However, when Zhou Wen walked into the private room, he was greeted by a lean middle-aged man in a long gown, and a face that was no different from the photos on the internet came into view.
Zhou Wen stepped forward and clasped his fists with his hands and said: "I have admired Mr. Du for a long time. I am really happy to see you today. I have seen Mr. Du before!"
Mr. Du quickly took Zhou Wen's hands and said: "Mr. Zhou is an anti-Japanese hero and a national hero. It is Du's honor to know you. Du does not dare to assume the position of senior. We are equals and we are friends."
Zhou Wen said with a smile: "Actually, Mr. Du is not an outsider. In this Songhu Anti-Japanese War, Mr. Du made great efforts and is actually a role model for the Chinese people. Our army and Mr. Du are actually in a relationship of fish and water. Without the support of you Shanghai people,
Without strong support, we would not have been able to achieve so many victories. We are actually partners and comrades-in-arms of the Anti-Japanese Front, and we are a family."
"Rewards and awards, it is Du's honor and responsibility to be able to play a small role in the war against foreign enemies. But as Commander Zhou said well, we are indeed a family."
Zhou Wen said with a smile: "We are actually a family. There is no need for us to be so different in our titles. Besides, I am not in the military now. In order to make it easier for outsiders to detect my identity, Mr. Du and Mr. Su will call me Xiao Zhou or "Xiao Zhou" from now on.
He must be a scholar. Scholar was my nickname in the military.
Mr. Du and Su Jixian both laughed, clasped their fists and shouted, "Scholar." Then they burst into laughter.
Zhou Wen regarded himself as a junior from the beginning, which gave Mr. Du a lot of face. Later, he set the tone of a family and spoke with seven parts sincerity and three parts compliments. In just a few words, the relationship between the two parties was brought closer, and Mr. Du also
I secretly admired him. His way of dealing with others and his temperament were different from ordinary people. He made people feel kind of friendly when they met him. No wonder he had achieved such a big career and famous name at such a young age. He was indeed well-deserved.
The three of them exchanged polite greetings before sitting down to start the banquet. Today's dishes are mainly Shanghainese dishes. When each dish is served, Mr. Du introduces the origin and ingredients of the dish to Zhou Wen, and later extends to various snacks in Shanghai.
and food culture, and later introduced some of Shanghai’s customs, places of interest and allusions one by one.
Mr. Du's conversation was humorous, and the Mandarin with a Shanghai accent sounded unique. Every time he mentioned something exciting, several people drank happily. There was no officialdom or the dull atmosphere of socializing in the world at the wine table, but rather the atmosphere of a few people.
It's like a gathering of friends, relaxed and cheerful.
Zhou Wen secretly admired him in his heart: "This youth gang leader who can leave his name in history really has his own style in dealing with others. His witty conversation will make you feel like a spring breeze. He is well-informed but not showy. He is graceful and amiable.
The conversation actually made me feel good about him. No wonder he is a popular figure in Shanghai, and I can learn a lot from him."
Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming more and more harmonious, Mr. Du casually asked about the origin of those land deeds. Zhou Wen did not hide anything, and told the grudges with Shi Santan like a story. Of course, how much money had he robbed?
There is no need to disclose it.
Zhou Wen finally said: "There are grievances and grievances in the world, but this cousin is now the leader of an army. It is inevitable that rumors about what happened before will reach his ears. Although the younger generation will not be afraid of him, but if now,
It would be too unscrupulous to move in openly and directly, and it would be bad for the reputation of the younger generation, so I thought of selling or replacing it."
Mr. Du sighed softly: "Scholar, you are indeed clear about grudges, and a man behaves like this. Moreover, scholar, you still have room for things to do, so that you can save face for that person and don't do everything right. This is the most valuable thing."
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Having said this, Mr. Du glanced at Zhou Wen with a smile and said: "I happen to still have a few idle properties, so I will exchange them with you, scholar. When the time comes, let the people below me take you to see them. If you are satisfied, those
I'll leave the replacement procedures to Jixian. Anyway, I, Du, am not afraid of any army commanders who dare to come to my door."
In the end, he spoke with confidence and arrogance in one sentence, and the arrogance and conceit of a gangster were fully revealed.
Zhou Wen thanked him repeatedly.
Mr. Du waved his hands casually and said: "Since we are a family, let's not be too polite. In fact, the matter of this house is not only to help you, the scholar, but also for one of Du's sworn brothers. He
Now we just need a few houses to stay, so Du just goes with the flow and accepts your love at the same time, hahaha!"
Zhou Wen was also moved by Mr. Du's frank statement. This big man spoke frankly, so he picked up his wine glass and respectfully toasted Mr. Du with a glass of wine.
After drinking this glass of wine, Zhou Wen decided to talk to this person. He always believed that if you were dealing with important people who deserved respect and communication, there was no need to hide and beat around the bush. After all, these people had already passed by.
The test of history saved me a lot of trouble.
Zhou Wenzheng said: "Mr. Du, Mr. Su, this time I led troops all the way to Shanghai to participate in the war. In fact, many people have seen my thoughts. Whether I am building industries in Shanxi or developing the army, I actually have only one purpose.
It’s resistance to Japan.”
Mr. Du and Su Jixian looked at each other, knowing that the person in front of them was about to open the skylight and speak frankly, so they both listened with solemn expressions.
"The younger generation rose up from the Great War in the Central Plains and led a group of bandit brothers all the way to where they are today, not for glory and wealth and high official salaries, but to prepare for the inevitable all-out war between China and Japan. To build steel plants and pharmaceutical plants
It’s all for this purpose.”
"But in today's Republic of China, if we want to successfully achieve this goal, we need support from all aspects. To this end, the younger generation has also established various relationships, and many things have to be done out of necessity, including collecting wealth and killing people."
"Mr. Du and Mr. Su, the younger generation admires and respects you very much, not for anything else, just because you tried your best to lend a helping hand in the Sino-Japanese war, and because you all have a heart of patriotism and serving the country.
The younger generation believes that patriotism and serving the country is not as simple as shouting slogans, but requires practical sacrifices, and sometimes even life."
"So Mr. Du and Mr. Su, what I am saying is not polite or complimentary. I am willing to become my own people with you. I, Zhou Wen, can trust you two."
Mr. Du has been completely shocked by Zhou Wen's frankness. We haven't even spoken a few words, and we've only known each other for less than an hour, but you already trust us so much?
However, his ability to observe words and emotions is so strong that he can't see any falsehood in Zhou Wen. Every sentence he speaks is from the bottom of his heart, but at the same time, he is forcing himself to express his position.
Isn’t it true that in the world of martial arts, one can tell one’s strength by taking a long road, and one’s heart can be judged by time? Is it necessary to be so anxious?
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There are a lot of things going on at home recently, so I only update once a day for the time being, sorry for that!
