Victory in Life
Chapter 503
Having lived for over 80 years, Gale has seen too many such power struggles since he started doing business in the last era.
He didn't need to think about it to guess that there was more to the story than Lan had told.
Although he did not know what kind of person the other Hulls were, he knew very well what kind of person lan Hull was.
"You're my student, lan. You came with me for seven to eight years before your name became famous. I want to think that I know you well."
"Maybe in this incident, this young man named Jasper and Dawson Schuler has wronged you, but can you be honest with your conscience and admit that you were right all along?"
Facing Gale's question, Lan clenched her teeth and replied, "I did my business right, Mr. Hurlbutt. If I offend them, it means that I take on projects in the Southeastern Province and take advantage of them."
"But it's just ordinary business competition. If I lose, then, of course, I won't say anything about it. I will accept my failure."
"But they don't follow the rules here and they even use dirty tricks. Not only did they use their resources and strength in the Southeastern Province to suppress me, but they even crossed the line and hurt my family. They've ended the Hull family's lineage."
"It's more than disrespecting me! They don't respect all the businessmen from Haddock!"
Hearing that, Gale simply laughed and stared intently at Lan. "So, you forcibly dragged the Haddock Chamber of Commerce into it?"
"You mean if I didn't help you today, then it would be everyone's fault in the room? That it's gonna be my fault?"
lan stood up straight. "That's not what I mean, Mr. Hurlbutt."
Gale waved his hand indifferently and sighed. "I think I know very well whether that's what you mean or not, but I've decided that I don't want to care too much about things like that anymore."
"Many of your classmates and senior friends have come to me when they've been in trouble for the past few years, but have you ever seen me help them?"
lan felt her heart sink along with Gale's words.
Finally, Lan clenched her teeth and turned her head towards Gale. "Mr Hurlbutt, my father told me before he died that you owe him."
Gale's expression became furious.
The entire atmosphere in the hall froze along with his words.
lan felt her heart clogging her throat.
In front of his old teacher, Lan was well aware of how powerful this old man was.
A single order from him was enough to turn lan into a street rat as she walked out of the manor's door. Everyone will avoid it.
Unless he needs to, he doesn't want to threaten Gale.
After quite some time, Gale spoke, "In particular, I owe your father two kindnesses. The first one was repaid when your father asked me to accept you as my disciple. The second favor, I never had a chance to repay him. Are you sure you want to use it?"
"Think carefully, because I will help you if you decide to use this favor, but you will no longer be my disciple once this matter is over."
Lan's threat clearly made Gale angry, but an old man like him seemed to take the promise heavier than his own life. Therefore, he let Lan make a decision.
lan did not think too much about it and looked at Gale with hardened jaws. "Please help me, Mr Hurlbutt!"
Gale did not seem surprised by lan's choice. Both of his eyes were partially closed as he asked indifferently, "Alright. What do you want me to do?"