Chapter Fifty-Six: Very Tired Glory
The location is Study No. 1 in Rothschild Castle.
Compared with the banquet hall just now, the overall decoration effect is extremely solemn and majestic, and there are only three people in the study.
Xiong, Hans, and Wang Fuxing.
Even Arashi, the first in line to the throne of the empire, did not attend this secret meeting.
The atmosphere in the study room is solemn.
In the silence, only Hans tasted the occasional sigh of red wine.
He seemed to be a complete outsider, and after taking Wang Fuxing out of the banquet hall in full view of everyone, and forcibly intervening to end the confrontation that was impossible for both sides to compromise on, he took it upon himself to open a bottle of red wine in the study.
He seems to have given himself a very clear position in this incident, helping Wang Fuxing get out of the embarrassing situation just now, just like his two good friends are fighting, and he is pulling the fight, after separating the two, there will be nothing to do, and the next negotiation still needs the two protagonists to speak.
"What you did surprised me, boy, can you give me an explanation?"
Xiong took the initiative to speak, his voice was slow, his position was slightly backlit, and the desk was not turned on in front of the desk, which could almost be regarded as an antique, so from the direction of Wang Fuxing, Xiong's whole person seemed to be sitting in a shadow, only a pair of awe-inspiring and sharp eyes, flashing with an unusually sharp light in the darkness.
Wang Fuxing didn't speak, just looked at Xiong very calmly, his face was indifferent, and there was no anxiety and anxiety that a person who had done something wrong should have.
"Why did you kill him, an heir who was very important to the Rothschilds?"
Xiong continued, his voice becoming slower and lower, as if every word that came out of his mouth carried a suppressed power.
"Because he's damned."
Wang Fuxing said lightly, his tone was calm and natural, and there was no superfluous explanation.
In his heart, he always firmly believes that there is nothing wrong that does not need to be explained, and it should be how it should be.
The faint cold light in Xiong's eyes flickered slightly, and his gaze was firmly locked on Wang Fuxing's face and said: "This is not a reason, some people, even if they should die, should not go to God immediately, the time is not right." β
"Hey, I said two, if you're sure you don't have a physical altercation, I think I can leave, I overheard some confidential conversation, Xiong, my friend, you know me, and you should know the style of the auction, I'm not interested in these things, these things, it's so boring, only you ambitious guys will like it, and I, I just like the moment the hammer falls at the auction."
Hans suddenly interjected and laughed, his eyes turned extremely flexibly, whether the news of Ming's death would cause a violent chain reaction, or whether it would become calm in silence, no one could deduce at present, but from Hans's standpoint, there were some conversations that he was really not suitable to hear.
Just by virtue of the wrong timing of Xiong's sentence just now, it was enough to arouse Hans's vigilance.
It's not that you can't die, but you can't die tonight, and this is not the right time.
This is Xiong's position.
And this position, Hans did not want to know at all.
Xiong would not fully trust the auction, but he expressed his position to his own face, and Hans had reason to believe that the old Rothschild fox had already begun to calculate how the auction would help him.
And this kind of contribution seems to be free.
This feeling is too bad, and if a loss-making deal is made, someone will blow up his black and shiny bald head.
Wang Fuxing frowned slightly.
Because Hans reacted too quickly.
Moreover, Xiong's sentence just now was said in Chinese.
A strange smile appeared on the corner of Xiong's mouth, but he didn't say anything, got up from his seat, and said with a smile: "Oh, I'm sorry, my friend, I'm very satisfied with your performance tonight, maybe now, it's not your right time to waste time here, the banquet is going on, there are many beautiful and beautiful ladies there, I think they would be happy to have a chat with Mr. Hans alone." β
Hans laughed, nodded with Wang Fuxing, and walked straight out of the study.
"Hans and I are old acquaintances, very good friends, and we have had a few business dealings once in a while."
Xiong's eyes looked at the door, his tone was almost to himself, he suddenly smiled lightly, and continued: "But I never knew that he also knew Chinese. β
"Maybe he doesn't understand, it's just a coincidence."
Wang Fuxing said indifferently, leaning on the sofa slowly, his fingers unconsciously tapping on the armrests of the sofa.
"I've never believed in coincidences, it's ridiculous, and a friend once told me that anything that looks like a coincidence is actually a necessity."
