Big Ben, the symbol of London. Zheng Yubai drove past Big Ben in a hurry, only took a glance, then turned back and continued to look vigilantly at the streets passing by outside the car.
The people who came to greet Xu Heixing were not from the Yandao Hall Elders Council. Xu Heixing did not trust anyone, so he sent two loyal bodyguards to London to explore the way a month in advance. At this moment, the two of them were in the front row, one driving and the other guarding. In the wide seats in the back row, Xu Heixing sat in the middle. Zheng Yubai was on the left, and the young bodyguard Wang Feng, who was always called Xiao Wang by Xu Heixing, sat on the right, protecting Xu Heixing in the middle.
"Boss, we bought a small hotel as you arranged, and it has been renovated now. The guests inside are all our people, so there is absolutely no problem with security." said Sylvester, the bodyguard in charge of guarding in front.
Sylvester was born and raised in London and was very familiar with the city. Ten years ago, he retired from the International Mercenary Corps and became Xu Heixing's bodyguard. He had always been loyal to Xu Heixing. This time when Xu Heixing came to his hometown to report on his work, he naturally became the main helper.
As for Maccarone who was driving, he was an Italian. It was a very common thing for two Europeans to buy a small hotel and it would not attract any attention.
Zheng Yubai admired Xu Heixing's arrangement very much. He suddenly felt that as a heroic figure, Xu Heixing was a bit like Cao Cao.
Cao Cao was brave and resourceful, while Xu Heixing was both civil and military; Cao Cao was suspicious, while Xu Heixing did not even trust the elders of Yandao Hall; Cao Cao loved talents as much as his life, while Xu Heixing promoted talents like Zheng Yubai and Wang Feng. From these points of view, Xu Heixing has many similarities with Cao Cao, the hero of the late Han Dynasty.
However, in Xu Heixing's heart, did he intend to take advantage of the chaos in the world to make a profit? Did he have the ambition to replace the elders of Yandao Hall? Thinking of Caoji's last words last night, these thoughts echoed in Zheng Yubai's mind.
In this world of intrigue, I really don't know who to trust. Zheng Yubai thought to himself, and suddenly felt that such intrigue was really exhausting.
Soon they arrived at the small hotel bought by Sylvester and Maccarone, which was located on a relatively quiet street in the wealthy area of London. Compared with the bustling commercial streets, this place was much quieter. There were bakeries and grocery stores on both sides of the hotel, which were said to have been secretly bought by them and arranged for their own people.
The hotel's exterior was painted green and looked very comfortable. There were hundreds of such small hotels in London, and it was really inconspicuous. No one could have imagined that the famous Asian gangster godfather Xu Heixing would settle here.
After entering the hotel, the female accountant at the front desk, the old lady cleaning the room, and several male waiters all turned a blind eye. Several people who seemed to be customers chatting in the corridor and near the front desk also seemed not to notice them.
Xu Heixing seemed very satisfied, and they walked past everyone like invisible men and came to the basement of the hotel. The basement here was originally used as a warehouse, and now it was transformed by Sylvester into two comfortable and hidden solid rooms.
Xu Heixing lived in the inner room, while Zheng Yubai and Wang Feng lived in the outer room. Not only was the basement safe for living, but a tunnel leading to the street behind was also secretly built to facilitate escape in case of emergency. With these measures, it can be considered foolproof.
"Very good, you did a good job." Xu Heixing said with satisfaction.
Xu Heixing seldom praises others, so when Sylvester and Maccarone received the praise, they showed joy on their faces.
After settling down, Xu Heixing called the four people to his room for a meeting.
"I will attend the Elders' Meeting tonight, and I can only bring one person with me." Xu Heixing said, his eyes wandering between Zheng Yubai and Wang Feng.
Wang Feng raised his head and chest, looking eager to try. But Xu Heixing did not call his name, but said: "Yubai, you come with me."
Zheng Yubai nodded without saying anything. He didn't care whether to accompany Xu Heixing, but he saw a hint of disappointment on Wang Feng's face.
"Sylvester, what happened to the people I asked you to investigate?" After Xu Heixing decided on the accompanying persons, he immediately turned to the next topic.
