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At this moment, seeing everyone's agreement, Nie Bing continued to look at Xiao Ce.

"Sean Aurelius, you're very good at reading people. Do you think everyone here really wants to support me?"

Nie Bing admires Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce) in front of him because he feels that what he does always touches the heart.

After listening to Nie Bing's words, Xiao Ce smiled and said, "President, do you want me to tell the truth?"

Nie Bing nodded: "Of course."

Xiao Ce then said to Nie Bing, "It's actually quite simple. Although they've dispelled their doubts, it's unlikely they'll truly give you their full and unconditional support..."

Nie Bing glanced at the people present.

The people present all looked extremely awkward...

Although Xiao Ce had just spoken their minds, he was now saying what they really wanted to say.

They were still somewhat unhappy that Xiao Ce had always represented them.

So, the clan leaders standing to the side simply cleared their throats.

"Sean, if you want to express something, then just say it's your own thought, there's no need for us to be dragged into it, and your opinions don't represent ours..."

Once one person started speaking, the patriarchs of the other families began to chime in.

“That’s right, Sean. Just talk about yourself... don’t talk about us... have you communicated with us? How do you know what we’re thinking?”

"That's right, that's right, Sean, just say it's yourself..."

Looking at these people, each one of them was acting innocent despite having gotten a good deal, which was indeed laughable.

Xiao Ce has seen and experienced all sorts of storms along his journey...

"Gentlemen, isn't what I just said something you all truly believe? I saw you all nodding faster than anyone else..."

After Xiao Ce said this, they looked somewhat embarrassed and said, "That was just now, this is now..."

Xiao Ce continued to maintain an innocent expression and said to the crowd, "So, everyone, what you mean is... what I said earlier was wrong, and that's not what you think? You're willing to unconditionally support the Chairman, right?"

"If that's the case, then I really misspoke... I didn't expect all your families to be so selfless. You have no conditions, but we will have ours... Anyway, everyone knows about the Aurelius family... the Aurelius family prioritizes profit..."

"Our family will support the Illuminati and its president. However, I still feel there are many things I need to say in advance..."

"I think we should make some unpleasant things clear upfront so that our future cooperation will be smooth sailing. This also represents the sincerity of the Aurelius family. Chairman, do you think I'm right?"

Xiao Ce looked at Nie Bing with a sincere expression as he spoke.

Seeing Xiao Ce's witty remarks leave the family patriarchs present speechless for a moment, Nie Bing noticed that Xiao Ce's witty remarks had left them speechless.

Her impression of Xiao Ce improved somewhat.

The reason is simple: the Westerners she knew were completely different from what he had imagined.

Although it is said that the West is a civilized place.

However, Nie Bing came into contact with Westerners, and their thinking was extremely closed-minded.

That's what makes it so magical.

Therefore, what Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce) was doing was truly eye-opening for him...

Therefore, Nie Bing nodded to Xiao Ce, "Sean Aurelius, you're right. I invited you all here for no other reason than that I feel we're all not very familiar with each other..."

"Although we are still the Illuminati, everyone knows that we are different from the Illuminati of the past... I think we can make some changes..."

After Nie Bing said this, their expressions immediately became somewhat awkward.

Seeing the awkward expressions on their faces, Nie Bing added another sentence.

"Of course, I think these changes are simply aimed at making things better for all of us..."

"However, how to make it better requires everyone's collective wisdom... After all, the Illuminati belongs to all of us, not just me... So, I think Mr. Sean is right... As I've said before, I never mind listening to different voices, and I'm still not afraid of different voices... I think the more heated we argue at the negotiating table, the smoother our cooperation will be below..."

Nie Bing continued to speak in the same way Xiao Ce had before.

Moreover, it's unclear whether Nie Bing was inspired by Xiao Ce at this moment.

Her condition is also gradually improving...

Nie Bing's words made the expressions on the faces of those who had just criticized Xiao Ce somewhat awkward.

Who is Xiao Ce?

He's not the kind of person who can be easily criticized.

Xiao Ce then said, "President, perhaps all the presidents are selfless and dedicated. Their thoughts may differ from mine... So, on behalf of myself... our Aurelius family needs to see what changes your new president will bring to us. Will it remain the same as before, or will there be a redistribution of power, or perhaps some reduction in our interests..."

"We can then make further preparations based on your attitude and policies. Of course, there's also the matter of what we gain and what we give; I believe it's proportional... Please just tell us what you need us to do..."

As he spoke, Xiao Ce turned to Cassivs and said, "Third Brother, all of this was your idea... Do you think there's anything I've missed?"

Cassivs was extremely satisfied with Xiao Ce's performance.

He thought he had some skills, but Xiao Ce's series of actions were intricately linked.

Finally, they didn't forget to give all the credit to her.

No wonder he is the master of East Asia; he truly lives up to his reputation.

Just then, Cassivs said to Nie Bing beside him, "President, this is our opinion... We still believe that thorough communication will be helpful for our future cooperation..."

"Of course, the heads of other families may be selfless. But this has always been the creed of our Aurelius family..."

Nie Bing listened to the words of the brothers, Cassivs and Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce), and was very satisfied.

