"What do nephew Zhou Senxian plan to do with this Hou Wu?" Zou Shuxun had already walked to the door and turned back to ask.
"The sentence is based on the laws of Manchukuo, and we cannot use lynching."
"I understand." Zou Shuxun smiled slightly, but he still didn't understand that Zhou Sen wanted to kill Hou Wu.
Since you've offended, don't even think about reconciliation. With someone like Qin Xiong, any overtures will be useless and he won't appreciate it.
Get off work normally.
Wu En drove Zhou Sen back to Ningxiang Pavilion and asked for leave. He wanted to go home. Zhou Sen asked him to drive back directly and drive back tomorrow morning.
Anyway, he didn't need a car this late at night. If Wu En walked back, he didn't know how long it would take.
There are more girls than boys in the family, and now except for him and Uncle Chang, it seems that the yin is strong and the yang is weak.
Axiang is busy in the kitchen.
Zhou Sen went over to help, but A Xiang was standing at the cooking table, so he could only be reduced to a subordinate.
With Zhou Sen joining in, dinner preparation was much faster, and there was originally Aunt Chun who helped.
But Aunt Chun also had to go home for the New Year, so Bai Yulan gave her leave to go back, which happened to be when Jiang Rou also had a rest.
There is one more person in the family, so there is no shortage of manpower.
There are not many dishes for dinner. Under normal circumstances, it is four dishes and one soup. Zhou Sen is not at home at noon, so the meal is relatively simple.
Because Zhou Sen and Jiang Rou are both back for dinner in the evening, the dishes will be a little richer.
Years ago, prices rose sharply, and Zhou Sen knew that the people of Bingcheng would be much more miserable this year than last year.
There is a shortage of materials, and the Japanese have implemented a unified sales system for daily necessities, especially restrictions on the purchase of strategic grains such as rice and noodles.
A rationing system may also be implemented in the future. In order to support the Japanese army's strategy of moving south, they looted large amounts of supplies from Manchuria.
All of this can be seen on people’s dining tables.
Life is getting harder and harder.
For the rich, the impact is not big, it is just that the expenses are higher than usual. The rich have many more channels than ordinary people, and they can obtain more resources.
After dinner, Jiang Rou helped Axiang clean up the bowls, Bai Yulan continued to do her sewing, and Zhou Sen went into the study alone.
I have been so busy recently that I haven’t had time to think about many things seriously.
"Brother, Sister Lan asked me to make you a cup of tea and bring it in." Jiang Rou walked in with a cup of hot tea and said.
"Thank you, Xiaorou." Zhou Sen nodded.
Jiang Rou put down her teacup and was about to leave when she was stopped by Zhou Sen: "Xiaorou, regarding Xiao Yuehong's matter, don't blame me for being cruel. If this hidden danger is not eliminated, the drama club will not be able to live in peace."
"I know. I beg my brother to give her a way to live and not to send her to death." Jiang Rou nodded.
"Don't worry, although her behavior is hateful, I won't let her die. When the matter is over, I will arrange for her to leave Bingcheng and live in a place where no one knows her. Maybe it will be good for her. Said it was the best." Zhou Sen said.
"Thank you, brother."
"You must not be merciful when it comes to drama club matters. Those who should be fired must be fired," Zhou Sen reminded.
"I know."
"Okay, go ahead and do your work. Brother knows about the other things." Zhou Sen said vaguely, Qiao Sanlang, he will arrange it.
Jiang Rou understood, blinked at him, and then went out.
…
New Year's Eve is only three days away. Zhou Sen's daily work routine has become regular, and Xiaodao has not arranged any work for him.
Obviously she didn't want to give him an excuse to send him back.
They probably knew that Zhou Sen was seconded to the Foreign Affairs Department for another mission, and even if he was disobedient, he could only be a ninja.
"Zhou Sen, this is a telegram from Teacher Shibuya. He has been promoted to deputy director of the Ministry of Public Security!" Anna brought him good news.
Only then did Zhou Sen understand that it wasn't Kojima and the others who didn't bother him anymore, it was Shibuya Saburo who had been promoted to deputy minister of the Ministry of Public Security.
In fact, he is the actual leader of the Manchukuo military police Xiante, and the minister is just a puppet. This is basically the case in all Manchukuo ministries.
With such a big backing behind Zhou Sen, who would dare to provoke him easily?
"Did you reply to Mr. Shibuya's congratulatory message?" Zhou Sen asked.
"I haven't reported to you yet, how can I send this message?" Anna said, "And how can I prepare this congratulatory message without you coming?"
"Well, I should draft a congratulatory message. Let me think about what to say." Zhou Sen nodded, "I'll call Xiaoye first."
"Should you reply to this congratulatory message first, or make a phone call?"
"I made the call, so there's no need to send another congratulatory message..." Zhou Sen thought for a moment, but it seemed a bit unnecessary.
"Try it first. A congratulatory message is always more sincere than a phone call." Anna said.
"Okay, Mr. Ono is probably very busy, so I may not be able to get through on this call." Zhou Sen nodded. This is indeed a happy event and will be quite beneficial to his future situation at the police station.
Although he didn't know if he could get through, Zhou Sen still called Ono. Because it was a long-distance call, he waited for a long time before the call was connected.
It was Ono who answered the phone. His voice sounded a little hoarse, obviously because he talked a lot during this period.
Zhou Sen didn't talk to Xiao Ye for long, but Xiao Ye was already busy apologizing to him and hung up the phone.
