Rebirth of Bloody Romance

Zhong Yuemin slowly woke up in the morning light, with a headache as severe as if he had been hit by a speeding train. He rubbed his temples, trying to dispel the unbearable dizziness. The scene of drinking yesterday was still echoing in his mind, and the taste of alcohol lingered in his mouth for a long time.

He struggled to sit up from the bed, and everything in front of him became blurry and distorted. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, trying to calm his pounding heart. At this time, Zhou Xiaobai's voice came from outside the door. "Yuemin, Le Jizhong and the others are looking for you. They have been here for a while. I told them to call you, but they wouldn't let me."

Zhong Yuemin frowned, trying to recall the past. Le Jizhong? Why did he want to see him? He finally came back from Japan, why didn't he stay at home and behave himself? He shook his head, trying to get rid of those messy thoughts.

"Okay, I got it. I'll go out right away." He forced a smile and responded to Zhou Xiaobai. He struggled to stand up from the bed and staggered out. The cold water stimulated his skin and made his mind a little clearer.

Zhong Yuemin walked out of the room, and the sunlight outside the door made him squint slightly. He rubbed his eyes and adjusted to the sudden brightness. Zhou Xiaobai stood not far away, looking at him with complicated eyes.

"Yuemin, are you okay?" Zhou Xiaobai asked with concern.

Zhong Yuemin shook his head and tried to force a smile. "It's okay, I just drank a little too much last night." He shrugged, trying to lighten the atmosphere.

"Le Jizhong is waiting for you inside, and he looks a little anxious." Zhou Xiaobai pointed to the living room next to him, with a hint of worry in his voice.

Zhong Yuemin nodded and pushed the door open and walked into the living room. Le Jizhong was sitting on the sofa with his head down. Ermaozi, Zhang Jiandang and the others were all there. When he heard the door open, he looked up and saw Zhong Yuemin coming in, with a hint of complicated emotions in his eyes.

"Yuemin, you're here." Le Jizhong's voice was low and hoarse.

"Well, what's wrong? What's the matter that makes you look for me so urgently?" Zhong Yuemin walked to the sofa and sat down, trying to break the heavy atmosphere with a relaxed tone.

Le Jizhong was silent for a while, as if he was organizing his words, as if he was weighing how to start. Ermaozi was watching quietly, his eyes full of vigilance and curiosity. Zhong Yuemin seemed a little impatient, and he kept tapping his two fingers on the table, making a crisp and rhythmic sound.

Le Jizhong took a deep breath, as if to suck away all the hesitation and anxiety. He looked up at Zhong Yuemin, his eyes firm and frank. "Yuemin, Li Yuanchao and his gang came to see me last night." Although his voice was calm, it revealed an indescribable tension.

Zhong Yuemin stopped tapping the table and frowned. "Li Yuanchao? Why are they looking for you?"

There was a hint of doubt and caution in his voice. Li Yuanchao used to be known as a peacemaker in the circle, but now he rarely interacts with people. He couldn't help but feel a little strange that Le Jizhong was related to him.

Le Jizhong smiled lightly, trying to ease the atmosphere. "Maybe I'm too ostentatious? Anyway, the general idea is to share with you some ways to make money." He said it lightly, but Zhong Yuemin could hear a hint of helplessness and uneasiness in his tone.

Zhang Jiandang added, "Someone has also come to me, and it's about the same thing." His voice revealed a calmness and composure that was not in line with his age. He knew that this matter was not as simple as it seemed. His words seemed to add a touch of drama to the conversation.

Zhong Yuemin fell into deep thought when he heard this. He kept tapping the table with two fingers, as if he was looking for a rhythm or thinking about an answer. There was a gleam in his eyes, as if he was looking for a direction in the darkness.

Zhong Yuemin sat there, as silent as a stone statue. His eyes were deep, as if hiding endless secrets and deep thoughts. Hou'erpu, Ermaozi and Zhang Jiandang sat opposite him, also without speaking, just waiting patiently.

There was an indescribable tension in the air, as if something could happen at any time. Hou Erfu couldn't help but break the silence. He scratched his head and asked tentatively, "Yuemin, what's wrong with you? Do you have any problems? If you have any, tell me and we'll find a solution together."

