King of Black Mist

"What does this Mr. Li look like?"

"No one has seen him. I heard that Marshal Li was sent abroad as soon as he became successful. Now that he has grown up, his family is urging him to get married. He just came back not long ago."

"I don't know how to live a cool life abroad."

"I heard - don't tell anyone - he came back to fight for power. Marshal Li is considering his successor."

"With Young Master Li here, is there any chance for this second master?"

"You have to take a look, right? What if it's even better?"

The dance had already started, but the atmosphere didn't seem to have started yet. Even the intro to the song on the record player was playing all the time. Only when the second young master of Commander Li's family arrived did the people on the record speak.

The owner of Lin Mansion, Lin Ziwen, wears a black gown and round-frame Western glasses. He is a former Jinshi scholar, a scholarly family, and an entrepreneur who opened a private bank and factory.

But compared with the Li warlords who dominated Songcheng, Mingcheng, and Yongcheng, it was far from enough. Scholarly families and entrepreneurs of this size had no idea how much they had been "confiscated".

The original engagement was casually made by Commander Li when he was not yet prosperous. Neither Commander Li nor Lin Ziwen expected Commander Li to rise so quickly.

At this point in the marriage, Commander Li's attitude is that everything depends on his son's liking, but Lin Ziwen has to hold on tightly, especially now, it is like the only life-saving rope in a deep well.

Behind him are Mrs. Lin and Miss Lin Yin.

"Ayin," Mrs. Lin whispered to her daughter, "I have already told you about the situation at home. If you want to cross this river now, you can only rely on this second master."

Lin Yin nodded slightly, looking a little pale.

Mrs. Lin glanced at her daughter and couldn't bear it in her heart. She comforted her: "This Second Master Li has studied and won't be like his elder brother."

Li Bichang, the eldest son, shot and killed people whenever he disagreed.

The most famous thing is that on the day of taking a concubine, he asked the bride to put an apple on her head and shoot it with a gun. He said that he wanted the woman to experience his other shooting skills first.

As soon as the gunshot rang out, the apple shattered and the bride fainted with fright. Young Master Li laughed loudly, threw the gun to his men, and carried his concubine to the bridal chamber.

Marshal Li did not shoot his women. He followed the family rules - any woman who entered the house would be tied to a chair and beaten with a whip to let the women know the rules - there was a concubine who had a problem with her feet being pulled out.

In 1928, women could study and go to dance halls. The requirements for the three obediences and the four virtues were lowered. They did not need to read the "Daughter's Book", but they still could not get rid of the situation of "depending on the father in the husband's family, and relying on the husband's family in the natal family".

As the son of Marshal Li and the younger brother of Young Master Li, Li Changzhou is really worrying. If he likes to let women see his marksmanship and has to set rules, it will be a hellish life.

But for the sake of my family.

Lin Yin was pressing her lips tightly when the boy outside the door suddenly shouted: "Second Master Li is here——"

In the living room, the record player seemed to pause for a moment, and everyone looked at the door.

Lin Yin saw his father straightening the collar of his gown, and the ladies and ladies were also arranging their hair that had just been permed at the barber shop. Her mother turned around and straightened her sleeves.

"Relax, don't be nervous." Mrs. Lin whispered.

Lin Yin took a deep breath and smiled slightly.

When Mrs. Lin stood up again, a person walked in from the door.

Wearing a suit and a civilized stick, he has a tall and straight figure, taller than the average man, has a handsome face, and behaves elegantly and calmly, making him look like a handsome nobleman.

The protagonist finally appears.

Mrs. Lin nudged Lin Yin and gave her a look that seemed very good. She would be more enthusiastic and proactive later.

Lin Yin also felt a little relieved. Although people should not be judged by their appearance, it would be better for her future husband to be more handsome and gentle.

The ladies and ladies around him were also talking in low voices, their eyes flashing like a pack of wolves seeing a sheep.

"Long day!" Lin Ziwen laughed and stepped forward.

Li Changzhou withdrew his eyes from looking around, and stepped forward with a smile: "Uncle, Changzhou is late!"

The two held hands together, and they thought it was a father and son reunion.

After chatting for a while, Lin Ziwen stepped aside and introduced: "This is Ayin, Ayin, this is Marshal Li's second son, and also your fiancé, Chang Zhou."

Lin Yin shortened his body and bowed: "Lin Yin has met my second brother."

"You're welcome, Sister Lin." Li Changzhou smiled heartily.

He looked at Lin Yin. She was petite, fair and smooth, wearing a dress made of exquisite soft satin fabric. She had bright eyes and white teeth, and an innate bookish air, like a demure water lily.

He looked at her not because he cared, but purely out of interest in the "ancients". Lin Ziwen was also looked at by him in this way.

The two greeted each other, and Lin Ziwen introduced other people to him, including Lin Yin's married eldest sister and second sister.

Some women who like foreign movies or have simply studied abroad spoke a few words of English to him cheerfully and affectionately, and discussed life abroad.

Li Changzhou talked about Colombia, where the sky is like a robin's egg, the experience of milking cows himself, how much gold was used in Italian churches, the volcanoes and sailing ships in Sicily.

After the small talk, of course there was dancing.

This is a dance prepared for Li Changzhou and Lin Yin. They must dance one.

"Chang day, you must often attend dance parties abroad. You can teach our Ayin. This child knows how to read and draw all day long. If you don't call her, she can play the piano all afternoon!" Mrs. Lin said with a smile.

