Chapter 197 Du Yuesheng
Chapter 197 Du Yuesheng
The next day.
Zhou Gendi got up early at six o'clock and went to work on the set.
Hong Zhi didn't get up until half past eight.
Eating the local specialty crab roe buns in the restaurant downstairs of the hotel.
After a while, Yin Zhuoran arrived at the hotel.
As the white glove of Song Ziliang's Jinshan Foreign Trade Group and the manager of Longdong Company, Yin Zhuoran is definitely a powerful figure in Shanghai.
Accompanying him was a young man with a 3:7 hairstyle.
"Brother Yin."
When Hong Zhiyou saw him, he quickly stood up to greet him.
“Eat, eat yours.
"We are so close, why should we be so polite?"
Yin Zhuoran waved his hand, signaling him to continue eating.
He pulled the young man to sit opposite Hong Zhiyou, grabbed a bun from the plate and slowly started eating.
This left the young man standing by stunned.
Yin Zhuoran has always been very arrogant, and few people in the Jianghu area take him seriously.
Being so ungentlemanly and casual, it can only be said that he has a special relationship with the young man in front of him.
It's not ordinary.
Last night at the mahjong table in Jinhai, Hong Zhiyou ordered another bet worth thousands of dollars.
Yin Zhuoran also appreciated it.
Knowing that Hong Zhiyou was coming to Shanghai to rescue someone, he even canceled the meeting of the Jinhai branch and returned overnight to make arrangements for him.
"Brother Yin, won't you introduce me?"
Hong Zhiyou didn't dare to be casual and asked with a smile.
"Let me introduce you. This is Yu Xuan, the current member of the Shanghai Industrial and Commercial Council," Yin Zhuoran introduced.
Yu family?
"Mr. Yu, I'm so sorry. I don't know if Mr. Yu and Mr. Yu Qiaqing..." Hong Zhiyou stood up hurriedly with awe.
“He is Mr. Yu’s great-nephew.
"I grew up in Mr. Yu's house. After Mr. Yu left, there were many children in the Yu family, and many of them got their share of the money, but the only one who was still really working was Xuan Shao.
“Don’t underestimate him because he is young. There is nothing he cannot handle in the Huangpu River area.
“By the way, Young Master Xuan also serves as the executive director of the Jiangsu and Zhejiang Chamber of Commerce.
"It was Young Master Xuan who facilitated Tang Enbo's arms collection last month.
“He was one of the few invited guests to the chairman’s birthday party.
"Mr. Ziwen and Mr. Ziliang also think highly of him."
Yin Zhuoran was afraid that Hong Zhi had neglected Yu Xuan, so he explained it in great detail.
Hong Zhiyou immediately realized that the young man in front of him, who looked a little honest, was a real know-it-all in the business world and a big shot with great resources.
"Young Master Xuan, I'm disrespectful," Hong Zhiyou said quickly.
“You’re welcome.
"I'm just taking advantage of my uncle's influence to make a living." Yu Xuan smiled modestly.
“You’re not just taking advantage of it.
"When the chairman went to Shanghai to read Huang Jinrong's letter, he stayed at Yu's house for more than half a year. You were the one who actually peed on his head and walked around the streets."
Yin Zhuoran laughed.
Hong Zhiyou also has a general understanding of it.
Yu Qiaqing knew Jiang when he was still an unknown figure. He had a keen eye for talent and provided strong support to him. He can be said to be a true follower of the emperor.
in other words.
The young man in front of him, like Zhang Zhizhong, Zhang Qun and Chen Bulei, can convey messages directly to the old man.
Thighs, absolutely thighs.
"Mr. Xuan, please take care of me." Hong Zhiyou seemed very respectful.
“You’re welcome, Brother Hong.
"Old Yin told me about you. It is said that there is nothing you can't do in Jinhai, and there is no way you can't make money by being friends with you.
“As it happens, I like money, too.
