Gao Lan's reception banquet was quite interesting.

First of all, if this kind of banquet is called a reception banquet, most of them are so-and-so receiving the wind for so-and-so. This is to receive friends from afar, and to wash away the dust. Even in such an age where the old and the new are alternately impacted and there are endless layers of bizarre things, have never heard of anyone holding a banquet for themselves. matter.

But this is not because all of Gao Lan's rechargeable books were really read into the dog's stomach, but this reception banquet held in Wanghai Tower was originally hosted by Adams to welcome Gao Lan and attract Gao Lan. Lan saw the dignitaries of Haicheng.

This was planned for more than a month ago, but today Adams, the host, has suffered misfortune, and the banquet has no plans to end there.

Obviously, Gao Lan was not someone who couldn't even hold a banquet, so his move was nothing more than an expression of his attitude, and he was still standing on the German side.

After coming to Haicheng for nearly a month, after seeing countless people, no matter what Gao Lan thought in his heart, he still insisted on his original choice on the surface.

Or ‌, it is a choice not to insist on after the pit of Yu Jing.

Although this is not a good thing for Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi, it is definitely not a bad thing.

The time for the reception is set at seven o'clock in the evening.

On this day, Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi arranged everything, one in formal attire and the other in military uniform, and drove to Wanghai Tower.

Wanghai Tower lives up to its name, it is a high-rise building that passes countless sails, whistles and steel water beasts, and sees the vast sea.

This high-rise building was built during the Daoguang period. It is a traditional Chinese building standing in the middle of countless foreign houses. It has mahogany beams, a plaque with gold characters on a blue background, and fiery red lanterns hanging under the eaves.

At this time, many restaurants known as Western restaurants were painted with a foreign style on the outside, but the inside was still the Eight Immortals table with long benches. But Wangjiang Tower is the exact opposite of this restaurant. Its exterior repair is not much different from that of the sophisticated old restaurant in Peiping, but the interior is very western style. Hotels, etc., are pretty much the same.

As soon as Chu Yunsheng came to this world, he encountered a dance held by Yu Jingzhi.

It was in the Jin Mansion, half a foreign-style building rarely seen in Peiping, and the atmosphere was extremely magnificent. If it weren't for Yu Jingzhi's roots, and his low-key attitude, it should be more lively and brilliant.

But the ball at the Golden Mansion is not comparable to Gao Lan's reception.

At the gate of Wangjiang Tower, a circle of soldiers with guns and live ammunition surrounded them. There were not only the team brought by Gao Lan, but also many foreign faces, who saw that the military uniforms should be Germans.

A little further away, the English and the patrol room were poked in one place like a hodgepodge.

The patrol house in the concession is never in the hands of Chinese people, so since the last time Yu Jingzhi was purged by this force, the British invited Yu Jingzhi to a banquet not long after.

Everyone sat down at a table, wrangling, and re-dividing the rights.

This is the rule on the table, and it is not easily broken.

The guests at the entrance of the hotel were Gao Lan's adjutant and a German second lieutenant.

Seeing Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi coming together, no matter if it was true or not, the smiles on the two people's faces widened a bit, and they warmly led the two distinguished guests into the door.

Tall and magnificent arches, majestic and elegant columns, and exquisite stained glass, in a dark wooden structure and snow-white lacquer surface, together form this splendid and atmospheric Western Hotel.

The intricately shaped chandeliers hang high, shining brightly.

In the largest banquet hall of Wangjiang Tower, the reception banquet has begun, which is a Western-style buffet dinner. There are long tables in the hall, and there are people everywhere. Most of the people who came into view were dressed in western clothes, neatly dressed and in high spirits. The guests chatted and laughed, and the music filled the ears.

Chu Yunsheng and Yu Jingzhi entered, followed by Lu Yun and Liu Er respectively.

There weren't many guests who came a little later like this, so as soon as the door of the banquet hall was opened, Chu Yunsheng felt a lot of betting eyes.

"It's Mr. Yu who is here."

Gao Lan's adjutant's voice was neither high nor low.

