The lights in the square in front of the Xianlesi Palace were lit up, and the Xianlesi Dance Hall was brightly lit.
The band was playing "Night in Shanghai": Shanghai at night…Shanghai at night…You're a city that never sleeps…Lights up…Sounds of cars…Singing and dancing…I only see her…Greeting with a smile…Who knows she's depressed inside…
Although it was a hot day, there was an endless stream of men and women at the entrance of the dance hall. Celebrities on the beach, traders on the trading market, white-faced men who were looking for flowers, bureaucrats and politicians who were moving in, lords and ladies in the business world, socialites and ladies, and military officers who had escaped death on the battlefield flooded into the hall…
After the band finished playing "Night Shanghai," they took turns to play "Waiting for You to Come Back,""When Will You Come Again?" Gu Zhengchu hadn't come yet. Xia Yuerong came up to entertain them, then turned around to entertain other guests.
Yao Shunru occupied a seat by herself and concentrated on enjoying the performance of the guitar. She quietly enjoyed the sound of the sax accompanied by the horn, trombone, trumpet, and violin. The tone was beautiful, rich, and charming. It was deep and calm, full of emotions, gentle and sad, as if she was crying…
When he was studying in school, he had learned to dance fast, slow waltz, and Bruce from Shi Guangyao. Recently, under the guidance of Xia Yuerong, he had learned to dance rumba and tango. However, he came here mainly to accompany Gu Zhengchu. Occasionally, when he couldn't resist, he would accompany Xia Yuerong to the dance floor.
Xia Yuerong praised him for his good figure and high comprehension ability, saying that he was a piece of dancing material.
He had once wanted to invite Secretary Cui to dance, but he gave up the idea in the end. Because the chairman had instructed him not to let anyone know about the sale of stocks, if he brought her to dance, it would inevitably spark sparks, and it would be inevitable that he would spill the beans when discussing the market with Gu Zhengchu. Even though he had a good impression of her, he could only give up.
Driver Tao was very friendly to him and often invited him to practice driving. Last Sunday, when the chairman went to Hangzhou, Driver Tao seized the opportunity to take him and Secretary Cui to practice driving for half a day in an empty space in Jing 'an Temple.
Yao Shunru had a good perception. He quickly learned how to start, shift, shift, and walk. He also learned how to control the steering wheel, control the accelerator, and step on the brakes, including reversing, putting the car in neutral, and emergency braking.
Although Secretary Cui was a weak girl, she was not any less courageous than Yao Shunru. She sat in the back seat and bent over the driver's seat. She laughed as she watched Driver Tao guide Yao Shunru.
After Yao Shunru drove the small car around a few corners, she couldn't hold back the itch in her heart and impatiently urged Yao Shunru to give up his seat. Yao Shunru was in high spirits. Although she was reluctant to part, she did not forget her gentlemanly demeanor and helplessly gave the steering wheel to her.
Secretary Cui sat in the driver's seat. For the first time, he got what he wanted. He pushed the car to fourth gear and stepped on the accelerator. Driver Tao, who was sitting in the front passenger seat, and Yao Shunru, who was sitting in the back seat, broke out in cold sweat.
Driver Tao hurriedly put his left hand on the steering wheel and shouted," You reckless fool, let go of the accelerator and change into third gear. Slow down…slow down…a little slower…" She laughed and rolled around.
At noon, Yao Shunru was the host to thank Master. They drove to Yuyuan Garden and went to the second floor of a Hunan restaurant next to the City God Temple. They chose a private room by the window and sat down. "Looks like Brother Tao wants to eat Hunan cuisine and spicy food. I wonder if Secretary Cui can eat spicy food?"”
"The guest will follow the host. Today is the Teacher Appreciation Banquet, so I naturally have to accompany Master to drink and eat.”Secretary Cui said.
Yao Shunru ordered spicy tofu, spicy chicken, green pepper and shredded pork, red pepper in oil, and mushroom soup with three delicacies in one go. Considering that they still had to learn how to drive in the afternoon, it was not appropriate to drink too much, so they ordered a bottle of champagne. The three of them chatted happily and really began to drink and eat. Yao Shunru recalled what happened that day and found it funny.
Recently, the stock market had risen steadily. Yao Shunru had 17 stocks in his hands, and the scattered stocks had long been sold. Only Yongan shares, Meiya Weaving Silk, and Huadong Machinery were left. It was estimated that in a few days, Yong 'an and Meiya would also finish walking. His uncle's 100,000-yuan stock in the Commercial Press had also been sold out in batches.
Gu Zhengchu finally walked in with a red face. He looked very excited tonight. It turned out that he had privately accepted a deal today, but he did not say how much he had earned. After the market closed, the client invited him to spend money at the Wugong Hotel and even invited him to play with prostitutes in the hall behind the Wugong Hotel.
He was thinking about Xia Yuerong, so he spent a lot of effort to decline. He even went to the "Old Fengxiang Silver House", so he came late.
Gu Zhengchu had just sat down when he looked around for Xia Yuerong's figure and found her dancing with a guest on the dance floor. He made a gesture to her. After the dance, Xia Yuerong came to the front of the table and sat down next to him.
"Look what I brought today.”Gu Zhengchu asked mysteriously.
"How could I have guessed?" Xia Yuerong replied in an incomparably gentle and sweet manner.
"Take a guess." Gu Zhengchu was very excited. He had a smug smile on his face, but he couldn't hide the pride in his heart.