"So, I'm happy to make friends like you."
Yu Xuan said from the bottom of his heart.
We all live around money, so who doesn’t like the God of Wealth?
The two started talking about business in the restaurant.
Yu Xuan was full of praise for Hong Zhiyou's many insights.
“I have previously praised Mr. Hong’s purchase of Hennessy labels as a wise idea, and we have known each other for a long time.
"After talking to you today, I know that you are a real businessman."
After the chat, Yu Xuan bowed to Hong Zhiyou sincerely.
Hong Zhiyou secretly felt ashamed.
He just has some ideas derived from his knowledge of history, the future world economy, trends, and the rise of big brands.
“My business philosophy is actually very simple.
“As long as there is profit, it’s fine.
"My partners make nine points and I make one point. That's a good deal."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
“No wonder you have friends all over the world, like Brother Yin who is also very open with you.
"Been taught a lesson."
Yu Xuan said.
“Who doesn’t like nine points.
"If people are rated on a scale of ten, I would at least give Brother Hong a nine!"
Yin Zhuoran laughed at the side.
Nine points... Damn it!
“Let’s talk business.
"The Zhang Junfei you want to protect has committed a serious crime this time.
“He was vying for favors in the city that never sleeps.
"The one who's in charge of the place is a hall master under Du's clan named Chen Song.
"Not only did Zhang Junfei not give Chen Song face, he also stabbed him in the chest. He died before he could be taken to the hospital.
"Chen Song has a wife and a child at home.
"Du Yuesheng made it clear that Chen Song must be given an explanation on this matter and there is no room for negotiation.
“The people I sent over didn’t even get through the gate.
“I was kicked out by the gang members.
"Some of Chen Song's more radical subordinates even threatened to kill anyone who dared to come to intercede."
Yin Zhuoran said.
"Do you know the name and address?" Hong Zhiyou asked.
"Know.
"The leader is called Zhu Simao, who lives at No. 69 Zhujia Lane. He and Chen Song are sworn brothers and they have the best relationship.
"There are three more. I've written them all down here."
Yin Zhuoran was very efficient and had figured out everything clearly in just one night.
"Okay, thanks." Hong Zhiyou took the note and put it away.
“Are you going to pay your respects now?
"When Elder Yu was alive, he was older than Huang Jinrong and his generation. Du has always been particular about this. Since Young Master Xuan is accompanying you, he won't dare to turn you away."
Yin Zhuoran said.
“Well, at night.
"It will be a relief to have Lao Xuan by then." Hong Zhiyou said.
"What I am most worried about now is Mao Sen. The spies under his command may find an excuse to attack you. These people are capable of blasting, assassination, poisoning, and all kinds of dirty tricks.
"Why don't you go to Mr. Ziliang's residence, or Mr. Xuan..."
Yin Zhuoran said this and shook his head:
"No, the Yu family is too mixed. It's better to go to Mr. Ziliang's or my house."
"No.
"Mr. Ziliang is very busy, so it's not worth bothering the two Mr. Songs to help with this little matter.
"I have safer places to go."
Hong Zhiyou thought for a moment and said.
"Security Command?" Yu Xuan asked.
As soon as he said this, he felt it was too offensive, so he smiled and said no more.
"Do not.
“Everyone over there is carrying guns, so the situation is more complicated.
"You will know where I am going when the time comes."
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
He originally wanted to use Yang Wenquan's relationship to apply for garrison protection.
But on second thought, Lao Yang had not had any contact with his subordinates for a long time, so he still felt that they were not very reliable.
After seeing off Yin and Yu.
He walked to the hotel counter, raised his eyebrows and smiled at the pretty female receptionist, then dialed a number:
"Hello, is this Staff Officer Li?
"Hello, I am Hong Zhiyou, the secretary of Jinhai Station. Yes, Commander Yang mentioned it to you.
“I arrived at the garrison headquarters around 10pm to stay overnight.
