In the evening, Lin Xiaotang received an invitation from the Ministry of Commerce and the Peking Chamber of Commerce, inviting him to a banquet at the Central Hotel in Wangfujing. In addition to several names from Peking's business circles, Zhou Sijing's name was listed first in the signature. .

Lin Xiaotang looked at the invitation in his hand and couldn't help but smile. Qin Han had just informed him of the surveillance of Chunlai Teahouse and Zhou Sijing. Coincidentally, Zhou Sijing entered the teahouse through the back door. The two seemed to be suspected of having a secret conversation. Shortly after Zhou Sijing left, , Gu Daming hurriedly handed it over to the assistant to take care of it, while he took a suitcase and quietly ran out of the city to hide. It seemed that the relationship between the two was not simple, and the perfect telegram that Gu Daming received, It is also very likely that it is to be passed on to Zhou Sijing.

Wanquan-Gu Daming-Zhou Sijing seems to be a complete communication channel, but I don’t know what secrets these people hide. Now it seems that these people are not affiliated with the Central Command, the Military Command, or Japan. Regardless of whether it is a human being or the puppet government, the identity of the three people is really an intriguing question.

Qin Han was a little worried. He looked at Guo Zhui, who was standing next to him, and secretly winked at him, but Guo Zhui just smiled and continued to lean on the window sill, carefully wiping his Colt revolver.

Qin Han plucked up the courage and said: "Boss, this Zhou Sijing has such a complicated background. I think it's best not to get involved personally. This person has a very close relationship with the Japanese. I'm afraid...".

Lin Xiaotang smiled easily and waved his hand, "Don't worry, he just likes our business and is just greedy for money. Otherwise, he wouldn't go to all the trouble to get so many businessmen to accompany him. The key is that he still has value and is useful. With him here, we can follow the clues and dig out the complete secret. Just wait a little longer, and sooner or later his life will be yours."

…

The Central Hotel is a four-story pseudo-Gothic building to the south of Wangfujing. It is said to have been built by Ningbo businessmen twenty years ago. It has gone through many ups and downs over the years, although it has changed hands several times. But the business is still booming, and it is still second only to the Liuguo Hotel in Peking City.

There was a low traffic lighthouse at the intersection. Two policemen in black uniforms were listlessly directing the traffic. When they saw Lin Xiaotang's car approaching, their eyes lit up. They straightened their backs and quickly guided the car to the Central Hotel. 's doorway.

This car was given to Lin Xiaotang by Bai Jingqi. The old man is not used to riding in cars. He still has several rickshaw drivers at home. They use rickshaws to go in and out, and horse-drawn carriages for longer distances. Therefore, this brand new car is parked at home. I haven't used it in half a year.

Lin Xiaotang got out of the car and motioned to Guo Zhui. Guo Zhui understood, smiled at the two policemen, and handed them a few bills, "Brother, thank you for your work." The two policemen smiled happily, bowed and bowed.

"Boss Lin." Zhou Sijing, wearing a black coat, had already come out of the foyer with two of his men.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while before walking into the Central Hotel side by side.

Walking into the hotel, Lin Xiaotang discovered that the interior was entirely Japanese style, mixed with the original Western furnishings, making it look nondescript.

Seeing Lin Xiaotang's surprised expression, Zhou Sijing hurriedly explained that it turned out that since the "July 7th Incident" and the fall of Peiping, the place had been taken over by the Japanese. Although it was open to the public, most of the people receiving it were Japanese, and the wooden floors were laid. and tatami mats, but only on the first floor. The chefs and waiters on the first floor are also from Japan and are responsible for receiving Japanese people. The Iron Lion Alley not far away is the Japanese North China Front Army Headquarters, so here A portion of the guest room is also set aside as dormitories for headquarters personnel.

But the second floor is still managed by Chinese people, said to be former employees of the Central Hotel, and they still serve authentic Beijing flavor.

Looking at the Japanese people passing by, Lin Xiaotang felt indescribably disgusted. He knew very well what Zhou Sijing was thinking. He wanted to use this to prove how close his relationship with the Japanese was. As for what he wanted to achieve, he would probably know it soon. Will take Lin Xiaotang to chat alone.

Sure enough, the second floor is still decorated in Chinese style, and most of the people coming and going are Chinese. Zhou Sijing booked the largest room today, but there are only seven of them in total, so the spacious table looks a bit lonely. .

Fortunately, Zhou Sijing's eloquence was good, and he soon heightened the somewhat awkward atmosphere. Under his instruction, several business celebrities from Peiping frequently toasted to Lin Xiaotang. It didn't take long for the seven of them to drink up three bottles of the wine in the cellar. Erguotou treasures.

Several people were a little drunk, so they talked a lot more casually. The topic unknowingly turned to women. When they talked about the Japanese restaurant downstairs, several people had lewd smiles on their faces. Zhou Sijing simply pulled the chair next to Lin Xiaotang. , "Brother Lin, I dare not say anything else. If you are interested in Japanese women, I can help you arrange them in a moment. No matter if they are geishas or waiters below, as long as you fall in love with her, there is nothing you can't do. I don’t know, but this Japanese woman has a different flavor from the one here, so respectful, so gentle..." Zhou Sijing smacked her lips, with endless aftertaste.

