"
Dai Mengyan said: "Okay, I have to go to the airport, I don't have time."
Dai Mengyan drove alone to Charles de Gaulle Airport to pick up Liang Shiqiao. Liang Shiqiao's flight landed at the airport on time at 1:00 p.m. Dai Mengyan successfully picked up Liang Shiqiao. Liang Shiqiao arrived in Paris on the fourth day after the assassination of Yizinong, and his Hong Kong passport did not require a French visa.
, this delayed reaction seems unreasonable to most people.
When they met, Liang Shiqiao said: "Thank you for your hard work."
Dai Mengyan said: "No, I have been receiving guests endlessly these days. It's time for me to come out and get some fresh air." Dai Mengyan's expression was very calm, and he didn't show any sadness. He didn't ask why Liang Shiqiao didn't come until a few days after the incident. It seemed that
It's a kind of tacit understanding, but also seems to be a kind of distance.
After leaving the airport and getting on the bus, Dai Mengyan said, "I bought the flowers and they are in my bag. You can take them out." Liang Shiqiao took out the flowers from his bag and said, "I didn't meet any reporters at the airport, so I guess they weren't followed."
Dai Mengyan said: "I've told them everything they want to know, and there's no point in following them any further. I actually think there's no need to worry too much about etiquette between us."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Last time I saw Luo Jiaming, it was for you, but this time it's not for you, nor is it a courtesy."
Dai Mengyan looked at Liang Shiqiao and said nothing.
Liang Shiqiao asked: "Which hotel is Brother Jiu staying in?"
Dai Mengyan replied: "Alice Hotel."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Then I will stay at the Alice Hotel."
Dai Mengyan paused and said, "Brother Jiu is a real person and may not be willing to associate with people like us." Liang Shiqiao said, "Aren't we real?"
Dai Mengyan said: "If you tell people that people in the entertainment industry are real, see how many of them will believe you."
Liang Shiqiao said: "The first time I met Brother Jiu was in a cafe in New York, then there was the Berlin creditor's rights meeting, and this time we met again in Paris: we should have a glass of wine and sit down no matter what."
Dai Mengyan said: "You can sit down. Brother Jiu will go back to New York tomorrow morning. Don't miss your flight."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Whoever I drink with, I always order it."
The car drove into the city. Dai Mengyan drove around a few quiet streets to make sure that no vehicles were following him. Then he drove along the Seine River and stopped the car next to the steps of a river embankment. He went down seven or eight steps.
That’s right.
Dai Mengyan stood on the last step above the water and said: "It was sowed from here."
Liang Shiqiao broke up the bouquet, squatted down and gently put it into the water, and then stood there. The flowers were washed into branches by the river and floated away along the Seine.
Liang Shiqiao looked at the flowers floating far away and said, "There is no need for you to stay in Paris. Go to Beijing and get acquainted with the crew."
Dai Mengyan said: "I will go to New York first: to meet O'Brien."
Liang Shiqiao was silent for a long time and said, "Is it still meaningful?"
Dai Mengyan said coldly: "Is it okay if I ask? Is it okay if I shout that it hurts?"
Liang Shiqiao said nothing.
After Dai Mengyan went to the airport, seven or eight guests came to the house one after another. Lao Jiu arranged for the guests to wait in the living room, served tea and water to the guests, and was busy but rarely spoke. Occasionally, he would passively socialize with others. The people who came were not celebrities.
Even the bosses are all well-known figures in the industry. Lao Jiu doesn't understand this circle at all and is not familiar with everyone. He is afraid that if he says something wrong, it will be detrimental to Dai Mengyan. The large rectangular dining table in the living room comes in handy: it is loose and can be used
With more than a dozen people sitting, and the sofa that Dai Mengyan later added, it is not a problem to receive guests at the same time, and the guests chatting with each other are not indifferent. Lao Jiu knows that the guests will not leave until they see Dai Mengyan, otherwise they will lose their previous relationship.
The meaning of coming to express condolences.
There is an acrylic table sign 5 cm wide and 1 cm high placed in the center of the dining table. It is very eye-catching. The two sides of the table sign are facing the two ends of the dining table. The same two lines of text are written on both sides. The first line of text: Thank you friends.
Our concern! The second line: No gifts or money, please don’t embarrass Meng Yan, thank you!
At this time, the doorbell rang again. Lao Jiu went to the door and picked up the receiver and asked: "Hello, who is this?"
The person who came was a woman and replied: "I am Mengyan's friend Wenjuan, from Hong Kong? Come and see Mengyan."
This apartment in Laojiu Yimen is an old-fashioned building. It is a middle-class residence both then and now. The security level is much different from that of the Param Apartment. As long as the owner does not make a request, the apartment manager generally does not interfere with visitors.
