Chapter 2379: Meng Yunzheng's Persuasion
Chapter 2379: Chapter 2379: Meng Yunzheng’s Persuasion
Of course, according to Shu Yu’s idea, she is more in agreement with Lord Cheng’s decision.
She glanced at Meng Yunzheng, and the latter said to Lord Cheng, “I’ll talk to Cheng Xian alone and try to persuade him.”
Lord Cheng nodded quickly, as he had tried to convince him to no avail.
But Cheng Xian frowned, “Young Master Meng, there’s no need to persuade me. My mind is made up, once…”
Before he finished speaking, Meng Yunzheng put his arm around his shoulders and led him toward the door, “Don’t rush, just listen to my words first.”
Thanks to Zhao Xi’s care, Cheng Xian’s injury had mostly healed but had not fully recovered, so he couldn’t withstand Meng Yunzheng’s strength. Shortly after, he was taken to the door.
Meng Yunzheng leaned against the pillar under the porch, “I have a suggestion. Would you like to hear it?”
“Young Master Meng, persuading me is pointless.”
Meng Yunzheng ignored him and continued, “We all know now that the Cheng Family cannot escape this calamity. Especially since the Cheng Family has a relative who holds significant influence in the black market. After Cheng Wen and his siblings were captured, they revealed other Cheng Family members. So, if Lord Cheng were to encounter trouble in the future, who else could help him or his children? If you truly wish to remain loyal to him, why not extract yourself first? With your abilities, you will surely achieve success when you strive outside. When the Cheng Family faces difficulties, wouldn’t it be better for you to assist them then?”
Cheng Xian was stunned; yes, he was only focused on advancing and retreating with Lord Cheng. Why hadn’t he thought about providing them with a backup plan?
Meng Yunzheng’s words were like an enlightening realization, making Cheng Xian suddenly aware of the problem.
He took a deep breath and cupped his hands respectfully, “Thank you, Young Master Meng. I understand what to do now.”
He returned to the front hall where Lord Cheng was speaking with Shu Yu. Upon seeing him return, still brightened by a sudden realization, he was slightly taken aback.
The next moment, Cheng Xian knelt down, “Lord, I understand your good intentions. I’ll follow your instructions.”
This truly shocked Lord Cheng. Hadn’t Meng Yunzheng and Cheng Xian just gone out for a while? How did a few words convince him?
He couldn’t help but look at Meng Yunzheng who followed him inside, “You…” What did you say to him?
Enough, whatever was said, it’s good that Cheng Xian could be persuaded.
Among the guards, now only Cheng Xian remained. Lord Cheng hoped he could take good care of himself.
After settling Cheng Xian’s matters, Shu Yu asked about the selection of shopkeepers.
Lord Cheng was not familiar with these matters, but Cheng Xian had been working outside and had interacted with various people. He did indeed have a few candidates.
He mentioned their names, backgrounds, and temperaments, and wrote introductory letters for them.
If not for his injury not being fully healed, Cheng Xian planned to personally take them to find the candidates.
At this moment, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng took the four candidates’ lists they had and went to see them.
The first household showed a subtle change in expression upon seeing Cheng Xian’s introductory letter. Before Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng could introduce themselves, they already claimed to have other plans and declined.
Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng were astute people, realizing this person had guessed that the Cheng Family was about to encounter trouble, and did not place too much importance on Cheng Xian, fearing being implicated.
However, as Cheng Xian had noted, this person is astute and has his own calculations, showing a strong sensitivity to many things.
With the first candidate removed, Shu Yu and Meng Yunzheng quickly found the second one.