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Chapter 525: Demanding Terms

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?Mobile reading Liu Su looked at Xu Pingjun and thought: You really are greedy—four conditions, and yet you still claim that's not too many. In general, people who make requests tend to ask for three, though this isn't yet a well-established custom; nonetheless, it's usually accepted by both parties. She gave a cold smile and said, "Go on, tell me your conditions!" In her eyes, Xu Pingjun had already become a corpse—now that she'd reached that point, she might as well listen to what he would say in his final moments. Xu smiled and raised his first finger. "My father has given his entire life to the family—dying and rising with us through countless hardships. Even if he hasn't earned any official recognition, he has certainly contributed greatly. Moreover, his death was mysterious and unclear. Therefore, he deserves a substantial pension. I'm not asking for much—I just want one million!" One million—quite a reasonable amount, neither excessive nor modest. Given Xu Youcao's current income, even with a dual salary, earning one million would not be an easy feat—thus, from this perspective, Xu Pingjun is indeed asking for a lot. However, considering the years of corruption and mismanagement he has accumulated, the amount may far exceed this. Should he continue serving in public office, his future income would undoubtedly grow, so from that standpoint, his request is quite reasonable. She nodded and said, "The price is acceptable—what about the second request?" Seeing that the other party had readily agreed, Xu smiled naturally and extended his second finger, saying, "I request to succeed my father as the First Elder. I fully understand that the Shengmen tradition does not have such a rule. Nevertheless, first and foremost, my father has indeed earned his position through dedication and merit. Second, I have been a member of Shengmen for several years, consistently serving as his assistant and gaining deep familiarity with the management of various affairs. Therefore, it is most fitting that I take over his position." Liu Su pretended to think, and after a few seconds, said, "This condition is acceptable." Xu Pingjun chuckled, saying, "Master Liu, you'd better make a clear and firm commitment—because the evidence I hold is sufficient to send you to your death!" Liu Su countered, "You must know that the Shengmen has never had such a rule. How could I possibly appoint you as the First Elder without explaining to the other elders, or to the Central Office?" "That's entirely up to you," said Xu Pingjun, folding her hands over her chest with a knowing expression. Liu Su chose to lower his head and agreed, "Very well, I can accept that." Xu then smiled again and immediately raised her third finger, saying, "I demand full inheritance of all resources my father left behind—both within the Shengmen and in the political sphere—and you must actively support me to achieve significant accomplishments in politics within a short period of time!" "The beautiful senior lady coldly remarked, 'Rest assured—as long as the members within the gate are willing to enter politics or business, the entire gate will wholeheartedly support them. As for the newly appointed First Elder, I can't guarantee we'll pour all our resources into your path, but the treatment you'll receive will absolutely be the best!' Xu Pingjun raised her thumb in approval, saying, 'The gate master truly is a gate master—she truly has the vision!' 'Enough talk. There's still one final condition.' Liu Su's tone grew even colder, saying, 'You'd better think carefully. I've agreed to all three previous conditions, so don't expect too much. You should know I'm not easy to bend!' The Xu family chuckled, 'How could I possibly dare to offend the gate master? After all, you'll be my direct superior from now on—I'm still eager to show my respect!' 'Let's cut the chatter and get moving,' the beautiful senior lady said, growing increasingly impatient." Xu Pingjun's expression brightened, her hands clasped together as she smiled. "Master, do you believe in love at first sight? The moment I saw you, I was completely captivated. That's why I've come up with this final condition—my condition is that you become my wife. I promise to follow your lead always, even if it means risking my life. Master, honestly, I must tell you—my skills in the bedroom are quite excellent, and I guarantee you will be thoroughly satisfied!" Liu Su's face flushed with anger. "You want to die for me, do you? Very well—then go ahead and die right now! Die right in front of me!" Xu Pingjun waved her hands while saying, "Dying for you isn't the issue—your issue is that you haven't yet become my wife. Master, look at this setting—how do you think it's suited for a decisive battle? Why don't we just get straight to the point?" "Die," Liu Su said, flipping her wrist and drawing the dagger from her sleeve. Xu laughed heartily, "With you, how could you possibly defeat me? You're truly underestimating me, Xu Pingjun! Brothers, let our master witness just how formidable we are!" Five figures simultaneously emerged from behind cover, each holding a gun with their barrels pointed squarely at her. "Seeing that you don't believe me, Xu took out a tablet and said, 'On this device, we have a detailed record of every one of your one-on-one meetings with Qin Feng—though there are no photos or videos, the records alone are sufficient to send someone to their death!' 'I thought you had a lot of evidence, didn't you? All you've got is this—how very overconfident you are!' Liu Su smiled. Xu Pingjun huffed, 'Right now, it's not just about evidence—your personal freedom is also in my hands, Liu Master. I urge you to yield to me now. Otherwise, I'll have to resort to force. The outcome will be the same either way—why not take the initiative and make it a win-win situation?' The beautiful senior girl stared at him with the gaze of someone about to die, speaking each word deliberately, 'Overreaching—how could you possibly expect to succeed with just you and these fishy, stale scraps!' Xu Pingjun's face darkened with determination, 'I'm giving you one more chance—cooperate fully and gracefully. If not, I can't guarantee that my brothers will treat you as gently as I do.' "Then let's get started," Liu Su said with deliberate emphasis. "If you want to win me over, you'll have to ask my husband's permission, won't you?" "Ha ha ha!" Xu Pingjun laughed until her sides ached. "Your husband? Seriously? Who is he, really? Don't be ridiculous—even if he exists, he's probably hiding in some corner somewhere!" Liu Su smiled, a more thoughtful smile. "You really don't know who my husband is, do you? Just now, someone claimed to have solid evidence of my treason. Oh, I see—those documents were all forged. Even you yourself don't believe them, do you?" Xu Pingjun's expression darkened. Could it really be Qin Feng?