Chapter 32: Looking for Coal 2

  Xiao Dàye was very enthusiastic and took their affairs to heart. Under Xiao Dàye's leadership, they arrived at a small private coal mine.

  The humble house was stained black by coal dust, and the ground beneath was also black. At the foot of a hill, there was a pitch-black hole with two rows of iron rails extending out from it, leading to a pile of coal in the distance. People were busy at the entrance of the cave.

  Xiao Daye brought the two to the entrance of the cave, a miner carrying a safety helmet looked at them curiously, Xiao Daye called out to him and asked: "Young man, has your boss come today?"

  The young man shook his head and said: "I don't know, usually when I come here, they are in the office upstairs."

  Following the direction of the young man's finger, they saw a row of brick houses more than 100 meters away, with a poplar tree dyed black in front of the house.

  Following the miner's directions, the three people arrived in front of a brick house where many people were talking loudly inside.

  Someone inside shouted: "Whatever it is, talk about it later, I'm busy now."

  Xiao Fei muttered to himself: "What kind of person is this, so arrogant." He walked forward and pushed the door open.

  The house is decorated with a few office desks, looking like a shared office space.

  Seven or eight young men in black suits stood locally, and the one standing in front was a small man with a head similar to Zhu Xiaofei's, with an unusually large brain, pushing a pot cover head. From behind, he looked very majestic. Opposite him sat a fat man wearing a light-colored suit, his chubby face had an unpleasant color, and there was sweat on his forehead, apparently he was in trouble.

  Hei Zi and the other two came in and stood at the back. The last young man turned his head, looked back and said viciously: "Didn't I tell you there's something going on?"

  Xiao Dàye was given a cold shoulder by them, turned around to look at Heizi, and prepared to leave. Heizi said expressionlessly: "Xiao Dàye, with us two brothers here, nothing will happen."

  As soon as Xiao Dàye came into contact with Hei Zi and Zhu Xiaofei, he felt that the two were not ordinary people. In Hei Zi's eyes, he could see a self-confidence that was rarely seen in ordinary people. After hearing Hei Zi's words, Xiao Dàye felt much more at ease.

  "Hei Zi stepped forward and said: 'Which one of you is the boss of this mine?'"

  Fatso didn't know what was going on and saw someone talking, hastily got up and said: "I am, are the three of you looking for me?"

  Hei Zi looked at Pang Zi, the house was too crowded, blocking the way. Hei Zi used his hands to part the people wearing black suits and said: "Everyone, please let me through."

  Hei Zi wasn't oblivious to the situation in the room. As he walked forward, separating the crowd, he glanced at Zhuo Xiaofei and pointed to Xiao Dage. Zhuo Xiaofei took a step forward and stood beside Xiao Dage, nodding his head very solemnly.

  Xiao Daye looked at the two people's actions and felt very grateful. It seems that these two people always put themselves first when something happens.

  A few people wearing black suits were pushed away by Hei Zi, feeling discontented in their hearts. However, without the order of Lao Da, they didn't dare to take action. When being pushed away by Hei Zi, they all stared at him fiercely with their eyes, as if glaring could intimidate Hei Zi.

  Hei Zi Xiang walked to the office desk as if nothing was wrong, standing alongside Da Ge. At this time, Pang Zi, who was facing Da Ge, turned his head and said: "Brother, you shouldn't have come to muddy the waters."

  He has a tall and straight nose, a square face with clear-cut features, and a lot of charm. If it weren't for the small pits all over his face and some red bumps, he would be a handsome guy.

  "Heizi smiled at Da Ge and said: 'Your business has nothing to do with me, I'm here to find this boss for something.'"

  "What's up?" asked Da Ge.

  "Heizi said bluntly: 'We are from outside and came here to buy coal.'"

  The big guy laughed after hearing it, he had never seen anyone so anxious to buy coal, and didn't even check the timing. Anyone could tell that something was going to happen in the house, and yet someone rushed in saying they were there to buy coal.

  Hei Zi has been used to doing his own thing since he was a kid, and in the army he was also a scout who had been to the front lines of southern Tibet; this kind of formation didn't make much difference to him.

  "Interesting, brother, what's your name?" The big guy stretched out his right hand and said to Heizi.

  "Cheng Heizi." Heizi saw that his opponent was very polite, so he also stretched out his right hand and shook hands with him.

  The big man's powerful hand grasped Hei Zi's hand and said: "My name is Zhou Tiezhu."

  "Hey, what are you guys doing?" Blackson asked, releasing his grip.

  Zhou Tiezhu looked at the chubby man who had just shown a hint of joy on his face and then lost it, saying: "I also opened a kiln next to his kiln mouth. His kiln mouth was connected with mine last night, we are discussing this matter now."

  "Zhou Tiezhu, others may be afraid of you, but I'm not. You think you can take my territory? No way."

  Zhou Tiezhu turned his face and coldly looked at the fatty, saying: "Manager Zhao, what kind of person you are is clear to everyone. Now that the two kilns have been connected and become one, there must be a solution."

  Manager Zhao occasionally glanced out the window and said nervously: "Zhou Tiezhu, if you want to seize my kiln mouth, you also need to ask if my brother agrees or not."

  "I don't know who your brother is, but since I'm here, I'm not afraid of him." Zhou Tiezhu spoke in a very tough tone.

  Hei Zi saw that the contradictions between the two sides were quite large, and this kind of contradiction involving interests could not be reconciled at all. It was only possible for one side to yield, and if both sides had a strong attitude, a fierce battle would ensue. The city has been a place where military strategists must contend since ancient times, and the local customs are rough and bold, with people liking to speak with strength.

  It seems that this house is not feasible, let's change to another place, anyway, there are coal mines all over the ditch, and it's not difficult for Xiao Dajie to find some good coal.

  Hei Zi smiled at Zhou Tiezhu and said: "Brother, you guys are busy, I'll go take a look at another entrance, I'll come back when you're done."

  Heizi made a good first impression on Zhou Tiezhu, who was also a straightforward person who liked to make friends. As Heizi was about to leave, Zhou said: "That's fine, just cross over this mountain ridge and you'll reach my place. If you want to buy coal, come find me in a few days, I've got high-quality smokeless coal, and I'll give you the lowest price in this valley."

  Heizi stretched out his hand and grasped Zhou Tiezhu's extended hand, saying: "Alright, it's settled."

  As Hei Zi walked out of the house, Zhou Tiezhu's subordinates made way for him one after another. They had never seen Zhou Tiezhu treat a stranger so well before. With just a few simple words, he was able to make Zhou Tiezhu show courtesy, leaving everyone with a sense of mystery and admiration in their eyes as they looked at Hei Zi.

  Hei Zi said at the door: "Xiao Dà Ye, Xiao Fei, let's go. It seems we didn't come at the right time."

  Hei Zi stretched out his hand to push the door, a sense of danger appeared, Hei Zi withdrew his hand and handed the package in his left hand to Zhu Xiao Fei, saying: "You take it, protect Xiao Ye."

  Xiao Fei suddenly discovered that Heizi's face had changed greatly, and he didn't know what situation had occurred. Just as he was about to ask, the door creaked open with a loud bang.