Chapter 2009: You Know What to Do
Shao Yunduanâs gaze bore into him, his eyes deep and penetrating. âThere were aspects that eluded me before, but now theyâve become clear. Miss Lu, it seems Old Master Zhuang has long been affiliated with your Mei Family. Was it your plan for him to present the dancer to me, aiming to bind me to your cause?â
Third Old Master Mei was startled, taken aback by the astuteness displayed by the young Lord Shao.
Of course, he couldnât admit to such manipulation.
âLord Shao, you misunderstand. While itâs true we seek to align ourselves with you, itâs because of your evident talents at such a young age. Your future prospects are undoubtedly promising. For the Mei Family, having you as an ally would be immensely advantageous. Is that so surprising?â
Yet, as he spoke, Third Old Master Mei felt a surge of indignation. Whether it was wielding power, conducting business, or amassing wealth, the ultimate goal was to indulge in lifeâs pleasures!
He refused to believe that officials were devoid of desires for wealth and indulgence.
Despite the Mei Familyâs attempts at extending goodwill, Lord Shao had rebuffed them, even rejecting the advances of a beautiful woman offering herself as an ally.
âDo not entertain the idea of a jealous woman within the family,â Third Old Master Mei mused, dismissing it outright. How could jealousy exist in the world? It was simply a reflection of menâs shortcomings.
However, Lord Shao was far from incompetent. If he were, how many individuals in this world could be considered competent?
His rejection of the Mei familyâs offers left Third Old Master Mei feeling frustrated. It seemed Lord Shaoâs refusal was resolute.
The presence of such an enigmatic figure was infuriating!
Realizing their attempts at extending goodwill and seeking protection were futile, the Mei Family took a gamble. But they never anticipated failure at the final hurdle.
Reflecting on this, Third Old Master Mei grappled with profound dissatisfaction!
He couldnât comprehend how their carefully laid plans had been uncovered. Moreover, their defeat at the hands of just three opponents was a bitter pill to swallow. In his grief and indignation, Third Old Master Mei questioned whether good fortune truly existed in this world.
It was too absurd!
This was the first time he had been defeated in such a cowardly manner.
Yet, he couldnât express his frustration.
Shao Yunduan cast a disdainful glance at him. âYour words are mere sophistry. The Mei Family holds significant sway in Anze Province, deeply embedded in its power structures. I havenât even touched the Fan Family, let alone you, who have done no wrong. While you may extend friendship, you wouldnât resort to such desperate and unscrupulous measures unless under duress. A family capable of reaching the apex of its region wouldnât act impulsively. If that were the case, you wouldnât have attained your current stature.â
âThis is simply your conjecture.â
âItâs not unfounded speculation. You know whether it holds truth or not. And speaking of which, youâre likely not from the Tiger Head Tribe. Otherwise, you wouldnât have taken action today.â
The Tiger Head Tribe had been the first to succumb to the authorities, suffering a devastating defeat.
Considering the tribeâs concern for its reputation, they wouldnât openly disclose the extent of their downfall. If Third Old Master Mei hailed from the Tiger Head Tribe, he would be privy to the truth. Moreover, the Mei Familyâs methods were vastly different from those of the tribal leaders, indicating differing motives.
If they had harbored fear, they would have acted preemptively instead of awaiting the authoritiesâ preparations.
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