Chapter 21
1. School Afternoon
Principal Zhou returned to his office.
Mr. Liu: " Principal Zhou, the county government has an urgent notice. Please come to the county government at six o'clock tonight to attend the welcome banquet."
Principal Zhou: " What's there to welcome? It's the scar-faced bandit."
Mr. Liu: Principal Zhou doesn't seem to be in a good mood.
Principal Zhou: " It doesn't matter if I participate or not. I welcome Scarface. What the hell is that?"
Mr. Liu: If you're not happy, then don't go.
Principal Zhou: " Why not? Call Teacher Chen and come with us." Liu Shiyun from the clothing factory had probably received the notice as well.
Mr. Liu: Alright, I'll inform them.
2. County government entrance in the evening
Zheng Dongchen, Wang Guowei, and Jiang Fengyun arrived at the entrance of the county government office. The people attending the banquet entered the county government one after another.
Jiang Fengyun,"Why are there so many soldiers at the door?"
Wang Guowei: What should we do? These soldiers are not easy to talk to. I'm afraid they won't let us in?
Zheng Dongchen: " Let's wait and see. There's no hurry. The banquet hasn't started yet."
Xie Yuhan said,"Why don't I give you the tickets? You can go in and we won't go in."
Zheng Dongchen said," You guys go in first. Don't worry about us. If it doesn't work, we'll climb over the wall."
Wang Guowei: Dongchen, the wall of the county government is very high. We've tried several times but failed.
Zheng Dongchen: We'll find a way to get in. Xie Yuhan, you and Li Liling go in first and meet up with Jiang Lei.
Li Liling: " Then we'll go in first. You guys come in early."
Jiang Fengyun said,"You guys go in first. We have a way."
Evening at the Police Station
Zheng Xiaohong stood at the door of the police station office. The police were gathering.
Captain Liu said,"Chief, the team has gathered."
Zheng Xiaohong," Inform the police to check your firearms first. We'll set off in an hour."
Captain Liu said," The brothers who were sent to the banquet have changed into casual clothes. Chief, shouldn't you be at the county government?"
Zheng Xiaohong: " Okay, I'll be there right away. You guys have to be careful. Scarface is suspicious by nature. If he doesn't see me, he will feel uneasy."
Evening Outside the County Government
Zheng Dongchen took out three invitations.
Jiang Fengyun: " Dongchen, so you were prepared. Why didn't you go in with them?"
Zheng Dongchen replied," I'm not busy. I'm waiting for my old man." Wang Guowei, your dad hasn't gone in yet?
Wang Guowei: " My dad was in a meeting at the county government this afternoon and didn't come out.
Zheng Dongchen: " Let's go in slowly. There will be a lot of people tonight. You guys follow me. Be smart."
Wang Guowei thought, What can happen with so many policemen and soldiers?
Zheng Dongchen: " It's hard to say. It's because there are too many people."
Afternoon at the Police Station
Gan Wu was on duty in the office.
[Gan Wu: (to himself) The sun has risen from the west. The county government is really generous this time. They gave out 50 to 60 invitations at once.]
Captain Liu: " Gan Wu, have you selected the more than 60 capable brothers I asked you to?"
Gan Wu: " Captain, I've followed your instructions and picked them all. You don't want them to go to the banquet to eat and drink, do you?"
Captain Liu: " Just do as I say. Don't ask anything else."
Gan Wu: Yes, I won't ask. According to your arrangements, they have all entered the banquet hall.
6 (Memories) Afternoon at the Police Station
Gan Wu was counting the invitations when Zheng Dongchen walked into the office.
Zheng Dongchen asked,"What are you counting, Squad Leader Gan?"
[Gan Wu: Yes, Young Master.] You can do whatever you want. In the afternoon, the county government sent so many invitations to invite us brothers to the banquet.
Zheng Dongchen: So much, how generous.
Gan Wu: " Yeah, why do you think there are so many invitations? Is there a mistake?"
Zheng Dongchen: " My classmates and I also want to attend the banquet, but we don't have any invitations. Let's see if we can get a few."
[Gan Wu: Take as much as you want.]
Zheng Dongchen thought,"That's not good."
[Gan Wu: What's wrong with that? A few.]
