Agents of the Republic of China

Before it was time for dinner, Dong Jiayi already knew the truth about Lin Xiaotang's injury, and immediately ordered the little man to carry out the "Sandos plan for smashing and looting". The compensation is not.Dong Jiayi was not an unreasonable person either. After hearing about the whole assassination incident, her face turned pale, and she no longer mentioned the matter of settling accounts with Fatty Shen.

At dinner time, everyone was tactful and didn't bother them, only Datou, a close-eyed guy, came to look for Lin Xiaotang with the cheek.Both Lin Xiaotang and Dong Jiayi could see that he was drunk and didn't care about drinking, but they were both young men and women of about the same age. Since the big head wanted to chase He Youqing so wholeheartedly, they were happy to see him succeed.

Just like that, the four of them drove out to eat in one car, Guo Zhui insisted on following, Lin Xiaotang had no choice but to let him take two people in another car, and followed from a distance.

The place to eat was chosen by Dong Jiayi. She has been abroad for many years, so she is not very interested in Western food. On the contrary, she especially likes Shanghai alley dishes. Therefore, she chose a private restaurant on Saposay Road in the French Concession.

Dong Jiayi is obviously very familiar with this place. As soon as she entered the door, the proprietress in her 40s greeted her, and enthusiastically led everyone to the most spacious private seat in the house, while Guo Zhui and the three of them ate in the small hall.

Shanghai Longtang Cuisine refers to the daily recipes of people in the Longtang. It also belongs to the local cuisine. It has strong Shanghai characteristics. Its characteristic is "thick oil and red sauce". Although the ingredients are plain, they are still exquisite. It highlights the delicate and elegant style of Shanghainese people.

Dong Jiayi ordered all the representative dishes, salted edamame, lettuce mixed with shallots, Sixi grilled bran, pork stuffed with oil gluten, fried fish fillets, and braised catfish, which are said to be the signature dishes here.With a pot of rich Shaoxing Huadiao, it has a unique flavor.

During this period, the big head kept picking up vegetables for He Youqing, and his usual eloquence seemed to be dumb.After drinking for three rounds, everyone gradually became familiar with each other, but He Youqing started talking again.It turned out that after Lin Xiaotang was assassinated this time, Fatty Shen sent an urgent call to Dong Jiayi. Dong Jiayi panicked after receiving it. She originally planned to go back to Shanghai with her family in a few days, but at this moment she couldn't stay for a moment, and hurriedly sorted it out. Packed up and headed home.He Youqing had never been to Shanghai before, so he begged Dong Jiayi to take her with him. Unexpectedly, he gave Datou a surprise.

When He Youqing was talking, he intentionally or unintentionally inquired about the identities of Lin Xiaotang and Datou, looking at his posture, it was like Dong Jiayi's family was looking for a son-in-law, which made Lin Xiaotang a little embarrassed.Dong Jiayi didn't know much about her own affairs, she only knew that Lin Xiaotang had a gang background, and it was precisely because of this that Dong Jiayi was so worried about herself.As for the big head, as early as Lin Xiaotang's deliberate arrangement, he gradually broke away from the business relationship with the gang. As for the business with Ma Qixiang and Shen Fatzi, it was a serious business cooperation.

The strange thing is that Dong Jiayi didn't seem active tonight. She just sat quietly, listening to the conversation of the three with a smile, and glanced at Lin Xiaotang next to her from time to time. Even the corners of her eyes showed unconcealed satisfaction and happiness .If Fatty Shen was here, he would jump up and shout, "Damn it!"

The few people were chatting happily, the big head raised his head inadvertently, and muttered, "It can't be such a coincidence!"

Everyone followed Datou's gaze, the proprietress brought in two more guests in the corridor next door, a man and a woman, they were Yuan Jianfeng and Xia Zhiping.

The big head looked at Lin Xiaotang, and said in a low voice, "Is it true that enemies don't get together!"

