After Waking up Beside the Villain

A curse that is incompatible with this high-class and noble occasion seems to have taken over the gunfire without gunpowder lightly.

But in fact, except for James who was completely unfamiliar with Yu Jingzhi, the rest of the people sitting on the sofa chairs were not surprised by his unseemly words and deeds.As long as anyone has a source of information in their hands, when they arrive in Haicheng, the first person to check will be Yu Jingzhi.

Otherwise, how did the emperor's statement come about?

Compared with local snakes, he has more official status. Compared with high-ranking government officials, he has an extra layer of military officer's skin. Compared with ordinary military officers, he has a real military force comparable to most warlords. .

Such a person is destined to be valued.

And as long as you have Yu Jingzhi's intelligence files on your desk and have seen Yu Jingzhi with your own eyes, you will understand that the description of Yu Jingzhi's moodiness in the many rumors that have spread wildly in Haicheng is quite appropriate and consistent. factual.

Therefore, why is it so strange for him to react like this to someone who has been belittled and ridiculed for a long time Huaguo and himself?

"You're so rude, Yu."

Julian frowned and said coldly.

He has always hated unruly people.

Gao Lan said with a persuasive look, "Mr. Yu, you have passed."

Yu Jingzhi glanced at Gao Lan, but ignored him, only smiled and said, "What does Mr. Pete not want to say?"

Pete raised his eyes, glanced at Chu Yunsheng, and then at Yu Jingzhi: "Yu, I know exactly what you want. But we follow the rules, which is humane, and it is reasonable not to follow the rules. You should be clear at this point."

"Of course, we are not robbers. Dr. Chu and the details of the medicine can be exchanged for a promise from us in England. This is already the biggest concession I can give in this transaction. As for the meeting in Europe, I can't do anything of."

"A promise from England?"

Yu Jingzhi sneered.

What is the difference between this and the empty-handed white wolf's open grab?

What's more, as early as when he let go of some so-called identities and stereotypes and went to visit the residences of those foreigners one by one with Mr. Fang Jiming, he already knew that no matter how much respect he gave on the surface, the people who talked How happy and peaceful the moment is, the final result will not change.

Because it's not about someone or some people, it's about this land.They are not considered to be of the same kind at the same table.

"Peter, you and I both know that this promise means nothing."

Yu Jingzhi said: "I can say it straight, whether it is the sound of the cloud or the information of the medicine, you can't take any of them away."

Julian narrowed his eyes: "Yu, why don't you ask Dr. Chu what he thinks?"

In the next second, it was not Yu Jingzhi who answered him, but Chu Yunsheng.

"unnecessary."

Chu Yunsheng's eyes were fixed, and he said calmly: "Mr. Julian, I will not say any empty illusions or determinations about the future, but in the future, it does not need 100 years, nor 50 years, and this place will no longer be yours. Noble concession."

Julian's face became completely cold, he looked back at Chu Yunsheng, raised his eyebrows contemptuously and indifferently: "Oh, then I will wait and see."

"okay."

Yu Jingzhi put down his boots, sat up straight, looked at everyone present one by one, and said casually: "I can't eat, and I've finished drinking. If Mr. Pete has nothing else to talk about besides medicine , then Yu will be leaving.”

Saying goodbye, but Yu Jingzhi had no intention of getting up.

He just felt that it was time to peel off the most superficial temptation and reveal the ultimate purpose of this banquet.

According to the past style, neither Pete nor Julian would openly do such a blatant and unruly thing under the eyes of many pairs of eyes.They pride themselves on their identities and like to swear by the slogan of equality, so they won't show any sinister easily.

So today's abnormality must have a deeper reason and purpose.

Pete sighed, with a hint of embarrassment in his tone, and said, "Yu, it's still early, you are in such a hurry to leave, do you have something to do, or is there really no way to sit with us anymore?"

Chu Yunsheng's heart sank slightly.

These two choices actually mean the same thing.

Yu Jingzhi’s trip to Beiping, the newly built factories in Zhabei District, the patrolling house and the changes of Tianming Society, the visits to the peace conference, the train being detained in Qilu, the death of Adams and the removal of the Oriental Intelligence Network—all these things, Finally, under the catalysis of Gao Lan, an explosion was achieved.