"I've checked it," Sylvester said, taking out a document from his briefcase. It was a personal file, and on the first page was a photo of a middle-aged man dressed as a Taoist priest, with a goatee, two small squinting eyes, a thin face, dark skin, and looked like a big rat.
"Lee Chong Wei, 53 years old, is the head of Yipintang, also known as Wuchenzi. He is the leader of Yipintang, the number one gang in the underworld, and the number one figure in the northern secret society. He came to London six years ago and has been living at 26 Westminster Street." Sylvester said.
Xu Heixing remained silent, listening to Sylvester's introduction. Sylvester was quite capable, with more than 20 pages of documents in his hand, which had found out everything about Lee Chong Wei during the six years he had been in London, including the names, ages, addresses and photos of the six women Lee Chong Wei had dated in London. This work attitude and efficiency were truly amazing.
It took Sylvester 30 minutes to finish introducing Li Zongwei's situation. Xu Heixing crossed his arms and looked at the ceiling. After a long while, he asked, "What's your plan?"
Sylvester immediately perked up and said excitedly, "Lee Chong Wei goes to the nearby Westminster Park to practice breathing exercises at six o'clock every morning, and teaches nearby believers how to practice martial arts, rain or shine. He always brings six bodyguards with him, all of whom are retired mercenaries. One of them, named Doom, was once my comrade-in-arms in the same unit."
"You haven't contacted him, have you?" Xu Heixing's eyes flashed and he asked in a deep voice.
"Of course not." Sylvester was startled and said quickly. He had been Xu Heixing's bodyguard for many years and knew that this boss hated people who acted on their own. Once he was angered, he would be killed immediately.
Seeing this, Xu Heixing gave up and said, "Continue."
"I want to bribe Doom and have him act as an insider. I'll take a few men to ambush in Westminster Park and shoot him while he's breathing in the early morning." Sylvester cheered up.
"When was the last time you contacted Doom, and what is his personality like?" Xu Heixing asked.
Sylvester thought for a moment and said, "The last time we met was six years ago, at a gathering of retired comrades. He was a bold and brave man, but he didn't have much brains. He was a reckless man."
Xu Heixing was silent for a moment and said, "No. Since this person has a very straightforward personality, I'm afraid it will be difficult to bribe him, which will only ruin the whole thing."
Since he said no, who dared to speak? The room fell silent for a moment, and after a moment Xu Heixing said: "Li Zongwei is not an ordinary person. This time, we must be careful and cautious in our plan. There must not be any omissions, so as not to alert the enemy."
Zheng Yubai listened to their plan and couldn't help thinking that this was really a world of life and death. Xu Heixing had said that someone was messing with his trip to London, but right after getting off the plane and before he could even sit in his chair, he started plotting against Yipin Hall Master Li Zongwei.
"You guys continue to look for opportunities. I need to take a rest. Let's talk about it after the elders' meeting tonight." Xu Heixing seemed a little tired. He waved his hand, and Zheng Yubai and the other three retreated.
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That night, Maccarone first sent Xu Heixing and Zheng Yubai to a luxury hotel fifteen blocks away from the inn. He had already registered a presidential suite there in the name of Zheng Yubai. However, the person living in the suite was Xu Heixing's stand-in.
A car sent by the hotel was already waiting. Xu Heixing and Zheng Yubai got in the car and drove straight to the Presbyterian Church, No. 48 Wood Park Avenue.
Wood Park is a very secluded green park in the city of London, surrounded by the wealthy residential areas of London. Wood Park Avenue is just north of the park, and No. 48 is an old two-story garden villa with a very London style.
As he approached No. 48, Zheng Yubai noticed that many people suddenly appeared on the deserted street. There were passers-by looking around, vendors setting up stalls on the street, and shop owners sticking their heads out of roadside shops. The sudden appearance of these people was totally out of tune with the feeling of the wealthy area. Anyone with a normal brain would definitely notice that something was wrong.
"The people in the Council of Elders are too old and their brains are fuzzy." Xu Heixing scolded with a smile, "Even a fool can see through this arrangement, but they themselves think it is perfect."
