The place where Mr.
Gu made an appointment to have dinner was the famous New World Hotel, which is adjacent to the amusement park and racecourse and is in the heart of Shanghai's most prosperous shopping mall.
As night falls and the lights begin to turn on, cars are constantly coming and going at the entrance of the hotel.
Gentlemen in suits and leather shoes, or in long robes and mandarin jackets, are coming in and out with their female companions.
This is the busiest time of the day for the hotel.
Meng Lanting arrived at the hotel and was taken by the waiter to the third box on the second floor on the west floor.
When he knocked on the door, Mr.
Gu was already there, and there was another man, the man he said was the insider, Mr.
Lu.
Mr.
Gu was still his usual personable appearance, and he exchanged a few words with Meng Lanting.
He probably knew that she was eager to ask questions, so he immediately introduced Mr.
Lu.
Mr.
Lu is in his twenties, a young man who looks very energetic.
He returned from studying abroad a few years ago and now works for a foreign company.
According to Mr.
Lu's recollection, when he returned from Europe, he lived in the third class cabin with Meng Lanting's younger brother.
Because they were similar in age, they met by chance and got on quite well with each other.
They often ate together or walked on the deck.
Unfortunately, they forgot to leave their contact information after getting off the ship, and they lost contact after that.
"Has my brother mentioned to you his plans or whereabouts after returning to China?"
Meng Lanting asked impatiently.
Mr.
Lu recalled: "I heard from Mr.
Meng that he was an adult and could not bear to let his widowed eldest sister work for him anymore.
He wanted to take on the responsibilities of being the male in the family.
I heard people say that in the Nanyang area of Guangzhou, It’s easy to make money by doing business now, so I decided to temporarily interrupt my studies.
I want to return to China to make some money to support my family and settle you down.
It won’t be too late for him to go back and continue his studies in the future.”
"He told me that Miss Meng has high hopes for his studies and is afraid that your decision will cause you to object, so she decided not to let you know that he has returned to China."
My younger brother has been very sensible since he was a child.
When he first sent him to study abroad, he hesitated again and again, unable to let go of his mother and himself.
It was Meng Lanting's persistence that finally led him to leave home and go abroad.
Mr.
Lu's statement is indeed in line with his brother's character.
Meng Lanting was in mixed emotions.
He was happy to learn the news about his younger brother, but also felt very sad.
When the emotion subsides, I kindly ask Mr.
Lu to recall it carefully to see if there are any other useful clues.
Mr.
Lu responded to the request and tried to recall some more, but unfortunately they were just daily trivial matters on the ship, and there was no other useful information.
Meng Lanting knew that Mr.
Lu should have tried his best and thanked him.
A few years ago, there was indeed a wave of speculation from Guangzhou to Nanyang.
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Some people failed, and naturally some people became rich overnight and returned home in rich clothes.
Meng Lanting also heard about this.
After the initial excitement at first hearing the new news, she fell into worry and confusion.
If my brother really went to Nanyang and planned to hide it from the beginning, why is there still no news after so long?
When she was silent, Mr.
Gu served the dishes and persuaded her to eat something, saying: "Ms.
Meng, Gu is not talented.
Fortunately, he has many friends in Guangzhou, Hong Kong and Nanyang.
His connections are pretty good.
Now that he has That's good news about your brother's whereabouts.
Don't worry, your brother must be bound by something, and it's not convenient to contact his family for the time being.
I will ask my friends to inquire more about it.
If there is any new progress, I will report it.
Let me know immediately.”
Except for the previous contact between Meng Lanting and Mr.
Gu because of the university anniversary stage play, they never met again at his invitation, let alone any other personal interactions.
Regardless of whether the news of his whereabouts was accurate or not, given their brief acquaintance, Mr.
Gu was so attentive to this matter.
Meng Lanting was naturally very grateful and solemnly thanked him.
"You're welcome, Miss Meng.
Come, come.
My brother is looking for you, but you must also take care of yourself.
I see that you seem to be a little thinner than before, so you can eat in peace first.
