【020】Hongmen Banquet (Part 1)
Although Nalan Changfeng said it lightly, Ding Shoufang's heart was as hot as boiling water, and there was even a faint sweat on his back.
Of his five subordinates, three were actually standing in front of him now, but the two were not standing in front of him. He didn't know the specific reason why.
Did they form an alliance but haven't jumped out yet, or are they just waiting and watching? Suddenly, Ding Shoufang felt that he had done something wrong before.
Ding Shoufang has always believed in the truth that it is easier to conquer a country than to maintain it, so when he gradually began to retreat into the background after his country was stabilized, he would always hold small-scale private gatherings from time to time with the few people he carefully selected.
Compared with formal banquets, private parties are obviously easier to cultivate feelings between people, and Ding Shoufang is also very smart to divide the spheres of influence for the five of them. Everyone can take care of their own business, but when there are
When other forces challenge their respective authority in the industry, they can join forces to attack them.
Generally speaking, the bosses of the five halls formed a huge interest group with him as the center and radiating from their own interests.
But Ding Shoufang didn't expect that the balance and unity he had worked so hard to create would actually become a tool in the hands of others, and the person he was dealing with was himself.
Before he could regain his balance, Nalan Changfeng was silent again. He tapped the table with his fingers, raised his head slightly, and said softly: "Actually, Mr. Ding may not know that they
These people are all members of my Nalan family, but when we had doubts about the Qing Gang, the Qing Gang came here specially according to the instructions of the family..."
A bolt from the blue, five thunders.
If Ding Shoufang has been pushed to a dead end just now, then this sentence is definitely the last straw that breaks Ding Shoufang's back. After all, if you follow what those hall leaders said when you are old and want stability, everyone can understand, but if it turns out that they are someone else
Who can endure the nails that have been planted?
No one could bear it. The person he had trusted the most for many years was actually a chess piece planted by others, and it was not a pawn. He couldn't help but murmured: "No, no, no, it's possible!"
In desperation, even his voice stuttered and trembled slightly.
"You don't have to believe it, but I still want to tell you that after our Nalan family knew that the people we sent out might have been left behind by your Youth Gang, we have already started operations. Over the years, maybe the people we have placed
They have already integrated into your gang. Perhaps you don’t know that these people must report to Nalan’s house at least twice a year.”
When he heard this, cold sweat broke out on Ding Shoufang's forehead. Once upon a time, the world no longer competed with whose sword was faster or whose fist was stronger. These big families had integrated into the political and business circles and began to use
Some political and business circles use methods to deal with their enemies.
This move of cutting flesh with a blunt knife is too gloomy, right? Suddenly, the figure of Ning Yutang appeared in Ding Shoufang's mind. This young man who can play with a knife with one hand and draw and write poems with the other is also in a suitable place.
Opportunity saved Long Jiutian, just as the leader of Longtang, whom he trusted most, also relied on saving him to rise to power. He snorted coldly and said: "I want to ask a question, and I hope that Young Master Nalan can tell the truth.
tell."
Nalan Changfeng nodded gently, indicating for him to continue.
"The current third leader of our Qinggang, that is, Ning Yutang, who rescued Long Jiutian back then, is he one of yours?"
Looking at Ding Shoufang's determined gaze, Nalan Changfeng smiled slightly. He had already seen that Ding Shoufang had actually compromised in his heart, but the face of being in the world for many years still made him grit his teeth. He pretended to be incomprehensible and shook his head.
: "I don't know if they are from the Nalan family, but they are definitely not mine..."
The implication is that the Dragon Hall Master and others currently standing in front of the two people are his people, and Ning Yutang is not his people, but if they are not under the jurisdiction of other people in the Nalan family, this is not his business.
Sure enough, Ding Shoufang snorted coldly after hearing this and said: "You don't want anything, the Qinggang is still my Qinggang, wouldn't it be a waste of cooperation with me? Your Nalan family has a very high style of helping others.
!”
"No, no, we don't want nothing!"
"Young Master Nalan, just say whatever you want..." Seeing Nalan Changfeng's behavior of trying to say something but holding back, Ding Shoufang felt inexplicably irritated.
"We just want to get back what was ours back then. As for Long Jiutian, he just wants to make amends to the hero of our family back then. We don't want the interest, even if we have Mr. Ding as our friend!"
"You mean..."
"That's right, it's those two jade pieces. It might as well tell you the truth. There are eight jade pieces in total. Your power will definitely not find them. Even Long Jiutian has made no progress in so many years. In addition, we have included
The Lan family has one piece, and even if Long Jiutian finds another one, he will eventually have to fight with our Nalan family."
Although Nalan Changfeng said it more easily, Ding Shoufang didn't think so at all. He seemed to feel that he had fallen into a big picture. The Nalan family had started to spread it many years ago, and it has only begun to gradually close up today.
