Divine Lucky Star

After all, it was a competition for the future Clan Leader, and Fang Wenbin had started much later than others, not by just a little bit. Now that he finally had a chance, although it wasn't for a long period, at least it was an opportunity, so he discussed the rule very seriously.

"The election for the future Clan Leader is not just about making enough money," Fang Wenbin explained carefully to Wang Hao, "In fact, it is divided into three aspects. The first aspect is the ability to make money, earning ten billion from one billion in three years. However, I got this qualification a bit too late, with only one year and two months left, so the chance is not great."

Wang Hao had heard about this before and nodded, "Okay, and then?"

"Then comes insight," Fang Wenbin continued, "After all, for our kind of large family, insight is very important. No matter what you plan to do, it has to have a great future prospect. For example, engaging in illegal things like illegal fundraising can earn a large sum of money quickly, but our family does not acknowledge such activities. So, we can only engage in industries that have good prospects and are legitimate. Furthermore, it includes insight in employing people. After all, no matter what, a family this large cannot rely on just one person, so discovering real talent is also very important."

Wang Hao could understand this point as well.

For the stable development of the family, strategic vision and business tactics were also very important.

If one engaged in illegal methods, one might amass a wealth indeed in a short time, but it would be like a ticking time bomb; once it exploded, the loss would not be trivial.

The four major families have stood to this day because they have such principles and could not do without them.

"And the third point?" Wang Hao asked again, "I can understand the insight and making money abilities, but the third one is..."

"The third point, this one is very difficult," Fang Wenbin sighed, "Actually, this is the hardest of them all, and it requires family members to contribute to society while making money. Naturally, it doesn't have to be hands-on personally, but it definitely has to be people under your command."

Wang Hao: "..."

The first two points were manageable, but this third one...

"Wow, it's no wonder the four major families have stood for so many years without falling," Wang Hao almost wanted to applaud this rule, "Just with this rule alone, at least from the national perspective, they wouldn't easily touch you all."

This was indeed a bold statement from Wang Hao.

One could fully imagine why the four major families were called so; such large-scale familial conglomerates could not possibly escape the higher-levels of the state's considerations. Not to mention direct management or takeover, at the very least, they must have some defensive measures, right?

But with this third requirement in place, at least on the surface, there were no objections.

Look, our family not only makes money but we also do charity, we contribute to society.

Would you have the nerve to interfere with such a family business? Just give the word where we're needed, we guarantee it to work, no discounts!

"Yeah," Fang Wenbin nodded, "Actually, we understand the principle that 'a tall tree catches the wind.' Right now, who knows how many people are jealous of us, waiting to watch us fall. This point is clear to almost everyone in the four major families. Despite our glorious facade, the pressure on each of us is not small. But there's no helping it, having come this far, we only have the option to move forward. Honestly, Brother Hao, I have to tell you, do I want the position of the future Clan Leader? Yes, I do. But really, even if I don't get it, it's not a big deal. One reason is that it's just too difficult; I started too late. The other is that becoming the future Clan Leader isn't necessarily a good thing."

Hearing Fang Wenbin say this, Wang Hao suddenly sneered and said with a smile, "Old Fang, you're still saying all these things to me? If you want it, just say you want it, and we'll work hard for it. Saying 'even if I don't get it, it's not a big deal,' if it really wasn't a big deal, would you be wasting words with me?"

"Hehe, hehe," Embarrassed by Wang Hao's words, Fang Wenbin blushed and awkwardly said, "The Clan Leader of the four major families, who wouldn't want that? But isn't that just too difficult? Earning ten billion in one year is almost an impossible task."

At this point, Bai Yaning finally spoke up.

"It is very difficult," Bai Yaning thought carefully and then said, "But I don't think it's hopeless."

"Really?" Fang Wenbin asked in surprise, "Is there really hope?"

"You see that bad guy's expression," Bai Yaning made a face at Wang Hao, "Does he look like it's completely impossible?"

Fang Wenbin looked at Wang Hao, and indeed, he was stroking his chin with a mysterious smile, looking inscrutable as if he was already ninety percent sure of something...

"Brother Hao!" Fang Wenbin immediately knelt, hugging Wang Hao's thigh, "Brother Hao, help me, Brother Hao! As the saying goes, 'A man fights for a moment of breath, and Buddha receives a stick of incense.' This time I must prove that I can do it! Even if I don't become the future Clan Leader, as long as there is a glimmer of hope, I will give it my all! So those guys can't always say I'm nothing but a playboy good for nothing..."

"Alright, alright, I know you want it," Wang Hao slapped Fang Wenbin's hand away fiercely, "Image, remember your image! As for this matter, I wasn't originally very confident, but it's not without hope. Anyway, talking about it here is useless, let's go back to the city, gather Zhao and the others, I don't think it will be a big problem."

Not a big problem!

That was the phrase he was waiting for!

Fang Wenbin immediately became excited, laughing loudly, "Hahaha, Brother Hao, I was waiting for you to say that! If you say it's not a big problem, then it definitely isn't! Alright, I'll go report to Great-grandfather, and since there's nothing left to do here, let's aim to leave tonight!"

Eh? Leaving already?

Wang Hao looked around, and indeed, it was hard to part with such a pristine and scenic place...

"Alright then," Wang Hao nodded, "I need to use the restroom. Let me know tonight."

"Got it," Fang Wenbin was out the door.

After Fang Wenbin left, Bai Yaning looked at Wang Hao and asked, "Wang Hao, are you really confident? What are you planning to do? Generally, to reach that level of billions, regular small tricks won't cut it. Do you have some big plan?"

"There is a plan," Wang Hao touched his chin and said, "The key issue is time, just one year... it's indeed a bit rushed. Anyway, let's not talk about it for now, I'm off to the restroom. We have dinner soon."

"Oh, go ahead," Bai Yaning nodded, "I'll rest for a bit."

Wang Hao then left.

Inside the bathroom in the yard, Wang Hao took out a dice for luck and murmured, "Dice, let's not waste words, just show me a clear path, may luck be on my side... please, fortune, be on my side..."

Saying this, he shook the luck dice in his palm and then tossed it to the ground. When the dice stopped, he was immediately stunned!

"Divine-level Luck!"