Shanghai, the shining capital of the 30s of the 20th century, is like a magnet, attracting the attention of the world, however, the city's prosperity and danger are intertwined, carrying countless power struggles and changes in fate. In this story, an unforgettable legend, Lu Liankui, the chief inspector of Shanghai Tang, becomes a lightning bolt that pierces the dark night sky in the city's history.
The story begins on a cold winter night in 1936, in the elevator of the ** Hotel in Shanghai, Lu Liankui and a young man named Yu Luomin met by chance, and the two destinies were closely linked. The elevator was crowded, and Yu Luomin's suitcase accidentally touched Lu Liankui's little wife, which aroused the anger of the chief inspector. The end of the three slaps was a warning from the mayor, and it turned out that it was Chiang Kai-shek's nephew who was beaten. This incident put Lu Liankui in a predicament of his own making, and regretted it for him, and how shocking will Chiang Kai-shek's reaction be?
To understand Lu Liankui's actions, we must delve into his past. Born in an ordinary family, he showed extraordinary talent when he was a teenager, but he went astray, stole the captain's gun, escaped from the army, and finally came to Shanghai. In this rainy city, Lu Liankui found an opportunity, saved a giant businessman, obtained a letter of recommendation, joined the Green Gang, and finally became the inspector general of the public concession.
However, the position of Inspector General gave Lu Liankui endless power and wealth, but also attracted endless troubles and dangers. He used his position for personal gain, opened a number of commercial establishments on Nanjing Road, and even tolerated the spread of opium in his own premises. Arrogance and greed eventually led to his demise.
And the source of this disaster turned out to be an unexpected encounter. Was the act of beating Chiang Kai-shek's relatives an accident or fate? What would be Chiang Kai-shek's reaction? Behind everything, there are more secrets and conspiracies.
However, when everything seems to have subsided, a bizarre event breaks the tranquility of Shanghai once again. Late at night, Lu Liankui left the ** hostel, ready to go home to rest, but was assassinated, everything happened in a few seconds, like a lightning, leaving countless questions and mysteries.
Lu Liankui's death shook the entire Shanghai Beach, and people speculated that it was the revenge of foreigners? Was it Chiang Kai-shek's plan? Or is it the infighting of the Green Gang? The truth may always be known only to Lu Liankui.
However, regardless of the truth, Lu Liankui's story has become an indelible history in Shanghai. His life is full of glory and shame, power and corruption, witnessing the prosperity and decline of Shanghai, and also witnessing ordinary people seeking a place in the changing times.
History is like a mirror, reflecting the ugliness and beauty of human nature, revealing the horror and fragility of power. Lu Liankui, like a microcosm of history, has become a portrayal of the city of Shanghai, full of glory and sinking, tragedy and legend. The revelation he left us may be that although the power is great, it is difficult to resist the ruthlessness of fate.