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Chapter 378 Cooperation?

As the guests gradually dispersed, the once bustling manor villa grew quiet and deserted.

Zhou Wen lingered and, when no one was around, walked towards Ji Yu'an.

This illegitimate child, whose background is not exactly honorable, has an exceptionally handsome appearance, but unfortunately, he has been frail and sickly since childhood, and it is unknown how long he will live.

Therefore... this kind of person is the easiest to take advantage of.

Knowing that their days are numbered, they will try every means to grasp those things they desire but cannot obtain.

"Young Master Ji, are you sitting here alone with something on your mind?"

Zhou Wen has a good appearance; even though he is over fifty, he looks like he is only in his early forties. When he smiles, he is kind and polite, giving people a sense of approachability.

To be fair, all members of the Zhou family are good-looking.

Ji Yu'an's expression was indifferent, and he did not give the elder who had taken the initiative to approach him a friendly look.

Zhou Wen was not angry at his attitude and still smiled and said, "Young Master Ji has been recuperating away from home for the past few years, so he probably doesn't remember me. My name is Zhou Wen. In terms of seniority, you should call me Uncle."

Ji Yu'an's expression finally changed slightly, and he said bluntly, "Speak your mind."

He had no patience to listen to such nonsense from unimportant people.

Zhou Wen curled his lips into a smile: "It's about Zhou Xian and Miss Jiang. I think you should be very interested."

His sharp, hawk-like gaze was fixed on Ji Yu'an's face, taking in his every reaction.

Men over fifty are naturally more experienced and insightful than these younger men.

"I met Miss Jiang in person at Grandpa Ji's birthday banquet today. She is indeed a beautiful girl. No wonder Zhou Xian and you... both took a liking to her."

After saying that, he jokingly added, "If I were younger, I might have been captivated by that face too."

Ji Yu'an's eyes turned cold. "If you're here to spout this nonsense, don't waste my time."

Zhou Wen raised an eyebrow. Regardless of his wealth or seniority, this young brat should have shown him some respect, but he didn't take him seriously at all.

Suppressing his dissatisfaction, Zhou Wen smiled and said, "I want to cooperate with you."

Ji Yu'an finally looked at him properly.

Zhou Wen continued, "I can help you get what you want, and you can help me get what I want."

Ji Yu'an is not stupid. Ever since Old Master Zhou fell seriously ill and was hospitalized, the Zhou family has fallen into disarray.

In terms of seniority and ability, the right of inheritance should have fallen to the eldest son, Zhou Wen. However, Old Master Zhou made a will that allowed his youngest son, Zhou Xian, to inherit the family business.

No one knows what Old Master Zhou was thinking. Some say he was senile, while others say his young mistress was cunning enough to make the shrewd Old Master Zhou make the worst decision in his later years.

"Since you also like Miss Jiang, you should know about her relationship with Zhou Xian. They pretend to be strangers on the surface, but they actually live together in private."

"Young Master Ji must be very unwilling! You don't have a clean family background, nor a healthy body. You have no chance of winning in this battle."

"But if you cooperate with me, I can help you get rid of your biggest rival in love."

Zhou Wen reached out his hand to Ji Yu'an, confident that the man would not refuse the olive branch he was extending.

The smile on his lips deepened, but as the seconds passed, his hand remained frozen in mid-air.

Ji Yu'an said with disgust, "Uncle Zhou must be over fifty years old! At such an advanced age, he's fighting with his own brother for the family fortune. How many years do you have left to live on?"

Zhou Wen's smile froze: "..."

Ji Yu'an watched his expression crack inch by inch, a mocking glint in his eyes: "Since it was your father's will, you should respect his decision, instead of being two-faced and trying to use others against your own brother. Aren't you afraid of how you'll explain yourself to Old Master Zhou when you meet him in the afterlife in a couple of years?"

Zhou Wen's face turned ashen with anger, and he pointed at Ji Yu'an: "You..."

That little bastard actually cursed him to his face!

Ji Yu'an sneered: "Am I wrong?"

Zhou Wen suppressed the urge to curse. This old man really raised a well-mannered grandson.

He laughed angrily: "I was wrong. I thought you, Young Master Ji, really liked that Miss Jiang. But I didn't expect you to be so magnanimous, completely unconcerned about Miss Jiang being all lovey-dovey with other men."

His gaze shifted to pity, and he looked at Ji Yu'an with sympathy.

"Thinking about it carefully, Young Master Ji is really pitiful. He has been neglected by his father and mother since he was a child. He likes a girl, but she doesn't like him. People like this who don't fight or compete are destined to be lonely for life."

The last sentence was cold-hearted, clearly intended to provoke Ji Yu'an.

However, Ji Yu'an said, "Uncle Zhou is right. I am indeed very generous. If Zhouzhou really chooses to be with your younger brother, then in the end, the family property will all belong to Zhouzhou."

At this point, his eyes sharpened: "It's fine if you covet other people's things, but try coveting hers and see what happens?"

Zhou Wen stood there, stunned. After living for decades, this was the first time his brain had gone blank, and he had forgotten how to function.

This kid's brain is messed up!

No wonder everyone says that the Ji family's illegitimate son is a lunatic; he shouldn't be wasting his breath here.

The two failed to cooperate, and Zhou Wen left angrily with a livid face.

After he left, Grandpa Ji slowly came out and chuckled, "Grandson, you have half the charm of your grandfather."

Ji Yu'an didn't speak, nor did he show much reaction.

The old man's smile faded, and he reminded him, "Grandson, you must not do anything foolish."

Ji Yu'an then responded, "Mm."

He wouldn't do anything stupid.

I won't do anything stupid that would upset her.