Zheng Yubai also smiled bitterly to himself. Before they even met, he felt that the elders of Yandao Hall didn't seem to be very smart.
Soon they arrived at the door of Villa No. 48. The two got out of the car, and several men in white suits came over. In the evening, their white suits were very conspicuous. Zheng Yubai looked at them in amazement. They were dressed so as not to be noticed by others. What was going on in the minds of the elders? Could it be that water on one side and flour on the other side became paste when they shook their heads
"Haha, Young Master Yan actually came to greet me in person. How can I feel embarrassed?" Xu Heixing said to one of the men in white with a smile.
The man was about 27 or 28 years old, with a fair face and gold-rimmed glasses. He looked weak and frail, like a university teacher. After hearing what Xu Heixing said, he smiled and extended his hand, saying, "Boss Xu, how can I not come out to greet you in person? My father and uncles are already here, just waiting for you to come."
This was said politely, but it contained a layer of rebuke. The elders in the church were already waiting, but you were late. Wasn't that a bit rude
Xu Heixing was such a smart person, but he seemed not to understand and said with a smile: "Then let's go in quickly, don't keep the elders waiting."
Master Yan's expression remained unchanged. He glanced at Zheng Yubai, then led Xu Heixing into the villa affectionately.
Zheng Yubai followed behind Xu Heixing, and several other men in white surrounded him and Xu Heixing from the front, back, left, and right. It looked like protection, but Zheng Yubai felt like they were afraid that they would run away.
The first floor of the villa was a common hall in European homes. Zheng Yubai had already taken a general look at it. As a bodyguard, no matter what building he entered, he had to find a way to escape first.
Soon they went up to the second floor and arrived in front of the conference room. Xu Heixing turned around and said to Zheng Yubai: "Just wait here."
Zheng Yubai nodded in agreement, and watched Xu Heixing and Master Yan talking and laughing as they pushed open the heavy redwood door of the conference room. He vaguely saw a huge round table inside, with more than a dozen people sitting around it. The faces of these people were a little blurry, but judging from their white hair and beards, no one should be younger than sixty years old.
The door was quickly closed, and a man in white came over and said with a smile: "Brother, please go to the lounge to rest. The meeting will last a long time."
Zheng Yubai shook his head: "Thank you very much, but I'll just wait here."
The man in white kept smiling and didn't try to persuade him. But somehow, Zheng Yubai seemed to be able to see the tiny twitching of his facial muscles, which showed his displeasure and viciousness. Ordinary people might not be able to see it, but Zheng Yubai's eyes, after being illuminated by the strong light of the American alien and experiencing a shattering rebirth, were like a microscope, and nothing unusual could escape his eyes.
Seeing the other party's reaction, Zheng Yubai felt a little wary. This meeting might be a harmonious family gathering, or it might be a Hongmen Banquet. Things are unpredictable, so it's better to be careful.
Leaning his back gently against the wall, Zheng Yubai closed his eyes and soon entered a state of trance.
It had only been two days since the battle with Dian Guang Shi Huo, and Zheng Yubai had been very busy, and had not had time to see what was happening in his body. He had not even told Zhang Daosheng about the changes in his eyes. This was not a deliberate concealment, but Zheng Yubai felt that this matter was very strange, and he really didn't know how to say it.
In the suddenly clear world, the inner vision was opened, and the meridians in the body were looming. Zheng Yubai did not observe the meridians, but went straight to the optic nerve system, wanting to see what changes had happened to the eyes and why the vision was so much better than before. Could it be that the light was not an attack but a help
When Zheng Yubai looked inside his optic nerve, he was stunned. He had seen his optic nerve system before, and it was no different from that of others, except that the cells seemed to be more active. But now it was different. The optic nerve cells, which were originally the same as those of ordinary people, were twice as thick, and the metabolic rate was several times faster than usual. The capillaries continuously transported nutrients and blood to the eyes, supporting the strong vision.
"What on earth is going on?" Zheng Yubai looked at this new scene in amazement, not knowing the mystery behind it. Compared to the universe, whose mysteries humans are constantly exploring, the human body also hides huge secrets, and is even more magical.