When Yuan Jianfeng and Xia Zhiping walked to the private room where Lin Xiaotang and the others were, they turned around and found them.

Yuan Jianfeng was a little embarrassed, smiled at Lin Xiaotang, and wanted to go straight over, but Xia Zhiping yelled, "Xiao Qi, why are you here? Aren't you still recovering?"

Dong Jiayi also saw the faces of the two of them clearly, and the worry in her eyes was fleeting. Then she put on a smile, stood up, and waved to Xia Zhiping who was standing outside the window, "Sister, long time no see!"

Only then did Xia Zhiping discover Dong Jiayi, and after looking at it for a long time, she recognized it, and shouted in surprise, "You are Dong Jiayi!"

The proprietress asked everyone if they wanted to have dinner together. Datou and Lin Xiaotang looked at each other but didn't answer. He Youqing looked at everyone on both sides curiously, but Dong Jiayi enthusiastically let Xia Zhiping and his wife in.

Yuan Jianfeng didn't want to come in, but Dong Jiayi had already moved to the corridor and grabbed Xia Zhiping, so she had no choice but to follow in.

After being seated, the atmosphere seemed a little awkward for a while.Yuan Jianfeng seemed very surprised by Dong Jiayi's change, "You are Dong Jiayi? Why have you changed so much?"

Xia Zhiping patted his hand and said angrily, "Look at you, you really can't talk!"

The big head looked at the intimacy between their husband and wife, gritted his teeth in disgust, cursed in a low voice, grabbed the wine glass, and drank it all in one gulp.

Xia Zhiping asked curiously, "Jiayi, I heard that you have been in Nanyang, why did you suddenly return to Shanghai?"

Dong Jiayi squinted at Lin Xiaotang, "It's not because of him!"

Xia Zhiping was taken aback for a moment, and then realized that the four of them were seated, Datou and He Youqing were sitting next to each other, while Dong Jiayi and Lin Xiaotang were tightly next to each other. "Because of Xiaoqi? You two?"

Datou suddenly laughed, "The two of them, hehe, you guessed right, Zhiping!"

"Then, that day at the hospital...?" Xia Zhiping blurted out.

Datou hurriedly raised his glass, "Yuan Jianfeng, I haven't seen you for many years, let's have a drink."

"That's my friend, I met when I escaped from Nanjing." Lin Xiaotang didn't shy away.

"Is that the girl you told me about last time?" Dong Jiayi asked curiously, but she stretched her hand down and pinched Lin Xiaotang fiercely.

Lin Xiaotang's face changed color, and then he grabbed her hand tightly. Dong Jiayi blushed and wanted to break free, but she just flinched symbolically, and then let Lin Xiaotang hold her hand tightly.

Datou and He Youqing who were sitting across from each other could see clearly, they couldn't help smiling at each other, and raised their wine glasses tacitly.

Xia Zhiping looked at Lin Xiaotang and Dong Jiayi, and the sore feeling from the hospital that day seemed to come back to her heart.Time flies so fast, in the blink of an eye, it has been almost three years since we parted in Nanjing, the scene of Lin Xiaotang's obsessive pursuit of himself is still vivid in my memory, but I have no choice but to feel that he is always a good friend than a male and female lover , When the tall, handsome and wealthy Yuan Jianfeng appeared, his conditions met all Xia Zhiping's requirements for the other half.But in all fairness, the feeling of being pursued by Lin Xiaotang still fascinates Xia Zhiping until now.

Even during that reunion at the Wanmolin Reception, Xia Zhiping could still sensitively capture the deep affection hidden in Lin Xiaotang's eyes, which filled her heart with a sense of happiness and enjoyment.The presence of Duan Yuran, whom she met in the hospital that day, and Dong Jiayi today, greatly weakened the feeling she cherished the most.

This made Xia Zhiping suddenly feel a deep loss.

