"My cousin is a martial arts master in the Jianghu, with a good reputation and influence. Countless people admire him in places we don't know about. I think many people would give way to our Wen family's shops because of him. It can also be said that the success of our shops across the country is partly due to my cousin's efforts. Many people give him face. Otherwise, how come no one has caused trouble for our shops all these years?"
Although it may seem like just the eldest cousin, his influence is often like the Wen family's brand in the business world.
The same product at the same price, often bearing the Wen family's name, is more convincing.
Everyone deeply feels the benefits involved, and I believe everyone understands this once it's said. It's just that they didn't seem to think about this aspect in the past.
Fan Meijun fell silent upon hearing this.
She hadn't thought about it.
She always felt that she was unwilling to accept that the Wen family's vast fortune had fallen into the hands of the second branch of the family.
Upon hearing this, I immediately realized that it made sense.
Her son hadn't done much in the Wen family business, but his martial arts skills were unparalleled. More importantly, she had heard of his influence in the martial arts world.
"My second cousin has completely inherited his grandfather's business acumen; I don't need to elaborate on that."
"Um."
“Third cousin,” Chen Siyuan said, looking at her third cousin Wenxuan, “Third cousin’s favorite thing is poetry and songs. He is a genius in this field. If we let him develop in this area, just think about it. Our Wen family will dominate the martial arts world, business, and officialdom. Which family can have such good fortune as us?”
As Chen Siyuan spoke and laughed, she picked up her teacup and clinked it against Wen Tonghai's teacup. "Grandpa, I wish you all the best in advance. May you become the overlord of the three parties in the future!"
"What nonsense are you spouting?" Although it was clearly disdain, his face was full of smiles.
“What I said is true. Besides, my three cousins are not young anymore. It’s time for them to get married. When that happens, Grandpa will retire and stay home to teach his great-grandchildren. My three aunts will also have to continue to work hard, just like they taught their own cousins, to educate their grandchildren and ensure that they carry on the Wen family tradition from generation to generation.”
"Hmph, you little brat, you've got quite the nerve."
“Grandpa has misunderstood me again. It was only after I came to the capital that I realized I was constrained in many ways. Only by having our own people in the three realms can the Wen family continue to prosper.”
"Get out!" Wen Tonghai saw that Chen Siyuan was becoming increasingly tactless, so he dismissed all the maids and servants around her.
Chunlan and Chunping also followed them outside the door.
Soon, only a few members of the Wen family remained present.
When Wen Tonghai saw his granddaughter, he found that she shared many of his views.
Initially, he intended to narrow the scope of the Wen family's business, but after hearing this, it seemed that wasn't the case.
"Tell me your thoughts?" The more he looked at his granddaughter, the more satisfied he became. He thought how wonderful it would be if she were a grandson.
If the Wen family is handed over to her, she will surely ensure that the Wen family prospers for generations to come.
"I used to think that the bigger the tree, the more the wind would blow against it, but now that the Wen family's foundation is so solid, if we try to lower our profile and let people notice our intentions, they will gradually find weaknesses in each member of the Wen family and attack them. On the contrary, if we become so powerful that even the imperial court is wary of us, then who will dare to do anything to us?"
"Young in stature, but big in spirit."
"A soldier who doesn't want to be a general isn't a good soldier. Besides, I need the best example right here."
"Go on."
"Many ordinary people don't know who the current emperor is, but they do know who the general is?"
"Nonsense!" Wen Tonghai felt that his granddaughter was becoming increasingly audacious, daring to say anything at all.
Chen Siyuan was not intimidated and spoke again.
“I’m telling the truth. My eldest cousin’s position in the underworld is unshakeable, and my maternal grandfather’s position in the business world is also unshakeable. Our Wen family already holds two of these positions, which has already aroused the suspicion of others. It’s very likely that someone has already thought of a way to deal with us. Retreating at this time might not be a good thing. Besides, most of the military power in the Shang Kingdom is currently in the hands of General Qiao, and this military power will fall into Qiao Yuchen’s hands sooner or later. Now that my third cousin is interested in the political arena, our whole family should work together to help my third cousin’s career…”
This statement, while arrogant, is also true.
Chen Siyuan was not afraid that her ambitions would be spread by others.
As he spoke, he began to reveal his innermost vision.
Qiao Yuchen is going to inherit everything from the general, so it's only a matter of time before military power falls into his hands.
Using troops for a short time requires maintaining them for a long time, which is a considerable expense. If the emperor intends to reduce military spending, he will be constrained. If they do not have to worry about the source of military funding, they will have an extra layer of protection.
Qiao Yuchen owns many shops, so perhaps he has the ability to do so. At this point, who would think he has too much money?
With plenty of money and military power, what does she have to fear?
This was the best solution she could think of after Wentao found her.
My aunt is not a short-sighted person. As long as she analyzes the pros and cons and guides the conversation towards the bigger picture, the relationship between my aunt and cousin will naturally improve.
On the contrary, her maternal grandfather moved the entire Wen family to the capital, which was no small matter. At this time, if the Wen family showed even the slightest disunity, Chen Siyuan knew best what would happen.
In their past life, the Wen family members all met tragic ends, and all their money ended up in the hands of the Third Prince.
In this lifetime, she will protect her family and will not let the Third Prince benefit from her.
At this moment, the only way is to unite and fight with all our might.
Having experienced too much, Chen Siyuan was fed up with the feeling of being choked.
Her thoughts have changed repeatedly. Now she would rather live her own life than be controlled by others.
Too many people nowadays want their lives, without even knowing why.
This feeling is very unpleasant.
Many things have already been said, and I have a general idea in my heart.
This may be the reason why Chen Siyuan gradually changed.
From the moment she was reborn, all she wanted to do was protect her family. Later, she gradually realized that her vision was too short-sighted. It wasn't that being successful in business and having money meant she could live the life she wanted.
You also need power and a network of connections.
She wanted to take control of her own life and her future, just like the Empress Dowager.
They stand high above others, receiving the admiration of everyone, but behind the scenes, who knows how many shameful things they've done.
Why, why did she treat me like that, and I couldn't fight back?
Since that's the case, she's determined to be the superior person.
They've already been targeted by some people, so why not give it their all?
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