8. Temptation (II)
Fanxin understands Liu Yilan's worries, and he is also troubled by the same problem. (This article)
What's special about this incident is that Zhuang doesn't seem to care about winning or losing, and he doesn't mean to crush that invisible opponent. He just used the situation he created to help Wang Xiangjiao, and then get a living environment that was beneficial to himself and the Taoist sect.
However, the opponent does not know!
Fan Xin knew that Zhuang and Daozong did not have the ability to confront their opponents head-on, but if they did not completely defeat their opponents, they might be retaliated against by their opponents. At that time, it was difficult to say whether Wang Xiangjiao could help and how much he could help. Zhuang, as if he didn't think about it, didn't, he seemed to be as immersed in this huge game as himself.
"Don't worry, we know the right thing." Fan Xin said. Half of it was to reassure Mei Lanting, and the other half was because he had already figured out that Daozong only provided a platform and had rich soft power, so there should not be much risk, and the opponent's retaliation would only be directed at Zhuang.
Walking into the love of the sea, Mei Lanting and Fan Xin were a little restrained at first. She and Fan Xin are not members of the Inner Court, and today, like Miss Ouyang and Sha Yingying, they are only attending a private party to welcome Mr. Lehman, the US Senator, as a guest of Zhuang.
There are often some big names in Nanhai Gonglan, and compared to the unpredictable risks, Mr. Lehman's senatorship is not taken very seriously by the members of the palace. The agreed time is 21:30, and now it's almost time, and the love of the sea seems a little deserted. The piano was empty, and the elegant luthier went to rest.
It seems that Liu Yilan's worries are not superfluous, and at this sensitive time, few people have been involved with the equally sensitive Senator Lehman.
Chen Yiyi greeted her, she appeared as Zhuang's female companion today, and it is the hostess's duty to greet good guests.
Fan Xin and Mei Lanting were let into the depths of the love of the sea and sat with Cheng Zhenjiang, and Miss Ouyang was also present, she was sorting out information on a pocket computer. Hearing Chen Yiyi's introduction, he only raised his head and smiled apologetically, Cheng Zhenjiang just offered some ineffective hospitality.
On the right-hand side of the table sat Heishi Matsui and Kazuo Ikeda, as well as Ms. Yingying Sha and Ms. Yoko Kawakami, the anchor of TB TV in Japan. Kazuo Ikeda and Yoko Kawakami arrived in Shanghai in the afternoon to replace Yukimi Iike, who had been scheduled to attend.
Zhuang and Mr. Lehman whispered on the stage behind Fan Xin.
Mr. Lehman seemed relaxed and comfortable, having just finished listening to Zhuang's plan, and was as excited as Liao Feng was about the human rights-related debate.
It was really a wonderful stage, a U.S. senator dragged the body of a sick person, for a citizen who has huge assets in the United States, in order to demonstrate the greatness of justice and humanistic care, to overcome the predictable and unpredictable difficulties, and rushed to Shanghang to call the sign, what a touching and surprising move!
Although, Lehman knew very well that his actions would not be of much practical help to Tan Tilt, and might even completely cut off Tan Tilt's already fragile glimmer of life. But that's not his concern, he needs to rebuild his image with the help of this person, this thing, this operation. As a career politician in the democratic world, Mr. Lehman needs this stage, and he needs to show voters what he's doing.
Lehman's bodyguard, Mr. Peter, and Tan's American lawyer, Mr. Stephen, did not show up, and they were placed in a private room outside of Sea Love.
Mr. Stephen, who is Tan's legal adviser in the United States, immediately took action after seeing the statement made by Senator Lehman at the airport, took the first flight to Shanghai, and contacted Mr. Lehman through the American Chamber of Commerce in China.
Now, Zhuang is receiving from Mr. Lehman two documents obtained from Mr. Stephen, one is the details of Tan's assets in the United States, and the other is the USCIS's review of Tan's application for U.S. citizenship.
For Zhuang and Lehman, the appearance of Tan's American lawyer was a surprise.
Mr. Lehman was originally suspicious of what Zhuang said that Tan had $500 million in assets in the United States. The information provided by Mr. Stephen proves that Zhuang is indeed exaggerating the facts, and that Tan's assets in the United States are not $500 million, but $350 million. Of course, there are factors that have led to asset shrinkage due to the stock market downturn and the collapse of real estate.