Zheng Dongchen: " Three. I don't want any more."
Evening at the entrance of the county government
Zheng Dongchen and the others were still gathered at the entrance of the county government office.
Wang Guowei thought,"The banquet is about to start. If I don't go in now, I'm afraid there won't be any seats left."
Zheng Dongchen: " What are you panicking for? Look, Scarface needs so many people to stand guard just for a meal?" Yo, isn't that the little monkey who came to school to catch Zheng Xiaofan?
Jiang Fengyun,"It's that child. I recognize him. Why did he become a soldier?"
Zheng Dongchen thought,"Should I go over and say hello to him?" In the past, he was a bandit who was afraid of being recognized. Now, he was a regular government soldier.
Jiang Fengyun said," Alright, I'll go over and greet him. I'll have a chat with him. There's nothing to do anyway. It's boring here."
Dongchen, aren't you going to wait for your dad?
Zheng Dongchen: " No need to wait. He's a big group of people. I'm afraid we'll lose him."
Evening at the entrance of the county government
Zheng Dongchen and the others handed the invitation to the inspectors.
Zheng Dongchen thought, Isn't this the little monkey who kidnapped us at school last time?
Little Monkey: Hello, why didn't I see Zheng Xiaofan?
Jiang Fengyun: Zheng Xiaofan, don't mention it. It's all because of you guys. He's not studying anymore.
Little Monkey: " What's going on? Didn't he get released?"
Jiang Fengyun,"They did, but their family sold all their land and houses to earn the ransom. I don't know where they've moved to now."
Zheng Dongchen,"Little monkey, does your Commander Zhang have to bring so many people to eat?" You guys aren't eating?
Little Monkey,"I'll eat it when we get back to the military camp." Our Division Commander Zhang was afraid that people would harm him, so he was careful everywhere. He had lived a life of licking blood on the edge of a knife for more than ten years on the mountain.
Zheng Dongchen: " You're the government army now. Who would dare to plot against him? Aren't you looking for trouble?"
Little Monkey: Our big brother said that it's always good to be careful.
Wang Guowei said,"The banquet is about to begin. Let's go in."
Zheng Dongchen: Alright. Little monkey, let's go in."
The other soldiers thought to themselves, Little monkey, you guys are still familiar with them.
Little Monkey: " The last time we went to the school to kidnap them, we only caught one of them. The rest of them were also caught at that time. Later on, they all ran away. I even ended up being blamed by my big brother."
9. Banquet Hall Night
Scarface, Spray of Flowers, and Swine Fever were together. County Head Jiang, Wang Jin, and Chief Chen accompanied them as Zheng Xiaohong walked into the banquet hall.
County Chief Jiang: " Division Commander Zhang, this is Police Chief Zheng Xiaohong. You two used to be an official and a bandit. You've had many dealings."
Scarface: " Yes, Chief Zheng, you're a busy man. If you don't come, County Chief Jiang won't start the banquet. We're all waiting."
Zheng Xiaohong said," Brother, I've made everyone wait for a small matter. I'm really sorry. I'll punish myself with a glass of wine later."
Spray of Flowers,[I also heard that Bureau Chief Zheng drinks a lot. I can't punish him with just one glass.]
Zheng Xiaohong: " I've long heard that Commander Zhang's wife is as beautiful as a flower. Today, I've finally seen her elegant demeanor. She's really not inferior to a man."
County Chief Jiang: Today, in order to welcome Commander Zhang of the 20th Independent Division into Guang 'an, we have welcomed peace in Guang' an and the people of Guang 'an can live and work in peace and contentment. I suggest that we toast to Commander Zhang.
Scarface said," To thank County Chief Jiang and the people of Guang 'an for their hospitality, I'd like to share this glass of wine with you."
Banquet Hall Night
Jiang Lei and Xie Yuhan came to Zheng Dongchen's table.
Jiang Lei: " What's wrong with you guys? Why are you only here now?"
Wang Guowei thought,'It's Dong Chen's fault. He had tickets, but he didn't show them in advance.'
Xie Yuhan said,"Stop complaining. Didn't you all come in?"
Zheng Dongchen said," Look, there are policemen and soldiers around the banquet. Everyone is watching us eat. What appetite do we have?" Is the toilet on the second floor of the county government?
