After understanding Big D's operation strategy for the Cheung Sha Wan site, Liangkun also gave him another task: "Find out the details of Guo Jinzhu and Qiu Liben and the contradictions between them, Guo Jinzhu sent someone to the Charles Club to assassinate me, and it must not be just settled, otherwise who will be afraid of me in the future?" ”

Big D patted his chest and said, "Brother Kun, don't worry, I will definitely find out their ancestors for eighteen generations." ”

Liangkun said: "When checking, don't be too public. After I took down Billy and Qimeng, I had deliberately let out the wind, saying that the mastermind of my assassination was Hong Guang, the chairman of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Pavilion Chamber of Commerce, and that you were close to Hong Guang's mahjong parlor, so you would make some trouble for Hong Guang if you had nothing to do, so as to cover up people's eyes. However, don't make a big fuss about it, and don't get too busy. I still want to reconcile with Hongguang and make a fortune together! ”

Big D said, "Understood, Brother Kun. ”

……

January 29, 1983, the sixteenth day of the lunar calendar.

Yau Ma Tei Tiangong Restaurant.

The tail of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Chamber of Commerce is being held here.

On the second and sixteenth days of each month, Fujian merchants worship the foundation lord and the land god, which is called "making teeth". The second day of February is the first dental work, which is called "head teeth"; The last tooth to be done on December 16 is called the "tail tooth". The tail tooth is not only the "end" of the year's activities, but also the "precursor" of the Spring Festival activities.

Because the number of men in a mahjong parlor is not large, and the year-end event is not lively enough, so the 144 mahjong parlors under the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Chamber of Commerce gather together on this day every year, both the owners of the mahjong parlors attend, and the mahjong parlor guys come with their families to improve the food.

Before the start of the banquet, it is a cheering program as usual.

Since it is an industry event of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Chamber of Commerce, the entertainment program certainly has their industry characteristics.

Each of the 144 mahjong parlors under the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Chamber of Commerce sent a representative to participate in the competition for the title of "Sparrow Saint".

One hundred and forty-four players, that is, thirty-six tables, will determine thirty-six players to enter the second round; Nine of the 36 players will be selected to participate in the third round. Nine players were drawn to eliminate one player, leaving eight players and four more players to participate in the tiebreaker.

This year's deciding game is Qiu Liben, Guo Jinzhu and two dragon characters.

The host announced the rules of this year's tiebreaker: "There are three ways to play this year's 'Sparrow Saint' title battle, which are blind chapters, dark chapters and main chapters. The four contestants, in these three ways of playing, can play eight cards in a row and one shop each, which is this year's 'Sparrow Saint'. ”

The so-called main chapter is a normal way of playing; The dark chapter is what kind of card is played, and no one wants to buckle it up after playing; As for the blind chapter, it is even more important to buckle up any cards in your hand.

Compared with the main chapter, the blind chapter and the hidden chapter test the memory of the contestants more.

In the end, Qiu Liben won the title of "Bird Saint of the Year of Renxu" with a three-game victory.

Receiving the trophy symbolizing the title of "Bird Saint" from the host, Qiu Liben said: "Hello everyone, this is the third time in a row that I have won the title of "Bird Saint", as the saying goes, "when the water is full, it overflows, and when the moon is full, it loses", so I decided to retreat bravely, and I will not participate in next year's Bird Saint title competition." Not only that, but I am also preparing to retire and no longer participate in the affairs of the Hong Kong and Kowloon Sparrow Chamber of Commerce in the future. ”

Hong Guang, who was sitting on the rostrum, was taken aback when he heard this, hurriedly stood up, pulled Qiu Liben and whispered: "Old Qiu, why don't you tell me in advance if you want to retire?" ”

Qiu Liben said: "Although I said that I would retreat, I did not retreat immediately. In the future, who will inherit my mahjong parlor, I still need you to take care of it! ”

……

Qiu Liben's single-family "mansion" living room.

Qiu Liben was saying something to his godson Qiusheng: "Qiusheng! I have no children and no daughters, although you are my godson, but I raised you since I was a child, what is the difference between you and my own son? Your parents have passed away, and you grew up with me, and now that you have graduated from university, you don't have to go back to Hong Kong. In addition, I hope that you can take over my mahjong parlors, and I can retire with peace of mind. ”

Qiusheng said: "Godfather, you know, I studied computer science in the United States, and my dream is to be the second Stephen Jobs, and you asked me to come back and take over the mahjong parlor?" ”

Qiu Liben said: "Who is Stephen Jobs? ”

Qiusheng said: "An American! When Mr. Jobs and two friends founded Apple in his garage in 1976, he was just 21 years old. Four years later, Apple's stock went public, and in less than an hour, all 4.6 million shares were sold out, closing the day at $29 per share. At this closing price, Apple's top management produced 4 billionaires and more than 40 millionaires, with Steve Jobs ranking first as the company's founder. ”

Qiu Liben was taken aback and said, "So powerful, which university did he graduate from?" ”

Qiusheng said embarrassedly: "When he was 19 years old, Jobs only studied for one semester in college, and then he took a break from school due to economic factors and came out to work. ”

Qiu Liben said: "So, heroes don't ask where they come from!" Mahjong is not necessarily inferior to a computer. It's all numbers games! ”

Qiusheng said: "Then I'll help out in the mahjong hall first, try it!" I want to find my brother! ”

Qiu Liben said: "Back then, when I adopted you, your brother had already been adopted, and I had also looked for the family that adopted your brother, but that place had already burned down because of the fire, and I don't know if your brother is dead or alive." Keep looking for it when you're fine, do your best, and obey the destiny of God. ”

While Qiu Liben and Qiusheng were muttering in the living room, Qiu Liben's wife Qin Yuemei was eavesdropping on the conversation between the two next door with her ears pricked up.

The house is small, so helpless, even if it is regarded as a mansion by ordinary people, but it can't change the reality of this house's "small and exquisite".

Qiu Liben's wife, Qin Yuemei, is only in her thirties this year, with beautiful looks and a bold style. Standing with Qiu Liben, who is in his sixties, can be regarded as the best interpretation of "old husband and young wife".

Of course, Qin Yuemei is not Qiu Liben's original partner, Qiu Liben's original partner has died of illness for many years. Even on July 18, 1969, after the Hong Kong government published a gazette promulgating the "monogamous" marriage bill, announcing that the "Amendment of the Marriage System Ordinance" would officially come into effect on October 7, 1971, Qin Yuemei did not get the "name" she longed for.

Qin Yuemei secretly scolded: "The old immortal is really conscienceless!" I'd rather give the mahjong parlor to my godson who is not related by blood, than to give it to me. ”