Chapter 1067 1038: Sacrificing His Brother for Glory
Chapter 1067 1038: Sacrificing His Brother for Glory
Wang Zhanting seemed to still be immersed in the explosion from a moment ago; more precisely, he hadn't awakened from that meaningless melancholy!
Of course, as a high-ranking national leader, Shao Weihua was fully demonstrating his caring image at this moment, discarding his previously arrogant demeanor, allowing Wang Zhanting to slowly savor and digest in his apartment.
Yet, his pea-sized eyes didn't cooperate with this feigned spirit, darting continuously, and his mind kept spinning.
"Zhan Ting! This time the mess is big, do you know?" Adjusting his glasses on the bridge of his nose, Shao Weihua coughed lightly, pulling Wang Zhanting's wandering thoughts back into reality. He had plenty of time to use but would not waste it on baseless things. This is selfishness. Other people's matters were of little concern to him. He could be ruthless in pursuit of his goals, but also kind-hearted.
"Mr. Shao, what's really happening here?"
"The current situation is no longer important. What matters is that the Great Man has spared your Wang Family. He handed you another Staff, signifying his trust in you."
"The Great Man?" Wang Zhanting was stunned for a moment, then recalled the masked man, now also feeling a lingering fear. "He is…"
"No, he's not that high authority, just a partner, but…" At this point, Shao Weihua suddenly paused, his gaze intentionally shifted from Wang Zhanting's face to a door, then sighed. "Zhan Ting, what do you think of Wang Zhantian's performance today?"
"Mr. Shao, he is my elder brother, after all." Wang Zhanting quickly understood Shao Weihua's implication. "Though he angered the other party today, he is still a part of the Wang Family."
"In Yanjing, I fabricated your fake death incident, but Wang Zhantian's hiring of killers is factual and undeniable. Xiao Lin and Hua Qingyi came to Sicily for this matter. Not to mention Sicily on its own, his involvement in our grand plan means he cannot remain."
Wang Zhanting opened his mouth, despite knowing deep down this was inevitable, hearing it from Shao Weihua still felt strange. He wasn't like Wang Zhantian, cunning and shrewd. Today, Shao Weihua might use him to betray Wang Zhantian for some plan, and possibly due to other reasons eliminate him as well; such a person only had their own interests at heart.
"Mr. Shao, are you asking me to hand Zhan Tian over to Hua's boy?" Wang Zhanting's calm tone didn't immediately make Shao Weihua realize the intent, thus he didn't openly express his dissatisfaction. "Even if my brother is involved in murder, it's for the state to punish him, not for an individual to handle."
"Zhan Ting! If you put it like that, it's unpleasant to hear!" Shao Weihua chuckled. "Do you really know how your old man got this Rose Staff? I'm afraid neither you nor your brother truly knows. Elder Wang, during his time in Sicily, didn't shy away from shady deeds, leaving debts of gratitude piled high.
Now, with Nicholas as the supreme leader here, trying to ally with this Great Man doesn't work without Wang Zhantian. Publicly and privately, he has to die. How can we, with our tiny, insignificant force, compete with Xiao Lin?
Right now, the Xiao Family hasn't even deployed any manpower, and having Murong Lengyue moving from behind is already making it impossible for me to make any progress here, and now Troy from Sin City has pledged allegiance to them. Do you think our little gang factions could match them? Can your Wang Family outdo the Murong Family's influence?"
Shao Weihua's persuasion was earnest, but to Wang Zhanting's ears, it sounded completely different. He kept silent; this was akin to negotiations between two nations—speaking too much leads to loss and inadvertently reveals the truth. "Now, Nicholas is the force we need to secure the most, and we also need to make use of the 'Wagangnai' force, so…"
"Mr. Shao, if you wish to rally Nicholas, I have no objections, but what does this have to do with my brother?"
"That's your Wang Family's secret. Your old man didn't obtain this Staff in a legitimate way. Its true owner was the previous Godfather. Back then, your old man got the internal structure map from Nicholas's father, later using some method to make the former Godfather hand over the Staff and promise that someday the Staff would represent them, pledging to assist the Wang Family. Who wouldn't want to avenge a father's murder?"
You understand Wang Zhantian's character better than anyone. What your old man did was never something to be shared with a high-ranking city official like you. You could reign without getting your hands dirty, but a big family like this relies on the underworld. Do you think your nephew is truly that great? Or is it just your old man pulling strings behind the scenes?
Don't blame Xiao Lin for taking out Fatty Wang. Even if it wasn't him, some high official would seek to eliminate Fatty Wang. Being too high-profile is just like a bird sticking its neck out, courting envy and disdain. Don't you believe those in power don't like seeing someone more arrogant than themselves? So, in a way, what's happening to you now is well-deserved."
No one likes to hear the truth, but sometimes one must! Wang Zhanting had already gleaned confirmation from Shao Weihua's words, waiting for him to make such a decision as a courtesy? He knew that whether he agreed or not, the outcome would remain the same, only his prospects would differ.
"Zhan Ting, Commissioner Quan thinks highly of you. He's often mentioned you to me, hoping you excel this time. He's helped you behind the scenes; otherwise, how would you have survived those events in Yanjing so cleanly? Everyone in the Wang Family is involved; why haven't you realized you alone can watch on untouched?" Once again, Shao Weihua struck Wang Zhanting squarely. "Commissioner Quan and Mu Rongyun once collaborated to send Wang Zhantian to Sicily. Don't you understand the purpose? Think it through. This is about whether the Wang Family can have a chance of revival. Between you two, one must sacrifice—is it you or him? Reflect on it!"
"When does Mr. Shao plan to act?"
"Zhan Ting, Commissioner Quan has indeed judged you correctly. I know this is difficult for you. I will handle this personally. Use this opportunity to recruit more forces; don't overthink it, trust me and Commissioner Quan, alright?"
Wang Zhanting, with vacant eyes, gave a barely perceptible nod, while Shao Weihua chuckled indifferently, both men silently harboring their own motives. (To be continued. If you enjoyed this work, please visit Qidian (qidian.com) to cast a recommendation vote and a monthly vote. Your support is my greatest motivation.)
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