Even if he doesn't, there are few people in this hall who don't know Haicheng Yu Jingzhi. Immediately, a few people came over and greeted Yu Jingzhi respectfully.

Not far away, Gao Lan, who was surrounded by stars holding the moon, also walked quickly, seeming to have completely forgotten the unpleasantness of the last meeting, and said with a long smile: "Who am I, it turns out that Mr. Yu is here. It's no wonder that this hall is a little quiet, but it was captured by Mr. Yu's demeanor."

"I don't know who this is..."

His hospitable gaze shifted to Chu Yunsheng next to him, revealing some doubts.

Yu Jingzhi smiled and said politely, "Welcome Mr. Gao to Haicheng. This is my friend, Chu Yunsheng."

"Chu Yunsheng - Doctor Chu?"

Gao Lan's expression changed slightly, and he blurted out subconsciously.

At the same time, more eyes in the hall were watching, with different meanings, but not too many unfamiliar ones.

Apparently, Chu Yunsheng, who played an important role in Adams' death, had been put on the list of key characters by various forces long after he broke up with Louis.

It was only after that, Chu Yunsheng stopped working in the hospital, and lived in a low profile. There were many people who knew his name and had seen his photos, but not many who had actually seen him.

There was a trace of strangeness in Gao Lan's eyes.

He paused for a while, with a stunned look, he stretched out his hand towards Chu Yunsheng in a friendly manner, and said with a smile, "So this is Dr. Chu. I have long admired his name, and it is hard to see him."

Chu Yunsheng had already anticipated the reactions of the people present, but he didn't care. Since he chose to be open and aboveboard, he is naturally prepared here.

"Mr. Gao, I have long admired it."

Chu Yunsheng's face was flat, and he shook hands with Gao Lan to start.

Gao Lan smiled and looked at Chu Yunsheng, and said kindly, "I heard that Dr. Chu has studied abroad and achieved excellent grades in university. He is a rare genius. When I meet him today, his reputation is well-deserved. , when you are a young talent. After returning to China, will you still get used to it?"

"Yes, someone told Gao that Dr. Chu has always wanted to set up a factory by himself. After this year, can it be done?"

These words seem to be greetings, but they reveal obvious guidance and temptation.

Yu Jingzhi glanced at Gao Lan with a half-smile, but without saying a word, tilted his head and took two glasses of champagne from the plate served by the attendant.

"Nowadays, there are many people working in the industry, but there are few good ones. Knowing that Chu is not the material for setting up a factory or a business, he abandoned the idea and opened a hospital instead." Chu Yunsheng said from Yu Yu Mirror took a glass of champagne in his hand, looked at Gao Lan, and replied lightly.

The gesture of his reception was natural and ordinary, but when the people around saw Yu Jingzhi handing him wine, they were all secretly surprised—

Yu Jingzhi's attitude towards this doctor was unusual. Could it be true that the report that was difficult to judge was true?

"So sloppy, the factory didn't work?"

Gao Lan looked surprised, smiled and looked at Yu Jingzhi, and said, "Dr. Chu and Mr. Yu are inseparable, and what can't be done? Who wouldn't give a few in this Haicheng? If it’s not convenient for Haicheng, then Dr. Chu might as well come to northern Jiangxi to see, Gao is also looking for like-minded friends and wants to build a pharmaceutical factory.”

Since the news of antibiotics was leaked, the word "pharmaceutical company" is not insensitive, and people around him have changed their expressions when they hear it.

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At this moment, the door of the banquet hall opened again.

After the conversation ended, Chu Yunsheng followed everyone's gaze, but saw that it was none other than the Englishman Pete, along with Julian, a big man who was active in the social arena, and a A tall man with an unfamiliar face and an imperial uniform.

Behind the three were Du Tianming, who had not seen each other for a long time.

Ever since Yu Jingzhi cut a knife in the Tianminghui, felt quite sluggish, and many industries and sites were gradually eroded by Jiuliu. It is feared by the Hui, such a Tianming Hui would have long since lost its status as the second largest gang in Haicheng.

