Chapter 140 Cui Ping Meets a Strong Enemy

Chapter 140 Cui Ping Meets a Strong Enemy

Chapter 140 Cui Ping Meets a Strong Enemy

After comforting each other, the two went downstairs.

Wanqiu had already asked the maid to prepare dinner.

Zhou Gendi's face was as charming as a peach blossom, and she was very shy when she saw Wanqiu.

"It seems that my sister has been having a miserable time these days, crying and screaming all the time. I had to send all the servants away." Wanqiu teased her.

"I'm hungry, let's eat first."

Hong Zhiyou laughed and lowered his head to eat.

"It's all your fault."

Zhou Gendi spat softly and pinched Hong Zhiyou's thigh under the table.

After dinner.

Hong Zhiyou drove her to the train station.

Look at the Century Clock.

Zhou Gendi's sadness about parting came back, her nose felt sore and she started crying while sitting in the car.

"Zhiyou, what should I do without you in the future?"

She cried sadly.

“Without me.

“You still have your parents and your brother.

“When you become a big star and have money, you will find that this is a different world.

"I'll go to Shanghai to find you."

Hong Zhiyou lifted her hand and kissed it gently.

“Well, I promise you.

“No one else is good in this life except you.

"If you don't come, I'll be willing to die in desolation and loneliness.

"I just hope you have some conscience and don't forget about others."

Zhou Gendi bit her teeth lightly and got out of the car with a tear in her eye.

"Do not worry.

"How could I forget such a good thing you did?

"I will go to Shanghai sooner or later, to the glamorous world. When you become a big star, take me with you to make money."

Hong Zhiyou held her face and kissed her reluctantly.

"When I become a big star and have money, I will support you." Zhou Gendi said with a tearful smile.

"Then I'm not a gigolo?"

Hong Zhiyou smiled and reminded:
“I left some money for you in the box.

"Dress nicer, eat better, and don't treat yourself badly.

“The days are long.

“See you later.

"Go."

He waved.

"Wait for you!"

Zhou Gendi carried a small box, twisted her hips, looked back every three steps, and finally disappeared in the crowd.

Hong Zhiyou was not lying to her.

He will go to Shanghai sooner or later.

But now it has yet to grow stronger and lacks connections with the garrisons and gangs there.

Once you have established connections, making money there will be even better than in Jinhai.

Return to the Mu Mansion.

Hong Zhiyou flicked away the cigarette butt at the door, calming his slightly sad mood.

Come upstairs.

Wanqiu is packing the bedding.

Hong Zhiyou leaned against the door and chuckled.

"What are you laughing at.

"I lent you the room and bed, do you want me to keep other women?"

Wanqiu turned her head away and spoke charmingly.

"Of course not.

"I still prefer your taste." Hong Zhiyou said while hugging her soft waist from behind.

"Hate.

"What do I smell like? I smell like Chinese medicine."

Wanqiu turned her head and blew her mouth full of medicine towards him.

Hong Zhiyou knew that she was still resting, so he didn't dare to tease her and accompanied her to the balcony to chat.

"She really left like that?

"To be honest it's good. Without Jin Hai and you, Ma Kui, she can be as free as a bird."

Wanqiu's literary youth syndrome came back again.

"And you?
"Tired?" Hong Zhiyou asked with a smile.

"Do not.

“I don’t envy her.

“There is a kind of happiness called freedom.

“There is a kind of happiness called being in the same boat.”

Wanqiu held his hand, her eyes as gentle as water.

“It’s hard on you.

“You need to take care of yourself. Don’t forget to practice those songs recently. You’ll be ready at any time.

“What if Madam Jiang comes?

“This is an opportunity.

“Only when you become strong will people like Wu Jingzhong not dare to touch you.

"Understand?"

Hong Zhiyou warned softly.

"Okay, I'll remember that." Wanqiu nodded.

I stayed in the Mu Mansion until eight o'clock.

Hong Zhiyou drove back to the courtyard.

