20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 400 Fengtian·Jiang Hu and his wife
The house door opens, and the setting sun sets over the western mountains.

Before Nanfeng came out to report, Yuan Xinfa and Liu Yansheng had been stalling outside the door for a long time, and the voices of quarreling and shouting became more and more harsh.

Obviously, Han Xinyuan and Zhong Yushan came not only with brothers, but also with resentment.

On the contrary, not at all.

However, the head shopkeeper left without saying goodbye. As the founding veterans of the Jiang family, the two of them had no idea about this. They couldn't help but feel a little knotty in their hearts, feeling that they were not trusted and had become outsiders.

The iron gate opened, and Zhong Yushan led his brothers into the courtyard, chattering and complaining frequently to Wang Zhengnan and Liu Yan.

"When did Brother Dao leave, why didn't you tell me?" He asked one after another, "What do you mean? Is it possible that I can do those treacherous things while Brother Dao is not at home? What do you think of me, Zhong Yushan?" People?"

Liu Yansheng quickly explained: "I just left a few days ago. I didn't mean to hide it from you, but this matter really shouldn't be made public. The fewer people who know about it, the better."

"Is it useful?" Zhong Yushan stopped in the middle of the courtyard and asked, "Now, Wang Tiegong is making things difficult for us. People all over the provincial capital are saying that Brother Dao is not at home, and outsiders think we are going to run away! They are watching. If we can no longer control people, how can we do this business in the future?”

Wang Zhengnan frowned and asked, "Who said the Jiang family is going to run away?"

As soon as these words came out, even Wang Zhengnan and Liu Yansheng were stunned on the spot.

When Zhong Yushan heard this, he laughed: "Old Han, why do you need to move Sister Hong out? Just say you want to be the 'second cabinet'!"

When Han Xinyuan and Zhong Yushan heard this, eight words immediately popped into their heads - if a woman is in charge, the house will collapse!
They know that Hu Xiaoyan has a high say in Jiang family affairs, perhaps as much as the head shopkeeper; they also know that Hu Xiaoyan has some strategy, but women are just women after all!
What's more, she's a crippled woman with no legs!

Thinking back to the time when Xu Ruqing took "Huifangli" with him, Zhou Yunfu and Jiang Chenghai were actually behind him.

"It's not interesting! I'm just stating the fact: There is no such thing as 'second cabinet' in the Jiang family."

"you still need to ask?"

When Wang Zhengnan heard this, his face immediately turned cold. He immediately turned around and walked into the mansion without saying a word.

He does not mean that.

Han Xinyuan also said: "If sister-in-law really has any ideas to deal with this Wang Tiegong, then that's fine! But in fact, we just have to endure it, what's going on!"

…………

Now that he suddenly lost his face, everyone realized that he actually also had a ruthless face, and he also had the same ruthlessness in his bones that he had grown up on the street, but he rarely showed it.

Hu Xiaoyan had already heard the quarrel outside just now, but she pretended not to hear it. Instead, she smiled at Zhong and Han, nodded as usual, and asked them to sit down.

In the same way, they also believed that the main reason why Hu Xiaoyan was able to say the last sentence was because of Jiang Lianheng. Otherwise, even if he had a strategy, what would happen?
Zhong Yushan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Nanfeng, I know my sister-in-law is a nice person, but she is just a woman. She rides in a wheelchair every day and doesn't even have legs. How can she control her?"

"Zhong Yushan, stop talking so much and speak more clearly!"

"Oh! I'm still in a hurry! Come on, we bitches are chirping, okay?" Zhong Yushan spread his hands and said with a smile, "Then tell me, what should we do now? Just wait for Brother Dao to come back. ?”

"Hey! Old Han, it's already this time, and you're still picking words with me, bitching like a bitch, is that interesting?"

He stopped Zhong and Han and said, "What are you arguing about here? Brother Dao is not here, but my sister-in-law is here!"

Zhang Zhengdong stood behind his sister-in-law with his hands behind his back. He was holding the twenty-ring fast and slow "big mirror" that Brother Dao gave him before leaving. There was no reaction on his face.

