Sole decision

Even if Wang Shijin himself does not pursue the grievances between Wang Shijin and Zhou Ce, the Wang family will not let Zhou Ce go. Let Zhou Ling make a difficult case.

He vacillated from side to side, on the one hand he really didn't want to have an antagonism with the Wang family, and on the other hand Zhou Ce made a mistake first, so it was impossible not to give the Wang family an explanation.On the other hand, can he really push Zhou Ce out?What would others think of him because of this?If he can't even protect his family, what right does he have to be the head of the family?

With the difficult Wang family on the one hand, and the covetous Zhou Jian on the other, Zhou Ling couldn't help resenting Zhou Ce, hating him for making trouble for him at this moment, and hating himself for being helpless with Zhou Ce.

A younger brother who does things recklessly but won't participate in the competition of interests, can Zhou Ling kill him?

If his father woke up and knew about this kind of thing, he might kill him first.

During the few days when Zhou Ling and the Wang family were bargaining, there were several minor conflicts among the people below. Even the officials intervened in this matter and warned them not to go too far.

Both parties have lost a lot, and finally sat at the negotiating table to discuss the terms of the settlement.Zhou Ling originally intended to join Wang Shijin's cooperation plan, but on this basis, he needed to give part of the profits to the Wang family.In addition, the Wang family also asked Zhou Ling to push Wang Shijin in the election of the new president of the union. After all, the family of the previous president had a half-vote advantage in the electoral vote.

Whether it is money or power, Zhou Ling can make concessions. Although his personality is not as calm as Zhou Jian, he also knows that a little patience can lead to chaos and big schemes.These conditions hurt him, but they were not unacceptable.

Finally, the Wang family also put forward a condition, they want Zhou Ce's finger.

Zhou Ce cut off half of Wang Shijin's palm, and he would not be able to move his fingers like a normal person for the rest of his life. It is not too much to ask Zhou Ce to give him back a finger.

Zhou Ce didn't react too aggressively when he learned about this, he sat on the side and remained silent, while Zhou Ling was sizing him up carefully and observing his reaction.

"I know that the second brother has tried his best." Zhou Ce said calmly, "Isn't it just a finger, I will go to Wang's house to return him tomorrow."

Hearing this sentence, Zhou Ling suddenly breathed a sigh of relief.He was afraid that Zhou Ce would ask him again, which would cause him even more headaches.In this position, he has to face some trade-offs, even if it is difficult for him to make a choice.As the situation changed, he felt more and more strenuous. Every time he made a decision, he had to consider many things. The more links involved, the more he looked forward and backward.When he dreams back at midnight, he can't help thinking, is he really suitable for this role?

But the feeling of standing at the top and giving orders is too charming.He was always shorter than Zhou Jian at home, and he didn't expect anything at first, but the first time he drove Zhou Jian away to sit in the center seat that day, he felt that he couldn't leave her.

Zhou Ling thinks more about the future. It is nothing to sacrifice a small profit in front of him, and it is nothing to sacrifice Zhou Ce. The concessions he has made now will be doubled in the future.

He walked to Zhou Ce's side, put his hand on Zhou Ce's shoulder very solemnly, and said something completely contrary to his inner thoughts.

"As long as you open your mouth, no matter how much I sacrifice, I will keep you."

"No need for second brother." Zhou Ce looked directly at Zhou Ling, "When is it time to repay the injustice? This is the lesson I should have."

Zhou Ling patted Zhou Ce's shoulder lightly, and said no more, feeling very satisfied with the result.

After Zhou Ce left Zhou Ling's study, he found Pei Zhaoxue standing at the door.

"Are you looking for the second brother?"

"I'm waiting for you."

"What can I wait for?" Zhou Ce said, "Second brother won't eat me, but I have to go to Wang's house tomorrow."

Pei Zhaoxue followed him and asked, "What are you going to do?"

"Apologize with a deep heart."

Pei Zhaoxue took one more step to block Zhou Ce, and Zhou Ce bumped into him accidentally. Pei Zhaoxue didn't move at all, and looked at him with a straight face, but Zhou Ce stepped back. Seeing Pei Zhaoxue's expression, he could only say: "I'm joking!" , Just cut off a finger, don't be nervous."

"You agreed?" Pei Zhaoxue asked, "Zhou Ling forced you?"

"No, I received it myself, and this punishment is considered very light." Zhou Ce said with a relaxed tone, "You haven't seen Wang Shijin's miserable appearance."

Pei Zhaoxue asked again: "What's your plan?"

"Don't think too much. In terms of calculations, I can't calculate you." Zhou Ce said, "By the way, brother is coming back tonight, do you know?"

Pei Zhaoxue was startled and shook his head.

"What? Didn't he tell you?" Zhou Ce said to himself, "It's strange, you two are so close, and the situation in Lucheng is messed up now, he must see you to be at ease."

