1928: The rise of giant merchants

After being threatened by people from the security headquarters, Huang Chujiu had no idea of ​​making money in his mind. He just wanted to get out of the predicament as soon as possible and escape.

Not to mention three requests, even three hundred requests, he dared to agree to Ye Luo.

The two hit it off immediately, and Huang Chujiu handed over all the land deeds and various documents in his arms to Ye Luo on the spot.

At this point, Ye Luo glanced at the group of writers who were still arguing, feeling both curious and helpless. These people would hold the founding of the Left-wing Writers Alliance (Left-wing League) at the China University of the Arts in Shanghai on March 2, 1930. Congress, and then formally engaged in bloody and arduous revolutionary work. Many of them were later arrested and killed by the National Government. They are a group of writers worthy of admiration and remembering.

He rang the handbell on the table, and the Russian waitress came over with a smile.

Ye Luo took out a few big coins, pointed to the table gently, and said with a smile: "Let me settle the accounts on both sides together."

"Okay, sir." The waitress picked up the ocean and counted it carefully. She quickly bowed and called to Ye Luo who was about to leave, "Sir, you gave me too much money!"

"I'll leave the rest as a tip for you." Ye Luo smiled and nodded, "Please add a few more cups of coffee for the friends at that table."

"Okay, sir! Thank you!" The waitress watched him leave. Only after seeing Ye Luo getting into the eye-catching Rolls-Royce Phantom did she realize that this wealthy young man was from Fengyun Shanghai. The second young master!

She quickly stuffed Dayang into her pocket, turned and ran to the bar to order a few cups of coffee and desserts, and took them to the writers over there.

"Hey, which one of you ordered coffee and dessert?" Cui Zhenwu looked at them with doubts in his eyes.

The cost of this coffee shop is very high. They usually come here just to discuss things and just order a cup of coffee each. They rarely order expensive desserts.

Several people looked at each other, but no one claimed it.

Lu Yucai looked at the waiter: "Miss, did you get the wrong one?"

"Ladies and gentlemen, this is the extra coffee and dessert that the guests at the table just ordered for you. He has also settled your bill." The waitress shook her head quickly.

"The guests at that table." Lu Yu looked at the empty coffee table and was immediately relieved, "Ah, the person sitting there just now seemed to be the second young master! I never wanted him to spend more money."

"Ah this." The other people looked at each other in surprise. Roushi and the others came to Shanghai from other places to attend the meeting. They didn't know Ye Luo's name. They quickly asked Lu Yucai and others. After learning that the other party was famous, The second young master Ye Luohou couldn't help but sigh.

"I didn't expect there to be such a person in the Chinese business world, it's amazing!" Cui Zhenwu took a sip of coffee and sighed from the bottom of his heart, "So, we wrongly blamed Ms. Chen. From what Mr. Zhou said, this Ye Luo He is not blind to money like the three tycoons, he is a rare conscientious businessman."

"I'm just telling you, you still don't believe it! The Shenbao and the News are the biggest newspapers in the South. The articles published in them won't be too weird. I just reported a few more articles about Ye's Investment Company. You must To say that I have been corrupted by capital, huh."

Chen Ruiqiong gradually became popular in the Shanghai news circle by reporting news about Yip's investment company, and thus got acquainted with this group of literati.

She was interested in joining their organization, but was rejected on the grounds of "capital corruption".

This gathering was mainly to discuss the "Chaohua Society" just established by Rou Shi and Cui Zhenwu. This organization aims to introduce Eastern European and Nordic literature, import foreign prints, broaden people's horizons and horizons, and also serve underground revolutionary organizations.

Chen Ruiqiong had been to study in Northern Europe in the early years. She had excellent English skills and was also very yearning for the passionate revolutionary cause. She tried her best to join it, but was rejected.

She was not convinced, so she raised the topic in this discussion and wanted an explanation. After several people argued, no result could be reached.

Lu Yucai also spoke out to defend her. Unfortunately, others stubbornly felt that Chen Ruiqiong was not aware enough and temporarily refused her to join the organization.

Unexpectedly, the stalemate was resolved with a treat.

Lu Yucai shook his head slightly and smiled without saying a word.

He is still critical of such excessively petty bourgeois thoughts and concepts.

"Okay, Ms. Chen, I apologize for what I just said, and you are welcome to join our 'Chaohua Club'!" Cui Zhenwu stretched out his hand.

When Ye Luo and Shi Jianqiao rushed to the HK area, the disciples of the Jingwu Sports Association were building an open-air boxing ring for tomorrow's Sino-Japanese arena match.