There is a "Hongmen Banquet" at the Naval Club tonight, and he must be prepared.

In fact, we can take action against Zhao Chuncheng now.

But the stationmaster was busy cracking down on corruption and dealing with Wu Taixun, and Ma Kui's matter got in the way, so he had to postpone the matter for the time being.

Arrived at the courtyard.

Yu Zecheng was talking to Cuiping tirelessly.

"knew.

"It's just a fight, why are you talking so much like a woman?"

Cuiping waved her hand and walked out wearing a black training suit.

"No, sister-in-law, why are you wearing this?" Hong Zhiyou was a little surprised.

After all, it's a cocktail party, not a formal martial arts competition.

“If I don’t wear this, do I still wear cheongsam and high heels?

"That thing can't even move its legs, how can it hit someone?"

Cuiping said with an unhappy look on her face.

"Okay, safety first." Hong Zhi nodded.

“Zhiyou, I’ll leave your sister-in-law to you.

"She has an impulsive temper, so you should control yourself."

Yu Zecheng was still worried and chased him out and said a few words.

"understood."

Hong Zhiyou shook his head and smiled, then stepped on the accelerator and left Lao Yu behind.

"Sister-in-law, Lao Yu still cares about you a lot." Hong Zhiyou said.

“He’s a hypocrite.

"In front of outsiders, he acts like a little lamb, so sweet and well-behaved.

"As soon as I got home, I had a sullen face and didn't say a word for a long time.

"Just like air, it's the same whether he's at home or not."

Cuiping raised her chin, her tone slightly sour.

I have been with Yu Zecheng for a long time.

Cuiping felt sorry for his difficulties.

She had long regarded Yu Zecheng as her own relative, even...her husband.

"Sister-in-law, when we go to the cocktail party later, you must follow my instructions in everything." Hong Zhiyou said.

"Know.

"Old Yu said that you have a good brain, so it's right to listen to you.

"Why.

"It's great. Every day I either play mahjong with the stationmaster's wife or cook at home. I can finally get out and get some fresh air."

Cuiping looked out the window, her face full of innocent happiness.

……

Jinhai, Zhang Mansion.

There is a tall gate with a large plaque, two big lions outside the gate, red walls, high pavilions, and gilded eaves.

Inside the pavilion.

Zhao Chuncheng was standing respectfully in front of an old man in a Tang suit with a haircut and smelling a snuff bottle.

"Uncle, I have already checked it out.

“It was this Hong Zhiyou who sold private label liquor to Jack, and the liquor came from a manufacturer in the south.

“After deducting the shipping costs, the profit is at least three times.

“Now that the Americans are backing it, the entire Jinhai municipal government and the garrison’s upper echelons are all supplied with Hennessy Axe brand.

“The few brands we made couldn’t be sold at all.

“The Shanghai Longdong Head Office put a lot of pressure on me.

"If there is no sales, you will have to cancel my Jinhai agency rights and cooperate directly with Hong Zhiyou."

He said with indignation.

"Didn't you report it?

"Powell, the person in charge of Hennessy, is here. What are you afraid of?"

The old man sniffed the snuff bottle and said calmly.

He is none other than Zhang Cuiting, a remnant of the Qing dynasty.

In Jinhai, relying on his royal status, he has always had contacts with Zhang Ting'e, Du Jianshi and others.

He also exchanged poems with Chen Bulei and Liu Yazi.

“The thing is, this Jack is a bit of a jerk.

“He did a great job with the accounts.

“The amount of wine sold is 10% more than last period.

“Foreigners are very stubborn.

“They don’t give a shit about what kind of alcohol they sell.

“As long as the accounts are correct, the money has arrived.

“Everything is possible.

“Powell came this time to test me and Hong Zhiyou.

“I represent Longdong Company.

“Jack and Hong Chi are represented by Yan Kee.

“Once Powell is persuaded by Jack, they will definitely terminate the cooperation between Hennessy and Longdong, or promote the Axe brand in Jinhai.

“The several brands I had been responsible for were all ruined.

