Chapter 8 Monopoly of the Oiran
Early the next morning, they set off for Paramount.
Sure enough, in the other mouth, they got a different answer.
According to the news I got from Boss Jin, the tightest Kuo Shao chasing Li Baozhu was Zhong Qing, the son of Zhong Baidu, a tycoon in the Shanghai watch industry.
Zhong Qing came to the field of holding Li Baozhu almost every night, and he made a bold shot, with ten or eight flower baskets as soon as he made a shot, and other rewards were even more fluid.
But Li Baozhu, who is used to seeing Fengyue on the field, is not shy about him.
Boss Jin wanted to take care of Li Baozhu's funeral, and he didn't seem to have slept all night, his eyes were dark and blue, and he frowned.
Speaking of Zhong Qing, he sighed again and again: "I also persuaded Baozhu, although Zhong Qing, this young man, is a little younger and acts a little out of the way, but after all, he has a good family background and is innocent, and he is also sincere to her." Even if you don't expect a good result, at least you can squeeze a little more money out of him, and you can have a better life in the future. ”
Li Baozhu is shrewd and very good at whetting people's appetites, and he is cold and indifferent to this kind of young man, but this Young Master Zhong is just eating this set, and he is infatuated with her and refuses to give up.
He sighed at the time, shook his head and said, "In the past two days, something happened to the treasure bead, and Young Master Zhong called me several times to ask where the treasure bead went, and I couldn't resist it." ”
Zhou Erya and Han Yu felt that this Zhong Qing might also be a key figure at that time. Especially the Li Baozhu in his mouth, it should be more different when I think about it.
So the two of them asked Adjutant Cai to drive to the Shanghai Watch Store on Xiafei Road to find Zhong Qing.
"Big young master? He's not here. The guy in the watch shop looked dazed, he had never seen anyone come to the watch shop to find the eldest young master, in fact, Zhong Qing almost didn't come to the watch shop.
"If you want to find the eldest young master, you have to go to the Manchun Teahouse at this time." The shopkeeper was still clear, and he explained with a wry smile to Zhou Erya and Han Yu, "The young master is in a bad mood these days, he spends his days in the teahouse, and he goes to Paramount at night......"
It seems that Li Baozhu, the red-card dance lady of Paramount has not been there in the past two days, and the eldest young master has a very big temper, and he has been fighting with people at two ends for three days, and the old man is so angry that he doesn't want to care about him.
In the past few days, Zhong Qing went out early in the morning, and during the day, he had been soaking in the Manchun Teahouse, eating tea and bathing, and smashing pots and bowls, because he was willing to spend money, and the boss did not rush him.
When Zhou Erya and Han Yu rushed to the place, Zhong Qing was arguing with people.
As soon as he was a fox friend and a dog friend, he coaxed around him.
Zhou Erya sat in the private room next door facing Zhong Qing and had nothing to do with herself, and ordered some refreshments by the way, as if she was not here to find someone, but to eat tea.
Han Yu was very anxious, stood aside and listened for a while, and found that they were just quarrels and had no nutrition at all, so he stepped forward to find Zhong Qing, took out a business card and handed it over: "Mr. Zhong, is it?" I'm Han Yu, an agent of the Eryu Detective Agency, and I want to ask you about something. ”
Zhong Qing was about twenty years old and in his early twenties, combed a medium-sized oily hair, had fair skin, but his eyebrows were thick and dark, he was holding a cigar in his mouth, tilting his head impatiently and saying, "What detective agency?" Go away a little bit, and don't delay me on my errands! ”
He is Xiao Kai, a tycoon in the watch industry, and he is also ranked among the sons and brothers in Shanghai, so his attitude is particularly bad.
The people around him who had strong eyes found Zhou Erya, and when they heard the Eryu Detective Agency, they hurriedly pulled Zhong Qing's sleeve to remind him.
But Zhong Qingzheng lost his temper and didn't care about everyone's glances at him.
Han Yu frowned and cleared his throat: "I want to talk to you about Miss Li." ”
"Miss Li, which Miss Li?" Zhong Qing suddenly remembered something, and Huo Ran stood up, "You mean Miss Li Baozhu?" ”
He hurriedly took a step forward, grabbed Han Yu's collar, and asked in a series of questions, "What detective agency did you just say you were?" What happened to Miss Lai? ”
Zhou Erya sat in the private room of the café next door, his eyes turned, Adjutant Cai understood, stepped forward and twisted Zhong Qing's wrist, just a slight break, Zhong Qing felt a tingling pain in his wrist, couldn't catch Han Yu, and hurriedly let go.
"Young Master Zhong, you have something to say."
Adjutant Cai confessed, and then let go of him, he took two steps back, and glanced at Adjutant Cai in surprise.
"Who the hell are you?"
