After Waking up Beside the Villain

Gao Lan's reception banquet was very interesting.

First of all, if this kind of banquet is named as the reception banquet, most of them are hosted by someone.This is to receive friends from afar, to wash away the dust, even in such an era where the old and the new are alternately impacted, and strange things emerge in endlessly, but I have never heard of myself hosting a banquet for myself to welcome the wind.

But this is not to say that Gao Lan's culturally-filled books were really read into the dog's belly, but that this reception banquet held in Wanghai Tower was originally organized by Adams to welcome Gao Lan and invite Gao Lan to meet the dignitaries of Haicheng of.

This was prepared more than a month ago, but now that Adams, the master, has suffered misfortune, the banquet has no intention of ending there.

Obviously, Gao Lan is not someone who can't even hold a banquet by himself, so his move is nothing more than to show his attitude, and he still stands on the standpoint of Germany.

After coming to Haicheng for nearly a month and meeting countless people, Gao Lan still insisted on his original choice on the surface, no matter what he thought in his heart.

In other words, it was a choice he had to insist on after being trapped by Yu Jing.

For Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi, although this is not a good thing, it is by no means a bad thing.

The time for the reception banquet was set at seven o'clock in the evening.

On this day, Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi arranged everything, one in formal attire, the other in military uniform, and drove towards Wanghai Tower on foot.

Wanghai Building lives up to its name, it is a high-rise building that can pass countless sails, sirens, steel water beasts, and see the vast sea.

This high-rise building was built during the Daoguang period. It is a traditional Chinese building standing among countless foreign houses. It has mahogany beams, plaques with gold characters on a blue background, and fiery red lanterns hanging under the eaves.

At this time, many restaurants known as western restaurants painted their exteriors in a foreign style, but inside they still had Eight Immortals tables and long benches.But Wangjiang Tower is just the opposite of these restaurants. Its appearance is not much different from those exquisite old restaurants in Beiping, but its interior is very stylish, and it is not much different from the famous Pujiang Hotel and Peace Hotel in Haicheng.

As soon as Chu Yunsheng came to this world, he met Yu Jingzhi's dance party.

It was in the Jin Mansion, a rare half-foreign building in Peking, and the scene was already extremely magnificent.If it weren't for Yu Jingzhi's roots, and he deliberately kept a low profile, it should have been more lively and brilliant.

But the ball in the Jin Mansion couldn't be compared with Gao Lan's banquet.

The gate of Wangjiang Tower has been surrounded by a circle of soldiers with live ammunition. It is not only the team brought by Gao Lan, but also many foreign faces. The military uniforms should be Germans.

A little farther away, there are British, French and police officers, all poked together like a hodgepodge.

The patrol room in the concession should never be held by the Chinese people, so since this power was purged by Yu Jingzhi last time, it didn't take long for Britain and France to invite Yu Jingzhi to a banquet together.

Everyone sat down at the same table, chatted, and redistributed rights.

This is the rule on the table, and it cannot be easily broken.

Greeting guests at the entrance of the hotel were Gao Lan's adjutant and a second lieutenant from Germany.

Seeing Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi coming hand in hand, regardless of whether it was true or not, the smiles on the faces of the two people widened a bit, and they enthusiastically led the two distinguished guests in.

Tall and magnificent arches, majestic and elegant colonnades, and exquisite stained glass, in a dark wooden structure and snow-white paint, together constitute this magnificent Western-style hotel.

The chandelier with complicated shape hangs high, spilling a large area of ​​bright light.

In the largest banquet hall of Wangjiang Tower, the welcome banquet has already begun, and it is a western-style buffet dinner.There are long tables in the hall, and there are crowds everywhere.Most of the people who entered the eyes were dressed in western clothes, neatly dressed and in high spirits.Between the toasts and cups, the guests chatted and laughed, and the music filled their ears.

Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi entered, followed by Lu Yun and Liu Er respectively.

There were not many guests who came later like them, so as soon as the door of the banquet hall was opened, Chu Yunsheng felt many betting eyes.

