Skadi, returning to infinity

This time she called her by her name directly, which shows that she takes this matter very seriously.

Ask away.

Skadi neither directly refused nor agreed.

Instead, ask yourself three questions.

This made Madam Chen a little nervous.

She knew very well that how she answered those three questions would determine the final outcome.

"The first question is, in your heart, who is more important, Chen or the future of Longmen?"

Skadi's first question was quite tricky.

"Huijie is more important to me, Longmen..."

"Longmen is just a place for me to stay, although I've been staying here for a while."

After thinking for a while, Chen Qiuxu gave her reply.

"That leads to the second question: why, in your eyes, is Chen more important than Longmen, yet you still want to do this for Longmen?"

Skadi didn't pressure her or seem angry; she simply asked the question.

"I just answered that question. I did this for Chen Lai, although I didn't tell her beforehand."

Chen Qiuxu looked at Chen Huijie, her gaze questioning.

"Let's stop here for a moment. I have a question that's not part of what I'm asking. Mrs. Chen can answer it or not."

"Since Chen is more important to you than Longmen, why did you arrange for her to marry me without Chen's consent?"

Even if you have your own considerations, you agreed and did it yourself.

"Both their motives and actions are highly suspicious."

Once Skadi entered the Doctor's thought process, everything became clear.

"Chen's personality means he won't reveal his true inner thoughts."

"It's not that she doesn't want to talk, or that she lacks feelings, but rather that she doesn't know how to express them."

"As her mother, I understand this about her, and I just want to help her..."

When Chen Qiuxu said this, everyone—whether it was Theresia, Kal'tsit, Themis, or even Ali standing at the door—understood what she meant.

Chen's ears turned red, but she didn't answer or say anything.

In situations like this, it's best to play ostrich.

"Titi, did you understand?"

Skadi curled her hair and looked back at Tiddi.

Two pairs of similar eyes, but containing completely different emotions, stared at each other, both feeling somewhat bewildered.

Seeing her like this, Theresa couldn't help but shake her head and sigh.

If Skadi were in Mrs. Chen's shoes, she would be very anxious too.

After all, look at Chen; she doesn't even dare to speak anymore. If you really ask her to express her feelings, she probably won't be able to explain them clearly for the rest of her life.

Chen Qiuxu knew this, just as she sensed Chen's affection for Skadi.

She wanted to help Chen so that he could marry Skadi.

As for Skadi's relationships with other people, she didn't care.

In matters of the heart, those who don't take the initiative will always be pushed aside by those who are more proactive.

She wanted her daughter to have the happiness she hadn't received.

Unfortunately, things didn't go as she had planned.

Skadi didn't understand her daughter's intentions at all, as her daughter was unwilling to do so.

Moreover, since the marriage proposal was directly rejected, Chen will not continue.

In this situation, it was only natural that another plan was proposed.

If Chen and Skadi's marriage was arranged by her to bring them together and to encourage Chen to bravely and openly pursue his own happiness...

if.

Once the marriage partner becomes oneself, it becomes purely a business and political act.

She and Skadi will definitely not end up together, but with this connection, any business dealings between Lungmen and Babel are "legitimate".

Moreover, this doesn't involve anything like whether Lungmen would support Babet.

Business partners are perfectly normal; how could their trade dealings possibly serve as evidence to support one side or the other?

Knowing something clearly is one thing; being able to do it is another.

Chen Qiuxu was certain of this, which is why she did such a thing.

Looking at Chen Qiuxu, and then at Skadi, Theresa spoke up at this moment.

She made her own decision.

"In that case, I'll decide..."

P.S.: The aftereffects of a cold are really unpleasant, so everyone should make sure to get plenty of rest.

Chapter 78: Is this really possible?

"Cooperation is fine, but a marriage alliance is unnecessary."

Although Theresa had a smile on her face and spoke in a gentle tone.

However, the words he spoke were extremely forceful, giving no chance for rebuttal whatsoever.

"why?"

Mrs. Chen Qiuxu still wanted to know the reason.

Upon hearing her question, Kal'tsit spoke up.

Her gaze was calm, her tone indifferent, and her words clear.

“I am well aware of the concerns of Longmen and Yan Kingdom.”

"They simply know how powerful the doctor is and are worried that cooperating with us will make them feel controlled by us."

"But if they don't cooperate with us, and let someone as powerful as the Doctor go out there, who knows when he might become our enemy."

"I am very worried, and I can't even eat or sleep."

"And marriage happens to be the best way to solve this problem."

"Especially people we know well, and people of high status."

"Regardless of whether this marriage has a substantial relationship, as long as this connection exists."

"So as long as we cooperate well from now on, we don't need to worry about us becoming their enemies."

"So, in summary, what you want is nothing more than three points."

"One concern is that we might unilaterally break the contract."

"Secondly, I'm worried that the doctor might become your enemy."

"Thirdly, we are worried that we will grow out of control into a behemoth, causing you sleepless nights."

"It's called cooperation, but in the end it's because we're too afraid of the Doctor's power, so we have this mentality of 'we must control him; if we can't control him, we must restrict him.'"

"If you can't restrict them, you must try to win them over and make them friends."

"I'm quite familiar with this kind of political stuff."

Kal'tsit laid everything out clearly: politics is, in fact, the art of compromise.

Both Yan and Lungmen felt threatened by Skadi's power, but they also knew they couldn't control her, so this compromise was reached.

Program.

Once the marriage alliance is successful, Babel and the Doctor will essentially be bound to the war machine of Lungmen and Yan Kingdom.

At that time, there will be no need to worry about becoming enemies.

Even if something happens, it can be resolved through discussion and compromise.

This was indeed a good approach, and it marked the first time Skadi had truly become involved in these political events.

Kal'tsit's explanation seemed to enlighten Skadi, and she understood her current position.

"Well, since we've brought it up, let's just say it directly."

In terms of politics, it has been a matter of mediation from the very beginning.

Once everything is laid out clearly, there's no need to beat around the bush anymore.

“Actually, even if I didn’t do this, they would have found someone else.”

“But I don’t want it to be like this. I want to fight for Huijie and also want to reduce the restrictions on you.”

"After all, I have my own ideas and I have a lot of goodwill towards you. I don't want you to be restricted by them."

"However, it seems I'm being a bit wishful."

"You can decide this yourselves."

"If you don't want a marriage alliance, then make things clear with Longmen."

"Then we just need to come up with an alternative solution."

"I'm sorry to bother you like this."

Madam Chen stood up and bowed to them.

She understood the ins and outs of the matter, which is why she volunteered to come here.