novelraw Chapter 1236: 1221: A Huge Operation
Chapter 1236: 1221: A Huge Operation
Chapter 1236: Chapter 1221: A Huge Operation
Emperor Wang lowered his head, his expression somewhat gloomy, but when he looked up to speak to Song Yun, his face was again filled with a fawning smile, “Brother Song, these… these things are all external to me now. I am over fifty years old, and if I keep muddling through, when will it ever end? This society belongs to you young people. Brother Song, I’m not confused. I am truly willing to use this leverage to get my son the opportunity to stay by your side.”
“Dad…”
Seeing Emperor Wang lower himself so much, while Song Yun remained overbearing, the Prince couldn’t stand it, tugged at Emperor Wang’s hand, and was about to say something, but Emperor Wang sternly rebuked, “Don’t speak.”
“Uh…”
Emperor Wang was startled by the sudden call from the Prince, and then said, “Dad, let’s not beg them anymore, let’s just go back. After all, I’m not cut out for this, I might as well idly enjoy my life as the second generation of a wealthy family.”
“Fool!”
Emperor Wang yelled angrily and slapped the Prince on the face, saying, “What kind of rich second generation do you think you are? Compared to proper rich second generations, you’re nothing. Only someone like Brother Song has the qualifications to be called a true rich second generation, or even a rich first generation. What do you think you are?”
The sudden slap from Emperor Wang changed the Prince’s expression instantly. The Prince covered his face, wanting to say something, but Song Yun spoke, “Old Wang, don’t be angry. Your son just doesn’t want you to suffer indignities.”
“Brother Song, this is no indignity.” Emperor Wang again wore a fawning smile and said, “Brother Song is willing to give me face, that’s why he talks to me so much. If it were someone else, they would’ve kicked me out long ago.”
“You…” Song Yun shook his head helplessly and said, “It’s true what they say, parents’ hearts are always for the children’s sake.”
“It’s all for the sake of legacy.” Emperor Wang said, “I can’t let my son be like this all his life.”
Song Yun chuckled, looked at the Prince, and then said, “Whatever I say, he will do?”
“Absolutely!” Emperor Wang nodded and said, giving the Prince a glance, “Whatever Brother Song says, you do it, got it?”
“Mm.”
The Prince nodded.
“If I told you to jump out of the window here, would you do it?” Song Yun pointed to the window and asked.
The expressions on the faces of Emperor Wang and the Prince turned stiff instantly.
“Haha, just kidding.” Song Yun laughed and said, “I just wanted to tell you, never speak too definitively about anything.”
“Haha, Brother Song is really humorous.” Emperor Wang wiped the sweat off his forehead and laughed.
“But…”
Song Yun suddenly said, “If one day I needed you, Prince, to die, would you… would you do it?”
“If… if Brother Song really needed… needed the Prince to die, then… the Prince won’t refuse!” Emperor Wang solemnly said.
“Emperor Wang.”
Song Yun smiled and said, “Those wanting to stay by my side are at least five hundred if not a thousand. Not just anyone qualifies to be with me, especially someone who was once my enemy.”
“Brother Song…”
Emperor Wang wanted to say something, but Song Yun shook his head and said, “Listen to me first.”
“But, considering your intention, here’s my stance: when I ask you to die, you must not live. If you’re confident you can do it, then I’ll take you on, and let you follow me. If you can’t, then, sorry, when I need you dead and you’re not, you equally have no right to continue living in this world.”
“Hurry and thank Brother Song?”
Emperor Wang seemed not to hear the latter half of Song Yun’s sentence and immediately pulled the Prince to bow repeatedly towards Song Yun.
Song Yun smiled and said, “Alright, you can leave now. Prince, I’ve never been one to give multiple chances. There’s only one opportunity. Whether you can seize it or have the qualification to seize it, rests with you.”
“Understood, Brother Song.” The Prince nodded and, after saying that, fell silent.
“You can leave now.” Song Yun waved his hand and said, “I plan to sleep.”
“Okay, okay, thank you, Brother Song, for the trouble.”
Emperor Wang hurriedly pulled the Prince to stand up and said, “Regarding those things I’m about to hand over, or have already handed over, I’ll definitely return them all to Brother Song within three days.”
“That’s unnecessary.”
Song Yun shook his head and said, “I’m currently expanding territory and in need of talent. Just keep doing as we originally said.”
“This… thank you very much, Brother Song!” Emperor Wang’s face showed excitement as he said, “I’ll certainly do well the tasks Brother Song entrusts to me!”
“Mm, you can go back now.” Song Yun said.
Emperor Wang pulled the Prince and expressed gratitude and respect towards Song Yun again before leaving Song Yun’s room.
“Parents’ hearts are always for the children’s sake.”
After the two left, Qingluan approached Song Yun with a glass of water and handed it to him.
“Indeed.” Song Yun said sentimentally, “Even after being betrayed once by his own son, he is still willing to make such sacrifices for him. In this world, if there’s anyone who allows you to harm them again and again but still stays by your side and loves you unconditionally, it’s only your parents.”
“Haha, you’re going to be a father soon.” Qingluan laughed and said, “Shishi will give birth in a few months.”
“Yes!”
“By the way, why did you agree to Emperor Wang’s condition? And after agreeing, you didn’t take any benefit from him. Aren’t you afraid he will spy on you through his son?” Qingluan asked.
“What’s there to be afraid of?” Song Yun laughed and said, “Many people keep an eye on me every day. If what you said really happens, one more person won’t make a difference. More importantly, Emperor Wang is a talent, not someone to let go easily. Since he made a request, it wouldn’t have been proper to reject him directly. I’m counting on him to help me out in the field! So, we just had this conversation; I was simply trying to keep them in check, to make the situation more advantageous for me. If Emperor Wang really pushes it, it might force me to offend him; though I’m not afraid to offend such people, he is someone I could use in the future. Building a better relationship now is very necessary.”
“Haha, Emperor Wang is indeed talented, being able to carve out such a large space with Zhou Jin. Although he seems a bit worn down now, as the saying goes, ‘an old steed in the stable still aspires to gallop a thousand miles.’ If such a person is used well, he can be a very good assistant too.” Qingluan said.
Song Yun nodded, then got up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the cars coming and going and the flashing neon lights, and said, “Actually, I’m quite torn now. Of the businesses I’ve placed here, who should I trust to manage them? Emperor Wang was even betrayed by his own son. Alas, with those who’ve just been promoted, I’m really hesitant to entrust them with such a large setup.”