novelaction Chapter 1140 Agreement Reached
Chapter 1140 Agreement Reached
"So you're saying you're unwilling?" Gui'er asked, still harboring doubts.
“Miss, although I didn’t agree with you working with those revolutionaries before, I also hate traitors. Smuggling rice is partly to make money, and partly to do something for our own people. I never expected to be targeted by Liu Lanfang. I definitely did not provoke or provoke her.”
"During this period, I interacted with Liu Lanfang and her father, Liu Tiecheng, and also investigated the situation around her. Liu Tiecheng is a die-hard traitor. He had close ties with the Japanese when he was in Shanghai. He said he even escaped from the Kuomintang's anti-traitor squad. Therefore, he attaches great importance to security. Zhao Tianhu is one of the henchmen he recruited to protect his family. Moreover, Zhao Tianhu is a desperate and particularly ruthless man. He has no other backers in Hong Kong, only the women of the Liu family, so he is relatively loyal. It would be difficult for others to bribe him. Liu Lanfang is just using her father's authority to order Zhao Tianhu to harm people."
“So you’re just going to let her harm Miss? I think this woman is ruthless. As long as she feels Miss is an obstacle, she’ll do something to her.” A-Cheng said, “If you don’t dare to get rid of her, then I will.”
“Ah Cheng, don’t be impulsive. The thugs they’ve bribed aren’t just Zhao Tianhu; there are others with exceptional skills, no less than ours. If your operation fails, won’t you also implicate Miss?” Wu Mingqiang sighed and said, “Actually, I didn’t want you to know about this. Since you’re so eager now, I’ll tell you anyway. I want to use their strength against them. Aren’t the revolutionaries sending people over again? Let’s find them and use their power to get rid of this father and daughter. Whether it’s the revolutionaries or the Kuomintang, it doesn’t matter. But it’s best if we ourselves don’t get involved.”
Gui'er said worriedly, "Since Brother Zhu passed away, there have been no leads to contact the organization. Otherwise, I wouldn't be so worried."
Wu Mingqiang reached out and patted Gui'er's head, saying, "Gui'er, I hope you can believe me. Although I don't have the ability to get rid of them right now, I will definitely do anything you want to do, okay? I will never harm you. Please believe me just this once."
Gui'er looked at Wu Mingqiang. Indeed, if he really wanted to harm her, he would have had the chance to do so just now. Even if Acheng had come, it was uncertain who would have won. More importantly, Gui'er still believed in the friendship she had shared with Wu Mingqiang over the years.
"Ok."
After the three of them reached an agreement, they lost interest in the picnic and drove back. As soon as they got back to the neighborhood, they saw Dingxiang standing at the villa entrance, looking out with a worried expression. When she saw them, she quickly ran out and peered through the car window before the car had even come to a complete stop, as if checking to make sure the three of them were alright.
Seeing that the three of them were safe and sound, he breathed a sigh of relief, paused for a moment, and then smiled apologetically and said, "Well, you're back. I asked Sister Ying to make some of Jiangcheng's specialties today. Dinner will be very sumptuous."
Gui'er knew that Dingxiang must have heard about it from Acheng and was worried about them, so she smiled and said, "Dingxiang, it's okay, don't worry."
Dingxiang glanced nervously at Wu Mingqiang, then breathed a sigh of relief and said with a smile, "Oh, that's good. We're all on the same side, so let's stay together and stay safe."
After the standoff, the group was still a bit awkward. They finished their meal in silence, and Gui'er went upstairs to read.
A little while later, Dingxiang brought over some cookies and fruit and, trying to make conversation, said, "Miss, you didn't eat much during your picnic today, so I've cut up some fruit for you. Have some."
Gui'er nodded and continued reading.
Dingxiang asked somewhat uneasily from the side, "Um, Brother Cheng already told me everything, are you just going to believe Brother Qiang like this?"
Gui'er closed the book, sighed, and said, "Then what do you think we should do?"
Dingxiang sighed and nodded, saying, "That's right. Miss has always been kind and generous, and I expected you to do this. Actually, Acheng and I were also shocked when we found out about Qiang. As soon as Acheng saw the photo you had tucked in the book, he rushed out immediately. He was afraid that Qiang would harm you. It's good that you two were able to reach an agreement, but..."
She swallowed hard, glancing towards the study door as if afraid someone was eavesdropping, and only turned back after confirming no one was around. She craned her neck, leaned close to Gui'er's ear, and whispered, "Wu Mingqiang, A-Cheng used to be an assassin. Before, the Second Young Master managed to keep him in check at the Marshal's Mansion, but now it's just the two of us women. Who knows what will happen? Miss, I'll listen to you. You must be careful. From this incident, it seems Brother A-Cheng is still loyal..."
Gui'er was stunned. She hadn't expected that Dingxiang was also a thoughtful person.
She rubbed her temples, sighed, and said, "Are you reminding me to be wary of Angkor Wat?"
Dingxiang's face showed a hint of sincerity: "Miss, I'm not telling you to be wary of anyone, it's just that this world is too dangerous, and people's hearts are hidden behind a layer of skin. No one can say for sure what will happen in the future. It's good that you cherish old friendships, but when it really comes down to life and death, even a little bit of soft-heartedness could harm you."
She clutched the handkerchief, her knuckles turning white: "If you trust me, feel free to tell me anything you're unsure about in the future. Although I don't have any great abilities, I can always think of things for you. We've come all the way from the Marshal's Mansion to Hong Kong; we're no longer mistress and servant, we're sisters."
Gui'er felt a warmth in her heart when she saw the sincerity in her eyes, and nodded: "I understand, I won't stand on ceremony with you."
Dingxiang breathed a sigh of relief, then gave a few more instructions to "get some rest" before taking the empty plate downstairs.
The study returned to silence. Gui'er gazed at the moonlight outside the window. Dingxiang's words, like a fine needle, gently pierced her feigned calm. Yes, people's hearts are unpredictable. She was willing to trust Wu Mingqiang, but she couldn't completely let her guard down.
Just then, a knock sounded at the door, and Wu Mingqiang's voice came from outside: "Gui'er, may I come in?"
Gui'er responded with "Come in," and he pushed open the door, holding a small box in his hands. He stood at the door, looking somewhat flustered, unlike his usual decisive self.
"Still not asleep?" He walked to the desk and placed the box on it. "I'm sorry you had to go through this today."
Gui'er didn't speak, waiting for him to continue.
“I kept it from you before because I was afraid you would worry and I was afraid you wouldn’t believe me.” Wu Mingqiang’s voice was very low, with a hint of regret. “I know I shouldn’t have kept this from you, but I thought I would wait until I found solid evidence and dealt with Liu Tiecheng and his daughter once and for all before I would tell you the truth… I didn’t think it through, and I’m sorry.”