sea ​​situation

Lu Ming walked out of the lobby. Dozens of big and small bosses stood at the bottom of the steps in the courtyard outside, bowed together and said, "I'll wait to see Master Lu."

It was entering the hall just now, and now it is leaving the hall. Once in and out, the etiquette is different again.

Although Lu Ming was already a member of his own family when he entered the lobby, he had not yet entered the ancestral temple. According to formal etiquette, he had to bow down to the gods of the Cao Gang's past lords in order to obtain his own family status.

During the discussion a few days ago, Ning Qi believed that Lu Ming had studied abroad, and these old rules and etiquette were not suitable for him, so they were omitted.

After clarifying the identity of one's own family, the etiquette of acceptance also changed.

Lu Ming didn't know why, so he had no choice but to bow and return the salute.After going in and out, and saluting non-stop, he was already sweating, and he had never been subject to such rules when he grew up.

"Okay, let's leave, we brothers gathered together today, we won't return if we don't get drunk. It's a celebration of Lu Ming becoming a member of our Cao Gang." Ning Zetao shouted from above.

There was a burst of laughter from the crowd up and down the lobby. The leader said this not only to have a big banquet, but also to distribute rewards. This is a customary rule of the Cao Gang.

The big and small bosses gathered at the entrance of the main hall today are usually scattered at the entrances of the branch halls, each controlling a certain area.

Each branch hall pays money to the upper management according to its own turnover on a seasonal basis. If the poorer branch halls are indeed unable to make ends meet, they do not need to pay money, but they also enjoy rewards from the gang leader.

The Cao Gang treats each brother differently, and many brothers still rely on coolies to live, so rewarding money can be said to be timely rain for them, at least it can improve their poor life.

Now, in the name of Lu Ming becoming a member of the Cao Gang, Ning Zetao can distribute more rewards to poorer areas.

Whether it is the Yangtze River or the canal, the economic situation on both sides of the river is different, and the gap between rich and poor is very large in many places.

Shanghai, Jiangsu, and Zhejiang are naturally rich areas, but Jiangxi, Anhui, Shandong, and Hebei are relatively poor.

The Cao Gang has also taken the opportunity to achieve some balance over the years, but the range is not large. If the wealth is completely equalized, the brothers in the rich areas will have opinions. Their money is not blown by strong winds, but it is also tied up by many brothers. earned on the belt.

Everyone left happily, ready to open their bellies and enjoy the feast of the leader.

Ning Zetao led Lu Ming to a small house with a garden, followed by Yuan Mingzhu and Ning Xiner. The two girls were very well-behaved today.

A person in the room was sitting on a chair drinking tea. When he saw Ning Zetao, Lu Ming and others coming in, he quickly stood up and said with a smile, "This is Brother Lu, right? I've been looking forward to it for a long time."

Lu Ming saw that this person was only in his early 30s, with a medium build and ordinary clothes, like a small businessman running the rivers and lakes, but his eyes were heroic.

"Brother, this is Mr. Dong, the owner of the last shipment. Mr. Dong asked me to invite you and thank you in person." Ning Zetao laughed.

"There's nothing to be thankful for. It's all our own people. You don't need to thank your own people for helping your own people." Lu Ming laughed.

"Your Majesty Dong Liwu, Brother Lu will take care of you on the ground in Shanghai in the future." The man stretched out his hand and said with a smile.

Lu Ming stretched out his hand to hold it, feeling that the other party's hand was very firm and powerful, and said, "It's much better than me to have a big brother take care of you.

"Brother Lu's words are too modest. If it wasn't for Brother Lu's help last time, it would have been a big trouble. I guess few people in Shanghai can settle it." Mr. Dong cupped his hands.

"That's not my credit, I begged others to do it, I was just running errands." Lu Ming said frankly.The fact is also the same, if this kind of thing happens a second time, he probably can't do anything about it.

"You can find useful people, and useful people are willing to give you face and take such a big responsibility for you. This is the true skill of Brother Lu." Mr. Dong's words are very real, not exaggerated at all.

Lu Ming smiled and didn't answer. He can only pretend to be confused now, and it's not appropriate to talk too much. President Sheng's help must not be revealed, and he must not add trouble to her.

After everyone sat down, Lu Ming looked this Mr. Dong up and down, his eyes were almost hooked.

"Cough, Lu Ming." Yuan Mingzhu couldn't help it anymore, and coughed, feeling that it was a bit impolite for Lu Ming to look at people like this.

