Tang Dynasty Little Godfather

Chapter 278 Unity

patience.

This is especially important for Wang Xi and his team.

Because they can't just think about winning or losing; they also have to consider how to conceal their intentions.

After all, the entire Nameless Academy was a lie.

Their persona is that of a group of impulsive, playful, and lecherous playboys.

If they reacted so quickly and were so well-prepared, then the other side isn't stupid; it's clearly a trap.

The consequences could be either minor or major.

It could be fatal for them.

Therefore, their behavioral principle is very simple: when faced with any problem, the first thing to consider is how to hide themselves or maintain their public image.

Although Lady Zixia's counterattack was slightly different from what they had expected, they still had to wait patiently and do everything according to plan.

But don't lose a lot for a small amount.

As for those coal mines, once they're gone, they're gone; there's not much that can be done about it.

Of course, all of this was because they believed that Madam Zixia would definitely react to the betrayal of the Linghu family.

Although Madam Zixia's core interest is to maintain everyone's relationship, if she doesn't take action at this point, it means that everyone can betray and stab each other in the back, which is even more detrimental to unity.

The Yuan family won't agree to let the Linghu family off so easily.

The appearance of this paper caused the Yuan family heavy losses, not only in terms of wealth, but also in terms of connections.

Although Zhang said that they would only make a note of this debt for the time being and would not take immediate retaliatory measures, it does not mean that they are powerless to do anything.

As Wang Xi and his group expected, after resolving the coal mining issue, Madam Zixia immediately kicked the Linghu and Yuchi families out of the winery's supply chain. She prevented them from selling the Beauty Wine, including their restaurants and even the taverns that rented their shops. She also stopped purchasing their fruits and ceased cooperating with them in the coal mining industry.

Coincidentally, they were about to sign a new contract with the Ministry of Works.

This was the moment Wang Xi and his group had been waiting for.

This is why Linghu Changge and Linghu Baodi, the siblings, were allowed to complain to their classmates at the academy.

How to break up the other side's alliance? It's impossible to let them lobby those uncles and elders. The best way is to use the students of the Nameless Academy to dismantle the other side step by step.

This immediately sparked sympathy and anger among the public.

The nameless academy has come a long way through trials and tribulations, encountering countless difficulties. Although Linghu Changge has only been at the academy for a short time, Linghu Baodi is a veteran figure.

Let's leave aside coal mining for now.

The key is that winery.

That's our Wuming Academy's winery, why are they kicking our students out?
This is simply outrageous.

Too bully.

Therefore, they sent their unnamed senior disciple, Wang Xi, to negotiate with his aunt, insisting that they maintain cooperation with the Linghu and Yuchi families.

Wang Xi was appointed to a critical mission, and immediately went alone to his aunt's residence in Anchangfang.

"Auntie!"

Upon seeing Madam Zixia, Wang Xi angrily said, "Who told you to refuse the cooperation between our Nameless Winery and the Linghu and Yuchi families?"

Madam Zixia put down her teacup and smiled calmly, "Of course I'm the one who should refuse. Who else could it be?"

Wang Xi said, "Why didn't you discuss it with me?"

Madam Zixia said, "Because I have the right to decide who to cooperate with and who not to cooperate with. I don't need to discuss this with you, and you have emphasized this yourself time and time again."

"Who said that? I don't remember."

Wang Xi said somewhat unsure of himself, "That nameless winery belongs to our Nameless Academy, not yours."

Madam Zixia nodded and said, "That's right, the Nameless Winery does belong to the Nameless Academy, but everything must be done in accordance with the contract."

According to our contract, the only thing you care about is cooperating with your Khan father-in-law, and in this respect, your aunt is acting entirely according to your wishes. However, in all other aspects, it is stipulated that your aunt has full authority.

"Don't give me that nonsense," Wang Xi said. "I now demand to continue cooperating with the Linghu and Yuchi families."

Lady Zixia replied, "No. It's written very clearly in black and white that, apart from your Khan's father-in-law's side, I have the final say on the sale of the Beauty Wine. You have no right to interfere."

