Leaving the dark corridor of the prison, Yao Cuo held a lantern and asked: "Second brother, what do you think about letting Man Ba Ye be promoted to the position of eldest brother?"
Wu Defu didn't think too much and said: "He is too rough and has no money in his stomach. I'm afraid he will sell us and find someone with a tighter mouth."
Yao Cuo couldn't help but smile and said, "What about little plum?"
Wu Defu said calmly: "I'm strict with my words, but I don't want to be on the stage. How can I bring him out for negotiations like this? It's going to be bad."
Yao Cuo nodded and said: "Yes! Then he is not allowed to drink in the future. If he is a passionate young man and plays tricks in front of the lake, he is not looking for death."
Wu Defu talked to himself and said: "It's just a trick! This kid can't be a hollow glutinous rice ball, he only knows how to move his mouth." He then raised his head and said: "Brother, find a hard idea for him to see if he has a big mouth or if he has a job.
We have a lot of flatterers here, and it’s not his turn to take over.”
There was a cold light in Yao Cuo's eyes, which flashed and dimmed again, and he said slowly: "Second brother, who do you want to have surgery on?"
Wu Defu stood on the empty corridor, surrounded by silence, and the cold wind blew out the lantern in Yao Cuo's hand with the biting wind. The world became darker, and there were only two vague shadows in the lifeless environment.
Wu Defu said word by word: "Let's do the surgery first with Xiancheng Li from Yipintang. This guy thinks that there are people in the Ministry of Internal Affairs and doesn't take us seriously. Taking advantage of the current chaos, he will stir up the porridge even more and let us
The actions are more logical.”
Yao Cuo looked up to the sky and sighed, saying: "Second brother, your ambition is too great. Do you still want the territory of Yipintang? Can we reach it?"
Wu Defu snorted coldly and said: "Brother, you only think about your own one-third of an acre. I am the one who thinks about the overall situation for Mr. Bao and manages your territory well. Can Mr. Bao show his merit? You! No wonder you have to.
To please Mr. Bao is too selfish, and it is impossible for a person without a view of the overall situation to get the support of those above him."
Wu Defu told Mr. Bao, and Yao was fully aware that this matter was said to be a test for Li Guolou, but in fact it was a test for him. To get Wu Defu's support, the deal must first be submitted with a letter of surrender.
He couldn't make fun of the personal grudge between Wu Defu and Xian Chengli. Some words could only be kept in his heart. At most, when he had nowhere to talk, he confided in his wife Gu Yongping. No matter how good the brotherhood is, there must be personal interests, he thought.
To get to the next level, if you get Master Bao's support, you have to kill Wu Defu's enemies.
Yao Cuo seemed to understand, and nodded: "My second brother is right, we should let Xiao Lizi get a certificate of surrender. If our Tianzi family wants to become famous, not even a big crocodile can stay in the capital."
Wu Defu chuckled, patted Yao Cuo on the shoulder, and said: "Brother said that we are just like gangsters. We serve the country and the people, and it is our duty to eliminate gangsters. When all gangsters in the capital are wiped out, we will have another drunken party.
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Laughter drove all the demons and ghosts into the darkness, the two straight figures disappeared, the surroundings returned to tranquility, and the entire capital was also silent. There are countless things planned, and it all depends on who laughs last. Some people only need to use their lips.
, but some people have to struggle in nightmares. In Li Guolou's dream, his eldest brother Yao Cuo and his second brother Wu Defu were smiling at him;;;;;;Niu Niu knocked on the door to wake up Li Guolou in the early morning. At this time, the common people were resting.
They were reluctant to light oil lamps and waste money based on sunset and sunrise. Winter was coming, and it was even darker at night. They got up at dawn in the morning, and those high-ranking officials had to go to court in the middle of the night.
Waiting in line at Zhengyang Gate to go to court. Fortunately, the morning court was only held for five days, otherwise not many of these old guys would live long. Senior officials can still sleep in official sedans and wait for the palace door to open. Those sedan bearers and entourages can only
Standing aside, stamping your feet to drive away the cold.
Although Li Guolou was a little tired and wanted to sleep in, he couldn't sleep well because he had many things on his mind. His hair was not tied up, so he tied it with a hairband and went to brush his teeth and wash his face.
As soon as Qian Shuiping saw Li Guolou in the yard, he scolded Li Guolou. He said he must have been out drinking and drinking, still hungover and staying out all night. He was sorry for the care of his mother and daughter;;;;;
; Li Guolou murmured: "Sister-in-law Qian, I know who to tell you early in the morning. Don't worry! I didn't mean that, so don't criticize her."
Qian Shuiping pretended not to understand and asked: "Fake foreign devil, please tell me clearly, who are you not interested in, the big one or the small one?"
Li Guolou did not dare to say anything. The neighbors did not know how to organize him. They all craned their necks to eavesdrop on his answer. He fled back to the house, because there was no place for him in the yard.
As usual, Qian Shuiping followed up on Li Guolou's house without any scruples, but she also had some caution. Like Li Guolou's braid, she would not do it for Li Guolou. Instead, she taught her daughter Niu Niu
, let the children braid Li Guo Real Estate’s hair.
Li Guolou touched his forehead and asked: "Niuniu, do you think uncle is going to shave his head?"
Niu Niu's little hand touched Li Guolou's forehead from behind and said softly: "No need yet, why do you want to look so good? You are not the little husband in the hall."
Li Guolou exclaimed: "Niuniu, you also know the young husband in the hall, please introduce him to me tomorrow."
