In the thirties, the new government of Shanghai was established, and the urban area was divided into the Chinese Concession, the Public Concession and the French Concession, among which the Wanshan Company founded by Bai Qihong monopolized most of the opium business in the French Concession.

It is believed that opium is something hated by many Chinese, and Huating is no exception.

It is said that the streets of Shanghai in the past few days are extremely noisy, whether it is Nanjing Road or Huigang Wharf is full of people, which is also the main reason why Bai Qihong has been frequently angry in recent days, it is said that a group of college students formed a procession held anti-smoking activities on the streets of Shanghai, they shouted anti-smoking slogans and waved banners and even set fire to opium, even Bai Qihong's warehouse at the 16 Pu Wharf also suffered, a large amount of opium was burned, the warehouse was destroyed, and the loss was called a heavy one. After hearing the news, Hua Ting's heart felt an indescribable joy, if she hadn't been grounded, she would be very happy to join these marches and contribute to the country.

Downstairs, Bai Qihong's forehead was bruised, and he angrily lifted the tablecloth, smashing cups and pans.

The White Lady screamed.

Hua listened to the secret joy in his heart.

Bai Qihong angrily called a group of black-clothed subordinates and immediately ordered the entire university to be burned down, and it happened that at this time Chen Huanlin came to visit, and Hua Ting curiously hid at the corner of the staircase on the second floor and eavesdropped.

It turned out that Chen Hanlin's purpose was to persuade Bai Qihong not to do opium business again, in order to show sincerity, all the losses this time were made up by him, but Bai Qihong immediately objected, he said that opium profits are good, and the profits of casinos are less than one-tenth of opium, and a fool will give up this piece of fat in front of him.

Chen Huanlin's persuasion did not play much role in this old friend, who had been friends for more than ten years.

Bai Qihong is still stubborn to go his own way and continue to do his own opium business.

This old man, Hua Ting really didn't misunderstand him, she felt that this man named Chen Hanlin was a more decent one among the so-called four tycoons in Shanghai, and more importantly, he had a fanatical patriotic heart, which made Hua Ting's impression of him inevitably a little better.

The atmosphere downstairs was not very harmonious due to the breakdown of the negotiations, and the two sides were deadlocked, and they were all angry, and no one with big eyes or small eyes said anything more.

At this time, Jian Maosheng's father and son came.

Judging from Jian Maosheng's facial expressions, it is estimated that something difficult has happened.

It turned out that in order to cooperate with the anti-smoking policy launched by the new government, he would work together with the newly appointed Chinese inspector general of the patrol house to crack down on tobacco stalls for a long time.

This is great news! Hua Ting secretly rejoiced.

At this moment, Bai Qihong's face was extremely difficult to see, and Jian Maosheng immediately added, Regarding the channels for the transportation of opium, although he could not be as unscrupulous as before, Jian Maosheng vowed to do his best to open a checkpoint for him, so that he could rest assured, and told him to be extremely careful in his future actions, the situation was not as good as before.

Hearing these words, Hua Ting just wanted to roll his eyes vigorously, presumably Chen Hanlin's heart was the same.

After Jian Maosheng said these words, Bai Qihong's face finally looked better.

Jian Yi turned around, and at a glance saw Hua Ting at the staircase on the second floor, probing his brain like a thief, he grinned at her, revealing his white teeth.

At this time, another guest came to the house, and as soon as he entered the living room, he took off his hat and glasses, revealing a purple scar on his right eye.

What's the matter, the four tycoons are reunited today?

Cai Bingrong's purpose is very simple, that is, he wants to borrow Bai Qihong's pier for use.

Hua Tingting is curious, how powerful is this newly appointed inspector general? Look at the people who are embarrassed by this......

Bai Qihong sat on the sofa with a gloomy face and did not speak.

The living room fell into a dead silence, and the four people present had their own concerns, and were silent, except for Jian Yi, who turned his head and threw a wink at Hua Ting.

It really seems so immodest no matter when and where.

Although the atmosphere in the hall was awkward, no one left.

I believe that this meal, several people here are also very depressed.

Except for a few words of communication between her and Jane, the other four were silent.

