I Have 10 Trillion Dollars only Usable For Simping
Chapter 829 - 613 The world bustles for profit (asking for monthly tickets!)_2

Chapter 829: 613 The world bustles for profit (asking for monthly tickets!)_2

So if anything unexpected happened, the prime suspect should, apparently, be the He Family.

An unlit Cuban cigar was snapped into two pieces by two fingers. Geng Long stopped struggling and took out his phone, "Notify Yanbian to send a few people over."

He Family Manor.

The third and fourth mistresses had already left.

Only Mistress He and the second mistress, whose status in the family was second only to hers, were alone together in the study.

"Sister, I didn’t expect even Song Chaoge to join in the hustle."

No longer beaming with her usual smile, the second mistress had a grave expression and her brows were deeply frowned.

"The world bustles for profit, and it bustles away for profit," said Mistress He, the head of the family, calm and composed, "In this world, who doesn’t love money?"

Seemingly because there were no outsiders, there was no need to maintain a façade anymore. The second mistress looked distressed, "I didn’t expect that as soon as Mr. He passed away, these people would come to loot us."

"Mr. He always used to say not to place our hopes on others’ sympathy—such behavior is for the incompetent."

Mistress He’s expression turned stern, "If they want to take what belongs to the He Family, fine, but let’s see if they have the ability!"

A wife is indeed a wife.

She truly had an aura that rivaled the Casino King.

Looking at the woman who had overshadowed her for most of their lives, the second mistress fell silent, "Outsiders are one thing, but now, it’s not just outsiders, even our own people..."

"At this time, don’t mention things detrimental to unity."

Mistress He reminded, or rather warned.

"Sister, now there are only the two of us. Look at the third and the fourth; they haven’t said anything, yet they actually suggested marrying Yi Hui to the Guo Family. Does our He Family need to sell a daughter for glory?"

"I actually think it’s not unacceptable."

The second mistress paused, her eyes wide with astonishment.

"Young Master Guo clearly has a fondness for Yi Hui, and the Guo Family is a good match for us. If this marriage could indeed happen, why not?" Mistress He said, neither too lightly nor too heavily.

The second mistress was incredulous, eyes wide, "Sister, how can this be! Isn’t this just like we are being forced to push Yi Hui out, in the eyes of outsiders? How is this any different from the ancient practice of marriage alliances!"

"Li Fen, sometimes you speak too harshly. What is this about marriage alliances? Who isn’t doing this nowadays? If not marrying into a well-known family like the Guo Family, should our He children marry beneath them?"

The second mistress was about to speak, but Mistress He raised her hand, not giving her a chance.

"I know very well what you are thinking. You are worried that if the fourth branch joins forces with the Guo Family, their status within our family will rise significantly."

The second mistress’s gaze flickered, seemingly hit the mark.

Mistress He’s gaze seemed to penetrate the human heart.

Handling such a large family business, only she knew how difficult it was.

Everyone has selfish motives, and she was no exception.

Suppressing the other branches was the policy she had consistently enforced for decades.

But now, the situation had changed.

"You don’t need to explain. Over the years, the fourth branch has suffered the most grievances, and I have also wanted to compensate them. Normally, some bickering is fine, but now, with so many ambitious people coveting what we have, if our own people are fighting among themselves, our He Family is not far from collapsing."

The second mistress was stunned.

Having been sisters for half a lifetime, she understood the other party as well as she was understood by her.

To say that she was jealous and suppressed the other two branches, really, the one who had worked hardest at it was actually this sister of hers.

Despite how beautifully she spoke now, if possible, she believed that her elder sister would definitely prefer to keep the other branches forever unable to raise their heads.

At this moment, the tone changed abruptly, surely because they were facing an even more pressing trouble.

"Sister, is it really that serious?" the second mistress tentatively asked, "Can’t we gather more money?"

"Do you have a solution?"

Mistress He countered.

