pappabearbooks Chapter 1781 'Mr. Cheng' likes to feed fish!
Chapter 1781 'Mr. Cheng' likes to feed fish!
Chapter 1781 'Mr. Cheng' likes to feed fish!
In mid-August in Shanghai, the heat is getting stronger.
Cheng Qianfan was lying on the sofa in his living room, holding little Zhima in his arms.
Bai Ruolan took out a bottle of cocoa syrup from the refrigerator and handed it to her husband. "This iced cocoa syrup tastes good but you can't drink too much. Be careful not to upset your stomach."
"I know." Cheng Qianfan gulped down half a bottle of cocoa dew and burped comfortably.
He went to Nanjing a month ago and just came back from Nanjing.
During his stay in Nanjing, even though he secretly gathered intelligence, he still couldn't find any clues about the "Octopus Project" and had to return home disappointed.
"Xiaobao has grown taller, and Xiaozhima has also grown taller. I plan to go shopping at Sincere Department Store in the afternoon and buy some new clothes for them." Bai Ruolan said.
"Okay, I'll go with you in the afternoon." Cheng Qianfan said.
Xiaobao, who was playing the piano over there, heard this and cheered, "Brother, after buying clothes, I want to go to the movies."
"Okay, whatever you say." Cheng Qianfan said happily as he looked at Xiaobao, who had grown into a beautiful young girl.
If Comrade Zhu Lin and Aunt Luo were still alive, they would be smiling in their graves seeing Xiao Bao so happy.
……
After the Japanese army's failed attempt to occupy the French Concession two months ago, it seemed to have confirmed the claim that the concession was safe and that the Japanese army dared not invade it. Instead, the French Concession seemed to be even more prosperous.
Sincerely, the department store was crowded with people, and there was no sign of the impact of the war.
Meng Fanyu, holding a walking stick in his hand, accompanied Qiao Xiaohui to buy a bracelet at the jewelry counter, but he looked around vigilantly.
The news that Che Che, Zeng Zhiyi, Jiao Enmin and others were executed by the Japanese had already reached his ears. Meng Fanyu became more and more frightened and uneasy. He knew that Dai Chunfeng would definitely not let him go.
He is now looking forward to helping the Japanese complete this last job as soon as possible, and then taking the reward money to live out his life in peace in the United States.
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"Xiao Qi, who is that? He brings so many bodyguards to the department store and is so impressive." Meng Fanyu asked the man next to him.
Hang Qi was a hired helper who usually helped him run errands.
"Sir, that guy is incredible." Hang Qi whispered, "That's 'Little Cheng Zong' from the French Concession Police Station. He's the same guy in Shanghai!"
He gave Meng Fanyu a thumbs up and said, "Even on the Japanese side, 'Little Boss Cheng' has face."
It turned out to be him.
Meng Fanyu nodded. He was of course aware of the name of Shanghai's 'Little General Cheng', but he had never seen him. This was the first time he met this famous 'Little General Cheng'.
Meng Fanyu's heart was moved. This "Little Cheng" had great magical powers. If he could get in touch with Cheng Qianfan...
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"Mr. Cheng, Mr. Cheng."
Just as Meng Fanyu was about to get closer, he was stopped by Haozi and his bodyguards.
Cheng Qianfan handed the baby to Bai Ruolan and looked at the middle-aged man wearing gold-rimmed glasses.
His hand had already cautiously touched his waist.
Meng Fanyu saw Cheng Qianfan's action and was surprised at his vigilance. Seeing that the bodyguard had no intention of letting him go, he quickly raised his hands to indicate that he had no ill intentions.
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"Mr. Cheng, I'm Meng Fanyu from Youmei Foreign Company. It's an honor to meet you today." Meng Fanyu said, and as he spoke, he stretched his right hand towards his waist pocket.
"Don't move!" Haozi suddenly pulled out his pistol and pointed it at Meng Fanyu.
"Business card." Meng Fanyu smiled and said, "Take the business card."
Haozi nodded, and a bodyguard walked up, took out a business card holder from Meng Fanyu's pocket, opened it, took out a business card, put the business card holder back, took the business card, turned around and handed it to Haozi.
Haozi took a look and handed the business card to Brother Fan.
Cheng Qianfan didn't answer it, but just glanced at it and then nodded towards Meng Fanyu.
Meng Fanyu felt disappointed, but he still bowed with a smile, then turned and left.
Cheng Qianfan winked at Haozi, who waved his hand, and two secret subordinates in the crowd followed him secretly.
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"Brother, I want to see..." Xiaobao shouted.
"Mr. Wang's Birthday Celebration? We know that." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile.
Xiaobao laughed.
She likes to watch the "Mr. Wang" series of movies, from the first "Mr. Wang" to the later "Mr. Wang's Secret", "Mr. Wang's New Year", "Mr. Wang Goes to the Countryside", "Mr. Wang's Heroes", "Mr. Wang's Way to Make Money", "Mr. Wang's Difficulty in Eating", "Mr. Wang and the Second Landlord", and "Mr. Wang and the Third Tenant". She has watched them all.
