NFBE Chapter 2054 More Than Good at Making Things Happen
Chapter 2054 More Than Good at Making Things Happen
Qian Houjin was driven pale by the direct and fierce questioning. The teacup in his hand crashed onto the table, spilling hot tea all over him, but he was oblivious. He just stared in horror at Zong Wangshan, who was on the verge of exploding, his lips trembling.
At that moment, he felt dizzy and his vision blurred. The teacup slipped from his hand and spilled all over him, but none of that was as bad as the torment of his heart, a mixture of ice and fire.
He felt as if he had been stripped naked and thrown into the freezing cold, or as if he had been roasted over a raging fire, caught in a dilemma!
On one side, there was Zong Wangshan's domineering and relentless pressure; on the other side, there was Li Xiangnan's ever-present ear outside the door, and the unfathomable Song Cijiu, who might still be nearby.
Qian Houjin felt as if he were tightly bound by an invisible net, and the more he struggled, the tighter it became.
"Brother Zong...please calm down, please calm down!" Soon, Qian Houjin, his voice trembling with tears, almost slid off his chair and knelt down, not caring about the tea stains on his clothes. He clasped his hands together, his face full of fear and pleading, "I, Qian Houjin, swear to heaven, I absolutely had no intention of stealing it! You wouldn't dare even if you gave me a hundred lives!"
He wiped the sweat from his brow and exclaimed, "I was just thinking that since the ten families are going to make a move, someone has to scout ahead first, right? Think about it, Elder Zong, your reputation is so great, your appearance will surely be a thunderous show, the grand finale! My Qian family doesn't have much ability, we're just quick on our feet and thick-skinned, so we thought we'd go first to find out the Li family's background, see if that old woman is really there, and if there are any special precautions in the courtyard... It's good, it'll pave the way for you, Elder Zong, and the other families behind you, and make preparations ahead!"
His words were a stroke of genius, turning his unauthorized actions into a loyal act of being a pawn for the greater good!
Although it was full of flaws, at least it adopted a very humble attitude, praising Zong Wangshan highly in an attempt to ease the other party's anger!
"Bullshit! Paving the way? Making preparations ahead?" Zong Wangshan slammed his hand on the table, letting out a heavy snort. The anger in his tiger-like eyes hadn't diminished; instead, it had grown into a hint of mockery. "Qian Laosan, don't give me that crap! Everyone in the Shi family knows what kind of person you are. You're the kind of person who won't do anything without a profit. You'd be so kind? I bet you've smelled the meat and want to get a bite for yourself first, don't you?"
He leaned forward even more, almost touching Qian Houjin's face, grabbed the man's collar, and his low voice was chilling: "You fucking confess! Did you already discover something? Is that old woman Mu in the backyard? Where did Li Xiangnan hide her? And that account book, is it already in his hands? If you don't tell the truth today..."
His face suddenly contorted into a ferocious expression, and with a sudden burst of strength in his wrist, he gently pushed forward, causing Qian Houjin, whose collar had been grabbed, to fall backward with a whoosh, crashing into the washbasin stand.
"Dad!" Qian Shenquan was so frightened that he jumped up and rushed over to support the collapsing frame.
"It's alright! I'm fine!" Qian Houjin reached out and grabbed the basin. The cold water meant for guests to wash their hands was already half-filled and had spilled onto him. He waved his hands repeatedly, noticing the anger rising on his son's face, signaling him not to act rashly.
"Dad!" Qian Shenquan stamped his foot in shock and anger.
Qian Houjin struggled to his feet and patted his clothes.
"Boss Zong, Boss Qian? Do you need any help?" He Shun, who was outside the door, heard the noise and knocked on the door.
"It's nothing!" Zong Chengjia said coldly, and there was no response from outside after a "oh".
Zong Wangshan hadn't finished speaking, but the fierce look in his eyes and the way he pushed Qian Houjin so hard he stumbled spoke volumes.
Standing behind him, Zong Jiye clenched his fists in a coordinated manner, his knuckles cracking softly, the threat unmistakable.