The second mistress was immediately choked up, facing Mistress He’s gaze, she quickly shook her head, "What can I possibly have? I’ve already taken out all the money I can."

Mistress He seemed to trust her words, "We’ve thought of all the possible solutions, but with the money we’ve gathered, it’s simply not possible to save the three casino licenses."

"Isn’t that almost the same?" the second madam couldn’t help but say.

Mrs. He shook her head, "I was too optimistic before, five hundred billion is probably not enough."

Mrs. He’s expression changed, "Five hundred billion is not enough?"

Mrs. He didn’t speak and, exhausted, closed her eyes and massaged her brow.

"Sister, no matter what, we must keep these three gambling licenses or else we won’t be able to explain to Mr. He!"

As women of the He Family, even if they are not broad-minded, they couldn’t be short-sighted.

Even with the wealth they have now, they could live a life of luxury and glory.

But what about their descendants?

Gold and silver mountains will eventually be spent one day.

But the gambling license is different, it is a golden goose that lays eggs, capable of continuously providing wealth.

By holding the gambling license, they could ensure the continuation of their prosperity and allow their descendants to enjoy luxury indefinitely.

"What’s the use of shouting? Do you think by just talking, you can make those people give up competing for the gambling license? Make them leave Haojiang obediently and hand over the licenses to us?"

Mrs. He still didn’t open her eyes and massaged her brow leisurely, "More and more people will come; the inland economy is growing better and better, the whole world wants to get a piece of this, the more competitors there are, the greater the cost will be to keep the gambling license."

"Why don’t we talk to He Shou?" the second madam suggested.

He Shou.

The head of administration in Haojiang.

The highest official in Casino City.

"It won’t work."

Mrs. He didn’t think too much about it and calmly said, "If I were him, I’d definitely stay out of it, helping no one."

Given the second madam’s cunning, she naturally understood the implications of these words.

One is the official leader on the surface, the other has been the Uncrowned King in Haojiang for decades; the relationship between their He Family and the other party naturally went without saying.

But one must not look at issues only superficially.

Who among those visiting Haojiang is a commoner?

They and He Shou are friends indeed, but not to the extent that he would sacrifice everything for them.

And as the administrative head, everyone must show respect, but respect does not mean he has great power.

In this matter, even if he wanted to help, he probably wouldn’t be able.

"So sister, what do you suggest we do? You are the head of the family, I’ll listen to you."

The second madam revealed her stance.

Mrs. He let go of her hands and opened her eyes, "Are you really willing to listen to me?"

The second madam forced a smile, "Sister, have I not always followed your lead?"

Mrs. He made no comment, "Since you’re willing to listen to me, then from now on, set aside your petty schemes for the time being. In times of crisis, we should be united, the old practice of securing internal peace before repelling external aggression has historically proven to be unsuitable."

The second madam’s smile was a bit unnatural.

Mrs. He’s gaze remained fixed on the burning sandalwood incense in the study.

"If Mr. He were still here, relying on his relations with the major families in Gangcheng, getting those families to lend a hand wouldn’t be difficult. But now, our relationship with Gangcheng is not like before, we need to establish new connections."

Even though she was uncomfortable inside, considering the bigger picture, the second madam stopped opposing and muttered to herself, "Yi Hui is very stubborn, sometimes she doesn’t even listen to Mr. He, would she be willing?"

Mrs. He’s expression turned cold, revealing a compelling dominance, "Every member of the He Family has to bear their own responsibilities. She was born into the He Family, enjoyed the resources and conveniences the family provided; when it’s her time to give back, can she escape? There is no such thing as only taking without giving in this world."

The second madam immediately fell silent.

"Even if she is stubborn, she is still a member of the He Family." Mrs. He decisively said, "This time, it’s not up to her."

The second madam silently nodded.

It’s not her own child, after all, it doesn’t matter.

Even if this means forming a tie to the Guo Family through the fourth room, as long as the gambling license is secured, this concession seems like nothing unbearable.