Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Reiki also smiled, though it was very different from her usual alluring charm, yet it similarly caused an itch in the heart. "You’re my sister, your matters are of top priority." After saying this, Fujiwara Takuya sighed, "However, I have indeed been quite idle recently." With a slight movement in her bewitching pupils, Fujiwara Reiki said, "The entire world is denouncing Yingdong Electric Power, yet you plan to sit here and do nothing?" "Li Ji, wouldn’t it be nice if you could come help me." Fujiwara Takuya lightly lamented, then said, "I’ve made all the efforts I could, I went to meet Miss Cynthia, but I couldn’t see her." "What good would meeting her do?" Fujiwara Takuya looked into his sister’s eyes, "Why wouldn’t it help? As long as Feng Shi is willing to stand with us, then we can perfectly solve the current problem." "Perfectly solve? How? Even if Feng Shi could control the Western media and suppress public opinion, what about other regions? For instance, The East. Feng Shi’s reach can hardly blind the eyes and ears of the Eastern people." To this, Fujiwara Takuya merely smiled. "Li Ji, don’t forget why we initially involved the Jiuding Group. Wasn’t it precisely for today? It’s not time to tear off the pretenses yet; do you really think if it comes to that point, for the sake of Jiuding Group’s reputation, Shenzhou wouldn’t help us suppress public opinion?" "The masses are ignorant; they see what the rulers show them and believe what they say, and they will indeed see and then believe." Fujiwara Reiki remained silent. "And what about the harm done to the ecological environment?" Fujiwara Takuya shrugged, "The International Atomic Energy Agency has already proven that our discharged sea water has a concentration insufficient to harm the ecology. The Earth itself is a huge immune system with a strong self-repair capability. Li Ji, do you not believe that soon our seafood will once again grace the tables of people worldwide?" "But Cynthia didn’t see you." Fujiwara Reiki added salt to the wound, "Her series of actions since coming to Dongying suggests she is not your friend." Fujiwara Takuya’s expression remained unchanged and relaxed, speaking calmly, "Perhaps not at present. Li Ji, friendships can be forged, and currently, she isn’t entirely against us, is she?" "That’s because she intends to use this opportunity to swallow all of Jiuding Group’s achievements in Dongying. Once she achieves her goal, her next target would be Yingdong Electric Power." Fujiwara Takuya furrowed his brows, then smiled brightly. "Li Ji, you are a woman, which is the greatest misfortune of our Fujiwara Family." The greatest misfortune of the Fujiwara Family. But what about personally? "You’re absolutely right; Feng Shi hasn’t made any major moves yet because they are waiting for Jiuding Group to surrender. After all these years of work in our Dongying, Jiuding’s results being harvested overnight would be Feng Shi’s thanksgiving. Once Feng Shi takes over Jiuding Group, I don’t think they will turn against us; we, Dongying, and Meilijian have always had deep friendship." Fujiwara Reiki’s lips curved into a thin, cold smile. "Isn’t it possible that, in others’ eyes, your so-called friendship is just loyalty?" Fujiwara Takuya frowned slightly, though Fujiwara Reiki’s words were already quite tactful and not very harsh. "The world is a primitive jungle where the weak are preyed on by the strong, and only the fittest survive. Before possessing strong enough power, we must learn to ally with the mighty to ensure personal safety. It’s a simple principle, and you should understand it, Li Ji." This is the difference in national traits. Even when at the pinnacle of their own country’s hierarchy, they still lack confidence, naturally speaking of submission to others. "Also, it’s actually the same; do you know who I saw when I went to meet Miss Cynthia?" Fujiwara Takuya seemed to be sharing an amusing story with his sister confined in captivity, "I saw the representative from Jiuding Group, haha, what do you think Jiuding Group is doing meeting Miss Cynthia in secret at this time?" "Even knowing they’re being robbed, they still actively seek out the robber. Shenzhou always boasts about perseverance, yet their knees aren’t that firm. "By the way, that person, seemed to be called... Jiang Chen." "Yes, that’s the name. What, do you know him?" "I’m quite familiar." Upon hearing this, Fujiwara Takuya observed his sister for a while, then seemed to suddenly recall something and smiled, "Ah yes, that Jiang Chen is one of the founders of Shenzhou’s Great Wall Group; you must have dealt with him when you were in Shenzhou." This phrase is quite subtle, possibly considering the bond between siblings, caring for the sister’s reputation. Fujiwara Reiki was almost driven back from Shenzhou. Whether or not the other side was insinuating, Fujiwara Reiki was indifferent, but instead, she calmed down. "Did he also go to kneel to Feng Shi?" The usage of "also" is somewhat inappropriate. However, Fujiwara Takuya seemed oblivious, maintaining his composure, "Not kneeling now, but dragging it out longer would only make it worse; the main issue was he didn’t get to kneel, as Miss Cynthia didn’t see him." What does it mean not to worry about scarcity but rather about even distribution. Fujiwara Reiki didn’t bother mocking, just plainly said, "Whether the knees of the people of Shenzhou are soft, I don’t know, but their bones are very hard." Fujiwara Takuya fell silent, observing. "I’ve had dealings with him, so, dear brother, don’t be fooled by appearances. There is a popular saying in Shenzhou, the true hunter often appears as the prey." Though he showed concern just now. Truly, it wasn’t enough. If Jiang Chen knew, he would definitely feel that his sincerity was misplaced. As siblings, their personalities, their knowledge of each other must be quite deep, Fujiwara Takuya looked at his sister, showing an expression of surprise "Li Ji, you actually praise a man?" "He was the cause of my current situation; as a loser, denying one’s failure is even a form of weakness." Fujiwara Takuya laughed. "Victory and defeat are common occurrences, Li Ji, don’t fret too much. This time in Dongying, all the grievances you suffered will be avenged." Fujiwara Reiki’s expression remained calm. "Dear brother, if you want to achieve your wish, you must, must be careful of him." Still the deep bond between brother and sister. Family is after all family, any conflicts there might be, they undoubtedly are closer than outsiders. Just that someone knowing this might pick up the only Japanese they know and curse baka again. Receiving concern from his sister, Fujiwara Takuya showed a gratified appearance, "Brother remembers, Li Ji, rest assured, I’ll certainly plead with mother to let you gain freedom soon." Having said this, he seemed ready to act now, propping himself up on his knees, taking a few steps, then suddenly stopped, turned around. "Prince Wataru Tetsuya inquired about you." Fujiwara Reiki remained silent. "Li Ji, I know you’re resentful, but the family rules have always been this way; if marrying into the Imperial Family, perhaps, for you, it could be a better stage to display your talents." Fujiwara Takuya as an elder brother is indeed irreproachable; the saying that wealthy families lack familial love is evidently not absolute, for his sister, he is quite dedicated. "If you have any thoughts, come find me, brother will try his utmost to assist you." Fujiwara Takuya turned and left. The sliding wooden door opened and closed again. Another person cloistered, Fujiwara Reiki lifted her hand, her slender fingers slowly brushing her tempting lips. Such a simple act, if seen by a man, would certainly leave him dazed and enthralled. What kind of good brother would want to marry off such a beautiful younger sister to a short, ugly toad? What about the Prince? A mere titular royal title, to the splendid Fujiwara Family with a century’s history, insignificant. If this marriage truly succeeds, it’s blatantly marrying down. But even so, this rare beauty, suppressed by Dongying’s stubborn traditions, seemingly cannot find a better way to break free. The Imperial Family is insignificant to the Fujiwara Family, but to her personally, it’s a boarding plank without any other choice. Fujiwara Reiki put down her hand, her fingertips vivid red, slowly tracing circles on the low table.