Chapter 668: The Loss and Gain of Power
After Qi Wei and Qi Xing left the study.
Chen Xiao closed the door of the study by himself.
Seeing this, Qi Li couldn’t help but sneer:
"Mr. Chen, you really don’t consider yourself an outsider."
"I’ve had a deep connection with the Qi Family, so there’s no need for me to treat myself as an outsider."
"Aren’t you going to say a few words, Mr. Chen?"
Chen Xiao waved his hand: "There’s nothing much to say. You can consider me as a witness, witnessing the Qi Family make a great historic decision in a difficult choice!"
Qi Li snorted coldly, not saying much to Chen Xiao, instead looking at Qi Kai.
"Big brother, since you came with Chen Xiao to see me tonight, you must be certain that you can kick me out of my position."
"So cut the nonsense and show your hand."
Qi Kai glanced quietly at Qi Li and said, "Did you know that the president of the Sacred Heart Church was arrested?"
"Of course, for me, this should be good news, making it easier for me to control the capital under the Sacred Heart Church in the future."
"You are still as arrogant as before. Have you never considered in your heart that if one day we both are gone, would our descendants still be able to fight against those skilled at manipulating people?"
This question directly stumped Qi Li.
"I haven’t thought that far ahead, besides, we’re not that old."
"Forget it, you never understood what I meant. The future ultimately belongs to the young. What we old ones should do is to pave the way for them."
At this point, Qi Kai didn’t want to waste more words.
He turned his head to Chen Xiao and Guo Qing.
"President Chen, President Guo, I’d like to talk to my brother alone about the next steps."
"This is the Qi Family, we’re just guests here, fully following the host’s arrangements." Chen Xiao smiled and walked out after opening the door.
After leaving the study, Guo Qing said, "Aren’t you curious about what card Qi Kai will show?"
"Very curious, but it’s not for us to see. By staying away, it becomes a family discussion, making it easier for Qi Li to give up the fight."
"In the end, Qi Kai really knows how to bide his time. Enduring under Qi Li for decades."
"Have you considered that maybe Qi Kai himself doesn’t like fighting for power and profit?"
Guo Qing fell into deep thought.
Upon thinking about it, Guo Qing really agreed with this question from Chen Xiao.
If Qi Kai wanted to fight for power and profit, how could he have had no opportunities over these decades?
Especially since he must have something critical on Qi Li!
The two didn’t chat much more and quietly waited at the Qi Family.
No one knew how long had passed before the study door opened again.
The first person to come out was Qi Kai.
When he saw Chen Xiao and Guo Qing, he only nodded with a smile.
This gesture was immediately understood by Chen Xiao and Guo Qing.
Chen Xiao thought for a moment and smiled, asking, "I don’t think there’s a need to congratulate Mr. Qi, right? How about after we pass this bidding together, we celebrate together?"
"That’s exactly what I want, there’s really nothing to celebrate at this moment."
"Alright then, no need for more words, see you on the bidding day." Chen Xiao clasped his fists.
After Qi Kai made a gesture of invitation, he personally escorted Chen Xiao and Guo Qing out of the Qi Family.
After Chen Xiao and Guo Qing left, Qi Kai turned around and returned to Qi Li’s house.
Qi Li had already come downstairs, with Qi Wei and Qi Xing by his side.
Qi Wei’s lips moved, as if she had something to say.
Qi Kai just shook his head, then walked to Qi Li:
"Ah Li, I’ll take Xiaowei back first. Don’t overthink it, the Qi Family is still our brothers’ Qi Family. After this matter, I’ll hand family management rights back to you."
Qi Li raised his head, his eyes suddenly clear:
"Big brother, actually, I think you’re quite right. These years, I’ve indeed missed a lot of easy and pleasant life."
Qi Kai’s gaze sharpened: "What do you mean?"
"I’m planning to call your sister-in-law and enjoy some time. During this time, or rather, in the future, don’t call me unless it involves family major decisions and you can’t make up your mind. As for other things, these years I’ve managed quite a bit and indeed got tired."
Qi Kai smiled wryly: "I knew this would be the case."
"Isn’t this what you chose? And it seems fair, I was busy for the first twenty years, you for the latter twenty."
As he spoke, Qi Li made a gesture of invitation, as if issuing an eviction order.
Qi Kai looked at Qi Wei, who lowered her head and followed him away.
Seeing this, Qi Xing clenched his fists and said in a deep voice, "Second brother, are you really going to leave everything to the eldest brother?"
"Unless you want to take it?" Qi Li retorted.
Qi Xing immediately laughed dryly: "Please don’t, I’m not cut out for it."
"Good that you know, our Qi Family is already quite wealthy. Although not as prestigious as those true wealthy families, if we don’t mess around, we can protect our descendants for a few decades without issue."
"Old San, eat and drink well, let’s do nothing and see who can live longer with the eldest brother!"
Qi Xing stared blankly at his second brother, not knowing what to say for a moment.
"Alright then, I can’t make any decisions, nothing comes to mind. Whoever holds the reins between the two of you, just let me know if you need anything. That’s all I can do."
After saying this, Qi Xing also left.
After he left, the smile on Qi Li’s face gradually faded.
No one noticed the deep sense of loss on Qi Li’s face when the house was empty.
How could someone who centralized power over decades let go of it so easily?
However, with the threat to the Qi Family resolved, Chen Xiao was not particularly optimistic.
Because the obvious capital of the Sacred Heart Church is the local Luo Family in Shencheng City.
The Luo Family, also a rising real estate company in recent years.
If the Qi Family abandons the alliance, the Luo Family will undoubtedly choose other powerful allies.
Thinking of this possibility, Chen Xiao felt unprecedented pressure.
"Old Guo, we now have the help of the Qi Family, but the Luo Family has lost the support of the Qi Family and the Zhuang Family. Yet, the Luo Family’s reputation far exceeds that of Dragon Cauldron and Li Hai."
"Yes, so we are not absolutely sure we can succeed in the bid, and it’s difficult to find more reliable partners."
Guo Qing’s face showed no sign of easiness.
As he silently drove, the car fell into silence.
Chen Xiao gazed out the window, recalling what Qin Fei had said to him before.
So, when necessary, should he seek Qin Fei’s help?
Or rather, when Qin Fei said those words, what did he need Chen Xiao to do?
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