Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 231 230 After Three Rounds of Drinking
Mike counted on his fingers, "Some are sick, some are on strike, some are unhappy with the factory and deliberately causing trouble. If your detention of Owlman was just the beginning, then the Wrench Gang is just adding fuel to the fire."

"In the past, the factory work was more tiring, but I earned more than the average person. Now, the factory work is even more tiring, but I still don't earn as much."

He turned and looked at Feng Xiuhu: "Do you know where the workers have gone recently?"

Feng Xiuhu shook his head: "I don't know."

Mike pointed out the window: "Port area, running ship."

Feng Xiuhu asked in confusion, "What happened?"

If sailing really made that much money, the workers would have gone to do it long ago and wouldn't have waited until today.

Mike narrowed his eyes slightly. "Mermaid fishing. In the past, I'd only see a few mermaids a year, but lately, for some reason, mermaids have been appearing frequently in the open sea. The port area has been the busiest place in Sail City these days. All the major fleets are trying to make a few big bucks before the flood season arrives, so the demand for manpower has increased. I heard even the price of bait has gone up."

"This is the most lucrative job these days. Although it's a bit dangerous, it's a rare way out for workers, so many people have left - that's why you feel the factory area is deserted."

Feng Xiuhu was stunned, he thought of the colorful scales.

Tuk-tuk-tuk.

A knock on the door interrupted Feng Xiuhu's thoughts.

He turned around and saw that Officer Morgan, who had just left, had returned.

Guard Officer Morgan said, "Father, the Admiral of the Water Control Department is waiting for you outside the cathedral."

……

Outside the church garden, Hong Shenghuo's carriage stopped by the roadside.

Seeing Feng Xiuhu coming out, he lifted the car curtain and motioned Feng Xiuhu to get in.

Feng Xiuhu got into the car and complained, "Do you still want to investigate Wei Su'e? You're contacting me now, afraid that others won't know what you're up to?"

Hong Shenghuo handed over an invitation: "The Duke of Da is hosting a banquet tonight and has invited the two of us. The personal guard who delivered the invitation couldn't find you, so he sent it to me and asked me to pass it on."

Feng Xiuhu flipped through the invitation and raised an eyebrow. "He's just finished his trial with Konate Chen, and he's already rushing to treat us to a meal—do you think he's inviting you and me, or the church and the Water Control Bureau?"

Hong Shenghuo smiled and nodded: "I think it's you and the Water Control Bureau."

Feng Xiuhu asked again, "So, are you and I going to the banquet, or are the church and the Water Control Bureau going to the banquet?"

Hong Shenghuo grinned and said, "I think it's the church and me."

Feng Xiuhu gave a thumbs-up: "OK."

Obviously, the Duke of Daguo had to ask for help from others for this meal.

So Hong Shenghuo asked the driver to drive slowly and arrived at the Duke's Mansion just in time for dinner.

After a routine body search, the two entered the gate of the Duke's Mansion.

The Duke and his wife showed great respect and actually came out to greet them in person from the corridor.

Just as Feng Xiuhu and Hong Shenghuo were about to salute, Duke Daguo quickly stepped forward and held their hands, one on the left and one on the right.

"Hahaha."

The Duke laughed heartily: "Tonight is a family dinner, don't be so reserved, let's have a few more drinks."

I followed the Duke into the banquet hall - not the hall where the birthday banquet was held, but a smaller, more private room that was more suitable for conversation.

Obviously, this is where the Duke and his wife have their daily meals. The decoration is in the ancient Xuanguo style, and the table is also a square table.

The Duke and his wife, along with Feng Xiuhu and Hong Shenghuo, sat on each side.

Feng Xiuhu took a quick glance and found that in addition to the four of them, there were two black-shirted guards guarding the door, and two maids behind the Duke's wife were also on standby.

The food was served one after another, and the humble maids filled their glasses with wine.

The Duke of Daguo raised his cup and said, "This toast is to congratulate the Water Control Bureau on solving the major case and bringing this matter to a close."

