A month after returning from the mine, Zhou Tong was collecting the accounts at the hall entrance, looking at the profits of each region under his command.
"Liu Quan, the profits for the past month have not been very good. The turnover is not even half of last month's and the previous month's.”
"Master, it's not like you don't know. Recently, there have been constant conflicts between China and Japan. Many of our old customers don't dare to go out to purchase.”
"One month. In fact, we only did business for half a month. There weren't many customers for the rest of the time.”
"Yes, I asked you to pay attention to the news near North City. Has Nippon done anything recently?”
"According to the news from our brothers, there has been no movement for the time being. It's so quiet that it's a little scary. I suspect that Japan is about to make a big move.”
"Alright, I understand. Send a telegram to the people below later and tell them to close the hall.”
"Then, hide all the antiques and ancient books in the secret room. Tell them to hide their identities and secretly provide resources to the Red Officials.”
"Master, then all the connections we've accumulated over the past few years will be broken. Do you want it?”
"All of them, except for a few entrances to the main hall of Sand City, close all of them. As for supplies, Liu Quan, go find Ninth Master later and ask him to help get some winter supplies.”
"Then send them all to the red officials!”
"Go on, don't mind the money. You've been with me for so long, have I ever let you eat less? Go."
Liu Quan was somewhat troubled. He really didn't know what Zhou Tong was thinking. He could understand that the shop was closed. After all, the world was too chaotic, and people were greedy for money.
However, he couldn't understand the supply. According to Liu Quan's thoughts, even if they were to send supplies, they should be sent to the national government. What did it mean to send them to the red government?
But even if he didn't understand, Liu Quan would still follow Zhou Tong's instructions, because Zhou Tong wouldn't make a mistake. It was that simple.
Zhou Tong looked at the information in his hands and let out a long sigh.
"Is it already July? Time really flew by! He didn't know if the information had been sent to the higher-ups.”
July 1937. This month was destined to be an extraordinary one. Whether it was Lion Bridge in the North City or the other cities in China, it was a month of rapid disaster.
Zhou Tong had once thought of joining the army to fight, but he had later given up. It was better to join the army than to go into business. How many people could he deal with alone in the army?
A hundred people? Or a thousand? This number was a drop in the bucket for Nippon, which had millions of soldiers. However, it was different for business, regardless of whether the money was clean or not.
However, to be able to save tens of thousands or even hundreds of thousands of people, was the origin of the money still important at this time?
Zhou Tong walked to the window and looked out at the clear sky, but his heart grew heavier and heavier.
"Senior Brother, Master wants us to go over. He said that he has something to discuss with us.”
Chen Pi didn't know what would happen next, so he didn't think as much as Zhou Tong did.
"Okay, I'll go over now. How's Master's wife's complexion recently?”
At the mention of his master's wife, Chen Pi immediately became energetic. He kept on talking about what his master's wife had eaten recently, how much she had eaten, and when she was hungry.
"Alright, I got it. Those who don't know might think that you're a spy!”
Zhou Tong stopped Chen Pi from continuing. Zhou Tong suspected that if he allowed Chen Pi to continue, he might be able to talk until night.
Zhou Tong brought his gifts and arrived at the Red Mansion. At this moment, several cars had already stopped here.
"Master, are you going to retire at this time today?”
"What retirement? Senior Brother, do you mean that Master is going to wash his hands of this business?”
"That's not right. Senior Brother, you should have spread the news of your retirement. Why haven't we heard any news?”
"The Nine Gates have their own rules. What does it have to do with others? Moreover, Master explained things in simple terms and didn't have many enemies.”
"However, we will probably have to fight today. I hope that Junior Brother will show mercy when the time comes.”
Chen Pi was not a fool. The Second Master did not have any children and only had two disciples. Therefore, the person who would inherit the second of the Nine Gates would definitely have to choose one of them.
No matter who would inherit it in the end, although the other person did not seem to have anything on the surface, he would definitely feel a little uncomfortable in his heart.
The other was whether they could convince the masses. There was a rule among the Nine Gates. As long as one challenged the other party's head and succeeded, they could replace him.
If someone was not satisfied with this result, they would naturally start a fight. It would be better to settle it all at once today and not harm the harmony between the senior and junior brothers.
"Senior Brother, you must be joking. Although I know I'm not your match, I still want to test how big the gap between us is.”
Chen Pi and Zhou Tong came to the living room. At this moment, everyone from the Nine Gates had already arrived. Even the usually elusive black-backed Old Liu had come.
Lord Zeng and Second Master were sitting in the middle of the living room, facing the door. The rest of the people were arranged in order.
Master Eight was wearing a large coat. When he saw Zhou Tong, he called Zhou Tong over, but how could he wander around at this time? Every seat was fixed.
"Alright, everyone, calm down. Since the person has already expired, the ceremony is ready to begin.”
"I, Er Yuehong, believe that I have formed a feud with everyone in the martial world, but since I am prepared to wash my hands of this industry and completely quit it, I might as well settle my past feud.”
"I hope that I can live a stable and peaceful life.”
Although the Nine Gates were divided into different factions, they did not have many conflicts with Second Master. It was needless to say that Lord Zeng was a good friend.
The Half-Li Ren didn't have many harsh words. Those who offended him were all dead.
Lord Dog Five was on good terms with Lord Eight and Lord Nine, and Lord Eight and Lord Nine were even closer to the Second Master.
Black-backed Sixth Brother was the same. He didn't have many harsh words. If he had a grudge against Second Master, he wouldn't have stayed until today.
Third Aunt Huo, the head of the Huo family of the seventh family, was childhood sweethearts with Second Master Huo. If one had to say that she had some resentment, it could only be considered personal.
Only the Fourth Master of the Ping Three Gates had always disliked the Second Master. The two of them had once quarreled because of a fight.
"Second Master, since you're ready to wash your hands of the underworld and want to resolve the grievances in the underworld, it's just nice. Let's resolve what happened between us before!”
"Fourth Master, how do you plan to resolve this?"
"Simple. Since Second Master has decided not to fight anymore, then your family's martial arts won't be of any use!”
"Second Master's Iron Egg and Lightness Skill are famous in the entire Nine Gates. If I want one of your fingers or toes, we'll be completely even.”
Second Master gave Lord Fourth a meaningful look. Without any hesitation, he picked up the file he had prepared beforehand and cut the little finger of his left foot.
His toes and shoes had been cut off. Second Master's expression did not change as he found his little finger from the shoe and threw it to Lord Fourth.
The moment he threw it over, the temperature in the room instantly dropped by more than one level, and everyone shivered.
Lord Fourth, who was at the center of the murderous aura, felt as if he was in an ice cellar.
The Second Master naturally knew what this killing intent was. The source of this killing intent was Zhou Tong.
"Zhou Tong, don't break the rules.”
"Yes, Master."
Zhou Tong withdrew his killing intent, but Lord Fourth had been terrified by the scene just now. He was filled with regret and had been so focused on enjoying himself that he had forgotten that this killing star was still around.
Lord Fourth raised his trembling hands and cupped his fists at the Second Master."
"Since that's the case, there's no longer any grudge between us.”
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