Pei Zhaoxue denied: "No, I just work more at Zhou Jian's place."

"You don't need to explain to me." Zhou Ce said, "I don't care about these things."

Although Pei Zhaoxue had promised Zhou Ce not to tell anyone about the conversation between them, Zhou Ce's going to Wang's house to apologize was out of scope. If Zhou Ce really went, it would definitely cause an uproar. Decided to tell Zhou Jian.Zhou Jian was about to get on the plane when she received the news, and only replied "Got it" to Pei Zhaoxue.Pei Zhaoxue asked again if she wanted to pick him up, but he just answered no.

Zhou Jian kept her eyes closed on the plane and never stopped thinking in her mind.Similar things happened again, Pei Zhaoxue and Zhou Ce's description of the same thing was once again deviated.According to Pei Zhaoxue, it was Zhou Ce who was going to the Wang family to apologize, but what Zhou Ce told him was that Zhou Ling asked him to do so. If he didn't agree, the Zhou family would be in a more difficult situation.

Although he was not at the scene, he had no doubt that Zhou Ling would make such a move. Zhou Ling seemed determined to facilitate the deal, and Zhou Ce took the initiative to cause trouble. It is completely understandable for him to sacrifice Zhou Ce for the sake of the overall situation.But what is Pei Zhaoxue doing?Why would he send himself a different message?

Zhou Jian only opened his eyes when the plane landed, no matter what, he already made up his mind.

It was late at night when Zhou Jian arrived home, Zhou Ling had a dinner and went out and has not returned yet, and Zhou Ang is a master who only spends time and wine at any time.He thought Zhou Ce was asleep too, but he didn't expect to see Zhou Ce waiting for him alone in the hall.

He took a closer look, and found that Zhou Ce was not alone, there was also Pei Zhaoxue on the seat in the dark next to him.The combination of these two people surprised Zhou Jian.

"Brother." Zhou Ce stood up.

But Zhou Jian said to Pei Zhaoxue, "A Xue, I want to talk to A Ce alone."

Pei Zhaoxue nodded, got up and left without saying a word.

Zhou Jian didn't see any fatigue during the journey. He sat on the sofa, leaned his arms on the armrest, and curled his fingers to support his temples. He looked at Zhou Ce and said, "What are you going to do tomorrow?"

"What else can I do?" Zhou Ce replied helplessly, "If this knife does not fall on me, this matter will not be over."

Zhou Jian was silent for a moment, then said, "Zhou Ling didn't contribute much."

Zhou Ce asked: "Brother, what should I do?" He sat next to Zhou Jian and said in a low voice: "I know that I caused the trouble myself, and I admit it. But brother, I... I am also afraid... I I always thought that our family could call the wind and rain in Lucheng, but I was ridiculed outside, and the second brother couldn't protect me. Big brother, I'm still young, I really don't want to be like this..." The more he said, the more sad he became, his voice was soft He said a lot, "Our Zhou family is in Lucheng, that's all."

"Shut up!" Zhou Jian shouted angrily.Hearing Zhou Ce's moaning and sighing, he felt bored, Zhou Ce did something wrong, but if his father Zhou Xiangyun was sitting in the town at this time, how could the Wang family have any reason to come out and pick things up?Zhou Ce is still a member of their family no matter how bad he is, and Wang Shijin deserves to be chopped off for being cheap.

Seeing Zhou Ce's useless look, he was even angrier: "Where did you go to chop Wang Shijin? You trash!"

Zhou Ce sullenly did not speak.

Zhou Jian had figured it out a long time ago, whether it was Zhou Ce who cut off his finger or his arm was not the key to the problem. Zhou Ling asked Zhou Ce to plead guilty in order to strengthen his relationship with the Wang family. Zhou Ce was just a pawn.Zhou Jian was not surprised that Zhou Ling did anything crazy to consolidate his rights, but he couldn't let Zhou Ling get his wish.

He took out a key card and gave it to Zhou Ce: "Don't go to Wang's house after you go out tomorrow, go to my house, don't bother anyone who comes to you, and go home when I call you."

"What do you mean?" Zhou Ce asked, "Brother, what do you want to do?"

"If you don't want to have your finger cut off, just do as I say." Zhou Jian said, "For the rest, don't ask anything, and don't tell others."

"Then..." Zhou Ce rolled his eyes and asked, "Can Brother Pei know?"

Zhou Jian stared at him and shook her head slightly.

The next day, Zhou Ce went to Zhou Jian's residence as Zhou Jian said, closed the door, and fell into his own world.

He sat by the window, the room was on a high floor, and the sea was outside, and he could see the world far away through the clouds.He sat alone for a long time in silence, and he often did this recently. When he was alone, he liked to maintain a posture, like a statue, as if only in this way could he talk to his real self.

One of the questions he asks himself most often is: Does he want things to turn out the way they are?

Maybe it could be even worse, he sneered, happy to see that kind of picture.