Su Xiao walked over to Padre's bedside and asked with concern.
"Padre, how are you feeling?"
Padre managed a smile.
"Not bad. I won't die."
He patted the spot beside him and struggled to sit up.
Su Xiao helped him up, then put a few pillows behind his back.
"Tell me what's happening on the streets."
He certainly didn't stand on ceremony.
His manner was just like that of an elder in the family.
So Su Xiao recounted everything that had happened since Padre had been hospitalized.
Of course.
He could reveal that he had stirred up the conflict between the Kiryu Group and the Clementi Family;
but there was no way he could reveal anything like the assassination of the Juan Family's leader.
Some things could be done, but never spoken of.
Even if everyone suspected you, you absolutely couldn't admit it without hard evidence.
Su Xiao knew that much.
Padre broke into a grin.
"So my people are all taking orders from Jack now."
Su Xiao replied half-jokingly, "More or less. Stay in the hospital another few months, and by the time you get back, there won't be anything left for you."
Padre gave a dry chuckle.
Then he suddenly broke into a coughing fit.
"Padre?" Su Xiao looked at him worriedly.
"I'm fine. Besides, what are you so worried about? Wouldn't my death be just what you wanted?"
Su Xiao rolled his eyes at him.
"What nonsense are you talking about? What kind of person do you take me for? If you died, I'd definitely have Jack take over all your turf and people without hesitation. But if you're still alive, of course I wouldn't be hoping you stayed alive."
A look of approval involuntarily appeared on Padre's face.
"Good, good. Now I understand why Jack, V,