"You!"

Wang Xi's face turned a deep purplish-red with anger, and she covered her left breast with one hand. "Fine, fine, you just wait, I'm not done with this."

Lady Zixia laughed and said, "Don't think about revealing the secret recipe for the wine, because that would only affect your Khan's father-in-law's business, and wouldn't have much of an impact on me, since all the grapes are in my hands."

Furthermore, although I won't hold the contract against you, it will still affect your reputation, sir, since that winery is called the Nameless Winery.

"We'll see about that."

Wang Xi pretended to be very guilty, and with a lack of confidence, he threw out a harsh remark before turning around and leaving.

Guang Sheng, who was standing to the side, observed this and said, "They don't seem like people with such cunning."

Madam Zixia was also unsure, saying, "Whether it is true or not, we cannot underestimate them. This brat's methods are completely uncontrollable and reckless. We have tried it before."

As soon as Wang Xi returned to Wuming Academy, Linghu Baodi and the others immediately surrounded him.

Wang Xi reluctantly informed them of the result.

This immediately dealt a heavy blow to morale.

We can't even make decisions about our own things.

This must be something serious.

They even complained to Wang Xi and his group, saying, "How could you sign such a stupid contract?"

Wang Xi, of course, denied it. "You've ever managed that winery? You've never even asked a single question? You all have fun every day while I have to work like a slave. I was just trying to save myself the trouble, who knew it would turn out like this?"

"Hey, hey, hey! With a formidable enemy at hand, let's not rush into infighting."

Li Jieman suddenly called out to them, saying, "Brother Que, no matter what, your aunt has gone too far. She's treating us like fools. We can't give up now. This time, we'll fight them to the death."

"Once or twice, they really think we're easy to bully."

Linghu Baodi said, "That's right, we can't tolerate this any longer."

Wang Shuang raised his arm and shouted, "Let's fight them!"

Xue Jun and the others were also caught up in their emotions, raising their arms and shouting, demanding to fight Lady Zixia to the death.

When they had stopped breathing, Huangfu Sengnian said calmly, "Don't shout nonsense. If I remember correctly, many of you have cooperated with Madam Zixia."

This statement silenced many people.

"So what?"

Wang Xi suddenly grabbed Linghu Changge with one hand and put the other on Linghu Baodi's shoulder. "We are the heirs of the family. We should cooperate with each other, not listen to my aunt. Who does she think she is? Whether it's fertilizer mills or wineries, we invented them all. It's just that we used to be lazy and didn't bother to manage them. From today onwards, we will establish our own businesses and even inherit the family business ahead of schedule. Anyone who opposes us will no longer enjoy our technical support."

"Starting with my family, if my family doesn't agree to sever ties with my aunt, none of my family's businesses will utilize our technological inventions."

Linghu Changge was deeply moved upon hearing this, and tears welled up in his eyes.

"Well said."

Xue Jun stepped forward and said, "It's all ours, all of it is ours, including our family business. Why shouldn't we have the right to decide?"

Li Tong also said, "That's right. We'll inherit that family business sooner or later, so we should cooperate with each other instead of with outsiders."

Linghu Baodi was immediately moved to tears, and her chubby little hand was placed on Wang Xi's shoulder. "Brother Que, you are so good to me!"

Little did he know that this fellow wasn't listening at all; instead, he was exchanging flirtatious glances with his sister, Linghu Changge.

Linghu Baodi immediately panicked, grabbed him and asked in alarm, "What's going on with you two?"

Without saying a word, Wang Xi put one hand on Linghu Baodi's shoulder and looked at him with affection.

Startled, Linghu Baodi quickly dodged away.

Wang Xi chuckled and said, "We're family."

On the carriage.

Ashina Mi said, "Que'er, are you really going to go against your own family for Linghu Changge?"

Wang Xi put his arm around her and said, "This is enough to prove that I, Wang Xiaoque, am a person who values loyalty and righteousness. Mi'er, I would even give up my life for you."

