Chapter 113 Negotiating Conditions

Zhang Xiaolin's mouth was firmly covered by Lin Fan, making it impossible for him to make a sound.

The pain couldn't be vented!

Adding to the new pain!

Zhang Xiaolin trembled all over in pain, his hands and feet shaking non-stop!

Sweat poured down his face.

At the same time, his face changed colors, turning red and white intermittently.

Now Zhang Xiaolin knew: he had kicked a steel plate this time.

This person's skill was simply beyond his ability to resist.

No wonder he had let him go so easily just now; this person simply didn't consider him worth anything.

Releasing him like releasing a fart!

And he, against all good sense, didn't believe it and even wanted to try again.

Now, to say he didn't regret it!

That would be a lie!

If he could have another chance, Zhang Xiaolin would immediately return the items to this ruthless person.

Dragon Head Lin Fan!

Lin Fan sneered, "Playing the tough guy? You're not worthy!

If you dare shout again, I'll immediately let you experience the Three Knives Six Holes."

After saying that, he released Zhang Xiaolin again.

The hole that Lin Fan had stabbed in his thigh wasn't big, but Lin Fan had twisted the key around a few times.

The pain made Zhang Xiaolin's legs tremble non-stop.

Zhang Xiaolin's hands hurt even more; the pain of ten fingers connected to the heart was truly excruciating.

But this time, he gritted his teeth and didn't dare to make a sound again.

Nor did he dare to move recklessly.

Even though his whole body trembled, and the chair beneath him creaked, he didn't make a sound.

Now Zhang Xiaolin understood: this person could really kill him.

And even if he killed him, a little threat would ensure the safety of everyone present for one night, and there would definitely be no problem.

After tonight, even if he wanted to seek revenge, where in the world could he find this person?

The others in the room had seen the exchange between the two just now:

This person who had appeared out of nowhere was terrifyingly skilled.

Striking later but arriving first!

Zhang Xiaolin was a well-known fighter in Shanghai.

But in front of this person, he was like a three-year-old child, without any power to fight back.

He Xiangning asked with interest, "Dragon Head Sir! Your movements were clearly very slow just now, so why did you arrive first?"

Asking this kind of question at this time?

A woman's thoughts are truly like a needle at the bottom of the sea; no one can understand them.

Lin Fan said with a smile, "To satisfy this lady's curiosity, I'll explain it.

What you see as slow is not my slowness.

In fact, it's just that I'm so fast that after exceeding a certain speed, outsiders will only see slow motion.

It's just that your eyes are too slow to react and can only see my previous action.

Your brain hasn't even reacted to what I'm currently doing!

I've answered this lady's question.

May I ask the lady's name?"

"I am He Xiangning!" Just a few simple words.

Lin Fan understood: "This is a painter, saying her eyesight is bad might offend her."

His expression remained unchanged as he said with a smile, "Mr. Xiangning! Your name is like thunder in my ears. Lin Fan has matters to attend to today and was somewhat impolite earlier."

He Xiangning was puzzled: would a Jianghu figure also know her name?

She smiled slightly, "Dragon Head Sir has also heard of my name?"

Lin Fan smiled, "A pioneer of the Chinese Revolution, a famous feminist activist, a famous painter, and a major founder of the Kuomintang Revolutionary Committee.

Any one of these names is enough to inspire admiration."

Lin Fan's words made He Xiangning very happy.

Zhang Boting smiled, wanting to say a few more words to see if he could persuade Lin Fan to let Zhang Xiaolin go.

If he could facilitate this matter and get Zhang Xiaolin to promise not to work for the Japanese,

Then his mission this time would be perfectly completed.

Thinking of this, he said with a smile, "Dragon Head Sir, why are you so respectful only to Ms. Xiangning?

Mr. Huang, Mr. Du, and Mr. Zhang present are all famous figures in Shanghai.

Stomping their feet would make the whole of Shanghai tremble three times."

Lin Fan glanced at the three of them with disdain, "Starting from trickery and deceit, disloyal to friends, flawed in minor matters!

Not worthy of being called figures, but fortunately, their integrity remains, and in this time of national crisis, they can still provide money, manpower, and effort to support the war of resistance.

They can also be considered heroes of a generation, but you all must maintain this.

