Chapter: 2809

A tsunami could easily flood the whole forest, and a forest fire would be even worse. This was a serious situation. Su Anshun didn’t speak for a long time. His sharp eyes, like those of a hawk, were closely watching the father and son in front of him. He noted every change in their faces, eyes, and movements.

Su Anshun had a special talent for reading people. After years of working with Mr. Su, he could read emotions with almost perfect accuracy. He could tell that the father and son were intrigued. This made him feel relieved.

He thought to himself, “Mr. Su was worried that two billion won wouldn’t be enough to sway the He family. It looks like their price isn’t as high as he thought. Maybe I could negotiate it down to 1.5 billion after some back and forth. But if I go along with two billion now, that’s a waste of at least 500 million. If this continues, we’d be spending 20 billion over ten years, or at least 5 billion lost in that time.”

Then he reconsidered. “But the Su family is in a lot of trouble right now, and my father’s safety is at risk. It’s not the time to haggle. We need the He family’s support to ensure his safety. Mr. Su must have a plan. He’ll likely keep the price high for just a year or two. Once the danger passes, he won’t keep paying so much for the He family.”

With this thought, Su Anshun felt a bit better. He turned to He Hongsheng and asked, “What do you think, He Lao?”

He Hongsheng felt a dry pain in his throat. He swallowed hard and replied, “I really…”

Su Anshun smiled and said, “Of course, Master Su has valued the He family for a long time.” He waved his hand and added, “He’s getting older, so let’s not dwell on old stories. I just shared Master Su’s message with you. As the head of the He family, you need to decide if the family will accept his invitation.”

He Hongsheng nodded, taking a moment to think. He carefully weighed the pros and cons of accepting the invitation.

If they agreed, the benefits would be immense. Joining the Su family would provide the He family with ample resources to support martial arts training, no matter the cost. In just a few years, they could produce remarkable talents like Su Ruoli. This would greatly enhance the He family’s strength, helping them compete with their rivals.

The He family had a legacy spanning hundreds of years, and every patriarch dreams of elevating the family to the top of the martial arts world. Achieving this would mean they are not just one of the top eight families, or even the top four or three, but the strongest family of all.

However, He Hongsheng also considered the drawbacks of aligning with the Su family. He realized that besides feeling uneasy and worrying about his daughter, He Yingxiu, and granddaughter, Su Ruoli, there weren’t many downsides. There truly didn’t seem to be much else to consider.

He Hongsheng faced a tough choice. On one side was his ancient plan, built over centuries. On the other side, he had betrayed his daughter and granddaughter.

From the start, he noticed a big difference between these two paths. Suddenly, he felt he didn’t need to hesitate anymore. Why should he?