Madmen don't keep diaries

Chapter 93 Lobbyist
Feng Xiuhu was stunned: "Xijun is a woman!"

This remark attracted the attention of the spectators around, and even Xi Yaoer looked over in surprise.

"Master, Xijun has always been a woman, how could you not know?"

Shunzi secretly studied Feng Xiuhu's expression, then pointed at the people around him: "What are you looking at? If you keep looking, I'll dig out your eyes!"

The people around then looked away.

Feng Xiuhu touched his nose and said, "Who said I didn't know? I... I was just trying to trick them."

There is no time to delve into it, the show continues.

The female actor who played Xijun waved her hand, and a flash of light suddenly appeared on the stage. The two male actors were knocked backwards and disappeared into the backstage.

"Xi Jun" turned to face the audience, swung his sleeves, danced, and sang: "Yi~ Zhaoyang never hangs alone, even without wind or rain, my heart is still cold. Confer the divine title upon the goddess and return her to her throne, slay the evil god and the world will be at peace."

After the dance, "Xi Jun" raised his hand and pointed: "Feng Yu - why don't you wake up?"

Just as she pointed in the direction, another figure slid out from the backstage.

This time it was right, it was the plain-clothed female character just now.

But this time her attire was different. It was exactly the five-colored feathered dress in the first play Feng Xiuhu had seen, "The Lady of Wind and Rain Retreats the Waves."

The two female characters danced together on the stage until the curtain fell.

Feng Xiuhu was still not satisfied and said with a sigh, "Excellent! It turns out that Lady Fengyu was enlightened by Xijun."

"I dare not say that."

Shunzi reminded him: "In the eyes of people like Fancheng who make their living by the sea, the status of the Queen of Wind and Rain is no lower than that of Xijun."

He looked around and lowered his voice: "No wonder the troupe leader said people don't like this play. This is the reason. This play clearly shows that the Empress is inferior to Xijun."

Feng Xiuhu asked him in return: "Who is higher and who is lower?"

Shunzi hesitated for a long time and said, "If we must compare who is better... then more people still believe in Xijun."

Feng Xiuhu wanted to ask, "How does it compare to the God of Mist?"

Before Shunzi could answer, a figure suddenly ran over from a distance, holding Feng Xiuhu's shoulders and breathing.

Feng Xiuhu turned around and saw that it was Mike whom he had not seen for a few days.

"I found you."

Mike was sweating profusely as he ran. “When I went to your house, there was no one there. It was a wasted trip. It was the housekeeper who told me that you were here to watch a play.”

Feng Xiuhu handed him a cup of tea and said, "If you had told me you were looking for me earlier, I would have hidden myself away."

Mike raised his head and drank it all in one gulp: "Stop talking nonsense and follow me. Bishop Konate wants to see you."

……

When Feng Xiuhu came to the upper city again, the novelty was not as strong as before, so he followed Mike straight to the cathedral.

It was the same suite from that day. When Feng Xiuhu entered, Konate Chen was already sitting on the sofa waiting for him.

Because he left in a hurry, Feng Xiuhu didn't even change his deacon's robe and was still wearing the Western-style coat.

Konate Chen didn't seem to care. He smiled and waved at Feng Xiuhu, asking him to come over and sit down.

Strangely enough, after Feng Xiuhu sat down, Konate Chen took the initiative to hand over a cigar and said, "Try this."

Feng Xiuhu waved his hand to refuse and took out a cigarette box from his pocket: "No, I have cigarettes rolled by the general himself."

Konate Chen was stunned - he didn't know what Feng Xiuhu was talking about.

The room was filled with a pleasant, faint fragrance. Feng Xiuhu had found the source of the fragrance when Konate Chen handed him the cigar just now.

There is a ring on Konate Chen's thumb. Judging from the color and texture, it seems to be made of polished deer antler.

Feng Xiuhu heard that the largest audience for doe antlers was the ladies and daughters of noble families, but apart from them, many foreigners also liked to wear jewelry made of doe antlers.