In today's era, the tide is surging, and the underground forces in Haicheng have also risen a lot. Countless second- and third-rate gangs are eyeing them, wanting to become a dragon.

Under such a situation, Du Tianming's pressure can be imagined. Fortunately, he is also a person who is used to kneeling, and he doesn't feel any shame in bowing to Pete. When he turns around, he can still change his face and become domineering in that yellow face. .

It's just the change in power that makes his waist less rigid in front of Yu Jingzhi.

"This is the Emperor James, who just came down from the battlefield in Europe not long ago."

Going to a place, after a simple greeting, Pete introduced.

Gao Lan immediately shook hands with James and talked with James, and led everyone to a resting sofa.

Along the way, the people at the banquet smiled and nodded to greet Pete and the others, but it was a bit warmer than facing Gao Lan.

A few people sat down and chatted, and the attendant brought wine.

"whisky?"

Pete raised his glass to James.

"No, no, Pete. You know, our navy prohibits alcohol." James ‌‌, looking at the valet, "Sir, please give me a glass of ice water, thank you."

Pete said with a smile: "Actually, it's nothing to drink at all. The war is over, so now is the time to rest."

"It's not accurate, Pete," said Julian, a Lancian with an artistic temperament. "Maybe the war won't be real until this month, or next month, when the conference in Europe is over. No. This requires patience and caution, otherwise it will very likely cause an unnecessary storm."

‌At the meeting in Europe, several foreigners could not help but swept their eyes to the four Chinese people who were present.

Chu Yunsheng noticed this glance, and similarly, he was also observing the others present.

Pete was still casual, as if he was just talking about a trivial matter.

James smiled and smoked a cigar from Julian's cigarette case, while Julian didn't smile at all, with an obvious other meaning in his eyes, looking at Yu Jingzhi out of the corner of his eye.

Yu Jingzhi, on the other hand, seemed to have not noticed Julian Ruo's scrutiny at all. He was sipping champagne with his eyes down, his posture was casual and calm, only his shoulders were slightly tilted towards Chu Yunsheng. A little, lazily looking for support.

The complete opposite of him was Du Tianming, who was sitting at the very edge, with half of his butt dangling from the sofa chair, and everyone just put on a smiling face.

Gao Lan looked left and right, and suddenly said, "The European conference has been going on for several months, and it should be time to end it smoothly."

Hearing this, Julian glanced at Gao Lan: "Oh, you, China, also hope that the European conference will end smoothly? I can't see that, Mr. Gao."

As soon as these words were spoken, the atmosphere here suddenly became stagnant.

A person who wanted to come over to make a toast smelled this strangeness, stopped and looked at it quietly.

In the room, Gao Lan showed embarrassment, sighed, and said with a smile, "Mr. Julian, this must be a misunderstanding. As one of the victorious countries, China naturally hopes that the European conference will end smoothly and the world will regain peace. On this point, we are in line with Lancy's thinking."

Julian's expression softened slightly, his deep romantic eyes rolled down, and said, "This is what most people in China think, that would be great. But it's a pity, I'm here. I have seen many protest speeches and dissenting speeches during this time, and they are very powerful and active in the streets, schools, and newspapers."

"This makes me disappointed with China. We, Lanci, are very eager for peace to come."

Gao Lan said: "Mr. Julian, please believe that this is an extremely rare individual phenomenon. Most Chinese people advocate peace and respect the outcome of the European Conference."

"Oh, really?"

A smile gradually appeared on Julian's face, and he said, "What does Mr. Gao usually like to do?"

"I like to play golf." Gao Lan also smiled.

In fact, he has nothing to say about golf, but he does like all Western and modern things. This is the same as he hates foreigners, but is happy to make friends and discuss interests with them.

He called it one yard to one yard.

Immediately after, Gao Lan and Julian started to chat about golf, and they seemed to have a good conversation.

