New World is one of the liveliest and busiest places in Shanghai. Pen ~ Fun ~ Pavilion www.biquge.info Every day, different Peking opera, drum and civilization opera are staged in various theaters here, which can always attract all kinds of audiences. If there are occasional famous actors who come to perform, the scene is even more lively.

Today's performance is Boss Zhao, a well-known commentator in this area. His rap is vivid and smooth, spicy and bold, and every time he is there, there will be a group of regular audiences to cheer him.

Rong Zixiao arrived earlier than the agreed time, and first chose a quiet seat, made a pot of good tea, and ordered a few exquisite Qinhuai snacks. The actor in the long-sleeved kaftan on stage is singing the opening chapter. He unbuttoned his suit jacket and sat reclining by the window, looking rare and leisurely and elegant.

However, Rong Zixiao's heart is not calm. The one who asked him to meet here today was Jiang Yuerong's father, Jiang Hua. Thinking of Jiang Yuerong, Rong Zixiao's mood couldn't help but be a little low. When she picked up her mother from the hospital the day before, she was still asking why she didn't see Yuerong. He didn't even know what to say. Fan Fan was also heartless, and in front of him, "Sister Yuerong" and "Sister Yuerong" chattered, which made him feel depressed and abnormal. I'm afraid that no matter what the content of today's conversation with Jiang Hua is, as long as it talks about Yuerong, it will be difficult to avoid embarrassment.

Rong Zixiao sighed and looked around. He rarely came here, but he also knew that the theater of Shanghai New World, although noisy and prosperous, was not the most profitable part of New World. Because regular customers know that at the end of the corridor on the second floor, the place where a few big men guard the entrance and exit is the real bliss of the new world.

This is another money printing machine of Zhang Xiaolin, the boss of the Green Gang. At a time when Shanghai's amusement industries were closing down, Zhang Xiaolin was able to run the new world prosperously, making money every day, all thanks to three things - gambling, opium and prostitutes.

Inside the second floor is a large casino with extremely luxurious decoration. Brightly lit and long, long-bodied jazz music plays on a loop, and complimentary drinks and refreshments are served in the corners. But the interest is not in this, but in - betting! In a casino, different tables, different content. Mahjong, poker, pai gow, money stall, dice stall, box treasure, bull throwing and 36 wheel turntables, the world's strange gambling methods, everything. In front of each table, there are casino staff in black vests, sometimes young and beautiful women. This is the most famous casino in Shanghai. Gamblers flock to it, and it also attracts a large number of brokers, nouveau riche, and social bastards. There are even some aunts, wives and young ladies, who have lost all their jewelry and taken off their jewelry as collateral, and there are many people. When you are tired of playing or making money, you can go to the secret room to find a prostitute for recreation or take a few puffs of opium. The opium of the New World was not the cheap and readily available local opium of the outside, but the expensive imported opium. Two or three people, swallowing clouds and spitting fog on the couch, chatting happily, it can really be described as a fairyland in a dream, a paradise on earth.

Further inside, a special space was separated to open a gambling game, and it was extremely closely guarded. It's not as noisy as outside, and only acquaintances or people introduced by regular customers can enter the game, and ordinary gamblers don't dare to ask about it. Most of the people who come and go are bureaucrats and politicians, and tycoons. There are specially appointed senior chefs to cook a variety of delicacies. There are also beautiful women with heavy makeup to serve you tea and send cups, talk and laugh with you. The gambling game here, winning or losing in one night, even tens of thousands, is a veritable gold cave in Shanghai.

Looking at the past from the perspective of Rong Zixiao's sitting, you can see all kinds of people going upstairs and downstairs. Excited, hopeful, sad, desperate. Some are happy and smiling, while others are listless and depressed. What a picture of the world's mortals.

At the same time, Zhang Xiaolin was sitting in his big office in New World, drinking and humming out of tune to dance music. His eyes kept following Bai Lulu, who was dancing, and his feet alternated beats.

Since becoming the boss of the Green Gang with the support of Li Shiqun, Zhang Xiaolin can definitely be called proud. The power has soared, and the disciples and grandchildren have recruited all over the world, making more and more money, and at the same time catching up with the Japanese.

At the end of the song, Bai Lulu came over like a willow in the wind. Zhang Xiaolin squinted his eyes, but he didn't feel that he could see enough: "Lulu, this dance is really good." I think you are getting more and more beautiful, could it be that you stole Chang'e's elixir behind someone's back? ”

"Come on, you're just sweet and coaxing." Bai Lulu said coquettishly: "Don't just use pretty words against me. Say, I helped you accompany that Boss Wang this time, what reward do you give me? ”

"Whatever you want, I'll give." Zhang Xiaolin replied without blinking.

"Give me whatever I want? Don't feel distressed when the time comes. ”

"Distressed? How so? When have I ever been stingy with you? ”

Bai Lulu blinked: "It seems to be ...... Not really. She smiled: "It's just that what kind of business has been done to make Zhang Ye so generous?" ”

"Guess?" Zhang Xiaolin already had a bit of alcohol.

"Still guessing? You're not a serious business. Bai Lulu stretched out a finger and tapped Zhang Xiaolin's forehead, and said with a smile.

"Of course. In these years, can you still make money in a serious business? Let me tell you, yes - opium paste! That's a good thing, a great profit! ”

"Oh?" Bai Lulu's eyes rolled: "I didn't expect this Boss Wang to be unattractive and not very articulate, but he still has such great ability." The wind outside is so tight, he can still smuggle opium to Shanghai. She turned to Zhang Xiaolin again and said coquettishly: "But do I know that in this kind of business, he earns money from his life and hard money." You're earning the lion's share. I don't care, I don't know, now that I know, I can't just cheap you this time. If you wake up tomorrow and regret it, I won't follow it! ”

"If you don't regret it, if you don't regret it, you put your heart in your belly. And I'm going to surprise you! ”

"What surprise?"

"I can't tell you just yet. Told you, wouldn't it be a surprise? Zhang Xiaolin smiled, really a little mysterious.

"It's okay to be surprised, but don't turn into a fright." Bai Lu glanced at him and smiled.

At this time, a minion knocked on the door and came in, whispering a few words in Zhang Xiaolin's ear.

"Really?" Zhang Xiaolin was a little excited, and straightened up from his chair: "I was looking for him, but he hit my muzzle?" After thinking about it, he said: "No, I was hiding a few days ago, but I will come to the door automatically at this moment?" Could it be that it was for the "Yutang Spring" performed today? He commanded, "Go and keep an eye on what he's doing, and don't let him run away." ”

The minions agreed and went out.

Zhang Xiaolin lowered his head, patting his thigh rhythmically with one hand, obviously thinking something.

Bai Lulu said angrily: "Look at you, I won't be in your eyes whenever something happens." In that case, I'd better go. With that, she went to get her bag.

Zhang Xiaolin hurriedly grabbed her: "Where can I ignore you." I'll admit, I was too busy a while ago to ignore you. Isn't it just to compensate you today? ”

"Since that's the case......" Bai Lulu sat on the desk, picked up a cigarette, and said with a smile: "Say, what have you been busy with during this time, report to me truthfully." I have to see if you're going behind my back to find another woman. ”