"Second, there's Li Mingxin's attitude. You need to understand his position. He may dislike trouble, but you must find out where he draws the line."
"Third, do you have what it takes to face a counterattack from a more powerful force? Behind that stronger force are even deeper connections, layer after layer. If the benefits are great enough, it wouldn't be difficult for them to get Li Mingxin to turn a blind eye while they deal with you. If you have the confidence to withstand that, then the first and third points are not a problem."
Cheng Zongyang frowned. "So you're saying I just need to figure out Li Mingxin's attitude?"
Luo Dingran replied, "Yes. As long as he agrees, or at least promises not to interfere, there's nothing to worry about after that. The other issue is that the pressure of developing the entire County Town will then fall on you. Are you sure that's what you want?"
That last sentence silenced Cheng Zongyang.
'He'd forgotten about that.'
