20 years of the Republic of China

Chapter 59 Zhou Yunfu

Jiang Xiaodao couldn't remember how many times he had heard Zhou Yunfu's name.

But no one has ever told him what this old man is capable of and how he became famous in Fengtian, and no one seems to be able to explain clearly.

After all, it is difficult to distinguish true from false rumors, and no one can tell the truth apart from the parties involved.

But there is a small thing that is the most widely circulated. Although it may not be true, it sounds very consistent with Zhou Yunfu's behavior.

It is said that Zhou Yunfu was also a refugee who fled the famine in Guan Guan earlier. He originally broke into Guandong as a family of four, but as soon as he passed Shanhaiguan, only two brothers and sisters were left.

Zhou Yunfu felt that his sister was a burden, so he simply sold her in Jinzhou. He planned to go to Fengtian to make a living, but he didn't know the way and ended up going astray to Haicheng.

He was all alone, looking at the end of his poverty. Fortunately, he was accepted as an apprentice by a local blacksmith, who provided him with food and accommodation, but no wages.It is said that he suffered from eye diseases in the future, which was related to this experience.

Zhou Yunfu worked hard for eight years, becoming proficient in his craftsmanship and never complained. However, as he grew older, he finally began to miss women.

Coincidentally, at this moment, the blacksmith who was over fifty suddenly spent all his money to buy a little wife. From then on, he stopped doing all the work on the shop floor and stayed up all night. How capable he is, how capable he is. No matter the effort.

Zhou Yunfu worked extremely hard during the day and was forced to listen to the window at night. He felt resentful and itchy in his heart.

Finally one day, while his master was out buying tonics, he rushed into the inner room with a burst of evil fire and killed his master's wife.

The master's wife was humiliated and threatened to file a complaint. Zhou Yunfu was so angry and frightened that he just refused to do anything and strangled the master's wife to death.

When the master came back, Zhou Yunfu went up to him and said, "The blacksmithing stove in the backyard is broken."

When the blacksmith heard that it was about the people who were eating, he quickly ran over and knelt down to check, only to see that the charcoal fire in the furnace was burning red. When he was wondering, he suddenly felt his neck tightening, and Zhou Yunfu behind him was pinching his arm. neck, push it into the blacksmith's furnace, and hold it firmly with your body.The old blacksmith flopped for a moment and finally died.

After repaying his kindness with revenge, Zhou Yunfu looted the blacksmith shop, fled overnight, and lived among the white mountains and black waters.

As for how he influenced Man'er later, how he fought openly and covertly with the Su and Bai families in Fengtian, and how he got to the top spot, let's not talk about it for now.

In short, Zhou Yunfu relied on his ruthlessness and the dedicated assistance of Jiang Chenghai and Chen Wantang to gradually swallow up half of Fengtian's prostitution houses, gambling houses, and tobacco businesses. In the 24th year of Guangxu's reign, he spent a lot of money to gain the friendship of General Shengjing. From then on, Black and white are prosperous, and the limelight is unparalleled for a while, just like a burning fire cooking oil, and the power has reached its peak.

However, he may have done too many things to his heart's content. Over the years, not only has his body become more and more decadent, but he has had many wives and concubines in his life, but he has no children, so he is particularly doting on his nephew.

That person asked, wasn't Zhou Yunfu's sister sold by him?Don't you hate it in your heart?
Ouch!In those days, it was not uncommon for children to be sold for sale. If they were sold to a decent family, they might still be able to survive, which was better than starving to death.

What's more, if you are poor in the busy city and have no one to care about you, if you are rich in the mountains, you have distant relatives!
To put it bluntly, once this person becomes successful, even your parents will not consciously talk to you in a low voice, let alone just a sister?
Nowadays, Zhou Yunfu's business has been handed over to his subordinate "Si Liang", and his body bones have been hollowed out by wine and sex. He can't see the light, hear the noise, can't stand the cold, and can't stand the heat.If anyone walked in a hurry in front of him and was blown away by a gust of wind as he passed, he would definitely have a splitting headache that night.

