Fang Zhenshun's words caught in her throat. After a long moment, she laughed. "Teacher Xu, you really refuse to take a loss, don't you?"
"These days, only a sucker takes a loss," Tan You said with a smile. "You're actually thrilled, aren't you? There might be a few bumps in the road, but with Hong Youcheng locked up, everything he had will logically fall into your hands."
"Teacher Xu, you're incredibly smart." Fang Zhenshun stopped beating around the bush. "I'll give your suggestion serious consideration. I completely agree with you. This is about forging an alliance, not making an enemy."
'Figures. If the top beam is crooked, the lower ones won't be straight either.'
