In the teahouse box, the Tong family's father and daughter sat opposite each other, while several of Tong Wanqi's men sat on the dining table outside.
"Tong Tong, why can't we talk at home and why do we have to come here?"
"Dad, let me introduce you to a friend."
"friend?"
"Um."
"What friend? What does he do?"
"Don't ask, you'll find out soon!"
"Mysterious..."
Tong Wanqi picked up the tea bowl, took a sip, and said, "Tong Tong, is this the end of the matter between you and Jiang Xinyu?"
When this matter was mentioned, Tong Tong's face immediately darkened, and he said gloomily: "What else can I do, shamelessly pester him and beg him to be a baby?"
"You kid, you said some unambitious words! If you had relied on me..."
"According to you, Hattori Mina will be thrown into the river and drowned, right?"
"Tong Tong, actually, I don't mean to speak harshly, but to put it bluntly, that's what it's all about!"
"Fortunately, Hattori Mina is fine. If something happens to her, even if I marry Jiang Xinyu, will my conscience be at ease in this life?"
Tong Wanqi looked at his daughter and said with a smile: "I found a problem. My daughter actually started to be reasonable. Who taught you this? Is it that Jiang Xinyu?"
Tong Tong said with a straight face: "Who else should teach me this? I am a reasonable person!"
Hearing this, Tong Wanqi burst out laughing, laughing so hard that he was out of breath, as if he had heard the funniest thing in the world.
Tongtong stomped his foot hard, pouted and said, "Dad, if you continue to act like this, I will ignore you!"
“Tuk-tuk!”
There was a knock on the door outside.
Tong Tong hurriedly said: "Dad, stop laughing, the guests are here!"
Tong Wanqi sat up straight and looked serious, but there was an uncontrollable smile on his face.
Tong Tong stood up, opened the box door, and said to Liu Deli who was standing outside the door: "Mr. Liu, please come in."
Liu Deli nodded and walked in.
Tong Tong introduced: "Dad, this is Mr. Liu."
Liu Deli took off his hat, bowed slightly, and said politely: "Hello, Mr. Tong."
"Mr. Liu, please sit down."
Tong Wanqi looked Liu Deli up and down and saw that this man was forty years old and had the kind of appearance that you wouldn't find in a crowd. How could Tong Tong have such a friend?
Liu Deli glanced at Tong Tong, and Tong Tong nodded slightly, indicating that he could just say what he wanted and don't worry about other issues.
Liu Deli coughed slightly and said: "Mr. Tong, let me introduce myself first. I am a member of the Zhonggong Yanjin underground organization. I am here today to discuss some issues with you..."
Tong Wanqi was stunned for a moment, interrupted Liu Deli and said, "Wait! Did you just say that you are a Communist Party member?"
Liu Deli said: "Yes."
"Tong Tong, how do you know people from the Communist Party?" Tong Wanqi turned to Tong Tong and said.
Tong Tong didn't hesitate at all and said seriously: "Dad, I forgot to tell you that I also joined them!"
Tong Wanqi's eyes widened in surprise. He now seriously suspected that there was something wrong with his hearing. He must have been hallucinating just now. How could Tong Tong join the Communist Party!
Liu Deli smiled and said: "Mr. Tong, I don't think you should be too surprised. Our party is dedicated to the people and has been widely recognized by all walks of life. If you are willing to know more about it, you will know that the people..."
Tong Wanqi stretched out his hand to stop him, looked at Tong Tong, then at Liu Deli, and said, "So, you are Tong Tong's superior?"
Tong Tong had always regarded Wang Xuelin as his superior. When Tong Wanqi asked, he immediately corrected him and said, "Dad, my superior is..."
"That's right! I am Tong Tong's superior!" Liu Deli quickly took over. He did not want to reveal Wang Xuelin's identity before the matter became clear.
Tong Wanqi's face was gloomy. He thought for a long time and said, "Tong Tong, you go out first. Mr. Liu and I will have a private chat."
Tong Tong muttered: "I'm not in the way here..."
"Be obedient, don't make me say it a second time!" Tong Wanqi's face darkened.
The relationship between father and daughter is rarely so serious. Every time it happens, it means that the matter is serious.
Liu Deli tried to smooth things over and said: "Tong Tong, I also want to talk to Mr. Tong alone. You can avoid it first."
Tong Tong stood up without saying a word and walked out with an unhappy look on his face.
Tong Wanqi picked up the tea bowl, thought for a while, then put it down, and said: "Mr. Liu, I have no prejudice against your party, and I even admire you very much. However, this does not mean that I am willing to let my daughter become a communist."
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"Mr. Tong..."
"Let me finish! I know my daughter best. Her character is not suitable for getting involved in this kind of thing, so I hope your party can let her go!"
Liu Deli smiled and said: "You are serious. Tong Tong is kind-hearted and hates evil. It is with this quality that we accepted her to join the organization after many inspections."
Tong Wanqi said coldly: "Without any deception, she will willingly join your party?"
"Mr. Tong, Tong Tong is an adult with independent thinking. She joined our party voluntarily, and there is absolutely no coaxing or inducement!"
"Humph, do you think I will believe it?"
"Mr. Tong, you can ask Tong Tong..."
Tong Wanqi waved his hands irritably and said, "I don't need to ask anyone. My attitude on this matter is that Tong Tong must withdraw from your organization!"
Liu Deli was stunned and said: "Quit the organization?"
"right!"
"I'm afraid..."
"As long as Tong Tong is asked to withdraw, I can agree to any conditions!"
"Mr. Tong, I think you have misunderstood. Participating in the revolution is not about doing business or bargaining, but upholding a glorious and sacred belief!"
Tong Wanqi looked at Liu Deli for a long time and said slowly: "Don't talk to me about nonsense, I don't understand. Just tell me what you want from me so that you can let her go!"
Liu Deli sighed, knowing that today's meeting could only end on bad terms. He held his hat and said, "I think you need to calm down. Let's make another appointment some other time. Goodbye!"
As he spoke, he bowed slightly, opened the door and walked out.
Tong Tong was sitting on the dining table, fiddling with the tableware on the table boredly. When he saw Liu Deli coming out, he quickly stood up and came forward, whispering: "How are you doing?"
Liu Deli shook his head and left the teahouse.
Tong Tong stood stunned for a long time, then turned around and returned to the box, where he saw Tong Wanqi standing in front of the window with his hands behind his back, watching Liu Deli's back with a gloomy expression.
"Dad, did you and Mr. Liu quarrel?" Tong Tong asked cautiously.
Tong Wanqi was silent for a moment, then slowly sat on the chair and said: "Tong Tong, listen to my father and quit the Communist Party organization!"
"...why?"
"This is not playing house. If you don't do it right, you might lose your head!"
"I'm not afraid!"
"I'm afraid!"
"Hey, Dad! It's not as scary as you said!"
"What do you know! The government..."
Tong Wanqi lowered his voice and said: "Sooner or later the government will take action against the Communist Party!"