Chen Huanlin moved his chopsticks a few times, then got up to say goodbye.

It can be seen that he is disappointed in Bai Qihong, not only him, but Hua Ting also has nothing to say about his so-called "father".

Selling opium and mutilating his own siblings, he can really do it.

"Huh! Uncle Chen, let's leave after eating. Madame Bai stood up and said, "If there is anything you can say, after all, we are all old friends for more than ten years." And she and Chen Hanlin's wife also have a sisterhood for more than ten years, and now the two are incompatible, and she doesn't feel good in her heart.

"That's it, Uncle Chen, it's not too late to leave after eating." Hua listened to the echo, and was glared at by Bai Qihong.

Chen Huanlin put on his blazer, shook his head and said, "No need." Before leaving, he glanced back at Bai Qihong, looked like he wanted to say something, and sighed.

"Uncle Chen......"

Bai Qihong stopped sharply: "Listen to the flowers!" Don't shout when eating! ”

"Qihong," Chen Hanlin's voice was clear with a hint of hoarseness, he turned around and met Bai Qihong's gaze, "As a brother, I still have to advise you, don't associate with the Japanese, so as not to cause fire." ”

Well said! Hua Ting almost applauded.

Bai Qihong looked quite disdainful. "As a brother, I also want to advise you, being a man depends on the times."

"I've already said what I need to say, it's up to you whether you listen to it or not."

"Look at the situation?" This sentence made the flower angry, "You mean that it is the right choice to move closer to the Japanese now?" Including the opium trafficking? Mutilating Chinese compatriots? ”

Because of what Hua heard, Chen Huanlin stopped.

Bai Qihong put down his chopsticks.

Madame White shook her head at her, motioning for her to stop talking.

But where can Hua Ting endure it, I'm afraid that only she can understand Uncle Chen's hard work, right?

"What is opium, I think you know better than anyone, right?"

He looked at Chen Hanlin outside the hall door, like a sneer squeezed out of his teeth, and said, "It seems that my daughter has also been brainwashed by you." Pi shook his head without smiling.

Chen Huanlin walked away.

Hua Ting is angry.

"What brainwashing is not brainwashing, I believe that as long as you are a Chinese, you know what to do!"

"Have you made enough trouble?!" Bai Qihong slammed the table, shaking Cai Bingrong's soup spoon to the ground.

Jane also stood up hurriedly, grabbed Hua Ting's arm and dragged her out. "Sister Hua, let's watch a movie."

"Who's going to want to watch a movie!" Because Jian Yi's strength was too great, Hua Ting couldn't break free from his grip at all, and was actually pulled all the way outside the mansion by him.

"Psychopathy, you!"

Jane also let go and said sorry with a smile.

"What exactly do you want to do?" Hua Ting shook his aching arm.

"Didn't you see the atmosphere at the dinner table just now?"

"What's wrong with the atmosphere? Oh......" Hua Ting's face was clear, "it turns out that you are also afraid of Bai Qihong." ”

Jane also looked at her and didn't speak.

In addition to having the title of a "traitor" and a smooth face, Hua Ting can't see any other bad intentions, in fact, after a few days of getting along, his essence is not too bad, as long as he is willing to turn back, he is still a good seedling that can be carefully cultivated, and he may become a pillar of the country in the future.

"Actually, there is no difference between you and Bai Qihong in my eyes, I treat you as a friend, so I advise you to stay away from those Japanese as soon as possible, you are an eight-foot man with hands and feet and are afraid that you will not find a job? What's more, don't you still have a few cotton factories in your house, and you have nothing to do with the new government? Hua Ting tried to rebel against him, "You are still young, you abandoned the darkness and turned to the light early, and you can still be saved." ”

There is no way, there are too many traitors around, and one can be persuaded to be one.

"Sister Hua, it's better to say less about this kind of thing in the future." Jane also squeezed her with her shoulder and changed the subject, "I know there are a few Western-style restaurants on this road that taste good, let's take you to eat." ”

"I'm really Jane." Flowers listen to the right color way.

