Ever since Mr. Zhao was attacked, Shen Manjun hadn't returned to the Empire State Building. The work at hand was also handed over to her subordinates. She focused on managing the situation at home, as well as fighting the wolves and tigers.
It was a sunny day. In this late autumn morning, it was particularly warm and cozy. Shen Manjun ate breakfast and wasn't in a hurry to visit Mr. Zhao who was still unconscious. Instead, she personally called Li Mubai and told him to go home for lunch. Then, she went to Mr. Zhao's room. It was a room filled with disinfectant and extremely pungent.
"Sister."
Just as she reached the door, Zhao Qingyun walked out with a basin of water to wash his face. He nodded and greeted her. His face showed a strong sense of exhaustion.
"You stayed up all night again?" Shen Manjun ordered the servant behind her to take the basin and frowned. "Just leave this kind of small matter to the servants. If you continue to stay up like this, you will collapse before the old man wakes up. "
Hearing Shen Manjun's caring words, Zhao Qingyun smiled and shook his head. "It's fine. In the past few years, I have always been active at night and resting during the day. "
Shen Manjun was slightly startled and then asked curiously, "I only know that you went abroad to avoid the limelight, but father never told me why."
"It's nothing. I killed a few sensitive people. Staying in Pearl will involve a lot of people. So, I left, "Zhao Qingyun said casually.
Shen Manjun heard this and knew that Zhao Qingyun made it sound easy, but in reality, it must be very dangerous. Even the old man couldn't protect him. The other party must be someone with a powerful background. Also, even if he escaped, it might not be 100% safe. Who could guarantee that they didn't follow him abroad? Who could guarantee that he didn't suffer from revenge abroad?
Otherwise, how could he develop the habit of traveling at night and resting during the day? Wasn't it because his safety could not be guaranteed when he was abroad?
Thinking about the years when this man, who was only one year older than her, wandered alone overseas, had no one to rely on, and had to be on guard against assassination at all times. How could a person live that kind of life?
With this thought in mind, Shen Manjun decided not to visit the unconscious Mr. Zhao. Instead, he led the exhausted Zhao Qingyun to the side hall, handed him a cup of bitter coffee, and said with a smile, "Drink this, it will refresh you."
Zhao Qingyun did not refuse. She drank the bitter coffee in the cup in one gulp, put down the cup and asked, "What's wrong?"
"There's something I haven't told you. Although the decision has been made, I want to hear your opinion. "Shen Manjun took a sip of Pu 'er tea and said slowly.
"About the dispute with Xiao Zheng?" Zhao Qingyun asked with a calm expression.
"En." Shen Manjun nodded.
Since she was putting on an act, she had to make it known to everyone and create a storm in the city. Not to mention Zhao Qingyun, even the people outside knew that she had a conflict with Xiao Zheng.
"What's the specific matter?" Zhao Qingyun asked. "Although Xiao Zheng's actions are a little strange, I can tell that he's truly looking out for our Zhao Clan."
"In this world, you are the one who thinks for the Zhao family and my father the most." Shen Manjun shook her head and said firmly. "I don't believe in anyone else."
Zhao Qingyun's expression slightly changed, and he said bitterly, "The only thing I can do is to serve Fourth Master. I can't help with anything else. "
"But you know everyone in the Zhao Clan, including the people outside. I'm far inferior to you in this regard. "Shen Manjun said with a serious expression.
"What do you want to know?" Zhao Qingyun asked slowly after a moment of silence.
"Who is Li Mubai?" Shen Manjun asked word by word. "Does he want to rebel?"
Zhao Qingyun couldn't help but frown and shook his head, "I don't know."
"He wants me to give him the authority to speak in the Zhao Clan. What do you think?" Shen Manjun continued to ask.
"No." Zhao Qingyun's face sank as he shook his head. "He can't be trusted."
Shen Manjun took a deep breath and questioned, "Didn't you say that you don't know?"
"I don't know means that I don't understand." Zhao Qingyun said calmly. "If you don't understand, you can't make a judgment."
"Then why don't you want me to give him the authority?" Shen Manjun asked.
"I'm brothers with him. We're both Fourth Master's godson, "Zhao Qingyun said expressionlessly. "I've known him for more than ten years and have interacted with him for more than ten years. But I don't understand him at all. Do you think that such a person is trustworthy? "
Shen Manjun nodded in understanding.
Indeed, when you've known someone for more than ten years and still don't know what kind of person they are … Who would dare to trust such a person? Thus, Zhao Qingyun didn't suggest that Shen Manjun give Li Mubai the authority.
The unknown was the most terrifying thing in this world.
"But I've already promised him." Shen Manjun's eyes flashed and her red lips parted slightly. "At noon today, I'll agree to all of his requests. I'll make him the most powerful man in the Zhao Clan. "
Zhao Qingyun raised his head in confusion and said in a low voice, "You want to use him to deal with Chen Chong?"
