When I came to the old man's residence again, he was still playing chess alone.
Liu Xiyi waited at the side with an anxious face, not disturbing the old man who was deep in thought.
This time he had no intention of watching the old man's chess game and paced back and forth impatiently.
After a long time, the old man put down the chess piece, picked up the teacup, and said calmly: "Let's talk."
Seeing that the old man stopped playing chess, Liu Xiyi quickly sat on the chair and
"Old sir, the whereabouts of Nalan Zijian have been found."
The old man stopped drinking tea and said unexpectedly: "I found it."
Liu Xiyi nodded and said quickly: "Our people accidentally learned that he called an official in Tianjing, and then the person called Ningcheng."
"Ningcheng"? The old man squinted his eyes and thought for a moment, "the Lu family's hometown"?
"Yes, the ancestors of the Lu family are from Ningcheng." Liu Xiyi said with a suspicious face: "It's freezing cold, why is he going to Ningcheng?"
The old man put down his tea cup, stood up and walked slowly in the hall with his hands behind his hands, muttering to himself as he walked, "Why is he going to Ningcheng?"
Liu Xiyi had been thinking about this problem on the way here and was puzzled by the solution, so he hurried here.
"First I went to Zhu's house, and then I went to Ningcheng. What's the logic behind this?"
The old man suddenly stopped and turned to look at Liu Xiyi, "What's the news from the Lu family?"
Liu Xiyi shook his head, "Lu Hanqing is still looking for Lu Zhenchi. He is urging the police and is also looking for him privately."
The old man frowned slightly and said, "I'm asking Lu Bugui."
Liu Xiyi shook his head again, "The undercover people in the Lu family have been watching, and they didn't see Lu Bugui leaving the Lu family."
The old man shook his head, "Lu Bugui lives in the backyard of the Lu family villa, and even the Lu family cannot easily see him. If he leaves, not to mention the people who are undercover in the Lu family, even the Lu family may not find out."
Liu Xiyi understood what the old man meant, but was still puzzled, "This is not right. If he wants to meet, he is meeting the old man of the Lu family. Why would he meet Lu Bugui? Even if he wants to meet Lu Bugui, we can meet at the Lu family. Why should we go there?"
Ningcheng".
The old man continued pacing with his hands behind his back, "Since you have gone, there must be a reason to go." After that, he asked again: "Have you sent someone to Ningcheng?"
"Sent, now on the way."
Liu Xiyi stood up and lowered his voice and said: "The reason will gradually become clear, but right now, we have a chance."
The old man looked at Liu Xiyi with half-squinted eyes, "You want to intercept and kill Nalan Zijian in the middle of the road."
Liu Xiyi nodded, "This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. If he waits for him to return to Tianjing, the risk will be great."
The old man didn't nod or shake his head, he just closed his eyes and thought deeply.
Liu Xiyi said anxiously: "Old sir"!
After a long time, the old man opened his eyes and said slowly: "Have you ever thought about how such a smart person could leave such a big flaw?"
"Old sir, a wise man will always make mistakes. Although Nalan Zijian is smart, he is too conceited, and there may be times when he stumbles."
The old man did not express his position and continued to ask: "Have you figured out the whole story of the phone call to Ning Cheng?"
Liu Xiyi nodded, "The official who made the call is an old acquaintance of the Nalan family. The bar Nalanzi built in Ningcheng was targeted by a gang of gangsters, and they called him for help. This is not a major matter that needs to be kept secret.
, it’s not a shameful thing to transfer benefits, so it’s not difficult to inquire. If you just ask a few questions, the official will tell it as a story.”
The old man's frown deepened, "Calling for help means that he didn't bring his bodyguard with him."
Liu Xiyi said: "Yes, that's why I say this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity."
The old man still did not express his position, and after a moment he said: "It might be a trap."
Liu Xiyi was a little anxious, "Old sir, let's not say whether it is a trap or not. Even if it is a trap, it doesn't matter. At most, it will sacrifice a few dead soldiers without exposing us. It will not cause any harm to us. What does this trap do to him?
What’s the meaning?”
The old man sat back on the chair and said calmly: "The more critical the moment, the less we can take it lightly. After so many years of planning, all resources have been mobilized and all funds are ready, just waiting to take advantage of the chaos to make acquisitions.
If there is a slight mistake in the assets of several companies at this time, all previous efforts will be wasted."
The old man picked up the tea cup and took a sip of tea, and continued: "Now someone from above is eyeing us. If the old man of the Zhu family is adding fuel to the fire, the news will only get worse. We must be cautious about anything we do at this time."
Liu Xiyi still insisted on his point of view and said: "Although there are people watching from the top, they have not made any progress. The top decision-making requires evidence. Our layout has been laid out for more than 30 years, and there is nothing they can do. There is no convincing evidence.
, He won’t be able to hold on for long just relying on that one member of the Meng family. The higher-ups will not make decisions based on the whims of one or two people, not even Mr. Zhu.” “And Nalan Zijian has too many things to look at.
I'm worried that he will become a variable."
The two were talking when a middle-aged man wearing a black leather jacket and sunglasses walked in.
"Sir, this time I support Mr. Liu's opinion. Nalan Zijian is worth taking a risk."
The old man's eyes swept over the two of them, but he still didn't speak.