Xiong said, raised his hand and waved, and sat down again: "Okay, young man, we won't talk about this tonight, I was very surprised by today's events, so I need an explanation, a reasonable explanation, I hope that what you say to me next, I can take it out and block the mouths of some people behind Ming, this is not only to relieve my own pressure, to a certain extent, it can also ensure your safety." Ming may be damned, but that's not your reason, and if you insist that this is your answer, then, despite my reluctance, I'm going to have to make you pay something. Okay, now, you tell me, why did you kill Ming? β
A high-sounding rhetoric.
To put it bluntly, Xiong is asking Wang Fuxing to make a confession to him.
It's that simple.
He didn't want to kill Wang Fuxing, but he had to have a strong reason, Xiong's position within the Rothschild family was not the supremacy of the word, but the biggest coordinator who occupied the initiative.
He needs to coordinate the balance of the other four powers, so that the empire is in a state where they can always advance and retreat together in the general direction.
A complete Rothschild can better control the elite club.
So he needs Wang Fuxing to give a reason why he had to kill Ming, and then he will follow this confession to do the next coordination work, that is, to block the mouths of some people.
"I told you, he deserves to die."
Wang Fuxing smiled a little arrogantly: "Mr. Family Master, I insist on my opinion. β
He got up from the couch and continued, "Moreover, I refuse to pay even the slightest price. I just want to correct two points, first, to gag other people's mouths, what is needed is not a high-sounding reason that can be said to be extravagant, but strength, the strength that can be dictatorial! Second, as long as I'm here, no one can threaten my safety, can they? β
Xiong slowly straightened up, looked at Wang Fuxing with majestic eyes, and said coldly: "This is Rothschild, Mr. Wang, don't forget, half an hour ago, you also killed one of my heirs, my most correct thing to do is to kill you immediately, instead of sitting here and having some hellish negotiations with you, because you have made me suffer a great loss, you..."
"Please, sir, you see, there are no outsiders here, no outsiders, understand? It's just you and me. So, you can completely put aside those hellish family positions, I need you to tell me clearly, how do you personally feel about Ming death? β
Wang Fuxing unceremoniously interrupted Xiong's words, and his steps in a circle in the living room also stopped, looking into Xiong's eyes.
Xiong was also watching him.
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Xiong was silent for a moment before shrugging his shoulders and saying unusually frankly.
Wang Fuxing laughed, leaned forward, propped up the desk in front of Xiong, and looked at him condescendingly: "I also think that I did a very good job, and you are all satisfied, aren't you?" So here I am, you can't kill me, you have to protect me, right? β
Xiong looked at Wang Fuxing quietly and was silent.
"Look, it's very, very simple now."
Wang Fuxing shook his head and sighed: "Or, kill me now, and then you are ready to face some crazy revenge that is not clear to both of us but is very likely, of course, in the end, Rothschild may win, but it is bound to hurt the fundamentals, after twenty years, someone jumped out to shake the majesty of Rothschild again, it's funny, isn't it?" Or, protect me, and keep doing so, until I leave Europe. β
"You did it on purpose. Right? β
Xiong suddenly laughed, and his eyes were a little complicated when he looked at Wang Fuxing: "You deliberately killed Ming in front of everyone, right?" Arashi is right, you are indeed a madman, a very sane madman, but my daughter seems to have forgotten to tell me that you are not only sensible, but also very intelligent at times, and you know how to use your sanity and intelligence to think from the craziest point of view. β
"It's too profound, I don't understand."
Wang Fuxing waved his hand and smiled casually, his expression was very reserved.
For a moment, Xiong was extremely convinced and affirmed that this thing standing in front of him was definitely a slut!
The room fell silent again.
The male's eyes flickered and he was silent, but his mind became clear.
Lan asked Wang Fuxing for help, he was naturally very clear, and he was sure that from a man's point of view, no one could refuse his daughter's request for help.
Wang Fuxing killed Hai and Ming's two biggest opponents, and defiled Jing, as long as this task can be completed, there will be no young people in the empire who can compete with Lan, and the throne of the master of the empire, Lan can be regarded as sitting firmly in advance.
Wang Fuxing is indeed very important in Lan's plan, but the most important part, Lan still hopes that Wang Fuxing can help her sit in the position of the first heir of the family.
As for some other things, while equally important, they are not impossible to postpone or even give up.
As long as Wang Fuxing helps Lan complete the task, then the head of the family can wait for the reaction of several other big factions, if it can be suppressed to keep Wang Fuxing, it is naturally the best, if it really gets out of control, anyway, the damned people are dead, and handing over Wang Fuxing can also calm the anger of other factions.