The squirrel fish here is very famous.
I specially I ordered it for you, Miss Meng.
Try it and see how it tastes."
Mr.
Gu was sincere in his words and generous in his demeanor.
Although Meng Lanting was not in the mood to eat, but everyone was here, how could he get up and go back after asking for the news, nodding with a smile.
In the evening, Feng Kezhi drove away from the military police headquarters early and drove to the door.
When the guard opened the door, Secretary Zhang chased after him.
Feng Kezhi stared at him coldly.
Secretary Zhang was panting heavily and accompanied the smiling face as he cautiously approached the car window and whispered: "Mr.
Feng, they said that the teacher coming tonight will be replaced by a Mr.
Xi.
I will pay for the replacement."
Don’t send” "Send a ghost" "Yes, I know" Secretary Zhang took out his handkerchief and wiped the sweat from his forehead: "Sir Feng, there is one more thing."
Feng Kezhi was about to step on the accelerator, when he heard this, he stopped and turned his face.
"Zhang Kuifa, if I tell you, you won't finish your fucking sentence in one go."
"Alas, I said, I said, I mean, now that Miss Meng is not coming, if we don't pay the money, they will all be gone within two days."
"Then cancel" Seeing that he was leaving again, Zhang Kuifa quickly grabbed the car door with both hands.
"One more thing, I just got a call from Chief Feng, claiming to be your driver, Lao Yan."
After speaking, he quickly took a few steps back.
"Report, everything is said" Feng Kezhi frowned and turned the car around.
"Ninth Young Master, I have news related to Miss Meng."
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"Don't worry about her things about me in the future."
With a "pop" sound, Feng Kezhi hung up the phone, turned around and left the room.
After a while, he came back from outside and picked up the phone.
“What the hell is going on?”
Lao Yan stared at the phone, confused, and suddenly saw him calling back.
Although his tone didn't sound very good, he couldn't think of much at the moment.
He looked around and saw that Feng's mother and others were not nearby, so he lowered his voice.
Said: "That's it.
Didn't I use the funds you gave me, Ninth Young Master, to share the office with Miss Meng?"
Did Mrs.
Hu help me keep an eye on Miss Meng?
Later, Miss Eight found out, so I stopped doing it.
I went to Mrs.
Hu, but I forgot to tell her.
Just now, Mrs.
Hu called and said that Miss Meng would pick up in the evening.
When she got a call from Mr.
Gu Hanxiao, it seemed that Mr.
Gu asked her to meet, and Miss Meng went to attend the appointment after answering the call. " Feng Kezhi was stunned.
"Where are you going?"
"Mrs.
Hu said that after Miss Meng answered Mr.
Gu's call, she called the Zhou family again and told Mrs.
Zhou that she would not go back for dinner in the evening.
It sounded like the meeting place was the New World Hotel.
As for what happened, she I was afraid that Miss Meng would be caught eavesdropping, so I didn’t dare to get too close, so I didn’t hear anything.”
"I thought, now that I know it, I will pass it on to you, Mr.
Ninth, to avoid wasting the money in vain.
Mrs.
Hu is a big talker and took most of the funds."
Feng Kezhi hung up the phone and put an end to the old man's muttering as if he was in pain.
He stood there for a while, then slowly walked to the window, leaned there, took out a cigarette from the cigarette case, did not light it, just held it between his fingers, looked out the window, and played with it.
With.
Outside the window, twilight gathered, and the sky gradually darkened.
Longhua, where the headquarters is located, is a suburban county in Shanghai.
Except for a small central area, the rest is a deserted land.
When it gets dark, not even the lights can be seen.
Compared with the feasting and feasting in the urban area, especially the area around the New World Hotel, there are two different worlds, heaven and earth.
It was getting darker.
The cigarette between his fingers suddenly broke.
Fine shreds of tobacco fell from the broken cigarette paper and were embedded in the cracks of the windowsill.
Feng Kezhi lowered his head and stared for a while, then suddenly turned around and strode out of the room.