She wasn't afraid; these people were willing to negotiate.

The problem is that these individuals might be vague about their conditions, leaving the relationship ambiguous.

This inevitably makes some things ambiguous...

Say what you have to say!

She couldn't help but feel a fondness for Cassivus and Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce).

After all, she had originally planned to use the Joels family and the Mergrave family under her command as a foundation...

Surprisingly, while these two families were indeed adept at flattery, they were truly incapable of leading the charge...

Fortunately, the outcome is still good...

Therefore, Nie Bing then addressed the other family patriarchs beside him.

"Fellow clan leaders, you need not feel burdened. If you have any opinions, please speak them directly. As I have said before, this marks a new era for the Illuminati. I do not know how authoritative the previous Illuminati were... but at this moment, I am here to discuss matters with you. We still believe there are things we can talk about..."

Nie Bing's words at this moment made the people who had just criticized Xiao Ce look embarrassed, and for a moment they didn't know what to say...

If they say no, then if they then offer some favorable terms, wouldn't that be tantamount to giving up their own position?

But to say there is any truth to it is that he just mentioned Xiao Ce, and now he's essentially contradicting himself.

Just then, Xiao Ce said to the clan leaders beside him, "Clan leaders, you don't need to be embarrassed. Actually, your intentions were good... However, the guild leader said that we should say something upfront... Of course, you are right, what I said just now may not have been what you meant. But now that the guild leader has said so, you should have this idea, right?"

Seeing the awkward expressions on their faces, Xiao Ce smiled at them and offered them a way out.

The reason is simple: he didn't come here to argue.

After all, Xiao Ce was doing this for his own purposes and didn't want them to waste any time.

These family patriarchs are no longer naive youngsters.

Seeing the way out offered by Xiao Ce, they readily accepted it.

"Sean, you're right. We misunderstood what you meant earlier. Now we understand and agree with what you're saying..."

"That's right, Sean, you didn't make yourself clear from the beginning. We thought you were going to directly state your conditions... to ask the chairman for benefits... We felt that taking advantage of someone in a vulnerable situation wasn't our style..."

None of the family patriarchs who have survived to this day are inflexible...

They were each trying to make amends for themselves.

Just when Nie Bing thought that Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce) was going to say a few sarcastic things to them.

To Nie Bing's surprise, Xiao Ce didn't argue.

This made her feel more favorably toward Sean Aurelius (Xiao Ce).

Actually, from Xiao Ce's perspective...

If Xiao Ce really wanted to humiliate them, he could easily provoke them all into a rage.

But there's no need for that...

Everyone seems to be saying that.

Nie Bing then addressed the crowd, "Alright, everyone, since you all share the same opinion as Sean, I think it's necessary to say a few words..."

"Although the Illuminati is now a new organization, all your previous benefits will remain unchanged... We will not make any changes; in fact, we will give you even more benefits and power..."

"Actually, the root cause of the chaos in the Western world before was that the power of your twelve families was still too small. You only controlled the financial aspects, but did not truly control any countries... No matter what, you are just a family, and you haven't gotten involved in military or political affairs, right?"

The family members nodded in agreement, and many of them brightened up upon hearing Nie Bing's words.

In reality, apart from families like the Aurelius family who genuinely don't want power or involvement in military and political affairs, the other families here all harbor ambitions.

That is to interfere in the military and political affairs of the countries they live in.

However, the Illuminati had previously given them an unwritten rule that the twelve families could not interfere in the affairs of their respective countries, including those of other countries.

The Illuminati can grant them power, allowing them to monopolize businesses in various countries, but the bottom line is that they cannot interfere with the military and political affairs of those countries.

The Illuminati's actions are actually a form of checks and balances, a way of mutually restraining each other.

This will create a balance.

At the national level, the people are the foundation, and they possess military power. However, the economic lifeline and the lifeline of various commodities are in the hands of those families.

As for those families, even if they have money, they don't have the strength.

Therefore, they are in a state of mutual need and mutual checks and balances; only under such circumstances can the Illuminati gain an advantage...

Therefore, if the Illuminati were willing to grant them more power, these family patriarchs would naturally be happy.

After all, no matter how much money you have, without the corresponding military force to protect your assets, that money is ultimately not secure...

They all looked at these people with excitement...

"So, the reason I invited you here this time is to give you more power."

Upon hearing her words, their eyes lit up.

Xiao Ce, standing to the side, immediately frowned slightly.

Because Xiao Ce felt this was a trap...

However, although Xiao Ce felt it was a trap, he didn't say anything...

Several family patriarchs excitedly asked, "President, do you mean we can interfere in military and political affairs?"

Nie Bing nodded, then said to them, "That's right, it's not really interference. These matters were originally under your control... In fact, the separation of military and political affairs from your civil and financial affairs previously caused delays in many of our Western systems..."

Some family patriarchs nodded, while others looked somewhat doubtful...

"Gentlemen, you've all probably noticed this problem to some extent, right..."

Some people nodded, some shook their heads...

Seeing this, Nie Bing smiled and said, "It's okay if you don't understand, I'll explain it to you..."