The old man's already somewhat cloudy eyes now shone with an uncertain light, like stars appearing and disappearing in the night sky, fixed intently on Xiao Erguo's face.
From that energetic and youthful face, the old man seemed to be able to perceive a deep-seated, unwavering determination.
Although the old man was not entirely sure whether the young man could fulfill his promise, for some reason, when he gazed into the other man's bright and ardent eyes, he couldn't help but feel a strange sense of trust.
The old man knew that since Xiao Erguo had said these words so decisively, he must have had his own considerations and plans.
In this complex and chaotic world, there are always some people who seem to exude a unique charm and aura. No matter what kind of difficult and dangerous situation they are in, they can make people firmly place their hopes on them.
At this moment, in Old Master Bai's eyes, Xiao Erguo was such a trustworthy person.
Even when faced with doubts and concerns from others, he was able to stand tall and forge ahead with unwavering determination.
Old Master Bai slowly withdrew his gaze, his movements as gentle as a breeze across a lake, as if afraid of breaking the tranquility and solemnity.
Then, he slowly moved his body and sat back down in his slightly old but dignified seat.
The old man bent down slightly, stretched out his hands, which were marked by the passage of time, and personally grasped the handle of the teapot on the table.
With a soft sound of flowing water, clear, hot tea poured down like a silver chain, accurately filling the cup in front of Xiao Weiguo, until a faint ripple appeared around the rim of the cup before stopping.
After pouring the water, the old man gently put down the teapot and then carefully picked up the delicate teacup in front of him.
He first slightly raised his head and glanced at Xiao Erguo, who was sitting opposite him, out of the corner of his eye.
The old man parted his lips slightly, took a small sip of the steaming tea in his cup, and his whole movement was elegant and composed, without a trace of worldly concern.
However, beneath his seemingly calm exterior, his thoughts were already surging like a turbulent tide.
He didn't rush to ask Xiao Erguo for more details, but instead chose to silently close his eyes and immerse himself in his own world of thought...
Time passed by, and the surroundings were so quiet that only the soft swallowing sounds of the two could be heard.
Finally, after a long silence, the old man slowly put down his teacup, raised his head, looked at the young man opposite him with deep eyes, and slowly began to speak.
"My child, the person you're looking for about this matter is probably not me, is it?"
Upon hearing this, Xiao Weiguo nodded without hesitation, indicating his agreement with the old man's statement.
However, he then added with a determined look.
"But, sir, this matter cannot be accomplished without you; only you have the ability to do it!"
After hearing this, the old man frowned slightly, raised his head and stared at the stubborn young man in front of him, and asked softly.
"Then why not ask Wanlin? In my opinion, she is more suitable to handle this matter than I am."
Xiao Weiguo quickly shook his head and answered firmly.
"Grandpa, no! Wanlin's identity is too special. If we let her get involved in this matter, the consequences will be unimaginable."
And not only her, but Ziyu absolutely cannot be involved either.
After saying these words, Xiao Weiguo's expression became increasingly solemn.
Bai Ziyu and Jiao Bai stood aside, quietly listening to the conversation between the two. However, they were completely bewildered and couldn't understand it at all.
After all, they lacked the keen insight of the old man and were simply unable to fathom the deeper meaning hidden behind Xiao Weiguo's words.
But Mr. Bai is different. He has been in politics for decades, experienced many ups and downs, and has met all kinds of people.
Therefore, he could see right through Xiao Weiguo's thoughts.
By listening carefully, the old man quickly understood what Xiao Weiguo was thinking—it turned out that Xiao Weiguo intended to build a powerful force specifically to deal with the criminal gangs from abroad that harbored ulterior motives towards mainland businessmen and officials and were plotting to commit all sorts of evil deeds.
However, given the current international situation, it is absolutely unacceptable for such a targeted force to emerge domestically.
Even the old man, a former provincial governor who once held a high position, was helpless in the face of such a situation and could hardly help Xiao Weiguo achieve his wish.
Therefore, the only feasible way to obtain permission is to seek the support and approval of higher-ups.
But who else could wield such power above the old man?
After much thought, it's probably only those few high-ranking figures within the inner circle.
Among these many figures, Feng Wanlin's father, Feng Guodong, is naturally included.
In fact, Xiao Weiguo had considered asking Feng Wanlin for help, but after careful consideration, he ultimately gave up the idea.
After all, as Feng Guodong's daughter, if Feng Wanlin gets involved in this matter, she will probably find it hard to avoid being pointed at and gossiped about by others.
Xiao Weiguo didn't want Feng Wanlin to be in such an awkward situation because of him, causing him unnecessary trouble and problems.
Moreover, even Bai Ziyu is not really suitable to get involved in this matter.
Bai Ziyu's unique family background meant that he could not easily get involved in such disputes.
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