In the private room, Mr.
Gu and Mr.
Lu were chatting animatedly and had just drank a lot of red wine.
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Mr.
Lu also respected Meng Lanting.
Meng Lanting couldn't help but drink a small cup.
Because I never drink alcohol, I don't know how to drink, but after one drink, my face turned red.
Seeing Mr.
Lu toasting to him again, he declined politely and offered tea instead of wine.
Mr.
Gu glanced at her and said considerately: "Mr.
Lu, since Miss Meng doesn't know how to drink, don't force it."
Mr.
Lu nodded in agreement.
Meng Lanting smiled and thanked him.
In fact, she already wanted to leave, but Mr.
Lu was here.
This dinner tonight was specially set up by Mr.
Gu to get information for her.
The dishes were only half served, so why did she have the nerve to get up and leave first?
Mr.
Lu and Mr.
Gu drank two more drinks, said it was convenient, and got up to go out.
Mr.
Gu and Meng Lanting were the only two people left in the box.
After the waiter brought in a dish of lobster, he closed the door and left.
Mr.
Gu carefully split the lobster meat with a knife and fork, put it on a small plate, served it, stood up and left his original seat, came to Meng Lanting's side, and said with a smile: "Eat it.
The lobster here is pretty good." , but it can’t compare to the taste I had in a restaurant near Baxian Bridge.
If Miss Meng has time to enjoy it next time, I’ll invite Miss Meng to try it.”
How could Meng Lanting ask him to peel the meat for him?
He declined and asked him to use it himself.
He also said: "I am really grateful to Mr.
Gu and Mr.
Lu for their kindness.
I will treat you to this meal tonight."
"No, no," Mr.
Gu decisively refused.
"It's a rare opportunity to treat you to a meal, Miss Meng.
It's a great honor for me.
How can I ask you to treat me to a meal, Miss Meng?"
"What if Miss Meng believes that I care about someone and treats me as a friend, and then considers my previous proposal?"
He sat down next to Meng Lanting, looked at her and smiled.
After the previous university anniversary, Mr.
Gu frequently made appointments with Meng Lanting and persuaded her to act in movies and become the heroine of his next play.
"I never make mistakes when I look at people.
Miss Su, who is now famous, was well known for starring in one of my movies, and gained both fame and fortune.
Miss Meng, your conditions are great, and you are really suitable.
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As long as you come, you will definitely be more popular and popular than Miss Su."
"Once you become famous, it will definitely be more helpful in finding your younger brother."
Mr.
Gu looked at Meng Lanting with a smile.
He was getting closer and closer, almost touching Meng Lanting's arm.
Meng Lanting had long noticed that his behavior was different from the beginning.
Mr.
Lu had been gone for so long and had not come back.
He felt a little upset in his heart, but still managed to keep a smile on his face.
He moved to the side and said, "Thank you, Mr.
Gu."
Help me find my brother, but I really have no intention of doing this.
This is not suitable for me.
Please forgive me, Mr.
Gu."
"Miss Meng is too worried.
How could I mind.
Taking this opportunity tonight, I will also boldly confess my love to you, Miss Meng.
In fact, when I first saw you in the newspaper office, I fell in love with you at first sight."
"I'm helping you find your brother out of complete willingness and without any intention of taking credit.
Don't worry, Miss Meng.
I will do my best to help you whether you come or not."
He gently held Meng Lanting's hand.
Meng Lanting was startled, suddenly withdrew his hand and stood up from his seat.
"Sorry, I have to leave first.
Thank you Mr.
Gu tonight."
She walked towards the door of the box, and after taking a few steps, Mr.
Gu caught up and stopped her.
"Miss Meng, I really admire you.
Please believe in my sincerity and give me a chance to pursue you."
Meng Lanting was angry and embarrassed: "Mr.
Gu, you are drunk.
Please don't do this.
I really should go."
"Ms.
Meng, I'm not drunk.
I'm very sober.
My heart is even more so.
