bookcurios Chapter 167 Please Don’t Make Things Difficult for Me
Chapter 167 Please Don’t Make Things Difficult for Me
"Brother Ishikawa, our three families have been friends for generations, yet today we've been forced to come to this point for that demonic sword," President Tokugawa spoke slowly, his tone filled with a hint of helplessness and determination. His eyes met with President Yamamoto's, and the two seemed to have reached a tacit understanding.
Chairman Ishikawa snorted coldly, a flicker of anger in his eyes. "Brother Tokugawa, Brother Yamamoto, you keep saying you're doing this for the good of your family, but in reality, you're just coveting our Ishikawa family's demonic sword. Our Ishikawa family has guarded this sword for generations, and we've never had the slightest intention of backing down!"
Chairman Tokugawa shook his head, his tone threatening, "Brother Ishikawa, you and I both know that the power of that demonic sword is too great. If it falls into the hands of someone with ill intentions, the consequences will be disastrous. For the sake of world peace, you'd better hand it over."
President Yamamoto echoed, "President Ishikawa, we're not being unreasonable. The secret hidden behind that demonic sword is simply too shocking. Not only does it possess the power to destroy heaven and earth, it also holds the whereabouts of an ancient treasure. This treasure is enough to change the fate of any family."
Zhang Chulan and Lu Linglong were stunned upon hearing this. Zhang Chulan whispered to Lu Linglong, "This demon sword actually holds such a secret? We're in big trouble this time."
Lu Linglong nodded, her eyes flashing with curiosity and worry: "Yes, and judging from their expressions, they seem determined to get it."
Li Qiankun quietly observed the situation from the side, his eyes penetrating, as if he could see into people's hearts. He knew that this demon sword was not only related to the glory of the Ishikawa family, but also concealed some unknown secrets, its importance far beyond what was apparent.
Facing the threats from Tokugawa and Yamamoto, Chairman Ishikawa, far from being intimidated, straightened his back and spoke with a firmer tone, "The power of the demon sword is indeed formidable, but it is also the heritage and pride of my Ishikawa family. If you want it, you must pay a high price!"
Upon hearing this, Chairman Tokugawa's face darkened. "Brother Ishikawa, are you testing our patience? Don't forget, if our two families join forces, your Ishikawa family may not be able to bear the consequences."
Chairman Ishikawa sneered and suddenly changed the subject: "Hmph, Brother Tokugawa, Brother Yamamoto, don't be so quick to get angry. My Ishikawa family has always been based on integrity. If you can offer me a bargaining chip that will tempt me, I might consider handing over the demon sword to you."
Tokugawa and Yamamoto exchanged glances, each seeing hesitation and greed in the other's eyes. After a moment, President Tokugawa spoke, "Brother Ishikawa, tell me, what bargaining chips do you want?"
Chairman Ishikawa smiled slightly, his eyes revealing cunning: "What I want is all the property of your two families, and your unconditional support for the development of my Ishikawa family in the next ten years."
At these words, Tokugawa and Yamamoto were both stunned, then expressions of disbelief crossed their faces. They had never expected President Ishikawa to propose such harsh conditions. However, thinking of the treasure and power behind the demon sword, they both began to waver.
After a fierce inner struggle, President Tokugawa finally spoke: "Brother Ishikawa, your conditions are too harsh, but we are willing to exchange half of our property and support for the next five years. This is the greatest sincerity we can offer."
President Yamamoto also echoed, "President Ishikawa, I hope you will carefully consider this. Such conditions are enough to demonstrate our sincerity and determination."
Chairman Ishikawa pretended to be thoughtful, then nodded slowly after a moment. "Alright, since you two are so sincere, my Ishikawa family cannot be ungrateful. I will do as you say, but you must sign a written agreement as proof."
Tokugawa and Yamamoto looked at each other. Although they were unwilling, they had no choice but to accept this condition.
They knew that a temporary compromise was necessary for the sake of the demon sword and treasure.
So, the three of them signed a document on the spot, agreeing on the time and method of the transaction.
As Tokugawa and Yamamoto left the scene with reluctance and unwillingness, Chairman Ishikawa finally revealed a smug smile. However, this smile concealed deep anger and resentment.
He knew very well that although he had temporarily saved the demon sword this time, the road ahead would be even more difficult.
Li Qiankun and others standing by looked at President Ishikawa's smile, but more doubts arose in their hearts.
They didn't understand why Chairman Ishikawa so easily agreed to Tokugawa and Yamamoto's terms. Was he really just pursuing the family's interests? Or did he have a more far-reaching plan?
Li Qiankun was so distracted by the demon sword incident that he didn't even notice Wang Ye approaching him. Wang Ye patted his shoulder with concern and asked, "Qiankun, what's wrong? You've been distracted since just now."
Li Qiankun came back to his senses and looked at Wang Ye's worried eyes.
He took a deep breath and expressed his doubts. "Wang Ye, do you think President Ishikawa's behavior today was a little unusual? Why did he agree to Tokugawa and Yamamoto's conditions so easily? I have a feeling there's something fishy going on here."
Wang Ye frowned slightly upon hearing this and fell into deep thought. After a moment, he said, "Your concerns are not unfounded. President Ishikawa's actions today are indeed unpredictable.
But no matter what, we must remain vigilant to avoid getting dragged into bigger troubles.”
Li Qiankun nodded, his expression solemn: "Yes, and I always feel that there are more secrets hidden behind this demon sword."
Wang Ye coughed lightly, breaking the silence. He asked tentatively, "Brother Qiankun, is the magic sword we mentioned in the meeting yesterday the same one that President Ishikawa mentioned?" There was a bit of curiosity and uneasiness in his eyes, and he was obviously very interested in this magic sword.