Zhong Qing had palpitations, and couldn't help but look at the few people in front of him carefully, the middle-aged man who was holding him was powerful, his hands were like iron tongs, and there was a faint bulge of something from his waist, as if it was a pistol.
And the young man who was talking to him just now had thick eyebrows and big eyes, a righteous face, but he was dressed very ordinary.
The most important person, sitting in a private room a few steps away, the windows of the private room are bright and the sun is shining, he is dressed in an elegant suit, his waist is straight, his eyebrows and eyes are handsome and graceful, but his behavior is meticulous, and he is as delicate and gentle as a lover in the face of the dim sum that has just been served on the table.
At this time, a person behind Zhong Qing whispered in his ear: "Young Master, the Eryu Detective Agency, which caused a sensation some time ago, was opened by the son of Zhou Dujun, and that is Zhou Gongzi." ”
Zhong Qing has been obsessed with Li Baozhu some time ago, and he didn't have time to go to the Eryu Detective Agency to say hello, but he didn't expect to meet Zhou Erya in this kind of place, so he immediately changed his face, put on a smile, and walked over and made an exaggerated gesture: "It turned out to be Zhou Gongzi, fortunately, I will be lucky." ”
Although Zhou Erya is the son of the Overseer and has a good reputation, he has been abroad and has no chance to meet at all.
But seeing this graceful and elegant face, Zhong Qing immediately thought of Gu Wanqiu, who was famous and talented back then.
That's a real celebrity, everyone is beautiful, the piano, chess, calligraphy and painting are all fine, and she is beautiful, and celebrities from all walks of life are vying to invite incense, and she is proud to see Gu Wanqiu.
To use an inappropriate analogy, Gu Wanqiu back then, like the most popular dancer in Paramount now, is not an exaggeration to call her a public lover, but she is by no means comparable to this kind of happy woman, she is destined to leave a strong mark in history.
It's a pity...... God is jealous, and an accident twenty years ago made her beautiful life wither.
Up to now, there are still many big families who keep her news and photos of the year, as well as some of her poetry collections, and her paintings have also been auctioned at sky-high prices.
Zhong Qing once saw a group photo of his father and Gu Wanqiu and other celebrities in his father's study, she sat in the middle, her posture was straight, her eyebrows were beautiful and clear, her expression was calm, and her elegance was unparalleled.
The facial features and temperament are very similar to the boy in front of him.
Zhou Erya nodded slowly and methodically, and waved his hand to signal Adjutant Cai to step back.
"Mr. Zhong, let's take a step to speak."
In the private room of the Manchun Tea House, there were already fruit plates and desserts, Zhou Erya took a sip of tea and looked at Zhong Qing quietly.
Zhong Qing was stared at by his dark pupils, and his heart was furious, but when he thought of Li Baozhu, he couldn't hold back his excitement, gritted his teeth and followed Han Yu into the private room.
Adjutant Cai closed the door and stood guard outside the door.
"What the hell happened to the orb?"
As soon as he entered the private room, Zhong Qing was watched by Zhou Erya restless, and couldn't help but ask questions first.
Zhou Erya put down the teacup and said lightly: "Mr. Zhong, please don't be impatient." Now it's for us to ask you. ”
After speaking, he glanced at Han Yu, Han Yu understood, and immediately stepped forward and asked, "How long have you and Miss Li known each other?" ”
Zhou Erya continued to enjoy the freshly baked spring rolls. The fried golden and crispy spring rolls are hot and fragrant, and the shredded mushrooms, bamboo shoots and shredded meat are stirred together, making them fragrant and juicy.
"How long?"
Zhong Qing scratched his head and thought for a while before saying, "It's probably been more than a year, and I remember that April just passed the first anniversary of our acquaintance." ”
I want to commemorate the first anniversary of my acquaintance, I am really a rich and idle son.
Han Yu complained in his heart, and asked again: "Then you go to Paramount every day to cheer, so obsessed without asking for anything in return, what are you trying to do?" ”
Zhong Qing was taken aback, and asked in surprise: "How can you not ask for anything in return?" ”
There may be unrequited love in this world.
— but not at the scene.
Zhong Qing has held Li Baozhu for more than a year.
For nearly a year and a half, I have spent countless amounts of money on a woman, and if I have never succeeded, how can I be so persistent?
Zhou Erya seemed to chuckle lightly, eating dessert elegantly, Zhong Qing's reaction and answer were all in his expectation.
"You mean...... Li Baozhu has promised you? ”
Han Yu was not as calm as Zhou Erya, he felt incredible.
In the accounts of the previous people, Han Yu felt that no matter what, Li Baozhu was a self-respecting and self-loving woman.
Even though she may really be less glamorous, she will at least hold on to the bottom line.
But now Zhong Qing's words have shattered his fantasy image of Li Baozhu.
Maybe...... Since he saw the sixth lady last night, he has already planted the seeds of disappointment.
