Huan Qi looked at Qin Siyang, whose face was covered in blood yet still wore a friendly smile, and formed his first impression of this "Young King Qin"-
A sharp eye, a quick mind, powerful connections, and ruthless methods.
He stole another glance at the Huan Family members beside him, who had been seething with defiance all this time. Qin Siyang had finally crushed their arrogance completely. Never mind angry retorts-they hardly dared to breathe.
Huan Qi looked at Qin Siyang with a glimmer of hope in his eyes. "Please continue, Brigade Commander Qin."
Qin Siyang nodded. "Family Head Xie said any involvement with heretical cults meant certain death, but that isn't entirely true. There were Reincarnation Church followers in the Gu Family's Clothing Mall, and nothing happened. The Yu Family had a dispute involving the Reincarnation Church within their household, and they weren't wiped out either. As long as Family Head Huan can give everyone a reason to work together to help the Huan Family, you may yet withstand the United Government's inquiry."
This time, no one objected when Qin Siyang addressed Huan Qi as the Huan Family head.
The hope in Huan Qi's eyes faded as he listened, and he shook his head. "Wasn't it precisely because our discussions got nowhere that we ended up in this stalemate?"
Qin Siyang's gaze brimmed with confidence. "Yes, which is why I'd like to propose a way we can cooperate to resolve this. Of course, I only just thought of it. Whether it will work is something everyone here will have to discuss."
Qin Siyang was no longer the youth who had to sit stiffly at attention. Even among these old foxes, he could now converse and joke with ease.
"We're all ears."
Qin Siyang smiled faintly. "Two words: 'Joint Mining.'"