Chapter 54 Giving Face to Jesus
Chapter 54 Giving Face to Jesus
Du Zihua, wearing a suit and holding a briefcase under his right arm, came to visit the prison in the West Kowloon Region.
"Grandpa, we have paid 130,000 yuan for bail and 80,000 yuan for medicine. We have not yet paid for the appearance fee, car fare, and banquet fee."
He walked straight to Grandpa's cell, pressed against the iron bars, and reported in a low voice.
After the fight, the society would also treat the younger brothers to a meal as a reward.
Fat Cat, holding a cane in his hand, stood in front of the prison door and nodded, "Adu, you've worked hard."
It was already eleven o'clock in the morning, almost lunch time, but the guys didn't even have breakfast.
Du Zihua chuckled and said, "I work for the society and get paid, so how can I say it's hard work? Grandpa, what do you think? Do you have anything to say?"
Fat Cat shrugged and said with a confident smile: "No!"
"Sleep for forty-eight hours and wait for the officers to open the door."
Du Zihua nodded: "O Ji really doesn't give me face. They won't release me even without evidence."
Gao Laosen shouted, "Ah Du, buy a bowl of shark fin and bring it in. I'm going to eat it. I didn't even have porridge this morning. I'm so hungry now. My life is really going to be shortened!"
Du Zihua glanced at him and cursed, "Du Sen, there is no shark fin. I can write you a letter of complaint. Who do you want to complain to? Yu Shaoze, or the eldest brother Han Yili, or the Governor Murray MacLehose?"
"Hang Mao!"
"I gave birth to you in vain. If I had known earlier, I would have thrown you over the wall." Gao Laosen raised his middle finger and looked down on his only son without any hesitation.
Only then did Yin Zhaotang realize that Du Zihua was actually Gao Laosen's son. No wonder Gao Laosen had no soldiers or generals under his command, yet dared to complain during every meeting.
It turned out that his son was promising, had passed the bar exam, and was helping the community.
But Du Zihua didn't indulge him. He snorted and said leisurely, "You have to take responsibility after you have fun, old man!"
He came to Yin Zhaotang's cell, his eyes sparkling, and he praised with admiration: "Brother Tang, you are a prisoner, with a double-flowered red stick, damn, Jing Zhongyi hasn't been so powerful in many years, it's amazing!"
Yin Zhaotang didn't expect that the people who participated in the opening of the forum were still in prison, but the news had already spread. It was probably the big-mouthed policemen who were gossiping.
Yin Zhaotang's tone was a little surprised, and he said modestly: "Thank you for your appreciation, Grandpa."
Du Zihua shook his head: "Double Flower Red Stick, it's useless to rely on others' praise, you have to rely on real ability. By the way, you have a subordinate named Dan Tart, please tell me a message. Last time I posted the job advertisement in the newspaper, someone came to apply for the job, are you going to hire me?"
Yin Zhaotang's face was filled with anger, and he cursed in a frustrated tone, "Fuck him, you are such a brainless loser. I'm in the cell, how can I interview or recruit people? Of course I'll leave my phone number and interview again in a few days. You have to make excuses for such trivial matters, Mr. Du, please forgive me."
Du Zihua smiled, adjusted his glasses, and said politely, "It's good that you know to ask for instructions on everything and not make decisions on your own. Do you have anything for me to take out? The visiting time is running out."
"Mr. Du, is there any way to let me out? I have something I want to do in person." Yin Zhaotang knew that the lawyers from the society would definitely come, so he had asked this question a long time ago.
Du Zihua learned from his last experience and did not rush to reject it. He hesitated for a moment and said, "Brother Tang, unconditional detention for 48 hours is the law enforcement power granted to the police force by law."
"Legally, you are just cooperating with the investigation. We have the approval of the police district, so no evidence is needed. The police want to detain you for forty-eight minutes, but no one can guarantee that they will be able to let you out."
"But in theory, there are still some ways to get the police to release people."
