Ding Mochun and Li Shijun, in order to raise their value, were unwilling to deal directly with the casino owner, so they handed over the extortion work to Wu Shibao.

In accordance with the instructions and ideas of Ding and Li, Wu Shibao formulated the regulations on the administration of public security, requiring all casinos to pay a monthly protection fee to "No. 76".

At the same time, the bodyguards of the casinos registered with Wu Shibao who "hugged the platform" must all be sent by Wu Shibao to work part-time.

In this way, Wu Shibao has virtually become the general hegemon of all casinos.

These little hooligans were promoted by Wu Shibao and did such a "beautiful difference" in a casino, and naturally they had some "filial piety" to Wu Shibao every month.

Originally, to open a casino, you had to pay a lot of money to the Japanese before you could get a license. Now, Wu Shibao has stretched out his hand again to get a vote, which is naturally dissatisfied.

Of course, Pan Sanxing knew who was behind the scenes, and without the support of No. 76, Wu Shibao would not have been so bold, and even thought of this method.

"Let's break the fortune and avoid disaster!" Pan Sansheng burped and said helplessly: "Wu Shibao is No. 76 behind him, offended them, and searched at every turn, saying that it was to prevent anti-Japanese spies from mixing into the casino, so there was no need to operate normally." ”

Wang Ji snorted and said, "Wu Shibao has just been deflated, and he hasn't stopped, and his skin is thick enough." ”

"Are you talking about the patrol room surnamed Shen?" Pan Sanxing pinched his forehead with his hand, and when he saw that Wang Ji didn't speak, he just acquiesced, so he said, "How many people can there be that kind of smelly and hard?" I've been spared assassination a few times, and it's just a fluke. Again and again, again and again, again and again, again and again? ”

"Good people don't live long, and evil people don't live enough." Wang Ji sighed, got up and walked to the bedroom, his footsteps stopped again, turned around and said to Pan Sanxing with some disgust: "Drink a mouthful of wine, let's sleep on the sofa tonight!" ”

Pan Sanxing laughed twice, and hurriedly said: "I drink tea, I brush my teeth, this is always okay, right?" ”

Wang Ji rolled his eyes, and was just about to take a step when there was a muffled sound outside, like the sound of someone falling.

She turned her head, looked at Pan Sanxing suspiciously, and opened her mouth to ask. The door opened with a bang, and two large men in hoods burst in with guns.

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The eastern sky gradually turned from black to white, from white to blue, and then from blue to crimson......

Everything stirred, awakened, sang, made noise, spoken. The clear and clear sound of the church's bells greeted me as if it had been washed away by the cool morning air.

Shen Chen yawned and walked out of the bathroom. Returning home in the middle of the night was also the first time he slept at home since taking over as the patrol room of Jing'an Temple.

Last night, I ransacked Pan San's house at No. 201 Jupules Road in the French Concession and harvested a lot. In addition to killing the three bodyguards, he didn't kill Pan Sanxing and Wang Ji, but he also scared the dog guts of Pan Sanxing.

Relatively speaking, Wang Ji is more kind than Pan San Province. Of course, this does not refer to the toughness of asking for money and not dying, but the freedom to see money as something outside the body, although this did not leave a good impression on Shen Chen.

Shen Chen is very addicted to grabbing money, because money can indeed do a lot of things. For example, some of the ruffians and even outlaws in the 76 snare are not all the power of money.

If you can buy it, of course I can do it. Just like those gang members, they don't have any concept of country or nation, and they belong to the category of having milk and being a mother.

Of course, the gang leaders have to wait and see. The Japanese are powerful, and they do not dare to offend, so they act in a tendentious manner.

From the current point of view, Xu Huaiyi can still be used, completely trusted and relied on, but it is too early to say.

Therefore, Shen Chen decided to continue to spend money and use the manpower in Xu Huaiyi's gang to act as his eyes and ears. Cao Bingsheng's side, naturally there is no need to spend money, as long as the relationship is a little better.

Another large amount of money arrived, and Shen Chen also decided to generously donate 50,000 yuan in the name of the Blood Flag Gate as the fund's first big donation income.

No. 76 is going to do it sooner or later, but Shen Chen is not afraid of it. However, in order to ensure that his patrols have no worries, the fund must be established and operational.

Although Shen Chen can make a pension in his own name, where did he get so much money, it is a difficult question.

Therefore, the fund is a means of concealment. At the same time, it is also a way to motivate.

There will be brave men under the great reward. Especially in that era, there were many people who dared to kill people for a few hundred dollars.

Isn't No. 76 also giving out bonuses, and killing a person seems to range from two hundred to five hundred; The fund was established and operated, and Shen Chen felt that similar rewards could be added.

