Period drama: Old Cao's carefree life

Chapter 127 reveals another dirty trick.

In the afternoon, businessmen and gangsters, either individually or through representatives, arrived at the police station to meet Cao Weida. During this time, offering gifts was naturally an essential part of the process.

Cao Wei Da naturally wouldn't be polite; without making a fuss, he accepted everything without hesitation.

His memory wasn't very good, and after going around the circle of people who had come and offered him gifts, he couldn't remember many of them.

But he holds grudges!

Some people haven't come yet for various reasons, and he memorized the number of strokes in their names.

When I was leaving my shift, I ran into Ono Oda coming out of the door. Seeing him humming a song and walking with a light step, I went up to him and said with a smile, "Ono-kun, what happy event has happened to you? You look so radiant!"

"Right? I also think I look pretty good today." Ono Oda chuckled and leaned forward, whispering, "I received news that a shipment of supplies that Navy Maru and his crew were transporting was hijacked on the way. Tsk, the losses were huge."

"I think some people are in for a lot of trouble, hehehe."

As he spoke, he winked at him, and Cao Weida immediately realized that the Red Party must have succeeded based on intelligence provided by the Japanese.

He chuckled inwardly, thinking to himself, "Those Japanese devils are really good at sabotaging their own teammates."

"Really? That's a real shame." Suddenly, a mischievous idea popped into his head.

After thinking for a moment, he pulled Ono Oda aside and whispered, "Ono-kun, I've suddenly come up with a great way to make money, but I don't know if you'd be interested."

Upon hearing about a way to make money, Ono Oda's eyes lit up with greed. He excitedly grabbed Cao Weida's hand, ignoring Cao Weida's disapproval, and said with great enthusiasm:
"Cao Sang, I've told you so many times, we're friends! If we're friends, we should be honest with each other."

Cao Wei thought to himself, "Who the hell is being honest with you? Even if I were to be honest, it would be with my Du Shiniang and Xinghong. Who the hell do you think you are?"
"Speak freely and without hesitation. Don't worry about anything. I won't blame you!"

Nowadays, the Japanese high-ranking officials in Beiping are basically tied to Ono Oda's warship. As long as it's not something too outrageous and doesn't attract the attention of certain high-ranking officials, what wouldn't they dare to do?
As for whether or not one is willing to make money, who wouldn't? Who would dare not?!
Those who are unwilling are not on the same boat, so there are only two possible outcomes: either they will be ostracized, or they will go down to meet the Emperor!

Take Kenji Goto for example; his ashes are now scattered like stars.

"Ono-kun, then I'll speak," Cao Weida said with a smile. "Ono-kun, we can continue the business deal you asked me to do when we first met."

Ono Oda's expression stiffened, and she looked at him with suspicion: "Didn't you say before that this kind of business is not sustainable and is very risky?"

“Our business is gradually taking off and is about to get on track. If we were to pick up the old business again now, the risks and benefits would not be proportional.”

He knew that Cao Wei Da was not speaking without reason; he must have had some considerations.

He might not trust Cao Weida about other things, but when it came to making money, Cao Weida was way ahead of him!
“Ono-kun, times have changed,” Cao Weida said meaningfully. “In the past, we were limited by our own limitations, but now we know more people and have a wider network. We can actually try to approach some things from a different perspective.”

He whispered something in Ono Oda's ear, and Ono Oda's eyes lit up. He laughed and punched Cao Weida in the chest, "Cao-san, you are truly my lucky general! No, I should say you are my great strategist!"

"Okay, I'll go and discuss it with Fujita-kun and the others right away. I'll get back to you first thing tomorrow morning."

"Ouch~~ Ono-kun, you're really strong." Cao Weida pretended to be in pain, rubbing his chest, which made Ono Oda laugh again. He chuckled mischievously and said, "Cao-san, you really need to exercise. You have two concubines at home. If you don't exercise, you'll be drained dry!"

Damn it, you son of a bitch, you're the one who got drained! I'm full of energy, do you think everyone's as short and weak as you little devils?

"Yes, yes, yes, Ono-kun is right. I really should train more often." Cao Weida's smile was incredibly awkward. "Well, Ono-kun, I have something to tell you. Thanks to your patronage and appreciation, I now have complete control over my team."

"But you only realize how expensive it is to live in a household when you're in charge. If you want to win people's hearts, you have to feed your subordinates, but that meager salary is really not enough."

"So... well, so I arranged for the owners of shops and gambling dens in my jurisdiction to meet with me, but some of them, you know, have complicated backgrounds and don't really give me face, so..."

"Cao Sang, if I don't give you face, it's the same as not giving face to Ono Oda." Cao Weida was a money-making expert, and Ono Oda naturally had to flatter and support him, so he immediately stated:

"Go ahead and do it with confidence. Within your jurisdiction, anything concerning public security and stability is entirely under your control. Even your bureau chief, Xu Hancheng, cannot interfere. That's what I said!"

"As long as you don't escalate things too much, I'll back you up!"

"If anyone has any objections, let them come find me!"