"Mr. Stephen is Mr. Tan's attorney in the United States, and he has not formally engaged Mr. Tan to provide legal services in China. However, under U.S. law, he has the right and duty to provide legal assistance to his clients when his client's assets are threatened. Every minute in Shanghai, Mr. Stephen was able to deduct an equal amount of attorney's fees from Tan's assets, which were blood-sucking grasshoppers. Mr. Lehman commented.
"Does he have any more detailed information?" Zhuang looked at the documents in his hand and said unsatisfied.
It's all very formal English, and although he only understands the general idea, he is already quite satisfied. Mr. Stephen's original intention was to provide Senator Lehman with a seed to prove that Tan Tian really deserves to be protected by American law, and in Zhuang's hands, it will become a boulder that will weigh on Tan Tian.
"I think that's enough." Lehman pouted; "At the same time, I need to get the right return."
"Keeping you healthy is rewarding." Zhuang also pouted, he would not easily let go of the invisible shackles that bound Lehman; "You will already know that as long as I live, you will not be sick. If you don't have suicidal thoughts. ”
"I don't think it's enough." Lehman pointed to the documents in Zhuang's hand; "They're invaluable treasures to you. Even if your government investigates, it won't get anything better than them. They can be used as legally effective evidence to recover Mr. Tan's assets in the United States. ”
"The money recovered has nothing to do with me." Zhuang replied quickly; "And, I give you the best stage, and you get even more in return. Perhaps, you will soon be able to run for governor, or for president of the United States. ”
"It's just possible." Mr. Lehman grinned and laughed comfortably⊙ these two pieces of information to Zhuang, and the unlucky one will only be Tan Tian.
But in Lehman's case, Tan's bad luck will make the debate more dramatic, to attract more eyeballs and more attention.
Mr. Lehman is looking forward to the results. It's just that what he expects is a tragedy. If Tan Tian suddenly committed suicide, or was sentenced to death, it would be perfect.
It's best for him to be ...... O God, forgive me for my sins. Lehman lowered his head and drew a cross on his chest.
Punctuality is one of the necessary qualities of a gentleman.
At twenty-one thirty o'clock, the love of the sea began to be lively.
First, a dozen white men entered, representatives of the American Chamber of Commerce in Shanghai, officials of the U.S. Consulate in Shanghai, friends of Mr. Lehman in Shanghai, and his wife or companion.
Mr. Lehman hastened to get up and go to the door to greet him, for the public reason for the trip was ill, and he stood up with a smile on his face and a frown to look a little haggard.
There were not many invitations among the members of the palace, mainly the shareholders of Goldstone Investment.
It's not bad, at least half of the people give Zhuang face, for example, half of the Wanjiasheng Buddha came.
At twenty-one thirty-five minutes, Sheng Fu walked into the door with a smile and accompanied by Liu Yilan. He told Zhuang that something was urgent at home, and Wan Jiahai rushed back to deal with it.
Liu Yilan never gave Sheng Fu face, and immediately broke through: "Who doesn't know that Wan Jiasheng Buddha abacus is the most shrewd, and Boss Wan is hiding outside to watch the scenery." ”
"There is really something, God can testify, it's not that you don't give Mr. Li face, there is really something at home." Sheng Fu took the opportunity to touch Liu Yilan's jade hand, although he gained a white eye, he was already smiling.
Zhuang Hehe smiled and invited Sheng Fu to take a seat, the time is almost up, the guests and guests have basically arrived, and it is time for the party to start.
Chen Yiyi came to Zhuang's side, and the two walked to the piano with Mr. Lehman left and right, and Zhuang raised his glass and began to speak.
Seeing that the time was almost up, Fan Xin entrusted Mei Lanting to Cheng Zhenjiang to take care of, and walked along the wall to the door. In the corridor, I was meeting Huang Hong, a strange middle-aged man walking towards the love of the sea.
Fan Xin had never seen the Yellow Sea, nor had he seen the Xing Guijin who was chasing Zhuang, but his intuition told him that these two people had special identities. When he staggered by, Xing Guijin glanced at Fan Xin. From this look, Fan Xin read a very bad content, and this person knows him.
Liao Feng kept looking at his watch in the private room, and at twenty-one forty-three minutes, Fanxin finally appeared.