Li Qiankun nodded slightly, a complex expression flashing across his eyes, but he didn't reveal any further information. He gently stroked the teacup in his hand, as if recalling something. After a moment, he slowly spoke, "Indeed, that demonic sword is exactly what President Ishikawa mentioned. However, I'm afraid its secrets are far beyond our imagination."
Wang Ye heard this and secretly speculated. He knew Li Qiankun's character well. If he was so cautious, then the secret of this demon sword must be extraordinary. He sighed softly, his heart filled with desire and fear for the unknown.
Zhang Chulan was listening in bewilderment. He couldn't help but interrupt, "Brother Qiankun, since this demon sword is so important, why don't we just hand it over to the Ishikawa family? This way, we can avoid unnecessary trouble and demonstrate our sincerity."
Li Qiankun frowned slightly upon hearing this. He looked deeply at Zhang Chulan and said firmly, "Brother Chulan, your thinking is too simplistic. Since this demonic sword has attracted the attention of the Ishikawa family, it must have something special. If we hand it over rashly and something goes wrong, the consequences will be disastrous."
Zhang Chulan shrugged disapprovingly: "What could go wrong? We are not professionals, why don't we just leave it to Ishikawa?" There was a sense of ease and casualness in his words, as if he didn't take the matter to heart.
Li Qiankun shook his head slightly, his eyes revealing a hint of seriousness. "That being said, we cannot completely rely on others. We need to remain vigilant and be fully prepared. After all, the secret hidden behind this demonic sword may affect the safety of all of us."
As the night deepened, the conversation between the three deepened. They knew that the appearance of this demonic sword was no accident and that there must be some unknown secret behind it. Their mission was to uncover this secret and protect everyone's safety.
The next morning, sunlight streamed through the gaps in the curtains, bringing a touch of life to the quiet villa. Dewdrops on the lawn sparkled in the sunlight, like a precious gift from nature.
Zhang Chulan rubbed his sleepy eyes and walked out of the room. Seeing others doing morning exercises on the lawn, he couldn't help but feel a little embarrassed. He scratched his head and muttered, "Why are these people so diligent? I want to sleep a little longer."
Just then, a red sports car roared in and stopped at the entrance of the villa. The door opened, and a tall girl with long flowing hair stepped out. It was Lu Linglong, her face filled with a brilliant smile, as if the whole world was at her feet.
"Hey, good morning, everyone!" Lu Linglong greeted enthusiastically, then looked at Zhang Chulan, "Chulan, why are you still here? Aren't you going to do morning exercises?" Her voice was clear and pleasant, as beautiful as a clear mountain spring.
Zhang Chulan rolled his eyes and said, "I don't want to. I want to sleep." Then he turned and walked towards the room. Lu Linglong smiled and shook her head, then turned to greet Zhuge Qing and Zhang Lingyu.
Zhuge Qing looked at Lu Linglong's energetic appearance and couldn't help but admire: "What a lively girl. I wish I could be like her." His eyes were full of envy and yearning.
Zhang Lingyu asked with anticipation, "Brother Qiankun, when can we go out and play? I want to go for a look around. It's really boring to stay in this manor all the time." There was a hint of longing and anticipation in his tone.
Li Qiankun pondered for a moment after hearing this and said, "Now is not the time. We need to understand the situation first before making a decision. After all, the appearance of this demon sword has attracted the attention of the Ishikawa family. If we go out rashly, we may attract unnecessary trouble."
Zhang Chulan and Lu Linglong perked up immediately upon hearing this. They had been wanting to go out for a walk for a while; after all, staying in this manor all the time was getting a bit boring. So, they all cast expectant glances at Li Qiankun, hoping he would change his mind.
However, Li Qiankun shook his head firmly: "No. This is an extraordinary period, and we must remain vigilant. When the time is right, I will take you out to play."
Although a little disappointed, the group also understood Li Qiankun's good intentions. They nodded in understanding and decided to stay in the manor and wait for the opportunity.
However, just as they were about to return to their room, a woman named Caiying came over. She stood at the door of the manor with a serious expression, as if she had something important to say.
"Everyone, please stay." Caiying's voice was low and powerful, as if carrying some irresistible power.
Everyone stopped and turned to look at her. Li Qiankun stepped forward and asked, "Miss Caiying, what's going on?"
Caiying said expressionlessly, "This is an emergency. Please stay in the manor and don't go out. This is President Ishikawa's order."
Zhang Chulan was immediately displeased when he heard this: "We are guests, how come we can't even go out?" There was a bit of dissatisfaction and anger in his tone.
Caiying remained unmoved: "This is President Ishikawa's order. I am just following it. Please don't make things difficult for me."
The atmosphere suddenly became tense, as if a violent conflict would break out at any moment. Just then, Li Qiankun walked over. He patted Zhang Chulan on the shoulder, signaling him not to act rashly. Then, turning to Caiying, he smiled and said, "We understand your difficulties. Since the president has ordered us to stay in the manor."
After saying this, Li Qiankun led everyone back to the manor. He knew that forcing their way out at this time would only cause more trouble. Furthermore, he was curious about President Ishikawa's true intentions. He knew that the secrets hidden behind this demonic sword might be far more complicated than they had imagined.
After returning to his room, Li Qiankun sat alone by the window, gazing at the scenery outside. His heart was filled with a desire and fear for the unknown. He knew that the appearance of this demonic sword had disrupted their peaceful life. Their mission was to uncover this secret and protect everyone's safety.
Just then, a knock on the door interrupted his thoughts. He opened the door and saw Zhang Chulan and Lu Linglong. They both had a look of anxiety and anticipation on their faces, as if they had something important to say.
"Brother Qiankun, we feel something is amiss." Zhang Chulan spoke first. "Why did President Ishikawa suddenly issue such an order? What is his purpose?"