"Yes." Shen Manjun nodded.
Zhao Qingyun shook his head lightly. "Be careful of nurturing a tiger." "Among us four brothers, Li Mubai has always been the smartest man. Once he has absolute power, no one will be able to deal with him. "
"You're worried that after he takes care of Chen Chong, he'll turn on me?" Shen Manjun asked.
"If he can defeat Chen Chong, he definitely won't let us go," Zhao Qingyun said with a frown. His expression was extremely grave.
"That's why I need you right now," Shen Manjun said, emphasizing each word.
"Me?" Zhao Qingyun was taken aback and said self-deprecatingly. "My only use right now is to serve Fourth Master. Even if I wanted to, I wouldn't be able to do anything else. "
Shen Manjun said emotionally, "Back then, you were able to suppress the three of them. Now, I believe that you still have the strength. It all depends on whether you want to do it or not. "
Zhao Qingyun said bitterly, "I haven't been involved in the affairs of the jianghu for many years. Even if I did, I wouldn't have much influence. Moreover, I didn't act earlier or later, but waited until Fourth Master was assassinated before acting. My intentions are damnable. I deserve to be killed. "
"You don't need to act openly. I don't want anyone to notice your existence. Normally, you can do what you want to do. When there's no one around, you can do what you don't want to notice. I will open up all the channels for you. I guarantee that you won't be obstructed, "Shen Manjun said.
On the surface, she seemed to have given Li Mubai all the authority, but in reality, she had only given him a reputation, a banner that could justifiably get rid of Chen Chong. On the contrary, she had entrusted all the power she could muster to Zhao Qingyun. She hoped that when the storm arrived, he would be able to store up his strength and prepare to attack with all his might.
"What do you want me to do?" Zhao Qingyun's expression became grave.
"Whoever wins will be defeated," Shen Manjun said resolutely. "Our Zhao Clan doesn't keep traitors."
A strange light flashed through Zhao Qingyun's eyes. His brows furrowed deeply as he shook his head. "Even if I can defeat the victor. What happens after that? How can I block Ye Shiguan's fierce attack? Little Sister. Have you realized that all of our plans are in preparation for Ye Shiguan's final attack? "
Shen Manjun sighed lightly and nodded. "Of course I know the risks of doing this. But to me, to my father, I would rather lose to Ye Shiguan than be swallowed up by our own people. "
Zhao Qingyun nodded lightly and suggested, "I personally feel that we should continue our preparations, but not take the initiative to attack. As long as we let the victor know of our strength and preparations, we can maintain a short period of peace. "
"This kind of peace will drag everyone into a bottomless abyss and make them suffer unbearably," Shen Manjun sighed.
"The day Fourth Master wakes up will be the day we blow the horn." Zhao Qingyun's eyes flashed.
"Mm. As long as we cooperate sincerely, so what if it's Ye Shiguan? "Shen Manjun vowed. "When my father wakes up, the pearl will still be in the hands of our Zhao Clan!"
Zhao Qingyun nodded lightly, a faint smile flitting across his face. It was a smile filled with hope.
In this period of time, Shen Manjun had been too tired, and how could Zhao Qingyun not be the same? Even this clan had become extremely stifling, devoid of life.
Now, this pair of brother and sister who were completely unrelated to each other had a conversation, and they finally had a trace of enlightenment that dispelled the clouds and saw the light. Their mood was much better.
"What are the two of you talking about? Why are you so happy? " Li Mubai walked into the living room, dressed in a well-ironed suit. He was as graceful and calm as ever. But in his eyes, there was a light called desire shining.
He knew that today was the day he would realize his dream. After today, the Zhao Clan would be firmly in his hands. No one could take it away!
Shen Manjun smiled slightly and very amiably invited Li Mubai to take a seat. She sighed emotionally, "I'm reminiscing about the happy times of our childhood. Back then, Fourth Brother and I were still young and always fooled around with you. Because of this, Father even beat us until our skin split open and we cried bitterly. "
Hearing this, Li Mubai also sighed emotionally, "Those days were the happiest and most memorable of my life."
Soon after, the reminiscence on his face gradually faded as he gritted his teeth and said, "Unfortunately, that bastard Chen Chong actually wanted to take advantage of Godfather's coma to swallow up our Zhao Clan!"
Shen Manjun seemed to be somewhat numb and no longer sighed emotionally. Instead, she raised her head and stared at Li Mubai. "Second Brother, are you ready?"
"Hm?" Li Mubai was slightly taken aback as he looked back at Shen Manjun.
"Once you take on this heavy responsibility, the burden of the Zhao Clan will completely fall on your shoulders. In a few months at least, or a few years at most, you won't have any more good days to live, "Shen Manjun said with pursed lips.
"For the Zhao Clan. For Fourth Master. I can sacrifice everything, "Li Mubai said solemnly. "As long as Chen Chong gets the punishment he deserves, even if I have to give up my life, I will continue forward."
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