The foreigners can support a person who disobeys them to rule Haicheng outside the concession, but they will never allow a person who is hostile to them and tries to use military force and machine medicine to support the forces that want to drive them away.

In the past, Yu Jingzhi was the former, but now, his activities and attitude in the past year have revealed that he is the latter.

This is a jackal disguised as a wild dog who needs to be shotgun dead.

Of course, there may be hunters who are really willing to speak some moral words, and they will choose to save their lives for domestication, but with the end of the war, Europe has been free to do other things, so they changed their attitudes again , let the previous hunters leave, let Pete come.

Chu Yunsheng also knew that maybe they had caught clues about Yu Jingzhi before, and it wasn't that they hadn't doubted him at all.

But at that time, they didn't have that much energy to disperse, they didn't have certain evidence, and they didn't have a more suitable puppet candidate, and Yu Jingzhi didn't go too far, and they could still maintain each other's face in a hypocritical way.

But now it's different.

Yu Jingzhi and Chu Yunsheng obviously had the same thoughts. He was silent for a moment, laughed, and said, "I don't think you care how I answer this question, Mr. Pete."

"You and Julian's words and deeds just now, whether it is asking for potions or poaching Yunsheng, it may be true to have this idea, but the real intention is not one of them. Because it is a trivial matter to you, There are so many ways you can choose to achieve your goals."

"There is only one thing you really value, and that is Haicheng."

"So, Mr. Pete, what do you want me to say? I have long been disgusted with you unfriendly foreigners. I have been disobedient to you for a long time, and I want to expel you from the land of China all the time. ?”

"If I said this, wouldn't your next arrangement be just a decoration, just pull Gao Lan up, stuff Haicheng into his pocket, and then the work is done, beautiful and complete?"

Yu Jingzhi raised his eyebrows, and smiled slightly: "But let me remind the two of you. Whether Yu Jingzhi or many people in Haicheng are not fish and meat between swords and swords. I don't like to do this, and I can't do this. It’s really on the chopping board, but it’s not sure, it’s a hard bone for knocking knives.”

Pete pursed his lips, and looked at Yu Jingzhi coldly.

Before he could speak, Kotaro Yoshida shouted angrily: "Yu Jingzhi, you are provoking Mr. Pete! Do you want to start a war with England?!"

This angry shout almost pierced the buzzing voices, causing the huge banquet hall to be silent suddenly, and many people looked sideways.

Pete said displeasedly, "Mr. Yoshida, please don't make too much noise."

Kotaro Yoshida paused, but there was no embarrassment. He changed his expression very naturally, bowed his head and said, "Sorry, Mr. Pete, I lost my composure. I am really angry when I hear such remarks. I have reason to believe that This is an insult to the majesty of the great empire on which the sun never sets."

Pete glanced at Kotaro Yoshida, feeling a little bored.

If you watch too many clowns, you will get tired of comedy.

What's more, he knew that the clown's performance had an ulterior motive, and this kind of rhetoric was nothing more than Dongyang's desire to drag Ying into the water.They coveted and coveted the vast territory of China, but they did not have the absolute confidence to conquer it.

"You're smart, Yu."

Peter said: "You know that once the seeds of doubt are planted, the original soil will no longer be able to grow the fruits of trust no matter what."

Pete's words were somewhat reserved in English, but Julian would not be so scruples about decency. He continued the sentence and said: "There is no basis for cooperation between us and you, Yu Jingzhi. If You have been persuaded and are willing to leave the turmoil of Haicheng and go to other cities, then Mr. Pete and I can guarantee that you can take away your soldiers and your wealth smoothly."

"You will not be blocked or threatened by anything. You just need to live in another place. You may lose your current status, but in this land, you have guns and money, and you can re-establish a higher status at any time. status."

"You can recall the endings of the controllers before you. I don't think you want that ending."

Yu Jingzhi clapped his hands and said: "It's a good plan. But Mr. Julian, I have a question. You don't know the news that the Dongyang Army wants to go south. Then I want to ask, if one day, the Dongyang Army wants to go south. The army has arrived at Haicheng, and the soldiers are approaching the city, will you be willing to protect the entire Haicheng?"

"Or are you just drawing a white line to separate the gunfire from the other side of the Suzhou Creek, from those civilian areas where lives are worthless?"

Pete laughed: "God, Yu, I didn't expect you to be such a kind person. Then you should see more, our soldiers are ordinary people who only have one life, and they shouldn't fight for something worthless. adventure."

