Chapter: 3032
Charlie Wade believed that the two sides could work together in the future, so he had nothing to hide. He stepped outside into the courtyard and said, “You’re mistaken. Your brother went to the Emgrand Group today. He met Wang Dongxue, but really, he was trying to figure out who I am.”
Su Zhiyu responded, “So, did he change because of you?”
Charlie Wade replied honestly, “Yes. He asked me to look into my wife’s license plate, which upset me. He also wanted to uncover my true identity. Since he was looking for trouble, I decided to give him what he wanted.”
Su Zhiyu quickly defended her brother, saying, “He doesn’t have much experience in social situations and can make mistakes. If he did something wrong, I’ll apologize for him…”
She continued, “If you’re still unhappy, you can punish him, but making him walk all the way to Jokhang Temple sounds too harsh.”
“That’s almost 4,000 kilometers,” she added. “With his condition, it would take him years to get there.”
Charlie Wade responded coldly, “Some mistakes can be forgiven, but some cannot. He reached out to me and my family. For that, I have every right to retaliate. Plus, he owes me a life. Those two things together mean I should have dealt with him, but I chose to let him go because of you.”
He continued, “I even allowed him to bring his team and a doctor. This way, he can have decent meals and a place to stay, except for his daily punishment. Isn’t that enough?”
Su Zhiyu was taken aback by Charlie Wade’s words and didn’t know how to respond. At that moment,
Charlie Wade said again, “You need to think about this: your brother doesn’t care about you or your mother. Like your father, he focuses on what benefits him. If you want to be the head of the Su Family, your brother is a major threat to you.”
“I’ve kept them away for a few years to protect you. This way, you can build your strength and claim your place in the Su Family. If you can gain power in three years, your dad and brother will return and follow your lead. You can give them a small role in the family, enough for them to live comfortably.”
“But if I leave them here, they’ll just be your enemies, trying to block your path and possibly even attack you for their gain.”
“With your brother around, you’ll always feel pressured by his status as the eldest son. Your other siblings will likely side with him for their own benefit.”
“I’ve sent him away for three years. When you become the leader, he will return, but he won’t be your brother anymore—he’ll be your servant. And as your servant, he’ll need to show you respect.”
After hearing Charlie Wade’s words, Su Zhiyu fell silent, deep in thought. She realized he was wrong.
“In the race for the Su Family’s leadership, everyone is an enemy!” she argued.
“My dad and my brothers and sisters are threats too. My brother and I, along with the cousins from my uncles, are all rivals.”
“If Dad and my brother were here, they wouldn’t let me take the lead.”
“Maybe the three of them will come back in the end,” Su Zhiyu thought.
“If I can become the Patriarch first, then by the time they return, everything will be in place. The Su family has nearly a hundred direct relatives, but only one person can be the Patriarch. There’s a big gap between the Patriarch and the other family members.”
She realized that this gap was more than just a distance; it was like a moat. Without that separation, even close family members might be tempted by the lure of great rewards.
Thinking about this made her appreciate Charlie Wade’s efforts. “Even though my benefactor punished my brother, it might not apply to me. However, this situation has actually helped me remove some obstacles.”
She continued, “With my style, I can’t go against my father and brother just for personal gain. My benefactor has kept them apart, which helps me avoid potential problems in the future. It also protects my father and brother’s safety. It’s truly a win-win situation.”
At that moment, Su Zhiyu turned to Charlie Wade and said, “Benefactor, I understand your good intentions!”