A gorgeously dressed woman walked up the stairs with a man in his 40s on her arm. Lao Jiu greeted the guest at the door and politely invited the guest into the house. Wen Juan is a popular singer in Hong Kong, and she was the man who came with her.
Her husband, a Taiwanese entrepreneur, Wenjuan knew almost everyone in the living room, and everyone stood up to say hello. Lao Jiu explained to Wenjuan and his wife that Dai Mengyan had gone to the airport to pick up Liang Shiqiao, and then went to serve tea to the guests.
The two cups of tea had just been served and before they had time to put them down, the doorbell rang again. Lao Jiu served the tea and then hurried to the door to answer the call. Since all the people who came were Chinese, Lao Jiu still asked in Chinese: "Hey, who is this?"
But he didn't understand it. The other party may have said something in French, but Lao Jiu didn't understand it either.
Lao Jiu asked again in English: "Hey, who is this?"
This time the other party understood and answered in English: "My name is Mona? I'm from the New York Cruise Line's Paris agency? It was Miss Dai Mengyan who called the company this morning to make an appointment to talk about an eight-day tour of the Caribbean."
Today is the fourth day after Zizinong was assassinated, and Lao Jiu will return to New York tomorrow. So it is only natural for Dai Mengyan to want to go out and relax after the incident. He did not think about it deeply, and he was not allowed to think too much at this moment? He gave
Mona opened the door of the unit, and then opened the door to greet him. After a while, a French young man under the age of 18 came up.
Lao Jiu said "Please come with me" and took him directly to a room inside? This separated Mona from the people in the living room. Lao Jiu closed the door and explained to Mona: "Miss Dai
Come back soon. There are many guests at home. I don’t want to be disturbed by strangers. Please stay in this room and wait for her."
Mona nodded and said, "Okay."
Lao Jiu went to the kitchen to boil water again and was busy refilling water and adding tea to the people in the living room.
When the guests heard the sound of the key opening the door, they knew that Dai Mengyan had come back to pick up Liang Shiqiao.
As soon as Dai Mengyan entered the room, he apologized and said, "I'm sorry for keeping everyone waiting."
Liang Shiqiao knew all these people and greeted them one by one.
Wenjuan said: "What happened? Isn't there anyone who can help?"
A manager of a film and television company said: "What the hell? Mengyan doesn't want to help."
Liang Shiqiao said: "It's understandable that Mengyan was emotional about smashing the car, as a human being."
An owner of a performance company said: "It was all misunderstandings before, and they have all passed."
An actress said: "It turns out that you are patriotic." She was immediately glared at by her boyfriend, because the so-called fact was nothing more than the assassination of Ye Zi Nong. Putting these words in such an occasion would undoubtedly irritate Dai Mengyan.
The actress's boyfriend quickly added: "If Meng Yan needs help, just let me know."
Dai Mengyan said: "As long as Brother Jiu helps, Brother Liang is here too. It'll be fine."
Seeing everyone standing, Liang Shiqiao said: "Everyone, sit down, everyone, sit down."
When everyone saw them, everyone sat down and greeted each other politely, and then left one after another. Dai Mengyan sent everyone to the stairs to say goodbye and returned to the house.
After seeing off the guests, Liang Shiqiao could only shake hands with Lao Jiu and said, "Brother Jiu, thank you for your hard work."
Lao Jiu said: "There is someone else in the back room, from the New York Cruise Line agency."
Liang Shiqiao was startled.
Dai Mengyan said: "I made the appointment and asked him to come over."
Lao Jiu brought Mona to the living room and sat at the corner of the dining table very close to Dai Mengyan. Lao Jiu and Liang Shiqiao sat next to him.
Dai Mengyan said: "I want to take a cruise ship departing from New York, taking the Caribbean route, and also take this opportunity to see friends in New York. I have arrangements in early September, please introduce the recent ones."
Mona asked: "Do you have a visa to travel to the United States?"
Dai Mengyan went to the bedroom to get his passport and said: "I have been to the United States seven times."
Mona read the record of 7 visits to the United States on the passport, checked the information in her hand, and introduced: "The Red Diamond Princess sailed from New York on August 5, an 8-day tour of the Caribbean, with an inner cabin and sea view.
The price starts from three cabins and balcony rooms, passing through Jamaica and Mexico, carrying capacity of 56 people, speed, tonnage..."
Dai Mengyan interrupted Mona's introduction and said, "Tell us about visas, air tickets, and hotels."
Mona said: "We can handle visas, air tickets, and hotels for you. The cabin class and hotel specifications are up to you. We will fly you to New York for free pick-up from your place of origin and take you to the hotel you reserved."
Dai Mengyan asked: "I need to arrive in New York one or two days in advance. Can I make it in time?"
