328: Chapter 126: The Leader Didn’t Say It, But You Should Understand 328: Chapter 126: The Leader Didn’t Say It, But You Should Understand “These things actually don’t really matter, what’s key is that these women make a fortune without the slightest softening of their grip; which of the more than a dozen factories isn’t making money hand over fist?
The silver flows into their purse, yet not a dime do they spit back out.
It’s all take and no give, and if this continues, I’m afraid the entire wealth of Tianmen will be drained by them!”
Boss Cui frowned and said, “Wasn’t it said before that the Qianjin Church is the President’s money pouch?
The military expenses for the President’s troop training in Tianmen back in the day was funded by them, which is why they have their current lofty status.”
Mr.
Liu chuckled and said, “The ancients have said, ‘those who are not of our kin are sure to have different minds.’ If they really were the President’s money pouch, why didn’t they follow the President to the Capital to develop there?
Do you think the President isn’t the least bit wary of them?
Now they have money in their pockets and guns in their hands; tell me, which sovereign has ever tolerated such a power throughout history?”
“Of course, that’s not the most important thing.
As long as they can still cough up the silver, the President won’t allow anyone else to lay hands on them.
What’s most important is that these nuns, in their pursuit of reputation, bestow various little favors and kindnesses on the workers below them.
Setting up things like a five-day workweek with two days off, buying medical insurance.
The wages they pay the workers are nearly equal to those of school teachers, and they actually pay overtime for working late!
With them doing this, how can other households carry on with business?”
“If this continues indefinitely, I fear the tens of thousands of female textile workers will only know the Church and not their country or family, which is surely a path to disaster!”
“Amassing secret armies, accumulating wealth, feigning kindness and virtue to gain prestige—aren’t each of these a grave crime punishable by the execution of nine generations of one’s family?
And there’s a third point; this round of targeted crackdown in Tianmen City may be nominally aimed at the powers of the Huaidao Sect in society, but in my opinion, the real targets are the Red Lantern Society and the Qianjin Church.
After all, they’re like hens that crow at dawn…”
Boss Cui hastily picked up his wine cup, “Mr.
Liu is drunk, don’t speak recklessly of that term.”
Mr.
Liu’s face turned pale, and he quickly picked up his wine cup, laughing and saying, “It was nothing but drunken blabber, not to be taken seriously, haha, this is just something I can say in front of Brother Cui, I wouldn’t dare talk this way anywhere else.”
“Indeed, indeed.”
Realizing his faux pas, Mr.
Liu didn’t dare to speak further and turned around to tease the reluctant young lady in his arms, while Boss Cui turned his gaze towards the person sitting beside him, who was silently drinking, and asked with a smile, “Third Master Ding seems to have little interest today; could it be that with such wealth and success, none of my daughters capture your fancy?”
Third Master Ding looked up with a bitter smile, “What are you talking about, Brother Cui?
I can’t get enough of loving your house’s Miss Biao, it’s just that I suddenly got a rush of anxiety as if something has gone wrong somewhere, and now I’m feeling a bit restless…”
Boss Cui, upon hearing this, quickly stood up and called out to the opposite side, “Master Leng!
Master Leng, please come over and have a look at Third Master!”
“Look at what?”
The person sitting opposite shook his head with a cold laugh, “The old saying goes, commit too many injustices and you’ll self-destruct.
Third Master Ding, your forehead is darkening; you’re going to encounter a bloody disaster tonight, and yet you’re clueless even as death looms!”
Boss Cui turned pale with shock, “Ah, a bloody disaster tonight?
Could it be that something is going to happen here?”
Third Master Ding hurriedly took out a mirror to look at his face, and couldn’t help but look up and curse, “Old Monster Leng, you’re no son of man, spewing nothing but nonsense!
I’ve committed too many injustices?
I’ve been so hates donating to build bridges and pave roads and yet you say I’ve committed injustices?”
Before he could finish, a dull thud was heard from outside the window, followed by someone breaking through the window and entering, causing the seated girls to scream in alarm.
Boss Cui felt a twinge in his heart, and looking carefully, he realized it was one of the bodyguards he had arranged to be on the balcony, a burly man who had practiced martial arts for several years and couldn’t be approached by three or five men, yet was now thrown in from outside without any ability to resist, held up like a dead dog.
Fuck, there really was a bloody disaster!
He suddenly turned his head to look at Old Third Ding, with a trembling voice, “Third Master, who on earth have you provoked?”
Old Third Ding was utterly baffled, “I have no idea!”
Before everyone present could even react, they saw a fully armed Brocade-Clothed Guard leap through the window.
As he drew the Swallow Wing Blade from his waist, the gleaming blade flashed by the firelight, radiating a murderous aura.
Several guests wet themselves on the spot.
“My lord!
My lord, please hold back!”
Boss Cui, as the host of the place, had no choice but to steel himself and step forward to courteously persuade, “Sir, all present here are respectful members of society, with no trace of small-time thieves or scoundrels.
Could there be some misunderstanding?”
“Get out of the way!
This doesn’t concern you!”
Wang Yunxiao raised his hand to push Boss Cui aside, charged into the room, grabbed a completely bewildered Old Third Ding from the table, and dragged him all the way to the balcony.
The balcony on the third floor was not necessarily high enough to kill a man, but broken bones were inevitable.
Seeing that half of his body was already pushed over the balcony, Old Third Ding yelled in terror, “Mercy, good sir!
Spare me, military master!
Whenever have I offended you, at least let me die understanding why?”
“You’re not clear about what you did tonight?”
“What did I do?”
Third Master Ding looked utterly clueless.
His facial expression didn’t appear to be feigned, causing Wang Yunxiao to hesitate for a moment.
He doesn’t know anything?
But I clearly chased that paper-man figure here…
The crowd at the scene, initially frightened by the intrusion, now relaxed somewhat, realizing this man was only after Third Master Ding and likely had some personal vendetta.
Thank goodness he’s not here to catch us in the act…
Mr.
Liu, seated at the head of the table, crawled out from underneath and stood up furiously shouting, “Hey!
Which Yamen’s government officer are you that dares to barge into homes?
Do you believe I will go to your superiors and have your hide stripped off for this insolence?”
Wang Yunxiao couldn’t be bothered with him, but to his surprise, the man became even more agitated, standing up and bellowing, “Are you all dead or something?
Just going to stand there and watch?
Attack!
Beat him to death!”
Suddenly, Wang Yunxiao felt chills down his spine and instinctively dodged to the side, only to turn around and see two bodyguards taking out handguns and aiming at him, pulling the triggers without a second word.
His dodging was timely, but as he let go, Old Third Ding cried out from the edge of the balcony and fell down.
Bang, bang—!
The two bullets skimmed past Wang Yunxiao’s chest plate, missing him only because he dodged swiftly enough, saving him from being hit.
You dare to fire a gun?
Wang Yunxiao was shocked.
Could I have crossed over again?
What are your identities for you to dare fire guns here?
This is Tianmen City, not Sahfo City where it’s an overseas gunfight server.
With two shots fired, the entire street was alarmed.
Since you’ve opened fire, wouldn’t I give you the wrong impression that I’m too weak if I didn’t shoot back?
Wang Yunxiao rolled on the ground to dodge a second round of bullets, took out his sidearm, and fired two shots back at the bodyguards.