"Mr. Yu is here."

Gao Lan's adjutant spoke in a moderate voice.

Even if he didn't say anything, there are few people in this hall who don't know Haicheng Yu Jingzhi.Immediately, several people came over and greeted Yu Jingzhi respectfully.

Not far away, Gao Lan, who was surrounded by stars, also walked quickly, seeming to have completely forgotten the unpleasantness of the last meeting, and said with a smile: "I don't know who it is, it turns out that Mr. Yu is here, no wonder this hall It was a little quiet inside, but it was captured by Mr. Yu's demeanor."

"I don't know who this is..."

His hospitable eyes moved to Chu Yunsheng next to him, showing some doubts.

Yu Jingzhi smiled politely, and said in a natural tone: "Welcome Mr. Gao to Haicheng. This is my friend, Chu Yunsheng."

"Chu Yunsheng——Doctor Chu?"

Gao Lan's expression changed slightly, and he blurted out subconsciously.

At the same time, more eyes in the hall watched over, with different meanings, but not too many strange ones.

Obviously, Chu Yunsheng, who played an important role in Adams' death, was put on the list of key people by various forces after he broke up with Louis.

But after that, Chu Yunsheng stopped working in the hospital and lived in seclusion. Many people knew his name and had seen his photos, but few had actually seen him.

There was a trace of surprise in Gao Lan's eyes.

He paused, with a dazed look, stretched out his hand to Chu Yunsheng friendly, and said with a smile, "So this is Dr. Chu, who has known his name for a long time, and it's rare to see him."

Chu Yunsheng had expected the reaction of everyone present and didn't care.Since he chose to appear here openly, he was naturally prepared.

"Mr. Gao, look forward to it for a long time."

Chu Yunsheng looked calm, and shook hands with Gao Lanxu.

Gao Lan looked at Chu Yunsheng again with a smile, and said cordially: "I heard that Dr. Chu has been abroad and has excellent grades in college. He is a rare genius. When I saw him today, he really lived up to his reputation. He can be regarded as a young talent." After returning to China, can you still get used to it?"

"By the way, someone told Gao that Dr. Chu has always wanted to set up a factory by himself. After a year, has it been done?"

These words seem to be greetings, but they reveal obvious guidance and temptation.

Yu Jingzhi glanced at Gao Lan with a smile that was not a smile, but without saying a word, he tilted his head and took two glasses of champagne from the tray served by the attendant.

"Nowadays there are many people doing business, but few are doing well. Knowing that Chu is not suitable for running a factory and doing business, he gave up this idea and opened a hospital instead." Chu Yunsheng took a cup from Yu Jingzhi's hand Champagne looked at Gao Lan and replied lightly.

The gesture he received was natural and ordinary, but when the people around saw Yu Jingzhi handing him the wine, they were secretly surprised——

Yu Jingzhi's attitude towards this doctor is unusual. Could it be that the hard-to-judge information is indeed true?

"So, the factory didn't work?"

Gao Lan looked surprised, looked at Yu Jingzhi with a smile, and said, "Doctor Chu and Mr. Yu are inseparable, what else can they do? No one in Haicheng can give some face. If it is Haicheng This area is inconvenient, so Dr. Chu might as well come to Jiangbei to have a look, Gao is also looking for some like-minded friends and wants to build a pharmaceutical factory."

Ever since the news of antibiotics leaked out, the word "pharmaceutical factory" could not be said to be insensitive. When the people around heard the news, Shen's expression changed.

At this moment, the door of the banquet hall opened again.

After the conversation was over, Chu Yunsheng followed the gazes of the crowd, only to see that the person who came in was none other than Pete, an Englishman, and Julian, a well-known French figure who was active in the social arena, and a man with an unfamiliar face. A tall man in a military uniform.

Behind the three of them was Du Tianming, whom they hadn't seen for a long time.

Ever since Tianming Society was cut by Yu Jingzhi, it felt like it was in a slump. Many industries and sites were gradually eaten away by Jiuliu Society. I am afraid that the Tianming Society has lost its status as the second largest gang in Haicheng long ago.

