Chapter 313: Chapter 58: Shouzhe Sets the Plan! Stirring Up the Storm
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However, since the Patriarch has arrived, there was no room for Xu Anming’s family to think too much. They hurried forward to welcome Patriarch Xu Anbang inside.
Compared to Xu Anming’s ordinary direct vein small family, Xu Anbang, who is already at the peak of the Early Stage in the Spirit Platform Realm, is clearly an influential figure in Changning Guard. Whether in terms of vision, intelligence, or other sources of information, Xu Anbang holds an absolute advantage.
Xu Anbang’s attitude was very amiable. He was polite to Xu Anming’s family, exchanging kind greetings, and then posed as an elder to Xu Chunyun, showing great care as if she were a legitimate daughter married off from the Changning Xu Family.
This left Xu Chunyun somewhat flattered and startled.
In her life, she had never spoken even two words alone with Patriarch Xu Anbang.
Ultimately, Xu Anbang focused his attention on Wang Shouxin, with a gentle and friendly demeanor, "Shouxin, you are the son-in-law of our Changning Xu Family, we are all one family. Visit us often and keep the relationships warm."
After offering his regards, Xu Anbang did not disturb their small family reunion further, only advising Wang Shouxin to stay a few more days with the Changning Xu Family.
Then, he left.
Once Xu Anbang left, the members of Xu Anming’s small family immediately became lively again.
The three sisters-in-law were exceptionally warm and intimate towards Wang Shouxin and his wife. They even arranged for a household servant to inform the younger generation to return, saying they wanted them to formally meet their aunt and uncle.
Afterwards, naturally, there was another round of lively interaction not to be mentioned for now.
By evening time.
In the private study of Patriarch Xu Anbang of the Changning Xu Family, Wang Shouxin sat across from Xu Anbang, drinking Spirit Tea.
There was also a middle-aged couple accompanying them.
The woman appeared to be around forty years old, with a pleasant appearance, exuding a graceful charm and elegance.
The man likewise had a very dignified appearance, with a composed and unhurried demeanor and a face calm as still water, clearly an important figure in the Changning Xu Family.
The woman was named Wang Liuqin, the fifth among the Liu generation of sixth-generation females from the Ping’an Wang Family, and thus the Fifth Aunt to Wang Shouzhe and Wang Shouxin.
The man was named Xu Anfeng, the thirteenth in the An generation of the Changning Xu Family.
Both Wang Liuqin and Wang Shouxin were direct vein members of the bloodline connection through marriage between the Ping’an Wang Family and Changning Xu Family, serving as bonds of bloodline and relationship between the two families.
As the eldest brother of the Shou generation, Wang Shouxin always felt heavy pressure and burden, maintaining a stable personality without ever being rash or aggressive.
Because of this, many people assumed that Wang Shouxin was somewhat dull by nature.
However, Wang Shouzhe knew that his elder brother Wang Shouxin was also very intelligent and extremely patient.
He began working at the Xingmao Silk Farm under their father Wang Dingchuan when he was eighteen, and now at fifty-three, he had long been able to handle things independently. Under his management, the Silkworm Manor had steadily developed over the years, becoming one of the Wang Family’s key industries.
How could such a figure be simple?
Patriarch Xu Anbang was reading a letter.
After reading it, his brows relaxed, and he said with a smile, "I understand the intention of Patriarch Shouzhe. Regarding the cooperation between our two families, Patriarch Shouzhe has fully entrusted it to you."
As he spoke, Xu Anbang regarded Wang Shouxin with even more importance.
From the letter, it was clear that Wang Shouzhe placed great trust and reliance on Wang Shouxin, even possibly having intentions of cultivating Wang Shouxin to reach the Spirit Platform Realm.
If this move succeeded, Wang Shouxin would become a pivotal figure within the Wang Family for the next hundred or more years.
"Patriarch Xu." Wang Shouxin’s expression was solemn, "My fourth brother once said that the Changning Xu Family and our Ping’an Wang Family have been in-laws for over a hundred years, with our bloodlines long merged. Moreover, when our Ping’an Wang Family faced its most difficult times, the Changning Xu Family did much to take care of us. Just the purchase of raw cocoons at a premium from the Silkworm Manor alone is something our Ping’an Wang Family will never forget."
Wang Shouzhe has always been a grateful person.
Despite the past grievances and the fading of feelings between the two families, the Changning Xu Family ultimately held onto the affinity of the past and took care of the Ping’an Wang Family.
This is a favor that must be acknowledged.
Aside from being somewhat mercenary and overly conservative, the Changning Xu Family has no major faults.
"Shouxin, just call me Fifth Uncle~ calling me Patriarch seems too distant." A trace of gratification appeared in Xu Anbang’s eyes.
Although the care previously given to the Ping’an Wang Family was only out of familial ties, with no expectation of return,
a family that always remembered the kindness you showed them is naturally more suitable for deepened relations and mutual collaboration than those who turn a blind eye.
Once the basis for cooperation was confirmed, Xu Dingbang spoke solemnly, "To be honest, our Changning Xu Family is facing trouble."
"This is to be expected." Wang Shouxin said calmly while sipping Spirit Tea, "The Changning Guard is just such a small place, already quite crowded with two Celestial Human Families. Neither the Celestial Person Huangfu Family nor the Celestial Human Lei Family is keen to see another Celestial Human Family rise."
The only difference is whether they would abandon scruples and directly intervene.
"Our Changning Xu Family also has its own weaknesses. Despite nearly two centuries of meticulous work in the weaving field, the foundation remains too weak. This has given the Huangfu Family an opportunity to target you. As my fourth brother puts it, living too comfortably leads to unawareness of danger."
"This..."
Although Xu Anbang felt somewhat uncomfortable at heart, he knew what was spoken was the truth.