The two exchanged pleasantries and affection, but never got to the main topic. Wu Feng was also a little surprised. Wei Dongchen was obviously here for something, but why was he always reluctant to mention it? There was also some hesitation between his brows, as if he was preparing to tell himself. The things mentioned were a bit difficult to talk about, which made Wu Feng really interested.
"Brother Dongchen, I think you seem to have something on your mind. If you have something difficult to make up your mind, you might as well say it and let Li make a decision for you to see if it suits you." Wu Feng savored the quilt carefully. Dahongpao, who is known as the holy product of tea, glanced sideways at Wei Dongchen who seemed to have not yet decided to pay attention.
"No, no, it's nothing. I just want to ask you if you are free tonight. I would like to invite you to a banquet." Wei Dongchen finally said his intention, but his face looked a little distressed, and his words also Hesitating.
"Oh? Brother Dongchen, is it worth treating me to dinner for you to spend half a day here? If you had told me earlier, I would definitely be there. Where is it?" Wu Feng is sure that there is definitely something wrong with this to make the other party Despite such concerns, he still graciously accepted the invitation.
"No, sir, this invitation is not my intention. I am also inviting you on behalf of someone else. He is an important business partner of mine. He has a deep background in the shipping industry in the south of the Yangtze River." Wei Dongchen finally said. To be honest, "Sir, you know that my transportation business has reached Jiangnan. The transportation in Jiangnan is mainly water transportation. He is my most important partner there."
"Okay then, I also want to meet your business partner. Since he can be called a famous person in Jiangnan, he must not be a person without status." Wu Feng smiled and picked up the tea cup, "Jiangnan has many people since ancient times. Junjie, how about calling Su Qin or Wang Zongxi?"
"No, sir, you misunderstood." Wei Dongchen didn't know how to speak at the moment. To be honest, before receiving the letter from this business partner, he didn't know that his business partner actually had a boss behind the scenes. , but due to several years of dealing with his business partner, he also knew some details. Based on the fact that the other party's merchant ships had never had any accidents in Jiangnan and the Atlantic, he could also vaguely estimate the potential power behind the other party. .
But he didn't expect that his business partner would actually give him such a problem, that is, he would invite Li Wufeng to have dinner with him on behalf of his boss behind the scenes. But what was the purpose of this? Although the other party promised in his heart that nothing would go wrong and he just wanted to meet and chat with Li Wufeng, Wei Dongchen couldn't believe this promise at all, especially after meeting the so-called boss behind the business partner. His heart was beating fiercely, if Li Wufeng really had a problem because of his invitation, then the entire Wei family would probably be exterminated.
However, the other party is his most important business partner. If he does not accept it, it will definitely affect his future cooperation with them. After thinking about it, Wei Dongchen made this trip to the Jiedushi Mansion. He could only use what he had control of. The situation was completely revealed. As for whether Li Wufeng accepted the invitation or not, it was up to Li Wufeng to make his own decision.
Wu Feng squinted his eyes and listened carefully as Wei Dongchen explained the whole story in detail. He just nodded slightly without saying a word. It was not until Wei Dongchen finished talking that he asked with interest after a long time. One sentence: "Are you sure that your business partner is related to the pirates in the Atlantic Ocean?"
Shaking his head, Wei Dongchen replied awkwardly: "Sir, I'm not sure about this. It's just my intuition. After all, I've spent quite a lot of time dealing with them in the past few years, and their fleet has never had any problems. , especially in the Quanzhou and Dengzhou areas where pirates are rampant in the Atlantic Ocean, areas where the imperial navy cannot take care of them. Their fleets can still pass without hindrance, and even the Japanese dare not touch their ships easily. This is extremely rare, so I suspect -, of course, if you want to ask for definite evidence, I'm afraid no one can come up with it. If there was, I'm afraid my partner would have been quartered long ago."
"In addition, my partner's boss behind the scenes looked like he had been living on the water for a long time. In particular, he had a deep murderous aura. Although it was well hidden, I observed it carefully and confirmed it. I can still feel a little bit of my own guess." Wei Dongchen added, "It's just that he repeatedly emphasized that he wants to be friends with you, sir. I don't dare to make the decision, so I can only vaguely agree to him. In the end, it still depends on you, sir. .”
Nodding silently, Wu Feng was really interested. Pirate? It's really interesting. I'm so far in the northwest, why are these pirates targeting me? Wu Feng really can't figure out why these people would come to him if they are really pirates. It seems that he has nothing to do with them, and he can't have anything to do with them. Relationship.
"Then Dong Chen, in your opinion, if they are really related to the pirates, what do you think they will do if they find me?" After some speculation, Wu Feng still had no clue, and Wu Feng had to give up his random guesses. , turned to ask the somewhat uneasy instigator in front of him.
