Chapter 299: Zhou Sisis Victory (1/2)
Chapter 299: Zhou Sisi's Victory
Translator: OneshotwonderEditor: Hitesh_
Li Shiming didn't change his expression, ”You are right Porten. But I don't have the time, so I think I will have to let the matter rest for now.”
”It's a piece of cake. I can do away with the kid for you.”
”That would be nice of you. Thank you so much.”
”Don't mention it. I am still hoping to become your future in law, you know.”
”That is my hope too.”
”Great! I will be counting on you then.”
”Ruo’er should feel lucky to have someone competent and responsible as you looking after her.”
”Haha, thanks! I will be off now. ”
The two nodded, and their image disappeared from the screen.
”My lord, how would this idiot be a good match for our lady? ”
”Hehe, Uncle Quan, don't you worry about it? Plus, we do need an ally at the council meeting.” Li Shiming said to the house minister Li Quan.
”I know. I just felt indignant that you would have to rub shoulders with arrogant fools like him.”
Li Shiming smiled faintly. To restore the former glory of his family, his father had spent most of his life on his cultivation, without realizing that in this day and age, force alone would no long be able to bring in power and influence. Although Li Zhedao was a great fighter, he was no Blade Warrior.
The only way to dominate the world, Li Shiming believed, was to combine physical strength with a crafty method and be as resourceful as he could.
The most important quality to a great man was to tolerate others.
Li Zhedao had great ambitions when he was young, as he had sworn to take control the entire council. However, he had been mired in the matters on Earth, unable to even exert his influence further than the solar system. His failure was partly due to his conceit and the lack of tolerance for the unctuous politicians. Although tolerance and shrewdness were what his father lacked, Li Shiming had the abundance of both.
The tension between the Li and the council had been significantly relieved thanks to Li Shiming's work. Although Li Shiming was not yet the house lord, as the first heir in line, he was able to represent his father on many occasions. Thanks to his apparently mellower personality than his father, people were more inclined to deal with him instead of his overbearing father.
They said it was easier to change a country's borders than to change a person's personality. Thus, when Li Zhedao realized what he had lacked all this while, he found it hopeless in changing himself. However, he thanked the gods for having a son who was much more resourceful than him.
”Have you researched thoroughly? Are you sure that Wang Tong is the Einherjar Wannabe?”
”There is no conclusive evidence to prove that just yet. However, he is really suspicious. Do you want me to—”
”It’s already too late. He had made contact with the Ma, giving them one more reason to break our alliance.”
”Should we expose his identity?”
Li Shiming smiled, ”Hehe. Don't you think that is exactly what he wanted? Li Jian might have lacked a sharp mind, but it's not easy to deceive Patroclus.”
”Ah! No wonder that little Dower prick showed up during the match but had done nothing!”
”Patroclus was much smarter than that brute Li Jian. Now, they are all going to partake in the tournament. This is a stage that I cannot pass up now, can I?”
Li Quan's face became serious as a sense of respect rose inside of him, ”You are the most observant and resourceful, my lord.”
”Thank you. You are excused now. ”
”Yes, my lord.”
Li Quan was the house minister of House Li. He had watched as Li Shiming grew up, so he knew the young master of House of Li very well. As Li Shiming grew older, Li Quan more frequently found himself marveling at the young boy's forbearance, a rare and valuable trait for a powerful leader.
After Li Quan was gone, Li Shiming clapped his hands, and a man cloaked in black appeared like a phantom emerging out of the shadow.