Chapter 35

This day,

Old Master Huang specifically called for Huang Ping and his brothers, as well as his eldest grandson, Huang Huang Chengyan.

Once everyone had arrived, Old Master Huang looked around and said: "I believe you have all come into contact with and understood Su Boyuan's talent and ability over the past two days!"

"I have a premonition that this child's future is limitless; no one can stop his rise."

"Therefore, I intend for the Huang family to fully support and help him grow, granting whatever he requests."

"What about you? Speak your thoughts."

"After all, I am just an old man nearing sixty; I don't know how much longer I have to live."

"This family will eventually be handed over to you."

"I can offer suggestions, but how the future unfolds must be decided by you."

Trying to control everything often leads to controlling nothing well.

Furthermore, it is easy to spoil the younger generation.

Old Master Huang understood this, which is why he never acted arbitrarily.

It was all to cultivate the abilities of his descendants.

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Huang Ping and his son Huang Huang Chengyan, as the main branch, were the first to state their position: "We father and son fully support and agree with the Old Master's opinion."

"Su Boyuan's talent is peerless, his character and integrity are excellent, and he is our younger sister's eldest son. I believe in him."

If nothing else, Su Xuan's current understanding of mechanical arts and carpentry alone is something neither they nor the entire Huang family can compare to.

To be honest, the only things the Huang family has that Su Xuan might value are the large number of skilled craftsmen, their connections, and their own relatives, whom they can basically trust.

Without them, Su Xuan could still achieve extraordinary things on his own.

In every sense.

It would just take a bit more time.

Now, they need to think about latching onto Su Xuan's coattails, helping him while he hasn't yet taken flight, and being carried along with him.

"Our second branch agrees too!"

"The third branch has no objections!"

"The fourth branch as well! There's really nothing to discuss! We all believe in the Old Master and we believe in Su Boyuan."

"Exactly, we aren't blind! We can still see a thing or two!"

Representatives from the other branches stood up one after another to express their agreement.

Because of their long-standing family education, they had few internal conflicts and everyone was relatively open-minded.

There were no self-righteous fools among them.

Of course, that might also have a lot to do with them all being tech-nerds.

"Very good!"

Old Master Huang was very satisfied with the reaction of his children and grandchildren. He immediately waved his hand and said to Huang Ping and Huang Huang Chengyan: "It's settled then! Ping'er, Huang Chengyan, you two lead this matter and be responsible for coordinating with Su Boyuan."

"State our position to him directly."

"Whatever he needs, our Huang family will support him with all our might."

Old Master Huang's decision was certainly not made on a whim.

Having lived for more than half a lifetime, his knowledge and experience were beyond what an ordinary person could compare to.

Additionally, he had recently been communicating with the heads and elders of the Pang, Kuai, and Cai families.

They all agreed that the world was about to become unstable.

A chaotic era was likely not far off.

If nothing else, the constant expansion of the noble clans, the squeezing of the common people's living space, the increasing number of refugees, plus the Taiping Dao, the eunuchs, the Proscription of Partisans, and the imperial power—all of this was in their eyes.

It looked exactly like the situation of the Former Han.

Perhaps even worse.

The current Emperor was not a truly wise or heroic ruler.

At first, he was fine and had the heart to accomplish something.

But due to constraints from all sides, he was provoked into giving up, and his true nature began to show.

Selling offices, indulging the eunuchs' monopoly on power... and so on.

All of this proved the point.

Therefore, placing a heavy bet on Su Xuan was also a form of early investment.

At the very least, as things stood, Su Xuan was worth the Huang family doing so.

That was enough.

"Yes!"

Huang Ping and Huang Huang Chengyan immediately accepted the order.

The next morning, Huang Ping and Huang Huang Chengyan came together to express the Huang family's decision to Su Xuan.

"This..."

Su Xuan was surprised and puzzled: "Is this really okay? Are you and Uncle betting so heavily?"

"I am but a child, not even holding an official position, yet you dare to bet everything on me?"

Was the Old Master's judgment really that sharp and accurate?

Could he see that he would inevitably achieve greatness?

However, from his contact over the past few days, his grandfather did indeed feel wise and experienced in statecraft.

"Haha!"

Huang Ping laughed aloud: "It's not that we are big gamblers, but because the Old Master and all of us believe in our own judgment and believe in your ability and future, Su Xuan."

"How about it? Do you dare to accept?"

"This isn't just about benefits; it's also about responsibility!"

"Accepting it means that from now on, the future of our Huang family depends on you! I hope you won't disappoint our expectations."

If a family lacks a sufficiently outstanding young person to lead it toward glory, then choosing a wise master is the way to go.

This has been the case since ancient times.

"Haha!"

Su Xuan looked up and laughed, full of spirit: "Since Grandfather and Uncle think so highly of me and have such confidence in me, why wouldn't I, Su Xuan, dare to accept?"

"I will take on this responsibility, and I will gladly accept the benefits!"

He was indeed coveting the thousands of skilled craftsmen of the Huang family.

These were the talents he urgently needed!

Although the Su family had cultivated a group of craftsmen through his mother,

they only numbered a few dozen in total.

Recently, hundreds of apprentices had been added, but they needed time to grow.

It was not the same as the thousands of finished craftsmen the Huang family had.

To quickly produce enough armor, weapons, military equipment, and crossbows in a short time, and to complete subsequent research and upgrades, the Huang family's support was indispensable.

"Good!"

Huang Ping nodded in satisfaction, patted Huang Huang Chengyan's shoulder, and said to Su Xuan: "Then from today on, our Huang family will follow your orders!"

"I know you cannot stay here for long. Your cousin will return to Dengxian with you this time to serve by your side."

"I will remain here in Mianyang."

"If you have any needs, just send someone to inform me, and I will see to it immediately."

Upon hearing this, Huang Huang Chengyan smiled and cupped his hands to Su Xuan: "Su Boyuan, from now on, your cousin will leave everything to you! Hehe!"

"Good!"

Su Xuan nodded with a smile: "I will certainly not let you regret today's decision, Cousin!"

Then, Su Xuan looked at Huang Ping: "Uncle! I need 3,000 Qin crossbows, 300 Yuanrong crossbows, 1,000 Shenbi bows, and a million matching bolts and arrows. The time frame is within 10 months."