When the hustle and bustle ended, the rain had stopped.
The streets returned to silence in the middle of the night. Only the scattered cans on the ground proved the existence of the "cocktail party" just now. The smell of alcohol in the air gradually dissipated in the damp wind.
Only the people in Huai Yi's group were still finishing up. They distributed the remaining beer and drank heartily.
"The rain has stopped."
Huai Shi sighed softly. He turned around and looked at Shangye, who walked in. "Did it go well?"
"How can it not go well when it's free of charge?"
Shangye held the beer can in his hand. He didn't care about the bandages on his body. He raised his head and gulped down the beer. He wiped his mouth in satisfaction. "I've really learned something. I haven't seen the people here so happy in so many years. It's like a carnival."
Huai Shi asked, "Do they look happy?"
Shangye was stunned for a long time. He nodded subconsciously.
"Of course, they are happy, right?"
Huai Shi chuckled softly.
In the silence, he picked up the beer in his hand and raised his glass to the man in the mourning hall. He toasted from afar.
"Cheers."
The first step had been taken.
"Leave the rest to me …"
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In the quiet courtyard of Yingzhou, the sound of water gurgling could be heard. Jinglu's bamboo tube was filled with water. It hit the stone and echoed in a low voice.
Under the moonlight, the bamboo leaves danced.
The old man standing in front of the pond sprinkled fish food. The koi fish in the pond surged and competed for the food. The scene of bright red and white was really pleasing to the eye.
The agile Shiba Inu lay by the pond and stretched out its claws curiously. Instead, it was splashed by the swaying fish tail.
Just like that, the old man quietly listened to the report behind him.
"It sounds like an unruly mad dog …"
After a long time, Kōsuke nodded slowly. He sprinkled the last of the fish food in his hand and lowered his head to rub the ears of the Shiba Inu. He said worriedly, "Our Tai Lang can't be like that."
The Shiba Inu named Tai Lang looked up blankly. He grinned and wagged his tail at the old man.
"Okay, go play in the yard. Don't bully the fish anymore."
The old man rubbed the Shiba Inu's face and drove it away from the fish pond. As he watched it run away, his expression gradually became serious.
"Huai Zhiren actually dares to offend the dignity of the alliance. This is truly unforgivable."
He turned around and looked indifferently at the man kneeling on the ground behind him. "But there is one thing that he was right about, Lord Beiyuan.
This is indeed your fault, isn't it? "
Bei Yuan was on the ground, shivering.
"It was because of your delay and carelessness that the Tiger King Group was destroyed."
Shengtianmu said, "Actually, I can't be bothered to care about the life and death of the two guys from the Youban family. They violated the law and were contaminated with forbidden drugs. Even without the Huai Mai group, someone would use other excuses to get rid of them sooner or later … But there is no doubt about one thing.
Beiyuan Kun, because of you, the prestige of the Five Elders has been damaged. "
"That's the biggest mistake you've ever made."
"This one, this one …"
Bei Yuan's face was pale as he swallowed his saliva. He wanted to explain, but under the gaze of the Heaven's Eye, he could not say anything. Eventually, he closed his eyes in despair.
"This one is willing to accept punishment …"
"Whether you are willing or not, punishment will come. Because you have violated the rules, Beiyuan Kun, even I will not be lenient."
The old man lowered his head and looked at his subordinate on the ground. He looked at the missing little finger on his right hand and suddenly said, "Eight fingers shouldn't affect your retirement life, right?"
Bei Yuan was stunned and in disbelief. But soon after, he kowtowed frantically on the ground.
"Thank you, thank you for your magnanimity! This one, this one will definitely … "
He expressed his gratitude with tears of gratitude and was already incoherent.
"Alright, you may leave."
Shengtianmu retracted his gaze and casually waved his hand.
In the empty courtyard, a respectful attendant walked over from afar with a tray and presented the things that had just been delivered to the old man.
A can of … beer.
