Shanghai Embroidery Lady

Chapter 124
Ye Zijin stared at a box of peanuts in a daze, unable to think of a reason, so she simply put the box aside.

The three of them ate together afterwards, and Ye Zijin picked up vegetables for Zizheng from time to time, completely ignoring Meng Haoxiang who was sitting opposite.

Zizheng smiled and said, "Sister, I'm not a child anymore, don't always take care of me, you're still in front of brother-in-law, I'm so embarrassed."

Ye Zijin stuffed another goose wing into Zizheng's bowl, and said, "You must not have eaten well in that kind of place these days, eat more, there is nothing to be embarrassed about, Hao Xiang is not an outsider."

Meng Haoxiang nodded in agreement, and said with a smile: "For the sake of what you said, I won't be jealous, so why don't you give me a piece of meat?"

Ye Zijin pursed his lips and smiled, picked up chopsticks of dried asparagus for Meng Haoxiang, and said, "Boss Meng doesn't eat enough big fish and meat, how about some porridge and side dishes for a change?"

Meng Haoxiang glanced at Ye Zijin and said, "Sure enough, I'm partial."

The three of them chatted for a while while eating, and Ye Zijin suddenly asked about Zizheng's identity in Nanjing.

Zizheng was stunned for a moment, and said: "When I was in Nanjing, the organization arranged for me to be a reporter for the newspaper, but that identity is no longer available. This time I have to thank Boss Qiao, I am now his distant relative in name , Liao Yuanfeng shouldn't come to trouble me easily."

"Then you don't take action for now, just use this new identity to stay in Shanghai, and contact your organization when the time is right." Meng Haoxiang looked a little more serious.

Zizheng said with some guilt: "Sister, brother-in-law, I'm afraid I'll hurt you, and I will have less contact with you after I contact the organization. But now I have to find that person named Yang Zitian as soon as possible, because I have very important information. give him."

Ye Zijin remembered that Zizheng had mentioned this person to him, this person was related to Wang Luqiu, but now he didn't know where to find it.

"What information?" Ye Zijin asked.

Zizheng shook his head and said: "Sister, there are regulations in the organization, I can't tell you about this, it will be dangerous if you know."

Meng Haoxiang was silent for a moment, and said: "I will help you find this person. Don't act rashly for now. Your sister and I can help you once, but we may not be able to help you next time."

Seeing that the atmosphere was tense, Ye Zijin changed the subject and said, "Zizheng, can you try this steamed fish?"

Zizheng picked up the bowl to catch it, and put a small piece of peanut crisps on Ye Zijin, "Sister, you can also eat some snacks bought by brother-in-law."

Ye Zijin smiled and said, "He bought this for you. I don't like peanut cakes."

Zizheng smiled faintly and said, "I almost forgot that you don't like peanuts."

After the meal, Ye Zijin and Meng Haoxiang went downstairs, the two of them walked side by side, the dim light elongated the figure on the ground.Tall sycamore trees were planted on both sides of the road, and the sparse shadows of the trees covered it, adding a bit of seclusion.There are not many vehicles and pedestrians on the road at this time, and the singing of insects rustling in the grass can be faintly heard.

"Zijin, I remember you said that you have a brother who was abducted when you were young, do you have his whereabouts now?" Meng Haoxiang asked casually.

Ye Zijin's eyes darkened, and he said disappointedly: "Yes, that's Zirong, Zizheng's twin brother. He was abducted by Huazi more than ten years ago. I have been looking for it all these years, but there is no whereabouts. What do you do? Suddenly asked about this?"

Meng Haoxiang paused, and said: "It's nothing, I just feel that Zizheng has been a little strange recently, he actually forgot your preferences, and he even forgot things like crab roe that he can't eat, don't you think it's a little unreasonable?"

Ye Zijin shook his head and said, "Impossible, he can't be Zirong. In fact, I once suspected it too, but there is a scar on Zizheng's back. I checked it, and he is indeed Zizheng."

Meng Haoxiang didn't continue to question. Seeing her nervous face, he smiled and said, "I'm just asking, just make sure you are sure."

Three days later, Zhao Zhimei returned to the stage, and Ye Zijin took the newly made dance clothes to Paramount on this day.

In the dressing room, all kinds of bright costumes are hung on a whole row of hangers, and the girls who accompany the dancers are busy with makeup.Zhao Zhimei changed her dance clothes and came out. Ye Zijin naturally stepped forward to straighten her skirt, but Mo Xiang stopped her if she didn't want to.

This little girl with long eyebrows and thick eyelashes, almond eyes and thin lips is still a little wary of Ye Zijin, "I don't need to worry about such things, Boss Ye, I will help the young lady tidy up." Pink silk flowers righting.

"Zi Jin, you can stay and listen to my singing later, I will tell you some things after the performance." Zhao Zhimei shook Ye Zijin's hand.

Ye Zijin nodded slightly, and watched Zhao Zhimei leave the dressing room.Moxiang pulled Ye Zijin into Zhao Zhimei's exclusive dressing room, and said in a low voice, "It's true that your brother is from our side, but he has been out of touch with the organization for a long time, and if he wants to come back, he must be inspected. Don't tell him yet, the organization will contact him if he passes the review."

"Yeah." Ye Zijin was happy for her younger brother, she finally helped Zizheng.But it didn't take long for this kind of joy to be replaced by heavy worry.If Zizheng really returned to work, wouldn't it be even more dangerous...

