"Uncle is swallowing his pride to come here this time, just to beg you, for the sake of how much I doted on you back then, can you lend Uncle a sum of money?"
"Rest assured, this money will be considered a loan. Even if I, Bai He, have to smash pots and sell iron, or work like a horse and ox in my next life, I will definitely pay you back!"
By the end, Bai He's voice grew softer and softer, filled with humility and helplessness:
"Of course... if it's inconvenient for you here, or if Your Excellency Luo Nan disagrees, then... then forget it."
"Just pretend Uncle never came today..."
Hearing Bai He's tearful plea, Tang Yuehua's tears could no longer be held back and streamed down.
Although she felt chilled by the heartlessness of the Clear Sky Sect, and didn't have much emotional attachment to the Speed Clan either.
But toward the uncle right in front of her, she had an extremely deep emotional bond.
Back then, because her Spirit mutation failed, her Soul Power was trapped at rank nine for life, making her the laughingstock of the Clear Sky Sect.
In that Sect where strength was paramount, countless people sneered and mocked her.
In those darkest and most helpless days, aside from Big Brother Tang Xiao, Second Brother Tang Hao, and her father, only this uncle, Bai He, had never looked down on her.
Every time Bai He came to the Clear Sky Sect, he would bring her delicious food, stroke her head to comfort her, and tell her that every natural talent has its use.
Tang Yuehua had always kept this kindness deeply engraved in her heart.
"Uncle, please don't say anymore."
Tang Yuehua wiped away her tears, took a deep breath, and tried hard to calm her emotions.
She turned her head and looked at Luo Nan beside her:
"Luo Nan, this matter... I want to discuss it with you."
Luo Nan stood up and nodded: "Alright, let's go into the inner room to talk."
The two walked into the inner room, closed the door, and left Bai He in the outer living room.
"What? Soft-hearted?"
Tang Yuehua walked up to Luo Nan, gently leaned into his embrace, and sighed:
"Luo Nan, I know you don't like the Clear Sky Sect, nor do you like those freeloading relatives."
"But... Uncle is different."
"Back then in the Clear Sky Sect, when everyone mocked me as trash, only Uncle never looked down on me."
"I must repay this kindness."
"I understand."
Luo Nan reached out to stroke Tang Yuehua's silky long hair and said indifferently.
"I could tell just now outside."
"Since they are relatives from your side, and seeing that your relationship is not bad, just help if you are willing."
"Help whoever you want to help; Moon Pavilion can certainly afford this bit of money."
Hearing Luo Nan's domineering yet pampering words, a warm current surged in Tang Yuehua's heart.
She raised her head and kissed Luo Nan on the cheek:
"Thank you, Luo Nan. It's so good to have you."
"However..."
Tang Yuehua's brows furrowed slightly again, looking somewhat troubled.
"The problem now is, how should we help?"
"Isn't it fine to just give money directly?" Luo Nan raised an eyebrow.
"If you give him eighty or one hundred thousand gold coins, it will be enough for their Speed Clan to squander for several years."
"No."
Tang Yuehua shook her head decisively, displaying her shrewdness and wisdom as the master of Moon Pavilion and the social butterfly queen of Heaven Dou City.
"A peck of rice breeds gratitude, a bushel breeds enmity."
"Although the Speed Clan has fallen on hard times now, deep in their bones they still possess the pride of a Spirit Master."
"If I directly give them a large sum of money, that is called charity."
"For a short time, they might be filled with boundless gratitude toward us."
"But as time goes on, they will develop a psychological dependence and even feel that it is only natural."
Tang Yuehua sighed:
"Besides, if we give money directly, who knows if they will cherish it?"
"In case some unworthy descendants in the clan take it to squander, this money won't help them; instead, it will harm them."
"Then what do you mean?" Luo Nan asked.
Tang Yuehua pondered for a moment and said:
"I want to find a way out for them that allows them to survive in the long term."
"However, other than being fast, the Speed Clan knows nothing else."
"Although Moon Pavilion has a huge industry, most of it consists of etiquette training, antiques, calligraphy and painting, and high-end banquets. They simply cannot get involved in these."
Seeing Tang Yuehua's troubled expression, Luo Nan chuckled softly and reached out to pinch her nose:
"You, brilliant for a lifetime, yet muddle-headed for a moment. Since you know they excel at speed, why don't you make a fuss over this aspect?"
"Speed?" Tang Yuehua was slightly stunned, "What can pure speed do?"
"There are plenty of things it can do."
"Although Moon Pavilion is nominally an etiquette academy, in reality, you hold the largest and most core noble networking web of the Heaven Dou Empire in your hands."
"Every day, countless intelligence reports, letters, and even some shady secrets need to be passed among various nobles."
Luo Nan paused and continued:
"In the past, you always hired ordinary Spirit Masters or couriers to deliver them. Although the confidentiality is decent, the speed cannot be guaranteed."
"Since the Speed Clan has the number one speed in the world, and they are now driven to a dead end, urgently needing a backing."
"Then why don't you just hire them directly?"
Tang Yuehua's eyes instantly lit up, as if parting the clouds to see the clear blue sky.
"You mean... let the Speed Clan become Moon Pavilion's exclusive intelligence transmission and letter escort team?"
"Correct." Luo Nan nodded, "In the name of Moon Pavilion, you hire a few core members of the Speed Clan and offer them generous salaries."
"In this way, it not only resolves their urgent predicament but also preserves their dignity."
"More importantly, this is money earned through their own ability, so they will cherish this rare opportunity."
Luo Nan sneered: "If it's an employment relationship, then the initiative is in our hands."
"If they do well, we continue to use them, and can even expand the scale of employment."
"If they don't do well, or dare to harbor two hearts, we simply kick them out."
"This way, it can help your uncle and at the same time build an absolutely safe and efficient intelligence network for Moon Pavilion, killing two birds with one stone."
After listening to Luo Nan's analysis, Tang Yuehua was so excited that she threw her arms around Luo Nan's neck.
"Luo Nan, you are truly a Genius! This method is simply wonderful!"
Tang Yuehua said excitedly.
"In this way, Uncle and the others can not only survive but also regain their dignity as Spirit Masters!"
"That's naturally the case, just look at who your man is."
Luo Nan smiled smugly.
"Let's go, let's go out and tell that miserable uncle of yours this good news."
"Guessing his heart is about to jump out of his chest right now outside."
The two returned to the living room.
Sure enough, Bai He was sitting on the sofa, sitting on pins and needles.
Seeing Luo Nan and Tang Yuehua come out, he hurriedly stood up, rubbing the corners of his clothes nervously, his eyes filled with trepidation and expectation.
"Uncle, please sit." Tang Yuehua stepped forward, smilingly pressing Bai He back onto the sofa.
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