The Crazy Son-In-Law

At this moment, the negotiators on both sides were the top brass of the Eastbrook Old School Society, with the bigwigs from the Eastbrook management sitting across from them. The man who had just spoken was called He Tianlong, the “Inspector General” of Eastbrook and also the father of He Junxian.

After hearing He Tianlong’s uncompromising words, Jiang Jian’s expression turned noticeably unpleasant. He squinted at the bigwigs opposite him and then fixed his gaze on Inspector He.

“Inspector He, our purpose in coming here on behalf of the New School Society is nothing other than to negotiate. It’s not appropriate for you to be so dismissive and even threatening,” Jiang said.

In response, He Tianlong chuckled. “Hehe, Uncle Jiang, although I know of your standing in Eastbrook, please don’t forget that negotiations always revolve around mutual benefit. If you don’t even provide me with basic benefits, why should I support you?”

“That’s right. In the past, the Old School Society would send us ten billion in management assistance each year, but now the New School Society doesn’t even want to give us a penny. Why should we turn a blind eye to your requests?”

“Inspector, as I see it, there’s no need for us to negotiate any further. I can simply represent the Eastbrook authorities in not recognizing this New School Society.”

The bigwigs from the management side were getting worked up.

Seeing this, Jiang Jian felt bitter. He was the one who had been navigating the networks of Eastbrook’s official circles, and he naturally understood the characters of these money-minded individuals who were difficult to communicate with.

At present, Xiao Shun had definitively decided not to provide any benefits. Their work here was becoming arduous.

“Everyone, please calm down. I also understand Mr. Xiao’s character to a certain extent. He’s not someone unwilling to collaborate. The reason he’s not providing any fees to your management side temporarily must be due to his own considerations.”

With that, Jiang Jian pondered for a moment and continued, “What’s more, if Mr. Xiao plans to turn Eastbrook into a stronghold, he will definitely invest heavily here. Once the taxes go up, do you still worry about money?”

By his side, Xiao Lie nodded in agreement. “Brother Jiang is right. The New School Society is currently in its infancy and will generate very little value. Even if we were to provide you with management fees, it should be a matter for later.”

Someone from the management side sneered and then spoke up. “Hehe, we only see what’s in front of us. Next month, at this time of the year, management fees from the New School Society are usually about to be transferred to us. But with all this commotion, a large part of our income has been greatly reduced.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Jian and his group felt extreme loathing. These freeloaders only had money on their minds and lacked any other considerations. It was really difficult to communicate with them.

Just as everyone was feeling frustrated, He Tianlong spoke casually.

“I won’t trouble you either. Five billion in management fees, and twenty percent of Eastbrook New School Society’s future revenue. If you can meet my demands, I can give you the land in Cliffside tomorrow.”

Outrageous!

Jiang Jian cursed the other party in his heart. These demands were not just unreasonable, but also excessive.

Twenty percent of the profits of Eastbrook New School Society was undoubtedly an astronomical figure based on Xiao Shun’s current plans.

But He Tianlong had the audacity to ask for a fifth of the annual income at once!

Thinking this, Jiang Jian, with a straight face, said, “We cannot make a decision on this matter. We need to consult Mr. Xiao’s opinion.”

“Hehe, be my guest.”

Watching Jiang Jian and his people leave the meeting room, He Tianlong smiled indifferently.

At the time of departure, everyone’s faces were very grim.

“Brother Jiang, these bureaucrats are truly despicable. They are simply taking advantage of our New School Society’s weaknesses!”Property of Nô)(velDr(a)ma.Org.

“Yes, Nie Jiuchong used to be so powerful, but even he couldn’t beat Mr. Xiao. I never thought these management people would be so ignorant!”

Listening to everyone’s chatter, Jiang Jian waved his hand.

“Clearly, these people are acting under someone’s instruction.”

Xiao Lie asked, “Are you suggesting that the Old School Society is behind this?”

Jiang Jian nodded. “Besides the obstacles posed by the Old School Society, who else would act like this?”

Immediately, everyone understood.

No wonder these management people were causing trouble at every turn. It turned out that they were in cahoots with the Old School Society.

“What should we do now?” Xiao Lie asked.

Jiang Jian sighed, “We can only hope that Mr. Xiao himself will come and talk to the management. We just hope our leader will control his temper. After all, if the New School Society cannot gain local official recognition, setting it up will be difficult.”

At the same time, in the Southeast Old School Society’s headquarters.

In a deeply buried underground chamber, Nie Jiuchong slowly opened his eyes.

Under the effect of a few medical pills, his injuries had healed.

Although his physical injuries had been healed, the emotional scars in Nie Jiuchong’s heart were irreparable.

In the battle at Cliffside, he had been utterly defeated.

If it weren’t for his pretending to be insane and feeble at the last moment, he, as a Veteran, might have met his end.

At this thought, his eyes turned bloodshot.

Speaking in a tone of deep resentment, he called out a name.

“Xiao Shun!”

In this battle, his renowned treasured sword had been lost at Cliffside. It was a priceless divine weapon entirely crafted from mythril stone and coated with a layer of meteorite powder. Even as a Veteran, it had taken him a full decade to gather all the materials for it. And now it had become someone else’s possession!

Arcane Vigor surged within Nie Jiuchong as he seethed with rage.

Under this unparalleled pressure, the stone seat he was sitting on began to tremble violently.

“Bang!”

A loud noise echoed as the chamber was filled with dust.

But Nie Jiuchong remained indifferent. He got up and left the chamber.

“Veteran!”

A subordinate who had been waiting outside respectfully called.

“Summon all the senior members of the Southeast Old School Society to the headquarters immediately for a meeting,” Nie Jiuchong ordered, his expression stoic.

“I will go do that right away, sir!”

The subordinate hurried off, not daring to delay.

Seeing the Veteran return heavily injured the day before had already terrified him.

With the power of Master Nie, who could have wounded him so severely? Even the Marshal might not be able to do such a thing!

In the face of such a scene, the Southeast Old School Society was instantly thrown into an uproar, but not a single person dared to publicize the matter. After all, the Seniors had issued warnings that anyone leaking information would suffer dire consequences!

Even the most talkative individuals now wished they could use a needle to sew their mouths shut.