Nowadays, the current era is surging, and the underground forces in Haicheng have also risen a lot. Countless second-rate and third-rate gangs are watching from the bottom, wanting to become a dragon.

Under such a situation, Du Tianming's pressure can be imagined.Fortunately, he is also a person who is used to kneeling, and he doesn't feel any shame in bowing his knees to Pete. Turning around, he can still change his face and become domineering in those yellow faces.

It's just a change in power that made him no longer so tough in front of Yu Jing.

"This is James from the US Empire. Not long ago, he just came down from the battlefield in Europe."

Walking to one place, after a simple exchange of greetings, Pete introduced.

Gao Lan immediately shook hands with James and talked with James, and led everyone to a sofa for rest.

Along the way, people at the banquet smiled and nodded to Pete and the others, but they were a little more enthusiastic than facing Gao Lan.

Several people sat down and chatted, and the attendants brought wine.

"whisky?"

Pete raised his glass to signal James.

"No, no need, Pete. You know, our navy prohibits alcohol." James said, looking at the attendant, "Sir, please give me a glass of ice water, thank you."

Pete laughed and said, "Actually, it doesn't matter if you drink a little. The war is over, and it's time to rest."

"That's not accurate, Pete." said the Frenchman Julian with an artistic temperament, "Maybe we have to wait until this month, or next month, when the meeting in Europe is over before the war is truly over. This requires patience and caution." , otherwise it is likely to cause some unnecessary disturbances."

Speaking of the meeting in Europe, several foreigners couldn't help but turn their attention to the few Chinese people present.

Chu Yunsheng noticed these glances, and similarly, he was also observing the other people present.

Pete still had a casual attitude, as if he was just talking about small things casually.

James smiled and took out a cigar from Julian's cigarette case, but Julian didn't smile at all, with some obvious other meanings in his eyes, looking at Yu Jingzhi from the corner of his eye.

But Yu Jingzhi didn't seem to notice Julian's vague scrutiny at all. He was sipping the champagne in his hand with his eyes downcast. support.

In complete contrast to him, Du Tianming was sitting on the edge, with half of his butt hanging out of the sofa chair, looking at everyone with only a smile on his face.

Gao Lan glanced left and right, and suddenly said: "The meeting in Europe has been going on for several months, and it should be time to end it smoothly."

Hearing this, Julian glanced at Gao Lan: "Oh, you Huaguo also hope that the European meeting will end smoothly? I can't see it like this, Mr. Gao."

As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere here suddenly froze.

Some people who wanted to come over to toast, smelling the strangeness, stopped in their tracks and looked at it quietly.

During the meeting, Gao Lan showed embarrassment, sighed, and said with a smile: "Mr. Julian, this must be a misunderstanding. Huaguo, as one of the victorious countries, naturally hopes that the European conference will end smoothly and the world will regain peace. In this On one point, we agree with France."

Julian's expression eased slightly, his deep romantic eyes rolled, and he said: "It would be great if this is what the majority of people in Huaguo think. But unfortunately, I have seen many protests during this period Speeches and dissent, they're loud, they're in the streets, in the schools, in the newspapers."

"This makes me disappointed in China. We in France are very eager for peace."

Gao Lan said: "Mr. Julian, please believe that this is an extremely rare and individual phenomenon. Most Chinese people advocate peace and respect the results of the European conference."

"Oh, really?"

A smile gradually appeared on Julian's face, and he said, "What does Mr. Gao usually like to do?"

"I like playing golf." Gao Lan also laughed.

In fact, he doesn't really like golf, but he does like all Western and modern things.This is the same as though he hates foreigners, but is happy to make friends and discuss interests with them.

He called it one size fits all.

Immediately afterwards, Gao Lan and Julian chatted about golf, and they seemed to have a very happy chat.