This answer was completely within Yu Jingzhi's expectation.

He said: "You firmly believe that Dongyang will never aim its guns at you one day."

Pete smiled and Julian shrugged.

"So you rejected our proposal." Julian said.

"Obviously." Yu Jingzhi also smiled, his brows stretched, full of sharp and fearless spirit and awe.

At this time, James of the American Emperor suddenly raised his hand and said: "Everyone, please wait a moment, let's talk about it like this. I have reason to believe that you are going to shoot on the spot. I think there is still room for discussion on this matter. Right? For example, Mr. Yu doesn’t need to leave Haicheng at all, he only needs to give some things to Mr. Gao. It’s understandable that Mr. Gao has come from afar and needs a place to stay.”

Pete looked at James with imperceptibly cold eyes: "You are whimsical, James. The loudest voice, we only need one is enough."

"But I don't think Mr. Gao may be worthy of so much trust." James said very directly, completely ignoring Gao Lan who was sitting next to him.

Julian frowned and said, "Then maybe you can hear the news that Gao Lan and Yu Jingzhi had a secret talk in the teahouse in Guanglai?"

"No, no, Mr. Julian, this is more confusing." James shook his head.

While the three foreigners were arguing, Chu Yunsheng paid attention to Gao Lan. Sure enough, after hearing James' proposal, Gao Lan's expression became undisguised. By.

However, Chu Yunsheng knew that James seemed to be fighting for something for Yu Jingzhi, but in fact, his performance was no different from the attitude of the US emperor at the European meeting.He wanted to use Yu Jingzhi to grab more benefits between the British and French decisions, but he was destined to fail.

"Gentlemen, you seem to be a little unhappy?"

Suddenly, Andre, the German military officer whose status in Haicheng was second only to Adams, came over, smiled and looked at the people present inquiringly.

Pete smiled and said, "Long time no see, Andre. Don't worry about a little dispute."

"That's good, I wish you a happy meal." Andre said.

Chu Yunsheng slightly tilted his head.

Out of the corner of his eye, he saw that as soon as Andre's figure appeared, Julian, who hadn't even touched a drop of wine, suddenly became interested in tasting wine, and picked up a glass of red wine. Deflected, as if looking at Louis' direction.

After a few words of politeness, Andre was about to turn around and leave, but at this moment, Louis, who had been silent as a still life, suddenly raised his head, patted the armrest of the wheelchair, and said loudly: "Andre, the one who killed Mr. Adams The murderer is sitting here, do you still want to ignore it cowardly and leave?"

Andre's easy steps stopped.

"What are you talking about, Louis?" He glanced at Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi without any trace, and asked with a puzzled face.

Louis stretched out his arm like a sharp sword, pointing directly at Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi.

Appropriate and sincere grief and grief also appeared on his face, and he growled: "It's these two people, Yu Jingzhi and Chu Yunsheng! They assassinated Mr. Adams, shot me, and killed me. Threatening Mr. Adams and me to do all kinds of things that violate the principle!"

"Andre! You clearly know that everything I said is true. We have witnesses and evidence, but why don't you dare to point them out!"

"They are murderers!"

Andre frowned, and said in a low voice, "Louis!"

Pete and Julian showed surprise on their faces: "Andre, is what Louis said true? Did Dr. Yu and Chu kill Adams?"

Looking at this scene, Chu Yunsheng almost wanted to present these two with an acting award.

Gao Lan also spoke.

With a look of deep pain mixed with the hatred he tried to contain, he said: "Although it is unbelievable, it is indeed the case. After I came to Haicheng, I investigated the assassination of Mr. Adams in detail and saw a lot of evidence. It's hard for me to imagine that Mr. Yu and Dr. Chu are such vicious murderers, and they are also trying to find other evidence, but this is the truth."

"Mr. Adams is my best friend. He invited me to come to Haicheng. Today's banquet was originally prepared for me by him. I can't enjoy all this with peace of mind, but ignore my friend's death."

Speaking of this, dozens of guests gathered around, who seemed to be carefully exploring the excitement of the big shots, all suddenly drew their guns.

The illusion of peace and friendship was suddenly pierced.

The situation turned abruptly, like a crossbow.

