Rebirth of Bloody Romance

As night fell, the lanterns of Zui Xiang Lou swayed in the breeze, emitting a warm yellow light. Zhong Yuemin stood in front of the building, his eyes moving through the bustling crowd. He originally just wanted to set up a few tables and have a good time with his friends, but he didn't expect the situation to get so out of control.

The five tables originally booked became ten tables in a blink of an eye, then increased to fifteen tables, and finally stopped at twenty-five tables.

Zhong Yuemin looked at the scene in front of him, and he couldn't help but feel helpless. He didn't specifically notify too many people, but these people seemed to come out from all directions, which made him a little confused.

Zhou Xiaobai stood beside him, looking at Zhong Yuemin's bewildered expression, gently pulled his sleeve, and explained in a low voice, "Yuemin, these people have been paying attention to you these days. They all know that you came out of the detention center. The news that you wanted to treat us to a meal must have been spread by Yuan Jun and Zheng Tong."

Zhong Yuemin suddenly realized that it was the two grandsons who spread the news. He was touched and helpless. He was touched by his friends' care and support for him, but helpless because he was overwhelmed by the sudden lively scene.

Zhong Yuemin took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and then smiled at those enthusiastic faces. Although the scene was a bit chaotic, he knew that these were his friends and his most precious wealth in this world.

"Yuemin, you finally came out. I've been worried to death these days!" Li Yuanchao strode forward, patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder, his eyes flashing with excitement.

"Yeah, buddy, we have been paying attention to your affairs. Now that we see that you are okay, we are relieved."

"Yuemin, you......" Zhong Yuemin responded to their greetings and concerns one by one.

Li Kuiyong said with a smile, "Yuemin, you are so unkind that you didn't even inform your buddy."

"I'm sorry, I'm sorry."

"Okay, since you're here with me, go and take care of the others. Don't worry about us."

"Eat and drink well."

Inside Zui Xiang Lou, the lights were on and the crowds were bustling. Zhong Yuemin and his friends sat together, toasting their glasses and drinking, with laughter and chatter. Although the scene was a bit chaotic, everyone's face was filled with a happy and satisfied smile.

Two days later in the evening, the sky gradually darkened. Zhong Yuemin stood at the gate of the courtyard, looking at the tired birds returning to their nests in the distance, feeling a little anxious.

Zhong Yuemin finally waited for the two elders, Zhong Shanyue and Zhou Zhennan, to come. They were seen walking slowly in the twilight. Both of them had fatigue on their faces, but their eyes were shining with determination and satisfaction.

Zhong Yuemin hurried forward and said, "My two fathers, you are really busy. It's been three days since I came back to see you."

Zhong Shanyue smiled slightly and patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder. "Yuemin, your performance this time was really great. My kindness to you was not in vain."

Zhou Zhennan also nodded and praised. "Yes, Yuemin, we have all seen your growth. You completed this mission so well. You are really a young man to be feared."

Zhong Yuemin couldn't help but feel a little proud after hearing the praise from the two elders, but he still maintained a humble attitude and replied respectfully, "Dad, this is all because of your good teaching. I just followed your instructions."

Zhong Shanyue and Zhou Zhennan looked at each other and smiled with satisfaction. They knew that although Zhong Yuemin was young, he was smart and decisive, and was a rare talent.

"Dad, what's the situation now?" Zhong Yuemin asked anxiously, his eyes revealing his concern about the progress of the situation.

Zhong Shanyue took a deep breath and said solemnly: "The higher-ups have decided to crack down on criminal activities. The standards this time are very strict. Those who can be sentenced or not will all be sentenced; those who can be sentenced lightly or not will all be sentenced heavily; and those who can be shot or not will all be executed by shooting without any leniency."

Zhong Yuemin's heart tightened when he heard Zhong Shanyue's words. He naturally knew the seriousness of the matter and understood why his father warned him so seriously. He nodded to show that he understood.

Zhong Yuemin knew that this storm was very serious. Once he got caught in it, the consequences would be disastrous. He couldn't help but ask, "What about the people in the Cleaver Team? Will they..."

Zhong Shanyue was silent for a moment, and said in a low voice, "No one can escape."

Zhong Shanyue looked at his son's face and was also worried. He knew his son well. He was stubborn and adventurous, so it was most likely that something bad would happen to him at this time.

Zhong Shanyue was worried when he thought of this, so he warned, "Yuemin, you better behave yourself recently and don't mess around outside. If you are really found out, it will be a big trouble. You know the situation of our family. Once you are involved in these things, the consequences will be disastrous."

