"I'll just wait a bit longer then. A person who can freely come and go from Rose Manor is certainly worth the wait."
The middle-aged elder, Elder Wei, nodded slightly, which could be taken as an agreement with Xue Mei's words.
However, Xue Mei did not know Lin Fei's true identity, which had considerable renown under Elder Wei's name.
And indeed, Xue Mei's ability to control the vast Thorny Rose gang was due, in large part, to her personal capabilities. But most importantly, it was because Elder Wei backed her.
After Xue Mei's father's death, Thorny Rose plunged into chaos. Xue Mei was appointed by her father to take over, but as a woman, how could she command everyone's respect? Many did not acknowledge her leadership, and it seemed as if Thorny Rose would disintegrate. In the end, Elder Wei stepped forward and settled the turmoil, securing Xue Mei's position as the Chairman of Thorny Rose.