With three people against two, Qian Houjin, terrified out of his wits, knew he couldn't fight back but had to outsmart them. He stood up, his voice trembling, "Brother Zong, it's true, I'm innocent! I've been here for so long, and apart from walking through the front yard, I've only been led into this west wing of the middle yard. I haven't even seen a shadow of the back yard!"
“That kid Li Xiangnan is so slippery, he just wouldn’t listen! Then that Song… Song Cijiu came and blocked me in the room, I couldn’t get out! I didn’t get any information! As for the account books, I had nowhere to ask, and Li Xiangnan wouldn’t tell me anything!”
What he said was true; he hadn't had time to investigate further before Song Cijiu "invited" him into the west wing for tea.
Under extreme fear of being pressured by Zong Wangshan, he didn't care about saving face and directly used Song Cijiu as a shield to try his best to distance himself from Mu Huanying's account book!
“Song Cijiu…” Zong Wangshan indeed began to ponder the name, his brows furrowing into knots.
The Song family's sudden and full-scale intervention, and their clear support for Li Xiangnan, has indeed disrupted many plans!
He stared into Qian Houjin's terrified eyes, as if trying to determine the truth or falsehood of his words.
Zong Chengjia, standing to the side, seized the key point and whispered, "Dad, Uncle Qian might not have found out anything! But the important thing is that he arrived early, disrupting the order! According to the original plan, our Zong family should have arrived first, using our power to intimidate others, disrupt the situation, and attract the attention of the Li family and any forces that might be secretly protecting them! Then the other families could wait for an opportunity to act, either openly or secretly, to find a chance to confirm Mu Huanying's whereabouts and the clues in the account books!"
He looked at Qian Houjin and said, "Now that Uncle Qian has made such a fuss, Li Xiangnan must be on guard! If we come second, he will definitely be on high alert, and he may have a new plan by now! With the Song family backing them up, it will be difficult for us to proceed according to the original plan!"
His words were not only an analysis of the current situation, but also an emphasis on the serious consequences of Qian Houjin's unauthorized actions and reckless advancement. At the same time, he also revealed the general plan of the ten families.
Although it's still just an outline, the core strategy of the main family first stirring up trouble and then other families following suit has already been revealed!
Qian Houjin was terrified as he listened, and at the same time, he secretly groaned.
That bastard Zong Chengjia has essentially nailed him to the pillar of shame for his unauthorized actions that disrupted the overall situation!
Zong Wangshan's face darkened further upon hearing his son's words.
He certainly knew this principle.
Originally, the main family was supposed to play the role of the most domineering and unreasonable hostile guest, using their domineering aura and opportunistic conflicts to tear a hole in the Li family's defenses and psychological defenses, creating opportunities and chaos for the other family members who were actually responsible for finding and confirming them!
Now look what's happened! Qian Houjin, that coward, came to make amends first, only to be held hostage by Song Cijiu. Now he's run into us, which has dampened our momentum and thrown our plans into complete chaos!
No wonder he wasn't afraid at all when he met Li Xiangnan before; he was prepared all along!
"More trouble than you're worth! Do you think I'm going to draft this?" Zong Wangshan squeezed out a few words through gritted teeth, his eyes filled with contempt and disgust as he looked at Qian Houjin.
He stood up irritably and paced around the spacious room, feeling the anger in his chest burning brighter and brighter, yet he had nowhere to vent it.
In this side room of the Li family, he had to be careful not to curse loudly because the walls could hear him. This feeling of suffocation was a hundred times more unbearable than when he fought a real battle with someone on the street back then!
He suddenly stopped and asked, "When will the Liu family arrive?"
“Eight forty-five!” Zong Chengjia replied.
Zong Wangshan frowned. "What time is it now?"
Zong Chengjia raised his wrist and glanced at his watch: "8:39!"
"Damn it!" Zong Wangshan's face darkened, and his expression suddenly turned anxious: "It's too late!"
"..."
The hearts of everyone in the room sank once again.