Zhong Yuemin did not answer immediately. He took a deep breath and then spoke slowly. "What's the problem? What can they do? I just think that we are all in the same circle, so there is no need to eat alone. Now, I have an immature idea, but I haven't thought it through yet."

Ermaozi frowned and looked at Zhong Yuemin with concern. "Yuemin, just tell me what's the matter. We are brothers, there's nothing we can't talk about."

Zhang Jiandang and Hou Erpi also nodded to show their support. Zhong Yuemin looked at their concerned eyes and felt a warm current in his heart. He knew that these people were his buddies and they would face any difficulties together.

Zhong Yuemin is a man full of wisdom and decisiveness. After careful consideration, he finally decided to face those who had been expecting him to express his opinion. He raised his head, his eyes were firm, and he swept across the faces in front of him. His eyes were like torches, and the corners of his mouth raised an imperceptible arc. Then he slowly spoke, his tone revealing calmness and composure.

"How about this, you guys arrange a time and place with Li Yuanchao and the others. Let me think about it carefully in the next few days, and then I will talk to them in person in detail." These words flowed like a clear spring in the tense atmosphere, which made people feel refreshed.

However, after hearing this, Hou'erbutt and Zhang Jiandang looked a little embarrassed.

The two men scratched their heads subconsciously and explained awkwardly, "Yuemin, we have actually made an appointment with them. As you know, they all know that you are the one behind us, and they also know that we have no say in anything. So we just want to meet you alone."

This sentence was like a thunderclap, breaking the originally calm atmosphere and making Zhong Yuemin fall into deep thought.

Zhong Yuemin was stunned when he heard this, and his brows furrowed. He obviously had not expected this situation. He took a deep breath, as if trying to calm his inner turmoil. He knew that he had no way out and could only face it head-on.

Zhong Yuemin thought about it again and couldn't help laughing. He shook his head and secretly sighed at the cleverness and helplessness of this group of people. Now that things have come to this, there is no need for him to hide his identity anymore.

"Okay, then tell me the time and place, and I will be there on time." Zhong Yuemin tried his best to make his voice sound calm.

Hou Erpi and Zhang Jiandang looked at each other and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. They knew that although Zhong Yuemin was usually cheerful, he could always show amazing decisiveness at critical moments. This time, they believed that he would be able to handle this matter properly.

"It's at 7:30 tomorrow night, at the Xinqiao Hotel." Monkey Butt said cautiously.

Zhong Yuemin nodded, already having a plan in mind. "Okay, I'll be there on time tomorrow night."

After Hou'erbutt and Ermaozi left, Zhou Xiaobai held Xiao Haichen in front, and Xiao Shihua followed closely behind like a little tail. The three of them slowly walked into Zhong Yuemin's sight. Zhou Xiaobai looked at Yuemin with a bit of curiosity and teasing in his eyes, as if he wanted to solve this sudden mystery.

"Yuemin, your buddies are looking for you in a hurry. Is there something big?" Zhou Xiaobai joked with a smile, as if the joy of the whole world was concentrated in this moment.

Zhong Yuemin looked at Zhou Xiaobai's curious eyes and couldn't help but smile bitterly. "Hey, what's the big deal? It's just that some people want to make money and they want to drag me along."

"Haha, seeing your helpless look, do you feel like you've been 'kidnapped' by your former veterans?" Zhou Xiaobai teased, while Xiao Shihua covered her mouth and giggled, as if she found Yuemin's current situation very interesting.

Zhong Yuemin smiled bitterly and shook his head, saying helplessly, "Yeah, I feel like I've been 'kidnapped' by them, but that's fine, it's a good opportunity to reminisce about the past and recall those youthful years."

After hearing this, Zhou Xiaobai's eyes flashed with tenderness, and Yuemin's words seemed to have brought back memories of the past. She patted Xiao Haichen gently and said softly, "Xiao Haichen, it seems that we have to recall our youth with Dad today."

Xiao Haichen seemed to understand what his mother said, blinked his eyes and showed a lovely smile. Xiao Shihua asked curiously, "Dad, what were your youth like? Can you eat it?"

Zhou Xiaobai burst into laughter after hearing this. "Girl, your father did a lot of lawless things when he was young. Moreover, he was often a hooligan. He always deceived young girls. Your father deceived your mother. You..."

