Chapter 37 Direct Refusal, Father and Son United in Heart

  Just as Ning's messenger was secretly rejoicing, Chu Yun suddenly let out a cold laugh and spoke up.

  "Master Dan's words are quite wrong." He glanced at Master Dan with his clear and bright eyes, a hint of arrogance rising to his face.

  "A great cause, when it is accomplished, will be remembered for generations to come! To die and yet not be forgotten — that is the great ambition of a hero. But alas! The gentle breeze of the countryside, the heroic mound. Can one afford to let personal feelings interfere with the great work? In my heart, I have always believed in the importance of establishing a career before starting a family. Establishing a career comes first, and starting a family comes afterwards. Now that my great cause is still unaccomplished, how can I start a family?"

  This speech sounds magnificent and powerful. If it were said by Chu Yun earlier, I'm afraid most people who heard it would sneer at him.

  However, now Chu Yun carries the prestige of killing the remaining wolves, speaking with raised eyebrows and a high tone. As soon as the words came out, they instantly made everyone present feel a momentum that was overwhelming and majestic, like an eagle striking the sky.

  Everyone was moved to tears.

  "Overbearing and arrogant, indeed like father, like son. How similar to the Starry Sky Tiger back in the day!" White Eyebrow Dan Master's heart was shaken, his emotions churning.

  "Chu, young master of Chu Island, please reconsider..." The Ning family's messenger was stunned, and after a moment of reflection, he didn't know what to say either!

  He never expected that Chu Yun would actually reject this good opportunity in person.

  This marriage arrangement was equivalent to sending a beautiful woman to his mansion, but unexpectedly, Chu Yun actually refused!

  Is this saying he's a heroic young man or is it saying he's foolish?

  For a moment, Ning's messenger stared blankly at Chu Yun in a daze.

  Chu Yun let out a cold snort, her eyes narrowing as a fierce glint flashed in them.

  Ning's messenger suddenly felt a sharp pain in his eyes, and his spirit trembled. He turned his gaze and cleverly said to Shu Tianhao: "A marriage is a major event, it is the order of one's parents and the words of a matchmaker. Master Shu, you..."

  Shu Tianhao glanced at Chu Yun, smiled and said: "This matter, I don't want to make decisions for the child. Maybe it's too hasty, making him a bit unadapted. It's better for the messenger to rest in the mansion for a few days, during this time let Chu Yun think carefully about what to do."

  Also please advise Master Shu more. The Ning and Shu families being closely related is beneficial to both parties. I will quietly await good news below." The messenger sighed and retreated.

  "Old man, you really want me to marry Ning Yiyi?" In the study that night, only Chu Yun and Shu Tianhao were left. Chu Yun furrowed his brow and was the first to ask.

  "Don't be in a hurry, sit down and answer me. I'll ask you first, were those words this afternoon spoken from the heart? Or was there some consideration?" Shu Tianhao waved his hand, inviting Chu Yun to take a seat.

  Chu Yun sat down and said, "Since it's true feelings, there are also concerns. I'm afraid of the Ning family's power, making a big deal on Shu Island. Sooner or later, there will be a day when they can't get rid of each other, and the magpie occupies the nest of the phoenix."

  Shu Tianhao's eyebrows suddenly relaxed upon hearing this, and he burst out laughing: "Chu Yun, you little scamp, always surprising me! Good, good, the fact that you can realize this point surprises me, it's quite impressive!"

  The smile on his face suddenly disappeared, and Shu Tianhao's expression turned extremely serious and solemn. He stared tightly at Chu Yun: "In the past few years, the Ning family has opened how many shops on our Shu Island, taking away how much profit. By relying on these shops, they have secretly cultivated how many party members, setting up how much power. I'm telling you the truth, all of these adoptive fathers have a count in their hearts."

  "Old... old dad..." This time it was Chu Yun's turn to be surprised.

  "The master of the Ning family is an old fox, not expanding by war. He makes friends everywhere and secretly erodes the forces of all parties. The wealth of Ningjia Island today is astonishing, indeed very capable. He has set his sights on my Shu Family Island, and I have also set my sights on him."

  "It turned out that Father was utilizing the Ning family's power." Chu Yun stared blankly at Shu Tianhao, seeing a new side of him.

  "Not bad. Shu Island is located in a remote area, with a harsh environment and the islanders are fierce and brave. The economy on the island is relatively weak. In recent years, if it weren't for the Ning family's help in developing the island, using their merchant ships to open up trade, I wouldn't have any taxes to support the maintenance and expenses of the Shu Family Army."

  Shu Tianhao slowly opened his mouth, and a wise light flickered in his eyes.

  Everyone knows the mighty and courageous Zuo Xing Lie, but who can understand the wisdom of this fierce tiger?

  "Turns out Father is wise and clever, I don't know what to say anymore." Chu Yun spread his hands and sighed. He had originally prepared a speech to explain the threat of the Ning family, but now it was completely unnecessary.