The cheapest Twilight on the market seemed to have just been removed from its plastic packaging. There were scratches on it, and even the packaging was not considered excellent.
"Even this old man has a jar?"
Shengtianmu was stunned and then laughed softly, "That's great. I didn't expect to have beer to drink tonight."
He casually picked up the can and opened it. He was not afraid of the poison inside. After taking a big gulp, he smacked his lips, "You can't even bear to give me an ice cube. The taste is just so-so …"
He paused and looked into the distance. In the shadow of the bamboo forest, he raised his voice and asked, "Hey, guest, do you want to join us?"
Under the shadow of the bamboo forest, a sloppy middle-aged man walked out.
His messy blonde hair was casually thrown behind his head. It was a little curly. He wore an ill-fitting windbreaker and had a stubble on his beard. He looked like a tramp that could be seen everywhere in America.
But in his hand was a can of beer of the same style. He waved it at Shengtianmu.
"I have it."
"Young people these days are really generous."
Shengtianmu laughed softly and took another sip. He raised his hand and poured the beer into the pond. He said to the fish that were fighting for food, "Since everyone has a share, you all should have some too. Have a taste of the pride and courage of young people."
A can of beer quickly disappeared without a trace in the fish's mouths.
Only the empty can was thrown back onto the plate and left silently with the attendant.
Under the moonlight, Shengtianmu waved his hand and asked casually, "Lawrence, can you tell me what Green Sun thinks about this matter?"
Lawrence replied in a deep voice, "Fujimoto is one of our members."
Shengtianmu corrected, "Once."
"There's no difference. One day as Green Sun, forever as Green Sun. "
Lawrence said, "What Kaishiki did was just blood for blood. We can't let him understand when revenge breeds revenge, then put down the knife in front of the enemy and happily play golf together, right? "
The tramp representing Green Sun said, "This is not against the rules."
"Wrong."
Shengtianmu shook his head and looked back at the tramp. He told him word by word, "That's not right, Mr. Lawrence!"
"The rules are set by us. Of course, they should serve us."
The old man of the five said, "Although I don't have any opinion, the kid from the Huangchuan family is hopping mad … Moreover, this kind of thing that shakes the authority of the five can't be left alone. It must be dealt with quickly and severely. "
Lawrence shrugged indifferently and drank his beer. He asked casually, "If that's the case, then why did you drink his beer?"
"It's because I drank that we can talk now."
Shengtianmu snorted, "Young people these days have become so powerful that it's scary. They don't know the immensity of heaven and earth. It's enviable and scary.
How is this a mad dog? It's clearly a wild wolf that wants to mark its territory and announce it to the world … However, courage alone is not enough.
Are there not enough people with courage? " Shengtianmu looked back and shrugged sympathetically, "But so many years have passed. The five of them are still the five of them. However, the Huai Chi group might not last until tomorrow."
"I hope that the five of them can handle this matter properly." Lawrence said, "Green Sun thinks highly of him. To be exact, the Grand Commander thinks highly of him."
This time, Shengtianmu was silent. He was stunned as if he had heard something unbelievable, "Even someone as arrogant as the Grand Commander knows how to take care of the younger generation?"
"Yes." “
"Because he's worth it."
In the silence, Shengtianmu rubbed his forehead and sighed as he waved his hand, "Alright, then he still has a choice. Is he to be punished by the five of them or cut off one of his hands to apologize to the alliance? “
"Do you think that kind of arrogant young man will agree?" Lawrence asked.
"Then why do you think I care?"
Shengtianmu asked coldly, "He insulted the Northern Plains, insulted the envoy of the alliance. He offended me. Lawrence, if not for this glass of wine, why would I even look at him?
I've been waiting here for you for so long. For the sake of Green Sun, I can pretend that nothing happened and help you convince Huang Chuan not to pursue the matter. However, the alliance will not recognize the Huai Chi group. "
"If Huai Chi does not understand the value of the alliance, then the Anesthetic Pursuit Alliance will no longer be his friends. “
Shengtianmu said, "At that time, no one will need to do anything. The Six Directions Society and the K Society will eat them up until there's nothing left."
