Old Master Law was indignant. He grabbed his cane and handed it to Jasper. “Boy, I’m old so I can’t move as freely as I could back then. Take this and smack him as hard as you can for me. If he dares to fight back, I’ll kick him out of the family!”
Jasper chuckled bitterly and pressed down the old master’s hand that was holding the cane. What a joke. How could he do this?
“Old Master, Uncle Law, I know you’re just trying to reduce my stress, but it’s fine. Even though I feel very stressed out now, I’m still able to breathe.”
Old Master Law laughed when he heard that. Then, he placed his cane down.
“Sit down. You’re making me dizzy with all the pacing.”
The old master said in annoyance after glaring at Zachary.
Zachary then sat down with a bitter smile on his face. “Say, what are you going to do now?” The old master looked at Jasper with an amiable smile.
“We’ll do a vertical and horizontal alliance.”
Jasper looked serious. He said, “I’ll gather all the forces I can. This is not my fight, but a fight for Somerland’s fragile economic system.
“If we lose this fight, the capitalists from the West will march in. The achievements of our national economy over the years would be at their mercy.”
“However, if we win, Somerland might be able to develop steadily for at least the next ten years. At the same time, all of us will enjoy a decade of vigorous and rapid development!”
Jasper’s words caused Old Master Law and Zachary to stay silent.
They understood Jasper needed to do this.
The domestic market was behind them in this battle, so there was no way out. Sunrise Land that signed the Plaza Accord 20 years ago would serve as a bloody example of what would happen should they fail.
At that time, the entire domestic market would become a dumping ground for Western companies. All of their companies would be destroyed by the subsidiary companies from the West, at which point they could only close down or sell their company.
The fruits of everyone in Somerland’s efforts over the past few decades had suddenly become something that the West could harvest.
When the time came, the entire country’s economy would be destroyed. What development was there to discuss? What money was there to be made?
Everyone would become dogs of the Western capitalists. They would give you something to eat if they were in a good mood, but if they were in a bad mood, they would kill you with one shot.
This was especially true for Old Master Law, who grew up in that special period.
“I don’t know about the others, but the Laws will support you unconditionally.”
Old Master Law broke the silence.
His aged yet clear eyes looked at Jasper. His gaze was peaceful, like an elder looking at a junior who had a lot of achievements.
“Jasper, just do it. It’s best if you can win, but if you can’t, just admit the defeat. Back then, we were able to get through that era even whilst facing so many hardships, so there’s no reason to let down our guards now.”
“In short, a Somer descent will never be a slave to anyone.”
Jasper said excitedly, “Old Master, my greatest confidence comes from having a senior like you.”
As he was saying that, Jasper got up and bowed respectfully to Old Master Law.
These old people were the real backbones of Somerland.
“Don’t worry, although a lot of the old farts in Somerland are very itching to have an internal dispute, they still prefer to fight the outside world. I will help you contact some of those old farts. You should take care of the more pressing issues.”