"I'm not sure about this. Logically speaking, they shouldn't have anything to do with you, sir. However, the man in charge kept saying that he and you must have topics of common interest, and I believe you will definitely be willing to see him." Wei Dongchen tried his best. Recalling the situation when they met.
"A topic of common interest?" Wu Feng asked again. When the other party nodded affirmatively, he pondered for a moment and then said with a smile: "In that case, I can't accept this dinner. I hope it won't be the Hongmen Banquet."
Wu Feng's last words immediately caused a cold sweat to break out on Wei Dongchen's back, "Sir, you must think carefully. I have told everything I know. You must carefully consider whether you can go."
"Haha, what a joke! I, Li Wufeng, don't dare to take any part of this one-third of an acre in the northwest? Just a few people, can they really change the world? Dongchen, don't worry, even if there are any problems, it doesn't matter to you. I have my own sense of proportion." Wu Feng laughed and stood up, patting the other party's shoulder, "Let's see each other tonight."
At the beginning of the lanterns, Hero Street, the broadest street in Qingyang City, is already crowded with people, horses like dragons, and endless carriages carrying guests, including ordinary commercial carriages and finely crafted private vehicles. Even a shop is brightly illuminated by various lanterns at the door. There are already service staff greeting guests outside the door, guiding the guests' carriages, and at the same time ushering the guests into the store, creating a busy scene.
The splendid Baofeng Restaurant is a unique restaurant specializing in the flavor of the Western Regions on Hero Street. The restaurant, full of rich characteristics, completely imitates the architecture of the Western Regions ethnic groups, with exquisite jacquard tapestries and beautiful ethnic costumes. The melodious sound of the harp was heard, making people think they were in the Western Regions.
The service staff responsible for the reception looked at the burly man waiting in the inner hall with some surprise. He recognized this uncle. He was a famous uncle of the Wei family in the entire northwest. How could he be as anxious as a receptionist? He walked around the hall uneasily, as if waiting for someone. Is there anyone else in Qingyang City whom the Wei family could wait for in person
While Wei Dongchen was anxiously waiting for the arrival of his host and guest, someone was already waiting in a small courtyard of the inner house.
"Old Lei, will Li Wufeng not dare to come?" Hearing the magnetic female voice, he knew that the woman named Zhu Niang was there, and there was always a hint of provocation in her words.
"Mother Zhu, you are too underestimated by Li Wufeng. He is known as the King of the Northwest and is under his rule. If he really breaks the promise, it doesn't matter if this kind of person disappears. He doesn't even have the courage to control the world. How can he dominate the world? It's too early. It's safe to go home and watch your wife and children on the hot bed." The man surnamed Lei was the bronze-skinned man who was looking for an opportunity to inspect the northwest water camp by the Baixiang Lake. Today, he was dressed very formally, and his Tang nationality gown looked rugged. There is a bit more elegance in it.
"Hmph, it's hard to say. We haven't revealed our identity. Maybe he doesn't bother to meet us?" the enchanting woman called Zhu Niang asked.
"Then we can only say that we have no fate with him, but I don't think he will be so hasty. The guy named Wei who is dealing with us is not a fuel-efficient lamp. I guessed from the look in his eyes that he has some knowledge of our identity. I think he will report it to Li Wufeng unchanged. Now it depends on whether Li Wufeng is interested." The man surnamed Lei smiled coldly and said thoughtfully.
"Oh? Are you saying that the person named Wei knows something about our identity?" The enchanting woman was startled and asked.
"Of course it's my identity on the Pacific, but it's probably not a big problem for Li Wufeng to guess our background from my identity on the Pacific. Besides, if I want to talk to him today, I don't intend to hide it from Li Wufeng. There's no need. . If they work together, they will join forces, if they don't work together, it's better to break up. It's better to be neat and tidy." The man named Lei's tone was very calm, but a spark in his eyes was burning and dancing.
I heard a sound of footsteps outside the door. The man surnamed Lei and the enchanting woman exchanged glances, nodded, and stood up. The door was pushed open. Wei Dongchen had already walked in first, and a young man walked in holding a folding fan. , but the two calm-looking men behind him were guarding the two wings, one on the left and the other on the right, carefully looking at the furnishings and other items in the room.
"Brother Cangpu, Mrs. Zhu, come on, let me introduce you two. This is our Northwest Military and Political Envoy Li Wufeng, Mr. Li. Mr. Li, these two are Mr. Lei and Mrs. Zhu." Wei Dongchen hesitated. The introduction said that he didn't even know the woman's last name. He only knew that the woman and the man named Lei were traveling together, but they were not husband and wife.