Daily Intelligence System: Don't Kill Me, Honey!

Chapter 258: Chapter 126 Wu Zhong: What? The hero you mentioned is named Chen 94?_3

The Twelve Eagle Guards and Uncle Fu stood at the farthest end of the high platform, responsible for vigilance.

At this time, Peng Shizhong fixed his eyes on everyone present and began, ”Everyone has arrived.”

At one word, all fell silent, attentively looking at the group of people on the stage.

When Peng Shizhong was sure everyone’s attention had centered on him, he continued, ”Gentlemen, I am certain you’ve also heard about the crisis White Tiger Hall has recently faced, haven’t you?”

”Mm, the rumors you’ve heard outside are all true. White Tiger Hall almost didn’t make it through.”

”But by the grace of our founding master, we managed to survive in the end, preserving the century-old foundation of White Tiger Hall. Moreover, we’ve taken a step further and secured the mining rights to the Nan Lake Salt Field, making White Tiger Hall even more powerful.”

”All of this couldn’t have been achieved without the help of all our brothers.”

”The main reason we’ve gathered all our brothers here today is to make some personnel adjustments.”

”As you can see, Feng Xuan, Zheng Chuan, Lu Rong, and I have all been injured, so we need to recover during this time. However, the Hall’s affairs must go on, and our brothers still need to eat, so I have decided that for the time being, all Hall affairs will be managed by Fifth Brother, Chen Jiusi.”

”Including the defense of the four streets, mining at Nan Lake, management of the fishery in three villages, and a small part of the mining work at North Mountain Iron Mine, all to be temporarily managed by Jiu Si!”

Upon hearing this, everyone’s eyes widened. What’s this? A direct transfer of power?

These businesses were essentially ninety percent of White Tiger Hall’s assets, and now all of it was to be managed by Chen Jiusi? Were they grooming him to be the next Deputy Hall Master?

Feng Xuan, Zheng Chuan, and even Lu Rong widened their eyes.

In an instant, they felt as if they had lost all their power.

Although they needed to recover from their injuries and couldn’t do much work, such a direct handover of their control left them completely baffled.

At that moment, they exchanged glances, and Lu Rong was momentarily taken aback, but he didn’t react much. After all, his only area of control was Tiger Head Street.

He didn’t mind; he could simply take it back after he had recovered.

But the rest of the powers, previously managed by Feng Xuan, Zheng Chuan, or even Peng Shizhong himself, like the fishery in three villages and the mining of North Mountain Iron Mine, had always been under his direct oversight. Now he had given all that up. What was he thinking?

Feng Xuan and Zheng Chuan exchanged a look, with Zheng Chuan frowning but not speaking.

Chen Jie was also taken aback upon hearing this. He hadn’t anticipated Peng Shizhong’s arrangement to hand over all the powers of White Tiger Hall to him almost comprehensively. This seemed a bit rash.

Though he wanted power, this way...

Thinking this, Chen Jie saluted with a fist, ”Stepfather, my abilities are limited; I may not be up to the task!”

Upon hearing this, Feng Xuan chimed in, ”Stepfather, Jiu Si is indeed capable, but the burden is too heavy, and Jiu Si was also injured by a blade yesterday. Overexertion might wear him out. Please be mindful of his health.”

Saying this, Feng Xuan signaled Zheng Chuan with his eyes, hoping he would add a few words, but Zheng Chuan completely ignored Feng Xuan and remained still!

Seeing this, Feng Xuan became anxious and turned his pleading eyes to Lu Rong.

Lu Rong paused momentarily before saying, ”Stepfather, the burden is indeed a bit heavy. Actually, Uncle Fu could also help share some of it.”

Hearing this, Peng Shizhong replied, ”Hmm, you make sense. However, I have reached this conclusion after careful consideration. This time, several of you have been seriously injured and need to recover thoroughly, so don’t meddle in worldly affairs. According to my estimate, you’ll be able to recuperate in a month, and then you can relieve Jiu Si of the burden.”

”Right now, White Tiger Hall needs to focus on regaining its strength, so Jiu Si will have to take on more work for now.”

After saying this, Peng Shizhong declared, ”Hmm, it’s settled then. If you are concerned about Jiu Si, then recover quickly.”

Feng Xuan, still wanting to say something after hearing this and seeing Zheng Chuan’s silence, furrowed his brow and conceded, ”In that case, we must obey stepfather’s instructions.”

Hearing this, Peng Shizhong confirmed, ”Alright, it’s decided then. After a while, all managers will report to Jiu Si. If there are any issues, consult him as well. That will be all.”

With these words, Peng Shizhong ignored the shock of the crowd and turned to leave the high platform.

Behind him, Uncle Fu and the Twelve Eagle Guards followed.

At that moment, atop the high platform, Feng Xuan gave Zheng Chuan a penetrating look. What the hell are you doing? Are you someone who surrenders power so easily?

Yet Zheng Chuan remained impassive, turned, and left the high platform, sitting in his small wheelchair to return to his residence.

Feng Xuan frowned and turned to look at Chen Jie.

”Big brother.”

Seeing Chen Jie greet him with a salute, Feng Xuan responded with a smile, ”Congratulations, Fifth Brother, on gaining great power!”

Chen Jie immediately saluted with a fist, ”Brother, I am apprehensive.”

Feng Xuan replied, ”There’s no need to be apprehensive. If there’s anything you’re unsure of, you can come to me.”

Chen Jie expressed his thanks, ”Thank you, Big Brother, for your valuable support.”

Feng Xuan chuckled, ”Enough said, I’m off to recover from my injuries.”

Saying this, Feng Xuan turned to leave.

Lu Rong said, ”Jiu Si, you’ve taken on a hard task these days. I’ll leave my street in your care as well; I’m also leaving.”

After saying this, he stepped down from the high platform.

Chen Jie squinted his eyes as he watched the retreating figures. Zhou Chu commented, ”Jiu Si, why do I feel like they’re rather unwilling?”

Chen Jie responded after hearing this, ”They would be strange if they were willing.”

”Notify everyone, have all the managers meet me in the side hall.”

Chen Jie turned and walked toward the side hall, while Peng Shizhong returned to his room.