She has already mentioned the newly released "Mr. Wang's Birthday" to Cheng Qianfan several times.
"How about watching this movie?" Cheng Qianfan turned and asked Bai Ruolan.
Xiaobao looked at Sister Ruolan eagerly.
"Okay, look at this." Bai Ruolan chuckled, "If I don't fulfill Xiaobao's wish, he will annoy me to death when I get home tonight."
"Sister Ruolan, you are talking nonsense. I am not that naughty." Xiaobao said unwillingly.
"Then it depends on this." Cheng Qianfan said with a smile, and he nodded his head slightly.
Haozi understood immediately and brought two people into the cinema.
A few minutes later, Haozi came out and said, "Brother Fan, everything has been arranged."
Following Haozi out was the cinema manager Wu Danian.
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"Mr. Cheng, your presence makes our humble courtyard shine." Wu Danian smiled broadly, "Mr. Cheng, don't worry, the area has been cleared, and we guarantee that no strangers will disturb you and your wife."
"I hope it doesn't affect your business." Cheng Qianfan said as he walked.
"No, absolutely not!" Wu Danian said with a smile, "The most important job of the cinema today is to serve you and your family well, Mr. Cheng."
Cheng Qianfan glanced at Wu Danian, who immediately gave a sincere and flattering smile.
"Hahaha." Cheng Qianfan laughed and patted Wu Danian on the shoulder.
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After coming out of the cinema and getting into the car, Xiaobao was still discussing the plot of "Mr. Wang's Birthday" with Bai Ruolan.
Cheng Qianfan glanced at his wife with a smile. Ruolan had read Mr. Wang's comic series, but at this moment she pretended that she had not read the comics and cooperated with Xiaobao in a startled manner.
The "Mr. Wang" series of films is based on the comic strip "Mr. Wang" created by Mr. Chu Meng.
With Shanghai as the background, the film depicts the absurdity, embarrassment and helplessness in secular life.
Mr. Wang's appearance is characterized by being tall and thin, with a pointed nose, a flat mouth, and two rat-tail mustaches. He likes to wear a long gown and vest, with a fashionable "Luzon hat".
Mr. Wang's partner, Xiao Chen, is short and strong, with a bulbous nose, thick lips, and wears glasses with lenses as thick as the bottom of a bottle. He likes to wear double-breasted suits, a top hat, and carry a walking stick.
From comics to movies, Mr. Wang and Xiao Chen are like Don Quixote and Sancho, Laurel and Hardy, forming a golden pair and becoming the most influential artistic image of Shanghai citizens in the past decade.
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"Xiaobao, can you tell me, what is this movie about?" Cheng Qianfan asked Xiaobao.
The plot of this movie is that Mr. Wang, who is living in poverty, has come up with the idea of sending out festive invitations to make money, so he sends invitations to relatives and friends in the name of his wife's 41st birthday.
Unexpectedly, relatives and friends were as stingy as Mr. Wang and gave very little as gifts, but took the opportunity to eat and drink lavishly. Mr. Wang did not earn a penny but lost a lot of money.
When the first plan failed, Mr. Wang came up with another one. He sent out invitations again in the name of his 59th birthday, and pointed out that guests could see performances by Mr. Mei and other famous actors at the birthday party. He also noted that only cash would be accepted for this birthday party.
As expected, many people attended the birthday party with cash in order to watch the performance of famous actors.
Mr. Wang originally intended to confuse the audience in the name of improving Peking Opera so as to get away with it, but he was unexpectedly exposed.
Relatives and friends were furious, and Mr. Wang was thrown into prison for fraud.
"It's a story about a poor fool who wanted to get rich but ended up in jail." Xiao Bao thought for a moment and said.
This answer was somewhat beyond Cheng Qianfan's expectations, because Xiaobao used the word "idiot" to describe Mr. Wang.
"Why do you say Mr. Wang is a fool?" he asked Xiaobao.
"If you can't even cheat your relatives and friends out of their money, wouldn't you be a fool?" Xiao Bao said.
"What do you mean?" Bai Ruolan looked at her husband and asked Xiaobao.
"If I were Mr. Wang, and wanted to defraud relatives and friends of their money, I would at least have to pretend to be rich first. He acts so stingy and poor, there's no way he could defraud any money." Xiaobao said.
Xiao Bao pointed at himself and said, "Mr. Cheng's sister wants to cheat people out of money, and some people are willing to let me cheat them."
"Xiaobao, who taught you this?" Bai Ruolan asked with a gloomy expression.
"I learned it from my brother." Xiaobao said.
Bai Ruolan immediately looked at her husband.
"I've never been a liar." Cheng Qianfan said a little aggrieved.
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The next day.
morning.
No. 22, Xue Huali Road, Central Patrol Room.
Haozi reports the situation to Brother Fan.
"Brother Fan, we have found out the details of the man named Meng Fanyu yesterday." Haozi said.
"Tell me about it." Cheng Qianfan nodded.
"This man lives in the McNealy Apartment in the Joffre District, and he lives with a woman named Qiao Xiaohui."
"Qiao Xiaohui is a dancer at the Ciro's Nightclub and is now Meng Fanyu's lover."