In any case, Zheng Yubai already knew the source of superhuman vision. In his guess, it was probably because the strong light stimulated the growth of certain cells in the body, which led to the current situation.
After going around in his body and finding nothing abnormal, Zheng Yubai returned to the real world.
After regaining consciousness, Zheng Yubai looked at his watch. Half an hour had passed. The redwood door was still tightly closed. There was no movement at all, and he didn't know how the meeting was going.
Opposite Zheng Yubai, two men in white were looking at him. When they saw Zheng Yubai open his eyes, the muscles on their faces twitched slightly without being noticed.
"Hey, brother, my name is Xu Yong, this is my colleague Mu Hong, what's your name?" One of the men in white, who was about thirty years old, asked with a cough.
"My name is Zheng Yubai." Seeing that the other party was very polite, Zheng Yubai quickly replied.
The two of them changed their expressions at the same time, and they panicked for a moment. Fortunately, Xu Yong was a little older and more sophisticated, so he quickly regained his composure and said, "So you are Zheng Yubai. We have heard of your name a long time ago. I heard that the incident in the Hong Kong entertainment industry was handled by you, and you made a great contribution."
Zheng Yubai scratched his head: "Haha, that's nothing."
"We heard that Warner has made big moves in Jinghai recently. Did you know that?" Xu Yong hesitated and asked tentatively.
Zheng Yubai thought to himself, how could I not know? They were targeting me. But of course he would not say it directly, he just said, "I heard about it, but I don't know the details."
Xu Yong was a little disappointed, but he still chatted with Zheng Yubai about all sorts of things. Zheng Yubai didn't know what he was up to, so he just responded casually, his attention still focused on the meeting room.
Two full hours passed, and there was still no movement in the conference room. Xu Yong and Mu Hong were both a little anxious, looking at the mahogany door from time to time, looking like they wanted to go in and see what was going on. Although Zheng Yubai was also a little worried, he didn't show it, and continued to chat with Xu Yong.
"Ding... Ding... Ding..." A grandfather clock at the end of the corridor chimed, and it was already ten o'clock in the evening. The meeting lasted for more than three hours, and the mahogany door seemed to have been waiting for the bell. After the echo of the tenth bell gradually dissipated, the door finally opened.
The first to come out were Xu Heixing and Master Yan. They were just like when they came in, with smiling faces on their faces, talking as they walked out. Only Zheng Yubai saw the cold light in Xu Heixing's eyes.
"Brother Xu, why are you in such a hurry? Wait for me." Just as Xu Heixing walked to Zheng Yubai's side, someone behind him said.
Zheng Yubai looked over and saw a lean old man dressed as a Taoist priest walking slowly towards him. He recognized him at a glance as the head of Yipintang, Li Zongwei, whom Sylvester had been collecting information on and planning to assassinate.
"Haha, Taoist Wu Chen wants to talk to me about something." Xu Heixing turned around with a smile, a flash of murderous intent in his eyes, all of which fell into Zheng Yubai's eyes.
"Can't I just come and catch up with you if I have nothing to do?" Li Zongwei's Taoist name is "Wu Chen Zi", so ordinary believers and friends in Yan Dao Tang call him Taoist Priest Wu Chen.
"Of course, no problem. I'm planning to have a few drinks with Master Yan. Is Taoist Wuchen interested?" Seeing Xu Heixing's bright smile when he spoke, no one would doubt his feelings for Li Zongwei. But only Zheng Yubai knew that these people had more than one thick mask on their faces. When they took off one layer, there was another layer. People could never figure out what their true faces were like.
"Old Taoist priest, I do know a Chinese restaurant. They have several specialties and the Moutai liquor there is also authentic. I wonder if you are interested." Lee Chong Wei seemed to be unaware of the murderous intent behind Xu Heixing's smile, and instead stroked his beard and said.
"That's great." Xu Heixing said. Master Yan beside him also had no objection, so the three of them took four bodyguards and went to the Chinese restaurant that Li Zongwei mentioned.