"Okay, I'm done."
After hanging up the phone, he turned and went back upstairs.
As soon as he left, the female receptionist dialed Mao Sen's number:
"Hey, Stationmaster Mao, he's going to the garrison headquarters at 10 p.m.
"okay, I get it."
……
Hong Zhiyou returned to the room, took out the note and stared at the list on it and began to ponder.
“Brother Hong, I’m going to go check it out.
"Chen Song's wife is a weak woman, and she has a three-year-old girl at home.
“I made a special trip to her house to touch her.
"It's not that well-off. Life will definitely be hard after a man dies. If all else fails, I'll have to compensate her with some money and let this matter be settled."
Lin Tian leaned against the window, holding a cigarette in his mouth and blowing his handsome long bangs.
"If you want to pay compensation, Director Wang has already rescued his nephew. Is there any need for us?
"Chen Song's death was so unjust, and the one who beat him, Zhang Junfei, was so crazy.
“The people under him want to make trouble.
"Du Yuesheng is the leader of a gang, and he was put on the spot, so he can't just let it go."
Hong Zhiyou analyzed.
"Gangs are like this, they swear brotherhood and show loyalty, so I'm afraid this won't be easy.
"If it doesn't work, I'll give them something tough."
Zhou Yan said.
Are all the Axe Gang members so fierce?
Hong Zhiyou muttered inwardly, then smiled and shook his head, saying, "Fighting and killing is not the best strategy. Every person has a price, it's just a matter of whether the price is high or low."
"Well, Xiaolin, go to Chen Song's house and give her ten gold bars so that she can settle the matter.
"As for the other three tough guys, I'll go meet Zhu Simao and take care of them all."
“That’s it, let’s split up.
"Capture them, and I'll talk to Du Yuesheng tonight."
After giving the instructions, Hong Zhiyou walked out carrying his small suitcase.
Zhujia Lane.
Zhu Simao was lying on a rattan chair basking in the sun.
He used to be a butcher.
He was of great stature and everyone in Zhujia Lane was afraid of him.
Later he joined the Green Gang, but unfortunately Du Yuesheng looked down on him and instead let a young boy named Chen Song take over as the leader.
Zhu Simao has always been unhappy.
Thanks to God, Chen Song was stabbed.
He could just use this incident to mislead people and raise the banner of righteousness to make his reputation known.
That kid Jinhai wants to settle the matter privately.
Chen Song's wife agreed, but Zhu Simao didn't want to. He had already gone to Chen's house and made a harsh statement.
Chen Song’s revenge must be avenged.
Anyone who dares to stop him from taking revenge would be ashamed of Chen Song's spirit in heaven. When he got angry, he asked Chen's daughter-in-law to accompany Chen Song.
After this incident, Chen Song’s wife no longer had the courage to ask for money.
"Zhu Simao, right?"
Hong Zhiyou walked into the yard and asked.
Zhu Simao touched the bean-sized black mole at the corner of his mouth and asked with wide eyes, "Who the hell are you?"
“I’m from Jinhai, and I want to protect Zhang Junfei.
"Can this be settled privately?"
Hong Zhiyou went straight to the point and handed over a brand new gold bar.
"To protect Zhang Junfei?
"Who do you think you are? He killed my brother. There's no way he can walk out of Shanghu Gate alive." Zhu Simao refused.
Hong Zhiyou took out another one and said, "It's enough. Don't you just want to be the hall master? Do you think Boss Du can't see through your little tricks?
“Why can’t you sit up?
“Not having the right mindset.
“So, no matter how much trouble you make, it will only make Boss Du feel disgusted.
“While you still have some value.
"Be obedient and set a good example. That's it."
As Hong Zhiyou spoke, he added another cigarette.
Three gold bars.
I have already given enough face.
Zhu Simao curled his lips and stared at the gold bars in a dilemma, wanting to put it away but also wanting to take it.