"I'd like to see who dares to be so presumptuous in the Outer Five Districts and not give face to Ono Oda!"

Upon hearing this, Cao Wei Da beamed with joy and hurriedly clasped his hands in thanks: "With your words of encouragement, Ono-kun, I can finally rest assured."

"Thank you for your trust, Ono-kun. I will definitely do a good job in maintaining stability in my jurisdiction, not cause any trouble for the leaders, and make a humble contribution to the goal of the common prosperity of Central Asia!" "Hey, Cao-san, it's my treat! Let's go out for dinner tonight?"

"Ono-kun, you're too kind. I can't let you treat me. I'll treat you. It's a good opportunity to invite Fujita-kun and Matsui-kun as well. We haven't had a meal together for quite a few days. I'll explain to Fujita-kun and the others tonight."

"Oh dear, you always treat me, it's such a waste of your money."

Damn it, if you really cared, would you say such nonsense?
"What are you saying, Mr. Ono? Go and ask around. Countless people in the entire city of Beiping are eagerly hoping for the opportunity to invite you to dinner, but none of them have the chance. It's an honor for you to invite me to dinner. I'm more than happy to do so. There's no need to worry about the expense."

"Haha, Cao-san, you're still so good with words. Let's go, get in my car."

After another round of revelry, Cao Weida knocked out the hostesses and went out to complete another round of sales before sleeping soundly until dawn.

Just as I stepped out of the restaurant, a clear voice called out, "Brother Cao, Brother Cao!"

Cao Weida turned around and saw a beautiful young girl running towards him with a bright smile and waving her little hands.

"Oh? Miss Xian, what a coincidence."

The person who arrived was none other than Xian Yi, the daughter of Xian Dengkui, whose wallet had been stolen but was returned after Cao Weida caught the thief.

"Brother Cao, what a coincidence." Xian Yi's eyes sparkled with joy, but she also complained a little, "Brother Cao, didn't you say before that you would visit my residence? It's been so many days and you haven't shown up. If I hadn't run into you here today, would you have forgotten about me?"

Cao Weida awkwardly touched his nose. Had he really said that?
As time went by, he forgot about it altogether.

Never mind, let's just assume it exists.

Even if he did say that, it was just a polite gesture. Xian Dengkui's area was not under his jurisdiction. Why would he go to Xian Dengkui's residence to visit him when he had nothing better to do?

"Ahem. Well, I've been quite busy lately, so I forgot. Miss Xian, what's wrong?"

"I"

Just as Xian Yi was about to say something, Ono Oda and the others left the restaurant arm in arm.

Upon seeing Cao Weida and Xian Yi at the door, he paused for a moment, looked them over, and then, glancing at the delighted expression on Xian Yi's face, immediately gave a knowing smile.

"Wow~~ Cao Sang, you're incredibly lucky with women! In your Chinese terms, you'd say you're destined to be surrounded by romance?"

Upon hearing this, the group of acquaintances exchanged sly smiles.

Cao Weida awkwardly touched his face. "Ono-kun, Fujita-kun, Matsui-kun, Duobian-kun, please stop joking with me. Let me introduce you. Xian Yi, these are officers of the Great Japanese Empire, Ono-kun."

"This is Sin Yee, the daughter of Sin Teng-Kui, chairman of the Sin Group."

"Oh? So it's Miss Xian, hello, hello." Upon hearing Xian Yi's identity, the smiles on the faces of the Japanese soldiers remained unchanged, but their eyes turned even more ambiguously towards Cao Weida.
"Cao Sang, seize this opportunity! You know, opportunities are rare!"

The Xian Group and Xian Dengkui, though considered prominent figures among the Chinese in Beiping, were nothing special in their eyes.

Seeing that Xian Yi blushed with embarrassment, the group looked at each other and laughed. "Alright, we won't bother you anymore. Cao Sang, I grant you permission not to report to the police station today. Spend some time with Miss Xian. We men should be mindful of our manners and gentlemanly conduct!"

Cao Weida was both amused and exasperated. "Ono-kun, please stop teasing me. Miss Xian is Mr. Xian's beloved daughter. I'm afraid Mr. Xian will fight me to the death."

"You guys go ahead with your work. Let me know as soon as you have any news, and I'll help arrange and make it happen."

"Hey, Fujita-kun, let's hurry up and go. We can't let this couple's date slip away," Matsui Koji said with a mischievous grin.

Fujita Sosuke said, "I've long heard that Miss Xian is gentle and virtuous, yet lively and lovely. She's an excellent candidate for a wife. Cao-san, it's time to make your move! Don't hesitate!"

Ono Oda nodded and said, "That's right, that makes sense. Cao-san, in my capacity as a police advisor, I order you to make sure Miss Xian is well taken care of!"

Upon learning that Sin Yi was Sin Teng-kwai's daughter, Matsui Koji and the others immediately decided to bring the two together.

Although they didn't take Xian Dengkui seriously, they valued his connections and resources.

If Cao Wei Da had gone to see Xian Dengkui's daughter and had Xian Dengkui's connections, wouldn't their business have been much smoother?
(End of this chapter)