  "Alright, you come and flatter your old man too." Shu Tianhao cursed with a smile.

  Chu Yun hastily shook his head and said seriously, "Wrong. Old man, you are the Starry Sky Tiger. What I patted wasn't a horse's fart, but a tiger's fart!"

  "Haha, you little brat!"

  "Haha."

  The father and son looked at each other and smiled, the atmosphere was warm and there was no estrangement.

  After a hearty laugh, Shu Tianhao slightly waved his hand and said seriously: "Alright. You refused Ningjia Island's proposal for marriage, this matter has its pros and cons. Your old man is also hesitant, so it's up to your decision. If you agree, there's a beautiful wife waiting for you, and you can also borrow the commercial power of the Ning family. But if you refuse, Shu Island will have to rely on itself in the future. You might want to open up markets, establish trade routes and whatnot, but I'm afraid you'll still face suppression from the Ning family's influence."

  "You should think carefully, in the future, Shu Jia Island will be yours. I'm old now, and I'll take care of it for a few more years before retiring to enjoy my life. Every day, I'll have fun drinking with Old Hong Gun and his gang. You should hurry up and give me some grandchildren so that I can hold them in my arms."

  The words were spoken with deep emotion, and Chu Yun was moved as soon as she heard them.

  "Hurry up and say something, old man! You're not old at all. The Starry Sky and the Fierce Tiger should be proud of their achievements. And there's still the unfulfilled ambition and merit waiting for you."

  Shu Tianhao curled up his fingers and knocked on Chu Yun's forehead: "You little devil is also coming to seduce me, the old man? What kind of unworldly ambition? Go tell those hot-blooded young men, I'm really old. Seeing you get married, build a career, is happier than anything else."

  Chu Yun's heart surged with waves, secretly sighing. He knew that although Shu Tianhao was saved by himself, his fighting spirit had been lost after this battle. Moreover, the Drunken Snow Sword had changed hands, and Chu Yun's performance had truly made him satisfied. The Shu family island had a successor, but it seemed that all ambitions and aspirations were gone.

  "It won't do like this, I saved my adoptive father's life and also want to save the mighty tiger of the stars! Moreover, I really have no interest in being an island master. The plan for rebirth is to make up for regrets and then pursue the peak realm of the demon-suppressing master with all one's might. Now it seems that direct persuasion is useless. Can only agree first and plot slowly later! In short, we must awaken Father's ambition!"

  After thinking for a moment, Chu Yun smiled and said to Shu Tianhao: "Since that's the case, Father, you can enjoy your old age in peace and see how I conquer the world."

  Shu Tianhao burst into another fit of laughter: "This is what it means to be a good son to his old man!"

  "However." Chu Yun's words took a turn, "In the three years I've been studying at Tian Ge Academy, Father, you have to take care of Shu Jia Island for me and leave a good foundation for me."

  "Don't worry, I'll take care of it." Shu Tianhao patted his chest.

  Chu Yun's smile at the corner of his mouth spread out, and he said meaningfully: "With Father saying that, I'm relieved."

  Shu Tianhao sensed some implication, rubbed his chin and sized up Chu Yun: "How come there's something not quite right about what you're saying? You little brat wouldn't be trying to outsmart even your old man, would you?"

  "How is that possible? But there's an opportunity right in front of us. If we seize it, the Shu Family Island will become the leader of the entire Zhuxing Archipelago salt industry. Dad, are you in or not?" With that, Chu Yun threw out the plan.

  "The epidemic of Byakuya Sea Bane, do you think it will spread throughout the entire Star Island Group? Will it also trigger market fluctuations?"

  "What? You've already developed a formula for treating this epidemic? How did you manage that?"

  "What! A blind cat running into a dead mouse?! You just happened to make it up randomly?"

  As he listened on, Shu Tianhao's eyes grew wider and wider.

  "I said you little brat, your smile is too sly. I didn't expect you to have such thoughts. Your old man believes in you, but it's really like you estimated. Relying only on the benefits of Shu Family Island will likely bring disaster and not be worth it. We need to find allies, but there aren't any reliable ones among the Starry Skies Islands..." Shu Tianhao sighed.

  "Speaking of reliable allies, the kid actually has a great proposal."

  "Oh, what is it?"

  Shu Tianhao looked over in surprise, at this time the study's lights were shining brightly. However, Shu Tianhao felt that no matter how brilliant the light was, it couldn't compare to the sparkle in Chu Yun's eyes.

  Those eyes, shining brightly with ambition and confidence.

  Looking at Shu Tianhao, Chu Yun took a deep breath and slowly said: "Tian Ge Shu Yuan!"

  Wow, that's really powerful! Two consecutive explosions of chrysanthemums. Everyone's strength has already brought this book up to 21st place! Is this what they call the thrill of upgrading? Is this what they call the thrill of exploding chrysanthemums? Continue to ask for support, ask for thrills!