"Come on, A Jian, hurry up and burn incense for our old man!"
As soon as Shi Zhijian entered the living room, he was pulled by his elder sister Shi Yufeng to sit in front of his father Shi Dafu. The shoe sewing machine was placed in front of the shrine.
At this time, Nie Yongqin, Li Xuexuan, Su Youwei, Boletti, and Xie Bingqian were standing on both sides. Third Young Master Xu and Young Master Huo were in the back.
The four detectives Lei Luo, Yanxiong, and finally Ding Yong came after Shi Zhijian.
Shi Zhijian did not dare to say anything. He lit incense and candles according to his sister's instructions, paid homage to his father's memorial tablet - the shoe sewing machine, and put incense on it.
After everything was over, Shi Zhijian turned around and hugged everyone, "I'm going back to Hong Kong today, sorry for bothering you!"
"How could it be? We are so happy to know that you are coming back!" Xu Sanshao said.
Young Master Huo said: "Ajian, please take a step to speak!" Regardless of whether Shi Zhijian agreed or not, he pulled Shi Zhijian aside in full view, and then whispered: "My father told me that this time you will run for Hong Kong governor.
It's very dangerous..." Then he repeated Huo Darao's original words.
Shi Zhijian smiled after hearing this, and just as he was about to speak, the butler came in and reported: "Master, madam, the Governor of Hong Kong, Mark Maliho, is here!"
"Ah, why is he here?" Xu Sanshao, Lei Luo and others were surprised.
…
Mai Lihao got off the taxi, looked up at Shi Zhijian's mansion, straightened his clothes, then nodded to his secretary and asked them to wait outside, and walked straight towards the mansion.
As soon as they reached the halfway point, Shi Zhijian came out to welcome him.
"Mr. Governor of Hong Kong, why are you here?" Shi Zhijian stepped forward to shake hands with Mak Lihao, looking very enthusiastic.
Mai Lihao laughed and said, "I heard that you are returning to Hong Kong. As an old friend, of course I want to come and see you!"
The two are currently cordial and do not appear to be competitors at all.
Third Young Master Xu and Young Master Huo also stepped forward to greet Mai Lihao.
Lei Luo, Han Sen and Lan Gang stood behind Shi Zhijian without saying a word or moving away.
Mai Lihao glanced at them and knew that they were wanted criminals, but he did not identify them. He knew that since Shi Zhijian wanted to protect the three of them, even if he identified them, there was nothing he could do against them.
Mai Lihao ignored Lei Luo and the others and greeted Shi Yufeng and Nie Yongqin again.
Then everyone stepped into the living room together.
Shi Yufeng, Nie Yongqin and others stayed away and let the men talk about things.
Tea is served.
Mai Lihao sat down next to Shi Zhijian. He first reminisced about the past and talked about some past events. Then he changed his tone and looked at Shi Zhijian and said, "Ajian, I don't know what your plans are for returning to Hong Kong this time?"
Seeing that Mai Lihao asked questions knowingly, Shi Zhijian smiled slightly, sipped his tea and said, "I came back this time mainly because I want to do something practical to help the people of Hong Kong."
"This is a good idea, I support you!" Mai Lihao said, "How about this, I will arrange a position for you in the government. I think it is suitable for you. Then you can do whatever you want to help the people!"
Shi Zhijian put down his tea cup, "I understand your wishes. To be honest, this time I come back and want to run for Hong Kong Governor - since London trusts me, I plan to give it a try."
Mai Lihao smiled, picked up the tea and took a sip, then raised his head and smiled and said: "Your idea is good, but..."
He leaned close to Shi Zhijian's ear: "How can you defeat me? As long as I plan to be re-elected, you have no chance at all!"
Seeing that Shi Zhijian didn't say anything, he said again: "Hey, let's give it up. I'll give you a chance to give up. This way you can still save your face. You and I are still good friends, okay?"
Shi Zhijian stared at him, and he stared at Shi Zhijian.
The atmosphere in the living room suddenly became tense.
Xu Sanshao and others did not dare to speak out.
Lei Luo didn't even dare to breathe.
Ding Yongqiang was also extremely nervous.
"Yes! Why not?" Shi Zhijian said, "As a friend, I will definitely agree with your suggestion! But what should I do? Third Young Master Xu and Young Master Huo also suggested that I run for office. I am the most democratic person and obey the minority.
If you have the majority, then run for election once!”
Seeing Shi Zhijian being so "stubborn", Mai Lihao snorted coldly, stood up from his seat, and threatened Shi Zhijian: "Ajian, to be honest, you are so stupid! Don't say that this election is based on parliamentary votes, just
Talking about your status and my status, do you think you can win against me?" After that, he added, "They and I are both blood of the British Empire, do you think they will help an outsider? By then you won't even be able to win a single vote, will you?
It’s so embarrassing!”
Shi Zhijian also slowly stood up and met Mai Lihao's eyes: "In the final analysis, parliamentary system is not a human game? British people are also human, aren't they? Human beings have weaknesses. When the time comes, don't ask them to help vote, even if they are betrayed
All ancestors are possible!"
"You----" Mai Lihao pointed at Shi Zhijian's nose.
"Remember, you British did not set the rules of this world, and everything does not revolve around you ghosts!" Shi Zhijian's tone was sharp, not giving Mai Lihao any face.
Mai Lihao had never thought that Shi Zhijian would dare to confront him like this. He glared angrily and finally snorted: "I've said ugly things before. Since you want to fight me, then fight! I will let you
You know, Hong Kong will always belong to us British people!"
After saying that, Mai Lihao didn't want to talk to Shi Zhijian anymore and turned around to leave.
Shi Zhijian shouted from behind: "Come here, give me a gift to the Governor of Hong Kong!" But he didn't move at all, not even pretending to give it away.
Mai Lihao left Shi Zhijian's house angrily. A driver drove over and his secretary opened the car door for him.
Mai Lihao got on the car and said angrily: "You don't know how to flatter me! I've given him enough face by being willing to persuade him today. Since he insists on having his own way, don't blame me for being rude!"
The secretary was frightened and asked cautiously: "What do you need me to do?"
"What to do?" Mai Lihao sneered, "From now on, you keep an eye on Shi. I want to know his every move before the election is over!"
"As you command!"
…
"Ajian, you've killed us this time!" Xu Sanshao and Huo Dashao complained to Shi Zhijian, "He just told that ghost that we were supporting you behind the scenes. This is clearly putting us at risk."
Let's grill it! It doesn't matter to us, but our family business is probably going to suffer."
Shi Zhijian listened and complained: "Even if I don't say that, do you think Mai Lihao will use the knife on you if he wants to deal with me?"
"Uh, this----"
"Everyone in Hong Kong knows that you two are my best friends. This time I run for election, you will definitely support me behind the scenes. Instead of covering up and being retaliated by Mak Lihao, why not show your cards?"
Third Young Master Xu and Young Master Huo looked at each other, speechless.
"Ajian, what do you want us to do now?" Lei Luo said.
"Yes, that ghost old man must have started to take action. We have to do something!" Ding Yongqiang said.
Shi Zhijian scratched his chin: "Needless to say, he will definitely send someone to see me. I can't move. As for you--then split up into two groups!"
As he spoke, Shi Zhijian stood up and walked to the window, standing with his hands behind his hands: "You know, I love the spring in Hong Kong the most - everything revives and everything is possible!"