Righteousness! This is something that must not be lost at any time."

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "To receive such a comment from Mr. Lin, Yuesheng is flattered!"

He also harbored the same thoughts as Zhang Boting, wanting to build a relationship with Lin Fan.

Lin Fan said with a smile, "I am a very reasonable person.

Zhang Xiaolin robbed me of one hundred and twenty-nine watches, and my people have already retrieved two of them.

There are still one hundred and twenty-seven watches, which need to be delivered within half an hour.

And some compensation money, then this matter will be over.

Otherwise, I can only go to your Zhang Mansion to get them myself.

I think Zhang Mansion should be worth more than one hundred watches.

In addition, do you know that you robbed my watches, causing me to almost make a big mistake."

Lin Fan thought of yesterday and early this morning; if the coordination had been even slightly off,

If the retreat had been five minutes late, the entire Special Forces company might not have seen the sun this morning.

Thinking of this, Lin Fan's eyes sharpened, and the murderous aura from killing countless Japanese devils emanated.

Everyone in the conference room felt a sudden chill in the room.

Zhang Xiaolin had once saved Du Yuesheng's life, and the two had a life-or-death friendship. Seeing this situation, Du Yuesheng couldn't help but say:

"Friend! Since you want your things, then don't hurt people."

Lin Fan sneered, "He didn't do the first day, so I won't do the fifteenth.

He did the first day, so I have to do the fifteenth.

Isn't that the rule in the Jianghu?

Could it be that the rules of the Jianghu have changed here?

Besides, he hasn't agreed to return my watches yet!

Or compensate me."

Zhang Xiaolin said unclearly, "I gave ten away as gifts.

Now there are only one hundred and seventeen left."

Saying this already meant that he admitted that his men had robbed Lin Fan's watches and now wanted to return them.

Lin Fan sneered, "No matter who you gave them to, just make them up to me.

Also, didn't you say to let me spend money to buy them again?

And that if I buy them again, you guarantee that no one in Shanghai will rob my goods again.

Courtesy demands reciprocity!

I can't let down your good intentions; return all the watches to me.

In addition, compensate me thirty thousand U.S. dollars.

Then, I'll also promise you: as long as you don't become a traitor,

I'll let you off once!"

The woman across from him, who had been watching Lin Fan's performance, suddenly widened her eyes.

She had never personally seen negotiations like this before.

The negotiations she had participated in, no matter how tense, were always polite.

Everyone was all smiles on the surface, a picture of harmony.

Becoming sworn brothers in person, but stabbing each other in the back!

Many people did things like that, but she had never seen someone like this self-proclaimed Dragon Head before.

Like now, hurting people at the slightest provocation and doubling the conditions at will.

But this person's conditions were very interesting: "Don't be a traitor!"

Could it be that he had some information or source, only saying these words to Zhang Xiaolin,

"Zhang Xiaolin wants to be a traitor!"

Not only He Xiangning thought of this, but Zhang Boting also thought of it.

The two exchanged glances discreetly: both were a little worried.

These three tycoons of Shanghai have always advanced and retreated together. If one of them becomes a traitor, would the other two follow suit?

The two people who had originally just been watching from the sidelines suddenly became worried.

Hearing Zhang Xiaolin's words, Huang Jinrong immediately understood, "The ten watches that Zhang Xiaolin gave to Lu Chunlan today must have come from this."

He immediately said, "Third brother! If you're a little short, I have a few here that I can put together!"

How could the tycoons of Shanghai not be able to find ten watches?

Zhang Xiaolin just wanted to bargain with Lin Fan.

Du Yuesheng, listening to what Lin Fan said, actually had nothing to say.

That's how it is in the Jianghu; if you can do the first, I can do the fifteenth.

Who told Zhang Xiaolin to fall into someone else's hands now?

After thinking for a while, Du Yuesheng opened his mouth, "Dragon Head Sir, can we discuss this matter: return the watches to you.

We'll call it even.

We won't pursue tonight's matter!"

Du Yuesheng had left a loophole: tonight's matter, we won't pursue.

If Zhang Xiaolin wanted revenge afterward, he could still pursue the matters of the afternoon and yesterday.

These words did nothing but allow Lin Fan to retrieve the watches.