The four of them raised their heads and drank.

The maid refilled the wine.

The Duke of Daguo raised his cup again and looked at Feng Xiuhu: "Second cup, congratulations to Father Feng for surviving this great disaster. I hope he will have good fortune in the future."

The four of them drank again.

Feng Xiuhu looked at the Duke of Daguo, wanting to see what he would say after the third cup.

After the maidservant added more wine, the Duke of Da said, "As for this third cup, it should be to thank you two for eliminating this great harm for Fancheng and restoring a clean sky to Fancheng." Feng Xiuhu and Hong Shenghuo looked at each other and drank the cup of wine.

At this point, three rounds of drinks had passed.

The Duke of Daguo asked them to pick up the dishes.

The atmosphere gradually became harmonious.

Duke Daguo interrupted Hong Shenghuo, "I heard that the Water Control Bureau also encountered a lot of difficulties in this case."

Hong Shenghuo put down his chopsticks and replied, "I'm sorry to trouble you, Duke Daguo. The Water Control Bureau's responsibility is to solve difficult problems."

The Duke of Daguo laughed heartily and said, "Don't be so formal. The President and I are like brothers. The Water Control Bureau is doing things for the President, and that's my job. If you encounter difficulties next time, just come and let me know."

Feng Xiuhu rolled his eyes.

Translated, this means - forget it this time, but next time the Water Control Bureau wants to investigate the Duke's Mansion, they have to let me know in advance.

Hong Shenghuo bowed and flattered: "I dare not disappoint the Duke of Daguo's kindness. I came here in a hurry and didn't bring anything good. I only have a small gift to give you."

He took out a book from his bag and handed it over with both hands.

Feng Xiuhu took a glance and saw it clearly.

It's the account book of a tailor shop.

Hong Shenghuo laughed and said, "Although this thing is not valuable, it is a unique copy."

The Duke of Daguo expressed his satisfaction and said with a smile, "It would be a shame to keep such a precious thing. It's better to burn it."

He held up the account book and a guard came over and took it away.

Hong Shenghuo raised his cup and praised: "The Duke of Daguo really knows how to collect."

The Duke of Daguo picked up his glass and clinked it with his. "The Admiral is also a wonderful person."

As soon as the glasses clinked, the case at the Water Control Bureau had nothing to do with the Duke's Mansion.

Turning around, Duke Daguo looked at Feng Xiuhu again.

The reason why Feng Xiuhu is placed at the end is because in some ways, Feng Xiuhu is more difficult to deal with than Zhenshuisi - because he is the victim.

He's also a crazy sufferer.

Feng Xiuhu couldn't contain his excitement any longer: "Hurry up, it's my turn, it's my turn."

"cough."

The Duke coughed lightly and picked up his cup. "No matter what, Father Feng's experience has certainly not been easy..."

Feng Xiuhu shook his head and interrupted: "No, you don't know how difficult it is for me."

The Duke of Daguo was stunned.

Feng Xiuhu pointed at the Duke's wife and said, "Only she knows."

The Duke and his wife couldn't help but look at each other.

The Duke's wife reacted, picked up her glass and said with a smile, "That makes sense. I should indeed offer a toast to Father Feng."

Feng Xiuhu drank it and knocked on the table: "Pour the wine."

Gu Zhili came over and silently filled his glass.

Just as she was about to go back behind the Duke's wife, Feng Xiuhu suddenly grabbed her wrist.

"you--"

Gu Zhili's expression changed slightly.

Feng Xiuhu exerted force and pulled her to sit on his lap.

Pinching the soft flesh around Gu Zhili's waist, Feng Xiuhu asked the Duke of Daguo, "You don't mind me getting drunk, do you?"

The Duke of Da said nothing, and his wife's face turned ashen.

Gu Zhili bit her lip and stared at Feng Xiuhu.

Feng Xiuhu grabbed her buttocks again and said with a smile: "If you look at me again, I will dig out your eyes and use them as a snack."

(End of this chapter)