Era of Magic and Martial Arts-Chapter 345 - 329: I Won’t Wait for You to Ask—I’ll Give You Even More

Chapter 345: Chapter 329: I Won’t Wait for You to Ask—I’ll Give You Even More

Li Hanyu gazed at the beautiful face and well-kept voluptuous body in the mirror, noticing some bruises on her chest, resembling a man’s rough bite marks.

She said in a low voice:

"Son, you’ve always been excellent, but you have one major flaw: you always want to hold onto the greatest benefits yourself. That you’re able to make a wise choice this time, I know it pains you, but I’m glad to see you’ve grown."

Without waiting for the person on the other end to speak, Li Hanyu continued:

"Son, mom once taught you that when fighting for survival, you can’t hesitate—you must go wild!"

"Now I’ll teach you another principle: when you’re climbing up, don’t hold onto too much. Things you can’t keep should be given away early. The more you give away, the faster you climb."

Li Hanyu gently caressed the still mildly painful bite marks on her chest, pain mixed with an inexplicable pleasure, immersing her, she licked her lips and smiled:

"When you climb high enough, you’ll have the chance to reclaim from them twice of what you lost."

Qian Huan remained silent for a long time; this principle he wasn’t unfamiliar with before. However, knowing and understanding often have an insurmountable gap between them, and now, perhaps he truly understands a little.

Such a painful realization.

Li Hanyu, however, felt the pain wasn’t deep enough. This rare educational opportunity made her decide to let her son experience a heart-wrenching pain, to truly learn this lesson.

She said, "After you hang up, go to the Bright Group and see General Manager Lu Chenjia."

Qian Huan’s voice carried a trace of confusion and puzzlement: "What do you mean?"

Li Hanyu explained:

"Silly son, we no longer have 49% of the Second Prison’s shares. I’ve already transferred your uncle’s equity to President Lu, so the establishment of the new company can’t do without President Lu’s support."

Qian Huan’s face turned dark, his heart ached to the point of being unable to breathe, and he deeply internalized the principle.

Li Hanyu continued:

"Be proactive; don’t wait for President Lu to speak. Just give away the remaining shares we have. We, as a lone widow and orphan, will keep only 10%, just leave a pair of chopsticks on the table."

Qian Huan felt his heart dripping blood but fully grasped his mother’s teaching. He gradually hung up the phone, leaned wearily against the soft back of the chair, muttering to himself:

"Mom is right. To set a grand Feast, at least two distinguished guests must be invited, to truly begin the banquet. Even if I become part of this feast, at least I still have a pair of chopsticks!"

Shi Wuming and Wang Cong quietly listened as Qian Huan hung up the phone, each showing a thoughtful expression. However, one focused mainly on President Lu, while the other focused mainly on the Prison Warden’s mother.

Qian Huan suddenly straightened up, invigorated, he gave Shi Wuming a sidelong glance, then said to Wang Cong calmly:

"Let’s go, to the Bright Group, let’s find President Lu."

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The headquarters of Bright Group is located in the most bustling central area of Zone 9, the entire building’s design is uniquely crafty, resembling a towering giant tree over 600 meters tall.

The tree’s top is the board floor, known as the place in Zone 9 closest to Upper City’s bustle, where perhaps one can hear the clamor of Upper City.

Below the board floor is Lu Chenjia’s personal office.

At this moment, Lu Chenjia stood in front of the giant floor-to-ceiling window, holding scissors, trimming a potted plant’s branches and leaves.

This potted plant is no ordinary greenery; it is a rare species specially selected and transported from Upper City—Sunflower. Such a plant has long vanished from Lower City.

This potted plant, which Lu was trimming, had undergone special cultivation and genetic modification in the laboratory. Its capitulum had mutated into an eerie black, able to maintain a bloom in Lower City for all 365 days of the year, then suddenly wither and die on the 366th day.

The crisp sound of scissors echoed in the empty office.

Lu Chenjia meticulously trimmed for a while, then turned to Qian Huan and said with some emotion:

"Every time I see this flamboyantly blooming sunflower, I marvel at its radiant beauty. In truth, humans are the same; whether living in Upper City, Lower City, or even in prison, the important thing isn’t how long you live, but how splendidly you bloom."

Once Lu Chenjia finished trimming, he suddenly snipped off the flower stem, cradling the entire flower head and handed it to Qian Huan.

Qian Huan was a bit dazed, then heard Lu Chenjia say slowly, in a philosophical tone:

"This sunflower was only moved from the lab this morning; theoretically, it has 365 days of life.

But I believe, since it’s already blooming today, it should splendidly die today, and such beauty is the most moving.

Because the following 364 days would only be a repetition of today, truly dull."

Qian Huan couldn’t quite grasp Lu Chenjia’s words, but nonetheless nodded respectfully, accepting the flower, while Wang Cong, on the side, slightly narrowed his pupils in partial comprehension.

Because Wang Cong’s life was constantly counting down.

Seeing Qian Huan accept the flower, Lu Chenjia smiled and said:

"The [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting] plan, I have great admiration for your plan.

Giving those prisoners, who are muddling through their days, a chance to die brightly on the stage, isn’t that a kind of beautiful redemption for them too."

Qian Huan blushed slightly, handed the flower to Wang Cong behind him, clearing his throat and said:

"President Lu misunderstood, the [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting] plan was actually originally proposed by Wang Cong under me."

Lu Chenjia let out an "oh," then shifted his gaze to Wang Cong, a faint look of approval flashing on his face.

Wang Cong accepted the sunflower, lowering his head in surprise, showing Lu Chenjia an awkward yet polite smile unique to a small figure.

Lu Chenjia patted Qian Huan on the shoulder, still full of smiles:

"Even if this idea was the crystallization of your subordinate’s intelligence, the fact that you could discover and wisely use it proves your keen eye for talent. Just like the bloom of a sunflower, the most important thing isn’t the plant itself, but the one who irrigates and fertilizes it."

Seeing Lu Chenjia’s friendly demeanour, Qian Huan no longer hid anything, straightforwardly said:

"Since President Lu also finds the [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting] plan quite compelling, I wonder if our Second Prison might have the honor of inviting President Lu to join this project, to fertilize and water it together?"

Lu Chenjia regarded Qian Huan, smiling all the while; to be honest, Qian Huan’s invitation came sooner than he expected.

He wasn’t the type to join the table whilst ingredients were still being prepared. He preferred waiting until all dishes were served to savour them elegantly.

Unlike Wang Xinfa, he appeared less greedy, more refined, yet was actually fiercer and more dominating.

Lu Chenjia pondered slightly then asked, "What do I need to do to participate in this plan?"

Originally, Qian Huan had various expectations and demands, but at that moment, oddly, he didn’t voice any, Li Hanyu’s teachings ultimately matured him. 𝐟𝗿𝐞𝚎𝚠𝐞𝚋𝕟𝐨𝚟𝐞𝕝.𝕔𝕠𝚖

He took a deep breath, then respectfully answered:

"President Lu, you need not do anything. As long as you’re willing to join us, it would be an immense support and care for us, how could we dare ask for more."

Lu Chenjia was slightly surprised and asked back, "Really, nothing is needed?"

Qian Huan nodded firmly, "Not only that, we are even willing to transfer a further portion of the remaining shares of the Second Prison to you, President Lu."

Qian Huan paused, suddenly inspired, pointing to the sunflower beside him, he said:

"Just like the sunflower needs irrigation and trimming, its bloom most needs the shining of Bright, your involvement, President Lu, is the light our [Octagonal Cage Beast Fighting Arena] plan yearns for!"

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