"Stop pretending.
"I've thought of a reason. You should sympathize with the Chen family's daughter-in-law and the widow's life, and let Zhang Junfei pay some money to settle the matter.
“This way you can take the money, and Boss Du won’t have to worry about it.
"Kill two birds with one stone, why not do it?"
Hong Zhiyou smiled.
Zhu Simao stroked the gold bars with his fingers, his eyes flashing with cunning and greed:
“It’s not impossible for me to settle this matter.
"How about this.
"We have both small and large amounts. If you give me ten gold bars, I will make the brothers who are causing trouble in the funeral hall leave tonight."
"Ten?" Hong Zhiyou looked at him.
"Yes, just ten.
"One less cigarette, and Zhang won't be able to leave Shanghai."
After Zhu Simao finished speaking, he picked up the teapot and gulped down a few gulps of the low-quality tea.
Hong Zhiyou glanced at Lao Zhou.
Old Zhou stretched out his hand, and a shiny short axe appeared in his hand.
Before Zhu Simao could react.
A cold light flashed.
Zhu Simao collapsed on the rattan chair, holding his neck, whimpering, and blood gushed out from between his fingers like a spring.
"Ten gold bars, you deserve it."
Hong Zhiyou sneered, picked up the gold bars on the table, put them back into the suitcase, and walked to the next house.
The next two families were much more sensible.
One of them took a gold bar and shut up.
Deal with these troublemakers.
In the evening, Hong Zhiyou drove straight to the headquarters of the Green Gang and visited Du Yuesheng under the introduction of Yu Xuan.
Inside the old hall with blue bricks and black tiles.
Du Yuesheng was drinking tea with his elder brother Huang Jinrong.
"Brother, the war is at a stalemate right now. I have been operating in Hong Kong for a while. That place is the foreigners' territory. No matter who wins or loses, no one will touch that place.
"Why don't you come with me to take a look later?
"Choose a location with good scenery and build a house to enjoy your retirement."
Du Yuesheng asked.
"Hey, I'm not like you. I don't want to move at all when I get older.
“I’m used to hearing Shanghainese.
“You want me to listen to Cantonese, no.
"Besides, fallen leaves return to their roots, and I don't think I should go out at my age.
"There is no place like home, no place like home.
"I will live in the Huangpu River for the rest of my life. If you want to execute me, just shoot me. At least I will die at home, and my soul will be able to find me when I return.
"You are still young, go out if you want."
Huang Jinrong shook his head and sighed.
“It’s difficult for me now.
"After Dai Li's death, people have forgotten him. His words are no longer the same as they were in the past. Many people in the garrison and the municipal government don't listen to him anymore."
Du Yuesheng also smiled bitterly with helplessness.
"What do you think about Chen Song's matter?" Huang Jinrong asked.
"Zhu Simao wants to jump." Du Yuesheng saw through it at a glance.
"How do you want to deal with it?" Huang Jinrong asked.
"Let him jump first. I don't see much of what's going on down there. It's a rare opportunity to come across one, so it might be good to take a look." Du Yuesheng smiled faintly, not taking it too seriously.
“Don’t underestimate it.
“The Qing Gang is no longer a monolithic entity.
“The world is changing drastically, and people are in panic.
"If you don't handle a small matter well, it's very likely that someone with ulterior motives will seize the opportunity to harm you."
Huang Jinrong reminded.
"Brother, what you said is..."
As he was talking, the housekeeper came in and said, "Mr. Du, the young master of the Yu family has brought someone to lobby us. He said it's the secretary of Jinhai Station, named Hong Zhiyou.
"Will you see me or not?"
“Hong Zhiyou, I heard about this man when I went to Hong Kong last time. He has a connection with the Zhigong lineage and has close ties with the Rong family, Ho Yin, and the Cao Gang.
"He and Yu Xuan can be described as the two prides of the younger generation."
Du Yuesheng was very well-informed.
