Chapter 294: Tianchan Grand Stage(1/2)
After lunch, Lu Xiyan asked Yan Lei to drive him out. On the way, he got out of the car and first met Guo Hanjie to learn about the preparations before the operation. Then he went to the "Chengji" tailor shop alone.
Ding Pengfei has been waiting here for a long time.
"Second brother, have you brought a weapon?"
"Bring it, a pistol."
"Save the pistol, we are going to see the show, what are we doing with the gun?" Lu Xiyan ordered.
"But, without a pistol, how can I protect your safety sir?" Ding Pengfei asked in confusion.
"Do you need weapons to bring in Boss Gu's place?" Lu Xiyan said while putting on makeup for himself, "Don't worry, we are very safe. Lu Jinshi dare not take action on the Tianchan stage."
A few minutes later, a middle-aged man with a yellow face and a bit sick appeared in front of Ding Pengfei.
"Crutch." Lu Xiyan gave a faint command.
Ding Pengfei quickly handed over a heavy and dark crutch. This was made by Tan Si who asked someone to make a lot of money. It was not just a crutch, but a slight twist of the head of the stick, but a long sword with a thin blade that was three feet long.
It is not only a prop for Lu Xiyan to disguise his "military advisor" but also a weapon for him to defend himself when necessary.
"Second brother, have we bought the show ticket?" Lu Xiyan got into the car and asked Ding Pengfei, who was sitting in the driver's seat.
"Sir, did you not buy a ticket?"
"Me, this Tan Si..." Lu Xiyan was stunned. What should I do about this?
"Well, sir, why don't you look in your coat pocket? When the fourth brother went out, he gave a special instructions and said, "Don't forget what pocket?" Ding Pengfei said.
Lu Xiyan reached out and touched it. Sure enough, he touched two pieces of paper. He took it out and saw that it was indeed a ticket for the Tianchan Big Stage, and the date was this afternoon.
The second floor private room, elegant seat, and the number is quite auspicious, No. 18.
Although the mountains and rivers are broken and people's livelihood is difficult, the concession has given rise to a deformed prosperity due to the influx of refugees and wealthy people seeking security protection.
A large number of people and funds influxes not only caused soaring prices, but also increased consumption, temporary safety and mental reliance, and most people live in a daze.
The famous opera masters of the North and South gathered in the isolated island, and the talented people of various schools competed for it, which can be said to be quite prosperous.
When listening to operas, watching movies, watching operas, and concerts, even if young men and women do not have the ability to appreciate, they will buy tickets to go to the theater, which is called "follow fashion."
The play performed this afternoon is the traditional famous drama "The Cat for the Prince" of the Tianchan stage. This is a familiar story. It has been passed down for thousands of years. Even an ordinary person knows what a bizarre story it is.
"good!"
Lu Xiyan is also half a fan. He was influenced by his father since he was a child. He went to the theater to watch opera when he was very young. His first phonograph at home was the "Drunk Concubine" by the famous Peking Opera actor Mei Lanfang.
The old man never gets tired of listening to it, and the phonograph and record were destroyed in the bombing of Zhabei. Now when I think about it, I still feel a little sad.
This is not the first time Lu Xiyan has been here on the Tianchan Big Stage. The last time he came, he was with Meng Fanxing, which was Mr. Mei Lanfang's farewell performance in Shanghai.
After Mr. Mei Lanfang left, the Tianchan stage lost its largest pillar. After that, the popularity was depressed for a long time. Mr. Gu invited some famous actors from the north and slowly recovered his vitality.
But it is still a lot different from its heyday.
The ticket price of Tianchan Big Stage is not cheap. When it was at its peak, a performance could be sold for 3,000 oceans, and this record has not been broken yet.
You know, the total seats of a Tiantang stage are less than one thousand.
The ticket prices for famous actors are naturally higher, ordinary ones are lower, and sometimes they are discounted and promoted. Therefore, ordinary people can accept the cost of listening to a show if they don’t like famous actors.
Lu Jinshi brought a man, Ding Songqiao.
In Shanghai, there are not many people who can make him absolutely trust. Ding Songqiao is one, and these days, Ding Songqiao has run around and no mistakes have happened.
He naturally trusts.
The second floor private room is the best location. It costs 80 yuan in one afternoon, and most of the time it is vacant.
The worst is twenty oceans.
Lu Xiyan’s No. 18 was slightly behind, and it cost 24 oceans.
24 yuan is enough for a family of five to live a very decent life in Shanghai for a month, but here it will be gone in one afternoon, not including other services.
"Sir, it's almost two o'clock." Ding Pengfei leaned over and whispered in Lu Xiyan's ear.
"Don't be impatient for a moment." Lu Xiyan calmly said.
"yes."
As a sniper, the most important thing is to be patient. If you just meet someone with your husband, you are a little anxious. Ding Pengfei couldn't help but remind himself in his heart.
As soon as we arrived at two o'clock, a slight knock came from the door behind us.
"Is it Mr. Chu's private room?"