When the rest of the guests saw this, they all turned pale with fright, managed to maintain their dignity without screaming, but hurriedly lifted their skirts or walking sticks and fled out of the banquet hall.

Andre immediately shouted: "Guards!"

The door of the banquet hall was opened, and two columns of German soldiers rushed in quickly, holding guns, forming another layer around the guests pretending to be armed with guns.

Bodyguards appeared in front of everyone present, with guns drawn to protect them.

"This is the second choice Mr. Pete gave us?" Chu Yunsheng also had an extra gun in his hand.

Pete sighed: "Chu, I don't know anything. This is between you and Deutsch, and Louis. But if you and Yu are really the murderers who killed Adams, then according to the law, you should be punished. I hope you don’t try to resist and make mistakes again and again.”

Yu Jingzhi sneered and said: "Rabbits will bite people when they are in a hurry. Why don't you think about it, besides your people, how many of my people are here?"

"If you can keep me today, you may still be able to use the trick of using China to control China, and use Gao Lan to win over people's hearts again, and barely suppress my backhand to counterattack. But if you can't keep me, gentlemen here, I’m afraid they will all have to die abroad.”

Julian's eyes changed slightly, and he asked, "Are you crazy, Yu Jingzhi? Whose dignity are you challenging?"

Flicking the buckle of the gun bag, Yu Jingzhi took out the gun and smiled slowly: "How long has it been since the end of the war, France can ignore the humiliation, and work together with Germany to seek common interests. What dignity is Mr. Julian talking to me about?"

The muzzles of the surrounding guns shrunk a little further.

They stared at Yu Jingzhi's head, and moved with his movements, full of imminent danger.

"Stupid pig!"

Julian was really angry, and almost cursed out of dignity.

Before he finished speaking, Chu Yunsheng raised his gun and pointed it at his head.

Yu Jingzhi looked around, his eyes were as cold and sharp as a falcon, he curled his lower lip, and said, "Since the evidence and testimony are complete, we are also determined to be the murderer, so why didn't you shoot?"

Pete said coldly: "You need to be tried by the law."

"Don't say these high-sounding words anymore, Pete." Yu Jingzhi waved his hands impatiently, "You have already put up such a formation, that is, you are ready to fight me. But there is only one reason why you don't shoot , the news you are waiting for has not come yet.”

"Gao Lan's team shouldn't be marching too slowly, and it should be evening anyway. But it's almost nine o'clock in the evening, and there's no news yet."

Hearing this, the complexions of Julian, Gao Lan and others all changed.

"what have you done?"

"You are monitoring the North Jiangxi Army!"

Pete stared at Yu Jingzhi, and said: "It seems that you have noticed it a long time ago, Yu. But no matter what you do, it is in vain. Even if there is no power here that can completely shake you, our ships and troops are always ready. Everyone can go ashore.”

Yu Jingzhi pulled the bolt of the gun and said, "Everyone, don't be nervous."

"I'm really just trying to protect myself, and as you say, I'm just hoping for peace."

He eased his expression and showed a gentle and kind smile again: "Mr. Pete, it is very unnecessary for you to drive me away. After the Qingzhou Peninsula is divided into Dongyang, the Dongyang Army will go south in a few days. At that time, the land other than the concession will only be the place where the Dongyang Army and I will work hard."

"This day will come soon. Now that you put up with me, it is no different from supporting Gao Lan to take control of Haicheng. Of course, if you don't want to give up the area outside the concession and want to fight Dongyang , Then pretend I didn’t say that.”

"Or in other words, it's a more cost-effective deal for you to put up with me. At least I have no possibility of fighting with Dongyang, but Gao Lan may not."

Gao Lan was startled, and immediately retorted: "Yu Jingzhi, stop talking nonsense!"

Next to him, Kotaro Yoshida's expression moved slightly, and he subconsciously glanced at Pete.

Pete pondered silently.

Yu Jingzhi smiled and said: "And my request is not as complicated as you think. There is only one thing, that is, I hope that Mr. Pete can agree to accept all the people of Haicheng to take refuge in the concession when the Eastern Army arrives. and provide them with the resources they need to survive."

"Of course, if you can't do it, you have to be careful of those people who accidentally pass by you on the streets and in the buildings. Perhaps, they may turn into spies of Jianmen at any time, pull out their guns, and uphold justice."

"This is a loss-making business!" Louis said sideways.

