Chapter 665 Power
Chen Yang's smile contained no trace of mockery, for in his eyes, Zhu Zhen was indeed just a child.
Zhu Wenming looked at Chen Yang with a strange expression, not understanding what game this guy was playing.
However, since Chen Yang had already said so, Zhu Wenming naturally wouldn't escalate the matter.
Zhu Wenming's concern wasn't just about Chen Yang's strength; he was more worried that the elder of the family would misunderstand their branch even more after this incident.
After returning home, Zhu Wenming had already discussed it with several high-level executives of the company. If they were to truly make a move, it would definitely be a huge blow to the Zhu family.
Business matters had always been handled by Zhu Wenming. Even if the position of the Zhu family patriarch fell to Zhu Que, this matter would be absolutely unquestionable.
Zhu Wenming was satisfied with his work and didn't want any changes.
Zhu Que, who was being pushed forward, was, in Zhu Wenming's opinion, merely an arrangement by the elder and Zhu Wenming himself.
He planned to let it go.
Gaining more control over the hearts of the Zhu family members, it didn't really matter much who the patriarch was.
"Apologize quickly!"
Zhu Wenming slapped Zhu Zhen on the head.
Zhu Zhen looked at Chen Yang, though unwilling in his heart, he lowered his head. He said in a very faint voice, "I'm sorry."
Chen Yang said nothing in response, instead looking at Zhu Wenyu.
Chen Yang was quite interested in what Zhu Wenyu had said earlier.
Seeing this, Zhu Wenyu said, "Zhu Zhen, you go back first. During this period, don't go out and mess around. Stay at home!"
After sternly lecturing Zhu Zhen, Zhu Wenyu saw Zhu Zhen leave and then said to his second brother, "Second Brother, since you're here, there's something I'd like to ask of you."
Zhu Wenming had already understood from earlier that he had walked into a tiger's den this time.
He even suspected that someone had instigated Zhu Zhen's actions, with Zhu Wenming being the prime suspect.
"What kind of matter requires you to seek my help? If you can't handle it, do you think I can?" Zhu Wenming's voice was somewhat helpless.
Today, when he inquired with the company's executives, Zhu Wenming realized that his younger brother, who rarely left home, had already made numerous arrangements within the company.
Now, this scheming younger brother was coming to him for help?
Zhu Wenming found it hard to believe.
"Second Brother, what are you saying? I won't play word games with you. Chen Yang needs to meet with people from the Gu-worm Master lineage. Although I've already sent people to find them, no one can guarantee if we can truly make contact, as their temperaments are always peculiar, aren't they?"
Contacting the Gu-worm Master lineage was indeed a very difficult matter for others.
Even for the Zhu family, the foremost family in the southwest, they were merely a noble family in the eyes of the Gu-worm Masters.
The strength of the Gu-worm Masters allowed them to fear no power.
Zhu Wenming had initially thought it was about the Zhu family patriarch, but he never expected it to be about the Gu-worm Master lineage!
"Wenyu, what exactly are you planning! You're trying to get me killed!" Zhu Wenming's face turned ashen, and he glared at his younger brother.
Zhu Wenyu shrugged helplessly, "Second Brother, if I'm not mistaken, you still have some connection with that person, right? I found out about this unintentionally. Don't worry, Sister-in-law doesn't know."
Although these words were spoken casually, the threat in his tone was clear to anyone who heard it.
Zhu Wenming's eyebrows shot up, and he glared fiercely at his younger brother.
Contact with the Gu-worm Master lineage was always conducted through letters.
In Zhu Wenming's memory, he had never shown any slip-ups. He had no idea where his younger brother had learned about this matter.
Zhu Wenming finally let out a helpless sigh. Glancing sideways at his younger brother, he said to Chen Yang, "This matter absolutely cannot be introduced by me. The people of the village must not know about my dealings with her, otherwise, there will be big trouble."
"I can have her help secretly."
Zhu Wenming said this and was about to get up and leave. He no longer wanted to stay in this bamboo courtyard.
But just as he was about to leave, Zhu Wenming looked at Chen Yang with a strange expression, "May I ask what business you have with the Gu-worm Master lineage?"
"Even if I can successfully introduce you, given their temper, it will likely be very difficult to get their help."
"This matter, please don't trouble yourself with it. I have my own ways," Chen Yang had not expected the Gu-worm Master lineage to be so easy to cooperate with. Having a good start was already beyond his imagination.
If, in the end, the Gu-worm Master lineage refused to reveal any information, Chen Yang wouldn't mind using some means.
Gu-worm Masters were indeed very mysterious, and their methods with Gu-worms made people hesitant to offend them.
However, the Heavenly Doctor Hall feared no opponent's stubbornness.
Just as Zhu Wenming gave a bitter smile and was about to leave the courtyard gate, he saw his sister, Zhu Sha.
"Why haven't you gone back yet?"
Zhu Sha looked at her second brother in the bamboo courtyard with some surprise. She had seen everything clearly at the dinner table just now.
These two should be at odds right now!
"There's no rush to go back. What, you want to drive me away after I've only been back for a while?"
As soon as Zhu Sha spoke, Zhu Wenming glared at her, "Don't make it difficult for Old Jiang!"
Zhu Wenming wasn't particularly concerned about whether Zhu Sha stayed at home or not.
The main issue was that Jiang Luo's identity was special, and if it were known, it would inevitably lead to much speculation.
"Alright, alright, don't worry about him. Old Jiang also wants to stay for a few days," Zhu Sha said and walked in. When Jiang Luo said he wanted to stay, Zhu Sha was actually quite surprised.
But upon closer thought, it wasn't difficult to guess.
The Zhu family held a significant position in the southwest region. Even the slightest movement would cause a huge ripple effect.
Not to mention a change in the Zhu family patriarch. To put it mildly, it could even lead to internal conflict.
The Southwest Prefecture naturally wanted to know more information so they could respond to the Zhu family's movements as soon as possible.
The reason for Jiang Luo staying was self-evident.
Zhu Sha knew that it was difficult for Jiang Luo, so she decided to act on her own.
Not only was she helping Jiang Luo understand more about the movements of the Zhu family members, but she also wanted to see what she could do in the meantime to prevent the Zhu family from reaching that final step.