Time Travel: Female Cannon Fodder of the Republic of China

But as soon as she got close, Mary laughed and gave Ai Shutong a hug. "Honey, I'm going back to Beijing in a few days. Do you want to go back with me to play for a few days?"

The heroic movements and loud laughter almost made Du Wanqing, Inspector Huang and others pop their eyes out.

Ai Shutong took out a beautiful glass brooch and gave it to her. "Mary, my clothing store will open tomorrow. If you are free, come and have a look. I want to give you a piece of clothing."

"I designed this dress especially for you. The top is a straight-collared double-breasted blouse, and the bottom is a simple Western-style skirt. But I inlaid crystals on the hem. It will be especially beautiful when you walk in the sun!"

Mary's eyes lit up when she heard this and she smiled and said, "Oh, dear, you are so thoughtful. I don't want to leave Shanghai. It's better here than Beijing."

“It would be great if the Chinese government could move to Shanghai.”

Mary dared to say this, but Ai Shutong didn't dare to respond.

She laughed and changed the subject, "Look at the clothes I'm wearing. I designed them myself. Are they pretty?"

Mary: "Beautiful, very beautiful!"

Du Wanqing looked at them with envy, but Huang Lanying was a little angry, "Why do you have to speak foreign languages? I can't understand."

Ai Shutong had to explain: "Mary's Chinese is not very good, so the communication is not smooth. I have no problem communicating in English, so we have spoken English since we met."

Inspector Huang, who was reprimanding Shen Jiaxing, turned around and said, "Lanying, don't act like a child. Get along well with your friends!"

Du Wanqing quickly stepped forward to smooth things over, "I understand English, I'll translate for you."

Several people talked about Nichang Clothing Store in a mixture of Chinese and English. When Du Rixiao came over with his men, they had already agreed to go to Nanjing Road to visit Nichang Clothing Store tomorrow.

Ai Shutong was very happy to do so, but before she had time to respond, Du Rixiao walked in with two of them.

Du Wanqing stood up as if she had a bomb in her body, "Dad!"

Ai Shutong turned her head and saw a tall and thin man with a black top hat in his hand. He looked to be no more than 30 years old and was standing at the door.

On his left is a little old man with black and white hair and wearing a long robe.

There was a burly man standing on the right, about 1.9 meters tall, with massive muscles on his chest that looked like they were going to burst his white shirt.

Ai Shutong's mouth opened in surprise. Could this be the legendary left and right arm? The boss is the boss, and his appearance is indeed extraordinary!

When she was distracted.

Others have already come forward to say hello.

When it was Ai Shutong's turn, Du Rixiao reached out his hand and took the initiative to greet her, "Hello, Miss Ai."

Ai Shutong came back to her senses and calmly extended her hand to shake it, "Hello, Boss Du."

The reason why she was so calm was because she was very self-aware. With her personality and identity, it was impossible for her to have any contact with the gangster boss again. This first meeting would inevitably be the last time.

A long time later, when Ai Shutong recalled her thoughts today, she realized that she had thought too simply at that time.

After everyone exchanged greetings and had just sat down, three Studebakers drove up to the restaurant entrance.

As soon as the car stopped, eight white bodyguards in blue uniforms got out of the two cars in front and behind.

Eight people quickly surrounded the middle car. The driver of the middle car got out steadily and opened the back door.

A foot wearing Italian handmade leather shoes stepped out of the car, followed by a top-notch custom-made men's suit. The showy Henry even had his hair permed, and his slightly curled blonde hair was fixed on his head with hair oil.

After getting out of the car, he touched the diamond watch on his hand and walked into the restaurant with confidence.

Just like that, everyone who had just sat down heard the sound of the door opening, and four British soldiers came in.

Ai Shutong looked at them in confusion, wondering if they had walked into the wrong private room.

Then, I was dizzy and saw a man who looked like Henry and was as noble and elegant as Apollo walking in.

The room suddenly became quiet, so quiet that one could hear one's own breathing.

The cute Mary's cry of "Ah——" broke the silence in the room.

"Henry, you look so good today!"

Ai Shutong: “…”

Only Mary would dare to describe Henry in a favorable light.

Henry pursed his lips hard, but still couldn't control his eyes. He rolled his eyes at Mary and said, "Mary, if you don't know how to speak, just shut up. No one will mute you!"

Seeing that everyone was looking at her, Mary embarrassedly gave a few fake laughs.

Henry shook hands and greeted everyone one by one as if he was holding a reception.

When everyone sat down again, Ai Shutong secretly breathed a sigh of relief.

Hey! Finally I don’t have to stand up anymore. I did a pretty good job on the sit-up exercise today. I don’t have to do sit-ups at home at night.

Boss Du was the host today and he was obviously well prepared, as he just clapped his hands twice.

A group of servants came in carrying plates. Ai Shutong looked at them curiously. The plates were covered with silver lids, so she couldn't tell what was inside.

After a while, a plate covered with a silver lid was placed on each person's table.

Ai Shutong thought, it seems that we will eat separately today, which is good, as it is more hygienic this way!

At this time, Boss Du spoke up, "It is my greatest honor to have you all come here. This small gift is not enough to show my respect."

As soon as she finished speaking, Mary opened the lid in front of her. Ai Shutong glanced and saw a glass box in the plate, and inside the box were two golden chopsticks.

Since someone had already taken the lead, Ai Shutong followed her heart and lifted the lid in front of her.

Identical boxes were placed on a plate.

She opened the box and took out the chopsticks. She felt them sinking in her hand and examined them carefully. Golden chopsticks?!

She looked up at the others, quickly glanced around, her eyes paused on Henry's hand, then she lowered her head as if nothing had happened and looked at the golden chopsticks in her hand.

The chopsticks in Henry's hand were made of various colored gems, while the chopsticks in the hands of others were made of gold.

Boss Du is really generous!

After Mary, Alan, Inspector Huang and others expressed their gratitude, Ai Shutong also said "thank you."

Next up are the dishes that are actually edible.

There are Western food such as steak, pizza, salmon, sausage, mushroom soup, etc., as well as Chinese food such as stewed lamb chops, roast suckling pig, braised fish, and roast duck.

It is a perfect combination of Chinese and Western styles.

Boss Du is really prestigious. It is a unique experience to be able to eat roast suckling pig in a western restaurant.

Here, apart from Mrs. Lin, she was the most insignificant person and no one would notice her at all. Ai Shutong felt happy immediately.

While everyone was busy socializing and clinking glasses, Ai Shutong was like a little hamster, quietly and quickly finishing off the delicious food.

The consequence of eating too much is eating too much.

By the time she noticed the obvious bulge in her cheongsam belly, it was too late.