Jiang Lei: I'll take you there?
Zheng Dongchen: Alright. You guys stay here for a while. I'll be right back.
There were two policemen and a soldier standing at the stairs on the second floor.
Soldier: Stop, where are you going?
Jiang Lei: Let's go to my dad's office on the second floor.
Policeman: " Let her up. She's the daughter of County Chief Jiang."
Soldier: No, we're taking over here. No one is allowed in or out.
Policeman: Maybe they have something urgent. Maybe the county magistrate wants them to come and get something. (The police knocked the two soldiers unconscious and dragged them into another room.)
Jiang Lei: How did you knock him out?
Policeman: Miss Jiang, we have taken control of the building. We have also taken control of Scarface's soldiers upstairs. Once the police arrive, we will take care of Scarface.
Zheng Dongchen: Who asked you to do this?
Policeman: We are under the instructions of Commissioner Jia of the Administrative Office. I was sent by the Administrative Office.
Zheng Dongchen,"Was the banquet also set up by you?"
Policeman: " We set up the banquet specifically for Scarface. The purpose is to make Scarface lower his guard."
Zheng Dongchen,"Did the 20th Division agree?"
Policeman: " Who doesn't agree that we can eliminate Scarface? We can tell the outside world that in order to completely eliminate Scarface, we have adopted a delaying tactic."
Jiang Lei: " You first modified Scarface, used Scarface to expel the blind bear, and then hosted a banquet to get rid of Scarface. Won't the people say that the government has no integrity?"
Policeman: Special circumstances require special means.
Zheng Dongchen thought,"But Scarface isn't a pushover. How could he be prepared?"
Policeman: " Don't worry, we are fully prepared. We have the advantage in numbers."
Evening at the Teahouse
Zeng Banxian was drinking tea in a teahouse.
Zeng Banxian said,"Shopkeeper, please give me some more tea."
Shopkeeper: " Banxian, how long are you going to drink this tea for only one coin?"
Zeng Banxian: " I didn't complain that your water was cold and the tea couldn't be boiled. But you're complaining that I'm here." Big Brother told us to pay close attention to the county police station. He said that the banquet might be a trap.
Shopkeeper: " Big brother knows it's a trap, but he still wants to go to the banquet?"
Zeng Banxian said,"Big brother has his own plan. We don't have to worry about it." The people you sent to the police station to scout for information have not returned yet?
Manager: " He was sent out in the afternoon. He's very smart. If there's a situation, he should be back by now." I heard two policemen complaining while drinking tea. They said that they had canceled their rest today and were all on standby at the station.
Zeng Banxian,[What life? Have you found out the specific content?]
The waiter ran into the teahouse in a panic.
Shopkeeper: " What are you panicking about? Speak slowly."
Waiter: There's a situation at the police station. All the police are checking their guns and adding bullets. They're ready to leave at any time.
Zeng Banxian: Have you heard what the police are going to do?
Waiter: I don't know. I was afraid of attracting their attention, so I didn't dare to ask in detail.
Zeng Banxian thought," Hmph, the police are taking action. What are they doing?"
Waiter: What else can I do? It was most likely targeted at Big Brother and the others.
Zeng Banxian thought,"It's very likely." Shopkeeper, send someone to keep an eye on the police station. I'll go find the division commander immediately.
Shopkeeper: Where can we find you if there's any situation later?
Zeng Banxian said," I'm going to the county government. If you need anything, send someone to find me at the entrance of the county government."
12 County Government Banquet Hall Evening
Scarface quietly instructed his brothers.
Scarface,[Tell the brothers to be more open. Is there any situation?]
Swine Fever: Sir, there's a situation. You see, although many of the people attending the banquet are dressed in casual clothes, they are dressed as police officers and have weapons on them.
Spray of Flowers: " I saw it too. I wonder what those students are doing here."
Swine Fever: They have some background and have invitations.
Spray of Flowers: Commander, what should we do?
Swine Fever: " If it doesn't work, we'll make the first move and seize County Chief Jiang. The others won't dare to act rashly."
Scarface said,"We'll play it by ear."