“The head office will definitely remove me from my position as assistant manager of Long Dongjinhai.

"Uncle, all the hard work I've put in for so many years has gone to waste."

Zhao Chuncheng said anxiously.

"Kidning his father doesn't work?" Zhang Cuiting asked.

“It doesn’t work.

“This kid doesn’t recognize his relatives at all.

"I still have to keep that old bastard around every day. I can't kill him, and I can't let him go either."

Zhao Chuncheng said angrily.

"What do you want to do?" Zhang Cuiting said lightly.

"I would like to ask Uncle Ke to take action. I will first find out Hong Zhiyou's background at the reception, and then let Uncle Ke take the opportunity to kill that kid after the reception.

"If Hong Zhi dies, Jinhai will be ours."

Zhao Chuncheng looked at the man wearing a round hat beside him, his expression becoming more respectful.

Ke Chengwu.

He was a junior fellow of the last martial arts champion of the Qing Dynasty and had followed the Qing court to assassinate Mr. Sun in Hong Kong.

He is a well-known ruthless man and a master.

After failing to challenge Sun Lutang in northern Hebei, he changed his identity and changed his name.

Only a few people know his identity.

"Lao Ke, can you help me?" Zhang Cuiting asked.

Ke Chengwu nodded slightly.

"Thank you, Mr. Ke." Zhao Chuncheng was overjoyed.

"It's not that I don't trust Mr. Ke's methods, but I need to be cautious in everything. Don't forget that Hong Zhiyou is Wu Jingzhong's favorite.

“The Military Control Commission is not to be trifled with.

"If the news leaks out, you and I will probably die without a burial place."

Zhang Cuiting played with the snuff bottle and shook her head hesitantly.

He has always been shrewd and calculating.

If I didn't have cunning, how could I live such a comfortable and glorious life today?

"Don't worry, uncle. I'm not stupid enough to confront the Military Control Commission head-on.

“Grandson, I still know how to pretend.

“Besides, we will never be able to find any clues if we do this.

“Zhang Xun’s son Zhang Mengchao will go to the Navy Club tonight for a cocktail party.

"He has been pursuing Ji Qing from Renji for a long time. Now that woman only sleeps with Hong Zhiyou. Master Zhang has threatened to kill Hong Zhiyou many times at the wine table in an attempt to win the heart of the beauty.

“I’ll encourage him at the party later.

"With Zhang Mengchao's pig brain, he will definitely find fault with Hong Zhiyou, and then Uncle Ke will wait for an opportunity to get rid of him on his way back.

"In this way, everyone will focus their suspicion on Zhang Mengchao.

"Don't forget his father's pigtail army, which recruited many of the best fighters from the Imperial Palace back then."

Zhao Chuncheng smiled calmly and shrewdly.

"Well, the best strategy is to attack the enemy's enemy's plan.

“Your mother is of royal blood after all, so you have some spiritual energy.

"Go do it."

Zhang Cuiting said nothing more.

He never underestimated the Military Control Commission, but Hong Zhiyou's biological father had been secretly kidnapped for several months, and the Military Control Commission had not even a hint of suspicion towards his nephew.

All we can say is that this Hong Zhi might have a grudge against his biological father and deliberately watched him die without rescuing him.

He specifically asked someone to investigate this.

In fact, the father and son had a good relationship in their hometown.

Then there is only one possibility left.

Hong Zhiyou, or the Military Control Commission's intelligence gathering capabilities, have been largely diluted in the vast Tianjin area due to corruption, infighting, and money-making.

In this way, there is Zhang Mengchao, a famous "scapegoat".

This seems to be feasible.

"Uncle, it's getting late.

"Please help me kill the thief, Mr. Ke."

He turned around and clasped his fists respectfully towards Ke Chengwu.

"I'm waiting for your good news." Zhang Cuiting said.

……

In the alley.

Hong Zhiyou parked the car in a secluded place. Then, he took out his pistol and several grenades and handed them to Cuiping:
"sister in law.

