Chapter 233 Exchange of Interests
Chapter 233 Exchange of Interests
Wu Sibao spoke very frankly, but Chen Yang could still hear the helplessness in his words.
As the saying goes, heroes are short-tempered, and people leave and the tea gets cold...
In the underworld, people risk their lives to win a few taels of silver.
But at this point, whether it is Gao Tianjiu, the Fang brothers, or the Ma brothers who have always been loyal to Wu Sibao, no one wants Wu Sibao to go back.
Wu Sibao used to be their big brother, but now it’s different…
Not only Xiaotongqiao, Zhabei District, and the International Settlement, but even the entire black market in Shanghai was under their control.
They are not afraid even if they have to face a head-on conflict with Boss Du.
At this time, Wu Sibao still wanted to sit in his previous position, but they obviously would not accept that.
By then, they will take action on their own without Chen Yang's instructions.
It is hard to say who is right or wrong in this kind of thing. People are animals that seek profit and avoid harm. Once their own interests are involved, they can do many things that you can't imagine.
Wu Sibao's meaning was very simple. Since he had retired, he had to do it in a dignified and beautiful manner so that they could be polite to each other in the future. If he was unwilling, others had plenty of ways to make him willing.
If Wu Sibao had been more sensible, they would still be brothers on the surface, and as long as Wu Sibao had any requests, they would give him some face because of their past friendship.
But if Wu Sibao insists on going back, it will be hard to say what the outcome will be.
Chen Yang sighed and said, "Fourth Uncle, since you don't want to go down the old path, I won't force you."
"But No. 76 is not a good place..."
Wu Sibao waved his hand and said, "Chen Yang, I know that, but I'm not a good person either."
"To be honest, I am just a piece of mud. I can only stay in a place like that. If I really want to do business like you, I don't have the ability to do it."
"Besides, Deputy Director Li and She Aizhen are both with Ji Yunqing. He will also take care of me there."
"Don't worry about me."
"I wonder how you became a high-ranking official of the Japanese without making any noise."
"I heard from those brothers that Director Ding and Deputy Director Li are both your subordinates."
"Your position is really huge,"
Chen Yang said in a gentle voice: "Normally, normally, it's just that someone is supporting him."
"By the way, how come you are hanging out with this foreigner?"
"This person is a high-ranking official of the British Empire. Logically, he should have nothing to do with you, No. 76."
Wu Sibao whispered, "This senior official has some unusual hobbies. He likes ancient paintings and calligraphy."
"The brothers from the Qing Gang saw that he was a fat sheep, so they introduced him to Ji Yunqing."
"At first I thought this fat sheep was easy to kill, but later I found out that this person was not simple and seemed to have some kind of deal with the Japanese."
"After Director Li found out, he ordered us to give him a good reception and not to offend the Japanese because of him."
"Yesterday, I took him for a walk and got information about a few paintings and calligraphy from some antique experts in Shanghai."
"I'm very familiar with those calligraphy and paintings. I knew they were the ones in the hands of the Fang brothers. I asked someone to find out, but the Fang brothers were cunning and refused to tell me. I had no choice but to come forward."
"They gave me face and told me that the things were with you."
"Chen Yang, they didn't ask you about my return to Shanghai, so don't ask them. If you and I don't say some things, we can still get along. If we say it out loud, it will be difficult for us to meet again."
Chen Yang smiled and did not continue talking. Instead, he changed the subject and asked, "Where's Fourth Aunt? Is she okay?"
Wu Sibao's face turned pale, he sighed deeply, and said in a hoarse voice: "Pan'er is dead."
"She fell seriously ill in July. We invited famous doctors from all over the place, but they still couldn't save her."
"Her health was too poor and she was sick, so we didn't dare to use strong medicine. We could only watch her die."
"That's good too. The sooner she dies, the sooner she can be reborn. She has had a miserable life. She has never had a good life since she was a child. Then she got involved with that stuff. Even if she doesn't die, she won't have a good life."
Chen Yang felt a little bitter when he heard this.
Lin Pan'er was quite nice to him and they had known each other for quite some time. It could be said that Chen Yang witnessed every detail from the time Wu Sibao hooked up with her to the time he redeemed her.
At that time, Lin Paner was still a top brand of Huchun, and had many patrons.
Wu Sibao is just a gangster, but Lin Pan'er is determined to follow him, which shows that she has deep feelings for him.
Chen Yang was silent for a while, then said solemnly: "Fourth Uncle, come to me if you have any problems in the future. You took care of me in the past, and I can help you with any problems in the future..."
Wu Sibao agreed with a smile, but he was very clear in his mind.
Now the two are in different positions. Chen Yang will help him once because of their previous friendship, but only once. After one time, all grudges will be cleared.
Therefore, this is a chance to save his life, unless Chen Yang thinks he is useful.
However, this is obviously impossible. Even Ding Cun and Li Qun are his subordinates. With just one word from Chen Yang, there are plenty of people willing to work for him.
Moreover, he knew too much about Chen Yang. If he really climbed up the pole at this time, he, Wu Sibao, would die without knowing how.
The two chatted about the past for a while, and then Sir Leiman walked down slowly under the guidance of Aunt Lan.
"Sir Lehman, I'm sorry for being a little slow." Chen Yang stood up and walked forward and said, "Are you satisfied with the calligraphy and paintings?"
Sir Rayman nodded and said, "I am very happy to see these real works of art."
Chen Yang smiled in agreement and turned to the housekeeper Aunt Lan and said, "Aunt Lan, pour Sir Leiman a cup of coffee."
Aunt Lan nodded obediently.
Sir Leiman sat on the sofa in the living room, stared at Chen Yang and said in a gentle voice: "Mr. Chen, I want to buy these calligraphy and paintings in your hand. Please name a price."
Chen Yang smiled and said, "Sir Lehman, since you like calligraphy and paintings so much, you should know how much they are worth."
"Yes," Sir Lehman smiled and said, "Although the painting 'Shangyangtai Tie' by Li Bai is a replica, it can also be considered a fine product, worth at least one thousand pounds. The central hall of Li Yushu is also worth about one thousand pounds. The most precious one is the painting 'Ao Xue Han Mei Tu'."
"The painting is delicate and exquisite. I estimate it should be a collection from the Ming Dynasty in China. It is worth at least 5,000 pounds."
Chen Yang laughed loudly, "Sir Lehman, you are really an expert."
"But there is still some difference in price. I only want one hundred pounds for these things."
"One hundred pounds?" Hearing this number, Sir Lehman immediately became alert.
"Mr. Chen, you have to understand that I will not trade the interests of the British Empire for my personal preferences."
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