Mr. Consultant

After Giuseppe sent Erwin away, he sat cross-legged in his office, took off his pair of gold-rimmed glasses, and rubbed the bridge of his nose tiredly.The solid wooden chair was covered with Spanish embroidered cushions, which somewhat relieved the pain in his lower back.

Although he didn't want to admit it, Giuseppe still felt that he might really be getting old.The most diligent male whore on Betoni Street in the past has now become a middle-aged uncle who can easily break.And it just so happened that such a middle-aged uncle deserved someone's tireless effort to entertain him with what could be called persistent means.Thinking of this, Giuseppe felt a little irony again, that little bastard Xavier is really a damn fool, a thing with no eyes, a coward who eats soft food.

Giuseppe was suddenly happy, although as clever as he was, he did not realize that this happiness was based on self-deprecation.But all in all, his mood improved a lot, and he even felt that going to fool around with Xavier again tonight would not affect his nerves.Speaking of Xavier, Giuseppe still doesn't understand his inexplicable attempt so far, maybe it's jealousy, maybe it's anger, maybe it's sarcasm, but in short, there shouldn't be any "terrible love" that Dario said .But in this world, is there really that kind of fool who sleeps with the object of his resentment again and again just out of impulse?

Giuseppe thought about it, and felt that if he was a fool in that way, he obviously did not belong to the category of intelligence, so he immediately and instinctively stopped the question.Even though he swears in front of Dario that "he will definitely distance himself from Xavier", but hell, what kind of shit relationship is he and Xavier!

He couldn't come to any conclusion even though he was mentally exhausted. The complexity of this problem has exceeded Giuseppe's limit, and it has stepped into a profound realm comparable to Maldini's peace talks.

Thinking of Maldini, he suddenly calmed down again, realizing that he still had a lot of troubles to solve.As for Xavier's matter, let's talk about it in the future, maybe he figured it out by himself?Besides, isn't that brat's pleasure just to watch him jump around madly with blue veins?Why did you follow his will and weigh his heart?

Giuseppe persuaded himself like an "ostrich", raised his hands and put on his glasses, and started to deal with the mountain of work in front of him.Although he agreed to Erwin's request with a gentle expression, there were still many specific issues to be resolved on how to give the poor boy a proper alms.So he picked up the receiver on the corner of his desk and made an intercom call to his office on the other side of the building.

A few minutes later, the baby-faced Italian youth kicked up his leather shoes and appeared in front of the door.He raised his head and saw the miserable face of the consultant by the shutter, and suddenly didn't know what to say, so he could only shut his mouth tightly.Strictly speaking, Giuseppe is not necessarily a good boss, and he is somewhat neurotic, perfectionistic and hysterical.However, considering that in the world of the mafia, when the boss is angry, it is usually to take out the gun to solve the problem, which makes Giuseppe who can only throw a few folders and curse a few words seem like a Angels in hymns.However, this does not mean that this Mr. Consultant is a bully. He is just calmer and more tolerant than ordinary people.But smart people know that when this kind of person gets angry, he is more ferocious and terrifying than ordinary people.

Even so, the gentle and kind expression on Giuseppe's face seemed to be sculpted.No matter how sad and gloomy he may appear, when he speaks, you will think he is speaking the most tender whispers in the world.

"Luca, go and contact the old men in the council to see if they can help you." Giuseppe said, tapping the table with his fingers, "Let Cesare, the corner of the old city Come see me, I want to find out about Erwin Turner."

The baby-faced young man named Luca nodded. Since Antonio's time, he has been serving as Giuseppe's assistant, and he always has the deepest and quickest understanding of the consultant's instructions.

And he himself, an abandoned baby born in the Great Depression, was adopted by a nearby church. The kind Don Barone paid for him to go to college, and regularly donated a sum of money to the church to take care of his children. Life.

In order to repay this kindness, after graduating from university, Luca did not become a tax collector or a politician as people expected, but devoted himself to Barone's career without hesitation.It never occurred to him to withdraw from the world, though his guts could only support him to do some clean and respectable work.He is like a small cog in a huge instrument, closely interlocking his own destiny with Barone's interests, unyieldingly repeating a simple and mechanical life.

Whether in the sun or in the shadows, there are still many people like Luca. Together, they run the empire called Barone, build a barrier of money and power, and become a strong shield and a shield outside the barrier. spear.

But now, he still played his role steadily, bid farewell to Giuseppe, and returned to the office at the other end of the building to be busy.Giuseppe looked at his back and suddenly thought of Xavier again.The young master must not know that behind him, there are so many people who support Barone's facade, sweat and even blood.Giuseppe saw with his own eyes that the thugs in the family were dismembered and left dead on the street.And unexpectedly, his companions are calmer than Giuseppe, because they are very clear to each other, this is their inevitable fate, their helpless fate.However, these people have never had a trace of fear. In front of their families and kindness, their lives are so contemptible.

It's a pity that Xavier doesn't understand this, and their sacrifice, which is the source of Giuseppe's anger, and has nothing to do with those messy provocations.

Just when Giuseppe decided that it was time to give Xavier a good chat about Mafia traditions, Luca wandered around and came to his door again.The little Italian looked sad, and even his bright round eyes, like those of a deer, lost their expression, and said:

"Consultant, Mr. Gustavo wants to see you."

After hearing this, Giuseppe showed a little stunned expression on his face, and he quickly replied in Italian:

"Second in command?"

Luca nodded, and saw that Giuseppe quickly packed up his clothes and slipped out of the room with his leather shoes before he gave any persuasion.Luca is not surprised by this. After all, the old man's viciousness is well known to everyone, and he is also a representative of the old school in the family. He has an innate feud with Giuseppe.