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"Not good!" At this time, he was suddenly extremely worried about Long Jiutian's situation. After all, he had been a brother for many years. But when he saw the longing and expectant eyes of the Long Hall Master and others, the anger he had just burst out was inexplicable.
It softened.
At this moment, Nalan Changfeng's voice also sounded in his ears. Although the voice was calm, every word hit Ding Shoufang's heart like a heavy hammer.
"Boss Ding, you have to recognize one thing clearly. Our conversation here today can be between friends or enemies. But since I dare to say it, I am already prepared. We are all people who are in the world, and we don't want to do many things.
It’s as simple as I thought…”
"What do you want to do?" Ding Shoufang's tone finally softened.
"After this is done, the jade piece will be ours, and the Shencheng Green Gang will be yours. I just hope that when we compete, you can properly restrain the power of the Green Gang."
Obviously, even those with high martial arts skills are afraid of kitchen knives. After all, this is the territory of the Qing Gang. Nalan Changfeng used the human sea tactic to take out the opponent first.
"Okay! I can only do this in the early stages!" After hesitating for a moment, Ding Shoufang said.
"That's enough in the early stage. According to our arrangement, as long as Long Jiutian doesn't discover it in time and we take the lead, we can be sure of victory."
"Brother!" The three heads of Longtang said in unison.
"Okay, let's set up a bar!" Ding Shoufang said a little helplessly.
Hearing that Ding Shoufang finally gave in, the leader of the Dragon Hall and others finally breathed a long sigh of relief. After all, after so many years, even if you have a pet, you can still have feelings, let alone be a friend.
The hall outside the private room was still full of people sighing and cheering. Fashionably dressed waiters shuttled among them, singing and dancing, and what a state of revelry they looked like!
In the living room where Gongsun Ying lived, the portrait of Yu God that Gongsun Ying had collected for many years was hung up again. Gongsun Ying was sitting in a wheelchair, Shen You, Bai Qian, Su Qingqian, and Chen Qiushi were kneeling on the ground in sequence. Because Gangzi was not There are thousands of people in the door, so he stands outside the door to keep watch.
After all, there were not all eight generals, so there was no way to formally offer incense to worship the ancestors. Three incense sticks as thick as a baby's little finger stood in front of the portrait. Shen You and the other four knelt down and kowtowed in turn. Gongsun Ying gently turned his face away and used the cuffs of his sleeves to hold the incense sticks. Gently wipe a tear from the corner of your eye.
Just after the ancestor worship was completed, there was a knock on the door suddenly outside the courtyard. Gangzi coughed twice and walked to the door. By this time, Chen Qiushi had already put away the portrait of God Yu.
A slightly reckless but extremely tough young man stood outside the door. He bowed to Gangzi who opened the door and said, "Long Jia of the Qinggang, come and pay a visit to Boss Shen Youshen."
Gangzi didn't know whether to let him in or wait. While he was hesitating, Shen You had already stepped out of the living room and asked seemingly casually: "Gangzi, are there guests? Why don't you let him in?"
"Okay!" Gangzi understood that the things in the room had already been completed, so he immediately leaned slightly towards the dragon armor and made a gesture of invitation.
Gongsun Ying had already returned to bed, Chen Qiushi and Bai Qianqian were playing chess, while Su Qingqian sat aside and poured tea for them, looking very interested.
After Long Jia stood still, he slightly cupped his hands towards Shen You and opened his mouth slightly. He wanted to speak but in the end he didn't say anything. He just glanced around with his eyes.
Shen You waved his hands and said: "It doesn't matter, we are all our own people. If you have any questions, just tell me. Is it Mr. Long or Miss Long?"
In fact, Shen You himself also knows that the possibility of Long Jia delivering a message for Long Sheng'er is extremely small, not necessarily even 1%. After all, if Long Sheng'er has something to do, it's probably like that time when he found Tianmei Health Center, and he will talk to him directly. Communicated face to face.
Sure enough, Long Jia coughed and said: "Our gang leader wants to treat Boss Shen to dinner at six o'clock tomorrow night, and we have already booked a private room from the Shencheng Hotel."
"Oh? Who is there?"
Long Jia was stunned. In his impression, the gang chief came out to treat someone to a meal, which was the result of him burning incense. But at this moment, hearing what Shen You meant, he was not very interested.
Thinking of this, he couldn't help but strengthen his tone and said to Shen You: "Boss Shen, do you know that the person who invited you to dinner is the leader of our Qinggang!"
"Yes, I know!" Shen You still looked unfazed.
Long Jia's nose was almost crooked with anger at this moment. Isn't he a sincere entertainer? He seemed to see that Shen You didn't care much about his dragon head, so he immediately put down his hand and pressed Long Jiutian against Shen You. I mean, I cupped my hands and said goodbye!
Shen You nodded and motioned to Gangzi to see him off.
Before leaving, Long Jia couldn't help but turn around and said slightly angrily: "Boss Shen, this is Shencheng!"
Chapter completed!