Zhong Yuemin felt a chill in his heart. He knew his father's worries were not groundless. He took a deep breath and answered solemnly, "Dad, don't worry. I know my limits. I won't bring any trouble to the family."

Zhong Shanyue looked at Zhong Yuemin's determined eyes, and his worries were slightly relieved. He patted Zhong Yuemin on the shoulder and said, "Okay, I believe you. But you must also remember to keep a clear mind at all times and not be so impulsive in doing anything. Think about your children and wife."

Zhong Yuemin nodded and kept his father's words firmly in his heart.

The afternoon sun shone obliquely on the alleys of the old city. Zhong Yuemin walked through rows of mottled houses and came to the corner where Li Hongmei, Zhang Li and Chen Yijun were chatting. He caught a glimpse of the three of them gathered together, with relaxed smiles on their faces, and a warm feeling rose in his heart.

Zhong Yuemin walked over, cleared his throat, and interrupted the three people's conversation. "Li Hongmei, do you have any ideas?" Zhong Yuemin asked straight to the point.

Hearing this, Li Hongmei's smile gradually froze. She turned to look at Zhong Yuemin, with a hint of complex emotions flashing in her eyes. Zhang Li and Chen Yijun also stopped talking and looked at them curiously.

Li Hongmei hesitated for a moment, as if weighing something in her mind, then she took a deep breath, looked up and said to Zhong Yuemin, "Captain Zhong, can I call you brother like Zhang Li does from now on?"

Zhong Yuemin was stunned for a moment, then he laughed. "Sure, no problem." He agreed readily.

Li Hongmei seemed relieved, and then she continued, "Brother Zhong, I don't know anything else. I only know how to operate a sewing machine. So, Zhang Li and I want to open a clothing factory. I wonder if it's possible?"

Zhong Yuemin listened, his eyes moving between Li Hongmei and Zhang Li. He could see that this idea did not come from Li Hongmei, but was proposed by Zhang Li.

Although this woman doesn't talk much, she is very thoughtful and has a lot of ideas!

Seeing that Zhong Yuemin didn't speak for a long time, Li Hongmei asked anxiously, "Brother Zhong, is there something wrong?"

Zhong Yuemin came to his senses and a hint of approval flashed in his eyes. He looked at Li Hongmei, a woman who seemed weak on weekdays, but now she was firm and expectant. He knew that what she said was not a whim, but a well-thought-out statement.

"Hongmei, this idea you and Zhang Li have is a good one. There aren't many clothing factories on the market right now, and the styles are too old-fashioned. As long as your sewing skills are good and the styles are novel, this is a good business opportunity."

Li Hongmei's face lit up when she heard this. She looked at Zhang Li beside her, and they smiled at each other, as if all their worries had disappeared.

"Brother Zhong, what should we do then?" Li Hongmei asked, with anticipation gleaming in her eyes.

Zhong Yuemin smiled slightly. He knew that what the two women needed was direction and support. "First of all, you need to have your own plan, including considerations of funds, equipment, personnel, market, etc."

Zhong Yuemin paused and continued, "As for equipment and personnel, you can first ask some relatives and friends at home for help, and then slowly develop and expand."

Li Hongmei and Zhang Li listened with great interest and nodded continuously. They knew that with Zhong Yuemin's support, their careers had taken a solid first step.

"Also, you need to pay attention to market research and product design." Zhong Yuemin added. "Nowadays, people pursue fashion and individuality. You need to work hard on style and fabrics to attract more customers."

Zhang Li's eyes lit up when she heard this. She was a thoughtful woman with a keen insight into the market. She knew that Zhong Yuemin was right. If they wanted to gain a foothold in the fiercely competitive market, they had to keep innovating and making progress.

"Brother, let's do it together."

Li Hongmei and Zhang Li's voices were full of expectation and determination. Their eyes were fixed on Zhong Yuemin's face, as if Zhong Yuemin was the only hope in their hearts.

Zhong Yuemin smiled and waved his hand, his expression looking calm and indifferent. "You can do it on your own, you don't need me. And I can't help you much." Although his words were gentle, they revealed a rejection.

"Brother Zhong, didn't you say you needed funds?" Zhang Li suddenly interrupted, with a hint of urgency in her tone.

"You provide the funds and give us directions, how about you take the lion's share?" Zhang Li's eyes flashed with shrewdness, and it was obvious that she had already figured out the plan in her mind.

