Gu Le nodded when he saw Ma Yunfei arrive.
"Godfather, you're back."
Ma Yunfei put on a somber expression, put down his beer, and took the roast chicken and peanuts to the kitchen.
Liu Fei said, "Son, go to the living room and talk to your godfather. He started smoking as soon as he came in and didn't say a word. I... I don't know what happened."
"Mom, nothing will happen. If something really happened, Godfather wouldn't be able to come back."
Ma Yunfei went to the living room and got straight to the point: "Godfather, I just overheard some people on the street whispering that you're being transferred and that Deputy Mayor Chang Xiaobao is going to become the mayor. I wonder if this news is just a rumor or if there's no smoke without fire."
Gu Le took a deep drag on his cigarette and said, "There's no smoke without fire. They're right. I'm being transferred. The county has already spoken to me and asked me to go somewhere else."
Ma Yunfei feigned surprise and asked, "Godfather, could it be that you've been influenced by Gu Tian?"
"That bastard! I played the fool and warmed up a frozen snake, but I ended up getting bitten instead."
"Godfather, people are bound to misjudge others sometimes. However, although Gu Tian bit you, it wasn't a fatal bite."
Gu Le said angrily, "This guy is spouting nonsense and has made up several stories. Unfortunately, his stories are all illogical and cannot be believed. They can't withstand my refutation."
"Godfather, your skills are beyond question. Everyone in town thinks you are the most eloquent and capable. Gu Tian thinks he can bring you down? It's like a mantis trying to stop a chariot."
Gu Le threw his cigarette butt on the ground, crushed it with his foot, and said contemptuously, "Anyone who wants to challenge me is either not born or is already dead, humph! I've been in Qinglong Town for several years and was just thinking of changing places."
"Godfather, where will you be transferred to? Has the higher-ups told us?"
Gu Le shook his head.
Suddenly, Gu Le asked, "I heard that Gu Tian kidnapped your godmother, and you were the one who called the police."
Ma Yunfei originally wanted to report the incident anonymously, but the police officers saw Gu Tian and Liu Fei in the bank and did not believe that Gu Tian was a criminal, forcing Ma Yunfei to come forward.
"Yes, it was quite a coincidence. That morning, I went to the store to buy some things. Just as I was about to leave, I suddenly saw Gu Tian and my godmother walking together. I was startled because Gu Tian was supporting my godmother's arm. This surprised me and seemed very unusual. Usually, when Gu Tian accompanied my godmother shopping, he would always walk behind her like a little shadow. This unusual behavior made me suspicious, so I followed them. I saw them enter the bank, which made me even more puzzled. I thought: if my godmother is going to the bank, she should avoid outsiders. Why would she let Gu Tian accompany her? There must be something going on."
Gu Le praised, "Little Ma, you are very vigilant."
“I felt something was wrong, so I quickly called the police. The problem was that some of the police officers knew my godmother and Gu Tian and knew they were relatives, so they didn’t think Gu Tian had kidnapped my godmother. Gu Tian almost escaped.”
Gu Le sighed and said, "This time I was defeated by Gu Tian. I was caught off guard and ended up losing my way. To be honest, I was hoping to be promoted another level, but it seems that's not going to happen."
"Godfather, Gu Tian will definitely be sentenced to a heavy sentence this time. I estimate he won't escape it for eight or ten years."
Gu Le said bitterly, "This kid deserves to rot in jail."
Ma Yunfei asked, "Godfather, Gu Tian kidnapped Godmother, and there are witnesses and physical evidence. Shouldn't the 80,000 yuan and gold and silver jewelry be returned?"
"The county public security bureau has said that these items will be returned once the matter is investigated and clarified."
Liu Fei cooked eight dishes and filled the table, comforting him, "Honey, we were lucky this time. That scoundrel Gu Tian is just spouting nonsense, but thankfully the county hasn't believed him yet."
Gu Le said coldly, "He has no witnesses or evidence, he's just making things up. I don't admit it, and no one can pin these crimes on me. However, it still has an impact, otherwise, I wouldn't have been transferred."
Ma Yunfei said with feigned regret, "Godfather, once you leave, my sales station won't be able to operate for long. If things go wrong, you might even close it down the moment you leave."
Liu Fei said dismissively, "Son, your sales outlets aren't making money anyway, so just close them down. It'll make things easier for you."
Just then, Erlu came running in, shouting in a panic as soon as he entered: "Uncle, I heard you're being transferred?"
Gu Le glared at Er Lv and said unhappily, "It's normal that I was transferred. As the old saying goes, 'The government office remains, but the officials come and go.' No one can stay in one place for their whole life."
“Uncle, if you are transferred, my business will be shut down. Now, many people are only patronizing my business because of your reputation. People are so opportunistic these days. If you are not in Qinglong Town, these people will turn against you immediately.”
Gu Le scolded, "Er Lv, you can't keep taking shelter under my shady tree. You should have made other plans long ago. Your No. 1 shop in the world has never had much business, and you're not cut out for business. Look at Ma Yunfei, his sales outlets are so successful."
Seeing that Ma Yunfei was entertaining guests, Erlv couldn't help but feel a little jealous and said unhappily, "Auntie, why is Ma Yunfei eating here?"
Liu Fei scolded, "Er Lv, you are my own nephew, but where were you when I was in danger? Ma Yunfei is different; he called the police and got them to arrest Gu Tian."
“Aunt, I run a business at the No. 1 Shop in the world. How was I supposed to know you were being kidnapped? Ma Yunfei just happened to be there by chance. He wasn't really concerned about you; he was just calling the police.”
Liu Fei discovered that Er Lv was just a pretty face with no substance, completely useless and only causing her trouble.
Erlv went to the kitchen by himself, took a bowl and a pair of chopsticks, and sat down at the table.
Liu Fei said, "Erlu, your uncle is being transferred soon. What are you going to do?"
Erlu said, "What else can I do? My uncle is being transferred there to take up an official post, so I'll just go with him. This No. 1 shop in the world isn't doing well, and I've wanted to sell it for a long time."
Gu Le frowned and said, "Er Lv, to tell you the truth, this time when I'm transferred, I might not be the town mayor again. Maybe I'll be assigned to some department in the county. If that's the case, then I won't be able to take care of you."
Liu Fei also said, "Erlu, you're not young anymore. It's time to start your own business. You can't just rely on your uncle for a living. Your uncle can't be an official forever."
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