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Su Xiao walked to the priest's bed and asked with concern.

"Father, how do you feel?"

The priest tried to smile.

"It's okay, I can't die."

He patted his side and tried to sit up.

Su Xiao went up to help him sit up, and got him some pillows to support his back.

"Tell me about what's going on in the streets."

He was not polite.

That attitude is like that of an elder in the family.

So Su Xiao told everything that happened since the priest was admitted to the hospital.

certainly.

It can be revealed that he is instigating a dispute between the Kiryu-gumi and the Clementi family;

As for the assassination of the leader of the Juan family, this cannot be revealed under any circumstances.

There are some things that can be done but not said.

Even if others suspect that you did it, you can never admit it unless you have proof.

Lidya Su can still tell the difference.

The priest grinned.

"So, now my men all listen to Jack."

Su Xiao half-jokingly said: "Almost, if you stay in the hospital for a few more months, everything will be stolen when you get home."

The priest smiled dryly.

Then he coughed violently.

"Father?" Su Xiao looked at him worriedly.

"I'm fine. Besides, why are you worried? Wouldn't my death fulfill your wish?"

Lidya Su rolled his eyes at him.

"What are you talking about? Who do you think I am? If you die, I will definitely let Jack take over all your territory and subordinates without mercy. But if you are not dead, I certainly won't be happy. You’re not dead.”

A look of relief appeared on the priest's face.

"Yes, yes, I finally know why Jack, V and others are willing to follow you wholeheartedly."

"It's just that, have you ever thought about it, if I am completely recovered and discharged from the hospital, then all the things you have done to help Jack become a leader will be in vain."

Lidya Su looked indifferent.

"It can't be said that it was in vain. The two of us have cooperated so happily. I can't let your power be swallowed up by others, right? However, if I were you, I could also consider the issue of the successor."

The priest raised his eyebrows: "Are you trying to repay a favor?"

"How can this be said to be repaying a favor? What? You don't want to say that you have never thought about your life after retirement, right? Do you really want to fight and kill for the rest of your life?"

Gangster bosses may be one of the few professions in the world for which retirement is most desirable and least possible.

Many gangsters have gray hair, but they continue to work. Why?

Of course, this is not about "doing what you do and loving what you do", but that they cannot quit.

If you come out to fool around, you will have to pay it back sooner or later.

Working for a big boss is a great job on the surface, but it's extremely dangerous behind the scenes.

I don’t know how many people are watching your every move.

Your friends, your men, and your enemies.

Think about it.

Sitting in the position of priest, how many people has he offended? How many people wanted him to die immediately?

When you still have power, your enemies may still be wary of taking action.

Once you retire, sooner or later your enemies will find you.

Because you are retired and have no power.

It becomes no different from ordinary people.

Looking at Lidya Su, the priest let out a long sigh.

"Jack was born in a very unfortunate family. I used to lament why the Lord targeted Jack like this. Now I know it's because he used his luck in friendship. Jack is lucky to have a brother like you."

"That's right. If it were Jack, he would repay me."

The priest thought for a long time and finally said.

"Okay, after I am discharged from the hospital, I will examine him carefully to see if he is suitable to become an intermediary. You know, doing this line of work requires some talent, and Jack, he still needs to learn. There are many."

Lidya Su was a little surprised.

Can't help but doubt my ears.

"You agreed? So simply? No conditions? I thought..."

Seeing Su Xiao, a kid who was too smart for his age, finally showed this expression, which made the priest feel proud of winning back a victory, and he couldn't help but say happily.

"What do you think? That I will be angry? That I will get furious? That I will tremble at your attempt to usurp power? If you think so, you are totally wrong. I, Sebastian Ibarra, am not that Raise people.”

…

Jack, Marcus and others waited outside the ward for a long time.

Finally, he finally saw Lidya Su coming out of it.

Marcus has

I wanted to go in and talk to the priest.

But the doctor’s orders came to mind.

Finally, I didn't go in.

But Jack couldn't wait to ask: "What did the priest tell you, brother?"

Lidya Su smiled and patted Jack's shoulder.

"The priest asked you to work hard. During his absence, his men will be under your command."

Jack still hadn't reacted.

Marcus was already looking at Jack with a mixture of surprise, excitement and shock.

"What do you mean?"

"Jack, the priest is going to train you to be his heir."

Marcus has been with the priest for several years.

He had never heard the priest talk about establishing an heir.

The priest looked to be in his forties or fifties.

Still at its peak.

Marcus also doesn’t think the priest has any plans to retire.

Why is it that as soon as Lidya Su enters...

The way he looked at Lidya Su was also a bit shocked.

Could it be the priest Su Xiao persuaded?

Marcus didn't think about it any further.

No matter what the reason was, Jack was really developed now.

The priest was Heywood's go-between.

There are so many subordinates.

He also took charge of a piece of territory.

Becoming the heir to the priest is a meteoric rise.

Every street kid dreams of a day like this, but only Jack makes it happen.

but.

Although very envious.

But Marcus was not jealous.

Because he knows his own weight very well.

Fighting and killing are okay.

Forget about being a gangster.

I am not that material at all.

I'm afraid that within a week, the gang will turn its profits into losses, and by then all the brothers will be hungry.

"Since the priest has designated you as his heir, you must do something to not disappoint him."

Jack was gearing up, looking excited.

"Su, just say it, everyone will listen to you."

"After being silent for so long, it's time to go out and do some activities."

…

Clementi family residence.

Clementi sat in his office.

On the table in front of him were several bottles of untouched wine.

He asked his men to bring the wine, wanting to leave all this behind and get drunk.

But every time he wanted to do it.

Reason will stop him.

Reality and sobriety are painful, but they are better than drowning your sorrows in alcohol.

"Fortunately, the Valentino gang was scared by me. The leader of the Juan family was assassinated by an unknown person. They should not be able to spare any time."

He voluntarily abandoned Lijing District and withdrew all members of the family to Santo Domingo for defense. This move was opposed by many cadres in the family.

But it turned out that Clementi was right.

Although there was only ruins left in Lijing District, it was enough for the Valentino Gang to fight over.

They just need to focus on dealing with the Kiryu group.

"Should we ask Military Technology to help? Although the company generally does not get involved in gang wars, as long as it makes a promise..."

The Six Street Gang is the black glove of military technology.

Just like the Tiger Claws are Arasaka's goons.

Generally speaking, it is impossible for a company at the top to wipe the butt of a gang at the bottom.

But sometimes, specific analysis of specific issues is also required.

The company is not a whole, but consists of individuals.

Of course, Clementi would not wish to use the entire military technology to his advantage.

But it would be enough to spend a lot of money to impress some company executives and ask them to assist the Clementi family.

Dong dong dong——

A knock on the door suddenly sounded.

"What's up?"