Chapter Seventy-Eight: Each Carries a Ghost
The news he received suddenly forced Dong Changfeng's action plan to change.
He originally thought that Wei Rulan would stay in New York for a long time, so he wanted to familiarize himself with the surrounding environment first, and make comprehensive arrangements before taking action, including where to stay after kidnapping Wei Rulan, how to evacuate afterwards, etc.
In the past few days, Dong Lishan and others have also been familiar with the surrounding situation under the leadership of Dong Xiaowan, but they have not found a suitable hiding place after the kidnapping.
To Dong Changfeng's surprise, Wei Rulan would return to Huaxia the day after tomorrow. This led to him having to think about taking action in advance.
Because once they return to China, with the huge power of Tenglong International Group, the Dong family also needs to weigh it carefully.
"I just received the news that Wei Rulan will return to Huaxia the day after tomorrow, what do you think about this matter?" Dong Changfeng said to Dong Lishan and the others.
Dong Changfeng has always acted in an old-fashioned manner, planning and then acting. Before speaking his own thoughts, he is accustomed to listening to other people's ideas first and refining his own ideas in combination with other people's opinions, thus making his own ideas more thorough.
This time it was the same, he wanted to hear the plan of Dong Lishan and others first.
"Elder, this news was very sudden, and it caught us off guard. Dong Lishan took the lead in saying, "At present, we don't have a suitable place to stay, and we have seen several places in the past two days that are not ideal. ”
"In addition, we noticed that there was an old man beside Wei Rulan, whose cultivation was quite extraordinary. Combined with the information collected before, it is inferred that this person should be Wei Rulan's grandfather Fan Canghai. In this case, the other side should be prepared to come to the United States. Moreover, we only found Fan Canghai, and it is not clear whether there is a hidden protector around Wei Rulan. ”
"So, I think there will be more uncontrollable factors if you take action in advance. If you have to take action, you have to plan it well. ”
Dong Lishan, as the hall master of the martial arts, also acted more steadily. In particular, the Dong family's recent successive losses have also made him more cautious.
Dong Changfeng nodded, then turned to Dong Liming and asked, "Liming, what do you think?"
"I think what Hall Master Dong said is very reasonable. This is not a Chinese country, we are very unfamiliar with the situation here, and there are even language barriers. So, although urgent, the action plan must be well thought out. Dong Liming said.
This is the first time that Dong Lishan, Dong Liming and others have come to the United States, and in an unfamiliar environment, both of them are actually a little timid.
Dong Changfeng also noticed this, because in the speeches of the two, they only emphasized that the plan should be cautious, etc., but did not mention any specific action plan. In other words, what these two men said was empty talk.
In Huaxia, the two of them are still relatively decisive and disciplined, which is why they can be promoted to the master and deputy hall master of the martial hall.
However, Dong Lishan's performance today still made Dong Changfeng a little disappointed.
He asked Dong Jie and Dong Sheng again, "What do you two think?"
After the two glanced at each other, Dong Jie took the lead and said, "Elder, I agree with the opinion of the two hall masters, we must think of a perfect plan. ”
Dong Jie had already heard the meaning of Dong Changfeng's question, that is, he was dissatisfied with Dong Lishan and Dong Liming's ideas. In this case, even if he had his own ideas, Dong Jie didn't dare to say it.
Dong Jie thought very clearly at this time. If Dong Changfeng feels very satisfied after saying his thoughts, it will be to steal the limelight from Dong Lishan and Dong Liming, and he will inevitably be hated by the two.
The county magistrate is not as good as the current management. These two people are Dong Jie's top bosses, so he naturally doesn't dare to offend the two.
Therefore, Dong Jie wisely chose to follow in the footsteps of the two. He figured it out, in this way, at most, he would leave an impression that he was not resourceful enough to Dong Changfeng, but he would not let Dong Lishan and Dong Liming wear small shoes for themselves in the future and make them stumble.
After Dong Jie finished speaking, Dong Sheng cleared his throat and said, "Elder, since you have decided to act, then I think it's better to act as soon as possible without further ado." ”
Dong Sheng continued to talk eloquently: "The hall master also said just now that the other party may be on guard, including the protection of a master like Fan Canghai. However, I don't think that with the cultivation of a few of us, even a few more people like Fan Canghai are not enough to be afraid. “
"I think we can make a surprise attack, take action tonight, bring Wei Rulan out of the hotel, induce Fan Canghai to come out in pursuit, and take the opportunity to take him down. We don't need to choose another location, we just lure him to Sunset Park. It's also easy to get things done in the dead of night in the park. ”
Dong Sheng paused for a moment, and then continued: "In fact, the person who knows Dong Kui's whereabouts, except for Wei Rulan, is most likely this Fan Canghai. After all, Wei Rulan was powerless, and it was impossible to compete with Dong Kui. And Fan Canghai is different, he is also a master, and Dong Kui may not be able to plant it in his hands. ”
I have to say that Dong Sheng's guess still has some truth, and his ideas are relatively bold.
Dong Changfeng nodded, with a look of approval on his face.
Dong Sheng was encouraged, his heart was excited, and he continued: "Elder, if you act tonight, I am willing to take the lead. ”
He didn't notice that Dong Lishan and Dong Liming's brows were slightly wrinkled, and then they stretched out again. But the displeasure in my heart has been revealed in an instant.