"I really can't guess. Don't keep me in suspense. Take it out and take a look.”
"Have you forgotten what day it is today? It's your 24th birthday!"
"Really? I really forgot about it.”Xia Yuerong appeared very sudden and very excited.
Gu Zhengchu took out an exquisite jewelry box from his pocket and handed it to her.""Happy birthday to you! Put this on first. After the show, we'll go to Old Banzhai for supper.”
She happily opened the jewelry box and found a gold necklace with rubies. She was so excited that her voice trembled as she said,"Wow! It's so precious. I don't deserve it. Brother Zheng, I really can't accept it…"
Gu Zhengchu stood up, took the necklace, and helped her put it around her neck. She was so embarrassed that her face was red and she smiled happily. Just as she sat down, a waiter walked up to her and whispered,""A Master Liu has chosen your channel."
Xia Yuerong's face instantly turned pale. "Go ahead," Gu Zhengchu said generously."I'm going to have a chat with Little Yao. Don't forget to have supper at Old Banzhai."”
Xia Yuerong hurriedly got up and took off the necklace around her neck. She put it back into the jewelry box and handed it to Gu Zhengchu."Hold it for me for the time being. I'm going to the bathroom.”Once she left, she was nowhere to be seen.
They didn't care about her abnormal behavior. After she left, Gu Zhengchu took out a copy of the ""Look, the market for Huadong Machinery is coming soon.”
Yao Shunru took the newspaper and opened it. There was a piece of news in the lower left corner of the front page. The headline was " Ministry of National Defense, Navy Command to inspect East China Machinery Plant." There was also a photo attached. Several officers were standing in front of the East China Machinery Plant.
He looked at the familiar man in the navy uniform standing on his left. He took a closer look and realized that it was Xiao Yang. "What does that mean?" he asked, puzzled.”
"This proves the rumors. The East China Machinery Factory will soon be acquired by the Navy Command.”
Huadong Machinery Factory was originally an enterprise led by several officials of the Jiangsu Province Department of Transportation. It was a joint venture between merchants and officials, mainly engaged in the manufacture of inland civilian ships.
Back then, Huadong Machinery was indeed popular. After the fall of Shanghai, the factory was requisitioned by the Japanese army. After the recovery, it was left with a mess, and the stock price fell below the offering price. Recently, the war in the front lines had been tense, and there were rumors that the navy had purchased them and turned them into military production.
Yao Shunru was skeptical and said happily,"Is there really such a good thing?"
"Money can make the world go round!" Gu Zhengchu proudly told him in a low voice that he had already sent out the gossip. This was his last move. He had paid a pen to write nonsense.
Yao Shunru's expression immediately changed when he heard that. He said in fear and trepidation,"This can't be, can't be. We can't do this. It'll kill a lot of people.”
Suddenly, a commotion came from the east side of the bar. An old man wearing a fragrant cloud gauze shirt slammed the table and scolded the waiter,"Why isn't the dancer I ordered here yet? Help me call him over!"
Yao Shunru felt that this person looked familiar. Upon closer inspection, wasn't that the Master Liu that he had been looking for? This missing demon had finally appeared again today.
Yu Shaoliang was sitting next to Master Liu, but he was wearing casual clothes.
Yao Shunru was shocked and immediately had a bad premonition. He hurriedly asked Gu Zhengchu,"Do you know Xia Yuerong's background? Where is her hometown?"
"I know. She's from Chen Family Town, Chongming. Her father bought that 'Qiang Shangjun' and jumped into the Huangpu River. Her family had a loan shark from a local hooligan. When her father died, she was asked to pay the debt. That old man wanted to take her as a concubine. She was determined not to escape to Shanghai alone…
Her original name was Chen Taoying. She first swept the floor and did odd jobs. Later, she learned to dance and changed her name to Xia Yuerong. Why are you suddenly asking this?"
"Not good, something has happened. Look, the one shouting over there is the hooligan and tyrant of Chongming and Dongsha, Master Liu. He is the one who wants to take her as his concubine!”Yao Shunru spoke incoherently and anxiously as he pointed at the old man on the eastern platform.
"What should we do?" Gu Zhengchu was shocked. What should we do?"
"Don't worry, Xia Yuerong must have already gone into hiding.”
"It's hard to escape even if we can hide. Since he's found this place, he won't give up easily.”
"Don't be anxious. The boat will naturally be straight when it reaches the river. Come, follow me to meet him and make him retreat.”
Gu Zhengchu followed Yao Shunru closely in fear and came to Master Liu's table. Yao Shunru took a step forward and shouted,"Aiyo! Master Liu, how have you been?"
"I don't know you." Master Liu was shocked.
"Haha, you are indeed forgetful. Have you forgotten that your subordinate was shot the winter before last?”He turned to Yu Shaoliang and said,"Aiyo! Isn't this Chief Yu? Why didn't Yu Shibao come with you?”
"What nonsense are you spouting!" Yu Shibao was shocked and asked.
"What nonsense am I spouting? Good will be rewarded with good, evil will be rewarded with evil. When the time came, he had to report everything! Don't tell me you dare to snatch a commoner's daughter today!”Yao Shunru said righteously.
Master Liu and Yu Shaoliang hurriedly stood up and cursed," Crazy!”，Then, she left in a sorry state with her tail between her legs. After the two demons left, Gu Zhengchu and Yao Shunru searched the entire ballroom, but they couldn't find Xia Yuerong.
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