However, when Zhou Wen walked into the private room, he was greeted by a lean middle-aged man in a long gown, and a face that was no different from the photos on the internet came into view.
Zhou Wen stepped forward and clasped his fists with his hands and said, "I have admired Mr. Du for a long time. It is really gratifying to see him today. I have seen Mr. Du before!"
Mr. Du quickly took Zhou Wen's hands and said: "Mr. Zhou is an anti-Japanese hero and a national hero. It is Du's honor to know you. Du does not dare to assume the position of senior. We are equals and we are friends."
Zhou Wen said with a smile: "Actually, Mr. Du is not an outsider. In this Songhu Anti-Japanese War, Mr. Du did a great job and is actually a role model for the Chinese people. Our army and Mr. Du are actually in a relationship between fish and water. Without the support of you Shanghai people, Without strong support, we would not have been able to achieve so many victories. We are actually partners and comrades-in-arms of the Anti-Japanese Front, and we are a family."
"Rewards come and go. It is Du's honor and responsibility to be able to play a small role in the war against foreign enemies. But as Chief Zhou said well, we are indeed a family."
Zhou Wen said with a smile: "We are actually a family. There is no need for us to be so different in our titles. Besides, I am not in the military now. In order to make it easier for outsiders to detect my identity, Mr. Du and Mr. Su will call me Xiao Zhou or "Xiao Zhou" from now on. He must be a scholar. Scholar was my nickname in the military.
Mr. Du and Su Jixian both smiled, clasped their fists and shouted, "Scholar." Then they burst into laughter.
Zhou Wen regarded himself as a junior from the beginning, which gave Mr. Du a lot of face. Later, he set the tone of a family and spoke with seven parts sincerity and three parts compliments. In just a few words, the relationship between the two parties was brought closer, and Mr. Du also Secretly admired, this person's way of dealing with others and his temperament are different from ordinary people. He makes people feel kind of friendly when they meet him. No wonder he has achieved such a big career and reputation at such a young age. He is indeed well-deserved.
The three of them exchanged polite greetings before sitting down to start the banquet. Today's dishes were mainly Shanghainese dishes. As each dish was served, Mr. Du introduced the origin and ingredients of the dish to Zhou Wen, and later extended it to various snacks in Shanghai. and food culture, and later introduced some of Shanghai’s customs, habits, scenic spots and allusions one by one.
Mr. Du's conversation was witty, and his Mandarin with a Shanghai accent sounded unique. Whenever he mentioned something exciting, several people drank happily. There was no official atmosphere or the rigid social atmosphere at the wine table. Instead, it was like a few friends getting together, relaxed and cheerful.
Zhou Wen secretly admired him in his heart: "This youth gang leader who can leave his name in history really has his own style in dealing with others. His witty conversation will make you feel like a spring breeze. He is well-informed but not showy. He is graceful and amiable. The conversation actually made me feel good about him. No wonder he is a popular figure in Shanghai, and I can learn a lot from him."
Seeing that the atmosphere was becoming more and more harmonious, Mr. Du casually asked about the origin of those land deeds. Zhou Wen didn't hide anything, so he told his grudges with Shi Sancai like a story. Of course, how much money had he robbed? There is no need to disclose it.
Zhou Wen finally said: "There are grievances and grievances in the world, but this cousin is now the leader of an army. It is inevitable that rumors about what happened before will reach his ears. Although the younger generation will not be afraid of him, but if now It would be too unscrupulous to live in it openly and directly, and it would be bad for the reputation of the younger generation, so I thought of selling or replacing it."
Mr. Du sighed softly: "Scholar, you are really clear about grudges, and a man behaves like this. Moreover, scholar, you still have room for things to do, and you can save face for that person, and you don't do everything right. This is the most valuable thing." .”
At this point, Mr. Du glanced at Zhou Wen with a smile and said: "I happen to still have a few idle properties, so I will exchange them with you, scholar. When the time comes, let the people below me take you to see them. If you are satisfied, those I'll leave the replacement procedures to Jixian. Anyway, I, Du, am not afraid of any army commanders who dare to come to my door."
In the end, he spoke with confidence and arrogance in one sentence, and the arrogance and conceit of a gangster were fully revealed.
Zhou Wen thanked him repeatedly.
Mr. Du waved his hands casually and said: "Since we are a family, let's not be too polite. In fact, the matter of this house is not just to help you, the scholar, but also for one of Du's sworn brothers. He Now we just need a few houses to stay, so Du just goes with the flow and accepts your love at the same time, hahaha!"
Zhou Wen was also moved by Mr. Du's frankness. This big man spoke frankly, so he picked up his wine glass and respectfully toasted Mr. Du with a glass of wine.
After drinking this glass of wine, Zhou Wen decided to talk to this guy. He has always believed that if he was dealing with important figures who were worthy of respect and association, there was no need to hide and beat around the bush. After all, these figures had passed the test of history, and he would save himself a lot of trouble.
Zhou Wenzhengse said: "Mr. Du, Mr. Su, this time I led troops all the way to Shanghai to participate in the war. In fact, many people have seen my thoughts. Whether I build industries or develop the army in Shanxi, I actually have only one purpose. It’s resistance to Japan.”
Mr. Du and Su Jixian looked at each other, knowing that the person in front of them was about to open the skylight and speak frankly, so they both listened with solemn expressions.
"The younger generation rose up from the Great War in the Central Plains and led a group of bandit brothers all the way to where they are today, not for glory and wealth and high official salaries, but to prepare for the inevitable all-out war between China and Japan. To build steel plants and pharmaceutical factories. It’s all for this purpose.”
"But in today's Republic of China, if you want to successfully achieve this goal, you need support from all aspects. To this end, the younger generation has also established various relationships, and many things have to be done out of necessity, including collecting wealth and killing people."
"Mr. Du and Mr. Su, the younger generation admires and respects you very much. For no other reason than because you tried your best to lend a helping hand during the Sino-Japanese war, and because you all have a heart of patriotism and serving the country. The younger generation believes that patriotism and serving the country are not as simple as shouting slogans, but that they require practical sacrifices, and sometimes even their lives."
"So Mr. Du and Mr. Su, what I am saying is not polite or complimentary. I am willing to become my own people with you. I, Zhou Wen, can trust you two."
Mr. Du has been completely shocked by Zhou Wen's straightforwardness. We haven't even spoken a few words, and we've only known each other for less than an hour, but you already trust us so much?
However, his ability to observe words and emotions is so strong that he can't see any hypocrisy in Zhou Wen. Every sentence he speaks is from the bottom of his heart, but at the same time, he is forcing himself to express his opinion.
Isn’t it true that in the world of martial arts, a horse’s strength can be seen through a long journey, and a person’s heart can be seen through time? Is it necessary to be in such a hurry?
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There have been a lot of things going on at home recently, so I only update once a day for now, sorry for that!