Seeing this scene of a Chinese man and several foreigners, Chu Yunsheng roughly understood the purpose of Gao Lan's reception banquet today - in the name of Germany, but said that he hoped that France would believe him, but I am afraid that there is something deep in his heart. He has a real idea, but he is not close to these two families.

As for Julian, as if he was really persuaded by Gao Lan, he easily moved over and stopped mentioning the meeting in Europe.

But seeing his expression, Chu Yunsheng felt that the matter was obviously not over.

He seemed to be waiting for something.

Sure enough, within a few minutes, at the door of the banquet hall, two more people walked in one after the other.The distance between these two people is not far, but they are distinct, and their expressions are strange.

The first person to come in was Kotaro Yoshida, the titular oriental rich tycoon. He walked in a hurry, with sweat on his forehead, obviously he was really late, not because he was self-confident or because he had a bad relationship with Gao Lan.The former can be seen with the three of Pete, and the latter is naturally represented by Yu Jingzhi.

He straightened his short body and smiled politely at some people he knew well.

When he found this sofa among the guests, his smile became more sincere, and he quickly walked over after rejecting some people who were toasting.

And coming in after him was Louis of France.

This is also an acquaintance, but Chu Yunsheng feels that people who are acquainted with him and Yu Jingzhi don't seem to be doing very well recently, such as Du Tianming who has aged a lot, for example, being pushed by a servant in a wheelchair at this time, his eyebrows and eyes Gloomy, depressed Louis.

Seeing this corner where the most powerful people in Haicheng gathered, Louis' expression changed, he turned his head and whispered a few words to the servant, and then walked towards this place.

Looking at the figures of these two people, Chu Yunsheng sighed inwardly.

It's a good one for you to sing and I will appear on the stage.

"Mr. Yoshida, long time no see!"

"Louis, I didn't expect you to come too. Is your injury still not getting better? Do you need me to recommend a doctor for you?"

After a short conversation in English mixed with some French, Kotaro Yoshida sat on the chair beside Pete, and Louis leaned the wheelchair next to Du Tianming, looking obviously unfamiliar with Julian, who was also French.

Even though they just tore their skins apart not long ago, muzzle to muzzle, and sell each other's secrets and information like crazy, but at this moment, sitting around the table, everyone is really like old friends for many years. The voice is harmonious, the talk is hearty, and the hypocrisy and wonder of human beings are vividly displayed.

Chu Yunsheng found that the seating distribution here is also really interesting.

As long as someone uses a ruler to measure the distance between sofas and sofas, and between people, they can easily distinguish closeness, distance, and similarities and differences between positions and interests.

"What were gentlemen talking about just now?"

Kotaro Yoshida asked with a curious look, smiling.

"Just chatting," said American James.

Julian said, "It's about the discussion of the meeting in Europe. I think Mr. Yoshida will also care about this."

"Of course, Mr. Julian." Yoshida Kotaro glanced at the several Chinese people present, paused on Yu Jingzhi and Chu Yunsheng respectively, and smiled more modestly, "We in Dongyang yearn for peace very much. world, we are willing to use our strength to defend peace."

Julian smiled: "I am very relieved, Mr. Yoshida. This is enough to prove that we are like-minded friends. You know, I am very disgusted with those things that are not peaceful. If there is any problem, everyone can sit down and talk about it. There is no need to go to Fire the guns."

"Just like Mr. Gao told me, most Chinese people love peace and support the results of the European conference. I am willing to believe this. Or some people are not willing to believe our sincerity and belief, but that doesn't matter. .”

"I don't support those who go to the street to shout for strikes and strikes. I am willing to accept Mr. Fang Mingfang's visit."

Chu Yunsheng slightly changed his sitting posture.

He probably knew what the gang was going to say.

Sure enough, in the next second, Pete said: "Is that so, Julian? Mr. Fang has also been to my residence, but I think my answer is the same as yours. For the European conference, we are all outsiders. It didn't help. I'm so sorry I couldn't help him."

"But I know that Mr. Fang is very sincere. I am very interested in the miraculous medicine he brought. In fact, I heard a scholar mention it in China a long time ago."