Lawrence was unmoved. He just lowered his head and drank his beer quietly.
After so many years of dealing with him, how could he not know what kind of style this old ghost was. Rather than calling him an extreme, it was better to call him a businessman. He was so calculating that it was frightening. He would not do any business that would cause him to lose money.
"After saying so much, you still haven't gotten to the point."
Lawrence finished his beer and looked up to ask, "What about the 'but' at the end? Tell me the 'but'. "
Under his gaze, Sheng Tianmu suddenly laughed softly and spread out his hands. "That's right. Just like what you said, there are always' buts'. Not everyone has the qualifications to possess it. He must prove that he is worthy."
As he spoke, he took out an envelope and threw it over.
Lawrence raised his hand and the envelope landed in front of him. It floated in the air and opened by itself, revealing two pieces of information and a dignified middle-aged man's photo.
He wore a white robe and held a bright staff in his hand. He looked indescribably holy.
Lawrence narrowed his eyes and recognized the face.
"The Illumination Society?"
"Yes."
Shengtianmu said, "Recently, there have been abnormal changes in the upper echelons of the Illumination Society. After the change of the officiant, their style suddenly became radical and they began to secretly infiltrate the inner circle of Dan Bo.
It is said that many idiots have become their believers. Even the madam of the Chiba family has been dragged into it … The struggle between the second branch and the first branch is really ugly.
When the altar was discovered in the room, Chiba's face turned green. Hahahaha. "
Shengtianmu laughed gloatingly, happy to see his ally in trouble. However, Lawrence didn't laugh along with him.
He just waited quietly for him to finish.
"Although it's fun to watch a joke, the alliance must take an equal revenge."
Shengtianmu said casually, "Since you think so highly of Huai Chi, ask him to use his instinct as an extreme dao and add some trouble for the other party.
Of course, he will bear the consequences. The alliance will never admit it. "
After he finished speaking, he smiled, "If he can save Chiba's face and prove his strength and importance, not only will the alliance not pursue the matter, he might even owe you a favor."
Lawrence put away the envelope. He didn't refuse, but he couldn't be bothered to give him any face, "It should be a favor owed to you, right?"
"I don't deny it."
Shengtianmu spread his hands. In the night wind that was gradually turning cold, he suddenly said, "Have you heard? It is said that the higher-ups are going to issue a 'peace order'. "
Lawrence was silent for a moment and slowly nodded.
The situation was overwhelmingly unfavorable for the alliance today …
The so-called 'peace order' was one of the traditions passed down from the famous imperial edict in the history of Yingzhou.
In fact, there were only four words in total.
— The world was at peace.
But in fact, it had nothing to do with peace. It was to let the people on the ground use their weapons.
During the seven-day period of the order, all disputes and contradictions that couldn't be put on the table could be solved secretly. As long as it didn't affect the stability of the society, no matter how many people died, no matter how bad the damage was, the authorities wouldn't pursue the matter.
"It's just like issuing a business license for a dogfighting ring, right?
It involves the consumption tax policy of the entire country, and it actually depends on the victory and defeat of a group of Yakuza. Even if I'm this old, sometimes I feel that the world is too ridiculous and ridiculous. But no matter what, we have no choice. "
Shengtianmu counted on his fingers and said, "It is said that the K Gang and the Foolish Company have been very close recently. There should be a big move. But the Six He Gang and the Great Circle have started to shrink. I'm afraid they don't plan to get involved.
As for the Iron King Gang, that group of lackeys has been eyeing the inner circle of Danbo for too long … The higher-ups have all placed heavy bets, but no one cares about us, Lawrence. "
Shengtianmu said decisively, "Once the joint war in the capital starts, I'm afraid we will be the first to bear the brunt and be besieged … At this time, the alliance is still scattered. The five big bosses are doing their own things, and there are even people preparing for a riot? No matter how you think about it, there won't be any bright future.