Shen Chen thought as he walked, went down the stairs, and went to the dining room on the first floor to eat.

At the dinner table, Zhao Youcai, He Xiaoyan, Dani and others were there.

When Shen Chen came back in the middle of the night, He Xiaoyan and Dani were already asleep and didn't notice it at that time. I only found out in the morning when I saw his car parked in the courtyard.

"If you don't come back, can you make a call?" He Xiaoyan put forward her opinion, "I thought you would live in the patrol room in the future!" ”

Shen Chen was inexplicable, looked at He Xiaoyan, and said, "I'm the second landlord, and you're a tenant, right?" I thought you bought this house and became a big landlord! ”

Dani laughed, and Zhao Youcai couldn't help but laugh a little, serving a bowl to eat and cover it up.

He Xiaoyan snorted and said, "You are famous again, you arrested Wu Shibao on the street and put him in the patrol room, and you are more daring than the sky." ”

"He threatened me with a gun, but he didn't kill him, it was already my restraint." Shen Chen tasted a bite of the dish, nodded at Erni, and praised: "Well, the cooking skills have grown again, this taste is very good." ”

Erni lowered her head a little in confusion and whispered, "My father wants to ask, do you want to buy some flower pots?" ”

Shen Chen blinked his eyes and asked Zhao Youcai, "I live on the second floor, and you, who live on the first floor, should take care of the garden, right?" ”

Zhao Youcai glanced at Shen Chen and said, "A few flower pots, you can buy them if you want, it's not a big deal." ”

"I hear you." Shen Chen said to Erni: "Buy it when you should buy it, and I'll give you the money." ”

"My father still wants to ask if he wants to dig a flower cellar in the garden."

"Don't dig." Shen Chen refused, there were people buried in the ground, and all of them were exposed.

Zhao Youcai also raised his head, and when he heard Shen Chen's refusal, he relaxed a little.

"Pits, ditches, you can't dig them in the garden." Shen Chen felt that he had to emphasize it carefully, "This house belongs to someone else, and it can't be moved." ”

Erni nodded and remained silent.

"That's right." Shen Chen seemed to remember something again, and said, "The traps I set up in the courtyard and around the building have been pointed out to you, don't move around!" ”

Oh, Erni answered, and said, "My father has added two more, and you will show it to you when you have time." ”

Zhao Youcai nodded at Shen Chen, indicating that he knew about it.

"Okay, good job, give out big red envelopes for the New Year." Shen Chen praised and handed the bowl over again.

He Xiaoyan pursed her lips and said, "The Working Women's Association is going to hold a music bazaar, and it is estimated that the spies will come to make trouble." Inspector Shen, can you send patrols to maintain order at the venue and ensure the success of the bazaar? ”

Shen Chen thought for a while and said, "It's not my jurisdiction, it's not appropriate for me to send someone." But I can say hello and get the patrol room in charge of there to pay attention. ”

He Xiaoyan showed a disappointed look on her face, but Shen Chen said it reasonably, not to shirk the blame.

"Today, you still take Brother Zhao's car to work." Shen Chen continued: "I gave Wu Shibao a dismount and slapped No. 76 in the face, they will not give up." Riding in my car is too dangerous and makes me feel psychologically stressed. ”

Zhao Youcai nodded and said, "It's no problem, it's convenient to go by the way." ”

"As if you're the only one who isn't afraid of death?" He Xiaoyan felt that Shen Chen looked down on her a little, but she didn't insist, which would be a bit of a loss of face for Zhao Youcai.

Shen Chen smiled and did not comment.

When Dani was full, she put down the bowl and said, "I heard about the fund, and I think it's good. If Inspector Shen can do a good job of public security in western Shanghai, especially Yuyuan Road and Jing'an Temple Road, I think those troubled Westerners will also be willing to donate. ”

Except for the area along Jing'an Temple Road, most of the areas in the Shanghai Public Concession are highly densely populated and industrially and commercially, and the architectural styles are mixed.

However, the cross-border road construction area west of Jing'an Temple to the west, especially Yuyuan Road, Jisi Feier Road, Daxi Road, Anhesi Road, Yidingpan Road, Tunxin Road and other out-of-bounds areas show a different style.

To be precise, it is a bit similar to the so-called "picturesque" suburban style on the outskirts of European and American cities, flanked by a continuous stream of exquisite and romantic garden houses, mostly villas of Chinese and Westerners.

However, after passing through the alleys between the bungalows and entering the street, the small river (such as Higashi-Zhuanbang) immediately creates a world-wide view of a shantytown.