Lin Fan sneered, "My time is very valuable. Every minute wasted now is worth thousands of U.S. dollars.

Zhang Xiaolin, now you have to compensate four hundred thousand U.S. dollars.

If you really don't want to pay compensation, just say it directly.

I'll send you on your way.

After I send you off, I think someone will be willing to take over the position you left behind and return what you owe me, doubled."

Zhang Xiaolin looked at Huang Jinrong and Du Yuesheng, and he knew in his heart, "If I really die here, maybe the next minute, these two sworn brothers will start dividing my territory and property.

Even if my wife is capable, she will never be a match for these two sworn brothers.

First, find a way to get through today, and the rest can wait until tomorrow."

Weighing the pros and cons in his heart, after understanding,

Zhang Xiaolin said in a low voice, "How can I get the goods back here?"

Lin Fan smiled, "That's the right way to cooperate. Call your butler in.

Let him bring the money and the goods in.

Remember, I want cash!"

Zhang Xiaolin secretly rejoiced, "Four hundred thousand in cash is not a small amount. This person carrying so much cash

Will be inconvenient to move, making it easier to attack."

He immediately shouted loudly, "A Si!"

This time, Lin Fan didn't stop him, watching the door of the conference room open.

A man in his fifties walked in.

When A Si heard his master's call and pushed the door open,

He immediately saw something was wrong: a meeting that was clearly only for five people now had six people sitting.

The extra person was next to his master, and although he couldn't see anything unusual,

After decades of serving, A Si could already tell: his master had been kidnapped!

What was strange was that the other big figures in the conference room were indifferent.

Seeing A Si come in, Zhang Xiaolin ordered, "Have someone bring over the hundred or so watches received at home to make up to one hundred and twenty-seven.

Also, prepare four hundred thousand U.S. dollars in cash."

A Si's eyes gently shifted to Lin Fan, asking his master whether to make a move against Lin Fan.

Zhang Xiaolin quickly dismissed this idea, "This is Mr. Lin Fan, the Dragon Head Lin. The goods are his.

This time, we admit defeat!"

He was afraid that A Si would have inappropriate thoughts after going out.

He was still in this person's hands. If he died, it would really be the end of everything.

A Si understood: his master wanted to endure humiliation and bear the heavy burden!

He immediately took out a checkbook, filled it out with a few strokes, and handed it to Zhang Xiaolin.

Zhang Xiaolin didn't hesitate, signing it directly, "Have someone call the bank manager!"

At this time, withdrawing such a large sum of money required informing the bank in advance.

A Si walked out of the conference room and immediately called Zhang Mansion, ordering someone to bring over the remaining one hundred and seventeen watches at home.

He also sent someone with the check to the bank to withdraw the money.

After doing all this, he gently said to Zhang Xiaolin's top bodyguard, Lin Huaixuan, "Mr. Zhang has been kidnapped."

Lin Huaixuan immediately wanted to rush in.

A Si stopped him, "Going in now would be like holding a weapon against oneself; let him take the money and goods and make a move after he leaves the Great World.

This is Mr. Huang's territory, so we have to give him some face."

Lin Huaixuan said in a low voice, "How did that person get in?"

A Si didn't answer; he was also considering this question!

Their thoughts didn't affect the atmosphere inside the conference room.

Huang Jinrong looked at the time; it was almost nine o'clock.

He looked at Lin Fan apologetically, "Mr. Lin! There is a ceremony outside at nine o'clock that I need to preside over."

Lin Fan smiled and made a gesture of invitation, "Mr. Huang, please feel free!

I have always admired people with national integrity.

Mr. Huang just said that he wouldn't work for the Japanese.

I admire that. If everyone in China could do this, the Japanese wouldn't dare to look us in the eye.

Not to mention daring to invade our territory, enslave our people, and seize our mines."

Zhang Boting and He Xiangning were even more interested in him after hearing Lin Fan say this.

Du Yuesheng wanted to probe Lin Fan's background, saying with a smile, "I and everyone present have established a wartime support association. Mr. Lin's words are in line with the purpose of our support association.

I wonder if Mr. Lin is interested in joining and promoting the war of resistance together."

Lin Fan looked at him, smiling, "It's good for everyone to do what they can.