Mona replied: "You need to pay an expedited fee for expediting your visa."
Dai Mengyan took out the tip and gave it to Mona and said, "You prepare the contract and I will pay it tomorrow. You can go back."
Mona collected the tip, said "thank you" and left.
Lao Jiu saw Mona off and closed the door.
Dai Mengyan said: "Let's sit over there." That side refers to the sofa. When people sat on the sofa, Dai Mengyan said: "Brother Jiu is going back tomorrow. We have something to discuss. What should we do with Zinong's notes, house, and property?"
Zinong has no relatives and few friends, so while Brother Jiu is here, we can get some advice."
Lao Jiu looked at Liang Shiqiao and said nothing.
Liang Shiqiao looked at Lao Jiu and said nothing, or said it was inconvenient to express his opinion.
Dai Mengyan said: "Brother Jiu, you speak first."
Lao Jiu said: "Normally Meng Yan is the most qualified to speak. If Meng Yan insists on discussing with everyone, then I will tell you that Zinong has a friend, or an unusual friend."
Dai Mengyan asked: "Who?"
Lao Jiu replied: "Zhang Zhicheng, the head of the national security department."
Then, Lao Jiu told him what he knew about Zhang Zhicheng, including the fact that Ye Zi Nong asked him to ask Zhang Zhicheng for help in residing in France, and Zhang Zhicheng's attitude.
Liang Shiqiao's eyes were filled with sighs when she learned that Zi Zi Nong actually asked Zhang Zhicheng for help in order to "real residence". Dai Mengyan didn't react at all. Based on her understanding of Zi Zi Nong, Zi Zi Nong was not a human being for doing such a thing.
Lao Jiu said: "The most important thing about Zinong is his notes. I can't say how to deal with the property. I think it would be right to give the notes to Zhang Zhicheng."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Zhang Zhicheng is Mr. Ye's friend and can represent the organization. Even if there is a situation where Mr. Ye's distant relatives come to pursue claims, it will be more secure for the organization to handle it, which is appropriate for both public and private purposes."
Dai Mengyan said: "I agree, not just the notes, but everything."
Lao Jiu said: "Zinong said that he kept the pure gold lighter for you, do you want to take it back?"
Dai Mengyan said: "I have never acknowledged his statement. What I gave to him is his. No matter how he writes his history, this cannot be missed. Without this lighter, what is my existence? And what he gave me
The flag-stamped lighter made by Shen Biao must also be taken back. That is also history, and it is not something a traitor would do in the mood."
Lao Jiu said: "I don't know about this."
Dai Mengyan took the bag from the dining table, took out an address note from the bag and handed it to Liang Shiqiao, saying: "This was written by Shen Biao to Zi Nong at that time. This 1 specialty store had not yet opened."
Liang Shiqiao looked at the address and said, "Brother Ninth returns to New York. Let me handle this matter. Who will I give it to after I get it?"
Lao Jiu said: "I asked Mr. Fang to keep the things. If I give it to Zhang Zhicheng, she must handle it. Just give it to Mr. Fang. I will write you an address and you can call or go to a restaurant."
Dai Mengyan said: "Then the matter is settled."
Liang Shiqiao and Lao Jiu lived in the same hotel. Dai Mengyan sent them to the Alice Hotel and had dinner together in the hotel restaurant. During the dinner, Dai Mengyan talked very little, mainly eating with Lao Jiu to show respect. Dai Mengyan ate
A small portion of French foie gras fried rice, I tasted a few dishes and then left the table.
Dai Mengyan wiped his lips with a napkin and said, "Brother Jiu, I'm a little tired and want to go to bed early. You eat slowly and I'll pick you up tomorrow morning." He picked up his bag and stood up.
Lao Jiu stood up quickly and said, "Okay, you should go back and rest early. You are too tired these days."
When Dai Mengyan saw that Lao Jiu wanted to see her off, he said, "Don't see her off, the car is at the door."
Lao Jiu sent it off anyway, delivered it to the hotel door, watched the car drive away, and then returned to the restaurant.
Without Dai Mengyan present, the wine table fell silent immediately. Lao Jiu was not familiar with Liang Shiqiao and could not find anything to say. After returning to his seat, he remained silent for a few seconds, which was very unnatural. Then he added some beer to Liang Shiqiao's glass and said: "
Mr. Liang, drink."
Liang Shiqiao didn't drink, so he asked: "Brother Jiu, what do you think of the 8-day tour to the Caribbean?"
Lao Jiu said: "I don't understand the things here and I don't dare to talk nonsense. Meng Yan asked me to receive guests, so I will receive guests."
Liang Shiqiao said: "You regard Mr. Ye as a brother, and you are the eldest brother in Meng Yan's heart. Meng Yan respects you very much."