Ashina Mi felt something was off about those words and said, "In the whole world, I'm afraid only you can make a womanizer sound like someone who is loyal and devoted."

"That's right."

Wang Xi said in a serious tone: "I have evidence. The main reason why my aunt can bully people like this is that when I signed the contract with her, I only had you in my mind. The contract only stipulated that I must make the decision on my father-in-law's business, and I would not care about anything else."

"Don't even mention Sister Changge. If my aunt didn't do business with my family, I wouldn't care. But if she dared not to deliver the wine to my father-in-law, I would immediately cut off all ties with her."

Ashina Mi was deeply moved upon hearing this, and advised, "You must be more thoughtful in the future and not act on impulse."

"impossible!"

Wang Xi shook his head and said, "I'm the kind of person who acts on emotion. If anyone bullies my Mi'er, I'll fight them to the death."

Ashina Mi smiled, "What if it's Linghu Changge and Xue Bao'er?"

Wang Xi said, "They also have to follow the order of arrival. Mi'er, you are the eldest, so you have to keep an eye on them from now on."

Ashina Mi rolled her eyes. "I don't care."

Back home, Wang Xi immediately rushed to Princess Xue to complain, "Mother! My concubine is bullying us! She won't allow our winery's wine to be sold to the Linghu family, and she also refuses to take their fruit. I won't let her bully my woman like this. I'm going to settle the score with her."

Princess Xue asked, "The nameless winery, you can't make the decision?"

"I."

Wang Xi said sheepishly, "I'm still too young, and I fell for my aunt's trick."

Princess Xue rolled her eyes at him and asked again, "So what do you plan to do?"

Wang Xi said, "I will defeat her completely."

Princess Xue said, "I've said it before, I won't interfere in your relationship with your aunt."

Wang Xi said, "Thank you for your support, Mother. I also need to trouble you to tell Uncle Fu that I will take action against him first. Any business that is related to my family will not receive the support of our Wuming Academy."

Princess Xue was both amused and annoyed. "What kind of skill is this? Using your own business as a weapon, do you think Uncle Fu would hit you?"

Wang Xi said, "That's not how it works. If I didn't do this, how would Xue Jun and the others support Sister Changge?"

Princess Xue pondered for a moment and said, "Anyway, all these assets will be yours in the future, so you can do whatever you want with them."

Wang Xi said, "Since that's the case, why not support me now?"

Princess Xue said, "Because your father is in charge now."

"All right!"

The next day.

When Wang Xi arrived at the academy, he saw that Xue Jun, Li Tong, and the others all had bruises on their faces and their morale was at rock bottom.

"Wow, is it that bad?"

Didn't your dad hit you?

"My father isn't here."

"Oh dear, my dad's home."

“My father isn’t here, but my mother is no slouch either.”

They were so used to their carefree life at the nameless academy that they couldn't distinguish between the two kings and actually went back to ask their parents to sever ties with Madam Zixia.

As expected, they were beaten and forced to run around in circles.

Linghu Baodi wasn't beaten, after all, her family was already in such a state, and she said with great guilt, "Brothers, I'm sorry, it's my fault for dragging you down."

Xue Jun covered his mouth and said, "What's this? We get beaten up all the time, even when there's nothing wrong with us."

Li Tong said, "The problem is, what should we do now? We just said something and we got beaten up like this. We can't talk properly anymore, and they don't even take it seriously."

Huangfu Sengnian asked, "Sparrow, what did your mother say?"

Wang Xi said, "My mother said a long time ago that she wouldn't care."

Huangfu Sengnian said, "As the senior brothers, we should stand up for our brothers."

Wang Xi asked, "What are your plans?"

Huangfu Sengnian said, "Invite their fathers here, and you can speak to them."

"why me?"

"Who told you to call yourself the senior brother?"

"Ahem, I'm not afraid for Sister Changge."

Wang Xi then looked at Li Dong and the others, "But you..."

Xue Jun hurriedly said, "If you're not afraid to go and tell them, then what are we afraid of?"

"we support you."

"Then it's settled."