The middle-aged man continued: "Lu Shanmin and him disappeared one after another. Maybe Lu Shanmin is also in Ningcheng. I think it is best to get rid of the two of them together. Now the nets of our harvesting companies will be closed at any time, and the arrow has to be fired. Except
Killing Shadow, these two are the biggest stumbling blocks, it’s time to pull them out.”
Seeing that the old man didn't speak, the middle-aged man continued: "Old sir, you shouldn't have any illusions about Lu Chenlong at this time. If he agrees with our ideas, he should kill his relatives with righteousness. If he ignores righteousness for a son, then he also
Not eligible to inherit your position".
Liu Xiyi also continued: "When you healed Lu Chenlong's wounds, you left a murderous intention in his body. Even if he wanted to fight back, he wouldn't be able to make much of a splash."
"Okay, there's no need to say any more." The old man interrupted the conversation between the two of them. "Since you two agree, let's do what you two want. Just in case, I just
"We can send soldiers to die, but no one who has shown his face outside or has any status can go."
The middle-aged man in sunglasses showed a cold smile at the corner of his mouth.
Liu Xiyi also breathed a sigh of relief. "Then I'll do it right away."
"Wait a minute." The old man said again: "Reveal the news about Lu Shanmin in Ningcheng to the Tian family or the Lu family. Don't you suspect that Lu Shanmin is in cahoots with them? This is also an opportunity to test."
"I understand, and I just want them to take the lead."
The old man looked at the unfinished chessboard again and said slowly: "If Lu Shanmin and Nalanzi really get together, just try to hold him back, and don't take his life until it is absolutely necessary."
"Old sir, he..." Before Liu Xiyi could finish his words, the air pressure in the room suddenly dropped, and the suppressed energy made it difficult for him to breathe.
Liu Xiyi quickly shut her mouth, looked at each other with the man in sunglasses, and both walked out of the room.
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In the Lu family, Lu Hanqing hurriedly walked into Lu Xian's study. "Grandpa, the people of Lushan have been found."
Lu Xian lay on the recliner, closed his eyes and meditated, and hummed in a calm voice, coldly.
The reaction surprised Lu Hanqing.
"He is in Ningcheng".
Lu Xian still just said yes, and there was no shock as Lu Hanqing imagined.
Lu Hanqing said anxiously: "Grandpa, my father's life or death is uncertain. Only by capturing him can we know his whereabouts."
Lu Xian opened his eyes and said slowly: "In the past two years, the masters secretly cultivated by the Lu family have suffered countless casualties. Do you think you are sure to take him down?"
Lu Hanqing said with confidence: "Isn't there still the Tian family? With the combined strength of the two families, I believe we can capture him. Moreover, we set up an ambush half way, with calculations and unintentional intentions. It is completely different from the situation in Daluoshan."
Lu Xian's expression remained calm, and he said calmly: "Have you forgotten what I said last time? Think twice before you act. Have you ever thought about how you knew he was in Ningcheng, and why you would be in Ningcheng without him?"
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Lu Hanqing tried his best to stay calm and "thought about it."
"Have you figured out the result?"
"No, but that's not important. What's important is to save my dad, and we can only start with him."
Lu Xian turned to look at Lu Hanqing and said slowly: "It seems that you have made up your mind."
Lu Hanqing gritted his teeth and nodded heavily.
Lu Xian said "oh" and closed his eyes again to rest, "You are the future head of the Lu family. You have the power to make decisions now. Since you have made up your mind, just do it without asking for my opinion."
Lu Hanqing felt that the old man was a little unusual today, but he did not have time to think carefully about whether he could save his father. Maybe this was the only chance. He had not thought that it might be a trap, but he had no choice.
He bowed to the old man, turned around resolutely and strode out.
When I was going out, I happened to pass by Lu Songtao who was walking in the yard. Their eyes met. In one eye, there was hatred for iron, while in the other, there was contempt and contempt.
The two brothers, who had been close friends since childhood, passed each other without saying a word.
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Lu Songtao's footsteps stopped at the door of the study and did not go in. "Grandpa, are you looking for me?"
Lu Xian had already gotten up from the recliner and stood in the middle of the study. The expression on his face was as complicated as his heart. There were so many descendants of the Lu family, and his favorite was this kind-hearted and upright grandson. But now, this
My beloved grandson doesn't even want to come in.
"Why, now you don't even want to step into grandpa's door?"
"In the Lu family, I have always been a useless useless person. In the eyes of grandpa, I have always been a person who cannot support the family. Songtao knows that he is not qualified to step into your door."
Lu Xian smiled bitterly and said, "Songtao, you are a pure person, free from vulgar tastes. Grandpa is very pleased."
"That's what my grandfather taught me well. The first four words my grandfather taught me were the words 'virtuous home' on the archway outside. Songtao has never forgotten it to this day."
Lu Xian felt a sweet pain in his heart. The Lu Songtao now was what he least wanted and what he wanted most.
"Do you know what your brother is doing out there?"
"The eldest brother cares deeply about the long-term great cause of the Lu family, so naturally what he does is big things."
Lu Xian said slowly, "He is going to ambush your friend Lu Shanmin."
Lu Songtao looked at Lu Xian blankly. What shocked him was not the matter itself, but why his grandfather told him.
"I don't know what you mean."
Lu Xian said slowly: "You don't need to understand."