Swine Fever: Good. Commander, we will cover you as you rush to the gate. We will arrange for soldiers to receive you outside the gate.
Late at the Government Gate
Zeng Banxian came to the entrance of the county government.
Zeng Banxian thought,"Is the banquet not over yet?"
Soldier: " Go, go. The fortune-teller didn't even get off work. He came to the county government to look for business."
Zeng Banxian said," Brother, I know there are some famous people inside. Maybe I can still do business after the banquet ends. Just treat it as a reward."
Little Monkey: Hey, isn't this Zeng Banxian? What do you want?
Zeng Banxian thought, Little monkey, why don't I know this brother? Tell Big Brother that I, Zeng Banxian, have something urgent to talk to him about.
Little Monkey: Good, half-immortal, you've awakened me too.
Zeng Banxian: " Go ahead. I will remember your kindness. I will buy you candy next time."
Soldier: " You little brat, does he really know our commander?"
Little Monkey: " I know him. Why don't I know him? He used to be a bandit just like us."
Evening in the Banquet Hall
County Chief Jiang and Zheng Xiaohong toasted at different tables and walked together. The table was filled with wine.
County Head Jiang: Director Zheng, is everything done?
Zheng Xiaohong: " Everything has been arranged. I reckon that the brothers have already arrived."
County Head Jiang: " Alright, let's go over and hold Scarface down first. Don't let him escape."
Zheng Xiaohong: Yes. I'll be right there.
Banquet Hall Night
Scarface sat down, and many people came to his table to toast him.
Swine Fever: " Commander, the little monkey reported that Zeng Banxian is looking for you outside the gate."
Scarface asked,"Did he say anything?"
Swine Fever: Zeng Banxian didn't say. Maybe there were too many people, so he couldn't say.
Scarface stood up to leave.
County Chief Jiang: (Greets him) Division Commander Zhang, what's the matter? Why are you in such a hurry? Come, let me toast you three times.
Spray of Flowers: (Stopping him) County Head Jiang, our Division Commander Zhang needs to pee. He needs to go to the toilet, so you have to toast him. I'll drink with you first. When Division Commander comes back, you guys can continue drinking. Tonight, we won't go home until we're drunk.
County Chief Jiang: Alright, Mrs. Teacher will accompany me for a drink. Why not?
16 County Government Gate Late
Zeng Banxian was looking around.
Little Monkey,"I've told the master. He'll be out soon."
Zeng Banxian said,"Okay, I'll wait."
Scarface asked,"Zeng Banxian, what's the urgent matter?"
Zeng Banxian: I heard that the police are going to do something bad to you tonight, so I hurried over.
Scarface asked,"How do you want to harm me?"
Zeng Banxian: I heard that the Administrative Office sent people to ambush you in the county government. They want to seize your gun and then arrest you.
Scarface thought,"Let's see who dares to do that."
Swine Fever: I think it's better to believe it than not.
Zeng Banxian said," Sir, think of a way. A large number of police officers will surround this place. It will be difficult to leave if we don't leave now."
Shopkeeper: (Hurriedly running over) Not good, the police are coming over with guns.
Scarface said,"We're not eating at the banquet. Let's go."
Swine Fever: Leave without sister-in-law?
Scarface: " No need to wait. Their target is me. If I leave, what can Jiang Zhongxiong do to your sister-in-law?"
17 County Government Gate Late
A large number of police officers quickly surrounded the county government.
Captain Liu: (In front of Zheng Xiaohong) Not good, Scarface ran away.
Zheng Xiaohong,[Wasn't everything arranged properly? Why did Scarface run away at the last minute?]
Captain Liu: " I'm not sure. I heard that Zeng Banxian came to find him, so Scarface ran away with his men."
Zheng Xiaohong,[Did the news leak out and let Scarface find out?]
Captain Liu: " It's hard to say. What should we do now?"
Zheng Xiaohong: " You brought people to chase after Scarface. Just say that the county head is still waiting for him to come back for a drink. Why are you in such a hurry to go back?"
Captain Liu: If the other side shoots, should we fight back?
Zheng Xiaohong: " Of course, they have to fight back. Let's not make the first move. After all, the two sides haven't fallen out yet."
Captain Liu: Alright, we'll catch up immediately.
