Of course, while connections were important, one's own strength was also extremely important. Otherwise, so-called connections were nothing but a joke.
After all, in essence, so-called connections were all built upon the foundation of mutual exchange of benefits. If you had no ability and no potential, who would take you seriously?
Just like now.
Everyone present was shrewd as a fox. How could they not guess that the Wang Clan must have gone through someone's connections, leaving Master Danding unable to refuse out of regard for face, and forcing him to grant them this favor?
But so what?
The Wang Clan was merely a newly promoted Seventh-Rank Aristocratic Clan. Even if it had painstakingly scraped together some connections, among those present, unless they understood a bit of the situation, who would truly take the Wang Clan seriously?
Wang Shouzhe had ridden the rises and falls of two lifetimes, and had long since seen these people's thoughts through and through.
Previously, he had used connections only because he did not want to be suppressed or bullied. Now that the other party had danced right up to his face, it was naturally time to show some strength, and let people see just how formidable the Changning Wang Clan was.
Seeing that everyone's gazes were focused on him, he unhurriedly set down his teacup, glanced at Wang Shouye, and said mildly, "Shouye, since that is the case, go exchange pointers with him."
"Yes, Fourth Brother." Wang Shouye cupped his hands honestly.
He took a deep breath and roused his spirits. Since Fourth Brother had already agreed, then they could only compete. No matter what, doing his best would be enough.
Dongfang Yuxi's expression brightened.
He had not expected the Wang Clan's Clan Head to be so unable to endure provocation, and to actually