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Chapter 1496: Courtesy Before Force!
Chai Rong faced all the members of the Chai Family and, with a voice full of extreme humiliation, exaggerated the experiences he encountered in Jiangdong to his grandfather, Chai Ganglie.
When the Chai Family heard that the main culprit protected by Baili Xi, who crippled Chai Rong, was merely a trivial figure, without fame or righteousness, and only eloped with another granddaughter of Baili Xi, a wild son-in-law, the entire family was truly infuriated!
"How outrageous!!" Chai Ganglie could no longer bear it!
"I originally thought Baili Xi was just senile, but it seems he’s simply disregarding the Chai Family! A wild boy ran off with his granddaughter, and to save face, he shelters and condones him. In contrast, my grandson fancies his other granddaughter, and he doesn’t value it at all, favoring one over the other. Does he really think the Chai Family is easy to bully?"
"Father! This Baili Family is truly disrespectful. I think we should directly fall out with that old thing Baili Xi! Though he’s quite a figure in Jiangdong, in our eyes, he’s nothing!" Chai Xiongzhao said viciously, driven by the love for his kin.
"That’s acting on impulse!"
Chai Ganglie gave him a cold glance: "This is a conflict between two provincial behemoth families. Can we openly fall out? Use your brain more, and don’t disregard strategy in everything."
"Then Father, what’s your meaning?" Chai Xiongzhao didn’t understand.
Chai Ganglie didn’t waste words and gave a cold laugh, taking out his phone to personally dial Baili Xi, who was far away in Jiangdong.
Among these top provincial figures, surely there’s always some contact, but they don’t associate much unless they have strong ties.
Soon, the phone was answered, and Baili Xi’s smiling voice came first: "Brother Chai, long time no see, how do you have the time to think of calling me?"
"Brother Baili, long time no see." The cold smile on Chai Ganglie’s face intensified!
Still, both sides were old foxes, fully aware of each other’s schemes.
Since Baili Xi started by play-acting dumb, Chai Ganglie chose to cooperate and didn’t make it obvious!
"It’s been many years since we, the old brothers, met, hasn’t it? I’ve always wanted to visit Jiangdong to pay my respects, and you, old brother, should still be as distinguished as ever!" Chai Ganglie laughed.
"Haha, Brother Chai, you’re joking! If there’s a visit, I should be visiting Brother Chai, but alas, I’m really not as fit as before, can’t move around, otherwise, I would have already visited!" Baili Xi also laughed.
"Ha!"
Chai Ganglie squinted his eyes: "Brother Baili, we’ve known each other for many years, no need for politeness. Right now, there’s something I must seriously discuss with you."
"Hmm, Brother Chai, speak, I’m all ears!" On the other end, Baili Xi naturally knew why Chai Ganglie was calling to demand an explanation, but he waited for Chai Ganglie to speak first.
Unexpectedly, Chai Ganglie said something astonishing, smiling: "It’s like this, I want to apologize to you on behalf of my grandson!"
Not only Baili Xi was somewhat surprised, but even all the Chai Family members were taken aback!
Chai Xiongzhao was about to say something, but Chai Ganglie immediately made a gesture to keep silent, suppressing him!
"Brother Chai, what do you mean by that?" Baili Xi feigned surprise.
"I heard that my grandson troubled you quite a bit in Jiangdong a few days ago, which infuriated me. He even audaciously wanted to pursue your granddaughter, like a toad lusting after a swan! I scolded him thoroughly when he returned, and I’ve already sent him to reflect in solitude!" Chai Ganglie feigned righteous indignation.
Baili Xi, hearing this, knew that Chai Ganglie was indirectly mocking him, so he laughed and said: "Oh dear, Brother Chai, by saying that, you’re really making me feel ashamed! That day, I intended to call and explain properly, but I’ve been too busy lately, and it slipped my mind. Actually, I was at fault too, for not giving Chai Rong face, but there were indeed special circumstances at the time. I hope you’ll understand."
Baili Xi truly wasn’t afraid of the Chai Family!
Even in terms of Baili Family’s own power, they are equal with the Chai Family, and neither fears the other.
But the Baili Family has a good "son-in-law", Jiang Feng!
Jiang Feng is a formidable person capable of effortlessly wiping out Capital City families; no matter how strong the Chai Family is, can they surpass a Capital City family?!
It was likely because Chai Ganglie was far away in another province and unaware of the situation; otherwise, he might not have dared to make this call!
"Brother Baili, what are you saying? I teach my grandson poorly, and you discipline him for me. I must thank you!" Chai Ganglie said earnestly: "Not only will I apologize on the phone, but I’ll also visit you in the near future! I hope Brother Baili won’t mind!"
"Brother Chai, what are you saying? Your visit to Jiangdong is a great honor. I’d be too happy to welcome you! Rest assured, Brother Chai, once you come, I will treat you with the highest standards, no doubt!" Baili Xi immediately said.
"Good! Then it’s settled, and I look forward to meeting Brother Baili again!"
Chai Ganglie finished the conversation with a smile, then hung up, his expression turning sinister at once!
"Father, what are you up to exactly? Why speak so politely to that old thing? He’s the one who owes us an explanation, not us needing to curry favor with him!" Chai Xiongzhao said discontentedly.
"This is called protocol before using force, what do you know!"
Chai Ganglie said indifferently: "With this call, Baili Xi most likely already knows what I mean. It’s hard for him not to give me an explanation! More importantly, I now have a legitimate reason, and he has to welcome me happily!"
"Brilliant! Family Head, you are truly brilliant!!!"
The other core family members, hearing this, all raised their thumbs in admiration, secretly acknowledging that the elder is indeed more cunning; each word carries hidden meanings when foxes like them deal with each other!
"Rong’er, you mentioned before that you were involved with a not-so-favored granddaughter of the Baili Family named Baili Li. What’s her attitude towards you now?" Suddenly, Chai Ganglie focused on Chai Rong and asked.
"Grandfather, is there even a need to ask? She’s practically dying to grovel at my feet! She’s not as favored as Baili Xiyue, and meeting me was like meeting her savior! It’s a pity that I originally intended to play around with her, but hadn’t succeeded before that trouble arose!" Chai Rong said angrily.
Secretly, he most desired Baili Xiyue, who was the number one beauty in Jiangdong!
It was just a pity that Baili Xiyue was already taken by Jiang Feng, so he had to settle for a substitute!
"That’s excellent! If she’s not favored in Baili Xi’s eyes, then undoubtedly her parents aren’t either!"
The shrewd Chai Ganglie gave a cold smile: "Now, quickly find a way to contact Baili Li and obtain her parents’ phone numbers. I want to personally contact them!"
"Grandfather, what do you mean by this...?"
"Just do as I say!"