Ye Zijin found a corner to sit and wait for Zhao Zhimei's performance to end.The lights gradually dimmed, and the familiar voice lingered in my ears. The neon lights on the clouds on the stage were brilliant, and the intoxicating atmosphere of fine wine and perfume was mixed in the audience.Ye Zijin was listening to Zhimei singing English songs, when suddenly there was a soft conversation from the next door.

"When will that shipment be delivered?" a man asked in a low voice.

"Let's talk about it in a few days. You wait for my news first. During this period, Jin'antang's warehouse is keeping a close eye on it." Another man replied.

"Okay, I'll wait for your good news, and I'll make arrangements at the No-Smoking Bureau." Then there was a crisp clinking of glasses.

Ye Zijin only heard the voice somewhat familiar, but didn't dare to look out.The high back of the sofa blocked the space, Ye Zijin sat in the shadow, when he heard Jin'an Hall and the No-Smoking Bureau, he couldn't help feeling tense.

The two men sitting next to each other left before the end of the first song, and when Ye Zijin stood up and looked towards the exit, it was already difficult to tell which was the two who had a secret conversation just now.Ye Zijin speculates that someone is going to frame her. Now that the government has banned opium and opium, if someone smuggles opium and resells it, she will be arrested and jailed. She must tell Meng Haoxiang immediately.

Ye Zijin was about to leave when she remembered that Zhimei told her to wait before going on stage.Zhao Zhimei sang three songs in a row, but Ye Zijin didn't listen to a word of the lyrics, her mind was full of fumes.After finally waiting for the performance to end, Ye Zijin hurried to the backstage.

Zhao Zhimei took off her hair and came over, Mo Xiang handed her a glass of water.

"Zhimei, what do you want to say to me?" Ye Zijin asked impatiently.

Zhao Zhimei made a silent gesture, smiled, and said, "Go to my house first."

After Moxiang packed his things, the three of them left Paramount together.

As soon as he went out, a rickshaw driver wearing a felt hat ran up. Ye Zijin took a closer look and found that it was Ah Yuan who hadn't seen him for many years!
"Ah Yuan? Why are you here?" Ye Zijin asked in surprise.

A Yuan smiled honestly and said, "I'm here to pick up Miss San..."

Zhao Zhimei said: "Actually, I met Ah Yuan after I came to Paramount. He has been pulling a rickshaw in Shanghai. He was the one who picked me up before."

Ye Zijin looked at Ah Yuan still in a daze, but his body was much stronger than before, and his hands were callused.

"Miss San, get in the car." Ah Yuan dusted the seat cushion with the towel on his shoulder.

Mo Xiang called two foreign cars from behind, and Zhao Zhimei was about to get in the car, when a strange man suddenly came forward with a flower basket.

"Miss Zhao, I am your loyal listener and I like your songs very much. Please accept this flower basket." The man was dressed in a neat suit and had good features, looking like a kid from a rich family.

Ye Zijin suddenly noticed that the man's hand hidden under the flower basket moved slightly, and she was shocked. At this time, Zhao Zhimei had already reached out to pick up the flower basket!
"Be careful!" Ye Zijin hadn't finished speaking when Moxiang kicked off the flower basket first.

There was a "bang" gunshot, and the man was kicked in the wrist by Moxiang, the gun was raised, and he fired a shot into the sky.

The passers-by were in a mess when they heard the gunshots. Paramount was originally located in a busy area, and there was a lot of traffic. The gunshot scared everyone to flee.Ye Zijin quickly stretched out his hand to pull Zhao Zhimei, and the man missed a few more shots.A Yuan pushed the rickshaw hard towards the place where the man was standing, and taking advantage of the gap, Mo Xiang escorted the two of them and ran towards the opposite side of the road.

Hearing several consecutive gunshots behind him, Ye Zijin held Zhao Zhimei's hand tightly, not daring to look back, the two simply kicked off their high heels and ran.

As soon as they got to the opposite side of the road, a car speeding up stopped their way.

Only one person in the driver's seat shouted: "Get in the car!"

Mo Xiang quickly opened the car door, pushed Zhao Zhimei and Ye Zijin up, the car was speeding all the way, Ye Zijin looked back, there was a mix of people and cars behind, and there was a piercing sound of horns.

"What about A Yuan? He didn't run with us just now." Ye Zijin remembered that A Yuan had covered them to escape just now, but he himself didn't follow.

Moxiang looked out the window cautiously, and said, "He's fine. I saw him sneak into Paramount. There are so many guards outside the door. The person who shot must have escaped."

"Zhimei, who is going to kill you? Could it be that your identity has been exposed?" Ye Zijin couldn't help but sweat for Zhimei. The scene just now was dangerous and dangerous. Mae would get a fatal shot.

Zhao Zhimei said calmly: "There should be no exposure. If they really have evidence, they should come to arrest me justifiably. Why bother with the assassination?"

Hearing what Zhao Zhimei said about Ye Zijin, he also felt that there was some truth in it, and Liao Yuanfeng didn't catch anything about Huage's wrongdoing last time.

The car gradually detoured to a secluded alley, and finally stopped in front of a row of low residential buildings.With the help of the weak light, Ye Zijin finally saw clearly the side face of the man driving the car, she couldn't help but cried out in surprise, "Second young master!"

(End of this chapter)