This time, Chai Liang came out quickly and said to Luo Zidong with a smile, "Brother Dong, Uncle Wan invites you in!"
"Thank you for your help, Ah Si!" Luo Zidong patted Chai Liang's arm affectionately.
Chai Liang gestured for Luo Zidong to enter the living room and said to him, "Brother Dong, please sit for a while."
Luo Zidong smiled and nodded in agreement. Only then did Chai Liang arrange for someone to serve Luo Zidong tea. After quite a while, Wan Mulin slowly walked down the stairs.
Upon hearing Wan Mulin cough lightly, Luo Zidong looked up, quickly stood up, and respectfully greeted him, "Uncle Wan, how have you been?"
Wan Mulin didn't speak, but waved his hand, and Chai Liang and the others withdrew. Only then did Wan Mulin sit in the main seat, gesturing for Luo Zidong to sit down. After a long while, he said indifferently, "I've been back for a few days, and you haven't shown your face. Why did you think of coming to see me today?"
So that's how it is. Luo Zidong felt relieved. He had always had a good relationship with Wan Mulin. Every time Wan Mulin returned, he would hold a banquet to welcome him. But this time, he had not shown up. No wonder Wan Mulin was not treating him well.
He quickly explained, "Uncle Wan, it's not that I don't know the rules, but there's really a reason for this. You don't know, I've been hiding at home these past few days, living in constant fear. Today I've come to beg you to save my life!"
"So you're afraid of death? If you're afraid of death, then don't work for the Japanese and the puppet government! Now you know to come begging to me, where were you before?"
Wan Mulin actually knew the inside story long ago. Luo Zidong's affair had spread like wildfire throughout the city, so how could it be kept from him?
Upon hearing this, Luo Zidong couldn't help but give a bitter smile and quickly explained, "Uncle Wan, you've heard these rumors too? I'm truly innocent! I haven't done anything at all, but for some reason, they've spread everywhere. Someone must be plotting against me!"
Wan Mulin snorted coldly and said, "Rumors? I heard you were so scared that you didn't even dare to leave the house. If it's really a rumor, why are you hiding?"
"Gossip is a fearsome thing! Uncle Wan, I really don't know what happened, and now I've been accused of something terrible. If the Chongqing authorities believe it and really think I'm a traitor, I won't be able to live like this anymore. Uncle Wan, you still have to help me out. Please ask Mr. Yue to say a word for me!"
Luo Zidong adopted an extremely humble posture, speaking in the tone of a junior seeking help from an elder. In front of Wan Mulin, he repeatedly defended himself, even swearing oaths to exonerate himself. After a long and arduous struggle, he finally said again, "Uncle Wan, I deeply abhor the Japanese and the puppet government. To show my sincerity, I am willing to work for the Chongqing government. In Shanghai, wherever I am needed, I will do my utmost, even if it means going through fire and water!"
Wan Mulin looked at Luo Zidong and pondered for a moment. He knew that Luo Zidong was shrewd and capable, and was indeed a rare talent among the new generation of the Green Gang. If he really cared about Chongqing and wanted to work for him, it wouldn't be impossible for Wan Mulin to speak up for him.
As for the rumors circulating that Luo Zidong betrayed Chongqing's special agents, Wan Mulin didn't take it seriously. Regardless of whether it was true or not, even if it was true, Luo Zidong had only betrayed a piece of information to the No. 76 Special Agent Headquarters. Losing one or two agents was not a big deal. If Luo Zidong's forces could serve the Chongqing government, Chongqing would still choose Luo Zidong, whichever was more important.
Moreover, he was well aware that Yue Sheng, who was far away in Hong Kong, had a close relationship with the head of the Military Intelligence Bureau. He also knew that he had returned this time with a special mission. If he could win over Luo Zidong, it would be of great benefit to his operations.
Thinking of this, Wan Mulin finally nodded and agreed, "Alright! Zidong, I hope what you said is true. I can pass on a message for you, but I'm not sure what the outcome will be. It all depends on your attitude."
Upon hearing Wan Mulin's words, Luo Zidong was overjoyed. He had finally achieved his goal after much persuasion. He quickly patted his chest and assured Wan Mulin, "Uncle Wan, I am absolutely loyal to the country. As long as Chongqing respects me, I will definitely do my best to perform well."
Wan Mulin nodded in satisfaction and readily agreed: "Okay, as Brother Yue Sheng said, although we Qing Gang disciples are all people of the Jianghu, we still have to uphold national righteousness. I will pass on your message immediately and notify you as soon as there is news."
The two settled the matter immediately, and Luo Zidong felt relieved. The depression he had been feeling for a while was finally relieved. He said excitedly, "Uncle Wan, I haven't had a welcome dinner for you since you came back. How about this, tomorrow at noon, at the same place, the Xinjiang Grand Hotel, I'll treat you to a drink!"
Wan Mulin laughed and said, "Alright, the mutton there is the most authentic. I've been in Hong Kong for so long and all I've been thinking about is eating this. You really know me!"
Luo Zidong was being cautious; he didn't want to invite Wan Mulin to dinner at the banquet, fearing something might happen. It would be much safer during the day.
Upon hearing Wan Mulin's agreement, Luo Zidong was overjoyed. He chatted with Wan Mulin for a while longer before getting up to take his leave.
Wan Mulin had Chai Liang see Luo Zidong to the door. Luo Zidong smiled and said to Chai Liang, "A-Si, thanks to you today, I will never forget your kindness. You can come to me if you need anything!"
Chai Liang's status and power in the Green Gang were far inferior to Luo Zidong's. Now that Yue Sheng was gone, he no longer had the confidence he used to have. Hearing Luo Zidong's words, he smiled and said, "Thank you, Brother Dong. I'll need your help a lot in the future. Please!"
Chai Liang saw Luo Zidong and the others off into their car. As he watched their convoy depart, the smile on his lips vanished, but a cold killing intent flashed in his eyes!
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