I'm different from you; I only know a little bit about fighting and killing. You can do the support work!

Fighting the enemy face-to-face is more to my liking."

Hearing Lin Fan say this, even Huang Jinrong stopped in his tracks:

"No wonder this person is so skilled; the three people under him are so bloodthirsty.

It turns out they are the fighting men on the front lines."

Du Yuesheng's mind raced, "This person addressed Chief of Staff Zhang Boting as soon as he came in.

It seems he knows Zhang Boting, but Zhang Boting doesn't seem to know him.

This person has been in the military!"

Du Yuesheng said with a smile, "We old folks can only stay in the concession and shout a bit, contributing some money and goods.

We can't compare to the brothers in the military."

Lin Fan looked at him, smiling, "I know Chief of Staff Zhang Boting.

A few days ago, the chief of staff had some spirit on the banks of the Suzhou River.

It's a pity: the brave Eight Hundred Warriors were disarmed with an order.

Chief of Staff, you did wrong!"

Zhang Boting blushed, "This was for the sake of the overall situation!"

Lin Fan sneered, "For the sake of the so-called overall situation, you have to sacrifice eight hundred brothers?

In this regard, you are not as good as Zhang Xiaolin!

At least he knows shame and doesn't make excuses."

Hearing Lin Fan say these words, Du Yuesheng understood, "This person knows Zhang Boting, but he is definitely not one of his people."

Lin Fan seemed to be in high spirits, "Without strength, don't even dream of negotiating or mediating.

Truth only lies within the range of cannons.

Mediation also requires strength. For one's own country's affairs,

You still want to ask outsiders to help mediate?

There is only interest between countries. Can you provide the benefits?

Naive!"

Lin Fan's words were directed at Chiang Kai-shek.

He Xiangning didn't expect this person to be a radical youth!

It was almost nine o'clock, and Huang Jinrong had to leave.

Du Yuesheng saw that Lin Fan didn't stop him at all.

He looked at the young man with even greater appreciation, pointing to the wounds on Zhang Xiaolin's feet and hands, "Mr. Lin! My brother's wounds still need to be treated."

Lin Fan said indifferently, "Call a doctor in to treat them!"

After thinking about it, he added, "I heard everyone's statements when you were meeting just now.

I don't know what you will do in the future.

At least you are righteous now, and I don't want to kill anyone.

It's best not to force me to kill anyone!

I am the most reasonable person, as long as you are not a Japanese devil.

If people don't kill me, I don't kill people!

To add to this: I'm only talking about my own reasoning!"

Everyone present had one sentence in their hearts: "Of course!

You only talk about your own reasoning!"

Du Yuesheng stood up and walked outside the conference room, calling A Si, "Find a doctor to treat the external injuries."

To test Lin Fan, he intentionally walked out of the conference room, which also reassured Du Yuesheng's men.

At least their Mr. Du didn't seem to be kidnapped at all.

Wan Molin, Du Yuesheng's most trusted disciple and first favorite, walked up, "Sir!"

Du Yuesheng shook his head, "It's okay! Keep watch outside!"

Hearing his boss say it was okay, Wan Molin was relieved.

Du Yuesheng turned around and walked back in.

This time, Zhang Xiaolin looked at him with much more emotion in his eyes.

At a time like this, being able to walk out and come back was something even real brothers couldn't do.

After all, coming in meant risk.

Zhang Boting saw that tonight's meeting couldn't continue, and he stood up apologetically, "We're leaving too."

Lin Fan said to He Xiangning, "Mr. He! I don't like seeing my portrait!"

Lin Fan felt bad when he knew the person opposite him was a painter.

If the other party really wanted to find him, they could completely draw a picture and issue an arrest warrant in the newspaper.

If a painter drew a picture to find someone, it would be difficult for him not to become famous.

He Xiangning thought for a moment, "I won't draw you!"

She didn't want to cause trouble either!

This was an expert who could sneak in silently.

If she really angered such a person, the consequences would be unpredictable.

She thought their conversation was over.

Lin Fan's next sentence made He Xiangning have to listen carefully.

Lin Fan looked at her, saying seriously, "I originally didn't want to mention this issue at this time.

Please tell President Chiang: take that message seriously."