Chapter 55 Hongmen Banquet
Chen Chen had to go to Chen Shenhe's celebration banquet - even though he knew that it was probably a Hongmen banquet.
This has gone beyond the scope of basic human sophistication, but is a matter of "interest exchange".
Chen Chen went, which meant that he recognized the cooperative relationship between the two parties and was willing to form a "shared responsibility" for this incident in the future.
If he doesn't go, it means he wants to get rid of the Management Committee and the 7th Brigade.
Everyone is messing around in this land, you want to stay out of it?
Then go die first.
Therefore, at 5 o'clock in the evening, Chen Chen set off with three other people from the Dongfeng Corps and arrived at the box arranged by Chen Shenhe in the Vientiane Hotel.
This Vientiane Hotel is quite special in Monkha. It is an industry exclusively owned by the Management Committee, but it is not under the jurisdiction of the 7th Brigade. Instead, it is directly under the joint jurisdiction of the Shan State Allied Forces Military Committee and the Local Administrative Committee.
In other words, this thing is a completely transcendent existence - it represents the highest level of the Shan State Allied Forces, not the local army.
By choosing to host the banquet here, Chen Shenhe made his attitude very clear.
It can almost be said that he has the words "I won't fuck you today" written on his face.
Of course Chen Chen could understand his hint, so the whole dinner went very smoothly. No one mentioned Wan Xi, and all they talked about was random things.
During the conversation, Chen Shenhe inadvertently revealed some information, which allowed Chen Chen to see the background behind this "seemingly well-behaved" warlord.
He is passionate about women and exploring their limits.
How to understand this sentence?
All in all, he has played all the games that were circulated on the Internet in later generations and looked very abnormal at first sight.
"Of course, brother, you can't say this well. But today, I opened my heart to you."
"These are my brother's secrets. Ordinary people can't hear them even if they want to."
Is this a fucking secret?
Chen Chen calmly returned a smile and said:
"Sir, he has rich experience and must have many secrets."
"It's really an honor to be able to hear one or two of our voices."
"But considering our relationship, it's not too much to listen to."
"--Although we didn't go whoring together for too long, we can still be considered as carrying guns together, right?"
"Hahahahahaha. It's not impossible if you want to be together."
Chen Shenhe's smile was free and friendly, but the next words he said were not so friendly.
"Brother, you said you are almost 20 years old. You are young and promising, you know so much, and you are ruthless in fighting. I feel like you have a lot of secrets."
The other three members of the Dongfeng Corps subconsciously stopped using their chopsticks, and Chen Chen wished he could give them a big mouth from the air.
Can you be tempted by this kind of temptation? Go back and practice more!
However, now that he has been exposed, it is impossible for him to reveal nothing.
Things must never be said in Kokang. Their current identities are refugees who escaped from the Wa State.
But this identity is only the first layer of external activities.
Chen Shenhe naturally knew that this identity was a cover, so he needed to further explore the next level.
So, what kind of story can be used to convince Chen Shenhe?
Chen Chen was well prepared. On the first day he arrived in Mengka, he had already matched up with the other three people, and this was what he was guarding against.
"What do you want to know, sir?"
"Are you not from the Wa people?"
Chen Shenhe spoke bluntly.
"I am Chinese."
Chen Chen answered without any shame and his tone was very natural.
"That makes sense. What would a Chinese do in this miserable place?"
"I originally planned to go to Kokang, but because of Bai Zuocheng's incident, I was disheartened, so I came to Shan State instead - mainly because I wanted to find money."
"Want to stand up for Guo Gang?"
"I want to stand up for the Han people."
"Well, you Dahao understand it like this. Where are the three of them?"
The so-called "Dahao" is what people here call the Chinese people - or in fact, it can be said that it is an honorific title.
Of course, it is not Chen Chen that Chen Shenhe respects, but the country behind Chen Chen.
Unfortunately, my identity is fake.
Chen Chen did not pause and continued to answer:
"A native of the Wa State, Mengping District was engaged in large-scale development and their fields were occupied, so they followed me and ran out."
"That makes sense."
The expansion of Bangkang and the development of Mengping District have only happened in the past two years. There is no problem at all as Chen Chen said.
Chen Shenhe raised his glass and touched it with Chen Chen, then asked again:
"But...how to prove this?"
how to prove?
Prove a hammer.
At this time in 2009, let alone northern Myanmar, even in China, a mature and complete identity recognition system had not yet been established, and it was still far away from the Internet of ID card fingerprints and face recognition. Not even close.
So, this is actually a dilemma.
Chen Shen cannot prove it, and Chen Shenhe cannot falsify it. The key to the problem is that Chen Chen must come up with a reason or condition that is strong enough and convincing enough to make Chen Shenhe give up the investigation.
This was the real price offered by Chen Shenhe in this Hongmen Banquet.
What he wants is not money, but a secret that can hold onto Chen Chen.
Next, it’s time for the formal bargaining session.
"How do you want me to prove it, sir?"
Chen Chen asked.
"Kill someone."
Chen Shenhe answered in an understatement, as if he just said "Let's have a meal" or "have a drink".
"Kill who?"
"You pick one of the four men from the Dongfeng Corps to kill, and then I pick one of my men to replace him."
As soon as these words came out, everyone on Chen Chen's side subconsciously sat up straight.
"Do you want to start here?"
Chen Chen continued to ask.
The situation was a bit beyond his expectation—Chen Shenhe could actually persuade the Vientiane Hotel? This shouldn't be right?
"Right here, I have already said hello today, the gun must be fired."
"He will take the vacant position. Xiao Xiaohe, come here and say hello to your commander."
Under the calm atmosphere, there was a tense battle.
Bao Qi, Li Bang and Shi Dakai all looked at Chen Chen. They never believed that Chen Chen would shoot, but at the same time they didn't know how to break this game.
Everyone's hands were on the handles of their guns.
Chen Chen slowly pulled out the M1911 and pulled the slide to load the gun.
"Xiao He, right?"
"Put your gun up."
The man named Xiao He by Chen Shen pulled out his gun in confusion.
"Aim at me."
Chen Chen said calmly.
"team leader!"
Shi Dakai shouted out immediately - he thought Chen Chen was going to use this method to force Chen Shenhe to submit.
If you want to kill someone, kill me first.
But the question is, how could Chen Shenhe do this? !
He is a fucking warlord, and warlords do things unreasonably!
As long as Chen Chen continues talking, this Xiao He's gun may really go off!
Li Bang and Bao Qi on the side immediately took action. They drew their guns in their hands and made a life-threatening gesture.
——
But, everything is unnecessary.
Because at this moment, the gun went off.
.
The 45 ACP bullet came out of the gun, spun in the air and flew a distance of less than five meters, and then penetrated into Xiao He's eyebrows.
Blood spurted all over the table, and even Chen Shenhe's clothes were not spared.
Chen Chen looked at Chen Shenhe and said:
"Sir, he has just joined the Dongfeng Corps, and he wants to take advantage of his elder brother."
"I'm so sorry, the person who killed you"
Chen Shenhe picked up the rag and wiped the blood on his clothes, and then said calmly:
"The one who eats the eldest brother should not be killed. How do you know he can be killed?"
Chen Chen spread his hands.
"I don't know, but there are only four people in the Dongfeng Corps. Whoever makes a move will die."