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A moment later.
Tuck slammed his palm against the table.
"The Lin Family? Dream on. With the Lin Family's little bit of influence, you want to take charge of the entire merchant association..."
Zhou You waved a finger and smiled.
"You can't put it that way. As they say, every dog has its day—this year it's our turn... No, that doesn't seem quite fitting either... In any case, rather than having you all fight until you're at each other's throats, why not let the Lin Family act as the mediator?"
Perhaps Zhou You's joking manner made him seem too harmless, or perhaps the two black-robed figures behind him gave Tuck confidence. Even though his cannon-fodder subordinates had nearly all been slaughtered, Tuck still stood ramrod straight.
"Impossible, absolutely impossible. Even if neither the Kuxia Family nor the Wenton Family gets it, it still won't be the Lin Family's turn..."
Yet without Tuck noticing, Councilman Dann had already fallen silent.
All the tension and anger had vanished from his face, leaving only deep amusement.
Meanwhile, Zhou You's attitude grew increasingly pleasant.
"Um... this gentleman... is Mr. Tuck, correct?"
After turning back to glance at Dann and receiving confirmation from his gaze, Zhou You smiled.
"I'm sorry, but I need to remind you of something."
In an instant, his words drew out.
"I'm not negotiating with you. I'm informing you."
"This merchant association will be taken over by the Lin Family."
Tuck was first stunned. Then disbelief appeared on his face, followed by a look as though he were staring at a madman.
At last, he