At this time, the vicious second-in-command, Gustavo Colombo, was sitting by the octagonal window on the second floor of the building.He looks like he is in his early forties, and he is in the prime of life. His body, which is exercised like an iron tower, is cramped in the rattan seat, and the white porcelain teacup containing strong coffee is as small as a toy in his hand.

Like most members of the family, Gustavo is a pure Southern Italian.He has olive skin, bushy eyebrows, large eyes, an aquiline nose, thick, full lips, and a beard around his chin.He was wearing a semi-new thin iron-gray sweater at this time, the cuffs were rolled up high, revealing a pair of muscular arms.And his people, just like the position he held, the commander of the family army, the heads of all operational units, looked extremely mighty and full of strength, as if they could sweep a block in an instant.

But Gustavo has always hated Giuseppe, and was even a little jealous, especially his sinister and scheming style.This kind of dissatisfaction reached its peak after Don Barrone's death, and many old-school members of the family also complained about it. If Don Barrone's last words were not strong, they might have to tear down the building.And what's even more annoying is that Giuseppe and Xavier are rumored to have some tricks during the total war. Hell, they were shot and died on the front line, and these two dead glass were fucked in the safe house!

All of the above made Gustavo feel that it was necessary for him to come to the Brownstone Building and to meet Giuseppe himself.During the war, at the instigation of Albert, members of the old school set up their offices in a villa near the suburbs.And out of contempt for the consultant, these members have no plans to move the office back.So Gustavo had to drive for nearly an hour to finally reach the front door of the Brownstone, which made his mood worse.

This also explains why, when Giuseppe saw him, he put on a cannibalistic look.Fortunately, although they all did not get along well, Giuseppe knew much more about Gustavo than Xavier.

"Grandpa, how is the matter with the army? Peace talks are coming soon, and it's time to let them all know the news." Giuseppe used family affairs as the beginning of the meeting, cleverly avoiding the embarrassing and cold rhetoric of greeting each other.

Gustavo frowned, still showing no sign of letting go.He put down his teacup and said in a rough voice, "Not bad, they all want to believe me, that's the best thing."

"I went to see Dario, Don's old friend this morning. The reason why Maldini chose peace talks is still a mystery. I'm afraid they have some plans..." Giuseppe said this, honestly confessing himself concerns.He knew Gustavo's personality well, and thought there was no need to be brave in front of this person.

Sure enough, Gustavo laughed dryly after hearing what Giuseppe said.He took out the lighter and cigarettes from his pocket, lit them and took two deep puffs, then raised his eyes and said to Giuseppe: "Ha, Mr. Advisor, so what if these sons of bitches have plans?" ? The matter is already on the negotiating table, no matter what, we have to turn the page!"

"you're right."

Giuseppe is as good as others, he spread his hands, and his smile is very gentle,

"I admit that I am too timid and too narrow-minded. In fact, there are still many problems to be solved. The sacrificed personnel need to be buried, and the missing units need to be replenished. And those who shed tears for relatives, to the young people All the propaganda matters rely on your help and strength. After all, they all trust you deeply."

Gustavo felt a little strange, he obviously hated this man so much, but he never hated what this man said.Giuseppe's words are magical, he can always find the most suitable rhetoric, at the most suitable time and in the most suitable way to impress others.

Gustavo was also moved by him and felt a wave of genuine comfort.He suddenly wanted to say some heartfelt words to Giuseppe, and discuss the future of the family with him.In the end, no matter how bad the relationship is, both of them are still candidates appointed by Tang to assist Xavier to reach the top of the empire.As for Gustavo, although he has a violent temper, his loyalty to Barone is unquestionable, and he has a life-threatening friendship with Don.It's hard to say that he didn't get close to those old-school figures because he wanted to gain their trust and control the family split.

Gustavo flicked out the cigarette in the holder of the white porcelain cup, the ash was shaken off, and the scattered orange-red sparks gradually became colder.He suddenly put away that ferocious and flamboyant expression, showing a strange calmness and introversion. He lowered his voice and said suddenly:

"After Albert died, it was much quieter in the 'Great Garden'. But you know, after a while, those old guys will heal their scars and forget the pain."

"Big Garden" is the code name for the suburban villa where old-school people work. Gustavo suddenly mentioned it to give Giuseppe some news.

Giuseppe listened silently, secretly surprised. Although he never doubted the second in command's respect for Don, he did not expect that Gustavo would help him regardless of past suspicions.But in any case, Giuseppe was grateful for his help, so he smiled like a fox again, and said to Gustavo:

"I see, it will be resolved."

"It's scary to hear you say the word 'solve'..." Gustavo sarcastically, but with a bloodthirsty gleam in his eyes, he said: "Poor Albert, maybe he didn't understand in the end." , who ordered him to be killed.”

But Giuseppe shook his head, "It's not me, it's Xavier."

"Little master?"

"Yes..." Giuseppe said, with a look of relief and emotion on his face, he said emotionally, "Thanks to him."

Gustavo stared at Giuseppe's handsome face for a long time in astonishment.After a while, he suddenly concluded: "You dote on him too much."

After speaking, I saw the surprise in Giuseppe's eyes.He laughed unscrupulously, patted his thigh, and explained in a somewhat exaggerated tone: "Mr. Almighty Consultant, no one told you, do you have too much emotion when you tell lies? Even if you think about it To take credit for Xavier, there is no need to deceive me with this kind of acting that can be shortlisted for an Academy Award, and it is accompanied by such a nasty line."

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New Year Chapter 1!Thank you for your support in the past year, and the new year will be smooth sailing!