Chapter 110 Governor Lunch

Walking down the stairs, Wu Shaoting had just passed the first floor lobby to go out of the gate, but suddenly someone patted his shoulder from behind. He originally thought that Zhang Xiaoya had something to do with him, but just turned around and found that behind him was a soldier wearing a military official robe. After a careful look, he found that this person still looked familiar.

"My lord, is there anything wrong?" he asked in confusion.

"Mr. Wu is so forgetful. Why? Don't you even recognize me?" The military officer said with a smile.

"Uh... I'm so clumsy, I haven't asked for advice yet..." Although Wu Shaoting felt that the other party looked familiar, he really couldn't remember who this person was for a while.

"I'm Ma Jinchun, the military academy of the Governor's Office. The last time Lord Wu rescued the eldest daughter of the Zhang family, he was in charge of the reception when he returned to the Governor's Office." The military officer saw that Wu Shaoting could not remember him, so he smiled and told him his identity.

Wu Shaoting immediately remembered the military academy of the Guards. When he returned to the Governor's Office to explain the incident, it was indeed the Lord Ma Jinchun who led the way for him. He laughed and said repeatedly: "It turns out it's Lord Ma. Look at my memory, Lord Ma laughs."

Ma Jinchun smiled and said, "Where is where, Lord Wu is different now, and his military affairs are very busy on weekdays. He is just a small person, and he often has friendship with Lord Wu. Of course, Lord Wu doesn't remember it."

Wu Shaoting didn't hear any implicit words from Ma Jinchun's words. It seemed that this was really a polite word.

He smiled and asked, "Will Lord Ma come here to work today?"

Ma Jinchun shook his head slightly, then took a step closer and lowered his voice and said, "Today, Governor Zhang came to find foreigners, and I'm just accompanying you."

Wu Shaoting nodded. He knew what Ma Jinchun meant to be careful. Now, as long as he is a high-ranking official of the Qing court, whether it is local or central, it is the primary goal that the sect wants to get rid of. Therefore, these big men often try to keep a low profile or bring a lot of guards when traveling.

He just thought it was a chance to meet Ma Jinchun. Anyway, the two of them had no friendship, so just say hello, he had other things to be busy with! He immediately politely proposed the farewell: "Oh, since that's the case, I won't disturb you much. Lord Ma, just be busy with yours."

Ma Jinchun had no intention of leaving at all, and said with a smile: "Sir Wu, don't be anxious, I'm here to wait for Mr. Wu."

Wu Shaoting was surprised. Are he very familiar with Ma Jinchun? He asked, "Oh, is there anything wrong with Lord Ma?"

Ma Jinchun still kept a smile and said, "Actually, the Governor had already finished cooking with foreigners. He set up a dinner at the Yonglu Hotel opposite and invited Lord Wu to have lunch."

Wu Shaoting took a breath secretly. Zhang Renjun wanted to treat me to dinner. Are I very familiar with Zhang Renjun? Since he returned to Guangzhou, he has never seen the true face of the last Governor of Guangdong and Guangxi. It was not because he did not have a chance, but because he knew that Zhang Renjun was transferred from Guangdong and Guangxi to Liangjiang before the Great Revolution. The major incidents in Guangzhou had nothing to do with the Governor.

In other words, according to the normal development of history, he and Zhang Renjun should not have any interaction. Zhang Renjun has no beneficial help to him, and he doesn't care whether he wants to get to know this person.

But now it seems that history is obviously a bit abnormal!

He pondered for a moment and suddenly asked, "Sir Ma, how did you know I'm here today?"

Ma Jinchun smiled and said, "I don't know anymore. It's just that when you came in just now, Lord Wu, the Governor came down from the upper floor and saw Lord Wu by chance."

The stairs in Defeng Building have a typical style of the times. After each floor is on the first stairs, the stairs will separate from left and right. This is actually a manifestation of fire awareness, so as to avoid congestion in the event of a fire. At the same time, up and down the stairs are in order and will not be so crowded.

