Mr. Consultant

Fernando Manca, who was named by Paul in the Albert incident, was standing by the carved fence on the second floor of the Brownstone Building at this moment.The stair landing under his feet was transformed into a temporary meeting place, decorated with gorgeous flowers, tables and chairs, to entertain the characters from the "big garden".

Those old antiques were finally frightened by Xavier's aura and recognized their situation.At first, they tried their best to promote some unrealistic demands, but when the young master had an unfriendly meeting with them, these old guys all chose to accept it as soon as it was good.All they asked was to keep their day-to-day livelihoods, and to swear to Christ in all sincerity that they would say nothing more about the bookkeeping operation in Barone's name.They also accepted the price offered by Xavier to let the employees of the Brownstone building be stationed in the "big garden".In the past, this was something that no one could have imagined, but when it happened, no one dared to raise any objections.

Those old guys finally realized in fear that the young master was no longer a role to be manipulated by others, and Giuseppe was far more difficult to deal with than they imagined.In the past, relying on Don Barone's tolerance and their own interests, they tried in vain to control the family property and make the Brownstone Building obey their orders.They even thought about dismissing the consultant, and then finding an old man with the same stubborn mind as them to take over Giuseppe's work and power.Yet it turns out, indisputably, that this idea is foolish and far-fetched.

But Fernando had foreseen the current situation earlier.From the moment Xavier sat in the "big garden" and negotiated with them, everything seemed to be arranged by fate, and the ending was designed.Despite the fact that he is not familiar with him, despite not having so many intersections, Fernando still knows Giuseppe's nature.What the consultant has made up his mind to do must be [-]% sure, and must have the determination to do nothing.

At that time, Fernando stood in the corner, quietly observing Xavier's expression.He had no idea why the young master came, just as he couldn't understand why Giuseppe was so respectful.But when he and the young master looked at each other, when he got some kind of imperative courage from Xavier's eyes, he knew that no matter what, they had lost the right to refuse.

Fernando did not expect that in just a few months, this arrogant and ignorant young man would become a completely different character, a character closer to Don Barrone, a character that made him feel from the bottom of his heart. threatening figure.He didn't understand what happened to Xavier, but those eyes, those eyes that were obviously innocent, made him feel an inexplicable shudder.

He thought, the beauty and freedom of the "big garden" had finally come to an end, and the young master was finally going to settle some terrible things with them.Fernando is not afraid of this kind of reckoning, because in some ways, he can get a little bit of revenge from this kind of reckoning.Although he didn't work for the Brownstone or belong to Giuseppe's henchmen, he had had enough of the stupidity of the old-timers and didn't want to be with them any more.But he was still a little curious about what kind of purpose that young master had, and what kind of punishment and pressure he wanted to impose on them.

But to Fernando's surprise, Xavier actually boldly proposed to merge the two factions at the very beginning of the negotiation.Of course those old-school figures would not allow such a thing, but reality, reality cannot be doubted.So these old guys had no choice but to delay and argue, hoping to gain some leeway from the young master.However, Xavier didn't appreciate it, he just told them that this was not an equal discussion, but some kind of order from top to bottom.

At the same time, Xavier also explained his relationship with Giuseppe, and vowed to maintain the dignity of the consultant and not allow anyone to trample on his love.In the past, this kind of speech would undoubtedly cause an uproar, but at that time the "big garden" was extremely calm, even so peaceful that it could be called dead silence.Those old people who used to be all-powerful looked at each other, not knowing how to react.It would be best for them to just bow their heads as if by default, and not express any objections.

Although they also had some complaints and some rather dissatisfied emotions, Xavier was no longer that easy-to-understand young master, and he would not change his decision just because of their shitty mood.Seeing Xavier pulling Giuseppe away, Fernando felt inexplicably gloating and elated.

After that, things became quite logical and quite calm.On the second day of Xavier's visit, Gustavo called all the characters in the "Great Garden" and discussed with them the details common to the Brownstone Building.They drew up their own requirements, their own norms, and then wrote these things down on paper, and anxiously gave them to the young master for review.

Of course, those old antiques, those owners of vested interests, will not give up their things so easily.They hatched some ugly schemes about it, hoping to keep a little dirty business out of it.However, the consultant, or the young master himself, exposed this intention in a burst of blood, and then invited them all to the Brownstone Building for tea.

No one wanted to explain the circumstances of that meeting, any more than they wanted to bring up their own interests, they avoided the whole thing as if they were dying, and they kept it under wraps and never discussed it again.And Xavier and Giuseppe, relying on the means of this rogue bully, pushed forward the work of intercommunication very quickly.By the end of July, the manpower of both sides had largely settled down, so Barone finally ended the split between the two factions.

All of the above led to the young master's proposal to hold a banquet, and also led to a lively situation in the brownstone building.But these commotions had nothing to do with Fernando, and they couldn't even attract the slightest bit of attention from him.He just leaned on the carved railing like an outsider, looking at all the hypocritical and prosperous scenes in front of him.

Fernando cast his eyes on the crowd in the center of the platform, and he saw Giuseppe wrapped in a milky white silk suit amidst the flowers, smiling like a fox.While shaking the brilliant champagne in his hand, the consultant was talking to the old guys around him about some meaningless topics that only uncles would talk about.

