Since Mr. Zhao was attacked, Shen Manjun has never returned to the Empire State Building. The work at hand was also handed over to the people below. Concentrate on taking charge of the overall situation at home and fighting with the pack of jackals, tigers and leopards.
It's a sunny day today, and it seems particularly warm and comfortable in this late autumn morning. Shen Manjun had breakfast and was not in a hurry to visit Mr. Zhao who was still in a coma. Instead, he personally called Li Mubai and invited him to go home for lunch. Then he went to Fourth Master Zhao's room. A room filled with disinfectant that was extremely pungent.
"Little sister."
As soon as he arrived at the door, Zhao Qingyun walked out carrying a basin of wash water. Nod and say hello. There was a strong look of exhaustion on his face.
"Stayed all night again?" Shen Manjun asked the servants following him to take the wash basin and frowned. "From now on, you can leave such small things to the servants. If you keep going like this, you will fall down first before the old man wakes up."
Listening to Shen Manjun's caring words, Zhao Qingyun smiled and shook his head: "It's okay. In the past few years abroad, I have always been active at night and rested during the day."
Shen Manjun was startled for a moment, then asked curiously: "I only know that you went abroad to avoid the limelight because of some things, but my father never told me why."
"Nothing, just killed a few sensitive people. Staying in Mingzhu will involve a lot of people. So I left." Zhao Qingyun said lightly.
When Shen Manjun heard this, he knew that Zhao Qingyun sounded light, but in fact it must be extremely dangerous. Even the old man couldn't save him. The other party must be a well-established person. Moreover, even if you run away, it may not be 100% safe. Who can guarantee that he is not followed abroad? Who can guarantee that he has not suffered retaliation abroad
Otherwise, how could he develop the habit of traveling at night and resting during the day? Isn't it just because he is abroad that his safety cannot be guaranteed
Think about those years when this man, who was only one year older than me, was alone overseas, helpless, and always on guard against being assassinated. Is it possible for humans to live such a life
Thinking like this, Shen Manjun decided not to visit the unconscious Fourth Master Zhao. Instead, he led Zhao Qingyun, who looked tired, to the side hall, handed him a cup of bitter coffee, and said with a smile: "Drink it, it will refresh you."
Zhao Qingyun did not refuse, drank all the bitter coffee in one breath, put down the tea cup and asked: "What's wrong?"
"There is something I haven't told you. Although the decision has been made now, I want to hear your opinion." Shen Manjun took a sip of Pu'er and said slowly.
"The dispute with Xiao Zheng?" Zhao Qingyun asked with a calm expression.
"Yeah." Shen Manjun nodded.
Since it was a show, she had to make the scene known to everyone and cause a storm in the city. Not to mention Zhao Qingyun, even people outside knew that she had a conflict with Xiao Zheng.
"What is it specifically?" Zhao Qingyun said pertinently. "Although Xiao Zheng behaves a little strangely, it can be seen that he is sincerely doing good for our Zhao family."
"In this world, you are the one who cares most about the Zhao family and my father." Shen Manjun shook his head and said sonorously. "I don't believe anyone else."
Zhao Qingyun's expression changed slightly, and he said bitterly: "The only thing I can do is to serve Fourth Master. Nothing else can help."
"But you know everyone in the Zhao family, including people outside. I am far inferior to you in this regard." Shen Manjun said attentively.
"What do you want to know?" Zhao Qingyun asked slowly after concentrating for a moment.
"Who is Li Mubai?" Shen Manjun asked word for word. "Does he want to rebel?"
When Zhao Qingyun heard this, he couldn't help but frown deeply, shook his head and said, "I don't know."
"He hopes that I will give him the right to speak about the Zhao family. What do you think?" Shen Manjun continued to ask.
"No." Zhao Qingyun's face darkened and he shook his head. "He can't be trusted."
Shen Manjun took a deep breath and asked, "Didn't you just say you didn't know?"
"I don't know means I don't understand." Zhao Qingyun said calmly. “If you don’t understand it, you can’t make judgments easily.”
"Then why don't you want me to delegate power to him?" Shen Manjun asked.
"He and I are brothers. Both are the godsons of the Fourth Master." Zhao Qingyun said expressionlessly. "I have known and dealt with him for more than ten years. But I don't know him at all. Do you think such a person is worthy of trust?"
Shen Manjun nodded to express understanding.
Indeed, when you have known someone for more than ten years, you have no idea what kind of person they are. Who dares to believe such a person? Therefore, Zhao Qingyun does not recommend Shen Manjun to delegate power to Li Mubai.
The unknown is the scariest thing in the world.
"But I have already promised him." Shen Manjun's eyes flashed and her red lips slightly opened. "Today at noon, I will agree to all his requests. Let him become the most powerful man in the Zhao family."