“The club has American security, and these things cannot be brought in.

“It’ll be alright in there.

"Wait for me in the car.

“Later, if you hear footsteps, get out of the car and hide in the alley.

"I have a bad feeling that someone might want to do something bad to me tonight."

Cuiping loves guns, grenades and the like, so she immediately took one in her hands and started playing with it:

"Brother, you can do it.

“With so many treasures, we can fight a blocking war.

"Don't worry, I'm more familiar with this stuff than you are.

"Whoever dares to do something bad to you, I will shoot him dead."

Hong Zhi believed this.

Guerrilla leader.

In the original drama, he was able to shoot down Luqiao Mountain through the glass while sitting in a car, so his marksmanship must have been great.

"gone."

Hong Zhiyou got out of the car, walked through the alley to the main road, and walked into the club.

There are many familiar faces in the hall.

In addition to Ren Ji and Kang's Fang Min and other lovers, most of the people in the Jinhai business district came.

It was so lively with people drinking and drinking.

"Zhiyou, you're here."

Ji Qing and Fang Min came over at the same time.

Because Fang Min was a concubine, she didn't dare show too much intimacy in front of others.

On the contrary, Ji Qing is now the head of Renji and is single.

She generously took Hong Zhiyou's arm, and the two of them, one handsome and the other extremely beautiful, walked into the venue like a pair of lovers.

Hong Zhiyou greeted everyone generously, then found Jack and Powell to chat with them.

These days only diplomats can speak with a pure London accent.

Hong Zhi was fluent in foreign languages, and his confident speech immediately attracted the attention of many upper-class and wealthy businessmen.

Especially the rich ladies and young ladies, they were proud to make friends with Hong Zhiyou and came over to toast him.

As more and more people toasted him, Hong Zhiyou found it difficult to cope with it.

As Ji Qing's partner in the "business circle", her socialite charm came out at this time, and she blocked a lot of noise for Hong Zhiyou amidst the laughter and joy.

As the wine went down her throat, her originally pretty face turned even more red.

soon.

The dance has begun.

The plump Ji Qing let Hong Zhiyou hold her waist as she danced lightly on the dance floor.

Hong Zhi deliberately put his hand on her butt and squeezed it gently.

"Hate it, there are outsiders here." Ji Qing whispered in his ear.

"What's wrong.

"I touch my baby's butt and still have to look at their faces."

Hong Zhi gave her a wicked smile and pinched her waist.

“I think Minmin doesn’t seem very happy.

"Am I stealing too much attention?" Ji Qing said, "Yeah."

"Have you ever heard a saying?
“If a pig stands in the wind, it will be blown away.

"It stole the spotlight tonight and shone brightly in front of Powell. In the future, Renji will be able to replace Longdong and become the leader of Jinhai."

Hong Zhi has the Tao.

“Yeah, I see.

"Mr. Powell is very interested in cooperating with us.

“But the foreigners are not stupid.

"Let's compete with Zhao Chuncheng for a month. Whoever sells 30% more alcohol than the other party will cooperate with him.

“Zhao Chuncheng has the support of Longdong headquarters.

"He wants to fight us to the death, but his chances of winning are slim."

Ji Qing said as she swayed her body.

"Won't.

“We are supported by the Jinhai Municipal Government and the garrison troops, but what about them?
“Company subsidies.

“Besides, if they want to keep selling their brands, they have to smooth over relationships and lower prices, which is a blood-letting business.

“We have an absolute advantage in price wars.

“Even if the price is cut in half, there is still profit.

“Can they fight?
"I believe that the senior management of Longdong is not stupid. They will give in after holding on for half a month at most."

Hong Zhiyou had already expected this.

"It's good that you know." Ji Qing said.

While dancing, Hong Zhiyou's eyes quietly fell on Zhao Chuncheng and another man in a suit in the corner.

"His name is Zhang Mengchao, the son of Zhang Xun.

“You old pervert, you’ve always wanted to be with me, but I didn’t agree.

