Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 210 209 The Wrench Gang Provokes Trouble

Kill the chicken to scare the monkey.

The neighbors gathered at the door scattered like birds and beasts, fearing that the fire would burn them.

Entering the main hall, Xi Yaoer saw Narcissus kneeling by the door.

Narcissus looked up at her and choked up, "Sister Ruan..."

Xi Yaoer leaned over to wipe the tears from her face and said softly, "Stand up. Just kowtow to the master. He doesn't like to see people kneeling."

After saying that, she walked forward, kowtowed, took a stick of incense from the housekeeper, and inserted it into the incense burner.

Although the housekeeper didn't say much, he was grumbling in his heart.

According to the rules, the order of burning incense is based on closeness, so the first stick of incense should be lit by the second master.

But when the housekeeper looked at Shunzi, Shunzi pretended not to see him, turned his back and walked out the door.

This is not Shunzi's fault, because he knows the truth, so he feels that this matter is taboo - after all, his eldest brother is still alive and well, how can there be any reason in this world to burn incense for a living person?
At this moment, Xiong Guiyuan also arrived, and Shunzi led her into the mourning hall.

Xiong Guiyuan handed a heavy white envelope to Narcissus, then stepped forward to comfort Slender Waist who was staring blankly at the coffin.

"I'm asking you not to come back out of kindness, but I can't persuade you."

"Now that you have burned incense and kowtowed, why don't you come back with me to live in the upper city?"

Xi Yaoer seemed not to hear anything, her soul had drifted away to who knows where, and she turned a deaf ear to Xiong Guiyuan's words.

There was no other way, so Xiong Guiyuan had to go to the housekeeper to discuss it.

"Father Feng's residence in Upper City has been prepared. Once the funeral is complete, we must move in as soon as possible. You have already met with my housekeeper. I will ask him to assist us. If you encounter any difficulties, please let him know."

The housekeeper had reason to respond, as he was also worried about this. Xiong Guiyuan's move was undoubtedly a timely help.

So he quickly replied, "Thank you, Boss Xiong. The master has just passed away, and the outside world is now targeting the Feng family mansion. Boss Xiong is the only one who remembers our old friendship and is so kind. If the master knew about this, he would never forget your kindness."

Xiong Guiyuan waved her hand and said, "Father Feng helped me suppress Ni Shicai and save the business on Shengren Street. What I'm doing today is just to repay his kindness. No need to thank me."

Before we finished chatting, someone else suddenly broke in.

The first one to roll in was Damazi. He was kicked from behind and fell on his butt in the middle of the mourning hall.

Damazi had just been ordered by Shunzi to stand guard at the door to prevent any trouble, and now it was clear that he had been picked up by someone.

Shunzi turned around and saw a group of people rushing in. Even the yard was full of people, confronting the brothers in the choir.

Although these people looked unfamiliar, their origins were easy to recognize - they were all wearing wrinkled work clothes.

Seeing his elder brother suffer a loss, Sanmazi was furious and was about to rush forward, but was stopped by Shunzi.

"The Wrench Gang?"

Shunzi couldn't help but frown.

The one who kicked Damazi in was the leader of the Wrench Gang, who was standing at the door of the main hall.

But this person was not Mao Hetao, but his second-in-command, Ma Sanpao, nicknamed Tie Pao Zhang.

Although they didn't have much in common, they had both been in the muddy waters of Fancheng, so Shunzi remembered this face.

Shunzi's face darkened as he asked, "Iron firecrackers, what does this mean?"

Ma Sanpao's head was shaved clean, leaving only a thin layer of stubble.

He wiped his palm from his forehead to the back of his head and smiled at Shunzi: "Brother Shunzi, I should be the one asking you this. We, the Wrench Gang, came here with good intentions to deliver funeral gifts, but your people blocked the door and wouldn't let us in. What's going on?"

Shunzi walked closer, and his tall body cast a shadow, covering Ma Sanpao completely.