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.
"Be careful of the dangers of raising a tiger, the tail will not fall off." Zhao Qingyun shook his head gently. "Among our four brothers, Li Mubai has always been the smartest man. Once he has absolute power, no one can deal with him."
"Are you worried that after he has dealt with Chen Chong, he will turn his gun on me?" Shen Manjun asked.
"If he can defeat Chen Chong, he will definitely not let us go." Zhao Qingyun frowned. His face was very heavy.
"So I need you very much now." Shen Manjun said every word.
"Me?" Zhao Qingyun was slightly stunned and laughed at himself. "My only role now is to serve Fourth Master. Otherwise, even if I have the will, I can't do it."
Shen Manjun said emotionally: "You were able to suppress the three of them back then. Now, I believe you still have the strength. It depends on whether you want to do this or not."
Zhao Qingyun said bitterly: "I have not been involved in Jianghu affairs for many years. Even if I leave the mountain, I will not have much influence. What's more, I don't take action sooner or later, but I wait until the fourth master is assassinated before taking action. His heart is to be punished. .Killable.”
"You don't have to do it openly. I don't want anyone to notice your existence. Normally, you still do what you want to do. When no one is around, you can do things that cannot be noticed by others. I We will open all channels for you to ensure that you have smooth access," Shen Manjun said.
On the surface, she seemed to have given Li Mubai all the power, but in fact, all she gave Li Mubai was a reputation and a legitimate banner to eradicate Chen Chong. Instead, she entrusted Zhao Qingyun with all the power she could mobilize. I hope that when the storm comes, he will have full strength and be ready to attack with all his strength.
"What do you want me to do?" Zhao Qingyun's expression became solemn.
"Whoever wins will be defeated." Shen Manjun said decisively. "Our Zhao family does not leave any traitors."
A strange color flashed in Zhao Qingyun's eyes, his brows furrowed into the Chinese character "Chuan", he shook his head and said: "Even if I can successfully defeat the winner. What happens next? How to resist Ye Shiguan's fierce attack? Little sister, have you noticed that all of us All my plans are to prepare for Ye Shiguan’s final blow.”
Shen Manjun sighed softly and nodded: "Of course I know the risks of doing this. But for me, and for my father, I would rather lose to Ye Shiguan than be swallowed up by my own people."
Zhao Qingyun nodded lightly and suggested: "I personally think that preparations should be as usual, but we should not take the initiative. We only need to let the victors know our strength and preparations, and we can maintain short-term peace."
"This kind of peace will drag everyone into an abyss and make them miserable." Shen Manjun sighed.
"The day the Fourth Master wakes up, that's when we blow the horn." Zhao Qingyun's eyes sparkled.
"Yes. 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 family!"
Zhao Qingyun nodded slightly, a faint smile flashed across his face. It was a smile full of hope.
During this period of time, Shen Manjun had been too tired and hard, so why not Zhao Qingyun? Even this home has become extremely depressed and lifeless.
Now, after a heart-to-heart talk, this pair of unrelated brothers and sisters finally had a sense of clarity as they parted from the clouds and saw the light of day. I feel much more relaxed.
"What are the brothers and sisters talking about? Are you so happy?" Li Mubai walked into the living room in a neat suit, as elegant and calm as ever. But in his eyes, there is clearly a light called desire flickering.
He knew that today was the day for him to realize his ideal. After today, the Zhao family would be firmly in his hands. No one can take it away!
Shen Manjun smiled slightly, invited Li Mubai to sit down very friendly, and said with emotion: "I am recalling the happy times of our childhood. At that time, my fourth brother and I were young, and we would always follow you to fool around outside. We were even beaten by our father for this. My skin and flesh are torn apart, I hug my head and cry."
Li Mubai sighed with emotion when he heard this: "Those days were the happiest and most memorable in my life."
Immediately, the nostalgia on his face gradually faded away, and he gritted his teeth and said, "It's a pity that this bastard Chen Chong took advantage of everything and tried to devour our Zhao family while our godfather was unconscious!"
Shen Manjun seemed a little numb and stopped sighing. Instead, he raised his head, stared at Li Mubai and said, "Second brother, are you ready?"
"Huh?" Li Mubai was slightly stunned and looked back at Shen Manjun.
"Once you take on this important task, the burden of the Zhao family will all fall on your shoulders. It can take a few months or a few years, and you will never have a good life again." Shen Manjun pointed out the interests and took a sip. Lip said.
"For the Zhao family. For the fourth master, I can sacrifice everything." Li Mubai said solemnly. "As long as Chen Chong can get the punishment he deserves, I will never move forward even if it costs me my life."