Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 36 Deacon Robe

Yu Duanhun and others were in the temple.

Yesterday he sent someone to deliver a letter to the factory district church, and made an appointment with Hollis Wu to meet today. This method was already considered a very formal meeting.

But unexpectedly, Diao Haisheng was late.

It would be fine if he didn't come early, but he actually dared to be late?

Yu Duanhun was furious. If he didn't bring Diao Haisheng with him, what would be the point of his meeting with Hollis Wu?

There were footsteps outside the door, and a ceremonial officer rushed in: "Chief Priest, it's bad, Diao Haisheng is dead."

Yu Duanhun was shocked, and the first thing that came to his mind was the church and Feng Xiuhu.

But it’s still necessary to ask: “Who did it?”

Si Li replied, "There were so many people from Yushi Street, I can't even count them, they skinned Diao Haisheng alive piece by piece."

Bang!
Yu Duanhun slammed the table and shouted, "Where do they get the courage?!"

The eunuch lowered his head and said nothing.

Yu Duanhun frowned and thought for a moment: "How did Diao Haisheng incur public outrage? What did he do?"

Si Li bent down even lower. "I asked around, and they say some residents saw the ferry pier surrounded by people last night. Shortly afterward, the fish market gang's boathouse caught fire. Now the wreckage is still floating in the water... It seems like there's no one left alive."

Yu Duanhun's eyes widened as he stood up suddenly. "Destroy the entire family?! How much hatred did Diao Haisheng have to incur such a vicious attack?"

It’s not that Yu Duanhun felt sorry for Diao Haisheng, but now not only the scaling knife was gone, but also the bone scraping knife, meat scraping knife, and any other knives were gone!
Yu Duan Hun didn't feel any pain in his heart, but his body was hurt.

Where could he find the tax collector now? He couldn't just lead a group of eunuchs to go around the streets collecting taxes himself.

After the shock, his brain started working again and he immediately understood the truth.

Speaking of offending people, Diao Haisheng has only offended one person recently, Feng Xiuhu - only the beasts in Dicheng could do such a cruel thing that deserves the punishment of heaven.

……

If Feng Xiuhu were present, he would definitely criticize Yu Duanhun for looking at people through tinted glasses.

What is the beast from the bottom city?
Ever since Feng Xiuhu came here, he has not seen many decent people.

It’s a pity that Feng Xiuhu is not here.

He stayed up all night last night. Because the customers were so enthusiastic, Feng Xiuhu was particularly excited about collecting money.

When I returned home with Shunzi, the excitement wore off and sleepiness started to come over me.

Shunzi was also very excited. His face was flushed. When he handed the cash box to Feng Xiuhu at the door, he couldn't help asking, "Brother, we made a lot of money today. When can we take the fairy bath again?"

Feng Xiuhu rolled his eyes at him and said, "How can you be so diligent? Can your body handle it?"

Shunzi's eyes were shy, and he said sheepishly: "I think my physique is okay."

Feng Xiuhu thought that was wrong. What did this have to do with physique? Scrubbing too often was bad for the skin.

After hearing the housekeeper's report, Xiyaoer came out with her hips twisted.

Feng Xiuhu handed her the cash box and said, "Take it and deposit it into the account."

Feng Xiuhu knew that Xiyaoer was the accountant. In his impression, the accountant was the one who managed the money, so he gave all the money he had to Xiyaoer.

Without further explanation, Feng Xiuhu became a hands-off manager and turned to walk towards the main room to take a nap.

I had just taken off my clothes when someone knocked on the door again.

Feng Xiuhu thought it was Xi Yaoer who was flirting again, so he walked over, opened the door angrily, and kicked her out without even looking.

The butler outside the door was quick-eyed and reacted quickly, subconsciously dodging the kick, and the kick landed on the person behind him.

Mike suffered an unexpected disaster and rolled on the ground with a scream of "Ouch".

Feng Xiuhu quickly walked over and helped him up: "Why are you so careless?"

Mike looked at him eagerly, his lips trembling, and he was too aggrieved to speak.

Feng Xiuhu brushed the dust off him and asked knowingly, "You're not here to visit, are you?"

The housekeeper came over and knocked on the door without informing anyone, indicating that there was an emergency.

Mike stared at Feng Xiuhu with resentment: "The Reverend Father wants to see you."

He took out a piece of clothing from his bag and said, "My Lord has instructed you to wear this when you go to see him." It was Feng Xiuhu's butler's robe.

There was something behind Hollis Wu's words. Feng Xiuhu couldn't figure out what he meant for the time being, but he could probably guess that it was related to what happened last night.

He felt that this was a good opportunity to gain benefits, and immediately became energetic again.

Pulling the deacon's robe over his shoulders, Feng Xiuhu said to Mike, "Wait for me. Let's go back together."

After saying that, he slammed the door and went into the house to change clothes.

After a while, Feng Xiuhu came out wearing a deacon's robe.

This is a really nice outfit.

The material has a dark grey base without a trace of other colors, and it is smooth, fits well and keeps warm. The symbol of the Church of Mist is embroidered on the chest, the collar and cuffs are outlined with gold thread, and there is a thickened wavy mist diagonal line on each shoulder.

The robe hung from head to ankles, highlighting Feng Xiuhu's tall figure and adding a touch of elegance.

"Lead the way."

He said to Mike.

……

Mike is an honest and good boy. Although he has lived in the upper city since he was a child and doesn't look down on people living below, he listens to Feng Xiuhu's words.

In his opinion, Feng Xiuhu was a very evil person.

The rare experience of having his throat slit and almost being separated from life and death left a deep impression on him and he still remembers it vividly.

And he knew better than anyone that he had never seen Father Zhang of Luomeng since Feng Xiuhu went in that day.

And the most important point is that Feng Xiuhu is not smart.

A person with a bad brain and secrets is inherently scary because no one knows what he will do next.

But after Mike had several contacts with Feng Xiuhu, and Feng Xiuhu gave him the title of "acquaintance" without his consent, the fear in Mike's heart gradually underwent some subtle changes.

He subconsciously developed the idea of ​​getting close to Feng Xiuhu.

If Feng Xiuhu knew about his thoughts, he might give him some scientific knowledge. This condition is called Stockholm syndrome.

After getting off the bus, Feng Xiuhu turned around and prepared to cross the street and walk towards the main entrance of the church.

Mike stopped him and said, "Lord Hollis is not in the temple."

He pointed to a teahouse in the distance: "He's waiting for you there."

Feng Xiuhu looked in the direction he was going and saw that the road next to the teahouse was the stone steps leading down to the port area. So it looked like it was located right at the junction of the port area and the factory area.

Finally, Mike whispered a reminder: "The temple priest Yu Duanhun is here too. I feel like the atmosphere isn't right. Please be careful with your words."

Now it’s confirmed, it must be related to what happened last night.

Feng Xiuhu knew what was going on.

Led by Mike, the two came to the outside of the teahouse.

Only then did Feng Xiuhu see clearly that the teahouse had been cleared out. A row of church guards stood on the left side of the door, and a row of temple ceremonial officers stood on the right side.

It’s indeed a big deal.

Feng Xiuhu was cautious, but didn't say anything. He followed Mike directly upstairs.

The second floor was also empty and no one was seen. Mike walked to the outside of the box and knocked on the door gently.

"Sir, Feng Xiuhu has arrived."

"Let him in."

Hollis Wu's voice came out.

Mike pushed open the door and lowered his head to make room.

After Feng Xiuhu went in, Mike bowed and said goodbye: "I'll go guard outside."

After saying that, Mike winked at Feng Xiuhu again, reminding him to be careful with his words.

(End of this chapter)