Chapter 266 Start Taking Action (7)
"United front? Hmph, I and big brother can present a united front, but it’s obviously impossible for the second brother. With him, it’s hard to say who is on the outside. In any case, Qin Jiran is his son, and I refuse to believe that these two wouldn’t join hands if they had a common interest. Add the Su family to the mix, humph!" Qin Zhenli was not only rational but also employed empathy in his reasoning. At least, if he were Qin Zhenyi, he would definitely woo Qin Jiran. After all, he’s his own son and he would not let go of an opportunity to use him!
Actually, Qin Zhenli did indeed guess Qin Zhenyi’s thoughts, but he failed to predict Qin Jiran’s mindset. Not everyone would sell everything out for benefits. For Qin Jiran, cooperating with Qin Zhenyi was absolutely impossible.
As for the report this morning, that naturally was Su Yanyi’s doing. She couldn’t possibly cooperate with Qin Zhenyi, but making it seem like the Su’s and Qin Zhenyi were in cooperation wasn’t out of the question. Su Yanyi did this to sabotage any possibility of unity within the Qin family, inevitably causing incessant internal strife amongst them, and indeed she had achieved her goal. At least, the eldest and the third of the Qin family had already begun to suspect Qin Zhenyi.
"That’s a very likely possibility. If Qin Zhenyi really does join hands with the Su family, then our best option would be to form an alliance with Qin Zhenren. President Qin, impatience ruins grand schemes. You should have a talk with Mr. Qin Zhenren," Zhang Yuanzhuo’s mind worked quickly, and he gave very sensible advice.
Zhang Yuanzhuo had been with the Qin family for many years and knew the three sons of Old Master Qin very well, perhaps even better than the brothers knew each other. That’s why he ultimately chose to stand with Qin Zhenli. Elder Qin’s eldest son was obstinate and hot-tempered, disliked suggestions, and lacked intellect. If such a person were to take control of Qin’s, decline would not be far off. Zhang truly felt it a pity. He had thought Old Master Qin had spent a lifetime cleverly scheming yet in the end left such a will, bequeathing most shares to Qin Zhenren, which truly seemed foolish.
The second son of the Qin family, Qin Zhenyi, was a typical hypocrite; he was rigid and traditional, caring greatly about face. Although he was open to counsel, he lacked the drive and was overly cautious. Such a person could at best be an unqualified successor. He could perhaps be slightly better than Qin Zhenren, but he was not someone Zhang Yuanzhuo was willing to assist, as following such a person meant having no future prospects.
However, Qin Zhenli, the youngest son of the Qin family, was someone with a very agile mind. He knew how to cultivate connections and how to be patient, and being young, he had an enterprising spirit. He was the most outstanding among the Qin siblings. Of course, this excellence had its limitations, but in comparison, he was the best pick as he had not considered leaving Qin’s yet.