The Bourne Counterattack

Chapter 123 This guy has a big appetite

"Mr. Pride, this is last night's harvest." Early the next morning, Cheng Mo delivered two gold bars to Pride's desk.

"So direct?"

"I guess they just wanted to buy me off with money." Cheng Mo said, "Two gold bars can buy a prisoner's life. The price is a bit low."

"You didn't agree?" Pride asked.

"If I agree, how will I complete the mission assigned by you and Mr. Tony?" Cheng Mo said with a smile, "I have to show a bigger appetite so that I can meet the people behind them."

"Cheng, how confident are you?"

"That depends on how important Wang Zongnan is to them." Cheng Mo said, "However, I'm worried that the Japanese will also come looking for me. How should I deal with it then?"

"Then let them bid, wouldn't it be great?"

"Good idea." Cheng Mo cursed in his mind. As expected, he was born a pirate and was greedy by nature.

"Then I'll go first." Cheng Mo turned around and left without even looking at the gold bar on the table. He had no intention of taking the gold bar back after handing it over.

"Wait a moment?"

Pride picked up a gold bar from the table and put it in Cheng Mo's hand: "Cheng, this is the reward you deserve."

"Is this appropriate, Mr. Pride?"

"Of course, we are a political unit, not a criminal unit." Pride smiled slightly.

"Thank you, Mr. Pride." Cheng Mo said gratefully, collected the gold bars, put them in his pocket, and walked out happily.

……

Qinglian Pavilion Teahouse on Sima Road.

This teahouse is a time-honored one. It was once known as "the most popular seaside scene in Shanghai", a popular place with all kinds of religions and nine schools of thought.

The teahouse is divided into two floors. The upstairs is where tea guests drink tea and smoke, and there are twelve Eight Immortals tables. The downstairs is lively, with storytelling, listening to music, juggling, peepshows, everything you need, and famous artists performing on the stage. , is a small playground.

This is also a bulk spot trading center, where businessmen gather to inspect and take samples. Buyers and sellers of Western medicines, pigments, cotton and linen fabrics, rice, flour, oil and other livelihood commodities can be found here.

So it is very lively here every day.

Liu Shaokui made an appointment to meet Lu Jingshi here. Lu Jingshi's apparent identity was one of the main leaders of the Shanghai Working Committee.

He is also one of Mr. Du's important cronies who stayed in Shanghai.

"Mr. Lu, I'm so sorry, Shaokui is so ashamed." Liu Shaokui, dressed in casual clothes, first clasped his fists and apologized when he saw Lu Jingshi.

"Brother Liu is not to blame for this matter. It is an incident that occurred at the Ministry of Industry and Commerce. I already know about it." Lu Jingshi nodded slightly, "Brother Liu, is there still room for change?"

"Also, he accepted the two gold bars I gave him, which shows that he didn't want to offend the Blue Shirt Club, but he also said that the British asked him to take over this case, and there were some things he couldn't do." Liu Shaokui explained.

"What do you think?"

"I think the price is too low. This guy has a big appetite. I saw him stuffing the gold bars into his pocket without blinking." Liu Shaokui said.

"Then it costs money, how much?" Lu Jingshi picked up the tea cup and took a sip and asked.

"At least ten gold bars."

"Okay, I'll collect the money. As long as he agrees to release him, we'll give him ten gold bars." Lu Jingshi said without hesitation.

"Understood. I'll go first, Mr. Lu." Liu Shaokui nodded and prepared to get up and leave.

... Cheng Mo was working hard when he suddenly received a call from his sister Cheng Hua, which surprised him. Although his relationship with Cheng Hua was no longer a secret, his sister Cheng Hua had never called Lao Zha. Telephone.

However, Cheng Hua didn't make this call for herself.

It was Mr. Cao who said he wanted to invite him to visit the government.

It's out of season, and it's not Mr. Cao's birthday, so why do you invite him to come over?

He agreed without thinking much.

After all, he was a cheap old man, which gave him an identity in the Qinggang. In the patrol room, having this identity was much better than not having it.

Since the old man asked his sister to pass the message, he has to go.

Not only do you have to go, but you also have to buy some gifts. It is obviously inappropriate to go there empty-handed.

The old man didn't lack anything, so he just bought some things he could eat, such as seasonal fruits and snacks, and it didn't cost much.

Made an appointment at three in the afternoon.

Cheng Mo went directly to Cao Youshan's apartment.

Cao Youshan was originally optimistic that Cheng Mo would be his son-in-law, but it turned out that he had already decided that he wanted to belong to him, so he didn't force it.

He had too many apprentices, and since his relationship with the Cao family was not so close, he no longer paid too much attention to them. Unexpectedly, Lu Jingshi actually came to his door and asked him to introduce them to him.

He just asked his men to investigate. After this investigation, the old man was really shocked. Cheng Mo actually climbed to the position of deputy detective in just half a year.

I'm afraid this is not entirely due to luck and the relationship behind it. There must be other deep-seated reasons. No wonder people like Lu Jingshi also want to meet his "closed" disciple.

It seems that I will have to pay more attention and care in the future, which may come in handy in the future.

The housekeeper introduced Cheng Mo into the living room.

Naturally, he knew Cao Youshan. He came up to greet him and showed some filial piety, but he had never seen Lu Jingshi. This man wearing glasses was not much older than him. At first glance, he felt that he was not an ordinary person.

Can ordinary people be so relaxed and casual in front of Mr. Cao?

"Xiao Lu, this is our young disciple Cheng Mo." Cao Youshan introduced him personally.

According to the seniority of the Qinggang, Cheng Mo is the "Tong" generation, while Lu Jingshi worships Mr. Du, who is the "Jue" generation.

According to the seniority of the Green Gang's "Da Tong Wu Jue", there is a gap of two generations. Lu Jingshi has become his disciple. However, Lu Jingshi's identity and status are much higher than Cheng Mo. Obviously, it is impossible to pretend to be anything in front of him. Senior's.

Even if Lu Jingshi is a member of the Qing Gang and tens of thousands of people respond to his words, even if he says it all, no one may listen to him.

Seniority does not represent status and power.

"It turns out to be Mr. Lu under the name of Boss Du. My younger brother Cheng Mo is rude." Cheng Mo took the initiative to lower his status and greeted him first.

"Detective Lu is polite." Lu Jingshi was naturally a Linglong person. He immediately smiled and understood what Cheng Mo meant by "showing humility".

"Both of you are young talents from Shanghai. It's rare that we met at my old man's house today. How about having dinner and a good drink at my place tonight?" Cao Youshan took the opportunity to invite guests.

"Then bother Mr. Cao!" Lu Jingshi responded first.

"The old man has already reserved food, how dare I refuse to agree?" Cheng Mo naturally wouldn't refuse, wouldn't that be Luo Cao Youshan's face?

"Okay, okay, I'll have dinner prepared right now. You guys can chat first!" Cao Youshan directly made an excuse and left the living room.

His task today was to facilitate a meeting between Lu Jingshi and Cheng Mo. He didn't care about other things.

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