“Not bad, you have guts.” Benson nodded approvingly. “You saw what happened tonight. Jack and I had a bit of a disagreement. You’re Jack’s friend and also a guest in our house, so I’d like to ask you to help me resolve this conflict.”

"Oh, you mean what happened tonight? In my opinion, it's easy to resolve. As Jack's uncle, you can help him properly inherit his father's estate. I don't think Jack would disown you as family, would he?" Wu Yu said, feigning ignorance.

Benson shook his head and explained further, "No, no, no, that's not the result I want. According to the laws of the Empire, I also have a share in his father's estate, but I won't take a single penny of the money his father left him. I don't even care about this dilapidated manor. The only thing I want is the right to inherit the title. Do you understand what I mean?"

"Oh, so you want to become a viscount." Wu Yu said, pretending to suddenly realize something. "But it seems that Jack is the rightful heir to the title. He has even sent out his application. What do you expect me to do? Do you expect me to intercept the empire's special envoy? Do you think a disabled person like me can do such a thing?"

Benson smiled slyly. "It's impossible to stop the Empire's envoy, but if we can't get an audience with him, that's a very simple matter."

"You mean?" Wu Yu made a throat-slitting gesture.

“What are you thinking? Jack is my own nephew. How could I do something so inhumane? I just want you to take Jack out for a few days, or even let him sleep in my bed for a few days. It’s all fine. Jack trusts his friends the most. If you do it, he will never doubt you,” Benson said with a smile.

"Oh, then why should I help you?" Wu Yu said with amusement.

“I’m doing work for the Dragon Merchant Guild, after all. As long as your price isn’t too outrageous, I can meet your demands.” Benson interlaced his fingers, looking like he was open to negotiation.

The Dragon Merchant Guild? A completely unheard-of force, but probably similar to the tycoons of the old world. Wu Yu didn't rush to agree, but instead asked, "Mr. Benson, we've only met today, and you can already tell at a glance that I'm the kind of person who would betray my friends?"

“I will naturally conduct thorough investigations beforehand. Although I don’t know who you are, Jack didn’t mention you in the letter he sent home two months ago. I think a mere month of acquaintance can be measured in money, right?” Benson had a confident look on his face, as if he had Wu Yu completely under his thumb.

“I agree with what you said.” Wu Yu looked very convincing.

But Wu Yu stood up abruptly from his chair. "That's why I refuse to listen to your offer. That way, I won't feel bad after I refuse you."

“Mr. Benson, I must say, you are an excellent negotiator, but unfortunately, my relationship with Jack is not as simple as just friends. I don’t want to fall out with him until he has fulfilled his promise to me.”

Wu Yu waved his hand and walked towards the door, but after he pushed it open, he turned back and asked, "Aren't you going to try to keep me here?"

"No need. We businessmen have always believed that even if a deal falls through, goodwill remains. Even if there was some unpleasantness between us this time, I believe we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future." Benson's smile was indeed somewhat similar to the entrepreneurs Wu Yu had seen on his phone in the past; both had the perfect shape of facial muscles that made people feel completely comfortable.

"In other words, my actions are still under your control, right? If that's the case, then Jack might really be in trouble this time." Wu Yu nodded and analyzed.

"Aren't you just as fearless?" Benson retorted.

"No, I don't have the confidence to go against you. It's just that this is an opportunity for me, a chance to truly understand Jack. Don't worry, under normal circumstances, I can't help him much. Please just treat me as an outsider, that way we'll both be much more relaxed," Wu Yu said with a pleading expression.

But Wu Yu didn't wait for Benson's response before closing the door and leaving.