Chapter 178: The Wire
Hu Baiwan is famous and is a pivotal figure passed down by word of mouth.
However, this was the first time Meng Zhao saw him in reality.
He has a wide forehead and a round face, his eyes are bright, his temples are slightly white, and his whole body exudes a graceful demeanor.
This is the atmosphere revealed by his powerful determination and belief that he has been exerting from his years of ups and downs.
It can be said that it is completely in line with the impression of a pioneer in Meng Zhao's heart.
At the same time, Hu Baiwan met Meng Zhao for the first time, but it was different from Meng Zhao's evaluation of him.
He didn't see this young man thoroughly, and he felt like he was looking at the flowers in the fog, and the reality was unclear.
When I first saw Meng Zhao, I saw that he was fair and handsome, tall and upright, and had a gentle smile on his face. He was a big boy who looked easy to talk and was also sunny and cheerful.
There is an indescribable youthful vitality that makes people feel good about it.
However, if you look closely, Hu Baiwan’s years of experience in identifying people told him that this is a guy who is very good at disguising himself and is very good at suppressing his nature.
Meng Zhao's smile has a very heavy aura of axe, and is performed, not from the heart.
His eyes seem gentle, but in fact he is ambitious and has clever cleverness and cunning, and is by no means a rigid and stubborn person.
Even if it was just a glance, Hu Baiwan had already sighed in his heart. No wonder he was himself and his son Hu Yingming fell into this man's hands again and again. The gap was indeed too big.
Hu Yingming is just a little boy who has not yet shedded his hair. How could he be an opponent who knows how to hide his dragon?
When they first met, they sat in the most conspicuous part of the stands of the Gudian Garden Grand Theater.
However, among the venues that can accommodate hundreds of people, only the two of them sat down at this time, which seemed relatively empty and quiet.
For example, guards such as Lu Zhong and Yang Jiu were waiting in the distance.
The two of them were not far away. They each had a round mahogany chopping board with tea, pastries and snacks on it, so that the audience could also have something to wipe their mouths while listening to the opera, so that they would not be bored.
There were only four people who entered Gu Dianyuan to guard this time. Yang Jiu and Lu Zhong guarded Meng Zhao in case of accidents. Geng Zongfang and Kang Liang were also afraid that the Meng family would carry out a beheading operation, so they followed Hu Baiwan.
The rest are those servants from ancient Dian Garden who were used to serve.
At this moment, looking at the two people talking and laughing, Geng Zongfang touched the back of his head, feeling a little puzzled.
"What did this God of Wealth say to that little boy?
I don’t think this situation looks like a redemption, but a good friend chatting. What the hell are you doing?”
In fact, it was not only Geng Zongfang who was puzzled, but Yang Jiu and Lu Zhong were also full of doubts.
Today's negotiations involve the freedom and life of Hu Baiwan's second son Hu Yingming, which is not a trivial matter.
Even if we don’t fight hard throughout the whole process, it will definitely be very serious, but Hu Baiwan and Meng Zhao’s performance was a bit strange, not like enemies, but like friends.
In fact, Meng Zhao and Hu Baiwan have not gotten to the point at all, and do not mention the embarrassing thing about the Meng family and the Hu family now facing each other and want to kill each other, as if it was just an elder and junior chatting.
At the beginning, Hu Baiwan took the initiative to ask about Meng Zhao’s experiences and life in Yujing City, with a gentle tone and a calm expression.
Meng Zhao was also humble and polite. According to what the mysterious man taught, he would repeat it openly if he had experienced it personally.
Then Meng Zhao asked Hu Baiwan about his business skills. He was just curious about this, but never thought of becoming a businessman.
Then, they extended and expanded. The two of them talked about the local customs and cultures to their knowledge of martial arts, and talked a lot about the current political and economic environment, which made them feel like they were dating to the world.
However, whether it is Meng Zhao or Hu Baiwan, they are drunk and warm, and they are not drunk.
Hu Baiwan knew very well that negotiation was a meticulous job and the most taboo thing was to be restless and impatient.
He has not been on the spot for a long time. Generally speaking, Meng Zhao will always be unable to calm down and reveal his flaws.
Meng Zhao, on the other hand, was ulterior motives and intended to delay time and give Tianxingtang and the Meng family a longer time to take action to ensure the success of the action, so naturally he was not in a hurry.
Compared with patience, Hu Baiwan is not worse than Meng Zhao, but the situation and environment of the two are different.
In the end, it was the rich man in the city who was the first to hold on and spoke.
I took out a clean white silk squid from my cuffs, wiped the sweat from my forehead, and sighed,
"It's really awesome for young people. Mr. Meng is so dignified and patient. Mr. Hu is willing to give up the disadvantage.
I won’t go around in circles anymore. I want to ask, does my son Hu Yingming fall into your hands?"
While speaking, his emotions were unconsciously nervous, and a pair of bright and energetic eyes stared at Meng Zhao. It was related to his son, so he had to mention three points of spirit and importance.
As soon as this statement was expressed, the harmonious and beautiful atmosphere before was wiped out.
The smile on Meng Zhao's face disappeared at the same time, with an unexpectedly solemn expression.
Slowly fiddle with the jade Buddhist beads on your hand, the volume is low, but it has the power to penetrate the hearts of the people, Tao,
"How did Mr. Hu know?"
There is no denial, of course it is certain.
Hu Baiwan sighed, his eyes relaxed and a little lost, and he shook his head and said,
"Ask, I lost a few treasures in my treasury. One of them should be something that Mr. Meng is trying to do. I guess my stupid son was planning Mr. Meng, and now he has fallen into Mr. Meng's hands with people and things."
Meng Zhao did not deny it, nodded,
"That's right, but if you push further, Mr. Hu will use this thing to lure me out of the city first and then intercept me. I have to be prepared for it. I'm afraid it's a bunch of bones today."
During the conversation between the two, several things were clarified and they were also preparing for the negotiations.
For example, Hu Baiwan confirmed that Hu Yingming fell into Meng Zhao's hands and pointed out that some precious treasures in his warehouse also fell into his hands. This is a bargaining chip that may affect subsequent negotiations.
Meng Zhao was not showing any weakness and immediately reminded Hu Baiwan that he had to send someone to intercept him first, and there would be no future events. Therefore, if he wanted to redeem Hu Yingming today, he would have to pay a heavy price.
Smart people speak with each other and step by step, they can also be considered as a match for chess.
Since Hu Baiwan had made an appointment with Meng Zhao today, he naturally had some expectations for the current scene and did not defend himself. Instead, he admitted frankly.
"This is the reason, and for this reason, the Meng family is now suppressing me. My industrial wealth has shrunk more than a hundred times, and all the friendships I have made in the past have been broken down. I am afraid there will be no chance to turn things around again.
But I also understand that if you don’t bring money or things in life or death, you won’t take them away.
But my son is different. He is the one who inherits my bloodline for me. I hope Mr. Meng can release my son.
Don't worry, the price I gave will definitely not disappoint you. I wonder what Mr. Meng has plans?"
Meng Zhao waved his hand and suddenly asked back,
“Not mentioning this for now.
I want to ask Mr. Hu, do you think that if I am expected to seize Tu Xiu’s treasure, I care about the yellow and white things?"
Hu Baiwan was stunned. Is there a necessary connection between the two?
Chapter completed!