Nine idlers

Chapter 180: Landing in Shanghai

Although the two of Andre knew that this would not hurt them, they were still so frightened that they turned pale when they saw this weird thing, and they retreated seven or eight meters before stopping.And that giant python gradually condensed into shape, and the surface of its body was covered with a layer of scales. The 'naked' exposed skull shone with green light in its eye sockets, which was particularly eye-catching in the dark night.Fortunately, there was no one else on the back deck of the ship except the three of them, otherwise it would definitely cause quite a commotion.

When the single horn on the snake's skull completely disappeared and turned into the body of the giant python, the giant python was already more than twenty meters long, floating in mid-air like a small dragon.Xu Changqing pinched the sword formula in his hand, recited the mantra in his mouth, then swung his sword finger towards the dark sea surface at the stern, and said in a deep voice: "Quick!"

The giant python floating in mid-air immediately followed Xu Changqing's sword finger and rushed towards the dark sea, following the unique breath of the original owner of the Gu refining cup, looking for its target in the sea.After the giant python rushed out, Xu Changqing stood at the stern of the boat, quietly feeling the fluctuations of vitality around him. It didn't take long before he felt two evil spirits fighting fiercely three to four nautical miles behind the boat. Then an extremely shrill scream spread across the sea to the ship, making some uninformed people think they had encountered some kind of sea monster, and as a result, there was quite a commotion again.

"The head-down master who jumped into the sea is dead, you should be safe now." Xu Changqing turned around, walked to the side of Andre and Li who were sitting limply on the ground, patted their shoulders, and said: " I hope you can remember your promise, otherwise..."

Xu Changqing didn't finish his words, but the deterrent meaning in it made the two of them terrified. When they woke up, Xu Changqing had already left the deck and returned to the cabin.

There were no accidents in the subsequent voyage of the cruise ship. The cruise ship only stayed in Shanghai for half a day, replenished fuel and cargo, and reported the accident on board before continuing to sail to Hong Kong.Originally, Andre and Mary wanted to stay for a few days to appreciate the charm of this oriental magic capital. Unfortunately, what happened on the boat had already made them lose interest in the trip. Their only thought was to return home as soon as possible. Did not disembark.

The news of Xu Changqing's coming to Shanghai had already been notified by telegram a few days ago, but Chen Deshang knew that Xu Changqing didn't like publicity, so he didn't come to greet him in person, but sent the butler of the mansion to wait at the pier.Even so, Xu Changqing and his party still attracted the attention of all forces on the Shanghai wharf.After all, the power of the Chen family is there. The so-called third-rank official in front of the prime minister's gate, even a mansion housekeeper can be regarded as a first-class figure in Shanghai. It is not attractive to let such a figure come here early in the morning and wait for a day. Difficult to pay attention.Coupled with the respectful attitude towards Xu Changqing from the steward of the Chen family, all forces in Shanghai have speculated about his identity.

The port where the cruise ship berthed was in Wusong District, which was three or four districts away from the Zhabei District where the Chen Mansion was located. After Xu Changqing landed, he did not enter the city by train like ordinary people, but took a horse-drawn carriage instead.After resting for a day and a night, the two little fellows of the Huang family regained their energy and became lively again. After getting into the carriage, they sat next to the driver in front. Huangshan stared intently at the scenery and buildings on both sides. He exclaimed from time to time, while explaining to his sister in detail.In order to take care of the two little ones, the steward of the Chen residence asked the coachman to choose the busiest road to drive.

"Sir, this is the first time you have come to Shanghai!" In the carriage, An Zhuang, the steward of the Chen family, asked respectfully.

"No, I came here once before, probably ten years ago!" Xu Changqing looked out of the car window and sighed at the towering buildings passing by: "Shanghai has changed so much. When I came here, it was just a piece of farmland. wasteland."

"It's really changed a lot!" An Zhuang nodded slightly, and said with a frown: "It's just that these prosperous scenes can only be seen in the foreign concession. If you leave the concession, I'm afraid Mr. Bi saw it ten years ago. It's even worse. Alas! The country is weak and the people are bullying!"

When the carriage drove through a few alleys, Xu Changqing saw many scenes of selling children and selling girls, his expression was a little dim, but he soon returned to normal, and said with a smile: "Unexpectedly, Butler An is also A person who worries about the country and the people, disrespect! Disrespect!"

"Don't dare! Don't dare!" An Zhuang hurriedly returned the salute modestly, and said: "The little one just expresses his feelings, and the more he knows, the more he will naturally think."

Being able to become the Shanghai manager of the Chen family's mansion, this Anzhuang is naturally not an ordinary person. Judging from his conversation, he does not look like a servant at all, and has his own views on affairs.Such a character naturally attracted Xu Changqing's attention. He carefully looked at An Zhuang's face, and saw that he was ordered into the arsenal, and his purple energy was transferred to the seal ribbon. Obviously not the temperament a servant should have.When he was in doubt, he used his celestial resources to calculate An Zhuang's fate, and soon frowned slightly, and said in a deep voice, "Is Steward An a member of the Tongmenghui?"

The expression on An Zhuang's face was slightly taken aback, a little surprised, but he didn't deny it, nodded and said: "Yes!"

Xu Changqing narrowed his eyes slightly, and said, "Does Weng Chen know your identity?"

"I think I should know!" An Zhuang said truthfully, "Master warned me once intentionally or unintentionally when I took office on the first day."

After hearing this, Xu Changqing nodded slightly, knowing in his heart that this was Chen Deshang's initiative to show his favor to the Revolutionary Army dominated by the Tongmenghui for two years after he accepted his suggestion.Letting a member of the Tongmenghui become the butler of the Chen family's residence in Shanghai must be for the convenience of discussing current affairs with the high-level members of the Tongmenghui.Among them, Chen Deshang must have a deal with the top management of the League. After all, with the background of the Chen family, it is much easier for the League to do things in Shanghai, and the content of the deal is likely to be Chen Fan's future position.

Although Xu Changqing also had a good impression of the revolutionary army headed by the Tongmenghui, but due to his own reasons, he could not get in touch with him too much. After learning about Anzhuang's identity, he lost the mood to continue chatting with him.In the following journey, both of them were silent and looked outside quietly. Xu Changqing didn't want to say more, but Anzhuang felt Xu Changqing's rejection of him, and he didn't know how to get in touch with him.