The security of cross-border road construction areas is already complicated, and Chinese police and patrols often clash over cross-border issues.

After the appearance of the freak No. 76, the law and order situation became more complicated and worsened. The bigwigs and foreigners who lived in the garden houses also suffered greatly and complained a lot.

But Shen Chen knew that there were Italian troops, Japanese military police, spies of No. 76, and various gang members in Huxi. With his own strength, relying on Jing'an Temple to capture houses, it is absolutely difficult to have a fundamental change.

"I'm afraid I can't make any promises, I can only say that I try my best." Shen Chen said helplessly: "Even within the concession, I can't completely put an end to the infiltration and evil deeds of criminals, let alone Huxi." ”

Dani nodded and said, "It's not Inspector Shen's ability, it's that the situation in Huxi is too complicated, and even the Ministry of Industry and Bureau can't do anything." ”

Both the big situation and the small situation are being pressed by the Japanese step by step, and Britain and the United States are appeasement step by step. Whether it's internationally, or on the beach.

But the advance and retreat are not completed all at once, but in several stages; At the same time, there are limits. The Japanese would not rush into war with Britain and the United States, and Britain and the United States did not want to completely lose control of the concession.

Shen Chen seems tough, but he is not reckless. His actions were always reasonable, so that the Japanese had no excuse to exert pressure, and the Ministry of Industry and Bureau had a reason to refute and resist the pressure.

For example, No. 76, the Japanese are the behind-the-scenes commanders, but they have to put a fig leaf. On the surface, it was not admitted in order to escape the accusations and resentment of all parties against the crimes of No. 76, as well as the protests of the Ministry of Works.

Therefore, Shen Chen has a reasonable reason for killing people and arresting people. As a result, not only will the Japanese not be able to openly complain, but the Ministry of Industry will also appreciate and support such a conscientious patrol.

Fighting crime, this is Shen Chen's magic weapon. As long as they do not want to lose the hearts of the people, including the Japanese and the puppet government of Wang, it is impossible to put the brand of instigating and conniving at crime on their heads.

Okay, don't you admit it, aren't you hypocritical, then I'll go down this path and let you eat coptis dumbly.

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The wind is getting stronger, and the front of the storm is constantly sweeping the atmosphere.

The billboards of the shops hanging on the road rattled, and a few rickshaw drivers who were waiting for their jobs twisted their bodies and huddled in the wind.

Chu Jiao skillfully drove the car, and Xie Yuehua and Yin Zhihong sat in the car, sometimes looking out the window.

"I love storms." Yin Zhihong suddenly said a word, as if he was speaking to himself.

Xie Yuehua smiled and said, "Think about it, it's really been a long time since I encountered a typhoon. ”

Chu Jiao stopped slowly, there was a red light in front of her, and although there were few vehicles, she still obeyed the traffic rules very well.

"Miss Chu, you are more familiar with Shen Chen, right?" Yin Zhihong didn't call Chu Jiao's name, the two had a conversation before, and they were not very harmonious.

Chu Jiao raised her head and glanced at Yin Zhihong from the rearview mirror, and said, "It's not familiar, it's just a tenant." ”

"A conscientious Chinese is also very powerful." Yin Zhihong groaned and said: "The Japanese and the spies of No. 76 hate him to the core, but they can't help him, which is really admirable." ”

Chu Jiao thought for a while, started the car in his hand, and said lightly: "Luckier, right?" Of course, the skills are indeed very powerful. ”

"I don't think he's just lucky, it's not just his skills, his mind is smarter." Xie Yuehua said: "The division is famous, the Ministry of Industry will support him, and the Japanese have no way to deal with him head-on." ”

Yin Zhihong nodded and said: "Fighting crime and maintaining law and order is a good shield in this name." What's more, his avoidance of politics, which is a sensitive matter, really makes the Japanese have no way to start, and they can only resort to despicable means such as assassination. ”

Chu Jiao pursed the corners of her lips and reminded kindly: "When it comes to assassination, you have to be more vigilant. Although you don't have any skills, I still applied for a gun license for you through the door, which is more or less a guarantee! ”

Yin Zhihong didn't appreciate it, shook his head and said: "My pen is a weapon, I don't need to bring a gun." ”

Xie Yuehua obviously didn't agree with Yin Zhihong's statement, but he opened his mouth and still didn't object.

Chu Jiao secretly rolled her eyes, disgusted by Yin Zhihong's stubbornness.

During this time, she continued to do work on both sides. Yin Zhihong and Xie Yuehua finally got married, and Xie Liuxin and his wife knew that their daughter was pregnant, so they had to pinch their noses and acquiesce in the relationship between the two.