Chapter 384: The Angry Warlords of the Republic of China vs. the Educated and Well-mannered Overseas Daughter
Si Minnan had been paying attention to Quan Jiu's expressions and movements, and was deliberately putting pressure on her. He was very aware of his cold and intimidating expression when he was serious and silent. Many tall and strong men in the camp would be scared, not to mention the delicate little girl in front of him.
But surprisingly, the little girl was only surprised for a second when she saw him for the first time, and then she looked calm and composed.
He deliberately didn't speak first, waiting for her to speak first, but he didn't expect her to be so patient. She drank half a cup of coffee and had no intention of asking him why he came.
For a full ten minutes, the two of them had different thoughts and no one took the initiative to speak.
Si Minnan looked at Quan Jiu, who was eating the cake in small bites, with sharp eyes, and asked:
"You don't ask me why I'm here?"
Quan Jiu had a question mark on his head, his black eyes widened:
"Huh? Why are you asking?"
If he wanted to say it, he would say it naturally. If he didn't want to say it, it would be useless even if she asked.
Si Minnan sat at the table, his brows deep, his back straight, his face expressionless.
"I want you to leave my son."
The question mark on Quan Jiu's head grew even bigger: "Ah? Then you should tell your son."
It’s none of her business.
"Miss Liu, please watch your words."
Before Si Minnan could speak, the adjutant beside him couldn't help but warn him.
Quan Jiu took two sips of the coffee cup and said slowly:
"Oh, then I can just keep quiet."
The adjutant choked: "You...!!"
"Stand back."
Si Minnan gave the order in a cold voice with a blank expression on his face.
Deputy Officer Zhang immediately fell silent, saluted, and stood aside like a wooden stake.
Si Minnan had the same expression since he entered the door, neither sad nor happy nor angry, as if no one could see his true emotions.
"Miss Liu, I'm not one to forcibly break up couples, but those who sit in our positions can only avoid being dragged down and hacked to pieces by constantly becoming stronger. The marriage between the Si and Fan families is a perfect match for Jinnian. Yesterday, Commander Du brought Du Haining to visit Fan Sheng again. I think you understand the meaning of this better than I do."
When you reach their position, you can no longer stop whenever you want. Even if you don't fight or compete, others will treat you as a roadblock and clear you away. It's either you die or I die.
Quan Jiu tapped the rim of the cup with his fingertips, his dark eyes clear:
"Let the Si and Fan families marry, and the Fan and Si families will become one, forming a community of shared interests. Si Jinnian will rise step by step without any effort, and Fan Sheng will hand over power to him. It sounds like a perfect plan."
Si Minnan just looked at her quietly without saying anything in agreement. He knew she had more to say.
Quan Jiu raised his eyes and met Si Minnan's gaze, the cynical smile in his eyes becoming a little sharper:
"I'm curious... In this perfect plan, what exactly do you regard Si Jinnian as? A chess piece without self-awareness, or a dog without emotions?"
There was a hint of sarcasm in her tone when she said the last few words.
Even in the face of her sarcasm, Si Minnan remained calm:
"He is my only son."
He seemed to have no involvement, but Si Jinnian was able to sit in this position at such a young age and become one of the leaders of the eight directions. He had made a lot of efforts behind the scenes.
"Ms. Liu, in some ways, I know my son better than you do. He is an ambitious man and will never be willing to be inferior to others."
Few men of steel can resist the temptation of wielding power.
Since Si Jinnian wants to move up, he is destined to give up some things. If he can't give them up now, then let his father do it himself.
There was a slight smile on Quan Jiu's lips, but no smile in his eyes.
"Your son, you know better than me..."
She slowly repeated what Si Minnan had just said.
"So, what's his favorite dish? Does he prefer sunny days or rainy days? What's his catchphrase when he curses? I'm sure you, as a father, know all of this, right?"
Her tone was very light, not deliberately aggressive, but it was precisely these light words that finally made the iron-blooded man in front of her change his expression slightly.
Quan Jiu showed no intention of reconciliation and continued to fire at full force:
"Commander, I wonder if your wife has ever told you that you are truly heartless and cold as a block of wood. I believe your wife must be very tolerant and loving to have been able to spend decades of peaceful life with you."
Si Minnan: “…”
This time, his expression changed significantly.
Quan Jiu laughed twice with unclear meaning:
"It must be hard to be ignored by your wife, right?"
Si Minnan: “…”
"How did you tell that?"
His eyes were like arrows and his tone was heavy.
Quan Jiu pointed to the white shirt under his military jacket:
"The second button, on the left hand side, has a noticeable crease."
Since Mrs. Si was a lady from a prominent family who was chosen for an arranged marriage, she must be very considerate and would never let her husband appear in public wearing an uncared-for or unironed shirt.
The only explanation is that the two of them were having a conflict.
Si Minnan returned to his initial calm and indifferent attitude: "You are very smart."
Quan Jiu accepted the whole order without hesitation: "Thank you."
She had always known that she was smart.
Si Minnan: "But I still don't agree with you two being together."
Quan Jiu shrugged: "But it's useless if you don't agree."
Si Jinnian obviously refused to obey.
Si Minnan wanted to say something, but she continued.
"But you are his father after all, so I still hope you can bless him. Tell me your conditions."
Hearing this, a hint of admiration flashed in Si Minnan's eyes.
He is calm, steady, intelligent, and extremely skilled in understanding people's hearts.
Give a slap in the face and then give a sweet date. This is not the kind of person who only acts on impulse and solves problems with his mouth.
Si Minnan got straight to the point: "I hope you can win over Commander Yan for him."
Quan Jiu raised his eyelids lightly, and said in an unclear tone: "You think highly of me."
Strictly speaking, Commander Yan's power is even stronger than Fan Sheng's.
Si Minnan just smiled and said nothing.
A minute later, Quan Jiu calmly put down the coffee cup.
"I promise."
…
On the way to the hospital, 001 couldn't help but speak:
"Even if you don't agree to him, Si Jinnian will find a way to get his consent."
Si Minnan didn't know Quan Jiu's personality, but he understood it clearly. During the minute of silence, she was not hesitating whether to agree or not, but she was thinking about how to convince Commander Yan.
If she dares to promise, it means she will definitely do it.
Quan Jiu shook his head:
"Given the explosive tempers of this father and son, it will take at least three to five years for them to sit down and discuss things peacefully."
In some ways, Si Minnan and Si Jinnian, father and son, do have something in common.
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