But Julian stopped talking, and he was also thinking and measuring.

Yu Jingzhi sat surrounded by familiar guns and guns, still waiting patiently.

If Pete and Julian were able to settle accounts a little bit, they should know that his proposal was the most secure.

Using the British and French troops to cause chaos in Haicheng, but also to beware of assassination at all times, and introducing a puppet that they don't trust much, this is a good choice in normal times.

But compared with Yu Jingzhi's defense of Haicheng, and the Dongyang Army's losses, it is obvious that the latter is easier.

Of course, that would also give Yu Jingzhi more time to make more arrangements.

"No, Yu, I can no longer trust you."

After a long stalemate silence, Pete said in a deep voice.

The atmosphere froze and fell into a trough completely.

But Peter then said: "However, we haven't actually seen the evidence about the assassination of Adams. It is very inappropriate to shoot or arrest anyone now."

Gao Lan raised his head, frowning imperceptibly.

This look fell into Chu Yunsheng's eyes, and he knew that although the plan of Pete and others today was not successful, the purpose of his and Yu Jingzhi's coming here has been achieved-Gao Lan can no longer join hands with the Dongyang people, And Pete wouldn't really accept him either.

In addition, although Pete now claims that he refuses to accept civilians, Chu Yunsheng is very clear that after using Gao Lan and others as bait to thoroughly see Yu Jingzhi's details and obtain today's results, he will choose to accept this condition.

Andre said: "It seems that it is still a misunderstanding for the time being."

This is said very skillfully.

Louis was unwilling, but also lowered his eyes and closed his mouth tightly.

"Since it's a misunderstanding, let's go, Mr. Gao." Yu Jingzhi asked the host of the banquet very sincerely.

Gao Lan stared at Yu Jingzhi coldly, without answering.

But Yu Jingzhi didn't need his answer either.

Chu Yunsheng got up, stood side by side with Yu Jingzhi, walked out of the sofa area calmly, and walked through the empty hall, past the stern gazes and the pitch-black muzzles of guns.

Lu Yun and Liu Er followed backwards, guarding behind them, but until the figures of the four disappeared completely behind the heavy mahogany gate, there was not a single gunshot.

A strange reception banquet ended like this, seemingly anticlimactic.

But in the eyes of many people, this may not be the end, but just, just the beginning.

In the early morning of the next day, fires ignited soaring to the sky in many places in Haicheng, and the dull sound of cannons exploded outside the city.

Gao Lan was sitting in Pete's study, looking at the fiery red sky outside the window, and said in a low voice: "It was my mistake not to complete your test, Mr. Pete. Yu Jingzhi sent troops to stop my subordinates outside the city. If we want to enter Haicheng, we may still have to fight tonight."

Pete stood by the window and shook his head lightly when he heard the words: "March and intelligence are things that change rapidly. You just need to learn from this lesson, Mr. Gao."

Gao Lan was overjoyed: "Mr. Pete, what do you mean..."

Pete turned around, laughed, and stretched out his hand to Gao Lan: "I want to say that your performance is already very good, Mr. Gao. Happy cooperation in the future!"

Holding Pete's palm, Gao Lan finally completely relaxed the heaviness in his heart.

During these days, he has contacts with various forces, but what he really wants to cooperate with or seek refuge in is neither Germany nor Japan, but England.But he didn't want to be a worthless lackey like Du Tianming, so he chose to accept Pete's test.

This is the real reason why he insisted on holding this banquet.

In the name of Germany, secretly negotiated with Louis and Julian, and used the power of France to achieve the result of getting rid of Yu Jingzhi. This is Gao Lan's plan.Relying on Germany on the surface, but actually investing in France, but all of this is controlled by England, which is not uncomplicated.And precisely because of this complexity, it can better cover up his real actions.

In fact, apart from Pete, Gao Lan also has a backup.

He has always maintained an ambiguous relationship with the Dongyang people, and he doesn't mind taking advantage of the Dongyang people who hate Yu Jing deeply.

But it is a pity that Yu Jingzhi's act of blocking him from entering the city has made the Orientals feel a little bit jealous. At the reception banquet at night, he publicly declared that Adams was his best friend, and was finally forced to let Yu Jingzhi go. With Chu Yunsheng, at this point, he and the Dongyang people can only use each other to make use of each other, and it is difficult to have real cooperation.

