Chapter 381: Total Conquest! The Shason Family Patriarch Swears Allegiance!

Wilson's hand holding the teacup trembled slightly. The ultimatum from Argentina, every word like a heavy hammer, smashed into his heart, leaving him almost unable to breathe.

He stared at the Eastern man before him, his overly calm face, and only one thought remained in his mind: Vice Prime Minister James Reed's threat, in the face of this ultimatum, was nothing but a childish and pathetic joke.

Madman? No, there is no madman in this world who can foresee the future.

God? Wilson dared not continue, cold sweat already soaking his shirt. He only knew that he and the entire Shason Family had just been ripped from a carriage, driven by Henry and the whole British Empire, teetering over a cliff, by an unseen divine hand. And the one who personally pushed that carriage into the abyss was the implausibly youthful Eastern gentleman before him.

In the office, aside from the faint rustle of tea leaves that Lu Qingshan manipulated with a bamboo clip, only the heavy snores of Lu Qingjun and Li Junjie on the sofa remained. Those snores, contrasted with the atmosphere so heavy it seemed to drip water, created an absurdly extreme juxtaposition.

"Mr. Lu," Wilson finally spoke, his voice hoarse and dry, he solemnly set down the untouched cup as if the tea weighed a thousand pounds, "I am here today not only to give thanks and convey a message."

Lu Qingshan lifted his eyes, his gaze calmly landing on his face, and asked lightly, "Oh? Then Mr. Wilson, do you think you now, or rather the Shason Family, have anything else I need?"

That sentence, like an invisible needle, instantly pierced Wilson's final mental defense. The prepared speech was stuck in his throat, his complexion turning deathly pale. Indeed, for someone who can foresee wars and shift nations, what else could the Shason Family be worth scheming for?

Wilson seemed to make a final decision, sitting up straighter, his tone bearing a hint of resolve.

"I am here to fulfill the promise, and also... to offer Sincerity. Thirty percent of the Shason Family's global operational rights and corresponding profits will be transferred entirely to you."

"Bang!" A muffled thud came from the sofa as Li Junjie, startled by the earth‑shattering words, rolled out of his sleep, rubbing his bleary eyes, staring blankly at the scene, still unable to grasp the situation.

Ye Ning and Li Zhi'an's breaths both paused in unison, their eyes filled with horror.

Wilson ignored their reactions, and in a tone almost reciting, began enumerating the priceless "gift" list, each word making his heart bleed.

"Mainly includes our iron ore mining rights in Australia's Peelbara region and Brazil's Caragas Mountains; in the Middle East, stakes in five oil fields jointly held with several royal families; diamond mines in Nan Fei and Botswana, and a uranium mine in Namibia."

Each item he uttered made Li Junjie's eye twitch involuntarily as he rose. He finally woke, yet wished he were still dreaming. These are not companies or stocks, but the core, primordial wealth foundation of an old imperial conglomerate, amassed with blood and fire during the global colonial era.

"Also our rubber plantations in Malaysia, cotton trade routes in Egypt, and large farms in the American Midwest along with several oil companies in Texas."

【7】 Wilson paused, seeming to weigh his next words, then took a deep breath and laid it all out as if in a sacrifice.

Wilson paused, as if weighing his forthcoming words, then took a deep breath and laid it all out like a sacrifice.

"Furthermore, there is also a... our family has maintained a private trade route with the Soviet Union's high command for nearly thirty years. They need Western consumer goods and certain technologies, and we need their... some special minerals, such as titanium and nickel."

The office fell into dead silence. Li Junjie's mouth gaped, his brain completely crashed.

If the previous assets were wealth, this final line is a forbidden power capable of reshaping the geopolitical landscape!

Lu Qingshan finally lifted his eyes, looking at Wilson. He said nothing, merely nodded approvingly, then placed a fresh cup of tea before Wilson. That simple gesture carried more weight than any words.

"Take it, Mr. Lu," Wilson's voice was relieved and earnest, "Henry's folly nearly doomed the family to endless ruin. You have won, as you rightfully should. This thirty percent is not a gift, but a ransom, and also... a token of allegiance."

Lu Qingshan lifted his own teacup, gently blowing the floating tea leaves.

"So now we're on the same boat, right?"

That light remark made Wilson feel his very soul laid bare. He immediately nodded, like a student awaiting a teacher's comment.

"Yes, Mr. Lu. I, along with the entire Shason Family, never wish to be your enemy again. We hope to become eternal friends, and the strongest bond between friends is shared interest."

"You're right." Lu Qingshan took a sip, then set the cup down, the base striking the tea tray with a crisp clang, like a final verdict.

"Then," his gaze shifted to Ye Ning, who had been standing silently, suppressing inner shock, "you can compile a list of the Shason Family's major global competitors and hand it to Miss Ye Ning."

Wilson was stunned.

Lu Qingshan looked at him, a natural smile on his face, "I think our cooperation could go deeper, right?"

Wilson's back was instantly soaked with cold sweat. He finally understood. What Lu Qingshan was accepting was not a mere token of allegiance; he was taking receipt of a well‑equipped army, only to immediately deploy this newly pledged force onto a brand‑new, even bloodier battlefield!

And those century‑old rivals who once fought the Shason Family to the death still have no idea that a razor‑sharp Eastern sword now hangs over their heads.

Wilson's mind raced, and in just a few seconds he understood everything. Rather than be a passive pawn, he'd rather be an active blade. Fear, at this moment, completely transformed into an unparalleled exhilaration.

He stood up, adjusted his suit tie, then, facing Lu Qingshan, bowed deeply.

"I understand, Mr. Lu."

He lifted his head, his gaze now devoid of any hesitation or struggle, only absolute obedience and enlightenment.

"From this moment on, I and the Shason Family swear allegiance to you."