Seeing this drama of a Chinese and several foreigners, Chu Yunsheng is generally clear about the purpose of Gao Lan's hosting of this banquet today - to play the banner of Germany, but hope that Lan Lan Xi believes in him, but I am afraid that the real thoughts in his heart are not side by side with these two families.

And Julian, as if he was really convinced by Gao Lan, deftly lifted the past without mentioning the European conference.

But Chu Yunsheng looked at his expression, but felt that this matter obviously did not pass.

He seemed to be waiting for something.

However, after a few minutes, two more people came in at the door of the banquet hall. These two people are not far away, but they are clearly different, showing that they are unfamiliar.

The first to arrive was the nominally rich tycoon Yoshida Kotaro. He walked in a hurry, with sweat on his forehead. Obviously, he was really late, not because of his self-esteem or his relationship with Gao Lan. deliberately late. The former can be seen from the three of Pete, and the representative of the latter is naturally Yu Jingzhi.

He straightened his short body and smiled politely at a person he knew well.

When he found this sofa among the guests, his smile became more sincere, and the person who rejected a toast quickly walked over.

And after him came in, Louis of Lancie.

This is also an acquaintance, but Chu Yunsheng feels that the people who are acquainted with him and Yu Jingzhi have not been very good recently. Du Tianming, who is much older, is much older than this time. The servant pushes the wheelchair, the gloomy and gloomy Louie.

Seeing this corner where the most powerful group of people in the entire Haicheng gathered, Louis' face changed, he turned his head and whispered a few words to the servant, and then he came here.

Chu Yunsheng sighed inwardly when he saw the two figures.

After you sing, I will come on stage.

"Mr. Yoshida, long time no see!"

"Louis, I didn't expect you to come too. Is your injury not getting better? Do you need me to recommend a doctor for you?"

After a brief conversation with English and Xu, Kotaro Yoshida sat on the chair beside Pete, Louis leaned his wheelchair beside Du Tianming, and Lan The western Julian looked obviously unfamiliar.

Even though they had just torn their skin off not long ago, gun to gun, and sold out each other's secrets and stories like crazy, but at this moment, sitting around a table, all the people are really still. Like old friends for many years, they are gentle and open-minded, and they show the hypocrisy and wonder of human beings incisively and vividly.

Chu Yunsheng found that the seating arrangement here is really interesting.

As long as people take a ruler to measure the distance between sofas and sofas, and between people, they can easily distinguish between closeness and distance, and the similarities and differences between positions and interests.

"What were you talking about, gentlemen?"

Kotaro Yoshida looked curious and asked with a smile.

"Just chatting."  ‌Teijin James ‌.

Julian said: "It was the discussion at the European conference. I think Mr. Yoshida will also take this into consideration."

"Of course, Mr. Julian." Yoshida Kotaro glanced at the several Chinese people in the room, looked at Yu Jingzhi and Chu Yunsheng for a while, and smiled more modestly, "We Dongyang are very Yearning for a peaceful world, we are willing to use our strength to defend peace."

Julian smiled and said, "I am very pleased, Mr. Yoshida. This is enough to prove that we are like-minded friends. You know, I am very disgusted with things that are not peaceful. What is the problem, everyone can sit down. Speaking of which, there is no need to fire guns."

"Just as Mr. Gao told me, most Chinese people are peace-loving and support the conclusion of the European Conference. I am willing to believe this. Or some people are not willing to believe our sincerity and belief, but That doesn't make sense either."

"I don't support the strikes that go out to the streets to shout, like Mr. Fang Jiming's door-to-door visit, I'm willing to accept it."

Chu Yunsheng changed his sitting position slightly.

He probably knew what these people wanted.

 Of course, the next second, Pete said: "Is that so, Julian? Mr. Fang has also been to my place, but I think my answer is the same as yours. We are all outsiders to the European conference, It doesn't work at all. I'm very sorry for not helping him."

"But I know that Mr. Fang is very sincere. I am very interested in the magic drug he brought. In fact, I heard it mentioned by a scholar in China a long time ago."

