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Pretending To Be A Boss-Chapter 717 - 80: Seizing Power_3
The Trial Knights even became the product of some private organizations.
And the First Bastion was an exception as well.
However, no matter what, only a ring could unlock higher levels, and there was much that could be done with it; controlling the ring meant obtaining complete lordship authority and the ability to mobilize all bastion resources. Thus, passing the test of the ring was still a necessary hurdle.
That was also the reason why Song Wei and Song Zhuo always kept up superficial courtesies.
Song Gengzhao understood their thoughts, thinking to himself that if it weren't for the various events of yesterday, he would probably be dining at Song Wei's home rather than his own today.
He paused for a moment, and then said:
"My two daughters, after all, are women, and they'll marry and leave eventually. Coupled with their insufficient talents, they could handle family business at most, but are not capable of holding a lord's position. As for my second son's family... Qinwen and Qinwu have decent talents..."
The crowd wasn't surprised when Song Gengzhao directly skipped over Song Que, after all, family shame wasn't for outsiders, yet all understood well and no one unkindly brought it up.
However, the second brother's complexion was not good. Song Gengzhao's assessment was quite harsh:
"Complete fools, both of them. The second has been lax in their upbringing. These two brothers can be described as neither presentable nor useful. Even with family business, they cannot be entrusted with important roles, let alone the position of lord."
At another table, Song Qinwen and Song Qinwu were so angry they slammed the table, but a glare from Song Zhuo quieted the two brothers down.
As for the Song Family's second brother, he was so angry he was puffing out his beard and glowering, yet he had nothing to say. If Song Qinwen and Song Qinwu had any virtues, he wouldn't be in such a passive position.
"Nothing much to say about the third brother either, he's a hopeless romantic. But love, once it etches deep into the heart, that's enough. After your younger sister-in-law passed away, you will eventually need someone to take care of you. Your household cannot end its lineage here; you have to find someone to live your life with. Among the three unfilial acts, having no descendants is the worst. You wouldn't want to go down there and have no face to meet our father, would you?"
"Brother, you really have a way with words! Why bring me up? I know what's in my heart. As for this whole bastion thing, I'm not vying for it. But no matter who becomes the lord among you, you must help look out for my daughter's business in the future," the third brother said, and then he downed a drink. He understood clearly today that the First Bastion was likely to change hands.
But a hopeless romantic always pines for the old times, so he still didn't offend his eldest brother or side with the sixth.
Song Wei said, "Of course."
"Tsk tsk, some people here, not yet lords, yet talk as if they already are," the second brother mocked.
Song Wei said nothing, just smiled.
Song Gengzhao cleared his throat and continued:
"As for the fourth brother's family, well, the children are still young and can't be lords, but when they grow up, regardless, they will be great talents to assist the lord. I'm fond of the kid. The fourth must cultivate him well; don't let him grow wild, but don't raise him too meek either."
"You're right, big brother," the fourth brother responded simply and then fell silent.
"As for the fifth... An Kang is a fine seedling, not bad in all aspects, but to be honest, also mediocre in all aspects, and a bit low in talent. Alas, the position of a lord is, after all, not for him. But he can take care of the major part of the family business in the future."
An Kang laughed but said nothing, internally not taking it to heart.
Finally, it came to the sixth, and at that moment, Song Gengzhao slowly looked towards Song Zhuo, who should have been seated at the younger generation's table.
"I used to be mistaken; I thought your child, the sixth, was even duller than An Kang, but now I realize that your child is indeed good."
"Ha, big brother, you flatter him too much; don't praise him. Young people can't withstand too much praise," Song Wei replied.
Song Gengzhao shook his head and said:
"Enduring all these years without much praise, today I must genuinely commend him. It's not easy for the Song Family to have birthed a child with full talents. Having been suppressed for over twenty years is even harder."
Song Wei's face broke into a delighted smile; he already guessed what would be said next.
"Especially since in the coming decades, he will still be suppressed. If I don't take the opportunity to praise him today, there won't be anyone to in the future."
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"Yes, brother, you're right; my son does indeed need... wait, what are you saying? What do you mean?"
(To be continued)