Meng Zhao's gift made Liu Qiankun grin from ear to ear, the fine lines at the corners of his eyes deepening as he said again and again,
"You're a good kid. Why bring gifts when you come to see me? It only makes us seem distant.
From now on, treat this place like your own home. Don't stand on ceremony."
Such an attitude was something rarely seen not only by Liu Qiankun's subordinates, but even by Meng Jizu and Meng Hongdao, the two heads of the Meng Family. It showed just how highly he regarded Meng Zhao.
Of course, if Meng Zhao's identity were exposed, who knew whether this kind-looking uncle before him might be the first to demand his life.
"Uncle Liu, I came here this time because I truly had no other choice. I've come to seek your guidance, hoping you can point your nephew toward a clear path."
Meng Zhao got straight to the point without any empty pleasantries. More importantly, Lü Zhong's situation was far from good. Though they could temporarily maintain the status quo, the longer they delayed, the worse it would be for Lü Zhong's side. This matter had to be resolved as soon as possible.
Seeing this, Liu Qiankun put away his smile as well, his heart growing heavy. He thought Meng Zhao might have become embroiled in the struggle between the two brothers of the main branch for their positions, and had thus come to seek his counsel.
Yet what Meng Zhao said turned out to be utterly unrelated to what he had imagined.
And Meng Zhao revealed only limited information. He said nothing at all about Sun Chuanshan, focusing instead on how Bai Yang, a guard under the second branch, had stolen the Earth Spirit Pearl produced within the estate. After