Before leaving, Zheng Yubai stole a glance into the conference room and saw several old men arguing about something through the crack of the slightly opened mahogany door. Someone even slammed the table, and it seemed that they had a huge disagreement.
Zheng Yubai didn't know what was discussed during the meeting, but judging from the expressions on Xu Heixing and Li Zongwei's faces, the situation was probably not favorable for Black Star Company.
Everything had to wait and see. Thinking of Xu Heixing's deep scheming, Zheng Yubai felt that this trip to London might not end well. The two major organizations under Yandaotang might start a fierce undercurrent fight.
A total of seven people took three cars to the Chinese restaurant that Li Zongwei mentioned. The restaurant was on a very busy commercial street. Although it was already past ten o'clock in the evening, the lights were still bright and the door was open to welcome customers.
Li Zongwei and his bodyguard got in the first car. He walked to the door, and the two beautiful women in cheongsam bowed to him and said something. Li Zongwei seemed to be familiar with them, nodding and smiling, while the bodyguard behind him took out some banknotes and stuffed them into the hands of the two beautiful women.
"I don't know whether the food is delicious or the woman is pretty." Young Master Yan and Xu Heixing got out of the car together. Seeing this scene from afar, they said sarcastically.
"Is beauty a feast for the eyes?" Xu Heixing said with a double meaning, and the two smiled at each other and walked over together. Zheng Yubai and Xu Yongmuhong followed behind, observing the surrounding situation and protecting the safety of the two.
After entering the restaurant, there were still many guests in the lobby on the first floor, which was a bit noisy. The receptionist led everyone to the private room on the second floor. The private room was quiet and spacious, and the decoration was very Chinese. It seemed that this restaurant was willing to spend a lot of time and effort, no wonder the business was good.
"Master Wu Chen, I've been in London for such a long time, but you never brought me out to eat. Why are you so enthusiastic when Boss Xu comes? Isn't this a bit biased?" Young Master Yan said half-jokingly as he sat down.
These people always speak half-truths and half-lies, and none of their words can be believed. Zheng Yubai stood behind Xu Heixing, and after hearing what Master Yan said and looking at the indifferent expression on his face, he guessed that he and Lee Chong Wei must have an unhappy relationship.
"Mr. Yan is so busy, how can I have time to treat you?" Li Zongwei said slowly. He handed the menu on the table to Xu Heixing and Mr. Yan, "Everyone, order whatever you want. This meal is on me."
Master Yan didn't look at the menu, but smiled and said to the waiter who was waiting on the side: "Just give me twelve of the most expensive dishes. If this meal is less than two thousand pounds, don't blame me for burning your place down."
"Two thousand pounds?" The waiter was dumbfounded. For a wealthy man, two thousand pounds for a meal might not be a big deal, but considering the grade of this restaurant, a top-notch meal would not cost more than five hundred pounds, and it would include lobster, shark fin, bird's nest, abalone and other expensive dishes. So Master Yan's request was simply unreasonable.
"What? You can't do it?" Li Zongwei didn't seem to take Master Yan's obvious provocation seriously. Instead, he raised his eyebrows and shouted at the waiter.
The waiters retreated in a hurry, sweating all over their foreheads. Zheng Yubai watched from the side and couldn't help but sigh at the innocence of the lower class. These big guys were scheming against each other, but they made this adaptation suffer. It was a bit of bullying.
"Two thousand pounds is nothing to Taoist Wuchen. I heard that your Yipintang now has 100,000 believers. The monthly membership fee must be millions, right?" Before Master Yan even started eating, he took a toothpick and put it in his mouth. This action, which looked like that of a gangster, was in stark contrast to his elegant appearance.
"How can there be so much? It's far less than Boss Xu's big business." Li Zongwei laughed and said calmly.
Xu Heixing had been silent until now, but his face suddenly darkened: "Master Wuchen, at the meeting today you kept saying that my business has not been doing well in the past five years and that you want to take over the business of the safe apartment. What does this mean?"
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the private room suddenly froze. There was silence all around, and everyone's expression was a little nervous. Zheng Yubai seemed to be able to hear the heartbeats of everyone in the room. (To be continued)