"From what I have learned, this Meng Fanyu came to Shanghai three months ago. It is said that he has lived in Shanghai since he was a child and is a local."
"After making some money outside, and since there was chaos and turmoil outside, he returned to the French Concession in Shanghai to live." Haozi said, "According to what was written on the business card, this person should have opened the Youmei Foreign Company."
He asked Brother Fan, "Brother Fan, do you think there is something wrong with this person?"
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"This person is not simple." Cheng Qianfan said.
"When he approached, I deliberately made a move to guard against assassins and subconsciously reached for my waist. He noticed my move immediately." Cheng Qianfan said, "Although his eyes were very covert, I still noticed it."
"And, precisely because his eyes are so hidden, one would not notice them unless one is paying close attention, which makes it even more obvious that this man is not a simple person." Cheng Qianfan leaned back on his chair and said.
"Brother Fan, now that you mention it, I remember it too." Haozi said, "When Meng Fanyu came over, I pointed my gun at him. He stopped but didn't look panicked. He looked like he was used to this kind of scene."
Then he said to Brother Fan, "Brother Fan, this person suddenly appeared and approached us actively. We have to be on guard."
"Let's check that Youmei Foreign Company." Cheng Qianfan said, "Let Haozi check it out. He is more familiar with this matter."
"Understood." Hao Zai nodded.
"Let Ah Cai keep an eye on him." Cheng Qianfan said after thinking.
Ah Cai was born into the Green Gang and has been dealing with all kinds of people since he was a child. He is a very smart person and is good at stalking among Haozi's subordinates.
"Yes."
"Be careful." Cheng Qianfan warned, "If this person really has a problem, he will definitely be very cautious."
"clear."
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"Darling, are you going to do business with 'Mr. Cheng'?" Qiao Xiaohui asked Meng Fanyu.
After returning from Sincere Department Store yesterday, Meng Fanyu asked her about Cheng Qianfan.
She told Meng Fanyu everything she knew and heard about Cheng Qianfan, and even some rumors in the martial arts world.
"If you want to do business, of course it's best to connect with people like Cheng Qianfan." Meng Fanyu said, "You just said that Cheng Qianfan also has connections with Mr. Wang in Nanjing?"
"I heard so." Qiao Xiaohui nodded, "I heard that Minister Chu from Nanjing is the uncle of 'Little General Cheng'."
When Chu Mingyu was in Shanghai, he was also a frequent visitor to nightclubs, so nightclub dancers like Qiao Xiaohui had all heard the story about Minister Chu, who liked to study rabbits.
"What are Cheng Qianfan's hobbies?" Meng Fanyu asked again.
"He likes money." Qiao Xiaohui said, "Also, he likes women. Everyone in Shanghai knows this."
"What else?" Meng Fanyu asked. Money and beauty are what men love the most. He, Meng Fanyu, is the same. However, he does not have much money. As for beauty, he glanced at Qiao Xiaohui. He also saw the appearance of Cheng Qianfan's wife that day. With such a stunning wife, Qiao Xiaohui's beauty might not be enough to make Cheng Qianfan fall in love with her.
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"I heard..." Qiao Xiaohui said, "I heard that this 'Little Mr. Cheng' has another hobby."
Meng Fanyu was cheered up. It was good to have a hobby. He could just cater to the person's hobbies. "Tell me about it."
"I heard that he likes to feed fish." Qiao Xiaohui said in a low voice.
"You like feeding fish?" Meng Fanyu showed a happy expression. This was a good hobby. He used to go fishing occasionally in Hangzhou during his spare time. This made him have something in common with this 'Mr. Cheng'.
Seeing Meng Fanyu's expression, Qiao Xiaohui knew that Meng Fanyu might have misunderstood what she said, so she quickly said, "It's not about feeding the fish, it's..."
"What is it?" Meng Fanyu asked puzzled.
"They threw people into the Huangpu River to feed the fish," said Qiao Xiaohui.
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"Uh——" Meng Fanyu's expression froze. He liked throwing people into the Huangpu River to feed the fish. He was afraid that he could not cater to his hobby.
"Anything else?" Meng Fanyu continued to ask, "Is there anything that outsiders don't know?"
Qiao Xiaohui thought about it and shook her head. She was just a dancer in the Ciro's nightclub. She knew so much about 'Mr. Cheng' only from what she heard from the gossips in the nightclub. How could she know something that outsiders didn't know?
"It's not necessarily something that outsiders don't know." Seeing this, Meng Fanyu could only say, "Just think about it, is there anything else you haven't said?"
"This 'Mr. Cheng' has a grudge against Boss Zhang. He said he would kill Boss Zhang sooner or later." Qiao Xiaohui said.
Meng Fanyu shook his head. If he had the ability to kill Zhang Xiaolin, why would he need to try every means to get in touch with Cheng Qianfan?
"I also heard that this 'Little General Cheng' really dislikes the Red Party." Qiao Xiaohui whispered, "It is said that the number of Red Party members who have died at his hands cannot be counted on one hand."
Hate the Red Party?
Meng Fanyu's heart moved and he fell into deep thought.
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