Versatile Mage: I Awakened Nine Stars

The 404 Chamber of Commerce has been developing well since its establishment, with profits increasing steadily every month. This kind of golden hen that can lay eggs will naturally be coveted by others. In the past, it was protected by the brilliance of the ancestors, but it was safe.

Now, without its backer, the golden hen is at risk of changing hands. Nowadays, some aristocratic families with keen sense of smell have begun to take action, which is why Mu Zhuoyun is anxious to get angry.

It's unreasonable for others to take away the country that you have worked so hard to build before it is firmly established! Hearing this, Xu Shen didn't waste a moment and rushed over shortly after coming out of the three-step tower.

Arriving at the small villa again, Xu Shen saw the bedroom on the third floor at a glance. The ivy on the wall was green, the window was open, and the off-white curtains were blowing out in the wind. Isa seemed to still be sitting on the window sill, with two Her slender white calves swayed, and the breeze blew her fiery red hair, half covering her stunning face.

It's a pity that the beautiful woman is gone, just like a dream.

That lively, playful and charming fairy, I don’t know when I will see him again.

Xu Shen felt lost and stood at the door, speechless.

"Why don't you come in when you're here?" Mu Zhuoyun opened the door.

"Uncle Mu doesn't wait until he opens the door." Xu Shen smiled and quickly adjusted his mood.

Entering the living room, Mu Zhuoyun handed Xu Shen the financial report for the first half of the year, and worriedly explained the current status of 404 Trading Bank.

Xu Shen originally thought that the situation should be relatively optimistic, but in fact it was much more serious than he imagined.

Theoretically speaking, every family with a long heritage will tend to be conservative and prudent in their decision-making. Therefore, under normal circumstances, the vast majority of powerful families should still adopt a wait-and-see attitude towards the fate of 404 Trading Company, watching with cold eyes as some emerging forces take the lead. right. However, they couldn't resist the attentiveness of the scheming dog-legger. Ever since Zu Guangyao's accident, the Dali family had been sparing no effort to add insult to injury.

"The Dali family has always followed the Mu family's lead." Mu Zhuoyun said apologetically, "Master, I have caused you trouble."

"Don't", Xu Shen waved his hands repeatedly: "I can't bear this 'young master', Xuexue will chop me down."

"Xuexue?"

Mu Zhuoyun was an old man, so he naturally heard the familiarity in his words, and a hint of joy flashed in his eyes.

He knew that Xu Shen was not a heartless person, but the Dali family tree had deep roots, and young people might not be able to withstand the pressure. They might sell off the remaining Mu family branch in Bo City in order to be safe for a while.

But if Xu Shen's relationship with Ning Xue is what he thinks, then that's a different matter.

A hint of embarrassment flashed across Xu Shen's face.

After all, everyone knew that his girlfriend was Ding Yumian, but it was still a bit embarrassing to address another woman so suddenly and intimately, especially in front of his father.

For a moment, the silence was deafening.

Mu Zhuoyun smiled lightly.

After all, this young man was born at a lower level, has never experienced the world, and still has a narrow vision. What's so difficult about this?

As a father, he didn't mind if any wealthy family member didn't have a few wives. What was there for this young man in his early twenties to be embarrassed about?

So, he took the initiative to bring up the topic to ease Xu Shen's discomfort: "Speaking of Xuexue, why did she go to the Imperial Capital Academy?"

"She didn't tell you?"

"She said that the fewer people who knew, the safer it would be, so even my father kept it a secret."

"If that's the case, then I can't say more," Xu Shen said with a smile, "But don't worry, Uncle Mu, it's definitely a good thing. The Mu family will not deliberately embarrass you in the future. Maybe they will greet you with a smile soon. Flatter you father and daughter."

"Ah?" Mu Zhuoyun was surprised.

"Speaking of this, I have to make plans early. Maybe someone will come to pick you up soon. You may not be staying at 404 Trading Company for a long time."

Mu Zhuoyun's hand holding the tea trembled, and his old face fell into despair: "Master, please don't burn bridges by crossing the river."

"Uh, Uncle Mu, you really misunderstood. The 404 Trading Company is at a critical moment. I want to change the general at this time. I only do this because of my brains. Moreover, after all, those aristocratic families value the 404 Trading Company. Even if you are replaced, Well, we still can’t avoid the means of plunder, so why should I do this thankless thing?”

Mu Zhuoyun was doubtful: "Really?"

Xu Shen didn't know whether to laugh or cry. He was here to stabilize the morale of the soldiers, but he didn't expect that he would shake them.

"To be honest, Uncle Mu, I don't want to let you go, but who wants your Xuexue to live up to his reputation?"

Mu Zhuoyun frowned slightly. He really couldn't imagine what Mu Ningxue had done that would be taken so seriously.

Xu Shen said helplessly: "Uncle Mu, I have no reason to drive you away. If you are worried, I can promise you under the oath tree that as long as you don't leave voluntarily, you will always have a place in the firm, and the benefits, rights and The current time node is the anchor, and the future will only increase but not decrease.”

After hearing this, Mu Zhuoyun immediately beat his chest: "There is no need for the oath tree. How can I not trust you? Don't worry, I will never betray your trust even if I stay in 404 Trading Company for one day."

"Okay, in that case, Uncle Mu, you can sit back and take command with peace of mind, and leave the charge to the battlefield to me."

……

The beautiful island of Gulangyu is where the headquarters of the East China Sea Magic Association is located, and the annual East China Family Battle is also held here.

The so-called family fight is a competition between families under the auspices of the Magic Association to allocate resources.

The participants are the younger generation of each family who are no more than 30 years old. They are ranked in a wheel battle and resources are allocated based on the ranking.

This system seems to be extremely unfavorable to emerging forces and small families, and in fact it is extremely unfavorable.

But the system is made by aristocratic families, so the so-called fairness is nonsense.

Moreover, the demons surrounding China have forced mankind to unite. Although there are worms like the Black Vatican who want to destroy mankind together, the overall environment is relatively stable and overwhelming, and there are few conflicts between the various forces. When you fight to the death.

Adopting a relatively mild method such as the fight between aristocratic families can minimize internal friction and promote a virtuous circle. It is already considered the best way for all parties to compromise with each other.

Although this also leaves little room for weak forces to establish themselves in this world, there is no way to have the best of both worlds.

Today, the reason why Xu Shen and Mu Zhuoyun set foot on Gulangyu Island was to participate in the battle between aristocratic families.

Through his past life experience, Xu Shen controlled 404 Trading Company to buy several once unexplored rich mines at low prices. The continuous development over the years has really made many people suffer from pink eye.

Especially after Zu Guangyao was promoted to the presiding judge of the Demon City Tribunal, the expansion speed of the trading company increased significantly, and it became a thorn in the eyes and flesh of all the major families.

In the past, due to Zu Guangyao's relationship, although everyone was jealous, there was nothing they could do. But when Zu Guangyao died, the tree fell and the hozens scattered.

In particular, the Dali family took action personally and spared no effort to add insult to injury. The nature of the 404 Chamber of Commerce was quickly exposed. The 404 Chamber of Commerce, which was once famous, became a "weak force" in the eyes of the family.

As we all know, weak forces have no place in this world, so the Chamber of Commerce has become a dish for the fight between aristocratic families.

However, aristocratic families care about face and cultivation. How can they gorge themselves like untouchables when eating, which is an insult to elegance.

Therefore, they "kindly" invited 404 Trading Company to participate in the Family Fight, intending to eat the meal elegantly and neatly, so that Xu Shen would be convinced.