"This guy is very arrogant, and his drinking behavior is especially bad. He will definitely find trouble later. Don't mess with him."

Ji Qing glanced at Zhang Mengchao coldly and reminded him in a low voice.

"Hey, it's your big butt that attracts men's attention.

"Zhang Mengchao..."

A playful smile flashed across Hong Zhiyou's lips.

He was worrying about how to take over the young master's house.

Isn’t this delivered to your door?
The other one is Zhao Chuncheng.

This kid kidnapped his dad and never made a move.

Judging from the previous conversation with Powell, he is very steady and experienced, so we have to be on guard.

"Hateful!" Ji Qing smiled coquettishly and twisted her hips a little more subtly.

……

in the corner.

Zhang Mengchao stared at Ji Qing, spitting out jealousy and greed.

He likes this bitch.

Moreover, he owed a large sum of money to the casino.

Funds are urgently needed now.

Although my father was known to be rich enough to rival a country in the past, his assets had long been divided up by his concubines and other brothers and sisters.

Zhang Mengchao knew very well that he only had a name left.

And those stupid women in Jinhai are very much buying into this in order to become celebrities.

In the past, he used this skill to play with women and cheat people out of money.

Now, he has set his sights on Ji Qing.

A man passed away less than half a year ago, and Renji, which was at its peak, was in full swing.

This kind of beautiful rich woman should be able to eat it.

Enough for me to live a happy life for several years.

Therefore, Zhang Mengchao has been pursuing Ji Qing relentlessly.

It’s just annoying that the Western romance that other women are good at doesn’t seem to impress this woman at all.

Now seeing Ji Qing and Hong Zhi being so affectionate, he couldn't help but get furious.

"Mr. Zhang, it must be hard to see your beloved woman being so sweet with another man." Zhao Chuncheng poured him some wine and started to add fuel to the fire.

"Damn it, a little secretary is taking advantage of me." Zhang Mengchao drank the wine in one gulp.

"Yes.

"Isn't it just relying on Wu Jingzhong?
"Wu Jingzhong is nothing.

"Back then, Fourth Master Zhang treated him like a dog.

"Who is Mr. Fourth Zhang? Wasn't he just the one who held the reins and stirrups for your old man in the past?
"Haha, compared to you, Young Master Zhang, Hong Zhiyou is not even worthy of carrying your shoes."

Zhao Chuncheng said this and poured him another glass.

"That's right.

"He is nothing. Ji Qing is mine."

Zhang Mengchao drank another glass of wine, his face flushed, and his tongue became a little tied when he spoke.

"Brother Zhang, I wish you will marry the beauty tonight." Zhao Chuncheng raised his glass in a toast.

Zhang Mengchao walked towards the center of the dance floor with unsteady steps.

"Qing'er, I, I want to dance with you."

Zhang Mengchao stretched out his hand towards Ji Qing with a dazed look in his eyes.

"Sorry, I'm not available right now." Ji Qing said.

"inconvenient.

"You stinky bitch, do you really think you are a piece of gold and jade? Why are you pretending to be such a rag?

“I asked you to dance because I think highly of you.

"Dance with me."

Zhang Mengchao acted arrogantly and reached out to grab Ji Qing.

"Mr. Zhang, you are drunk."

Hong Zhi grabbed his arm.

He has not practiced in vain these days, so he will have no problem dealing with this second-generation rich guy.

"I, I'm drunk."

Zhang Mengchao took a glass of wine from the waiter beside him.

puff!
It splashed on Hong Zhiyou's face.

Hong Zhiyou smiled in his heart, he had been waiting for this moment.

"She is my friend. Please give me some face, Mr. Zhang." Hong Zhiyou continued to provoke him subtly.

"What kind of dog are you?

"How dare a mere secretary ask me for face? Go and find out, were you there when my father Zhang Xun was in his heyday?

"Get out of here right now, or I'll get someone to kill you.

“Let me tell you, Mr. Zhang Si, who frightened your Station Master Wu like a dog, used to be my father’s lackey.