Zhong Yuemin was slightly stunned, and then fell into deep thought. He didn't know what Zhang Li and Li Hongmei were capable of, but he was also pleased by their enthusiasm and determination.

"Have you really thought it through?"

Zhong Yuemin spoke slowly, his eyes moving between the two people. "This road is not easy to walk. There will be all kinds of difficulties and hardships."

"We have thought about it a long time ago!" Li Hongmei said firmly.

Zhang Li also said, "We are not afraid of difficulties, but we are afraid of not having opportunities. Brother Zhong, please help us."

Zhong Yuemin looked at their determined eyes, and a warm feeling surged in his heart. He took a deep breath and said slowly, "Okay, since you insist so much, I will go with you. But I have to make it clear first, I will provide the funds, but you have to do the specific things yourself. I believe in your abilities, but I also hope you can cherish this opportunity."

Li Hongmei and Zhang Li smiled happily when they heard this. They knew that with Zhong Yuemin's support, they would have a greater chance of success.

"You two should prepare first and talk about it after the New Year. By then, we can still make shoes, sneakers and so on. You can also consider it."

"Okay, Brother Zhong."

Time flies, and before we know it, it is already New Year's Eve of 1983. Standing under the slightly old eaves of his home, Zhong Yuemin looked up at the night sky dotted with fireworks, feeling deeply moved.

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye another year has passed. He sighed softly, as if he could hear the sound of time passing quietly.

This year's New Year's Eve, Zhong Yuemin had a different expectation in his heart. He looked down into the house, where his beloved son, Zhong Haichen, was sitting. The little guy was already one and a half years old, but he still couldn't walk, which became Zhong Yuemin's only regret.

Whenever he saw Xiao Shihua and other children jumping around, he couldn't help but think of his own little one, and an indescribable feeling welled up in his heart.

Just then, Xiao Haichen crawled out of the house. He was wearing a red cotton jacket and a tiger-head hat, looking very cute.

Xiao Haichen crawled to Zhong Yuemin, raised his head and looked at him with his clear eyes.

"Daddy, hug me." The little guy said in a baby voice.

Zhong Yuemin smiled slightly, stretched out his hands and picked him up. Zhong Haichen snuggled in his arms, his little hands tightly grasping his collar, as if afraid that he would suddenly disappear.

"Haichen, you have to grow up quickly and learn to walk."

Zhong Yuemin whispered to himself, his eyes full of love. He knew that if Zhou Xiaobai heard this, he would definitely blame him for being impatient. But as a father, how could he not look forward to his son taking the first step in life as soon as possible?

"Son, do you know? Dad hopes you can learn to walk quickly so that we can go to the park together and set off fireworks together." Zhong Yuemin gently stroked Zhong Haichen's head and said tenderly.

Zhong Haichen seemed to understand what he said. He raised his head and looked at Zhong Yuemin with his bright eyes. Then he suddenly stretched out his little hand and pointed at the fireworks outside the window.

"Fireworks, fireworks!" he shouted excitedly.

At the dinner table on New Year’s Eve, the family sat together, laughing and talking happily.

Zhong Yuemin teased Zhong Haichen from time to time. Although the little guy couldn't speak yet, his bright eyes seemed to understand his father's words and he giggled from time to time.

"Yuemin, look at you, don't make Haichen laugh too much. He can't stop laughing." Zhou Xiaobai reminded softly.

"Hehe, that's because I like him." Zhong Yuemin responded with a smile, but he was praying secretly in his heart, hoping that his son could learn to walk as soon as possible so that he, as a father, would have less worries.

It was late at night. Zhong Yuemin carried Zhong Haichen outside the house and looked at the fireworks blooming in the sky, his heart full of anticipation for the future.

Xiao Shihua ran over and shouted, "Dad, let's go set off the fireworks!"

"it is good."

"Haichen, look how beautiful these fireworks are. When you grow up, daddy will take you to set off fireworks, okay?" Zhong Yuemin said softly, his eyes full of tenderness.

Zhong Haichen seemed to understand what he said. He stretched out his little hand, wanting to touch the gorgeous fireworks. Zhong Yuemin hugged him tightly, fearing that he would get hurt. "Not now, wait until you grow up a little bit."

The bells of New Year's Eve rang, and the new year was about to come. Zhong Yuemin hugged Zhou Xiaobai and said, "Wife, Happy New Year!"