Julian raised his eyebrows and said with a smile: "It's the kind of drug called penicillin, which they classify as antibiotics. Antibiotics are also a new term. I can't believe it was developed by Chinese people at all. ‌ drug, it's very unusual."

Yoshida Kotaro's eyes flashed, and he said, "Listen to Mr. Pete, this drug should be the first to be discovered by the English."

At this time, Gao Lan showed a hint of stunned expression just right, and turned to look at Chu Yunsheng: "Doctor Chu, I heard that this drug was developed by a doctor next to Mr. Yu, so wouldn't it be Are you? If I remember correctly, the country where you studied before seemed to be England?"

In just two sentences, everyone's attention was drawn to the two-seater sofa that had been silent for a while.

Figure poor dagger see.

Yoshida Kotaro spoke unintentionally and added a sentence for Gao Lan: "This is really a coincidence, I have never met this Doctor Chu, but Doctor Chu is a friend of Mr. Yu, so he shouldn't be ashamed to steal other people's research. become?"

"This is the second time I've seen Dr. Chu. But this is the first time I've heard that Dr. Chu went to study in England, is that so, Dr. Chu?"

Pete asked, there was a smile on the face that used to pinch a gentleman, look at Chu Yunsheng.

A line of sight came over like a knife.

The pillars beside him were covered, cutting off most of the light from the crystal lamps.

Half of the sofas and chairs were dimmed because of this, and a small turquoise lampshade covered the moth corpse, and the edges and corners were stiff.

But one of them also recovered from that rigidity—

Chu Yunsheng's eyes slowly swept across the faces of foreigners or compatriots, his expression was calm and indifferent, but his words were quite unexpected.

"Penicillin was indeed my success in stealing from Mr. English Fleming, but in this world, I was indeed the first person to discover and develop penicillin."

he said seriously.

This is absolutely true.

But when this self-contradictory truth was spoken, everyone in the room was successfully stunned, and for a while they couldn't understand the meaning and logic of the words.

Even Pete, who was strategizing and scheming from the beginning to the end, had a bewildered look on his face—everyone knew that he was just looking for a reason, and wanted to snatch the drug justifiably, how could Chu Yunsheng admit it? ‌? Moreover, who is this Fleming, how have you never heard of it?

The sofa suddenly became cold and quiet for a moment.

Yoshida Kotaro opened his mouth, wanting something.

But before he could change the coercive words in his throat into righteous words of condemnation, Chu Yunsheng said again: "However, I think the scholar Mr. Pete spoke with was not Fleming. "

"Mr. Pitt has doubts about this. He can go back to China and develop penicillin with that scholar. After all, that scholar discovered it before me and Mr. Fleming. It can be developed into a drug. As well as mass production, it should not be a problem.”

He paused, his voice cold: "Or, rather than returning to China to develop, what Mr. Pitt wants more is the ready-made medicine in the hands of Mr. Yu and I?"

The fig leaf covered it up again and again, but in the end it was still ripped off.

Pete's watch sank slowly, speechless.

Julian looked at Chu Yunsheng seriously, but suddenly smiled: "Doctor Chu, your pride and self-confidence are actually very ridiculous to me."

He shook his head and said with a sigh, "You must know that this is the British Concession. You, the people who live in this rotten and outdated coffin-like country, the reason why you can breathe enough. This fresh, free, and noble air originates from the concession and the gift we have come here."

"China does not have the knowledge you learned, nor does it produce inaccurate machines. Your knowledge is learned from England, and the instruments and machinery you use come from northern Europe."

"Doctor Chu, maybe your gratitude has chosen the wrong object."

‌‌, he glanced meaningfully at Yu Jingzhi beside Chu Yunsheng.

A clear ding sound.

Only the champagne glass with a light layer of wine left wiped the edge of the tablecloth and the dinner plate, and a slender hand placed on the table.

The owner of the hand leaned into the large sofa chair, and the military boots were raised on his lap.

He raised his eyebrows, showing a gentle and elegant smile that was completely different from the indulgent attitude of today, and then said in the middle: "Julian, don't fart with me here. "

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