The HK District is home to many Japanese merchants and industries, and is also the area with the largest number of Japanese spies and militarists.

Tremendous shouts came from the Hongkou Dojo not far away. The door was closed, and it was unclear what was going on inside.

Huo Ting'en and Chen Zhen directed the junior brothers to work. When they saw Ye Luo coming, they quickly patted their clothes and greeted them with smiles on their faces: "A Luo, what brought you here?"

"Ting En, Chen Zhen. How are you going to build the arena yourself? Where are the workers?" Ye Luo is the largest sponsor of this Sino-Japanese arena competition. He remembers that he spent 3,000 oceans and asked the organizer to hire a better construction team. Come and build the ring and surrounding competition area.

If Zhang Yuanbei's engineering team hadn't needed to help him repair the industrial park in the suburbs, he would have called this little brother over.

"The Japanese invaders said they were worried about the arena built by Hua Gong and asked for it to be built by a foreign company. I asked several foreign companies and the price they offered was too high. I didn't want you to spend any more money, so I asked someone to contract the project myself." Huo Ting'en smiled. Laughing, "By the way, the 3,000 oceans will be returned to you."

"Hey, Ting En," Ye Luo waved his hand to refuse, "Do you think I am like someone who is short of three thousand oceans?"

"I know you have money. But no one's money comes from strong winds. Just save some if you can." Huo Ting'en patted Ye Luo on the shoulder, "Let's go, I'll take you over to take a look."

"Okay." Ye Luo winked at Shi Jianqiao. Shi Jianqiao understood and ran over to reject the 3,000 yuan that Chen Zhen wanted to return to them, saying that it would be treated as labor fees for the brothers and shared among everyone. .

Ye Luo and Huo Ting'en were wandering around the ring, and Huo Ting'en introduced him to tomorrow's ring match.

"Arlo, I'll tell you the truth. Every time I see this dojo, a raging fire burns in my heart and I can't calm down." Huo Ting'en clenched his fists. His father, the great hero Huo Yuanjia, was in this kind of arena. The one who was beaten to death by the Japanese, this time it was his turn, and he had to make the Japanese invaders of Hongkou Dojo pay with blood no matter what.

"Safety first." Ye Luo sighed and patted his shoulder gently, "Come here this time, I have two things to ask of you."

"You said it. When you opened the charity foundation before, I said that as long as I can do my best, I will shoulder my responsibilities." Huo Ting'en nodded, looking solemn.

Ye Luo told the story about the five French soldiers who were about to escape back to Paris from Shiliupu Pier, and then took out the Dragon Tiger Man Pill in his arms: "This is a new medicine I made. Its efficacy and taste are the same as those in Japan." It’s the same as Kou’s Rendan. After finishing it tomorrow, you can help me promote it. Then I will also put up advertising paintings around the venue to let everyone take a look at our domestic health products.”

"Are you going to bring down the Rendan? Okay. I can help you revitalize domestic products and bring down the Japanese invaders' industries. This is a great thing! I'll take care of it." Huo Ting'en took the Dragon-Tiger Pill, cupped his fists and said with a smile, "From now on, our Jingwu Sports Association will only use your Dragon Tiger Man Pill!"

"What do you plan to do about those French soldiers?" Huo Tingen lowered his voice and continued to ask.

"I don't hope they can leave Shanghai alive." Ye Luo said truthfully, looking at the arena being built with his hands behind his back.

Huo Ting'en's heart trembled, and he was surprised by his decisiveness.

"This kind of assassination job is not impossible, but Aluo, the people in the Jingwu Sports Club are all my brothers. After the matter is settled, can you keep them out of the limelight?"

He used to think that Ye Luo was just a gentle businessman, but he didn't expect that there was blood similar to his in his chest. This was better and made him feel that he was not wrong about the person.

Ye Luo nodded: "Don't worry, since they are doing things for me, I will ensure their safety. Not to mention the Songhu Police Department and Patrol Room, even if people from the Ministry of Industry and Public Affairs Bureau come, I can send them away."

"Okay, your words are enough! I'll find some trustworthy brothers for you right away." Huo Ting'en nodded heavily.

Ye Luo laughed: "It's best to have something that can be beaten."

"That's natural." Huo Ting'en responded with a smile.

The two of them returned to the ring hand in hand. The disciples of the Jingwu Sports Association came over to say hello, and Ye Luo waved in response. Then he picked a few good places and prepared to erect billboards for Dragon Tiger Man Dan there.