Wang Zhengnan and Liu Yansheng had already sat down on the empty seats on both sides, silently.

"Don't talk about this! If the Jiang family doesn't have a 'second cabinet', that means they don't have it!" Han Xinyuan sneered, "Also, Lao Zhong, I have to remind you, 'Heshengfang' is not yours, it is the Jiang family's business. "

It had just turned dark, and there was only one lamp lit in the room. It was warm yellow with a little pattern, and it reflected half of Hu Xiaoyan's face.

As he said that, he took a step forward, looked around at the crowd and said: "Those of us: In terms of age, I am the eldest, I am thirty-three this year, and I am about to turn thirty-four; in terms of qualifications, when Hai Ye was angry at Baijiayao , I have a role to play; in terms of contribution, my "Heshengfang" office earns the most. Although Brother Dao didn't say it clearly, who else could this "Two Cabinets" be besides me? "

She was sitting in a wheelchair, next to a beige single sofa, which was where Jiang Lianheng usually sat. Now it was obviously empty, but it seemed like someone was still there because of her.

"Old Han, what do you mean?"

Zhong Yushan curled his lips, but said: "There is no return, but it is not necessarily the truth! Brother Dao is not here, and there is trouble at home. Due to emotions and reasons, there should be a 'Second Cabinet' to come out and take charge of the overall situation!"

Immediately afterwards, Liu Yansheng also shook his head and returned to the house with a sigh.

In the living room, the windows were closed tightly, the floor lamp had just been lit, and the tassel on the lampshade was still swinging slightly.

"Then what do you mean by coming here?"

Hearing this, Han Xinyuan immediately followed him and snorted: "Hey! When did a 'second cabinet' pop up in the Jiang family, why didn't I know?"

At this time, Wang Zhengnan finally couldn't listen anymore.

"We are talking about other people, and they just say that. What can we do?" Zhong Yushan said, "The situation is right in front of us. All three of the Jiang family's businesses have been shut down. Did Xifeng go in? Brother Dao doesn't know. When will you come back? If you are an outsider, what do you think? "

Xu Ruqing almost went crazy after being tortured by Kumasuke Miura and his gang of devils. After several years of rest, although his mental condition has improved greatly, if you look closely at his words and deeds, you still can't treat him the same as ordinary people. He can't stand being frightened, is occasionally stimulated, and gets sick from time to time. Moreover, he has been retired for many years and has already I can't tell the current situation, so I can only sit on my seat.

Because Nanfeng is fat, with a fat head, big ears, and small eyes, he always looks kind-hearted like a Maitreya Buddha, so everyone usually doesn't take him seriously.

Han Xinyuan asked as soon as he came up: "Sister-in-law, where has Brother Dao gone?"

Zhong Yushan pointed to the brothers who were accompanying him and said, "Brother Dao is not here, so there must be someone in charge of things at home, otherwise chaos will happen sooner or later. At this juncture, if I, the 'Second Cabinet', don't come, who will?"

The two people said something to each other, armed with guns and sticks, showing a posture of fighting for power.

Han Xinyuan turned away and said in a deep voice: "When it comes to seniority in the Jiang family, no one can compare to Sister Hong. If Brother Dao is not here, then Sister Hong should be the one to take charge."

Everyone knows that Xu Ruqing is no longer the "Chuan'erhong" she used to be.

Han Xinyuan managed the prostitution business and often dealt with the brothel ladies. He was originally taboo about using words like "women", but after hearing these words, he immediately lost face.

Han Xinyuan and Zhong Yushan couldn't help but froze for a moment, thinking for a moment before taking steps and following closely behind the mansion. The brothers behind them naturally stayed in the yard to wait.

Han Xinyuan did not argue: "I just spoke according to the rules."

"He went out to do some errands. He just left two days ago and will be back soon." Hu Xiaoyan asked, "Do you have anything to do with him?"

"Is everything going to be okay?" Zhong Yushan said as he walked around the living room like a breeding pig about to jump through hoops, "The situation at home is not good now! But, sister-in-law, don't worry, Brother Dao is not here, but I am here! The sky will not fall. If anyone dares to argue with the Jiang family at this time, I will kill him first! But the premise is that we must clear the official line first!"

