As the earliest French Concession established in Shanghai, the reputation of this concession is not inferior to that of the Public Concession. Compared with the time when the public concession was formed, the French concession undoubtedly existed for a longer period of time, and it also accommodated more foreigners.

Although trade in the French Concession was far less prosperous than that of the Public Concession, it had a position to compete with in terms of retail commerce. In the early days of the development of the French Concession, a large number of Chinese residents moved in very early, and the consumption population was large.

Moreover, after the First World War, due to the good infrastructure and environment of the French New Concession, it attracted a large number of European and American expatriates and local middle and upper class people to move in, so that the French Concession further developed into a prosperous business district.

Although he did not stay in Shanghai for a long time, Hu Biao still knew that the French Concession was also the base camp of the Shanghai gangs. The well-known Shanghai youth gang bosses Huang Jinrong and Du Yuesheng finally rose in Shanghai by virtue of the French Concession.

After enjoying a hearty breakfast and calling Brooke, who had worked hard last night, Hu Biao and his entourage took two cars and soon arrived at the Belarusian living area in the French Concession and met Nina's family, who were recuperating at home.

Looking at the low and dilapidated house in front of him, Hu Biao was also very curious: "Brooke, is this a slum in the concession?" ”

"Hu, not everyone who lives in the concession is rich. What's more, these Belarusians are refugees, and it is not easy to survive here. Brother, you have to think clearly, these White Russians are not easy to provoke! ”

Even though they have been reduced to refugees, most of the White Russians who come out of the fighting peoples are more impulsive and fierce. Even the well-known gang members in Shanghai were reluctant to provoke these White Russians. As for the other foreigners in the concession, they have an even worse evaluation!

On the other hand, Hu Biao said with a smile: "Don't worry, I know it in my heart!" ”

instructed Tian Tiezhu and others, who accompanied him, to stand by at the door, and Brooke was finally helpless and accompanied Hu Biao into Nina's house. The total area of the house is less than 40 square meters, and it looks really cramped.

As soon as he entered the door, Hu Biao smelled the strong smell of traditional Chinese medicine, looked at the slightly messy furniture, and knew that living in such an environment, it was extremely rare for Nina's father and brother to protect Nina so well.

Nina's father, who was boiling medicine in the room, looked at the three people who entered the door, and said with some vigilance in his eyes: "Who are you?" Nina, where did you go last night? Didn't I tell you not to go out at will? ”

Faced with her father's reproach, the apprehensive Nina could only say: "Dad, they are my friends, how is Vicky?" ”

"Friends? When did you become friends with a yellow-skinned man? Damn, you're not going to really get out of that place, are you? You've really disappointed me! Are you right, your mother? Yellow-skinned monkey, get out of my house! ”

Looking at Nina's father, who suddenly became irritable, Brooke, who couldn't understand Russian, said worriedly: "Hu, do you see it?" I told you a long time ago that people like them don't deserve sympathy! Let's go! ”

On the other hand, Hu Biao, who understood the meaning of the other party's words, said very calmly: "Brooke, please wait for me outside for a while." Since I've decided to help Nina once, I should make good on my promise. You don't want me to be discredited, do you? ”

"Oh! Oh, God! All right! Then you be careful, if he dares to mess around, call me at any time. On the French Concession side, I still have a lot of friends. If he dares to hurt you, I promise they'll regret it! ”

"Thank you! You should trust my abilities, though, right? ”

I know that Brooke seems to be a big grin, but he is actually a smart person. The most important thing is that after staying in the hotel together last night, Brooke felt even more that Hu Biao was a friend worth making deeply, and he naturally didn't want Hu Biao to be hurt and deceived.

Nina's father, who was standing in the living room with an angry face, seemed to be surprised that Hu Biao was the one who was talking. After listening to the conversation between the two, he calmed down a little and still looked at Hu Biao with anger on his face and said, "Who are you?" What do you want to do? ”

Listening to the English spoken by the other party, Hu Biao also said calmly: "Mr. Ivan, it doesn't matter who I am. Importantly, Nina is my woman. To be precise, I sympathize with her suffering and want to give her hope.

There is only one thing, I hope that Mr. Ivan will understand that you are no longer the count of Tsarist Russia, but a White Russian refugee living in the concession. I don't want to hear this kind of thing a second time, or you'll be in trouble! ”

"Damn, you dare to threaten me?"