Jian Yi raised his hand and rubbed her hair very inappropriately, although he wanted to pretend to be gentle, he still couldn't hide the natural ruffian in the corners of his eyes, and he said, "You little girl doesn't understand anything." ”

Hua Ting slapped his hand away. "I don't understand anything? So what do you know? ”

"I know more than you do." He laughed lazily.

"Really?" The corners of Hua Ting's mouth hooked up a just right arc, and two small brackets were bent on the lips, revealing bright teeth, "Then do you know in which year the Japanese surrendered?" ”

"Huh?" Apparently Jane couldn't understand her.

"Do you believe me?" She raised a firm smile in the evening breeze.

"What the hell is Sister Flower talking about?"

"Do you believe me?"

"What Sister Hua said, how can I not believe it?"

"Then listen," Hua said, smiling and clearing her throat, "if you are lucky enough to live until August 15, 1945, then you will see how the Japanese surrendered unconditionally to us China!" ”

"Huh!?"

"Of course, this surrender was bought with the lives of countless Chinese."

"In 1945?" Half of his face was in the street lights, and half was obscured by the night, and he couldn't see his expression clearly.

"So I kindly remind you that there is no good end to being a traitor, you are still young and have a good education, it is a pity to be a traitor."

"In 1945? That is, 15 years from now? Jian Yi looked at her with a smile, "I don't quite understand what you said, Sister Hua." ”

Hua Ting turned around and walked forward with his back to him.

She misses all the people of that era, and she wants to go back.

"Sister Flower?" Jane called her behind her.

How can I travel back?

"Sister Flower?"

On this long summer night, the road surface glowing with cold moonlight was run over by the wheels of cars and manpower from time to time, leaving a faint trace of continuous re-covering, and Hua Ting sighed as he walked.

"Just trust me!"

No matter what kind of person Bai Qihong is, she still has to be his daughter, otherwise where should she go in this big world? You can't tell her to sleep on the streets, can you? And her great-grandfather is said to have moved to today's Xuhui District, Shanghai in the second year after her father Bai was born, so she didn't know where the current great-grandfather lived, and she never asked, but she had a hunch that Bai Qihong would be able to take her to find her way back.

Although Bai Qihong said such a sentence, he said that he might not be able to find a second man surnamed Bai in the whole of Shanghai, but Hua Ting still had a hunch that even if he didn't know her grandfather, there must be some indirect connection, and she believed that as long as she followed him, she would be able to find her grandfather.

Hua Ting quietly picked up the rice in the bowl, sat face to face with Bai Qihong, and didn't say a word.

It can be seen from the reactions of the Bai family's servants that they have long been accustomed to the cold war between the Bai father and daughter.

And Hua Ting also found a strict problem, as long as Bai Qihong's anger is not gone, she will be grounded all the time.

But how can she live idlely? There was no shooting training camp, no team hunting competition, and even the only old man who said that he could take her up the mountain to hunt had a falling out with her "father", she stayed in the huge white mansion, looking out the window idly.

It seems that it really is, only Jian Yi can take her out.

Looking down from her window, it happened to be the gate of the Bai Mansion, and Bai Qihong bent down and got into a black car.

The flower listened to the inspiration.

As usual, Hua Ting carried a small bag and wore bright patent leather shoes, saying that she had an appointment with Jane, and walked out of the gate of the Bai family generously.

Of course, he was followed by two bodyguards.

On the way to the cinema, Hua Ting began to have a stomachache.

The driver had no choice but to park his car outside a shop.

She originally thought that no matter which store the driver parked outside, as long as she entered, she would always find the back door to slip away, but coincidentally, this was a clothing store, she didn't need to find any back door, and she only needed to change her outfit to slip out of their noses.

Fortunately, Madame Bai gave her some pocket money, enough for her to buy a dress.

She picked out a pure white stand-up collar shirt for herself, with a black silk bow tie, the hem of the shirt tied into the high-waisted trousers, and a suit-style thin jacket...... She still felt that something was missing, so she wandered around the store again, passed a row of hat racks, and her mind flashed, and she grabbed a hat and put it on, which was decent.

Lowering the brim of his hat, he strode out of the store.