Ma Sanpao swallowed subconsciously, but he bravely stood up and didn't retreat. Shunzi lowered his head and stared at him, then stretched out a thick finger and poked Ma Sanpao's chest: "Ma Sanpao, who do you think you are?"

"If you want to give a gift, just let Mao Hetao come in person. When will it be your turn to throw a tantrum?"

"whispering sound."

Ma Sanpao sneered and spread his hands, saying, "That's a funny thing to say. You and I are both second-in-command. It's not against the rules for us to talk face to face."

"But if Brother Walnut comes, will it be your turn to speak? If you have a temper, then let Master Feng get up and personally go to the door to greet the guests. Brother Walnut will definitely do you the honor of coming."

The Wrench Gang members behind him burst into laughter.

San Mazi couldn't help it anymore, pointing behind Shunzi and cursing: "Fuck him! Brother Shunzi, the Wrench Gang is here to cause trouble!"

This is so obvious, who can't see it?
But Shunzi unexpectedly changed his temper. Although it was obvious that he was angry, he did not act impulsively.

The housekeeper beside him clasped his hands and whispered to Xiong Guiyuan, "Now that the old master is gone, it's the second master's turn to handle things. He's become much more stable overnight. Seeing this, I feel relieved. It seems this family will not break up."

Xiong Guiyuan nodded in relief. "Father Feng may be ruthless in his actions, but he's actually quite thoughtful. Shunzi followed him through thick and thin, but he's actually kind-hearted. Now that he's stepped forward, your future won't be difficult."

Shunzi couldn't hear the conversation. He stared at Ma Sanpao and quickly figured out the twists and turns. "Let's be frank. What does Mao Hetao want?"

……

"I want you to be the next Feng Xiuhu."

In the study, Konate Chen said this to Mao Hetao.

Mao Hetao swallowed his saliva. In the past, the most powerful people he could come into contact with were priests. Today was his first time dealing with a bishop.

He replied cautiously, "My Lord Bishop, just give me your orders. I'll hit you wherever you point me. This life is yours."

After having been in contact with Feng Xiuhu for a long time, Konate Chen was particularly pleased with Mao Hetao's attitude.

He nodded with satisfaction and smiled warmly: "Not only do I not want your life, I can give you more."

"The Wrench Gang is still too small. I need you to expand your strength as quickly as possible, not just in the factory area, but also in the downtown area and the port area. The people in these places will have to be just as afraid of you in the future as they were of Feng Xiuhu before."

Mao Hetao lowered his eyebrows and stared at the carpet in thought for a moment: "The Crazy Bug's situation is not just because he is the choirmaster."

Although this may seem like a request, it is also true.

Konate Chen waved his hand and said nonchalantly, "I can give you everything Feng Xiuhu has."

"As long as you can demonstrate your worth, you can even try to become a priest, not to mention a deacon."

Mao Hetao looked up in surprise and said, "My Lord Bishop, I will do anything for you, even if it means death!"

"Don't rush to be happy."

Konate Chen narrowed his eyes and smiled: "I said, you have to prove your ability first."

"Although Feng Xiuhu is dead, his choir still exists—now that I've spoken, it's only right for you to take over his choir."

Mao Hetao suddenly understood and nodded vigorously: "I understand, I completely understand!"

Konate Chen raised a finger and explained to Mao Hetao, "Move quickly! Absorb Feng Xiuhu's choir and continue to expand the Wrench Gang among the workers. These two things must be done simultaneously. Once you have enough manpower, it's time to sweep the port area."

Mao Hetao still had a doubt: "My Lord Bishop, I heard that although Crazy Big Bug is dead, his foolish brother Feng Dashun is now a legitimate member of the Divine Guard."

Konate Chen smiled slightly: "Of course I know. I have my own arrangements regarding this person. You don't need to worry about him. But if he uses his identity as a Divine Guard to obstruct..."

Mao Hetao put on a smile and quickly replied, "I understand. What about the Divine Guards? How can they compare to the words of the Bishop?"

PS: Experienced friends must know that for many things, you will understand them all once you die.

(End of this chapter)