But he will no longer care about this benefit.

He had already won Pete's trust, although this trust was a bit perfunctory under his mistakes.But it was enough for him to let go of his hands and feet and do what he wanted to do.

A week later, Gao Lan's men finally broke through many obstacles and came to the county town near Haicheng. Gao Lan secretly left Haicheng and went to meet up.

When counting troops, he scolded Yu Jingzhi and felt sorry for his lost troops, but he didn't notice the many unfamiliar faces in this team.

On the same day, the phone in Yu Jingzhi's study rang, and the meeting in Europe, which took several months, finally came to an end.

……

two months later.

The weather is turning cold and it is gradually entering winter.

Bai Chu was sitting in the backstage of the theatre, taking off her makeup, when she suddenly heard the sound of a wooden door.When he looked in the mirror, he saw a small figure coming in.

It was an eleven or twelve-year-old boy, wearing linen clothes, leaning over carefully and familiarly, and said to Baichu: "Boss Bai, the boss let me let you know that you won't be here on the first day of next month, and the theater will be closed. It's open."

Bai Chu was not surprised, but nodded slowly, and while taking off the headgear, he said, "Boss Xu is leaving Haicheng too, is he fleeing?"

The young boy nodded: "The boss said he was going to Jinnan, where he went to join his relatives. Boss Bai, don't you want to go?"

"Go? Where are you going?" Bai Chu asked.

The young boy's voice became louder: "Go outside, outside Haicheng, there are many places. The boss also said that he is willing to bring a few characters with him when he goes north with the caravan. When he arrives in the south of Shanxi, he will open a theater. Bai Boss, didn't the boss tell you?"

Bai Chu straightened her hair, got up and went to the copper basin, dipped her hands in water, and said in a clear and pleasant voice, "I said so, but I don't want to leave."

The young master's eyes widened: "Why don't you want to leave? Boss Bai, didn't you hear the siren? Hum-bum-that's the sound! Everyone in the theater said that it was going to war, don't you If you go, you can't go, you will die!"

For the past two weeks, the sound of airplanes has always been faintly heard on the edge of the jurisdiction of Haicheng County, and the emergency siren will sound several times from time to time. People are too scared to go to the streets, and they can only hide in the kang cave at home and in the cellar. It's like swallowing a heart back into your stomach.

But that was just the first few days.

Later, the concession posted a notice and published a newspaper, saying that a war might be about to take place, and residents outside the concession could be taken in for refuge, but supplies are limited, and everyone can’t take them. Priority is given to those with ID cards, and there are rules when entering. Wash your head and face, and simply check your body. You can't put everyone in it.

These were all created by Mr. Yu, but they were stamped with British and French seals, and they were effective, even the Orientals dared not collide with them casually.

People first waited and tested for a while, and then flocked to the concession.

At this time, many people had an idea, that is, the concession is the safest place in the world.

With the protection of foreigners, even if the war outside is turned upside down, can it really disturb the inside of the concession?

There are also those who are really frightened, and feel that the concession is by no means a safe place. If the Orientals really come to Haicheng, and they are beaten, will they really just pass through the gate of the concession and not enter?Or, it was the concession of Britain and France. The Orientals came and negotiated. If there are enough interests, can Britain and France protect them to the end?

They don't believe it.

In this way, they want to leave Haicheng completely and go to other places. Huaguo is so big that it is impossible to fight everywhere.Boss Xu is such a person.

But there are also some who can't or don't want to go. The former are elderly people, and the latter are Bai Chu.

"Little Sanzi, do you know what war is?" Bai Chu smiled and bent over to wash his face.

The sound of water rushing.

The third son grinned: "Of course I know, Boss Bai, I heard from the guests that the battle was very fierce. There were soldiers with guns on their shoulders, and the common people fell down like stubble. I can't get up."

"There are also those students who always come to the streets in groups on Xinting Street. They all say that they sacrifice their lives to go to the country. I have never been to school, I can't read, and I don't understand, but the boss said that to die is to die, and to fight is to die. , many, many people died..."

Bai Chu raised his face from the basin, took off the veil, wiped his face and said, "You know a lot. Go get candy from the cupboard and eat it. I'm poor here."

The third son chuckled, turned over and ran, hopped around, touched a handful of sesame candies from a small cabinet, and ran away happily.