When Zhou Xiaobai was about to say something, he was interrupted by Zhong Yuemin. "Wife, the girl is still so young, why are you telling her this?"

Zhou Xiaobai was unhappy and confronted him directly. "Isn't what I said the truth? You have done it and you don't allow people to say it. I just want to tell you, girl, don't be like me when you grow up."

Zhong Yuemin was speechless, but Xiao Shihua, who was a smart kid, said to Zhou Xiaobai, "Mom, can you just speak softly so that Dad doesn't hear it?"

Zhou Xiaobai pulled Xiao Shihua aside. "Yes, my daughter is smart. My daughter, let me tell you. Your father was a very bad man when he was young..."

Zhong Yuemin didn't know whether Xiao Shihua understood or not. However, her two big eyes twinkled, which was very cute. Yuemin looked at this scene, and a warm current surged in his heart. He knew that no matter how time passed, these beautiful moments would be remembered forever.

The next night, Zhong Yuemin walked steadily towards the Xinqiao Hotel. The lights in the night shone on his face, leaving a layer of light and shadow.

When he walked to the entrance of the hotel, his eyes lit up. Hou'erpi, Ermaozi and others were already waiting at the entrance, their faces were full of smiles, their eyes were shining with expectation. Seeing Zhong Yuemin coming, they all came forward and greeted him enthusiastically.

"Yuemin, I'm here." Li Yuanchao came to Zhong Yuemin with a hearty smile on his face.

Zhong Yuemin looked at his watch and secretly breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed that he was not late. He smiled and nodded. "Everyone, I'm sorry to be late."

"Haha, it's okay, we just arrived." Li Yuanchao smiled and patted Zhong Yuemin on the back, and the group walked into the hotel chatting and laughing.

The restaurant's interior is elegantly decorated with soft lighting. They found a spacious private room and sat down. The waiter enthusiastically brought them the menu. Zhong Yuemin glanced at the menu, ordered a few special dishes, and then handed the menu to others.

While waiting for the dishes to be served, they started chatting. The topic gradually expanded from work and daily life to their youth. Those youthful memories seemed to be just yesterday, making them feel deeply moved.

"Yuemin, remember when we attacked the Ministry of Public Security, I felt that you would definitely become a remarkable figure in the future." Li Yuanchao teased with a smile.

Zhong Yuemin smiled slightly when he heard this, and shook his head modestly. "No, no, it's all in the past. At that time, I was just bored and had nothing to do, so I just made a fuss. Who hasn't been young before, right?"

"But then again, if it weren't for you, we might not have succeeded." A veteran who participated in the operation at that time added.

Zhong Yuemin thought of those passionate years, and a glimmer of nostalgia flashed in his eyes. "Let's not talk about these things. At that time, we were ignorant and fearless. Now if you want me to do that again, I definitely don't have the courage. If you do it again, I will definitely stay away from you." Haha...

As the dishes were served, the atmosphere became more lively. They drank and talked happily. Under the influence of alcohol, everyone's mood was high, as if they had returned to the youthful days full of vigor and lawlessness.

Just when the atmosphere was at its most heated, Li Yuanchao suddenly stood up and raised his glass, "Come on, everyone, raise your glasses and toast to our youth!"

Everyone stood up, raised their glasses, and cheered in unison. "Cheers to our youth!"

At this moment, they were all very excited. In the hearts of these people, this moment seemed to become an eternal moment, and he deeply felt the power of friendship and the beauty of youth.

After finishing the glass of wine, Li Yuanchao talked about today's business. "Yuemin, today we are all gathered together..."

Zhong Yuemin waved his hand to interrupt him. "Yuan Chao, I already know the situation. Can I tell you what I think?"

"Okay, you say."

"Most of my energy is not in the country right now. To be honest, we can't always stay in the country, right? We should also try our luck abroad. I have two suggestions. The first is that you give me money to invest. I guarantee that you will earn at least 50 percent every year." After saying this, Zhong Yuemin paused, waiting for everyone to digest his thoughts.

After a while, Li Yuanchao asked, "Yuemin, you don't mean domestically? Will the higher-ups agree if they know about it? What's your second suggestion?"