"Those who know better, get out of here."

Zhang Mengchao stepped forward and pushed Hong Zhiyou hard.

"Mr. Zhang, you are drunk."

Hong Zhiyou staggered for a moment, took Ji Qing's silk scarf and wiped the wine off his face.

“I’m not drunk.

"One of us must die in Jinhai today.

"Ji Qing belongs to me."

He roared ferociously and tried to catch Ji Qing again.

"enough!"

Hong Zhi gave a look and Anderson came over with a few American security guards.

“Don’t make trouble!
"This is the Navy Club, not the Qing Dynasty Palace or your home, OK?"

Anderson made a gesture, and two security guards escorted Zhang Mengchao to the side corridor.

“Hong Ji has.

"I'm going to kill you, just wait for me.

"Ji Qing is mine."

In the corridor, Zhang Mengchao was still shouting.

okay.

Now everyone in Jinhai knows that Zhang Mengchao wants to kill me... This is exactly the effect Hong Zhiyou wants.

He was in no hurry to leave.

When they got to the private room upstairs, Ji Qing and Fang Min washed his face and clothes.

Anyway, we have talked about almost everything we need to talk about.

Hong Zhi grabbed the two girls and said, "Since you've washed your faces, why don't you take a bath together?"

"I, I still have to go check the accounts with Jack, you and Minmin can wash it."

Ji Qing ran away shyly.

She knew that she had been the center of attention tonight and she had to give Fang Min some compensation.

Fang Min is very good at seizing opportunities.

He used almost all his skills to serve Hong Zhiyou comfortably.

After the joy.

Hong Zhiyou walked to the window and lit a cigarette.

He was thinking about Zhao Chuncheng.

Just now, this guy was clearly trying to get Zhang Mengchao drunk, and what he said was nothing but fanning the flames.

The Zhang family has fallen into decline.

What was he trying to achieve by instigating Zhang Mengchao to go against him?
Hong Zhiyou rubbed his eyebrows.

He remembered that Zhao Chuncheng had a group of death warriors around him.

Could it be that he wanted to use Zhang Mengchao to secretly send assassins to attack?

Ok.

This is consistent with this person's sinister and cunning character.

If I die, everyone in Jinhai will know about this, and it is very likely that Zhang Mengchao was responsible.

"Haha, that's insidious enough."

Hong Zhiyou is worrying about how to get hurt, so he will go to blackmail Zhang Mengchao tomorrow.

Now all the good things are coming together.

Come on.

Having made up his mind, Hong Zhiyou asked Fang Min to take care of him. He was too lazy to take a shower and went straight to the lobby downstairs.

Greeted everyone.

He asked Anderson and the armed security guards to escort him for a while, and said goodbye when they reached the entrance of the alley.

Anderson and his group left.

In the dim light of the alley, a figure appeared.

Black long gown.

Round hat.

Like Zhou Yan, he came silently, as if he was born to be one with the night.

Hong Zhiyou took a deep breath secretly.

Sure enough, he was waiting here.

Not just any ordinary gun-shooting thug.

But he is a real assassination master.

"Sister-in-law, I leave it to you."

Hong Zhiyou took a few steps back and hid behind the car.

“Don’t shoot!
"Zhiyou, go out. I'll meet him."

Cuiping's eyes never left Ke Chengwu, but her words were directed to Hong Zhiyou.

"Sister-in-law, you have a mission.

"Guns and mines must be used.

"Don't be so stubborn. It seems like you can't beat him."

Hong Zhiyou lowered his voice.

"Nonsense, I know, just go away." Cuiping whispered.

"Sun Lutang's Xingyi School?"

When the man saw Cuiping slow down, he knew what was going on.

"Yes." Cuiping secretly gathered her strength.

"Humph!"

Ke Wenwu took off his round hat and put the long whip hidden on his head around his neck.

Like a sharp sword drawn from its sheath, it flew towards Cuiping.

……

　This chapter has been revised.

　　
　
(End of this chapter)