Chapter 14: The Eve of the Storm First Watch!

  In the following days, the Zhao family was quiet, Shanghai was quiet, and everything seemed calm. However, Du Haisheng knew that the whole of Shanghai had entered a period of subtle turmoil, where a single spark could trigger an explosion.

  When he got up in the morning, Zhao Tianming was already sitting on the sofa with a smile all over his face. It seemed that he had laughed to the end in this silent and invisible struggle for power.

  Zhao Tianming also felt fortunate, the gang he was dealing with was not large, but each and every one of them were ruthless characters, his own subordinates were no match for those people, Wang Chong still had to take care of the Zhao family's upper and lower ranks, at this time the Hu Ren Gang was at a disadvantage in this battle for dominance, the situation was extremely unfavorable for him.

  The arrival of Wang Chong, the scene suddenly turned around, on the second day's final struggle, Du Haisheng's collected machine gun was put to use, bursting out with great power, martial arts were useless in the face of the unstoppable machine gun, at that moment completely losing fighting strength, more than a dozen disobedient minions were shot, others surrendered, the opposing gang was annexed by Zhao Tianming, the boss was killed by Leng Mian Shou with one knife.

  At this time, Zhao Tianming was beaming with joy, full of energy and spirit. When he saw Du Haisheng coming over, he also greeted him with a smile: "How's it going, kid? Are you getting used to living in Shanghai?"

  "It's okay, thanks for Uncle Zhao taking me in!"

  Du Haisheng smiled and glanced at Zhao Tianming's side, where he saw that Zhao Wei'er was looking at him with a few degrees of fervor in her eyes, and couldn't help but wonder if this girl really liked him.

  Zhao Tianming was in a great mood today, gesturing for him to sit down and asking: "Hai Sheng, what brings you to Shanghai?"

  Du Haisheng understood that the core issue of today's conversation had begun, and he smiled wryly, shaking his head: "To be honest with Uncle Zhao, I haven't figured it out yet. I'm a laid-back person who usually takes things one step at a time. Moreover, I don't know any martial arts, and my brain isn't very sharp either. In Shanghai, I really don't know what to do!"

  Wang Chong and Zhao Wei'er Zhang Dàmǔbā stared at Du Haisheng, seeing this little guy come out with such words, a wave of disdain in their hearts. Who was it that said he was a genius back in his hometown? Five knives simultaneously swung out, instantly killing five big blockheads. This is what they call not knowing martial arts? What have we been learning then? Fancy fists and feet, embroidered pillowcases, even belittling oneself isn't this belittling!

  Zhao Tianming's face changed several times after hearing his words, and he glanced at Du Haisheng a few times without speaking. In his heart, however, he had already begun to think of something for this mysterious young man in front of him to do.

  Zhao Wei'er also noticed the change in her father's expression, it seems she had to ease the awkward atmosphere herself. She smiled and went to Zhao Tianming's side, hugging his arm and coquettishly said: "Dad, today is such a good day, why say these things? Moreover, Haisheng Gege has just arrived in Shanghai, he also needs an adaptation process, you'll make him feel pressured like this."

  Zhao Tianming's only precious daughter was teased by her, and he immediately became happy. Half-jokingly and half-seriously, he said: "I think it's not that he has a lot of pressure, but you, this little girl, have a lot of pressure, right?"

  "You... ignore me now, just know how to bully others!"

  Zhao Wei'er blushed and her face turned bright red, she glanced at Du Haisheng who was standing there with a mischievous grin, and her small face became even redder.

  Wu Tianyun and Wang Chong both looked gloomy, what kind of father and daughter are they, speaking so boldly in front of everyone, ah, a tiger father has no inferior daughter! Afterwards, he fixed his gaze on Du Haisheng.

  "Hey kiddo, is there something going on at your school tomorrow?"

  After Zhao Tianming finished laughing, his expression returned to normal, and then he asked seriously with a solemn face.

  "Ah!"

  Zhao Wei nodded, she originally wanted to hide it from her dad, but it seemed that the matter had been exposed after all. She also stopped denying it, and besides, school activities were not something shameful anyway.

  "You're not allowed to go, got it?"

  "Why?"

  Zhao Wei's face was filled with surprise, seeing her father's resolute attitude, she immediately pouted.

  "No need for explanation, I know what you're going to do tomorrow. Those are things that the working class does, what business is it of yours as university students?"

  When Zhao Tianming said this, Wu Tianyun's mouth moved slightly and then returned to calmness, without revealing any trace.

  "The rise and fall of the country is the responsibility of every individual, why shouldn't it be related to us university students? Moreover, we are participating in this as the Shanghai University Alliance Association, so the National Guard wouldn't dare do anything to us."

  "What do you know?"

  Zhao Tianming saw that his daughter was not listening, and he suddenly became anxious. He said hastily: "This riot is a matter between the workers' inspection team and the National Government. It's an armed riot, do you know what that means? That means bloodshed! Bullets don't have eyes, who knows which unlucky person will get shot or lose their head? I only have one daughter, if something goes wrong, what would I do? You're not allowed to go, did you hear me?"

  Armed uprising? Du Haisheng's heart tightened when he heard these words. In the 16th year of the Republic, 1927 AD, ah, how could I have forgotten this matter before the April 12 coup? There was such a major event! The first two armed uprisings failed, but this time Zhou (En)lai and Chen Duxiu personally commanded it. This is known in history as the third armed uprising of the workers' picket corps.

  How could the old man forget such an important historical event, this is a turning point in the relationship between the National Government and **, today is already March 20th? Time really flies.

  This riot was a victory, and that's already been nailed down. The police department and the police under which Bi Cang belongs are just a mob, how can they stop the passionate worker pickets?

  He suddenly had an impulse to raise the gun in his hand and join the armed struggle of worker brothers, to play a part in the great uprising that would go down in history. However, he immediately dispelled this idea, as he didn't want to get too entangled with them for now, developing his own power was most important, conquering Shanghai was his goal for the current stage.

  "No, I'm going, I've already promised my classmates from Shanghai University's Alliance Association. If I don't go, what will they think of you as a mother?"

  Zhao Wei'er saw her old dad's attitude was unusually firm, and the big sister's temper came up again. She stomped her foot and replied stubbornly.

  "Alright..."

  Zhao Tianming was so angry that his whole body was shaking: "His own daughter has grown up, can't the old man control her?"

  He immediately looked at Du Haisheng and gave a deadly order: "Haisheng, this girl is now in your hands. Keep an eye on her. If she dares to run around tomorrow, whether or not she returns safely, you can leave the Zhao family on your own!"

  Rub, your daughter insists on participating in armed rioting, none of my business.

  Du Haisheng felt depressed, and as he was under the eaves of the house, he had to lower his head. It seemed that tomorrow would be the first major test for him and Zhao Wei'er's relationship...