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Ma Wu spoke first. "Uncle Yu, I have already said what I needed to say. You[1] should head back."
Yu Zhihe sat in the accounts office as steady as a mountain.
"Junyang," he said, "no matter how capable you are outside, there are still rules in the family that you must follow. You are not qualified to tell me to leave."
Ma Wu said nothing more. He left the accounts office and headed for the private room. Inside, Li Banfeng was sitting at the table, quietly drinking. Ma Wu walked over and sat down beside him.
"He won't leave?" Li Banfeng asked.
Ma Wu nodded.
Li Banfeng poured himself another cup and said, "Go deliver invitations to the various households. We'll still open in three days."
Ma Wu stood and left.
Once he was gone, Li Banfeng lowered the brim of his fedora until it shadowed most of his face. Then he walked into the accounts office. After stepping inside, he turned and locked the door behind him.
Yu Zhihe was startled. "Who are you?"
Li Banfeng answered, "The owner of Freewind Wharf."
Yu Zhihe shot to his feet. "This is the Ma Family's business! Who do you think you are? Where's Junyang? Tell him to come see me!"
Li Banfeng stepped closer to Yu Zhihe. "How old are you this year?"
Yu Zhihe immediately took two steps back. "What are you trying to do?"
Li Banfeng smiled. "You have lived this long and enjoyed plenty of good fortune, yet you still don't know how to behave. I think a simple funeral will suit you just fine."
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Ma Wu sent invitations to the various great families, and the Ma Family received one as well.
When Ma Chunting read the invitation, his hands trembled with anger.
Ma Junjiang, the fourth son of the Ma Family, hurried over and began pounding his father's shoulders and massaging his back. Once Ma Chunting calmed down slightly, he shouted, "Go tell...
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