“Tsukai Station?
“People from the Secret Service are very annoyed to deal with these people.
"You guys chat, I'm leaving first."
Huang Jinrong frowned and stood up to say goodbye.
Hong Zhiyou walked in.
Zhou Yan stood aside with his hands on his waist.
At the same time, Du Yuesheng's elite fighters also put their hands on their guns at their waists and watched eagerly.
"Mr. Du, this is not the way to treat your friends." Yu Xuan said.
“Some of them are friends.
“Some people may not be friends.”
Du Yuesheng said in a deep voice.
Hong Zhiyou looked at this underground tycoon.
He had a flat head, a long black gown, black cloth shoes, deep sunken cheeks, and a mouth full of big tobacco teeth.
From the outside, there is nothing special about it.
But when meeting his sharp gaze, one feels a chilling fear.
“I don’t know about others.
"I am definitely Mr. Du's friend."
Hong Zhiyou said loudly.
"Mr. Xuan, excuse me, I want to talk to Mr. Du alone." He turned to Yu Xuan and whispered.
"it is good."
Yu Xuan nodded to the two of them and turned away.
"I'm here to redeem someone." Hong Zhiyou said straight to the point without wasting any words.
"Ransom?
"This has nothing to do with money. If I let Zhang go, it will be hard for me to lead my team."
Du Yuesheng poured a cup of tea, took a sip and said.
“Being a human being has a price.
"Knowing that you were in a difficult situation, I gave Zhu Simao three gold bars, but he was too greedy and insisted on having twenty.
“So, I had no choice but to kill him.
"Since you can sit in this position, you should know better than me that there is no loyalty in this world, only interests, wisdom and money."
Hong Zhi has the Tao.
"Boy, you are so brave.
"Don't think that I won't touch you just because you're from the Secret Service. There are many people with more fame and prospects than you who have sunk to the bottom of the Huangpu River in Shanghai overnight."
Du Yuesheng narrowed his eyes and said in a cold voice.
He never expected that Hong Zhiyou killed his men as soon as he arrived in Jinhai.
“I just did what you wanted to do but it was inconvenient.
"Besides, you really don't dare to touch me, and you can't touch me."
Hong Zhiyou leaned over, picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup.
"Tell me about it." Du Yuesheng stared at him and found it a bit interesting.
“Boss Dai is dead.
"You should be able to guess the reason. It's because the superiors are wary of me.
“Now even Mao Renfeng is unwilling to admit that he is from the Jiangshan faction.
"And you, you used to be his sworn brother.
“When Boss Dai was alive, no one dared to touch you.
“But now, are you still valuable?
“Let alone those high-ranking people in the Jingling Mansion, who among the Jiangzhe chaebols would take you seriously?
“With your small fortune, you don’t even need anyone from Jingling.
"A small staff officer of the Songhu Garrison Command can order a deputy chief of a police station to search you for any reason.
"Do you think anyone will protect you?
"Your only role is roughly that if the Jiangsu and Zhejiang chaebols think there are some dirty things, they might be able to use you.
“If I were you, I would make more new friends while I still have money, put aside my status as the boss, make money from my money, and find a way out for my children.
“This chair is no longer a weapon, it is a mountain pressing down on you.
"And I am the new friend you need."
Hong Zhiyou looked at him and said word by word.
Du Yuesheng's eyes flickered.
In fact, as soon as Dai Li died, he felt that as a trumpeter for politicians, his final fate would be to be abandoned after the rabbit has died and the bow is put away after the bird is dead.
"Young man, your words are indeed very persuasive.
“Someone gave me some money.
“A lot of money.
“You are allowed to stay in the Green Gang headquarters.
"I think this deal is a good one. It's normal for you to be beaten to death by the angry members of the Green Gang when you come to protect someone."
Du Yuesheng sneered and waved his hand, and his men surrounded him.
……
(End of this chapter)