Zhong Qing looked at Zhou Erya with a somewhat embarrassed face, and said in a hesitant voice: "Baozhu, this person loves face very much, and she is too cautious, I can understand that she may not want to spread any scandals...... Anyway, I chased her for four months before I could kiss Fang Ze, but she told me not to talk about it. If I say it, the two of us will be Sayona, and I will have to keep it a secret, and I don't even know about my best friends. ”
If it weren't for the detective coming to ask, Zhong Qing wouldn't have said.
Han Yu calculated the time in his heart, according to Zhong Qing, they met in April last year and chased for more than four months, just like last summer, and they have been together for almost a year.
"I bought a small apartment on Xiafei Road as a tryst with her, but she was short on time, sometimes only once every two weeks, and I sometimes begged her to stay a little longer, but she always refused."
Zhong Qing recalled the relationship between them, holding his head in his hands in a gloomy manner, a little dazed and painful, he seemed to be accustomed to obeying Li Baozhu's request, and in this relationship, he was more like a weakling.
"In the last few days, I haven't been able to contact her at all, where the hell has she gone? Isn't it...... New love? Zhong Qing suddenly raised his head and asked Han Yu.
There was irritability, pain, anxiety, and some strange torment on his face, like an abandoned party in love. This kind of performance is not like pretending.
Han Yu opened her mouth, wanting to say that she was dead, but after looking at Zhou Erya's discarded eyes, thinking of the promise to Boss Jin, she held back again.
They can't reveal more about the victims.
"Can we go and have a look at your apartment?"
Zhou Erya was almost full, took out a handkerchief and wiped the corners of her mouth, and asked gently.
Usually he is always a gentleman, whether he speaks or acts slowly, but he has a power that people can't refuse.
Zhong Qing has not seen Li Baozhu for the past few days, he is very uneasy in his heart, he has thought about countless worst-case scenarios, and now he has guessed what the detective has come to look for him, and he does not dare to ask, for fear of learning bad news.
With sadness, he weakly took out an envelope from his jacket pocket and handed it to Han Yu beside him.
"The key is in the envelope and the address is written on the back. You didn't see anything in the past, orb...... Rarely, very rarely spend the night there, and there is nothing of hers. We usually meet in the afternoon. ”
This man ...... In this unequal relationship, it's really aggrieved.
Seeing that he always carries the key to the tryst room, it can be seen that he is waiting for Li Baozhu's call at any time, and the son, who is a clock giant, is so low to a dancing girl, I don't know if it is true love or a crime......
Han Yu silently complained about this useless rich boy in his heart, and he was a little less enthusiastic about finding new clues in the apartment, as long as he thought that the place they were going to was a place for pleasure, somehow, he felt a little disgusted.
"I would venture to ask."
Zhou Erya was not in a hurry to leave at this time, but added, "How did you and Miss Li get together, can you tell us?" ”
Han Yu should have asked this question, but because he hated such a relationship, Han Yu subconsciously avoided it.
Fortunately, Zhou Erya asked carefully, and Han Yu looked at his partner's calm appearance, feeling that he was always easy to be emotional, and he was a little ashamed.
"How are we together?" Zhong Qing seems to have returned to his soul, and there is a little more tenderness between the gloomy eyebrows in the memory, and there seems to be some sweet and youthful past.
"Actually...... I don't go to Paramount very much, once I was dragged by a friend, I happened to meet Baozhu singing, that day she sang a foreign song, I don't understand, but I saw her standing there, her eyes were lonely and longing for someone to warm her look...... At that moment, my heart was touched by her eyes, and later I invited her to drink and talked a lot. ”
"After that, I went almost every day, and every day I sent her flower baskets. She probably found out about my feelings for her, and once came to me and said to me, we are friends, so we don't have to break so hard. ”
Hearing this, Han Yu couldn't help but complain in his heart, he was really an innocent son, how could this kind of dance lady be so simple, every move of a man, a look, they all knew what they wanted to do, what friends they said, they didn't have any male friends.
Now he feels terrible about Li Baozhu, and he only thinks that she is a veteran of Fengyue, a water-based poplar.
"At that time, I felt that Baozhu was different from ordinary dance girls, and I happened to have a few friends to pick up, so I began to pursue it fanatically."
On the beach, Kuo Shao is obsessed with Miss Dance, which is staged almost every day.
Zhong Qing's family is rich in wealth, and he is the only son, and his parents are very fond of him, so he can naturally spend money to chase girls.
At first, Li Baozhu was like leaving him, but then Zhong Qing pressed a little tighter, but Li Baozhu simply retreated farther, and in about two or three months, their relationship not only did not make any progress, but seemed to have reached an impasse.
"I wanted to give up."
Zhong Qing sighed and smiled bitterly, "But one night, I saw that Baozhu drank a little too much, so I became a flower messenger and sent her home." ”