Another room.
Su Hao was on the phone with Old Master Su, saying much the same thing as Han Shangwen, "Grandfather, the Han family is ready to make their move. Shouldn't we get involved?"
Su Shanshui did not believe Su Hao's words. He said calmly, "Didn't I tell you not to provoke Chen Jin Zhao again? Why didn't you take my words to heart?"
"Uh..."
"Grandfather, can we not talk about this? Chen Jin Zhao has already reached the ground floor. If we don't make a decision, I might die by his hand," Su Hao said anxiously.
Su Shanshui let out a cold chuckle.
"Didn't you just say the Han family was ready to move? If the Han family has already acted, how could your life be in danger? Or have you been deceiving the old man from the beginning?"
Faced with Su Shanshui's questioning, Su Hao was speechless. After all, one lie needed countless others to support it, and a slight slip would reveal the truth.
"Grandfather, I really didn't lie to you. The Han family is really ready to move," Su Hao said again.
Su Shanshui shook his head. "Whether the Han family has moved or not is not up to you. I will call them personally to confirm. You stay put for now."
Su Hao's heart sank.
From his grandfather's tone, he could sense his grandfather's dissatisfaction with him. Moreover, he was not his grandfather's only grandson, so the situation was precarious.
"Grandfather, listen to my explanation..." Su Hao wanted to struggle, but Su Shanshui had already hung up the phone, giving him no chance to explain.
Su Hao instantly deflated.
After staying in the room for a moment, he returned to the living room with his phone, appearing before Han Shangwen and Fang Mingchao, and said dejectedly, "My old man didn't agree. He even said he would call your Han family to confirm."
"What do we do now?"
"Chen Jin Zhao is about to break through!"
Han Shangwen frowned upon hearing this. "Don't worry for now. My father has agreed to intervene, so you weren't lying about the old man agreeing to take action."
"Really?" Su Hao was a little surprised.
Han Shangwen nodded. "Of course it's true. I've revealed everything we've done. My father has no choice but to agree to intervene. Did you conceal many details from your grandfather?"
Su Hao nodded. "I see. It seems I was too conservative."
At the same time.
Han Chengping, located in Building No. 2, immediately called Beijing and reported the evening's events to the Old Master of the Han family. Only Han Sanli had the authority to make the final decision.
After hearing the report, Han Sanli first severely criticized Han Shangwen's underhanded tactics and then blamed Han Chengping for not disciplining his son properly, clearly pushing the Han family into a precarious situation.
"Father, I understand everything you've said, but the situation has already occurred. There's no need to blame Xiao Wen anymore," Han Chengping said, then urged Han Sanli to make a decision soon to avoid missing the best opportunity.
Han Sanli took a deep breath and sighed, "You are forcing me into a position of both injustice and unrighteousness. How could I do such a foolish thing!"
Before Han Chengping could say anything else, Han Sanli said, "Control the situation for now, and don't kill him. I will first communicate with the Su family to see what they say, and then make the most beneficial decision for the Han family."
"Father, I understand!"
The two hung up.
Coincidentally, Su Shanshui's call immediately reached Han Sanli. Neither of them wasted any words and directly discussed how to deal with the matter.
Su Shanshui learned from Han Sanli about the actions of Su Hao and the others, and was furious. "This scoundrel! Why did he hide so many details from me just now? These are crimes punishable by death in any dynasty. Old Han, what should we do now? Give me a definite answer."
"Do you think we have a choice?" Han Sanli's tone became profound.
Su Shanshui suddenly understood.
The situation had reached this point. Either Chen Jin Zhao died, or their two great families would perish. There was no third path.
"I understand," he nodded.
"Then how do we get rid of him?"
Han Sanli said calmly, "The one who broke into our Han family was not Chen Jin Zhao, but a heinous criminal. Of course, we have reason to eliminate him. However, our actions must be swift, and we must try to eliminate this criminal before Xu Hancheng finds out about this."
After killing Chen Jin Zhao, the Han family would have every reason to shift all blame onto him, believing him to be the vicious intruder. Even if Xu Hancheng found out later, what could he do to them?
Su Shanshui let out a cold laugh. "Alright, let's do it. I trust your Han family can handle it."
Chen Jin Zhao had caused a lot of trouble for the Su family in the past. Su Shanshui was eager to kill Chen Jin Zhao now, and tonight was indeed a golden opportunity.
"Just a grasshopper, trying to shake the foundation of our aristocratic families? He's not worthy!" Han Sanli said with a cold smile. He had never taken Chen Jin Zhao seriously from beginning to end. This was the confidence that the aristocratic families gave him.
At the same time.
Han Sanli also requested the Su family to send people to assist in the operation. On one hand, it was to share the responsibility and tie the two families together. On the other hand, it was to reduce the casualties of the Han family's private soldiers, so as not to weaken the Han family's strength.
Families of the size of the Su and Han families both secretly harbored private soldiers absolutely loyal to the family. In a sense, this was a privilege of the aristocratic families.
Su Shanshui readily agreed.
He also said, "Then you must be careful not to let Xu Hancheng know about this, otherwise, our operation might fail."
No one could bear the consequences of failure.
Han Sanli nodded and sneered, "Every move Xu Hancheng makes is under my control. If he senses this matter, I will receive the news immediately."
Su Shanshui was stunned, then said meaningfully, "You really have great methods, to actually be monitoring him."
Han Sanli smiled without answering.
After ending the call, both men ordered their respective families to take action, determined to keep Chen Jin Zhao in the Han family forever and prevent him from causing further trouble.
At the same time.
Han Shangwen and Su Hao also received the news, and their spirits immediately soared. Su Hao clenched his fist and roared, "Good, good, good! Our Su family is finally taking action. Chen Jin Zhao is destined not to see tomorrow's sun!"
"Indeed, our Han family is also taking action. I don't believe Chen Jin Zhao can survive this!" Han Shangwen echoed.
The three looked at each other, then burst into laughter, filled with joy.
Chen Jin Zhao's death seemed to be a foregone conclusion.