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Chapter 1372 - 936 Neighbors and Robbers_2

Chapter 1372: 936 Neighbors and Robbers_2

"Well, he can wait to be exposed together with himself."

Xing Jie said indifferently.

"The Wei Family isn’t that weak; they just don’t have strong armed forces. Not being able to command the government army doesn’t mean they will passively wait for their demise," Xu Kuan said, "It’s well known worldwide that the Four Major Families of Myanmar advance and retreat together."

"The government army doesn’t dare intervene, but do the other three families dare to?"

"The significance is different. Although it’s currently one country, the northern and southern parts are entirely different regimes. The warlords have carved up Northern Myanmar, ruling their territories, naturally opposing the government army. But the Four Major Families are different."

"If people don’t look out for themselves, disasters will befall them. Do you really think the other three families would risk their lives just for the reputation of unity?" Xing Jie asked.

Xu Kuan shook his head, "I don’t think so."

"The logic of ’lips perish, teeth get cold’ is true, but in reality, not everyone can apply it. It’s evident the Allied Army is targeting the Wei Family, but no one is sure they don’t have other targets in mind. Even if they suspect, they don’t want to believe it; that’s wishful thinking. So, in every sense, the Wei Family shouldn’t find any allies."

Saying this, a puzzled expression appeared on Xu Kuan’s face, "But Mr. Jiang wants us to wait."

"Wait for what?"

Xu Kuan fell silent for a moment, then shook his head, "I don’t know."

From a logical standpoint, the Wei Family is destined to be isolated.

So what is Mr. Jiang waiting for?

Waiting for the reaction of the other three families?

The Wei Family simply can’t make the other three feel a shared hatred for a common enemy. If the other three really help in a dire situation, it would defy common sense.

The fact that the term ’common sense’ exists,

Shows that things contrary to common sense can indeed happen in this world.

The once glorious Wei Family now finds itself under a dark cloud, with Wei Bangxiong, the Family Head, uncertain of the truth, claiming ill health and rarely appearing in public. Following the Allied Army’s bold entry into the Ping Li District, the rest of the Wei Family also became low-key.

A prophecy came true.

Not only the outside world but even the Wei Family has had to accept an unsettling truth.

The Allied Army is indeed targeting them.

"Dad, you should rest now, lie down. You can’t afford to collapse at this time!"

Wei Bangxiong was genuinely ill.

Especially after calling a few old friends and getting vague responses, he was so angry he nearly fainted. The doctor rushed in for emergency care, starting 24-hour monitoring.

The children couldn’t help but be worried.

An unprecedented crisis looms large, and the pillar of the family seems about to fall.

Seeing his worried children, the doctor repeatedly instructed Wei Bangxiong not to get agitated, but his anger only grew.

They all seemed outstanding, but when the time came, none could take a stand.

Of course,

Wei Bangxiong understood.

He couldn’t really blame his children.

Even he felt powerless.

After the cautious nurse finished injecting him, Wei Bangxiong refused his children’s support, sat on the bed, and took deep breaths.

"Shut down the district, sell what can be sold, transfer what can be transferred."

Having waited for so long, hearing such words left the children, who wielded power in Myanmar, somewhat bewildered.

"No way! Dad, you can’t do this! That’s our family’s lifetime’s effort; we can’t just give it up!"

The eldest daughter snapped back first, immediately expressing her emotional stance.

As the General Manager of the Hendry Group, she had every reason to hold this position.

If they abandoned the telefraud business, wouldn’t she, the fearsome Queen of Telefraud, be reduced to insignificance?

"I’m not negotiating with you, that’s an order!"

Wei Bangxiong, holding back his anger, said in a calm voice, "While there’s still time. We can recover some losses. Drag it out, and you’ll see the costs, like in the Ping Li District."

"Then we fight."

The eldest daughter looked fierce, "If they won’t let us prosper, they shouldn’t expect an easy life either!"