Hearing the sound of the banging of the door panel, Bai Chu stood in a daze for a while before turning around and continuing to pack her things.

A few minutes later, he picked up his small suitcase, informed the people in the theater building, hired a car through the back door, and went home.

With such a quick glance when he left, he saw that the theater was still singing just now, and the theater building where the guests gathered was already empty, and the staff and servants were busy collecting things, coming and going.

On the street, the rickshaw walked for a while facing the chilly wind, only to meet one or two pedestrians with hurried expressions. After a while, a few shops had their doors sealed, which showed that they were closed.

Passing the corner of Xinting Street, there is a simple platform there, and two or three students are holding up banners written with calligraphy brushes and handing out lists.

Bai Chu stopped as usual, took a copy, and signed a free copy of Dongfang Daily.

He sat on the bumpy rickshaw and glanced at the newspaper. The entire front page was about the Orientals, and the second page was about the Peace Conference. The matter of setting foot on the Qingzhou Peninsula has intensified without stopping.

He used to be literate, but he didn't like to watch these things, and he didn't care about them. The things outside were outside things, not his business, nor the things on the stage.

But maybe Zhou Ji went to too many dim sum shops, and the shouts of the parade outside the door were too loud. He unconsciously began to pay attention to these things, so that he went crazy, became crazy, and the siren rang three times in a row. Day, I was lazy and didn't want to pack my luggage and leave.

But he already lived in the concession, so it shouldn't be a problem.But did he stay just because he thought the concession was safe?

Maybe not quite.

Baichu thought of the scene when boss Xu of the theater came to persuade him to leave together a few days ago.

Boss Xu's cigarette ash fell on the newspaper leaflets on his desk, and the old hoarse voice sneered: "Going to a national disaster, what kind of national disaster is this. These students are not clear-headed, and they are ruining their own lives. Boss Bai Don't be fooled, you are an opera singer, you should stand on the stage in a magnificent manner, you see, even those Orientals, don't they all love opera? Let's sing and make money."

"When we went to a national disaster, the sky fell, and there was a taller one to hold it up."

How did he answer back then?

He didn't seem to answer, but he remembered the words on a leaflet he saw when he lowered his eyes.

Eight characters.

The rise and fall, everyone is responsible.

Bai Chu closed the newspaper.

He was silent for a long time, then he said to the coachman, "Turn right ahead, please, to the barracks at the gate of the city."

……

At this time, on the other side, Li Lingbi was blindfolded and escorted into a carriage.

The carriage swayed and walked for a long time before stopping at a place. Li Lingbi got out of the carriage, the cold wind hit her face, and she could smell the fishy smell of sea water.His mouth was also gagged, unable to ask questions, the floor under his feet was shaking unsteadily, he should have boarded a boat.

He was taken to a cabin where he was untied and regained sight and speech.

"This is where?"

After staying in the Yu Mansion for three or two months, Li Lingbi seemed to have stabilized a lot. She looked around vigilantly, but she didn't startle again.

The person who put him down did not answer, closed the door and left.

But besides him, there were two other people in the cabin, an old gentleman and a middle-aged literati.

The old man looked at him and said, "Jingzhi and Yunsheng told me about you. I know your value and what you have done in the past. This time we will go west along the Yangtze River by boat. Yuan Sheng, and Yuan Sheng's friends, will watch you closely."

"You don't need to help us, but we won't let you join the enemy either."

Li Lingbi was stunned for a moment, feeling that the two people in front of him looked familiar, as if they had met somewhere: "May I ask you who are..."

"Fang Jiming." The old man said.

The middle-aged literati nodded: "Zheng Yuansheng."

Li Lingbi was stunned: "Mr. Fang, Mr. Zheng?"

Suddenly, his heart was full of excitement, and he finally remembered where he knew these two people--where else, of course, it was in the history textbook!

He was excited, and it didn't take long for him to think that Yu Jingzhi knew both of them, and he seemed to be very familiar with them, so familiar that he could let people like him who had a big secret go.Although it seems that Yu Jingzhi didn't fully tell them the truth, but more or less revealed it.It is absolutely trustworthy to be able to do so.

He thought he would be imprisoned by Yu Jingzhi for the rest of his life until he died when Haicheng was broken, but he didn't expect that he would join the organization in the blink of an eye.

Li Lingbi felt that this seemed too