Lu Xiyan gave Ding Pengfei a look and signaled him to open the door.
Ding Pengfei got up from his seat, walked slowly over, and gently opened the door: "Who are you?"
"My surname is Lu, I made an appointment with Mr. Chu." A man at the door, with a pale face and no beard, was very elegant. He took off his top hat with his right hand, bent down slightly, and explained.
"Then please come in." Ding Pengfei made a way out and let Lu Jinshi walk in.
All the guests came, and Lu Xiyan also stood up with a crutch and greeted him a little.
"It's been cold recently. Chu's body was a bit cold and he rarely went out. Please forgive me, Brother Lu." Lu Xiyan pretended to cough twice. "Brother Lu, please sit down."
"Thank you, Brother Chu." Lu Jinshi walked over and sat down.
Ding Songqiao came forward with an exquisite mahogany box.
"This is Cordyceps sinensis, a nourishing medicine. I have a little care. Please don't refuse!" Lu Jinshi took the box and put it on the table, pushed it towards Lu Xiyan.
"I have heard of Brother Lu's name for a long time. Everyone knows Boss Du's right-hand man, Shanghai, and everyone knows it. But we used to belong to two major forces. We have always been a well water that does not violate the river water. We have no merits and will not receive any rewards. Besides, such a heavy gift, Mr. Chu dare not accept it." Lu Xiyan said calmly.
"Brother Chu is now considered a member of the Party and the country. We are comrades on the same front. Why should we give gifts between comrades like this?" Lu Jinshi smiled elegantly.
"Mr. Lu, if we talk about anti-Japanese war, then we have the same goals, but if we talk about other things, there is no need." Lu Xiyan said coldly.
"Mr. Chu is rejecting Mr. Lu's kindness?" Lu Jinshi's face could not see any emotion, but his tone was already a little dissatisfied.
After all, he is not a small person.
"It depends on what Mr. Lu is intended."
"I hope Mr. Chu can give it to me about the batch of arms in Fein's hands." Lu Jinshi said directly.
"Oh, Mr. Lu wants me to give me a lesson?" Lu Xiyan also pondered and analyzed the purpose of Lu Jinshi's appointment with him.
However, "arms" are also very important to him, and it is impossible to give it to Lu Jinshi.
"Mr. Chu withdrew from the competition, even if Lu owes Mr. Chu a favor." Lu Jinshi said with his fist.
"I'm afraid I'm willing to withdraw from the competition, and you may not be able to get this batch of arms." Lu Xiyan smiled, "You don't even know who the arms are in, how can you compete?"
"Mr. Chu, what does this mean?"
"Tang Jin didn't tell you, between Fei Han and Andre, is it Andre who really controls the situation, not Fein?"
"Yes, Fein is indeed not the main person, so we will communicate directly with Andre in the next step." Lu Jinshi said.
"How does Mr. Lu plan to communicate with Andre?"
"It won't be a problem for Mr. Chu to worry about this." Lu Jinshi said.
"It's not impossible to ask me to withdraw from the competition. Twenty Mauser pistols, twenty flower mechanisms, and three thousand bullets, two hundred grenades, and one hundred and fifty kilograms of explosives. As long as Mr. Lu can give me so many things, Mr. Chu immediately ordered the withdrawal of the game." Lu Xiyan said.
"Mr. Chu has a big appetite. Can you eat so much arms?"
"Mr. Lu, the conditions are here. Whether you agree or not is up to you, Chu will not force others to do anything." Lu Xiyan picked up the teacup and took a sip.
"Ten box cannons, five flower mechanisms, 1,500 bullets, 100 grenades, and 100 pounds of explosives!" Lu Jinshi gritted his teeth, "Mr. Chu, this is the limit I can agree to."
Lu Xiyan pondered for a moment: "Add two more radio stations."
"Two radio stations, no."
"If Mr. Lu doesn't even agree to this condition, then I'll forgive Chu for not be able to believe your sincerity."
"Okay, the deal is done." Lu Jinshi said, "Mr. Chu must immediately order your subordinates to stop all actions against Fein and Andre."
"Yes, but you have to wait until Mr. Lu has what he promised to get."
"Mr. Chu, what do you mean?" Lu Jinshi was angry and stood up and asked.
"Mr. Lu, the key to doing business is to pay money and deliver goods at the same time. If you don't give me anything, just ask me to stop doing everything. If you regret it afterwards and don't give it, who can I ask for to reason?"
"I, Lu Jinshi, promised you, and I will never regret it!"
"Is that true? Do you dare to establish a document?" Lu Xiyan asked back.
"I dare to stand up, do you dare to accept it?"
"What's the matter!" Lu Xiyan smiled.
Take the paper and pen.
Soon, a piece of verb was written.
"If there is no seal, you can also have a hand seal, and you can write the date..."
After blowing the ink traces dry, Lu Xiyan put it away very seriously: "Mr. Lu, you actually leave the documents. Then let's make an agreement. I immediately order to stop all actions against Fein and Andre."
To be continued...