Wu Shaoting just went upstairs and walked the stairs on the right. Ma Jinchun and Zhang Renjun must have come down from the stairs on the left and passed by them. However, he had to admire the person opposite him for his good looks and recognized him at a glance.

"How could the Governor invite me to dinner? Lord Ma is not kidding, right?" Wu Shaoting asked tentatively.

"Oh, Lord Wu, do you dare to joke with you with the Governor? This is a true matter." Ma Jinchun said repeatedly. He knew that Wu Shaoting had some questions in his heart, so he added, "I'm afraid that Lord Wu will not know. Your reputation has been circulating in Guangzhou City recently. Our Governor has long admired Lord Wu's reputation. It happened that he had free time today, so he invited Lord Wu to meet him."

No matter how much Wu Shaoting heard it, he felt that this was a polite word, and he was still thinking in his heart.

Ma Jinchun looked at Wu Shaoting's hesitation and said further: "Mr. Wu, if you don't go, then you can't explain to the Governor! You must know that the Governor is busy with all kinds of things every day, which is not an easy thing."

Wu Shaoting knew that Ma Jinchun was emphasizing the majesty of the Governor Zhang Renjun's identity. He felt that since Zhang Renjun was so willing to treat him to dinner, he simply agreed. Anyway, there was still time left before 2 pm.

"Oh, Lord Ma, you misunderstood. I was just thinking about what happened in the afternoon. Since it was the kindness of the Governor, I would definitely not dare to refuse, but I would be disrespectful." He said calmly with a smile.

"Then please come here, Lord Wu." Ma Jinchun said.

So, Wu Shaoting followed Ma Jinchun out of the Defeng Building, crossed the intersection and came directly to a French building directly opposite. The entire French building belongs to the Yonglu Hotel. On the windowsill on the second floor of the hotel, there is a conspicuous and bright flag of the Third Republic of France. Because the owner of Yonglu Hotel is a Frenchman!

The hotel's door is magnificent, similar to the Defeng Building, and there is almost no Chinese dress that goes in and out.

Of course, Wu Shaoting and Ma Jinchun are considered alternative, but the guard dared not say a word. After all, Ma Jinchun's official robe is still worthwhile. When entering the lobby, everything that catches your eyes is golden. If this scene is seen by the country bumpkin, I am afraid that I will definitely lie down and bow three times and nine times, shouting long live.

Ma Jinchun led Wu Shaoting through the lobby and walked up the hovering stairs on the side.

As soon as we arrived at the second floor, there were four guards with guns at the entrance of the stairs. At first glance, we knew it was the guards of the Governor's Office. When the four men saw Ma Jinchun walking in front, they immediately bowed their heads and saluted. Ma Jinchun just nodded to the four men and signaled.

At this time, there were not many people in the hall on the second floor, only a few foreign couples were having dinner.

At a table near the railing, an old man wearing a first-rate crane robe was sitting there, and there were four other sword guards beside him. Although these guards did not carry rifles and looked very backward in equipment, Wu Shaoting knew that each of them had a pistol hidden around their waists.

When a guard saw Ma Jinchun and Wu Shaoting coming, he immediately leaned over and said something in the official's ear.

The official just nodded slightly, and did not stand up or look back. After all, as the highest military and political chief of Guangxi and Guangdong Province, how could he give a big gift to a small agent?

Ma Jinchun walked forward first, bowed and said, "Sir, Wu Guandai has arrived."

Wu Shaoting knew about the meeting ceremony of the Qing Dynasty. He walked up to him and bowed, saying solemnly: "Last general Wu Shaoting, please see the Governor."

The official glanced at Wu Shaoting slightly. The man was over 70 years old, his head was gray and his face was vicissitudes and covered with gullies. He had a bunch of goat beards on his chin, but he was as white and dry as his hair. Only his smart eyes were full of strength, showing that his strong soul was still under his appearance.

"Oh, the shock is coming, come on, please sit down." Zhang Renjun smiled slightly and pointed to the chair directly opposite him.
Chapter completed!