Chapter 729 - Day II (1/2)
”First off, regarding Ming Zhi Yi's business direction, we can interfere with the industrial link and interrupt his movements...”
”Those will not affect him much…”
”Even small troubles can be troublesome if they keep popping up. It will at least keep him busy…”
And so on.
As the heads continued to discuss their plans further into detail, Guan Gu Ri was still silently watching at the side.
In his heart, he was stunned.
Because what the Xiong Heiress had said to him yesterday night was starting to come to reality.
...
Yesterday night.
The young heiress looked at Guan Gu Ri.
”If the plaque is handed to the Guan family, you will also receive the other three families' protection at the same time. This will delay Ming Zhi Yi's full frontal attack on the Guan family.”
Guan Gu Ri was still confused. ”But will the other heads be willing to hand over the plaque to me? Even if it is shared, it is still far different from owning it. Their pride and the family's honor--”
”Do not worry about it. If it is at another time, this kind of shared ownership between our families will not happen. But right now, we share a common enemy. For them, they are still not clear about Ming Zhi Yi's strengths. They are all cautious and old-fashioned people. If they are given enough warning and a clear path shows up at the right timing, then there is no doubt that they will take it.”
Guan Gu Ri's worries lessened a bit. He was just about to sigh in relief when Linfeng's stern voice sounded.
”I will do it instead, Zhi'er.”
”No. Only I can do this.”
”Let me do this instead of you.” Linfeng did not back down.
Xiong Zhi sighed. ”You know very well, Linfeng, why I am the only one who can do this.”
Guan Gu Ri, Tang Yin, and Lu Yin Ze: …?
Xiong Zhi noticed their confusion. She sighed.
”Think of yourself doing what is planned. Have you not realized how unlikely and uncharacteristic it will be if you do so? I also am the one who raised the red card, and have the right for an introductory speech.” She shrugged. ”Honestly, if it is me, it will not be surprising for everyone. I think it is clear how many people see me as the eccentric person who bought a dress and a ring on a whim at a very ridiculous price. Besides, I have the Xiong family backing me.”
She looked at Linfeng.
”If it is you, Linfeng, it will not bode well for the other five kings. We cannot drag them into this fight.”
Guan Gu Ri was still confused.
Why were these two even arguing over this?
Linfeng's frowning face deepened. ”But doing this is very dangerous. You will enter Ming Zhi Yi's line of sight. You will get his attention and even his rage. He will likely do something to vent his anger. I can't let you stand alone in harm's way.”
”But you will be by my side, won't you? I know that you will not let anything happen to me. Besides, it is fine even if I catch his attention. It is better if he knows that a young heiress dares to interrupt his plan for the sake of the alliance's balance. He will not be suspicious of it, because he will not have the time to.”
Guan Gu Ri finally realized why the two were fighting.
It turned out, just talking in public in front of Ming Zhi Yi could put them in harm's way?
What kind of person exactly was that Ming Zhi Yi?
Suddenly, the thought of Gunan, his dead brother Little Huan, and grandfather appeared in his mind.
…Right. Ming Zhi Yi was a very dangerous and clever person. A truly cunning madman.
Guan Gu Ri clenched his fists. His eyes were deep.
He was too powerless to even defend himself and his family against that man, even though he was surnamed Guan. His capable grandfather was also fooled for a very long time.
Then this young heiress too…