The man on the other side took over and said, "Lao Zhou, don't say that. You are so drunk that any woman is the same. But I heard that there is a nightclub in Shanghai that has opened a new thing. What is it called? Love Song Room has a booming business, and other stores want to imitate it, but they can't imitate it. The room is full of imported speakers, so you can sing whatever you want, accompanied by a band, and some even record records, so you can sing whatever you want. There are both, but let me tell you, it’s better to do this, drink and sing at the same time, don’t be in a mood.”

Zhou Sijing immediately perked up, "Yes, yes, that's right, I heard someone mention it, it seems it's called Hero Nightclub. Now it's one of the best places in Shanghai."

Lin Xiaotang was stunned. He never expected that the reputation of Hero Nightclub would be so great in Peiping. Ever since he went to Nanjing to hand over the nightclub, Ke Hua and Santos to Datou and Fatty Shen, he never expected them. The hero has become so prosperous in such a short period of time.

Lin Xiaotang also became interested, his blushing face couldn't help but show excitement, he slapped the table, "Everyone, I'm not talented, that Hero Nightclub is the property of me and a few brothers."

Zhou Sijing and everyone else were stunned, "Really? Brother, you are actually the boss of the hero."

Lin Xiaotang was also a little drunk at this time. He said a glass of wine and waved his left hand, "Someday, if you have free time to go to Shanghai, we will go to Hero. I am not afraid of your jokes. I, the boss, have never gone there. As long as you come to Shanghai , please be sure to inform me and I will make arrangements."

Everyone cheered loudly, and immediately drank a lot of wine.

…

In the tidy bathroom, Lin Xiaotang watched with gloating as Zhou Sijing vomited. In fact, Lin Xiaotang himself drank a lot, but he always had a good drinking capacity, and with the absorption of the ghost's energy, he was basically the same as two wine masters. Plus, his strength has more than doubled, so he can fully cope with such an occasion. However, even so, Lin Xiaotang also felt a little dizzy. There was nothing he could do. People like Zhou Sijing drank to death.

After Zhou Sijing finished vomiting, her face turned a little pale. Lin Xiaotang handed him a glass of water. His steps were sloppy and his eyes were a little dazed. He thanked her repeatedly and drank it in one gulp.

Lin Xiaotang's heart moved, and he took out two cigars from his pocket, and the two of them hid in the bathroom and started puffing away.

Lin Xiaotang tentatively spoke, "Brother Zhou, you invited me here not just for the banquet."

Zhou Sijing laughed, even the drunkenness had subsided a lot. He patted Lin Xiaotang's shoulder hard, "Brother, you are indeed a rising star in the business world. I have heard about your performance in Shanghai. You started from scratch and built such a big company now." , you are not an idle person."

Lin Xiaotang smiled, "Okay, Brother Zhou, why don't I come to your territory to make a living? I will have to rely on you more in the future in Peking, right? Don't worry, hello, me, everyone, as long as the business is booming Come, brother, your benefits are indispensable."

Zhou Sijing's eyes were blurred with drunkenness, and the two of them pointed at each other and laughed.

Zhou Sijing took a deep breath and said, "Actually, these are all trivial matters. In fact, I came to see my brother for something else..."

Before Lin Xiaotang could speak, Zhou Sijing saw a few people approaching from the other end of the corridor. He quickly patted Lin Xiaotang and said, "Brother, there are a few Japanese people I know. I'll go over and say hello. We'll talk later."

Lin Xiaotang looked in his direction and saw several men and women, including an officer in military uniform. When the officer turned around, a graceful figure appeared.

Her hair seemed to have been cut short, and she was wearing a smart and simple suit that accentuated her curvy figure, but it was obviously different from the way she looked in the past when she wore heavy makeup, and her whole person looked elegant and refined.

Lin Xiaotang was stunned, hurriedly hid behind the wall, and secretly looked in Duan Yuran's direction.

Zhou Sijing greeted the officer enthusiastically, and seemed to be very familiar with him. The officer stretched out his hand and patted him hard on the shoulder twice. Zhou Sijing's bones seemed to be lighter and his body was half shorter.

Others, including Duan Yuran, only greeted him lightly and seemed not to recognize him.

Zhou Sijing watched them go down the stairs, and then returned to the bathroom door. When she saw Lin Xiaotang's eyes following the people who were going downstairs, she suddenly became happy, "Brother, that woman is attracted to her."

Lin Xiaotang quickly shook his head.

Zhou Sijing said with a smile: "It's not a good idea if you fall in love with her. I advise you not to mess with those women."

"Why." Lin Xiaotang was curious.

Zhou Sijing said mysteriously: "You don't know that the Central Hotel has hosted a meeting of the Japanese in the past two days. The people who attended the meeting were elites from various secret service agencies. Needless to say, the woman must be, you said, such a woman Do you dare to touch it?"

Lin Xiaotang's heart moved and he nodded quickly, "That's right, that's right." Then he thought about it, "By the way, that thing you just said was..."
Chapter completed!