Although Fernando loathes Giuseppe's nature and thinks he is an unscrupulous whore, he has to admit that this move is a victory for the brownstone and a victory for Giuseppe.When the consultant was not favored by anyone, he suddenly reversed the defeat like a god.That's what Giuseppe always does, and that's why he's so awesome.

That consultant is a poisonous snake lurking in the dark, a sharp weapon hidden under the gentle appearance. He never cares about other people's slander or harm, because sooner or later he will give retribution one by one.He is best at waiting, forbearance and waiting and watching, but he always has the ability to kill with one blow.

Thinking of this, Fernando felt that he had underestimated this gentleman, his cruelty and ruthlessness.Christ, he even thought Giuseppe was a useless dead glass that only crawled out of bed!Thank goodness the advisor wasn't looking at his head, or his life.

However, these things have nothing to do with Fernando in the final analysis.Because he no longer has contact with the decision-making core of the family, nor will he participate in any confidential matters.He is just a dispensable existence in the "big garden", without any necessary attributes.Even the old antiques, those old antiques who were supposed to be on the same front as him, just because of the face of the army and the feats during the war with Maldini, they didn't kick him out and asked him to find his own way out.

So what Fernando didn't understand was why he received the invitation letter for this banquet and came to this place that didn't fit him.But all in all, he had no other choice but to accept the young master's request.Or rather, he should now finally call him chief.

Fernando was in a trance, watching everything noisy under the crystal lamp, and suddenly felt that life is so short and so changeable.Don Barone is no longer in this world, and he himself has changed from a ignorant youth to a useless old man.He was a little depressed, a little frustrated and anxious, but no one could listen to him, let alone relieve him.

He has become a coward who can only miss, reminiscing about the past that cannot be reproduced, and reminiscing about some illusory illusions.He would rather die with Don Barone, with the man who gave him power and left him with nothing.Then in hell, where loyalty and hypocrisy are not bound, settle with him this crime of ingratitude.

However, he couldn't do it. All he had in front of him was the prosperity that had nothing to do with him.

But at this moment, Xavier, that young master, suddenly walked in front of Fernando.He was wearing a well-crafted black tuxedo, and his dark brown hair was pinned back with hairspray, revealing a deep-featured face.Xavier handed Fernando the brandy glass in his hand. He wanted to talk about some things with the corner man, but at this moment, he hadn't found the opening of those topics.

Fernando was wearing a slightly old brown suit, and the white shirt inside was a little wrinkled and yellowed.He has no decent clothes, and no decent occasions for which he should be a part.He even thought that the invitation was Xavier's prop to humiliate him, rather than some kind of heartfelt kindness.

But the young master was standing by his side, and he didn't have the slightest desire to leave.Fernando was silent for a while because of this, intending to get through this unlucky time in silence.But in the end, he was infected by the depressive atmosphere, and felt a little distressed. He scratched his short gray and white hair with his hands.He had no choice but to ask Xavier's intentions in a low, mid-spirited voice.

Xavier looked at the burly, unbowed old man in front of him, and suddenly he could imagine a little bit of his demeanor leading the army back then.In his opinion, although Fernando and Gustavo have the same majestic and indisputable momentum, they are more weather-beaten, more stable and melancholy than the cheerful second in command.

The young master considered this, so he weighed his arguments in the bottom of his heart.He knew that the hornet in front of him didn't like him very much, and he wouldn't take his ideas and interests into account, but he still wanted to find something in common to gain Fernando's trust and understand the hornet's vision.He said:

"Sir, I do not mean to offend. Although I have done some things that disgust you, I can swear to Christ and to the Virgin Mary that heroes like you deserve our sincerest respect."

"Hero? Hmph, hero..."

Fernando said to himself with a sneer, and then asked unceremoniously:

"Young master, who taught you such hypocritical and insulting words? The consultant who is gentle on the outside but miserable on the inside, or other stupid and ridiculous assistants?"

After hearing this, Xavier was not angry, but smiled lowly.He dug out a pack of low-quality cigarettes from his pocket, lit one for Fernando respectfully, handed it to Fernando, and said to him in a friendly voice:

"Sir, as you can see, I'm only a rascal from the slums, and I can't speak those pretty words. But I have heard of your deeds in time of war, of your bravery and fearlessness against enemies. Therefore I would like to call you a hero, which has nothing to do with Barone, but only my own kindness."

Fernando stared at the strong-smelling cigarette in his hand.He is familiar with this taste, the rough and cheap style in this taste.He didn't have a prominent background like other old-school figures, and climbed to the top only by relying on selfless fighting in the battlefield.His reputation is the stack of kills, his victories the sum of lives.And in the final analysis, what he stubbornly insists on is also fundamentally different from those old antiques.He's not doing it for his own benefit, but for what the blood has watered.

Fernando's face softened, and he even showed a little invisible emotion. He said:

"Master, I apologize for my rudeness, and I accept your kindness."

"Trust me, sir, it's really not a big deal."

Xavier smiled and waved his hands, and drank the brandy in the glass in one gulp,

"I just think that a hero like you shouldn't retire. If you don't mind working with Gustavo, I hope you can continue your heroic deeds."

Fernando froze for a moment, a completely different light appeared in those cloudy eyes.His palms trembled with excitement, and his blood ran with joy.It took him a while before he confirmed to Xavier with an expression of disbelief:

"Sir, I want to know, is this definitely not an auditory hallucination caused by my age?"

"Fernando Manca, the pride of Barone's army, a hero who may die but never grow old."

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