Party Night
Spray of Flowers was pestering County Head Jiang to drink.
Zheng Xiaohong: " Mrs. Commander, why did Commander Zhang bring the soldiers back before he finished drinking? He didn't even say hello."
County Chief Jiang: Madam, why did Commander Zhang leave without knowing the reason? He hadn't drunk enough yet.
Spray of Flowers: " I'm not drunk yet, pour the wine, drink, let's continue drinking."
County Chief Jiang: (Pulling Zheng Xiaohong aside) What happened? Scarface ran away.
Zheng Xiaohong: Maybe the news was leaked.
County Head Jiang: What should we do? What should he do? If he couldn't catch Scarface today, it would be difficult to catch him in the future.
Zheng Xiaohong said," I've already sent people to chase after them. Fortunately, our purpose hasn't been exposed. Let's continue to attend the banquet and pretend that nothing happened."
County Head Jiang: That's the only way.
Night on the 19th Street
Scarface rode his motorcycle and sped toward the city gate.
Wang Jiu,"Commander, you're back so early?"
[Swine Fever: Order the police to open the city gates. We're going back to the barracks.]
Wang Jiu: Yes, sir. Quickly open the city gates.
Policeman: Opening the city gate at night requires the order of our chief.
Scarface replied,[This is an order.] Immediately surrender the police's gun. If they resist, shoot them.
Policeman: " Let's open the door. Let's open the door."
Swine Fever: Brother, the police are coming from the back door.
Scarface said,"Take advantage of the terrain and don't let them get close."
Swine Fever: Yes, brothers, immediately seize the favorable terrain. If the police approach, shoot.
The scar-faced soldier pointed his gun at the pursuing police.
Police officer: Captain, what should we do? Should he continue chasing?
Captain Liu said," There's no need to chase them. It's useless. They'll be out of the city soon after they open the gate."
Policeman: " He's lucky that his scar-faced son ran fast." Why don't we fight?
Captain Liu: What are you fighting for? Division Commander Zhang, the banquet hasn't ended yet. Why are you leaving? Our county head Jiang sent me to invite you back to continue drinking.
Scarface said," You guys can go back now. There's no need to chase after him. Thank you for your kind intentions, County Head Jiang. Please go back and tell your County Head Jiang that I, Zhang, will treat him to a good drink next time."
Captain Liu: " This is your fault, Division Commander Zhang. How can you give up halfway and leave halfway?" How am I supposed to explain this when I go back?
Scarface replied," Captain Liu, you're considered a big shot in Guang 'an. I won't make things difficult for you. Go back safely. I'll remember your feelings for me."
Swine Fever: Commander, the city gate is open. You go first. I'll bring my brothers to cover the rear.
Scarface said,"If the enemy doesn't shoot, you should retreat earlier."
Swine Fever: Yes, sir.
Officer: " Captain, Scarface is usually fierce. I didn't expect him to be so polite."
Captain Liu: " You're being polite, my ass. What do you know? The feud has grown. You're a pig's brain."
Soldier: What, did I say something wrong again?
Night at the Barracks
Scarface's motorcycle drove into the military camp, and One-track Mind welcomed him.
One-track-mind thought, Big Brother, the banquet ended so early?
Swine Fever: Don't say anymore. Big Brother is in a fit of anger.
One track mind, they really ate the guts of a leopard, daring to make a move on their teacher.
Swine Fever: " We didn't make a move. It's just that my division commander and I retreated quickly and didn't give the other party a chance to make a move."
One-track-mind thought,"Where's sister-in-law? Why didn't she come back with you?"
Swine Fever: Where is sister-in-law drinking with the county head?
One-track-mind thought, What, what is going on? I'm confused. Is sister-in-law in danger? Why don't I bring some people to snatch it back?
Scarface replied,"Your sister-in-law is not in danger. They will send someone back tomorrow." Are the brothers in the camp ready now?
One-track-mind: The brothers are ready, we can set off at any time.
[Swine Fever: What is Big Brother doing this time?]
Scarface said,"We'll set off for Yuechi County immediately."
Swine Fever: Commander, you want to attack Yuechi County? If they were all taken away, wouldn't the military camp be empty?
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