Julian raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It's the drug called penicillin. They classify it as an antibiotic. Antibiotic is also a new term. I can't believe it was developed by the Chinese people." drug, it's unusual."

Kotaro Yoshida's eyes flickered, and he said, "According to Mr. Pete, this drug should be discovered by the English first."

At this time, Gao Lan just showed a little stunned look, and turned to look at Chu Yunsheng: "Doctor Chu, I heard that this medicine was developed by a doctor next to Mr. Yu, so it must be you? If If I remember correctly, the country you studied in before seems to be England?"

In just two sentences, everyone's attention was drawn to the double sofa that had been silent all this time.

See the picture poorly.

Yoshida Kotaro seemed to be unintentional, and added a sentence for Gao Lan: "This is really a coincidence, I have never met this Dr. Chu, but Dr. Chu is a friend of Mr. Yu, and he should not be shameless enough to steal other people's research results Bar?"

"This is the second time I've seen Dr. Chu. But it's the first time I've heard that Dr. Chu went to England to study. Is that true, Dr. Chu?"

Pete asked, looking at Chu Yunsheng with a smile on his gentlemanly face.

Lines of sight were nailed over like knives.

The colonnade next to him covered it, cutting off most of the light from the crystal lamp.

As a result, half of the sofa chairs became hazy and dim, like a handful of dead moths covered by a turquoise lampshade, stiff and angular.

But there were also those who recovered from that stiffness——

Chu Yunsheng glanced slowly across the faces of foreigners or compatriots, his expression was calm and indifferent, but the words he said were quite unexpected.

"Penicillin is indeed the result of me stealing Mr. English Fleming's achievements, but in this world, I am indeed the first person to discover and develop penicillin."

He said seriously.

This is absolutely true.

But as soon as this self-contradictory truth was uttered, all the people present were successfully stunned, and they couldn't understand the meaning and logic of the words for a while.

Even Pete, who had been planning a strategy from the beginning to the end, looked puzzled—everyone knew that he just found a random reason to snatch the drug in a legitimate way. How could Chu Yunsheng really admit it?Moreover, who is this Fleming, who has never heard of it?

Suddenly, there was a moment of silence between the sofas.

Kotaro Yoshida opened his mouth, wanting to say something.

But before he changed the persuasive rhetoric in his throat into righteous condemnation, Chu Yunsheng said again: "However, I don't think the scholar Mr. Pete mentioned is not Fleming."

"If Mr. Pete has doubts about this, he can go back to China and develop penicillin with that scholar. After all, that scholar discovered it earlier than Mr. Fleming and I. It should be developed into a drug and mass-produced. Not a problem."

He paused, and his voice was cold: "Or, rather than returning to China to develop, what Mr. Pete wants more is the ready-made medicine in the hands of Mr. Yu and me?"

The fig leaf was covered and covered, but it was still ripped off.

Pete's expression slowly sank, and he didn't speak.

Julian looked at Chu Yunsheng seriously, but suddenly smiled: "Doctor Chu, your pride and self-confidence are actually very ridiculous in my opinion."

He shook his head and said with a sigh: "You know, this is the British and French Concession. People like you, who live in this decaying coffin-like country, can breathe these fresh, free, noble The air here comes from the concession, from our gift of coming here."

"The country of Hua does not have the knowledge you have learned, nor can it produce sophisticated machines. Your knowledge comes from England, and the instruments and machinery you use come from Europe and North America."

"Doctor Chu, maybe you chose the wrong person for your gratitude."

As he spoke, he cast a meaningful glance at Yu Jingzhi beside Chu Yunsheng.

There was a clear ding.

The champagne glass, with only a light layer of wine left, touched the tablecloth and the edge of the dinner plate, and was placed on the table by a slender and strong hand.

The owner of the hand leaned into the large sofa chair, raised his military boots and rested them on his lap.

He raised his eyebrows, showing a gentle smile that was completely different from the wanton and indulgent posture of today, and then said in Chinese: "Julian, don't fart with me here."