Han Xinyuan glanced at him, but said: "Wang Tiegong was appointed by Zhang Laogao, how can he still hit himself in the face with his arm?"

Zhong Yushan frowned and said: "Old Han, don't make excuses! Even if Zhang Laogao wears a dragon robe, he is still a beard at heart! As long as the money is in place, anything can be said! Sister-in-law, please give me the money at home, I'll do this for you! If you can't figure it out, I, Zhong Yushan, will come to see you!"

However, no one in the hall responded to his words.

"What's wrong, what do you mean? Can I still keep this money secretly?"

Han Xinyuan snorted coldly, then turned around and asked: "Sister-in-law, what on earth did Brother Dao do? Did he go to Liaonan to settle the score with that Mr. Rong Wu?"

Hu Xiaoyan's heart suddenly trembled.

After all, the main reason why Jiang Lianheng hid his whereabouts was actually to avoid alerting the enemy; now, the news that he was not in Fengtian was gradually spreading. Once Namin and others learned about this, they would definitely notify Fifth Master Rong to be on guard.

After thinking about it, just when he was about to reply, Zhong Yushan suddenly interrupted:
"As the old saying goes, you must first make peace with the outside world! There's a fire in the backyard, why are you looking for Mr. Rong Wu? Brother Dao should be asked to come back quickly and settle the family affairs first, and then we brothers will go south together. There is no way, only Brother Dao can see Zhang Laogao, we are not qualified!"

With that said, he walked to the phone and said hurriedly: "Where is Brother Dao now? Call him quickly!"

There was an embarrassing silence, the air seemed to be still...

Zhong Yushan looked at Hu Xiaoyan and Dongfeng, then at Liu Yansheng and Nanfeng, and his expression suddenly became serious: "What? No... we can't contact you, right?"

"We can get in touch!" Liu Yansheng immediately answered, without giving any room for daydreams. He lied and said, "Brother Dao just called me this afternoon, but his current situation is quite special, so we can't contact him proactively."

However, this general rhetoric seemed to intensify the suspicion of Zhong and Han.

Zhong Yushan thought for a moment, then stood up and said with a smile: "It's good if we can get in touch, it's good if we can get in touch. If you said this earlier, I would feel at ease. If nothing happens, I will go back first?"

Han Xinyuan said, "What will happen even if Brother Dao comes back? Zhang Laogao is now determined to reuse Wang Tiegong. As long as Wang Tiegong is here, it will be useless no matter what."

Liu Yansheng frowned and asked: "Old Han, I hear what you mean...don't you want to clear Wang Tiezhen?"

"What's the problem? It's better than doing nothing, right?"

This topic sounds audacious and like a fantasy, but in fact it is not that far-fetched.

This is the age of assassination!
It has long been common for Jianghu gangs and gangsters to assassinate important government officials.

Since the New Deal, even the regent and five ministers have been assassinated. Since the Republic of China, how many cases have local dignitaries been assassinated by party members?
Danger is danger, but to say it is impossible is to underestimate the world in front of us.

Han Xinyuan was not impulsive. He has his own plan:
"Don't think I'm crazy, listen to me! In Fengtian now, although Zhang Laogao is officially the patrol envoy, in fact, there is a clan and socialist party fighting for power with him behind the scenes. The little devils are divided into two factions. Everyone supports it. As long as Wang Tiekong is involved, we can try to pin this case on the Clan Society Party, and it makes perfect sense. Moreover, I guess Zhang Laoga is also eager to find someone. As an excuse, we can completely wipe out the power of this clan and socialist party. When the time comes, when Brother Dao comes back, let’s calm down and be cool. Brother Dao will then nod and admit his mistake. It won’t be a big deal in the first place. Pulled down."

It has to be said that Han Xinyuan's strategy is indeed feasible to a certain extent.

The problem is the risk, it’s too risky!
As long as there is a flaw in this plan and Zhang Laogao learns that Wang Tiegong was killed by the Jiang family, the Jiang family can prepare for the funeral with peace of mind.