Time is limited. We have to gather everyone again … Of course, it would be best if it could be under my leadership. "
Shengtianmu patted his empty hands and sighed softly, "The so-called favor is just an excuse. I want to find a chance to have a good talk with the Chiba family.
If the alliance can be gathered because of this, I am willing to acknowledge the contribution of the Huai Chi Group. "
Speaking of this, the old man grinned and revealed a smile. "If he is not satisfied with this, not to mention anything else, as long as he can establish enough merit, this old man can even marry that ugly girl in the family to him."
Lawrence was stunned and raised his eyes. "Lihua is back? At this juncture? "
"Yes, she won't listen to anything." Shengtianmu revealed a trace of a self-satisfied smile. "Don't look at her young age. She is a brave girl who is not inferior to her mother … Do you want to see her later?"
"No need, there are too many things to do."
Lawrence withdrew his gaze and took out his felt hat from his bosom. He looked at Shengtianmu one last time. "Also, don't think that I don't know how much of what I said just now was just to scare you.
You old ghost, even at this time, you are still thirsting for more power … "
Shengtianmu asked in return. "Is this not good, my friend?"
"No, this cannot be better."
Lawrence turned and disappeared into the darkness.
In the silence, Shengtianmu quietly stared at the calm pond in front of him. After a long time, he turned and left.
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In the middle of the night, Huai Shi woke up from his dream and opened his eyes.
He saw the figure who had appeared at some point in time in the corner of his new bedroom.
He slowly propped himself up and looked over. "Who is it?"
"Lawrence, the person you contacted on the phone." The homeless man who was smoking took off his hat and sighed softly. "If you ask me, your recent matters have been a little big and a little troublesome."
"Are you talking about the Tiger King Team?"
Lawrence shook his head. "I'm talking about the water supply company. It will only incur the disgust of the officials …"
Huai Shi was amused. "Is there a need to care about those people who are unhappy just because those lowly bastards have clean water to drink?"
Lawrence didn't answer. He just put the envelope on the table in front of him. "The five big bosses have made their decision."
"Is it to cut off their hands or be expelled?"
Huai Shi asked.
Lawrence looked at him unexpectedly and shook his head. "The Huai Shi Group needs to complete a mission to avoid punishment."
"Do dirty work? It sounds more troublesome than cutting off their hands. "Huai Shi looked at the information and photos in the opened envelope." Kill them? Or what? "
"You can do whatever you want, but the alliance won't bear any consequences for you. To put it simply, if you do this, you will offend the Illumination Church. At that time, hundreds of thousands of believers in Yingzhou will try to make you a thorn in their side. "
The Illumination Church.
A new religion that spread throughout Southeast Asia. It was expanding like a fish in water in countries like Yingzhou and Xinluo where religion was legal. There was no lack of people in high positions among the believers.
Unlike something like Extreme Dao that couldn't be seen in the light, its power and status in the capital were shocking on the surface, not to mention the many people who had been promoted internally.
If they didn't handle it well, the Huai Shi Group would be crushed to pieces …
"That's it?"
Huai Shi smiled confidently and put away the envelope. "I got it. Leave it to me."
Lawrence was also stunned. "Don't you need help?"
"If there's a need, I'll mention it."
Huai Shi smiled and watched Lawrence disappear into the darkness.
After a long, long time, he looked around. After confirming that there was no one around, his face fell. After thinking for a while and analyzing carefully, he felt that if he didn't handle this well, not to mention developing and strengthening, he was afraid that he would die on the spot …
Right now, there was only one way left!
He closed his eyes, put his hands together, and prayed sincerely.
"— Ella A Dream, save me!!!"
On the other end of the communication, Ai Qing, who had stayed up late and worked overtime to clean up someone's mess, didn't sleep for more than 30 hours. She picked up a cup of water expressionlessly and drank the stomach medicine.
Then, she coldly rolled her eyes.
There's no hope. Just wait for death. Goodbye!
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