The reason is simple: foreigners have a strong body odor.

Ignoring Feng Xiuhu's nonsense, Konate Chen started the conversation: "How's your training in the Mist Code going?"

Feng Xiuhu remained calm: "This is simply a method tailor-made for me. I feel like I can perform the initiation ceremony and accept the organization's inspection at any time." Konate Chen smiled and nodded. He just asked casually, and this was not what he really wanted to talk about.

He then changed the subject: "Officer Morgan has already reported to me about Ni Zhiwen's matter. You did a great job."

Feng Xiuhu perked up: "Is there a reward?"

Konate Chen smiled and said, "Of course there are, but you don't need them now. I'll record them in your merit book. When you are promoted to a priest, these achievements will bring you a lot of convenience."

Feng Xiuhu was very disappointed and thought that Old Chen's family ran a bank and he must be very skilled at writing bad checks.

"If it doesn't work, can you give me a discount in cash?"

Konate Chen asked in confusion: "How do I get a discount?"

Feng Xiuhu thought for a moment and said, "Please change me to a house in the upper city. A house in the school district is best."

“What is a school district house?”

Konate Chen was almost fooled. He waved his hands repeatedly: "No, no, merit is merit. It can't be exchanged for a house."

Feng Xiuhu was at a loss, and rolled his eyes with a cigarette in his mouth.

Seeing his expression, Konate Chen knew Feng Xiuhu didn't trust him, so he explained, "I didn't lie to you, Deacon Feng Xiuhu."

"Once you become a priest and have the ability to cast spells independently, you can use these accumulated merits to exchange for magical instruments to enhance your strength. You can also exchange them for potions that increase your faith concentration to improve your cultivation efficiency."

"For ordinary people, these things are more valuable than any house they own."

Feng Xiuhu sneered: "I don't trust you at all, haven't you lied to me enough?"

Konate Chen said sternly, "The initiation ceremony will take place the day after tomorrow. Once you successfully enter the spiritual awakening stage, you will be eligible to use your merits. You can verify whether they are true or false at that time."

His expression didn't seem fake, and Feng Xiuhu was skeptical.

Konate Chen suddenly changed the subject: "But I asked you to come here today for another matter."

He paused briefly and said, "Let Lu Hongxi's men go."

"Who?"

Feng Xiuhu couldn't remember it for a moment.

Konate Chen glanced at him and thought, how can you arrest people without even knowing who they are?
But he had no choice but to explain patiently: "Lu Hongxi, Director of the Planning Department, you arrested someone from his factory."

Feng Xiuhu slapped his forehead and finally remembered.

Konate Chen smiled and nodded at Feng Xiuhu: "Then it's settled."

Feng Xiuhu also smiled and nodded at him: "No."

Konate Chen's smile froze on his face: "Huh?"

He held his chin and thought silently for a moment, then asked, "Did Lu Hongxi offend you?"

Feng Xiuhu shook his head: "No."

Konate Chen was confused now: "Why is that?"

Feng Xiuhu said, "Those people are working for me now, I can't let them go."

Before Konate Chen could ask, Feng Xiuhu asked first, "Did that Lu guy ask you for help?"

Konate Chen nodded slightly: "Well, I didn't think it was a serious matter, so I agreed."

Feng Xiuhu asked again, "Are you afraid of him?"

"what?"

Konate Chen was stunned.

Feng Xiuhu said impatiently, "I mean, he's the director of the Planning Department, and you're the bishop of the church. Who's the stronger one?"

Konate Chen smiled and shook his head. "We're not the same kind of people. There's no comparison. But if you're asking who's in charge, I can tell you—even if the mayor came in person, he wouldn't dare act rashly in my presence."

PS: It seems the church is still very strong. I had a blast writing these two chapters of the play. The lyrics are all original and improvised. If you think the play is good, don't forget to buy a ticket.

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