Lao Jiu quickly said: "Oh, I don't dare to take this seriously."
Liang Shiqiao said: "It's true."
Lao Jiu said: "Then... how about Meng Yan going out to relax? To change her mind. I heard her say that she was going to attend a press conference and a Mid-Autumn Festival tea party in Beijing. They were all very important and she needed to adjust her state of mind.
Bar."
Liang Shiqiao said quietly: "After we go to the Caribbean, will there be a future?"
Lao Jiu was stunned for a moment.
Liang Shiqiao said: "There is no future."
Lao Jiu was surprised and said: "You mean...she..."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Yes, it's like that. It's not about sacrificing love, it's about not being able to afford a life. Everyone looks at her from a utilitarian perspective, and they all feel that she has benefited, and no one thinks that anything will happen to her. In fact, not everyone
Artists are all profit-seeking, and there are many rich people who are pursuing Meng Yan. If Meng Yan was looking for wealth, he would not go to Mr. Ye."
Lao Jiu said: "Don't look for death, don't look for work, just live a normal life. Meng Yan has made a promise to Zi Nong, otherwise Zi Nong wouldn't even dare to touch the door handle, let alone walk out of that door."
Liang Shiqiao said: "On one side is national justice, on the other side is Mr. Ye's life. Meng Yan has no choice but to gamble her life. She has two things to do now, one is to meet O'Brien, and the other is to disappear in the Caribbean. To meet O'Brien
Brian needs a US visa. Such a political incident may have an impact on the visa application. Generally speaking, it is easier to leave it to a travel agency, so she chose the cruise ship that boarded the ship in New York. Mengyan has been to the Caribbean, and it was very grand.
, brought a team of photographers, lights, and makeup people to take a lot of photos. She is very familiar with cruise ships and this route, so she chose the Caribbean."
Lao Jiu woke up from his dream and said to himself: "So that's what happened. I didn't see it at all."
Liang Shiqiao said: "No matter how miserable Meng Yan is, she will never look sad to others. I know her very well. She has that kind of character. She would rather break than bend."
Lao Jiu said: "Why did she meet O'Brien? Zi Nong said that this matter is over."
Liang Shiqiao said: "He has passed, but Meng Yan has not passed. Meng Yan cannot be as generous as Mr. Ye." Lao Jiu paused for a long time and asked: "Then... what should we do?"
Liang Shiqiao said: "I have to find a way. I will come the day after the accident and won't wait until today. Meng Yan can't persuade me. Heart diseases can only be cured by heart. After thinking about it, I can't wait until today."
Maybe she can listen."
Lao Jiu asked: "Who?"
Liang Shiqiao replied: "You, Brother Jiu."
Lao Jiu didn't even need to think about it, and said: "I'm such a stupid person, so far-fetched! This is the second time that Meng Yan and I have come into contact. You and she have been friends for so many years. What you're saying is...
If it’s useless, then it’s useless for anyone to come.”
Liang Shiqiao said: "There are three things I can't say. First, I opposed Mr. Ye's release. I told Meng Yan: You can't bear it if something happens. Now that something really happened, I can't justify it. Second,
I have interests in Mengyan, and whatever I say is utilitarian. Third, what I say can only be my thinking. I know who I am, and I am a cultural businessman. My words are of no use to Mengyan.
It works, and Mr. Ye's words can make Meng Yan risk his life and death, and his thinking is different."
Lao Jiu said: "Mengyan has so many friends..."
Liang Shiqiao immediately interrupted Lao Jiu and said: "Meng Yan has no friends. If she does, it's you and me. Meng Yan can't be persuaded. The only way to convince her is to convince her with hard truths. If you persuade her, you can only let her die."
You have to hurry up, it's like a person is about to jump off a building, and the people below are trying to persuade him: Don't jump, don't jump. Are you embarrassed not to jump? If you don't jump, I'll be sorry for everyone."
Lao Jiu asked: "Then what should I tell her? Give me some advice."
Liang Shiqiao said: "Then you will be the messenger, and it will be my thinking, and the result will be worse. Meng Yan was fine before seeing O'Brien. You still have time to think about it, so just say whatever you think. The most important thing is
What's more, Mr. Ye is your brother. Meng Yan recognizes you as the eldest brother in his heart. You have the right to talk about her and the qualifications to talk about her." Lao Jiu pondered for a long time and said: "Zhang Zhicheng is responsible for Zinong's case.
The residence, Mengyan’s tea party and the embassy’s immediate condolence after the accident are not accidental. I think Zhang Zhicheng should know about Mengyan’s situation. After all, they know each other at different levels, and he and Zinong are not ordinary friends.
It is suitable for both public and private matters.”
Liang Shiqiao picked up the wine glass and said, "Brother Ninth, please!" (To be continued)