When Shen Shuyi woke up, there was no one around him and Song Tingshen had disappeared long ago. She rubbed her sleepy eyes, feeling a little uneasy. While washing up, she couldn't help but ask the system: "66, what's going on at Xiaodongmen Wharf?"
The voice of System 66 sounded in her mind, with a hint of solemnity: [Host, the situation is not good. Song Tingshen led people to destroy Gu Yuanjing's opium and steal his arms. But Gu Yuanjing is a local boss, and all his men have guns, so the scene is very dangerous. ]
Shen Shuyi frowned, and her heart tightened. These details were not mentioned in the plane information she received. The original owner died early, so naturally she didn't know what "big business" Gu Yuanjing did later. She bit her lip, took out the pistol Song Tingshen gave her from the dressing table, held it in her hand, and the cool temperature made her calm down a little.
As soon as she reached the garden, she was stopped by Song Tingshen’s guards, who said respectfully but firmly, “Miss Shen, the young marshal has ordered us to protect you, please wait here for him to come back.”
Shen Shuyi pursed her lips. Although she was anxious, she knew that forcing her way in was not a solution, so she could only nod and turn back to her room.
Xiaodongmen Pier.
It was a dark night, the pier was covered with a thick layer of white snow, the lighthouse in the distance was looming in the thick fog, and the sea breeze was carrying a biting chill, making the flags on the flagpoles flutter.
Gu Yuanjing stood in front of rows of wooden boxes, a cigar between his slender fingers, the spark of the cigarette butt flickering in the cold wind. He took a deep breath, and the smoke slowly rose in the cold air, but it could not dispel the inexplicable uneasiness in his heart.
The sea breeze mixed with the sweet smell of opium made Gu Yuanjing more and more irritated. He suddenly put out his cigar on the wooden box and ordered his men in a deep voice: "This batch of goods must be transported before dawn. Be careful and don't make any mistakes!"
The workers moved the wooden boxes deftly, and the heavy boxes hit the ground with a dull "bang bang" sound.
Gu Yuanjing's eyes swept towards the entrance of the dock from time to time, his fingers unconsciously stroking the end of the cigar, and his heart became more and more uneasy.
At the same time, behind the low wall near the dock, Song Tingshen was leaning against the wall, with the gun in his hand wiped clean until it shined.
The adjutant came hurriedly and reported in a low voice: "Young Marshal, Gu Yuanjing is already transporting the goods. They have guns. If we fight hard, I'm afraid there will be a fierce battle."
Song Tingshen nodded slightly when he heard this. "I will seize both the opium and Gu Yuanjing, and take away the arms. He wants to develop the opium business in Haicheng? He's dreaming!"
At the dock, Gu Yuanjing's feeling of uneasiness grew stronger. He was about to urge his men to speed up when suddenly, the roar of a car engine broke the silence of the night.
The car door opened and Song Tingshen jumped out of the car. His military boots stomped heavily on the ground of the dock, making a dull sound. Behind him followed a team of soldiers armed with live ammunition, pointing their guns at Gu Yuanjing and others.
Gu Yuanjing's face suddenly changed, but he quickly regained his composure. He straightened his back, a sneer appeared on the corner of his mouth, and his voice unconsciously rose a few notches.
"Song Tingshen, do you think your life is too long? It seems that the lesson you learned last time was not profound enough."
Song Tingshen raised the corners of his lips slightly, and his military boots made a powerful "dong dong" sound as they stepped on the wooden board.
"I think it's Boss Gu who thinks his life is too long. He's quite courageous to transport opium in Haicheng."
Gu Yuanjing's eyes flickered, and he pretended to be calm and said, "I am doing legitimate business. Besides, Haicheng is not your territory. You brought so many troops here, have you asked Commander Sun for instructions?"
"Serious business?" Song Tingshen sneered and raised his hand to make a gesture. The soldiers behind him immediately stepped forward and pried open the wooden boxes one by one, and the dark brown opium was immediately exposed to everyone.
Gu Yuanjing's face suddenly turned gloomy, and a sinister look flashed in his eyes. He quickly signaled to his men, and the workers who had been moving boxes immediately pulled out their guns. The two sides confronted each other, and the atmosphere instantly became tense.
Gu Yuanjing cursed inwardly, it was obvious that the other party came prepared. The manpower and marksmanship on his side were far inferior to those of the well-trained soldiers. The most important thing at the moment was to retreat first. "Retreat first!"
"Bang--" A gunshot pierced the night sky, and Gu Yuanjing led his men to rush out. Song Tingshen reacted very quickly. He raised his hand and shot Gu Yuanjing. The bullet whizzed past and Gu Yuanjing quickly rolled over to avoid it, but his leg was still grazed by the bullet. The blood instantly dyed his trouser leg red.
"Mr. Gu!" His men hurriedly helped him up, saying anxiously, "We will protect you and let you go first!"
Seeing this, Song Tingshen chased after him with his gun in hand.
Gu Yuanjing staggered forward with the support of his men, cold sweat oozing from his forehead, but he secretly swore in his heart: Today's grudge will be avenged one day!
However, he never expected that he would meet Shen Shuyi in this life-and-death escape amidst the hail of bullets.
“Long time no see, Mr. Gu.” The gun in Shen Shuyi’s hand was coldly pressed against his temple, and his tone was so indifferent as if he was talking about the weather.
Those men who had risked their lives to cover for Gu Yuanjing were now either dead or injured. He was the only one hiding behind a box in the cabin in a panic. Unexpectedly, Shen Shuyi appeared in front of him like a ghost.
"Why... are you here?" Gu Yuanjing's voice was filled with shock that was hard to conceal, and he quickly thought about how to escape.
Shen Shuyi glanced at his bloody leg, and a sarcastic smile appeared on the corner of his mouth, “Are you surprised that it fell into my hands?”
Gu Yuanjing adjusted his mood and a hypocritical and elegant smile appeared on his face. He subconsciously tried to pick up the pair of gold-rimmed glasses, but found nothing. Only then did he realize that the glasses were long gone.
"Shuyi," he said in a very gentle tone, as if he was coaxing a wayward young lady, "as long as you rescue me, half of the Gu family's assets will be yours. Not only that, you will also become my, Gu Yuanjing's, only wife. I swear, in this life, I will never take a concubine, and I will only be devoted to you."
"Don't you already know my feelings? I can't possibly lie to you."
The muzzle of Shen Shuyi's gun moved a little closer, and the cold touch made Gu Yuanjing's scalp numb.
She sneered, her eyes full of contempt, "Half of the property? Wife status? Gu Yuanjing, you are still dreaming when you are about to die? You sell opium, don't you see those compatriots who are poisoned? Their families are broken and you turn a blind eye?"
She paused, her tone getting colder, "It's not just the opium, the real leader of the Green Gang is actually you, right?"
Gu Yuanjing's face darkened instantly, and a crack appeared on his hypocritical mask. He gritted his teeth and whispered, "Make a condition. What do you want in exchange for letting me live?"
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