"It's okay, Brother Lu is looking at me, he must be wondering if this person is transformed by a devil with a blue face and fangs." Mr. Dong laughed loudly.

"Uh, it's kind of...indeed, that's what it means." Lu Ming laughed foolishly.

"Brother Lu, did you see anything? I wish I had three heads and six arms, but unfortunately I don't." Mr. Dong smiled and raised his hands to show Lu Ming his body.

"Well, the national government has nothing to do, and this kind of stupid propaganda has aroused our curiosity. They should have done better." Lu Ming shook his head unconsciously.

Lu Ming was indeed looking at this Mr. Dong, mainly because he was too curious. Of course, he knew that there would never be monsters with green faces and fangs in the world. People with three heads and six arms only live in children's fairy tale world.

The Ozawa he just captured is the embodiment of evil, even so, Ozawa is like a dog, and there is no animal at all on the outside.

In real life, of course there are good people and evil people, otherwise the world would not be able to tell the good from the ugly.

But after hearing too much of the Kuomintang’s propaganda, I still want to see why the Kuomintang has such propaganda. Are the Communists really made of special materials?So it will deform?

Now the real person is in front of him, with his arms outstretched for inspection.Lu Ming couldn't help feeling that he was stupid enough to be disturbed by such clumsy propaganda.

"Brother Lu, see clearly this time. With my appearance, I'm afraid you won't take a second look when you walk on the street." Mr. Dong put down his hands, pulled his clothes, and said with a smile.

"No, I think Mr. Dong's eyes are piercing, and he seems to be able to see through the world." Lu Ming praised from the bottom of his heart.

"To change the world, people like me alone are not enough. If we have more friends like Brother Lu, we might be able to do it. So I have repeatedly expressed to Master Ning that I want to thank Brother Lu for his help." Said this When talking, Mr. Dong's eyes became more energetic.

"Actually, Mr. Dong doesn't need to thank me. I was helping my elder brother and my fiancée. I really didn't think too much about it." Lu Ming said sincerely.

"I know, but I and my colleagues still thank you sincerely. If you really treat us as demons, even if it's for Ning Gangzhu or Miss Yuan, you won't reach out to help, right? This shows that you still treat us as demons. As someone who can help." Mr. Dong laughed.

Lu Ming thought for a while, then grinned and said, "Mr. Dong is very good at persuading people, and he is very reasonable, and his logic is very rigorous. I don't think I can agree or disagree."

Everyone laughed, and Ning Zetao said with a smile: "Let's talk while drinking. Apart from thanking you, Mr. Dong, there is one more thing that needs your consent, or help."

Lu Ming said with a smile: "Then let's talk about the business first, and then drink after the business is done, otherwise the wine will not be solid."

"Brother Lu is afraid that we will get him drunk and then drag him into the water. He is very vigilant." Mr. Dong looked at Yuan Mingzhu and laughed.

"That's not true. This is my professional habit. I don't drink alcohol when I'm talking about business, and I don't talk about business after drinking. I'm afraid Mr. Dong doesn't know my occupation. I run a detective agency." Lu Ming also laughed.

"Well, the character developed by professional habits is pretty good, so let me make it clear. We want to borrow your and Ms. Yuan's radio stations for a while, because several of our radio stations have been destroyed." Mr. Dong said solemnly .

"Hmm..." Lu Ming pondered.

It is said that the radio station is installed here in Caobang, and if Mr. Dong obtains the consent of Ning Zetao and Yuan Mingzhu, he can use it secretly.People don't do this, but ask for his consent, which shows that the other party respects him very much.

But on the other hand, if they used the radio secretly and Lu Ming didn't know about it, then if something happened, Lu Ming wouldn't be implicated.

Now that Lu Ming knew and agreed, once something happened, Lu Ming would not be able to escape.This means huge risks, and there is no corresponding benefit.

Mr. Dong seemed to see what he was thinking, and said with a smile: "Indeed, we can't offer any reciprocal conditions in exchange for the benefits of using the radio station, but we are not doing it for our own benefit, we are doing it for the working people of the whole of China."

Lu Ming looked at Ning Zetao, and said with a smile: "Mr. Dong is waiting for the big hat to be removed. If I don't agree, there is nothing I can do. Otherwise, I will be against the working people of the whole of China. What do you think, big brother?"

Everyone laughed again, and they all relaxed. Lu Ming naturally agreed when he said this.