Listen, it's beating for you."
Mr.
Gu's face was red and he was very emotional.
Before he finished speaking, there was a "bang" and the door of the box was kicked open.
Feng Kezhi appeared at the door.
"Feng Kezhi, why are you here?"
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Meng Lanting was surprised.
Mr.
Gu turned around and said, "Hey, Mr.
Feng."
Feng Ke strode in without saying a word.
"Bang" sound.
A punch hit Mr.
Gu's face.
Mr.
Gu screamed and leaned back.
His body first knocked over a chair behind him, and then hit the mahogany revolving round table.
The tabletop jumped up due to the huge impact, and there was a loud crash, and all the cups and dishes fell to the ground.
Meng Lanting turned around and saw the mess on the ground.
Mr.
Gu fell on his back, his face covered in blood, and blood was still pouring out of his nostrils.
He was shocked and angry, and turned to Feng Kezhi: "What are you doing?"
Feng Kezhi let go of the vein-covered fist on the back of his hand, with a sullen face, grabbed Meng Lanting's hand, and led him away.
Mr.
Gu finally regained his composure, spat out the two knocked-out teeth in his mouth, got up from the ground, held on to the table, and pointed at Feng Kezhi's back.
"Mr.
Feng, I have good intentions and help Miss Meng find someone.
Why do you beat someone for no reason?"
"Langlang Qingtian, no matter how powerful your Feng family is, I don't believe there is no room for reason in Shanghai."
"Let me go" Meng Lanting struggled hard.
Feng Kezhi let go of her hand and said coldly: "You don't really believe this person's lies, do you?"
He turned his head and shouted out the door: "Come in."
Mr.
Lu, who just went for convenience and didn't come back, walked in dejectedly.
When he saw Meng Lanting, he slapped himself hard several times and then knelt down with a thud.
"Ms.
Meng, I deserve to die.
I lied to you."
"I did share a cabin with my brother in the past, but I often played cards with others, and my brother often read books.
I didn't have a few words with him, and I don't know where he went after getting off the ship."
He pointed at Mr.
Gu.
"It's him and I have known each other before.
He came to me, gave me some money, and asked me to say those things to you."
Meng Lanting was stunned.
"He looks good on the surface, but he actually owes a large amount of gambling debts, and the profits are compounded.
His previous salary is not enough to repay the debt.
He wants to pursue you, Miss Meng, and also takes a fancy to your family background, Miss Meng.
He wants you to star in his movie.
If I use you for advertising, I will definitely make a lot of money."
"It's me who deserves to die, Miss Meng, sir.
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Don't argue with me."
The hope that had just been raised was shattered in an instant.
Meng Lanting felt his blood running cold, and slowly turned his head to look at Mr.
Gu.
Mr.
Gu no longer looked like he was speaking righteously just now.
He curled up on the ground, covered his face with his sleeves, and begged vaguely for mercy: "Master Feng, please forgive me.
I have no choice."
"Miss Meng, please, for the sake of our previous friendship, please help me with a favor."
Feng Kezhi's eyes flashed fiercely, he went up and kicked Mr.
Gu on the head.
Mr.
Gu screamed and passed out.
Feng Kezhi turned around, grabbed Meng Lanting's hand, which was still frozen, and said coldly: "Go back with me."
He took her out of the box and strode towards the door of the hall.
In the corridor outside the door, many guests who heard the sound had gathered, looking over here and talking in low voices.
Anyone who comes here to eat doesn’t know Feng Kezhi Seeing that his face was clouded, a pale young lady came out of the box with a pale face in his hand, and they all kept silent.
The hotel manager was sweating.
He wanted to go in just now but didn't dare.
He could only keep begging the guests to go back and stop looking.
Suddenly seeing Feng Kezhi coming out, he smiled quickly and turned around to greet him.
"Master Feng"
"I was the one who beat him up.
The police are looking for me."
After Feng Kezhi finished speaking, he led Meng Lanting out of the hotel door under the gaze of countless eyes behind him. gd1806102: