My Silly, Sweet Wife

”Hehe, I don’t mean much by it, just seeing Brother Wu here today, I wanted to discuss with the Sunan King if we should redefine the trade in the southwest region, huh? Also, regarding the Snake Coiling Mountain gold mine, your Su Family has monopolized it for many years, shouldn’t you let us have a taste of the benefits too?”

As Zhou Wantong said this, he glanced at Wu Hualong: ”Brother Wu, didn’t you tell us earlier that we’re here today to discuss the ownership of Snake Coiling Mountain’s gold mine with the Su Family? By then, you’d get the major share. While we may not feast, at least we could have a taste, right?”

”Indeed, Brother Wu, I’ve always remembered these words.” He Yuqing nodded in agreement.

”That’s right, Brother Wu, we’ve just arrived. Regarding the Snake Coiling Mountain gold mine, you haven’t already discussed it with them, have you?” Tan Zhenshan chimed in.

Wu Hualong’s eyelids twitched rapidly twice.

He hadn’t expected these people would trap him like this.

He originally came here for Ye Guichen, but before he could say anything, he was directly drawn to the opposing side by Zhou Wantong and the others against the Su Family.

Given the current situation, it wasn’t really appropriate to try to appease Ye Guichen anymore.

”Ahem, everyone, this matter...” Wu Hualong laughed awkwardly, ”I was just talking casually, don’t take it seriously.”

Then he turned to Su Cheng: ”Brother Su, we’ve known each other for such a long time. I’m just having fun with words, haha, haha.”

Su Cheng wasn’t going to believe Wu Hualong’s words.

They had been at odds before, and now, with Zhou Wantong and the others speaking like this, he immediately concluded that Wu Hualong was targeting the Su family’s gold mine.

The reason the Su Family could maintain their position as the Southwest King over the years, besides the rule of Su Mu, was also because of the Snake Coiling Mountain gold mine.

Zhou Wantong’s words just now were clearly probing Su Mu.

Su Cheng’s reaction clearly also tacitly acknowledged Su Mu’s health condition.

Under such circumstances, if the Wu Family teamed up with the others against them, the Su Family might find themselves isolated and struggling to cope, being no match at all.

”Father.” At this moment, Su Wu strode in and whispered a few words in Su Cheng’s ear.

Su Cheng’s face instantly turned deathly pale, and he glared angrily at Zhou Wantong: ”Family Head Zhou, what do you mean by this?”

”What do we mean?” Zhou Wantong sneered, ”Didn’t I just say it? Sorry, but the gold mine at Snake Coiling Mountain should change hands. Everyone here agrees with this, right?”

”That’s right!”

”Su Cheng, if you can’t make the decisions, let the Sunan King come out and speak to us directly.”

”Yeah, Su Cheng, the Sunan King isn’t incapacitated, is he?”

Everyone wore teasing smiles, continuously pressuring Su Cheng.

Su Wu stepped forward to block Su Cheng: ”What are you doing? Are you trying to rob us?”

”Rob? Haha, if that’s how your Su Family interprets it, so be it,” Zhou Wantong did not shy away, seemingly certain of the Su Family’s defeat, and looked smilingly at Wu Hualong: ”Brother Wu, what’s your take?”

Wu Hualong looked at Zhou Wantong, who appeared calm and fearless, and his brows furrowed: ”Zhou Wantong, what are you really intending?”

Zhou Wantong shook his head: ”Actually, it’s nothing much, Brother Wu, our previous agreement still stands. Today, whether you side with us or not, you’ll have to stand with us. Haha, but as for the distribution ratio of the Snake Coiling Mountain gold mine, I’m afraid that might have to change.”

Wu Hualong was puzzled: ”Are you trying to coerce me into joining you?”

Zhou Wantong burst into laughter: ”Brother Wu, we’ve always been on the same boat. You know very well that with only a few families like ours, without you, it’s impossible to completely take down the Su Family. We’ve been waiting for your update, but instead, we find you sneaking into the Su Family, leaving us no choice but to be suspicious of you.”

”Oh, but rest assured, Brother Wu, we’ve made ample preparations this time. There aren’t many people outside the Su Family now. Together, our families have several thousand people. As long as you don’t take any action, just watch, and the Su Family’s assets will include your share.”

”What? Several thousand people?”

”You, you brought several thousand people along?”

Wu Hualong finally showed a reaction.

He had been wondering why these people dared to boldly come to the Su Family, and it turned out they were fearless.

The grand Su Family, with all its people combined, would amount to no more than a thousand. As for martial artists, they wouldn’t even make up a tenth. And truthfully, those who could really fight might be even fewer.

Thus, under such circumstances, if Zhou Wantong indeed decided to clash head-on, the Su Family would likely be completely outmatched.

The sudden change of events led Wu Hualong’s thoughts to whirl.

He took a deep look at Ye Guichen, narrowing his eyes involuntarily.

Upon learning Ye Guichen was the Esoteric Sect Sect Master, Wu Hualong had indeed wanted to cling to Ye Guichen. But now the situation had drastically changed.

No matter how strong or capable a person is, they cannot fight against several thousand people alone.

Moreover, whether Ye Guichen would truly stand up for the Su Family, risking his own life, was uncertain.

A cunning gleam flashed deep in his eyes.

At this moment, if he could borrow someone else’s hand to kill Ye Guichen, even if the Esoteric Sect sought vengeance later, they couldn’t trace it back to him.

And he could conveniently annex the Su Family.

However, at present, it seemed that Zhou Wantong and the others just wanted to draw him in. As long as he didn’t stand with the Su Family, that would be enough.

”Haha, haha, Brother Zhou, you are indeed skilled at plotting! You’ve truly impressed me, to think you could organize so many people,” Wu Hualong laughed, ”But to be honest, I, Wu Hualong, may have to settle for a small share today.”

In other words, he was telling Zhou Wantong, do whatever you want, I’m not getting involved.

Zhou Wantong clearly understood Wu Hualong’s intention, sneered without responding, and instead looked at Su Cheng: ”Well, are you going to hand over the rights to the gold mine obediently, or do we have to take them ourselves? From what I know, more than half of your Su Family is stationed at the gold mine. If I’m not mistaken, they should already be under our control. Haha, does the entire Su Family have even a hundred people who can fight? Oh, I doubt it. Your Su Family wouldn’t want to pit a mere hundred against our few thousand, would they?”

Su Cheng clenched his fist tightly, speaking in a deep voice: ”Zhou Wantong, are you saying you managed to gather several thousand people? Hmph, I don’t believe you have such ability. Even with the Wu Family, you probably can’t pull it off, right?”

This had always been Su Cheng’s doubt.

Even Su Wu found it unlikely.

However, when they just went out to check, the area outside the Su Family was already surrounded by a dense crowd, certainly numbering in the thousands.

Not only were they quick, but they marshaled so many people without making a sound.

This was beyond what a family like Zhou Wantong’s could accomplish.

Even the Wu Family, together with the Su Family, couldn’t achieve this.

Unless they had the backing of an influential figure.