"I've thought about it, and this opportunity is mine." Liao Feng said eagerly without waiting for his heart to sit firmly; "There are three reasons ......"
In the love of the sea, Zhuang completed a short speech, and everyone toasted together, wishing Mr. Lehman a speedy recovery.
He saw Liu Yilan's slightly uneasy eyes, and following Liu Yilan's gaze, he saw Huang Hai standing by the door, and the middle-aged man.
Zhuang Chong Huanghai nodded, and waited for the officials of the US Consulate to deliver speeches and Mr. Lehman to finish his words of thanks, and the first wave was over.
He walked up to Huang Hai with a wine glass: "Your friend? ”
"Colleague." Huang Hao's short two words confirmed Zhuang's judgment that this person was not Huang Hai's friend.
"Thank you for coming, what do you call it?"
"My name is Xing Guijin. I'm sorry I need to talk to you. Xing Guijin smiled gently; It seems that Huang Hai did not introduce his identity and background, which is nothing.
"I'll have some time in ten minutes, Ah Hai, take your colleague to rest and wait for a while, okay? Just let them take whatever they need. Although Zhuang was soliciting opinions, he had already called a waiter.
"We're not going to be kind. Boss Li is rich and rich, and he can't eat endlessly. Huang Hai didn't mean to ask for the opinion of Xing Guijin, and followed the waiter towards Xiuxian.
Xing Guijin had to nod awkwardly, he saw the situation in the sea love; At this time, in this place, his identity and background are nothing.
"Zhuang, stop it, it's still too late?" Liu Yilan quietly appeared beside Zhuang and said softly.
"Is it my mother's meaning?" Zhuang raised his wine glass and smiled and gestured to a member of the court.
"No, Madame, I don't know how serious the consequences of your doing this are, but I can't watch you continue. You have to think about the consequences. At least for five years, Wang Xiangjiao will not be able to guarantee your absolute safety. It's not fun to set a thousand pounds in four. In the eyes of others, you really only have four taels. Plus the US senators, and it will not be more than a pound. ”
"I know very well that my safety cannot be guaranteed by others." Zhuang took a sip of wine and frowned; "Eldest sister, I want to drink liquor."
Liu Yilan ignored Zhuang's request, and said pleadingly: "People have already come to the door, ...... in a while"
"Is the eldest sister talking about them?" Zhuang deflects the head point to the direction of the rest of the string; "They didn't come to arrest me, the surname should want to coerce and lure me, and then propose a rather tempting settlement agreement."
"You're not going to see him, are you?"
"It's still the eldest sister who understands me. It's not that he didn't see him, but it can only be said that he came at the wrong time. Neither he nor I am qualified to settle this matter, and there is no point in such an agreement. "Zhuang really didn't plan to entertain that expensive sentence, and Huang Hai also knew that Zhuang probably wouldn't appear in Xiuxian.
At such a delicate moment, it is okay for Zhuang and Xing Guijin to meet, and the secret conversation will make many people think about it. The love of the sea is an understanding person inside and outside, even if there is a yellow sea present, it is not good to have too much contact with the criminal nobles; On a certain level, doing so would not be too damaging to Wang Xiangjiao's prestige and dignity.
"You're that confident?" Liu Yilan sighed slightly. She also understands that if there is really a sincere reconciliation, the opponent should find Wang Xiangjiao, and the punishment is indeed not qualified.
"It's not all, eldest sister, how many times can you fight in life? More than half of the matter has been done, and I will regret it for the rest of my life before the high dynasty. It's hard to sleep, it's hard to sleep. ”
"Beasts only pursue the high dynasty." Liu Yilan twisted the crook of Zhuang's arm, where the meat was the most tender.
Unexpectedly, Zhuang did not react. Liu Yilan was surprised to find that the tender flesh between her two fingers actually became pliable and elastic in the moment of force.
It was the least powerful place, she had never seen such a magical power, she had never seen anyone who could work so wonderfully!
Liu Yilan refused to admit defeat, and the orchid skill condensed her fingertips and suddenly exerted her strength!
"Eldest sister, don't harass me, there are people watching from heaven." Zhuang laughed, and his arm shook lightly to flick Liu Yilan's orchid finger away. This is not a joke, it is best for a woman to drill the horns, with Liu Yilan's cultivation, few people in this world dare to take such a trick.
There, but the arm is crooked!
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