Moreover, no official dared to play tricks on the Jiang family at the moment. Without the cover of the government office, this matter would not be successful.

Of course Hu Xiaoyan didn't want to make dangerous moves at this time, but Han Xinyuan's words made her suddenly think of another thing. Zhong Yushan was quite excited, and he immediately praised him regardless of previous suspicions: "Old Han, your idea is good, I think it will work! What does it mean to be powerful? We must be like the 'Brother Hui' and 'Lao Hongmen' in the south, Fengtian Anyone who wants to be an official in this place must seek our advice first!"

It’s starting to float again!
In today's world, Jianghu forces can indeed be powerful enough to influence the political situation, but the Jiang family obviously does not have this strength yet.

Hu Xiaoyan categorically objected: "No, the most important thing now is to be patient and stable. Such a big thing must wait until Lian Heng comes back!"

Han Xinyuan's face was gloomy, and when he got excited, he immediately asked: "Then what's your idea? Just let us stand here like a slut?"

Zhong Yushan also teased Yangzi and said: "Sister-in-law, I know you are careful and prudent, but you don't understand the affairs of the world. We can't wait at all. If we wait one more day, there will be one more rumor on the road. People's words can't be ignored. Afraid, if this continues, no one will be afraid of us."

Sister-in-law, you don’t understand Jianghu?

Hu Xiaoyan smiled and did not argue with him, but if he wanted everyone to stabilize, besides waiting for Jiang Lianheng to come back, it was really necessary to give everyone a "reason".

"I just got the news two days ago that this time the provincial capital is rectifying public security. It's not accidental. It's mainly because a distinguished guest is coming to Fengtian."

"Where did the news come from? Why haven't we heard of it?" Zhong and Han were dubious, but asked: "Does that mean that after this period of time, everything will be business as usual?"

Hu Xiaoyan couldn't give any guarantee, so she could only say: "You don't have to worry about where the news comes from. In short, you can't act rashly in the past few days."

It would be better not to say it. Once these words are said, it seems to be fulfilled immediately.

Two shouts suddenly came from the door of the house.

"Brother Shan, someone is coming to our place to cause trouble!"

"Brother Yuan, someone is causing trouble in Huifang!"

Han Xinyuan and Zhong Yushan immediately got up and rushed to the yard, asking at the top of their lungs: "What are you arguing about? There is a seal of the office on the door. Who the hell comes here to cause trouble and risk his life?"

"It's the little devils!" The two boys who were blocked outside the courtyard by Yuan Xinfa and others shouted back, "Some Japanese samurai came and smashed the doors and windows, forcing us to open for business!"

trap!

It was obviously a trap deliberately set to anger the Jiang family!

Hu Xiaoyan quickly leaned down, pushed the wheelchair to the door of the room, and shouted sternly: "You can't fight back!"

"Don't fight back?" Zhong Yushan walked out of the yard angrily, "Is it possible that we have to watch the place get smashed?"

When Zhang Zhengdong heard Lao Zhong's call, he immediately picked up the "big mirror" and was about to rush out to stop the person. However, when he was halfway there, he was stopped by his sister-in-law.

"Dongfeng!" Hu Xiaoyan shook her head angrily, "No, it's not the time yet."

Sending people to mess up the situation at this time is not a conspiracy, it is still a conspiracy!
No matter which choice you make, it’s always a dilemma!

If you let him beat you up and don't fight back, even if you comply with the government's wishes, the Jiang family's prestige will be completely wiped out; if you fight back and beat Xiao Dongyang with a stick, although you can win a lot of applause, you will inevitably defy the government's strict orders.

This is the Zongshe Party's counterattack - two bottles of poison, from which the Jiang family must choose.

There is no right or wrong.

As soon as Zhong Yushan left, Han Xinyuan came to the gate of the compound.

Before leaving, he specifically glanced back at the second floor of the mansion, then thought about it and left.

Jiang Lianheng was not around, and Hu Xiaoyan alone could not intimidate Han Xinyuan and Zhong Yushan.

Zhang Zhengdong and Wang Zhengnan hurriedly asked: "Sister-in-law, do you need to stop them?"

