Spy Wars: I can get rewards by being a bully!

Chapter 585 Why does Matsuzaki obey Lin Ze’s orders?

The Industrial Exposition Building.

Looking at Zhou Xuejin who was calm and composed, Gao Puyu suddenly became furious.

This kind of person is like this, not only is he very jealous, but he is also brainless. The less anxious others are, the more anxious he becomes. The more anxious he becomes, the more he wants to prove himself.

Gao Puyu spends his days either drinking and having sex in the brothel or smoking heavily in the opium den. He grew up being flattered by the servants around him. How could he have any cunning or scheming?

He believed the girls in the brothel who praised him for his romantic character while suppressing their disgust.

The greatest contribution of this kind of person to the family is to be raised like a pig, eating and waiting to die, and waiting to be hungry when full. But he always fantasizes about becoming the leader of the younger generation of the eight major families, discussing current affairs with a few young masters who are not presentable, and he thinks he can see through the rules and make things happen with a wave of his hand.

Seeing Zhou Xuejin drinking tea leisurely, Gao Puyu could no longer hold back.

"Oh! Brother Zhou is sharp-tongued, but if you, the Zhou family, want to flatter Lin Shengmin, don't drag us all into it! Oh, you are not qualified to represent the Zhou family, you are just a side branch, but I can represent the Gao family. Today I will say this, our eight families are of the same blood, and no one can rely on outsiders for glory! Osako Michimasa, we don't need to show goodwill, and Lin Shengmin, we don't need to curry favor with him!"

As soon as he said this, the meeting place fell into chaos.

Many shopkeepers and bosses began to whisper.

"I think what Master Gao said makes some sense. Our Tianjin business community has formed its own system since the opening of the port. Why should we..."

"I say, you took too much cold medicine and damaged your brain? Do you believe what Gao Shazi said?"

"Whether he is stupid or not, he is the direct descendant of the Gao family after all. What he said is equivalent to standing in front of us. The Gao family can't deny it, right?"

"That's right! I think we should just sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight. As businessmen, we should just do business in a down-to-earth manner! A few days ago, when we saw Lin Shengmin gaining power, the Industrial Promotion Association got a little too close to him. We were intimidated by his power at the time, but now we see that he is not that powerful. It's a bit too much to say that he is bluffing, but it's fair to say that he is exaggerating."

Some people disagree.

"Sitting on the mountain and watching the tigers fight? Ha, Pan Yugui thought so at first, but what about now? Let's not talk about whether to release the people or not, it is impossible to reinstate the official! There is no businessman who fights alone in the world. From Shen Wansan to Hu Xueyan, who fought alone?

Let's not talk about anything else, just look at our eight major families, from shipping to salt industry, which one didn't make a fortune by relying on official positions? It's only been a few years, and you've forgotten everything? Since you're at this gambling table, you have to place a bet. If you don't place a bet, do you still want to sit at this gambling table forever?"

After hearing people's discussions, Gao Puyu became even more proud and looked at Zhou Xuejin provocatively.

Zhou Xuejin said nothing and just lowered his head to drink tea.

After a while, he said softly, "Brother Gao is right about this. I cannot represent the Zhou family, but I have to say this. Xue Jin is not talented, but if Director Lin can use Xue Jin, I will serve you at your service."

Gao Puyu laughed loudly, his duck voice was quite piercing, he almost laughed to tears, "Hahahaha! I say, Mr. Zhou, even if you are not a direct descendant of the Zhou family, at least you have some assets, why do you like to be a dog to others so much?"

Zhou Xuejin ignored him, but Wang Zhulin asked with a smile, "Nephew Xuejin, why are you so optimistic about Director Lin?"

"President, over the years, who dared to shoot at the Japanese, and who dared to let the soldiers into the city? Director Lin is an exception. Even if I bet on the wrong treasure, I accept it."

Wang Zhulin felt deeply moved. Talented people emerge in every generation and each of them leads the trend for hundreds of years. Zhou Xuejin is truly a dragon and phoenix among the younger generation. If the Zhou family relies on him alone, they might be able to continue their fortune for another few decades.

As for Gao Pu Yu...

This idiot saved himself a lot of trouble by jumping out. If Director Lin wants to completely integrate the various forces in Tianjin, he cannot avoid the Eight Major Families. If he wants to control the Eight Major Families, he must pull some together and beat some others.

There are rules for who to pull out and who to beat. I guess after Director Lin has dealt with the matters of Pan Yugui and Osako Michimasa, he will have time to do this.

That is when the real cruelty will come. A family may be completely ruined in the midst of a casual chat.

Just as everyone was talking, the door was suddenly pushed open.

A young man ran in in panic.

The scene suddenly became quiet and everyone looked at him.

The young man's tone was filled with fear.

“Pan Yugui…Pan Yugui…”

Gao Puyu also realized that something was wrong, and shouted in a hoarse voice: "What happened to Pan Yugui?"

"Pan Yugui committed suicide!"

"what!?"

As soon as this statement came out, everyone in the audience was shocked!

Those who had spoken rudely just now broke out in cold sweats, while those who hadn't said anything were secretly thankful.

As for the few people who spoke out in support of Master Lin, they all became complacent at this time.

In just a few minutes, the atmosphere in the conference hall suddenly reversed.

Gao Puyu was no longer drunk, his face suddenly looked pale, his lips trembled as he wanted to say something, and finally he bowed to Wang Zhulin, "My nephew drank a lot today, and I am really tired. Uncle Wang is right, it's a tea party, and we can speak freely. It doesn't count, it doesn't count."

Wang Zhulin smiled and said, "Please do as you please, nephew."

But I felt cold in my heart. It doesn’t count. Just because you say it doesn’t count, does it mean it doesn’t count?

He glanced at Zhou Xuejin, but Zhou Xuejin was still calm, drinking tea with his head down.

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Liaison Department.

When Osako Michimasa received the news, he opened his mouth wide in disbelief.

"Watanabe, you said Pan Yugui is dead?"

Assistant Hinata Watanabe nodded seriously. "It was the office that took the initiative to release the news. They published a punishment document, saying that the temporary cell guards were ineffective, which led to the prisoner Pan's suicide. They want to severely punish those guards."

"Isn't this a smokescreen? Is this Pan Yugui someone else?"

"I heard that the office has notified the Pan family to pick up the body."

Osako Michimasa stood up suddenly.

"How is it possible! Naoto Matsuzaki has already replied to my letter and ordered the release of the person. How brave is Lin Ze to disobey Matsuzaki's order?"

Watanabe Hinata didn't say anything.

After a while, Osako Michimasa's eyes widened, "Matsuzaki lied to me!? He never thought about easing the relationship between us?!!"

Then he talked to himself.

"How is this possible? For Matsuzaki, temporarily negotiating peace is the best option. Why would he help Lin Ze deceive me? What good will it do him?!"

It's not Osako Michimasa's fault. From his perspective, he really can't understand why Matsuzaki would listen to Lin Ze's words!

Lin Ze: Is it my fault?