Niu Niu said sarcastically: "My father said you are just the little husband, otherwise how can you support yourself?"
Li Guolou turned to Qian Shuiping and said angrily: "Okay! You treat my kindness like a donkey's liver and lungs! That's how you talk about your benefactor! Sister-in-law Qian, don't forget, I have only paid tuition for three years. From now on...
snort!"
Qian Shuipin chuckled and said: "I raised my two children for free, and they all recognize you as their godfather. Niu Niu, Niu Niu will have to call him godfather from now on, especially three times on the street to let the fake foreign devils in.
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Niuniu, the cows and cows barked happily all of a sudden, just like the mangy dogs in the yard barking.
Li Guolou said anxiously: "Sister-in-law Qian, I'm not that old yet. It takes me ten years to move up a level, and I haven't married a wife yet. Who has children and a daughter who is willing to marry me? This is definitely not possible."
Qian Shuiping sighed: "Originally, I wanted to wait until you got married before Niuniu and Niuniu recognized you as their godfather, but Xiaolingdang said that she was going to change her surname to Li. I was afraid that if I didn't recognize you as a relative, you would be gone.
I'm moving, who should I cry to? There are a lot of poor relatives, and you are the only rich relative, so you have to book it. You have to go out for a banquet to recognize relatives, and if there is a restaurant, you have to book it in advance. We
Although we are poor, we must not break the rules."
When Li Guolou heard that he had a hundred heads, Zheng Lingling didn't know what he said here. Zheng Lingling, a clever kid, teamed up with her mother Chen Xiangfang and trapped him just once. There were many twists and turns after that.
There was no room left. Women either didn't exist, or even had children. The daughter named Li, plus Niu Niu and Niu Niu. He suddenly felt that the burden on him was heavier, and he was no longer the same person who reached out to ask for money from his family in the past.
It was time for his third brother to earn money to support his family. Li Guolou lamented that his youthful and carefree days were gone forever.
Li Guolou replied: "Sister-in-law Qian, I see that your kid's birthday is just a bowl of longevity noodles. Why should I waste so much money? Now that I am short on money, my godfather will celebrate Niu Niu and Niu Niu's birthday.
We can avoid this matter of worshiping the incense hall if we can."
Qian Shuiping raised his voice and said: "No! I know that you have already joined the Yamen as an official. You are an official. You must have face, otherwise you will be poked in the spine by your neighbors in the future. You can't be promoted just because you know how to make money as an official.
When you become an official, you have to put money on your face."
Li Guolou smiled bitterly and said: "Sister-in-law Qian, I am not a local and I will not live here forever. Is it necessary to make it known to everyone?"
Niu Niu and Niu Niu shouted together: "Yes, there is;;;;;;"
Sister-in-law Qian said cheerfully: "Did you see that? It's settled. Hurry up and take out the money. I'll organize it for you. Whether it's more popular or more high-end, you decide first."
Li Guolou suddenly thought that he was going to bring a group of people out soon, so why not take this opportunity to get together. The problem of money was a small problem for him. As long as he asked, there were many places where he could borrow money. There was a possibility that he would not lend.
Yes, but he has fists in his hands, and those fake foreign devils have plenty of money. Because he once spent money in the British Empire, those fake foreign devils will also be dragged onto this pirate ship by him.
Li Guolou said: "Well, dear sister, I'll make a reservation at the Manhan Tower in five days. The venue is fully booked. You can save another 200 seats for me. I want to invite friends. You will invite the neighbors. I will invite them."
Just don’t care.”
Qian Shui's screen was blurred and he looked at Li Guolou blankly. Is it necessary to create such a big scene? How much will it cost?
Two heads stuck out from the door. Wang Kuaizui and Wang Zaizi revealed their original forms. Wang Shutong pulled his son Wang Lianying away.
Wang Kuaizui walked into the room with a smile and said: "Have the fake foreign devils ascended to heaven in one step? As the saying goes: One person can ascend to heaven with chickens and dogs. No matter what Xiao Lizi said, we are next door neighbors. You have benefits and cannot forget our family. The case in the Wei Mansion Courtyard
Did you solve the case? As soon as I heard people say that a man named Xiao Lizi, also known as a fake foreign devil, solved the case, I knew it was you. You must have benefited, right? The second mistress was once one of the four most famous figures in the capital.
No wonder I stayed up all night to solve the case. I was right."
Li Guolou hurriedly waved his hands and said: "Wang Kuaizu must not talk nonsense. I have nothing to do with that case. I just reported to the Yamen yesterday. I have never heard of the second grandmother."
"Really?" Wang Kuaisui asked suspiciously, not sure in his heart. Although he was well-informed, he had not seen it with his own eyes. The rumors about this murder case have become so widespread that there is no limit to them. Even ghosts and gods have appeared in the case.
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As soon as Li Guolou dropped the cowhide, someone outside the door shouted: "Is this Xiao Lizi's house?"
Landlady Wu Cuilian stood at the gate and asked: "Who are you?"
The person outside the door smiled and said: "Oh! I am the housekeeper of the second grandmother's house in the Wei Mansion. My name is Wei Xiaoliu. Little Plum hasn't left yet." After saying that, Wei Xiaoliu put his head first into the yard, just in time to catch him.
Looking at Li Guolou's figure.
Li Guolou's face turned red, and he secretly swore that he would no longer say such nonsense that would be exposed immediately, and that he must first behave like an honest gentleman. If Niu Niu and Niu Niu saw this, it would leave a bad example for the next generation.