Hu Xiaoyan shook her head: "If we stop him again - it will be chaos."

"Jingle Bell--"

The piercing ringtone of the phone suddenly rang, and the whole mansion seemed to be excited.

Hu Xiaoyan and others looked at each other in shock. They didn't wake up for a while, thinking that they heard wrongly.

"Jingle Bell--"

The phone rings again!

Zhang Zhengdong quickly pushed his sister-in-law into the living room and came to the tea table next to the grandfather clock.

Hu Xiaoyan picked up the receiver, and Jiang Lianheng's voice came from inside.

"Hello! Hello? Can you hear me?"

"it's me."

"Daughter-in-law?" Jiang Lianheng on the other end of the phone was a little surprised, "Your Gahani? Have you eaten yet?"

Hu Xiaoyan sighed, calmed down, and said, "Do you still know how to call home?"

"There's no way! It's too sudden. As soon as Mr. Rong Wu gets news, I have to take action immediately. I have a lot of things to do! I am not in Dalian Port now, but in Lushunkou. This hotel has no phone. Besides, , I am now... Wow! This is a long story to say, in short, I can't show my face easily, otherwise it will be easy for me to expose myself!"

"You don't need to elaborate. I just want to know if you are safe now?"

"Safety safe."

There was a faint sound of electricity in the receiver.

Liu Yansheng and Wang Zhengnan were a little anxious, and they softly urged their sister-in-law to tell Brother Dao about the current situation at home.

However, just when Hu Xiaoyan was about to speak, Jiang Lianheng took the lead on the other end of the phone.

"Daughter-in-law, I've already laid out the idea. There will be a cocktail party the day after tomorrow. At that time, I will personally send Rongwu on his way!"

"the day after tomorrow?"

"Yeah, what happened?"

Hu Xiaoyan immediately hesitated.

Since Jiang Lianheng said it was the day after tomorrow, it meant that all the plans had been laid out step by step.

Although Hu Xiaoyan doesn't know the specific plan, she knows one thing: Don't miss this opportunity, it will never come back!
Once you miss a good opportunity and fall short of your achievements, it will be difficult to find opportunities to get close to Master Rong Wu in the future.

Moreover, when her father was still alive, he once warned her again and again - kill the enemy in battle, care will lead to chaos!

When life and death are at stake, even the slightest worry may lead to death.

At this moment, if he cried into the phone and wiped away his tears, telling Jiang Lianheng about the chaos at home and asking Jiang Lianheng to return to Fengtian quickly, not only would Rong Wuye not be able to kill him, but he might lose his life due to rash actions.

The worst-case scenario is that we fail to deal with the outside world and fail to settle the domestic issues - a waste of time on both ends.

Jianghu, inside and outside, outside and inside, husband and wife...

Hu Xiaoyan also has a burden on her shoulders. Because of her physical disability, she is more taboo than ordinary people about becoming a burden.

The current situation is that she must make Jiang Lianheng realize that he needs to rush back to Fengtian as soon as possible; at the same time, she cannot let Jiang Lianheng be distracted by excessive worry.

"Hello? Hello!"

After hearing no reply for a long time, Jiang Lianheng couldn't help shouting on the other end of the phone: "Hey, the call was dropped?"

"No, listen!"

"Then why don't you speak?"

"I want to listen to you for a while." Hu Xiaoyan ignored the urging of Wang Zhengnan and others, turned her back, and continued in an extremely calm and indifferent voice, "Be careful over there, Na Min and the others may already know that you are no longer in Fengtian. Mr. Rong Wu may be prepared, so don’t be careless.”

"Namin and the others know?" Jiang Lianheng suddenly became serious, "Then nothing happened at home, right?"

"It's okay at home, I'm here, don't worry!"

"That's fine. If anything happens, just tell me!"

"I just want you to come back as soon as you finish your work, without delaying even a minute!"

"What's wrong?" Jiang Lianheng laughed, "Are you afraid that I'm having sex with women outside?"

Hu Xiaoyan frowned: "No..."

"Then what do you mean?"

"It's not interesting. My daughter and I miss you..."

(End of this chapter)