"Many thanks, Lord Xuande," said a faint smile appeared on Mrs. Zhang’s face. With this matter settled, she could explain to the Zhen Family. Once stationed at Mount Tai, no one would suspect her anymore—especially with her keen intuition and the rchant’s nature to pursue profit, Chen Zichuan’s scenario seed very likely to co true in her eyes.
Moreover, after hearing the entire experience of Liu Bei and Chen Xi, Zhang Clan’s trust in Chen Xi’s abilities was no less than that for Liu Bei. How could soone who had steadily gained control over the world’s situation after making bold declarations slap themselves in the face?
Therefore, sotis it’s beneficial to have simpler thoughts and rely on intuition; at least Mrs. Zhang had made a good move.
"If the Zhen Family has other comrcial matters, my Mount Tai will treat them with the sa regard," Liu Bei added after so thought, giving Mrs. Zhang another benefit. Since he couldn’t kill her here, he might as well let her understand the advantages of following Mount Tai.
"Many thanks, Lord Xuande!" A spark of radiance flashed in Mrs. Zhang’s beautiful eyes. This was a blessing in disguise. The ancient adage went, ’Disaster is what happiness depends upon,’ and indeed it made sense.
Mrs. Zhang had been at Mount Tai for a long ti and, with Liu Bei’s care, had co to understand a lot about it. Mount Tai had many fine things, but except for Mi Zhu, the threshold for others was so high that it left many shaking their heads in sighing!
Liu Bei now offered to treat her with the sa regard as whom? Of course, it was only Mi Zhu! Without the high entry barrier, Mrs. Zhang didn’t think her Zhen Family would be weaker than the Mi Family. Even in pure business competition, without any underhanded tactics, Mrs. Zhang was confident that her family would not lose to the Mi Family—their centuries of foundation were not a joke!
"May I borrow soone from the residence of Lord Xuande?" Mrs. Zhang asked.
"Yes," Liu Bei nodded, appreciating one thing about Mrs. Zhang—her perceptiveness, knowing when to advance or retreat, "If the lady fancies anyone, feel free to take them with you."
Liu Bei was well aware that every mber of his household could be considered his confidant. Mrs. Zhang’s request for soone indicated that she truly did not intend to share this matter with others.
"It’s just a personal maid, please do not mind, Lord Xuande," Mrs. Zhang said calmly.
"If the lady has any other requests, please state them all," Liu Bei spoke as the sky had completely darkened. Having Mrs. Zhang stay over wasn’t ideal, although he didn’t mind it.
"There’s nothing else; I will co again tomorrow," said Mrs. Zhang as she rose to her feet and gave a curtsy.
The next day, Chen Zichuan was the first to head to the Political Office, carrying Liu Bei’s sword. Mi Zhu and Sun Qian quickly followed, Mann Chong and Lub Su arrived just in ti, Jia Xu ca slightly later, and by the ti Liu Ye arrived, everyone else had finished their morning tea—Guo Jia and Jian Yong ca even after Liu Ye had finished his breakfast.
"Everyone is here," Chen Xi said with a smile, seemingly in a good mood as if yesterday’s matters had been forgotten. No one counted whether Liu Yan had co—God knows if he went boasting elsewhere today!
"Yo, Zichuan looks quite happy today," Jian Yong teased.
"Slap!" Chen Xi grabbed the double-edged sword that had been resting behind his chair and slapped it onto the table, "We need to talk again about yesterday’s matter. I’m not happy about being out-argued by all of you, and we will continue today!"
The others frowned as they recognized the sword resting on the table.
"So things can’t be settled by argunt, and even with the Lord’s sword, I still don’t approve of this matter!" Liu Ye stood up first like the day before, rejecting Chen Xi’s proposal.
"Set the Lord’s sword aside," said Chen Xi as he nonchalantly tossed the sword next to the chair, "I am determined to do this matter, even if all of you oppose , I must do it. I have the power to veto all of you!"
Chen Xi stood up, his hands pressing on the table, his cold gaze sweeping over everyone, "Whether you agree or not won’t change the final outco. I intend to do this regardless of your disapproval. This ti, no one can shake my conviction."
"Zichuan, this matter should still be considered for the long term," Lub Su, the consistent good guy, suggested without further comnt—a hint to think longer.
"There’s no ti for long-term considerations. We start work this afternoon at the latest." Chen Xi’s icy gaze glanced at Lub Su, showing complete disdain for any delaying tactics.
"Zichuan, are you sure this will succeed?" Jia Xu asked with a furrowed brow, "This affects all of our future plans, it can’t be broken by a montary whim. We’re not yet in such danger that hasty risks trump steady success!"
"It will definitely succeed!" Chen Xi looked at Jia Xu with a sneer, "I am Chen Zichuan. I have co this far by controlling the world’s situation from Hulao. Who here believes they are more far-sighted or capable than ?"
Jia Xu, Guo Jia, and others exchanged glances. There was really no comparison—how did it suddenly beco a contest of foresight and ability?
"It seems then that you all do acknowledge my abilities and insight," Chen Xi’s face showed a hint of scorn. At this mont, he didn’t mind offending this group of people. None of them here were petty, so after the matter was resolved, he could and it. But right now, it was essential to assert his will over everyone.
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