"Wrong! People like you don't deserve my threat. I hope you remember that I'm here today for Nina. If you weren't Nina's father, I'd have someone send you straight to God if you said it before! ”

When the words fell, Hu Biao, who was wearing an overcoat, shook his cuffs slightly, and a jet-black pistol soon appeared in the eyes of Nina's father and daughter. Seeing this pistol, Ivan was shocked but still said strongly: "Don't forget, this is the French Concession!" ”

Nina, who was standing between the two, also forgot to cry and be sad at this time, and hurriedly walked to Hu Biao's side and said, "Edward, he is my father, he just cares about me, he doesn't mean to." Can you forgive him? ”

In the face of Nina's pleading, Hu Biao's palms trembled, and the pistol he had held in his hand quickly disappeared into the cuffs. Seeing the disappeared pistol, Ivan, who was full of vigilance and nervousness before, still breathed a long sigh of relief in his heart.

Just as the two men looked at each other, a coughing voice suddenly came from the room: "Dad, is Nina back?" ”

Hearing the voice from the room, Nina also hurriedly said, "Brother, it's me back!" I'm sorry to worry you! ”

Maybe it was Nina's conversation with the son in the room that made Ivan think of something, and he opened his mouth and finally sighed: "I'm sorry! I'm just worried that Nina has been deceived, and I didn't mean to target you. Still, I hope you'll let my daughter go! ”

"Why?"

"I don't know who you are, but I can feel that you must have a lot of blood on your hands. Nina is my angel, I am already guilty for not doing my duty to protect her, and I don't want her to be hurt again! ”

"As a father, you have nothing to blame. But what I'm trying to say is, even if I leave now, are you really sure you can protect Nina? Is there still a need to insist on the family honor you insist on? ”

The direct and cold words made Ivan feel bad again. It's just that compared to the previous angry reprimand, Ivan still gritted his teeth and insisted: "You can't give Nina happiness!" And I don't want Nina to be with a gang leader! ”

As soon as these words came out, Hu Biao, who was a little stunned, was also speechless and said: "Gang leader? Do you mean my identity? ”

"Isn't it?"

Thinking about his dress and style, Hu Biao felt that it was normal for the other party to have a misunderstanding, and finally shook his head and said, "I'm sorry!" I really can't stand being a gang leader. Nina, can I go see your brother? ”

"Of course! It's just that he was injured and had a bad temper. If there's anything wrong with him, please forgive him! ”

"For your sake, I'll try to stay calm!"

"Thank you!"

Although she didn't have much contact with Hu Biao, after experiencing last night's incident, Nina knew very well how domineering Hu Biao was. If it weren't for her face, her father's previous remarks would really anger Hu Biao and do something more domineering.

Walking into the slightly dimly lit room and looking at Ivanuvich lying on the sickbed, Hu Biao felt that the other party was not much different from the White Russian youth he had seen. The only difference is that one leg of Nuvic at this moment is wrapped in fishy Chinese medicine.

According to Nina's story, this brother, who was in the French Concession as a thug, was unfortunately plotted by his opponent a few days ago and broke a leg. With no money for treatment, he had no choice but to choose cheaper Chinese medicine, hoping to stabilize his injuries.

For these foreigners living in the concession, Chinese medicine is similar to what they imagined to be witchcraft. In general, foreigners believe in Western medicine. However, the high cost of treatment in Western medicine has also made many foreigners intimidated.

When Hu Biao looked at Nuvic, the other party was also looking at Hu Biao, and finally Nuvic said: "Nina, did you really go to the Licha Hotel?" You should know how disappointed you are for me and my father by doing this! ”

"It's better to be disappointed than to be hopeless! Although Chinese medicine is magical, it cannot cure all diseases. If you don't want to face the end of an amputation, it's best to go to the hospital for surgery as soon as possible. To protect Nina, you need to at least be able to stand up! ”

"You!"

Listening to Hu Biao's somewhat sarcastic words, Nuvic was indeed very angry. Thinking of his broken leg and his father, who was also lame, Nuvic couldn't believe what would happen to his family if he had to have his leg amputated.

"Don't think what I'm saying is ugly! Actually, you should be glad that you have an angelic sister. Family members who can support each other in difficult times will always be favored by God! I heard Nina say that you deliberately broke your leg, right? ”

"So what?"

"Want revenge?"

A very casual sentence, Nuvic was stunned and quickly said: "Can you avenge me?" ”

"Wrong! If you think you're still a man, then you should avenge yourself. If you fall from there, you will get up from there. All I can do for you is to help you heal your leg injury so that you don't end up being amputated.

If you want to protect Nina and fulfill your responsibilities as an older brother, then I need you to prove it to me. If you don't have any opinion, then I'll have you taken to the hospital now. During your treatment, I promise that Nina will be fine! ”

"Why did you do that?"

"Don't you understand? For Nina, she was my first woman. Although we don't know much about each other, I think she is an angel to be cared for. Do you agree with my words? ”

From what Hu Biao said, Nuvic also knew what his sister had paid. Although I feel angry, I blame myself more. If there were other options, Nuvic would definitely beat Hu Biao up. It's a pity that he doesn't have this ability at the moment!