"Mother~" Lin Yin was a little embarrassed.

This is not showing off and promoting by asking others to teach you how to dance.

"Forget it about dancing." Li Changzhou smiled.

The surrounding area immediately fell silent, and Lin Ziwen's heart skipped a beat.

"My foot was injured a few days ago and I can't move easily. If Sister Lin doesn't mind, we can go and have a chat. I don't know much about the current domestic situation. Sister Lin can be my temporary teacher."

"Okay! Okay!" Lin Ziwen laughed again, "Ayin, you can take Chang Zhou with you. By the way, don't go to school these days. Take Chang Zhou to familiarize yourself with the country, go watch movies and listen to plays. !”

Li Changzhou and Lin Yin bowed to the surroundings and came to the corner.

They each got a glass of mint julep with ice.

"Is the second brother's foot okay?" Lin Yin asked.

"It doesn't affect walking, but I can't dance." Li Changzhou took a sip of mint julep.

Because I have never drunk it before, I don’t know the difference between the wine from 100 years ago and the wine from 100 years ago.

"Then just rest. Don't worry about it just because it doesn't matter."

After chatting for a while, Lin Yin suddenly asked: "Second brother, when you come back this time, has the commander assigned you a task?"

Li Changzhou nodded, but did not elaborate.

Li Bichang joined the army with Marshal Li and mixed in the army. When Li Changzhou came back this time, he was arranged to rectify Songcheng and turn it into a base for the Li family.

Not long after Songcheng was conquered, the forces in the city were in chaos. The concessions were inviolable, the martial arts schools were divided into one party, and the financial world relied on something other than the financial world - threats.

Although Li is a powerful dragon across the river, it is hard to say whether he can deal with these local snakes. This is also Marshal Li testing Li Changzhou's ability.

"What does second brother think of the current women's movement?" Lin Yin stared into Li Changzhou's eyes.

"Women's movement?"

"Women's liberation, equal rights for men and women, have you heard of it, second brother?"

"I heard it."

"What do you think, second brother?"

"Very good." Li Changzhou nodded.

Lin Yin could see indifference and concern on his face.

Of course Li Changzhou doesn't care. This is not the real past, so what's the use of caring about it. What's more, he has something a thousand times more important than this - finding his sister and Yang Qinglan.

A dance without dancing is very boring. Although there is a bookish, petite and exquisite beauty sitting next to him, it is a pity that Li Changzhou is not interested. If he didn't want to integrate into the era as soon as possible, he made excuses and left midway.

After finally making it to the end of the dance, he immediately said goodbye and left.

He has already figured out how to find Yang Qinglan and Li Qianxia.

The newspaper industry in this era has been very developed. As long as they find a large newspaper to publish the news of Li Changzhou's return to China, the two of them will naturally come to their door. As the best way to understand this era, they will definitely pay attention to the newspapers ( At least Yang Qinglan will).

This method can only be used now. We must find a better contact method to avoid the era of backward communication.

In addition, be careful of those black and white cards. These people can also notice him through newspapers.

Thinking about this, he walked towards the car whose door had already been opened.

"boom!"

There was a flash of fire in the darkness, and then a gunshot.

The guests were stunned for a moment, then screamed in panic and ran towards the house.

Lin Ziwen and Lin Yin escaped under cover of their bodyguards.

As Lin Ziwen ran, he shouted: "Nephew Changri!"

"Second Master!" Liu De led six armed guards and swarmed to Li Changzhou.

"I'm fine." Li Changzhou did not get into the car, and looked towards the direction where the gunfire sounded. A figure was getting into the car and preparing to escape.

"Capture him!" Liu De ordered, and six guards rushed out instantly, drew their guns and shot at the assassin's car.

The sound of gunfire rolled through the night, stirring everything up.

Li Changzhou suddenly tilted his head.

"Second Master, be careful!" Liu De rushed forward, and Li Changzhou let him pull him away.

"boom!"

There was another gunshot, and it was the boy in charge of parking. Even if the assassination failed at this moment, his eyes were still cold.

They kept shooting, forcing Li Changzhou and Liu De behind the car.

Li Changzhou was a little surprised by Liu De's skill. It seemed that there were masters in this era.

This is a good opportunity to test the power of this world.

"Liu De, are you sure you can kill him?" Li Changzhou asked.

"Okay, but Second Master, you—"

"I'm fine, go!"

Liu De licked his dry lips and insisted: "Second Master, you hide in the car and I'll kill the assassin!"

"Okay!" Li Changzhou didn't want Liu De to be distracted and wanted to see his full strength.

Liu De sent Li Changzhou into the car, locked the door, looked around, waited for two seconds, and suddenly rolled out like a snake.

boom! boom! boom!

Gunshot stepped forward one step at a time, but was always one step behind Liu De.

Seeing Liu De getting closer and closer, the assassin fired a few random shots, took out his dagger, and rushed towards Liu De like a tiger with its claws spread out.

Liu De also took out a dagger from somewhere.

The daggers clashed, sparks flew, and the sword light was incredibly fast in the night. In the blink of an eye, the two of them had been fighting for ten rounds.

Li Changzhou was watching intently when a layer of veil suddenly fell from the night around him, and a figure appeared next to him.

The cold touch of the dagger came from his neck.

"Wait!" Li Changzhou raised his hand, terrified, "Take me to see your boss, we can discuss everything."