Everyone is born to die, and Han Qiang is no exception.
Han Mingliang's mother was clearly not a simple woman. She must have foreseen this situation, or something similar, long ago. How would the Han brothers deal with the internal strife?
By reasoning backwards, we can gain some insight into the matter.
Can I ask you a question?
Jiang Yan remained silent for a long time, drank a cup of coffee, and took everything they said to heart. As a woman, her thoughts were more or less different from Qin Yiheng's because they were from different perspectives, which is why she asked this question.
"Of course." Han Mingliang said, as if to say, "We're here to cooperate, so why don't you just ask me what you want to say?"
"What were your and your mother's plans before we came along?"
After speaking, Qin Yiheng cast an appreciative glance at Jiang Yan, but it vanished in an instant. Han Mingliang, on the other side, seemed to be deep in thought about the question and did not notice it.
"It's not a good plan, so let's not talk about it."
After waiting for a long time, Han Mingliang came up with an answer that was hardly an answer at all.
Jiang Yan was clearly very dissatisfied and continued to stare at Han Mingliang.
The private room is very well lit; it's currently sunny with the sun high in the sky, streaming in through the windows and making the room feel warm and cozy.
Han Mingliang was completely exposed to the sunlight, his silver hair seemed to be coated with a layer of light, and his long eyelashes cast a shadow on his face, but it did not make him look particularly holy. Instead, it gave him a sense of incongruity, like someone who had lived in darkness for a long time being suddenly exposed to sunlight...
"It seems that if I don't tell you today, you two won't let me off the hook." Han Mingliang smiled bitterly again after a long while, looking genuinely in a difficult position.
Today, putting everything else aside, he experienced every kind of predicament imaginable.
"You just said that if you come to see us, Han Mingzhi will definitely find out. At that time, your situation will probably not be good. If you answer my questions, I might be satisfied and then consider the cooperation you mentioned."
Jiang Yan also knew that appealing to emotions and reasoning with people was very persuasive.
"You're a strange person too."
Han Mingliang suddenly gave Jiang Yan this comment, implying that it was no wonder she was worthy of Qin Yiheng.
People are all the same! Some are smart, and some are foolish, but smart people and foolish people can never be on the same wavelength.
There is no better way to have a wise man constantly by his side...
Well, since we've already said so much, one more won't make a difference.
So Han Mingliang said, "Actually, it's very simple. We just need to find a way to make the Han family's affairs even bigger. It would be best if we could bring Han Mingyuan back. He's a tough character, and then we'll have a good show to watch."
"And you know, right? Han Qiang has another mistress who gave birth to twins, a boy named Han Mingming and a girl named Han Mingmei. Those two... tsk! They're even more cunning than me, and you can tell from their actions."
He clicked his tongue repeatedly; his opinion of the brother and sister was far too complex to be summarized in just a few words.
They may be clever, but they can also do foolish things; they may be foolish, but they can be surprisingly naive at times.
Unlike Han Mingliang, who pretends to be weak to deceive others, these two are more like tigers in cat skins, occasionally revealing their true colors, but when you look closely, they become docile kittens.
"Han Qiang likes both of them, especially Han Mingmei. She's his only daughter, so he definitely won't mistreat them. But can Han Mingzhi let that happen? So when that day really comes, either of them will be more anxious than I am."
Han Mingliang is someone who distances himself from things early on, and there's one advantage to that.
Even if we get caught up in it, it will be the last time.
How much more can the remaining waves go?
"This is just the main branch of the Han family. What about the collateral branches? What about the other families?"
After a pause, Han Mingliang seemed to suddenly remember something and held up a finger: "Ah, right, if that's the case, Han Mingrui might not be dead yet, which would be even more interesting."
"The reason Han Mingzhi is turning his attention to us illegitimate children is simply because Han Mingrui is dead, so he no longer poses an absolute threat. But if Han Mingrui were still alive, his family would be a formidable force to contend with."
In truth, Han Mingrui's death had varying impacts on the survivors.
But no matter what, the future path for the Han family is already laid out before them.
Han Mingliang seemed to be able to imagine the excitement, his expression showing a hint of exhilaration. Because it was so chaotic, it would be difficult to find out who was adding fuel to the fire...
He put it simply. Normally, he wouldn't have struggled with something so simple for so long, but there's a lot of information in it.
Just one sentence—"Make things bigger"—contains so much.
Moreover, since Han Mingliang dared to say that, he must have already thought of a way to do it. Jiang Yan and Qin Yiheng could easily imagine how many dark aspects were involved.
Upon hearing Han Mingliang's answer, Jiang Yan and Qin Yiheng exchanged a glance, both seeing something in each other's eyes—a certainty that Han Mingliang couldn't comprehend.
However, the atmosphere of their conversation turned somber, growing increasingly silent.
Han Mingliang was actually very nervous. Before he came, he had already thought that these two people might be difficult to deal with, and the conversation confirmed this.
But he didn't expect them to be so calm and composed, letting the awkward atmosphere froze and no one saying a word.
So, did they agree or not?
He made such a big decision to come and be honest with the two of them about these things. If he fails to achieve his goal, regardless of whether the two of them relentlessly tell the Han family about these things, it will be a great loss for him.
He's gambling too!
"See? I've already said it, it really isn't very interesting." Han Mingliang still tried to think of a topic to ease the tension.
“That’s true.” Jiang Yan echoed, and Qin Yiheng nodded beside her.
Han Mingliang was genuinely starting to panic.
Why did they say "that's true"? Does it mean they don't want to cooperate? Or is it just a superficial statement, implying that cooperation can be discussed in more detail later?
It should be the latter. As far as he knew, Qin Yiheng and Jiang Yan weren't the kind of people who would take advantage of someone and then act innocent!
"So you guys..." Han Mingliang tentatively began, wanting to get accurate information, since it was only a matter of time anyway.
Jiang Yan took over the conversation, looked at Qin Yiheng, and deliberately kept him in suspense.
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