Zhou Sen naturally couldn't say much. After saying a simple congratulations and asking Ono to convey it, he hung up the phone.
When Shibuya rises, naturally some people are happy and some are worried.
…
"Zhou Sen, Section Chief Akiyama is looking for you." Jin Suying appeared at the door of Zhou Sen's office and conveyed Akiyama Nosuke's order to him.
"Okay, Section Chief Akiyama, do you want me to come over now?"
"Yes."
"Okay, I'll go over now." Zhou Sen nodded. Akiyama Nosuke rarely came to see him, so he must have something to do with him.
After a while, Zhou Sen came to Akiyama Nosuke's office.
When Akiyama Nosuke saw him, his eyes were obviously much softer and more enthusiastic. He obviously knew that Shibuya Saburo had been promoted.
Zhou Sen is Shibuya Saburo's most valued student in Ice City, and his status has gradually increased. Moreover, the Japanese want to cultivate a group of people among the Manchus who will work for them and be loyal to them. Zhou Sen is undoubtedly the best among them. one of those.
"Zhou Sen-kun, please sit down." Akiyama Nosuke greeted, and then ordered Jin Suying to make him a cup of tea and bring it in.
"Section Chief Akiyama, you came to me with some instructions?" Zhou Sen sat down and asked.
"I talked to the boss about the piece of eucalyptus you told me about last time, and I think peace is more important. There is no need for everyone to tear their faces apart." Akiyama Nosuke said.
"I'm a person who doesn't like to cause trouble. You know that." Zhou Sen nodded. He couldn't do anything about Qin Xiong for the time being. He knew very well that as long as Hou Wu killed him and everything was his fault, he couldn't talk to Qin Xiong. Get involved.
Those people behind Qin Xiong did not want to give up this obedient and available chess piece for the time being, so Zhou Sen could not kill him.
Otherwise, he would be prepared to fall out with the people behind Qin Xiong.
"The control of Taipingqiao Gambling House can be handed over to Qin Lang, but all operations and dividend distribution will follow the previous rules."
"This is natural."
"How about the grudge between you and Qin Xiong ends here," Akiyama Nosuke said.
"The grudge between me and him can be temporarily terminated, but if he starts a fight again, you can't blame me for fighting back. In addition, Hou Wu is involved in a fatal incident, and people cannot be let go." Zhou Sen said.
"Hou Wu, is that the manager of the Taipingqiao Gambling House?" Akiyama Nosuke asked, "Why is he involved in life?"
"Chief Akiyama, the thing is like this..." Zhou Sen roughly told Akiyama Nosuke the circumstances behind Sun Qingkui's murder.
After hearing this, Akiyama Nosuke pondered for a moment. The life and death of a Hou Wu was of no importance to him.
But Qin Xiong agreed to make concessions and also made a request to release Hou Wu. Originally, he didn't think it was a big deal.
Now it seems that Hou Wu is still involved in his life, and Zhou Sen is still holding on to it, fearing that Qin Xiong will not give up easily.
"How far has Eucalyptus progressed?"
"The murderer has not been caught yet, but there are already clues. It is certain that Hou Wu was involved in the murder." Zhou Sen said, "Even if he did not kill anyone, he is the mastermind and is equally guilty as the murderer."
"sure?"
"If the final result really has nothing to do with Hou Wu, why not let him go?" Zhou Sen said directly.
"Okay, if Hou Wu is killed, that's another matter." Akiyama Nosuke thought about it and decided to side with Zhou Sen. Anyway, Qin Xiong didn't give him much benefit, so he couldn't do it for someone. Qin Xiong offended Zhou Sen and Shibuya Saburo behind him.
Especially since Saburo Shibuya had just been promoted and was in the limelight, he still promoted his old boss. He and Zhou Sen were in the same boat.
"My subordinates will definitely deal with justice and will not wrongly accuse a good person."
"Qin Xiong will contact you regarding the handover of Taipingqiao Casino, just pay attention." Akiyama Nosuke said.
"OK."
…
Qin Xiong was able to win the battle and hand over Taipingqiao Gambling House not only because he captured Hou Wu, but also because of Xiao Yuehong.
If Xiao Yuehong is really pregnant with Qin Xiong's child, this will undoubtedly be a fatal factor for him.
He wants to use the old method to deal with it, but I'm afraid it will be difficult to do so.
If this matter gets serious, it will inevitably affect the interests of the people behind it, which is what those big shots don't want to see.
Taipingqiao Gambling House was originally managed by Qin Lang, and now it is handed over to Qin Lang. It is no different. As long as their interests are not damaged, it doesn't matter who it is handed over to.
It's nothing more than giving up some of the interests, but these interests should have belonged to Qin Lang if he had not left the Qin family.
Sure enough, the day after Zhou Sen met Akiyama Nosuke, Qin Xiong's men sent a post to Ningxiang Pavilion.
Invite him and Qin Lang to go to the Taipingqiao Casino at noon on the 29th of the twelfth lunar month to discuss the matter of taking over.
And here, Zou Shuxun caught and released some of Sang Biao's situation. Hou Wu's subordinate who was captured by Zou Shuxun and imprisoned was arrested by Sang Biao after he returned and was tortured. However, after he was captured , he was just detained for one night without any interrogation.
But Sangbiao suspected that he was a traitor...
When he was found by Zou Shuxun again, he couldn't bear it anymore and confided the news. That afternoon, Hou Wu called Sangbiao to his office and talked for half an hour. After that, Sangbiao went out. Came back early the next morning.