During the period, Datou raised glasses with Lin Xiaotang and Yuan Jianfeng frequently, while Dong Jiayi and Xia Zhiping chatted non-stop. He Youqing learned a lot of news from listening to everyone's conversation, and also understood the intricate relationship between these people. There was a smile on his face.

Lin Xiaotang felt that Dong Jiayi would not pinch her anymore, so she let go of her hand, but just as she let go, Dong Jiayi's hand immediately grabbed his hand tightly again.

Lin Xiaotang looked at Dong Jiayi who was chatting with Xia Zhiping in amazement, and found that she had a fox-like smile on her face.

When they left the private restaurant, it was already past ten o'clock at night, and there were far fewer pedestrians on the street. Lin Xiaotang, Datou, and Yuan Jianfeng each lit a cigarette and waited for Guo Zhui and others to drive over.

Lin Xiaotang looked aside, Xia Zhiping and Dong Jiayi were still chatting, he approached Yuan Jianfeng, his voice suddenly became cold, "Listen clearly, I won't pursue what happened last time, it's all for the sake of Zhiping and Zhuang Chongxian. Live with Zhiping, if you let me know that you are sorry for him, I will not let you go!"

Yuan Jianfeng's expression changed, and he nodded immediately.

Lin Xiaotang continued: "There is another piece of advice, it's up to you whether you listen to it or not. The current situation is chaotic, so leave yourself a way out so you can take care of yourself!"

At this time, two cars had already driven over.Lin Xiaotang ignored Yuan Jianfeng, but directly ordered Guo Zhui to send someone to drive Yuan Jianfeng and Xia Zhiping home.

When going back, Dong Jiayi proposed to go back on foot, and got the unanimous consent of Datou and He Youqing, so Lin Xiaotang and Dong Jiayi, Datou and He Youqing divided into two groups, and walked back in the direction of Ke Hua one after the other.

Guo Zhui and one of his subordinates drove the car and followed slowly behind.

Patrols from the French Concession were occasionally seen on the street, but these people were very shrewd. Seeing that the two couples were followed by a valuable car, they gave up the idea of ​​questioning them.

"Why don't you talk?" Dong Jiayi suddenly asked Lin Xiaotang.

"say what?"

"Well, tell me, how does it feel to see your first love again?" Dong Jiayi smiled.

"I don't seem to feel anything anymore." Lin Xiaotang answered honestly.

"Ghosts believe it!" Dong Jiayi pouted, seemingly dissatisfied with the answer.

Walking slowly to an iron bridge, Lin Xiaotang stood by the railing of the bridge and stopped, "Jiayi!"

"Ok?"

"Thank you!" Lin Xiaotang said suddenly.

"Thank me?" Dong Jiayi was very surprised.

"Today I suddenly understood something." Lin Xiaotang took out a handkerchief from his bosom and rubbed it lightly in his hand, "It turns out that some people and some things are not as unforgettable as I imagined. After all, in my Right now, there are too many things to cherish, and too many people to cherish!"

Dong Jiayi's eyes lit up.

After finishing speaking, Lin Xiaotang raised his hand, and the white handkerchief stained with dark red ink left his palm, fluttering, dancing with the wind in the night, slowly falling into the dark river water, drifting farther and farther .

"Ah!" Dong Jiayi exclaimed, "Why did you throw away the handkerchief that Xia Zhiping gave you, it was always with you."

"No more!" Lin Xiaotang smiled and stretched out his right arm to Dong Jiayi, "Something more cherished has appeared!"

"I'm not a thing!" As soon as Dong Jiayi said the words, she immediately sensed something was wrong, smiled and hit Lin Xiaotang twice, then took Lin Xiaotang's arm, and the two walked along the bridge.

"My elder brother is coming to Shanghai in a few days, I want you to meet him!"

"No, see the parents so soon!"

"Looking for a fight, you!"

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Inside the car, Guo Zhui confessed to his subordinates: "See, this is our proprietress, go back and tell the brothers, keep your eyes bright, and you must be careful in serving you, you understand?"