"Fight? With what? Kan Bang’s forces crumbled; do you think we can outgun them? Or do you want your brother to join you in death?"

"We can spend money! There are so many armed forces in the north, surely, some would be swayed by money?"

"How much can you bring out?"

Wei Bangxiong stared at his daughter, "A billion? Or ten billion? Do you know the daily military expenditures of the Allied Army at their current size?"

"Fighting would only be digging our own grave. The money we’ve earned over the years is enough to spend."

The logic is sound.

But it’s easier said than done.

The lifestyle of the rich has spoiled them, making it hard to return to modest means. With their connections, the Wei Family could easily thrive in legitimate business, but having tasted the thrill of quick money from telefraud, diligence is the last thing on their minds.

"I disagree! Dad, you’re oversimplifying the problem. If we bow out, others will just take over, and soon, they’ll leave us behind. Who will then pay us any mind? You might not even be able to keep your position."

These words make sense too.

The Wei Family’s power is built on a foundation of bloody wealth, like a ship afloat on a sea that, if dried up, would eventually lead to its sinking.

Every gift of fate has a hidden price tag.

Like a drug addict.

While he may experience pleasures unknown to the average person, one day, he will pay the price for that pleasure.

Wei Bangxiong suddenly realized that day might have arrived for his family.

"Dad, maybe you should call the Bai Family again?"

The eldest son spoke up too.

Though he wasn’t involved in the Hendry Group’s business, it was a family matter; their fortunes waxed and waned together.

"It’s pointless. Those fools will definitely pay the price for their ignorance!"

Wei Bangxiong felt both angry and helpless.

He could humble himself to plead, but no matter how he explained the stakes, he couldn’t overcome human nature.

"Dad, let me call."

The eldest son took out his phone.

"Put the phone down!"

Wei Bangxiong’s eyes widened with anger.

His son had no choice but to comply.

"We’ve never really been aligned with the Bai Family and the others. At best, we’re just neighbors. On the surface, we may seem harmonious, but secretly, they can’t stand seeing us do well. Now, if a bandit wielding a knife storms into our home, would you, living next door, really rush in, knowing the huge risks involved?"

"We can negotiate terms with them."

The eldest daughter immediately said, "Like sharing some of the profits with them."

"Naive. Even if you’re willing to give up a piece of the pie, they might want your arm and leg instead."

"Dad, have you been angered by the Bai Family? This isn’t the time for impulsiveness. We can negotiate the terms. Regardless, as you said, we’ve been neighbors for so many years; even if they aren’t the best neighbors, surely they’re not as greedy and vicious as bandits?"

Wei Bangxiong didn’t want to continue the discussion, "If you still hold onto fantasies, then go ahead and negotiate yourselves."

Upon approval, the eldest son quickly took out his phone again, dialed a number, but it went unanswered for a long time.

The eldest daughter looked displeased.

Wei Bangxiong forced a laugh, self-mockingly saying, "That’s reality..."

Before he finished speaking.

A servant suddenly knocked on the door.

"What is it?!"

The eldest daughter, having nowhere else to vent, looked ready to kill.

"Miss, the Heads of the Bao Family, Liu Family, and Bai Family are here to see the Family Head."

The Wei Family members were all stunned.

"What did you say?"

The Wei Family’s eldest son put down his unanswered phone, asking in disbelief.

"The Bao Family, Bai Family, and Liu Family are all here."

After confirming again.

The children of Wei Bangxiong turned their heads sharply, looking at Wei Bangxiong seated on the bed.

At such a time, avoiding would be too late; coming together certainly wasn’t just a cordial visit.

Yet, in previous calls, the stances of these three families were nearly identical; they either dodged the issue or were indifferent as if it wasn’t their concern.

Unprepared, Wei Bangxiong couldn’t help but glance out the window, much like the situation in Myanmar, with the sun blazing hot and right where it should be.

What kind of power, then, had shifted the stance of these three families?