He said, “There are plenty of landlords and landladies in Kowloon. Even if it’s just me and the guy surnamed Er, we can’t guarantee that we can’t protect our land. If they loosen their grip, the land we worked so hard to get back will not only fall into the hands of thieves again, but also… when they leave, our descendants will have to pay back the debts.”
Nie Zhao said, "That's right!"
The teacup slammed onto the table. Master Dong said, "I understand. Arou is trying to intimidate the Sumiyoshi-kai."
Nie Zhao subtly curled his lips, but still said, "Yes."
When Dong Ye thought that Nie Zhao was a real estate tycoon, he almost blurted out that he should invite him to come in and talk about demolition and renovation. But after all, he was in his seventies or eighties and was of course shrewd. He wouldn't fall into the trap so easily.
He grabbed the teacup again, raised the cup, and Song Yuanchao poured tea. He pretended to drink the tea, but actually he was looking into the room. He was wondering what was wrong with Master Er, why he hadn't come out yet.
Back inside, upstairs, Chen Rou pushed the gauze to her forehead, but remained in a supine position. She also told Master Er about how Sumiyoshi had colluded with Western financial forces to target Kowloon and try to short Hong Kong.
Then she said, "That guy named Koizumi is nominally a coach, but in reality, he's been collecting intelligence on the landlords of various large properties in Kowloon so that his gang can make targeted breakthroughs, so I..."
Although Master Er's emotions were not as intense or outwardly expressed as Master Dong's, when it came to the evil neighbor to the east, his feelings were even deeper than Master Dong's, because Master Dong had killed his wife because he mistakenly believed that Master Er was a traitor.
He endured humiliation and hardship for the sake of his country and family, but in the end, his wife and children were brutally murdered, a pain that would forever remain in his heart.
But the enemy, who had been driven away for decades, was about to return, and he was so old that he could no longer walk.
Master Dong was indeed his mortal enemy, but if we're talking about true adversaries, then it would definitely be his evil neighbor, the Japanese devils.
After a long silence, Master Er suddenly asked, "There's more than one person like that motorcyclist, right?"
When the bubble burst in Tokyo, those financial giants would look for new prey. Historically, Hong Kong was the next target. What Chen Rou did to Koizumi's soldiers was a frame-up, but it was a factual event, and the people involved were also involved.
So she said, "Although I haven't checked, I have a gut feeling there should be quite a few. If you want to know, I can check."
Master Er waved his hand and said, "You don't need to investigate, I will send people to investigate myself."
Everyone here is a cunning old fox, and they're all singing ancient tales from Strange Tales from a Chinese Studio. Outside, Master Dong won't act until he sees the rabbit, and inside, Master Er immediately understands Chen Rou's thoughts. He gets up and paces around, saying, "The Nie family wants to develop Kowloon."
Chen Rou removed the gauze and sat up, saying, "Don't you want to get your DNA tested again?"
Master Er was originally looking out the window at Master Dong when he was surprised by Chen Rou's words. He turned around abruptly and saw her smiling. He couldn't help but smile and shake his head, saying, "It seems you know what I'm thinking."
Last time he risked his life to go to the Philippines, originally intending to have his DNA tested with Chen Rou.
Unfortunately, things didn't go as he expected. Mr. Dong almost died in the Philippines. After returning, he recuperated for three or four months before he could get out of bed. So, he couldn't bring up the DNA issue anymore.
Regarding the matter of someone trying to maliciously inflate prices and short the Hong Kong property market, after Chen Rou's explanation, he saw it and understood that if he didn't want Kowloon to be sold to his former enemy, he should find a suitable developer and, while he still had influence, rally all the landlords and landladies in his territory to carry out demolition and redevelopment.
But this is also a great opportunity to test DNA.
But before he could even speak, Chen Rou spoke first.
Pain, helplessness, and despair filled Master Er's suspicions, and he increasingly felt that Chen Rou was probably from Master Dong's family.
He was also keenly aware that this powerful young girl, who could split a young man in two with a road sign using only a motorcycle, had always kept him and Master Dong firmly in her grasp.
But what else could he do?
He even considered stealing a strand of her hair to test it, but she was too cautious.
Just now, his gaze had swept over her hair. She subconsciously ran her hand through it, and seeing a single stray hair, she immediately crumpled it up and put it in her pocket. As cautious as she was, he didn't even have a chance to resort to underhanded tactics.
Although Master Er's son was narrow-minded and petty, and not a good kid, he himself was far more charismatic than the rude and unrestrained Master Dong, and was also more capable of taking things in stride.
Pointing out the window, he said, "I agree that the Nie family can begin demolition and redevelopment work on my land starting now. I will naturally discuss other matters with Nie Zhao, but I have one request of you..."
Chen Rou said, "Please go ahead."
"Master Er" was referring to Master Dong. He smiled and said, "If I'm not mistaken, that old guy is a shrewd learner. He's also thinking about whether or not to demolish the Nie family's property. But I was the first to agree. Demolish my side first."
Master Dong does indeed like to learn from others, mainly because he is not as shrewd as Master Er and prefers to observe more in all matters.
But that's actually a kind of wisdom; seeing others make mistakes makes you avoid them too.
Since Master Er entered the door first, it's natural to sever ties with him. Chen Rou agreed to this, saying, "No problem."
However, that was not Master Er's request; he is only now making his own request.
He leaned on his cane, walked slowly to the top of the stairs, then turned back and said, "Ah Rou, you don't have to do the divination with me, but you absolutely cannot do it with that guy surnamed Dong. Only in this way can there be balance between us. Otherwise, I might turn on you."
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