Chapter 1282: Chapter 1282

"I didn’t know about this matter earlier, and I guess my younger brother didn’t expect Sun Zhuangjia to suddenly make such a demand either?"

Fu Tianbao sighed incessantly, looking helpless.

"Even if he didn’t expect it, we can’t easily agree, can we? The pie in the Imperial City is only so big, and our nine families are already struggling to get enough. Now the Sun Family wants to step in, and in the future, our benefits will be significantly reduced."

Qian Weiguo complained unhappily.

"This matter is indeed too hasty. Even if Sun Zhuangjia is a Nine-star Martial Master, the Sun Family shouldn’t be allowed to meddle in the Imperial City’s affairs. The rise of a large family isn’t something that can be dictated by one or two strong individuals."

Zhao Jincheng also expressed his discontent.

"I know, the development of a large family requires an industrial base and personnel matching. Now that the Sun Family wants to move into the Imperial City, we will inevitably have to sacrifice many interests. But who dares to oppose such a Nine-star Martial Master?"

Fu Tianbao rubbed his brow, frustrated.

The other few people all fell silent.

"I don’t think this is necessarily a bad thing. Sun Zhuangjia is now part of the Ming Group and so close to us. When the Sun Family moves into the Imperial City in the future, they will definitely stand by our side. By then, we can break the deadlock of being evenly matched with the Dark Group faction."

Fu Tianbao’s tone shifted, speaking coldly: "With the support of the Sun Family, we can completely take back the interests we sacrificed during the Early Stage from the families of the Dark Group faction, right?"

"When you put it that way, it makes sense. If we can take the opportunity to eliminate the Dark Group faction, then the pie will be bigger again."

Wan Changfa’s eyes lit up, speaking with enthusiasm: "If we directly eliminate all the family forces of the Dark Group faction, our Ming Group faction can then dominate the world."

"Yes, yes, yes, we can recuperate all the losses from now on the Dark Group faction in the future."

Zhao Jincheng nodded repeatedly.

With this thought, they felt less resentment and exclusion towards the Sun Family moving into the Imperial City.

Then a few people began to discuss giving up part of their interests and pooled them together to give to the Sun Family, such as the Wan Family handing over a real estate development project to the Sun Family, and the Qian Family offering a finance company to the Sun Family...

Although Sun Zhuangjia is a Nine-star Martial Master, relying on himself alone he can’t stand firm in the Imperial City for the Sun Family. The survival and development of a large family must be maintained by strong power and interests.

As the Sun Family first arrives in the Imperial City, they have no industry whatsoever. Only by having several families from the Ming Group faction sacrifice their interests can they help the Sun Family complete basic construction in the short term.

After the discussion of the Sun Family moving into the Imperial City was over, Qian Weiguo, Wan Changfa, and Zhao Jincheng all smiled and stared at Fu Tianbao.

"Why are you all looking at me like that?"

Fu Tianbao felt uneasy under their gaze and defensively questioned.

"Brother Fu, there seems to be some matters that need addressing among our few families, have you forgotten?"

Qian Weiguo looked at Fu Tianbao, asking seriously.

Fu Tianbao became puzzled.

"It seems that the term for Fu Tianyou as Ming Group Leader has ended. Shouldn’t he relinquish the position?"

Wan Changfa bluntly proposed the demand.

Zhao Jincheng and Qian Weiguo nodded repeatedly.

"Are you asking my brother to step down?"

Fu Tianbao’s expression turned ugly as he looked at the three with dissatisfaction: "Back then, when the Ming Group was being suppressed by Tang Ming, I mentioned my brother stepping down, but you all disagreed at the time. Why are you changing your minds now?"

"Times have changed; back then, the Ming Group was plagued with internal and external troubles, and only Fu Tianyou, familiar with the role, could maintain it."

Wan Changfa laughed, speaking righteously: "But now the affairs of the Ming Group have gone smoothly, allowing a smooth transition of positions. Naturally, we must do according to the rules."

"Damn, you are clearly burning the bridge after crossing it."

Fu Tianbao couldn’t help but curse with anger.

The current Ming Group is at its pinnacle, gaining numerous advantages in its conflict with the Dark Group. As the leader of the Ming Group, one can reap significant benefits.

Take Fu Tianyou for example, in these few days alone he has brought several billion worth of advantages to the Fu Family’s rise.

It is precisely because of this that Wan Changfa and the others are envious, wanting to replace Fu Tianyou with someone from their own family.

"Brother Fu, those words are a bit unpleasant."

Qian Weiguo looked at Fu Tianbao, dissatisfied, and said: "Our families have had an agreement long ago that each deputy leader of the Ming Group can only hold the position for three years. Once three years are up, they must be replaced by another family’s person by sacrificing the rights of winning the grand martial arts competition in exchange for the deputy leader position."

"Now Fu Tianyou’s term has exceeded three years, and even gone several months over, which is quite excessive."

Wan Yong supplemented, looking at Fu Tianbao with dissatisfaction: "So, Brother Fu, are you trying to let someone from the Fu Family monopolize this deputy position permanently?"

"But earlier when facing Tang Xin’s aggressive suppression, none of you were willing to send someone to take the deputy position. It was my brother who held the position with injuries and stuck it out."

Fu Tianbao looked at Wan Changfa and the others with an ugly expression, unwillingly saying: "Now that Tang Xin’s crisis has been resolved, yet you want him to step down, that’s too unscrupulous."

"Times have changed; you also mentioned how ruthless Tang Xin’s suppression was back then. We feared changing the deputy would cause handover issues for the Ming Group. But now the situation is great, and Fu Tianyou can take this opportunity to rest."

Wan Changfa spoke righteously: "Rest assured, the organization will consider Fu Tianyou’s merits and arrange the best welfare benefits for him."

"Exactly, exactly, Fu Tianyou worked hard for the Dark Group before, was so gravely ill, and now should indeed retire to recuperate."

Qian Weiguo and Zhao Jincheng quickly chimed in.

"Fine, since you insist, the Fu Family can only follow the rules."

Facing the simultaneous pressure from the three families, Fu Tianyou reluctantly agreed through gritted teeth.

This deputy leader condition had been agreed upon long before, and though unwilling, Fu Tianbao could only accept the misfortune.

"In that case, let’s follow the old rules, where our three families use a draw to decide the next deputy leader candidate for the Ming Group."

Wan Changfa smiled with satisfaction.

Then the three began discussing the draw, eventually with the Wan Family winning.

Someone from the Wan Family would take the deputy leader position, while three years later the Wan Family would give up the qualification to win the grand martial arts competition.

Zhao Jincheng and Qian Weiguo were deeply disappointed, such huge benefits falling to the Wan Family making them truly discontent.

"Hahaha, three brothers, do not be discouraged, the deputy leader position is only for three years. After three years, it won’t have anything to do with the Wan Family."

Wan Changfa laughed heartily: "Brother Fu, you can notify Fu Tianyou to prepare for the transition, once everything on his side is ready, our Wan Family person will immediately take over. There should be no problem, right?"