Dong Jie has been paying attention to the expressions of Dong Lishan and the others, and after seeing this scene, he sneered in his heart: "Dong Sheng, Dong Sheng, you kid is still taking the lead!
He and Dong Sheng have always been at odds with each other, and they both want to compete for the position of the next deputy hall master of the martial arts, so they often fight openly and secretly.
Because there are rumors that Dong Lishan may soon be promoted to the elder of the Council of Elders, and Dong Liming will be naturally promoted to the head of the hall. In this way, the seat of the deputy hall master will be vacated.
For this position, the most powerful contenders are Dong Jie and Dong Sheng. This is also the reason why the two are fighting openly and secretly.
"Hmm. Okay!" Dong Changfeng said approvingly: "Dong Sheng, your idea is very good! When you are constantly in trouble, you must have the courage to make decisions on the spot. “
Dong Lishan and Dong Liming were as if their faces were paralyzed, without any expression on their faces. However, the hearts of the two were already jealous of Dong Sheng.
Dong Changfeng praised Dong Sheng, saying that he had the ability to make decisions on the spot, which was tantamount to a slap in the face for the two of them. However, the two of them are still okay with their qi cultivation skills, and there is no displeasure on the surface.
Dong Changfeng didn't consider the feelings of Dong Lishan and the others at all, he turned to Dong Lishan again and said, "Lishan, your subordinate is good!"
"That's what the elder said. When Dong Lishan heard this, he also responded with a smile. He didn't say anything more, though.
Dong Changfeng continued: "Regarding Wei Rulan's whereabouts tomorrow, the news I received this time says that she will travel to Changdao tomorrow. The option we could have was to find an opportunity to start with her tomorrow's trip, but we were completely unfamiliar with Long Island, and it didn't take advantage of us to operate there temporarily. ”
"The second is to take action tonight or tomorrow night at the hotel where she is staying. We weren't very familiar with the situation around here, but at least it was more familiar than it was on Long Island. So, personally, I'm still inclined to take action on the hotel side. ”
"As for whether it's tonight or tomorrow night, it doesn't really make a big difference. What do you think?" Dong Changfeng asked again.
Hearing Dong Changfeng's questioning this time, Dong Lishan knew that he had made up his mind. As for the question just now, it was just a symbolic request for the opinions of a few of my own people. Whether he and Dong Liming agree or not, Dong Changfeng will take action tonight.
Thinking about these clearly, Dong Lishan said smoothly: "Elder, I think it's okay to take action tonight, since it is not much different from taking action tomorrow night, there is no need to postpone it any longer, so as not to have any accidents." ”
Dong Liming didn't speak again, just nodded in agreement with Dong Lishan's words.
Dong Changfeng saw that everyone had no objections, so he said, "Okay, then we will start our action at about 3 o'clock in the morning tonight." You go back and get ready, and then rest for a while. ”
Dong Liming did not go back to his room directly, but followed him into Dong Lishan's room.
"Hall Master, how could you say that the news that the elder got this time was so detailed, and even where Wei Rulan would go tomorrow was so clear. Dong Liming took the initiative to pour Dong Lishan a glass of water and asked.
Dong Lishan took a sip of water, thought for a while, and said: "Yes, what you said is very suspicious, and I am also wondering if this is the information revealed by the other party deliberately setting up a bureau, the purpose is to lure us into action." If this is the case, then the other side is obviously trying to lure us to Long Island. ”
"If so, it is obvious that someone has been found trying to turn against them, or someone is trying to find out about Wei Rulan's whereabouts, which is to lure us into action. Dong Liming said.
"That's right. And it is likely that someone found out about Wei Rulan's whereabouts, and he was not sure who it was, so he took the initiative to set up a situation to lure us to attack. When Dong Lishan said this, his face was worried.
"Hall Master, what do you mean?" Dong Liming figured out the joints and asked with some surprise.
When Dong Lishan saw Dong Liming's reaction, he knew that he also had the same idea as himself, so he said: "Yes, this shows that the other party is not afraid of someone treating them against them at all." To be so confident, there must be a master in charge. ”
He thought for a moment and added: "Of course, it may also be that the other party thinks that it is just an ordinary kidnapper or something who is investigating Wei Rulan's whereabouts, and he doesn't care too much." It's also possible. ”
After all, Wei Rulan had just been kidnapped in Wushi not long ago. Without a certain certainty, they should not be so risky. Dong Liming also said with some worry at this time.
"It's come to this point, and it's already ready to be fired. So, tonight's action isn't all bad, at least it will disrupt their layout. Dong Lishan glanced at Dong Liming, and said seriously: "You must be cautious and safety first in tonight's action." ”
"Let Dong Sheng take the lead. Dong Liming said hatefully.
He was also very dissatisfied with Dong Sheng's appearance in the limelight. He said in his heart, since Dong Sheng himself asked to take the lead, let him be.
"This guy can't wait!" Dong Lishan sneered.
"Hehe...."Dong Liming laughed a few times, and then said: "Hall Master, then you can rest for a while, and I will come and call you when the time comes." ”
The two of them have a very tacit understanding, although they are not saying anything, but they have already understood each other's intentions.