Therefore, the old man had no choice but to stay in the "Woyun Tower" owned by his nephew all day long, puffing away smoke and enjoying "pure happiness".

Today, in order to restore the old man's life, Jiang Chenghai and his six brothers specially changed into decent gowns to show respect. Even Gong Baonan, who was injured, had to bite the bullet and follow him.

The more solemn the uncles were, the more curious Jiang Xiaodao became, asking questions all the way without stopping.

At noon, everyone came to the "Woyun Tower" on Xiaoxiguan Street.

As soon as I entered the lobby, I saw that the whole room was filled with smoke and stench.

The tea, snacks, cups and plates in the house were in a mess, and various people were lying on rattan chairs, low beds, and earthen kangs. They were all regular guests who had stayed here overnight and had just woken up.One by one, they turned over lazily, wiped their noses and tears, then quickly picked up their pipes, took a few puffs on the lamp, and fell asleep again in a daze.

"Brother Hai, you're here, I'm waiting for you upstairs." The waiter in the store greeted.Jiang Chenghai nodded and said "Thank you" and immediately stepped upstairs. Jiang Xiaodao followed closely and wanted to go upstairs, but was pulled back by Guan Wei.

"I'm not letting you go up there! Just stay there!"

"If you don't let me go up, then what are you doing here?" Jiang Xiaodao felt strange, "You don't want to go up either?"

Guan Wei nodded and explained: "Your father is the old man's 'Li Si Liang'. Only he, your aunt, and Chen Wantang are qualified to go in and talk. The old man is afraid of making noise!"

"Ah?" Jiang Xiaodao didn't understand even more, "If you can't see me in person, why are you wearing such human-like clothes?"

Gong Baonan sneered and laughed at himself: "We are like sisters from the kiln. We have to wait here and be at your call. I would rather never have to see that old man. But, Xiaodao, you didn't run away today. You must meet him." you!"

Several uncles nodded in agreement, but only the second uncle and the third uncle did not express their opinions.

Sure enough, while talking, Jiang Chenghai leaned out from the corner of the stairs on the second floor and said, "Xiaodao!"

Jiang Xiaodao hurriedly ran upstairs. When he was near the door, his father grabbed him again and whispered: "When you go in, answer whatever you ask and don't talk nonsense. When you meet people, don't call them grandpa, call them master!"

"Grandpa?" Jiang Xiaodao frowned, "Dad, why don't I understand my seniority?"

"It's the old man who is an official!"

It turns out that Zhou Yunfu donated an official position a few years ago and received the rank of fourth rank. When he was fresh, he liked to hear such flattery.

Jiang Xiaodao nodded.

Immediately, the door opened wide, and when the thick smoke dissipated, the furnishings in the room gradually took shape.

The curtains in the room were tightly closed, and it was lifeless. Only a ray of gray-white light leaked out, illuminating the thick smoke rising, proving that time here had not stopped.

In the middle of the room, there was a rattan lounge chair with a withered old man curled up on it.Since he has not seen the sun for many years, his complexion is very pale, and the old spots on his face are particularly eye-catching, especially near the corners of his eyes, which are densely packed and comparable to a honeycomb.

Aunt Xu Ruqing stood behind the old man, rubbing his shoulders with a smile. On the chair next to her, there was an over-aged man sitting on the chair, smiling and helping him pack his cigarettes.There are also maids who are responsible for beating legs, lighting cigarettes, making tea, and feeding, arranged on the left and right.

very quiet.

The old man pushed behind him, and Jiang Xiaodao immediately walked up to the old man, knelt on the ground, and kowtowed.

"Caominjiang Trail, meet the master!"

After a while, there was a creaking sound on the wicker chair. Zhou Yunfu raised his eyelids slightly and muttered: "Look up, let me take a look."

Jiang Xiaodao raised his head in response and couldn't help but feel a thump in his heart.

But they saw that although Zhou Yunfu was old, he had no wrinkles, a pointed face, thin lips, and a very small head. The strangest thing was that as soon as he blinked, a vague film appeared on his eyes, as if there were two Eyelids.

How does this look like a human being?It's clearly more like an old hawk!
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