The most important thing is that the inheritance of the empire has been firmly controlled by their father and daughter, and it may be a pity to sacrifice the revival of the king, but it is definitely worth it.
Even if Wang Fuxing is as Xiong suspects, there is still a huge force hidden behind it, but some things, as long as they are done in a more concealed way, then that big force will only transfer their hatred to other factions and let them fight, Rothschild may weaken some, but it can better concentrate the power of the family head line, which is simply a profitable deal.
But Wang Fuxing's decisive action exceeded everyone's expectations.
Ming died.
He died in the castle of the head of the family, and in front of countless European magnates, in the banquet hall.
Male has a headache for no reason.
Wang Fuxing's hand seems crazy and irrational, but in fact it is extremely calm.
This is equivalent to this young man from the Celestial Empire, who directly caused a big problem to the head of the family.
Witnessed by many big shots, Ming was killed on the spot in the castle of the head of the family.
As the master of the empire, Xiong must react with the fastest speed, either, to protect the death, or, to punish severely!
Death protection?
Ming just died, in this way, the head of the family will completely offend the forces of the Ming faction, and the two sides may even turn against each other, maybe other factions will also unite together.
Although the male father and daughter are ambitious, they are not yet ready for civil war.
Punish?
If Wang Fuxing really has a deliberate hidden force behind him, then as soon as Wang Fuxing dies tonight, the other party will definitely put this account on Xiong and Lan, and when the two sides go to war, whether other factions will help, Xiong is not sure, because this is a good opportunity to weaken the family head line, only if the family head line is weakened, they will have a chance to take advantage of the situation.
Can't protect, can't punish, drag first and then kill?
Don't be kidding, if you can't react quickly to tonight's incident, Rothschild will become a laughing stock tomorrow, although the strength is there, but the prestige will be hit, and if Wang Fuxing dies in the end, then the entire Rothschild will be the object of suspicion, once it is not done well, Xiong and Lan father and daughter are likely not to be people inside and out.
The focus is on the huge force that may be hidden behind Wang Fuxing.
Yes, it's just possible.
Xiong wants to use this possible force to weaken the other four factions, but if this matter is not handled well, the other four factions are likely to use this opportunity to weaken the family head faction.
Can't go in, can't go back.
Xiong's heart became more and more irritable, and he couldn't help but look at Wang Fuxing, who had a calm expression.
He finally saw this unique, different from most people's typical Wang thinking, crazy, sword-sided, with the nature of a gambler's way of thinking.
It's gambling, but it's a safe bet!
"You're threatening me? Are you threatening me tonight, young man? Is it forcing me to take a stand? Intend to cut me off? Oh God, I promise, you were the first person to push me like this in all these years, so congratulations, young man from the East, you have managed to me off. β
Xiong sneered gloomily, his tone overflowing with murderous intent.
Wang Fuxing's expression was still as plain as water, he glanced at Xiong, suddenly smiled, and said quietly: "So what?" Sir, you have no way out, but at least you have a choice. And I, there is no way out, and I also have no choice, do I? β
Being ruthless to others is nothing, being ruthless to yourself is ruthless.
Standing at the height of Wang Fuxing, there are very few people who can be ready to put themselves in a desperate situation at any time.
Maybe he's the only one.
Wang Fuxing shook his cuffs slightly.
Under the light of the chandelier on the ceiling, a butterfly knife with a dark and strange light gently fell on Wang Fuxing's hand.
The male's pupils shrank slightly.
Wang Fuxing opened the butterfly knife, stretched out his hand, gently pushed the knife in front of Xiong, and said with a smile: "I envy you, you have a choice, I promise that I won't fight back tonight, so, Mr. Family Master, now is the time you choose, either, kill me, or, protect me." β
Xiong raised his head slightly.
This time, Wang Fuxing's smile was not flat.
For the first time, Xiong could see a hint of evil in the young man's smile and eyes.
The evil is terrifying.
"You have to make a choice as soon as possible."
Wang Fuxing smiled and pushed the knife forward again: "You don't have much time, do you?" I'm sure you understand what I'm saying. β
This time, the owner of the Rothschild Empire, who had always been peaceful, finally completely changed his face.
In a huge shock, he stood up from his position suddenly, his eyes widened, and he looked at Wang Fuxing's expression with a thick vigilance in his eyes.
"What do you mean?"
He asked, his voice suddenly becoming a little hoarse, and his breathing a little heavy.