Laws are written by humans and contain many gray areas or deliberate backdoors.
Ordinary people can only follow the rules rigidly, but those with connections can circumvent the rules. "For example, it would be easiest to find a superior to make a phone call. Or, you can find a powerful person in society to pass on the message, but from what I understand, Yu Sir was very angry when he left yesterday, and he probably won't give face to others easily."
"There's only one night left, and it's not worth spending money to find someone. If you have something to do, I might as well do it for you."
One of the important reasons why Feimao, Xiaoji and others stayed in the detention room was the issue of cost-effectiveness.
It is best not to trouble outsiders with things that you can solve yourself.
"It's a small matter. I plan to go back to Kwun Tong to visit some elderly people. I promised the old neighbors that I would let them share the profits when I make money. As a man, you should not forget your roots."
"Besides, before I did anything, I asked Lord Guan for a lot and wanted to go out and fulfill my wish." Yin Zhaotang was telling the truth, but he attracted many people's sidelong glances.
If I knew you were a double-flowered red stick, I would have thought you were a volunteer in a nursing home!
Just pretend to be loyal and brave.
Do you still want to pretend to be a living Bodhisattva?
Du Zihua was also a fan of martial arts novels and had a rich imagination, but he did not expect Yin Zhaotang's answer to be so nonsensical. He curled his lips and said, "If you can get a charity or social welfare organization to come forward to guarantee it, the police will also give you face."
Yin Zhaotang was a little surprised and asked, "Is the Anglican Children's Home okay?"
"No problem."
"This is the largest orphanage in Hong Kong. It has more face than a big brother. Just say hello to any person in charge and the police will release the person."
"What do you mean by powerful people in society? This kind of organization with a good reputation, many followers, and a lot of money is the most powerful organization in society."
"The people inside are powerful people!"
Du Zihua was afraid of confusing people by saying too much, so he didn't even mention the influence of the Anglican Church. This is a social organization that can influence the election of local councilors and even the amendment of laws.
Yin Zhaotang nodded slowly and said softly, "I see, Mr. Du, please go to the Anglican Children's Home in Mong Kok and ask Pastor Edward if he can issue me a letter of guarantee. Thank you very much."
Du Zihua said noncommittally: "Okay, wait for my news."
Since Yin Zhaotang could tell Pastor Edward's name, it wouldn't be a big deal to just make a phone call and ask.
When Fat Cat, Gao Laosen and other uncles from the society heard that Yin Zhaotang also knew the pastor, their expressions were a little strange. If Yin Zhaotang was really in a hurry to get out of prison to visit his old neighbors, that would be too exaggerated!
This means that the newly promoted double-flowered red stick of Jing Zhongyi is not only good at fighting and digging for water, but also a young man who respects the elderly and loves the young and is enthusiastic about charity, let alone truly doing it.
Even if he only talks about it and pretends to do something, he is still a precious little kid in the eyes of his uncles!
It’s okay to be a gangster, but who doesn’t like good people?
At noon, the police came in and delivered a box of barbecued pork rice. There was not even a chicken leg in it, only a few slices of tasteless barbecued pork, and the rest were stir-fried cabbage and pickled olives.
Yin Zhaotang had only eaten half of his meal when the cell door was opened again. Under the surprised gazes of the crowd, Du Zihua returned accompanied by a police officer and said, "Pastor Edward wrote a letter of guarantee. For the sake of Jesus, the officers decided to let you go first."
"You won't go to worship Guan Gong as soon as you go out, right?"
Yin Zhaotang saw the cell door open, walked out and said with a smile: "You must worship Guan Gong, but I am about to be influenced by Jesus."
"Nearly?"
Du Zihua rolled his eyes and said, "Wait for Jesus to rescue you a few more times, right? Submit! Use Jesus' face to worship Guan Gong. There are representatives from the Children's Home waiting for you at the door. Let's go."
(End of this chapter)