Wang Fuxing looked at him lightly, and this time, he asked more directly: "How long can you live?" β
Silent.
After a suffocating silence.
Xiong sat down on the chair and said in a hoarse voice: "You make me feel threatened, young man, let you live, maybe it was a mistake of mine, what do you know?" β
"You're in too much of a hurry."
Wang Fuxing smiled lightly: "Lan is a very capable person, even if she is step-by-step, she has a huge advantage, and for a longer time, she may not be able to play with a few other people, but even so, she still asks me for help, which can be seen that she is very eager to sit in the position of the head of the family as soon as possible, and my first reaction when I hear Lan ask me for help is that there is something wrong with your body." And then I came here and lived in the castle as a VIP, and the other factions didn't react, which can be seen as the result of your coordination in it, you may have made a sacrifice, but you must have felt that it was worth it, to make a small sacrifice, to kill the most threatening people to your daughter, a surefire deal, and besides, you are choosing to take a risk, because no one can be sure what will happen to Rothschild after I kill those people, but you still do it, tsk, very anxious, but also helpless, Isn't it? So I'm sure you're in a physical condition, which means you're running out of time. β
He continued to laugh, took out a cigarette from his pocket and lit it, and took a deep breath: "So I killed Ming first, if I were you, I would keep the sea for the time being, concentrate my energy, use the power of me and the head of the family, and use all my strength to suppress the Ming faction, and after expanding my strength, I will deal with others, after all, you will not die tomorrow, will you?" β
Xiong's breathing became heavier and heavier, and he didn't speak, just stared at Wang Fuxing.
Wang Fuxing smiled and pushed the cigarette case in front of Hua Ban, looked at Xiong, and chuckled: "Come one?" β
"You may be able to make Rothschild, but more likely, you will destroy this empire with your own hands, you are terrible, it is disturbing."
Xiong said slowly, stretched out his hand, and put it between the cigarette and the spot, as if hesitating which one to take.
Cigarettes represent goodwill.
Spotted undoubtedly represents killing intent!
"If Arashi can be my secret woman, then I will only help him, and this does not require me to make any kind of commitment."
Wang Fuxing flicked the cigarette ash in a chic manner, and bounced it directly on the ground, acting presumptuously.
Xiong was indifferent to Wang Fuxing's blatant contempt for Rothschild's family rules, but suddenly raised his head and asked: "I will kill you now, you really don't fight back?" β
Wang Fuxing narrowed his eyes slightly, did not speak, and shook his head slightly.
What does that mean?
Is it not going to fight back, or is it impossible not to fight back?
He stared carefully into the young man's eyes, but in the end, he only saw a strong treachery and playfulness in those black and white eyes.
Xiong sighed softly, took the box of cigarettes, took out one and lit it, and was silent for a while before laughing at himself and saying, "Young man, there are some things that you won't understand." β
Wang Fuxing smiled politely, noncommittal.
"You know what? I actually admire you very much. β
Xiong continued to smile and said something that I am afraid no one will believe: "I admire you, not because of your extreme sanity and crazy character, nor because of your intelligence, but because of your achievements. β
"Will the masters of the Rothschild empire admire the achievements of the royal family?"
Wang Fuxing asked with a smile.
It's ridiculous.
Xiong glanced at Wang Fuxing deeply and muttered, "It's different, it's really different." β
"Oh?"
Wang Fuxing replied with a question.
"The Wang family may not be strong now, but it is always growing, young man, do you know what I admire most about you? That is, as long as you are here, when you are alive, no matter how powerful your family is, you can completely control it! β
Xiong's tone was a little bitter, with a thick self-deprecation: "Unlike me, a coordinator who has been put on the table, I don't have the right to decide many things, I can only achieve the goal through hard negotiations, and even games, this kind of taste is really not wonderful." β
"It's also an honor."
Wang Fuxing's eyes were a little more solemn, and he said lightly.
"Yes, glory."
Xiong said softly: "But this kind of glory, so tired, tired that I want to take a break..."
Wang Fuxing was indifferent.
"Okay, my friend, you can leave first, there are some things, I have to think about it, thank you for the cigarettes, they taste very good."
Xiong was silent for a moment, then waved his hand slightly.
Wang Fuxing stood up with a smile, took the spotted back, pushed the cigarette case forward again, and said with a smile: "I sent you." βββ
The word count is over six thousand again
Every time I have a big chapter, I can't help but sigh -
This stinks