The Yue family head sat in his chair, Yue Cheng Dong and Yue Cheng Zhong standing on either side of him. Yue Cheng Feng brought over a cup of warm tea.
The Yue family head casually accepted the tea from Yue Cheng Feng and took a sip, moistening his throat before speaking, "Second brother, speak."
"I won't argue with you for now about your malicious transfer of Yue Corporation's assets, moving a priceless mine to your granddaughter." Second Master Yue glanced sideways at the Yue family head, lifting his eyelids. "Anyway, the mine has collapsed now, so there's no point in dwelling on it.
Let's just talk about how, since you became the patriarch, our Yue Corporation's business has not improved in recent years; it has even deteriorated.
I consulted a master, and your fate is not suited to be the patriarch of the Yue family. I think you should be sensible and step down yourself."
"Heh." Hearing Second Master Yue's words, the Yue family head was amused to the point of anger. "You, consulted a master and found out I'm not suited to be the Yue family patriarch?
Did you also have them calculate for your son and daughter?
They haven't missed a single share of Yue Corporation's dividends. Yue Feng is one thing; even though Yue Lan married into the Yu family, I haven't shorted her share at all.
What have they brought to Yue Corporation?" The Yue family head had initially thought Second Master Yue was coming to offer condolences.
He didn't expect him to be adding insult to injury.
In recent years, the Yue family head had treated his younger brother's lineage very well; they hadn't missed their rightful shares. For Yue Feng's wedding and Yue Lan's marriage, the betrothal gifts and dowries were all provided by the main Yue family. They had also been given some of Yue Corporation's dry shares. What more could they be unsatisfied with?
"Of course, I did. The master said they just lack an opportunity to soar and transform into dragons in water," Second Master Yue said solemnly, tapping the edge of the table.
"Pfft." This time, even the three Yue brothers couldn't help but laugh.
"What's so funny!" Second Master Yue frowned unhappily. "How are they much worse than you!"
"Are you sure? Besides old clients, all of Yue Corporation's projects worth over a hundred million were negotiated by me," Yue Cheng Dong said, his lips twitching. "Yue Cheng Zhong handles the maintenance of clients under ten million. Cheng Feng just won the championship in the National Jewelry Design Competition, and the latest quarter's jewelry design was launched by Cheng Feng, with pre-orders reaching 136 million alone."
"Yue Feng and Yue Lan were blocked by petty people from their destiny, otherwise their achievements would be no less than yours!" Second Master Yue firmly believed he was the chosen one of destiny, and any problems were caused by the Yue family head's lineage blocking his path. "You are ungrateful, shameless, and dare to bully others? Who gave you the guts!"
Seeing the entitled attitude of Second Master Yue's family, the three Yue brothers felt a sense of weariness.
"Alright, stop the fuss." The Yue family head was preoccupied with Xia Qing Tian's matters and truly had no mood to deal with the unreasonable Second Master Yue's family today. "Cheng Feng, see them out."
"Yue Chang Shan! Who is fussing with you! I'm telling you! It's fine if you're trying to ruin yourself, but you can't drag down the Yue family! The Yue family isn't just Yue Chang Shan's Yue family!" Second Master Yue, seeing the Yue family head's dismissive attitude, became even more furious. "The master said long ago that your fate carries misfortune!
You've caused Yue Corporation's business to decline and you won't stop, you've caused the death of your own daughter and granddaughter, and you still won't stop?"
Second Master Yue's words were like a poisoned knife piercing the Yue family head's heart, causing him to spit out a mouthful of blood on the spot.
"Dad!" Seeing their father spit blood, the three Yue brothers' faces changed immediately, and they surrounded the Yue family head.
Upon seeing the Yue family head vomit blood, Second Master Yue's family became even more smug.
"What? Did I hit the nail on the head?" Second Master Yue grew more pleased.
"You!" The Yue family head shakily raised his hand to point at Second Master Yue.
He never imagined he would hear such words from his own brother, whom he had always tolerated.
"It's the truth! Yue Ning Yan died not long ago, and Xia Qing Tian died in the mine collapse, wasn't it because of you? I say this is retribution for your unworthiness! Your fate carries misfortune!" Second Master Yue spoke with increasing satisfaction. "Hurry up and give up your position as patriarch before you completely drag down the Yue Corporation!"
After saying this, Second Master Yue didn't forget to give the three Yue brothers a cold, mocking glance. "Perhaps heaven will take pity on you and leave you with an heir."
Hearing these undisguised curses, the faces of the three Yue brothers turned completely grim.
"Qing Tian's life is still uncertain! Uncle, why are you so sure Qing Tian won't return?" Yue Cheng Feng said coldly. "If Uncle doesn't speak kindly for himself, isn't he afraid he won't even leave an heir?"
As soon as Yue Cheng Feng finished speaking, Yu Yue Qiang felt that Yue Cheng Feng was implying he was no longer a man and couldn't have heirs. His entire face turned red, and like an enraged wild boar, he charged at Yue Cheng Feng, landing a punch on Yue Cheng Feng's nose.
Immediately, Yue Cheng Feng's nose began to bleed. Yu Yue Qiang didn't stop; before anyone could react, he landed two more punches to Yue Cheng Feng's face and kicked towards Yue Cheng Feng's crotch. His eyes were sinister, showing an intent to cripple Yue Cheng Feng as well, but Yue Cheng Zhong managed to intervene.
Seeing his brother being beaten, Yue Cheng Dong also became enraged and stepped forward to slap Yu Yue Qiang twice. Yu Yue Qiang's fleshy face immediately swelled by two sizes.
"How dare you hit my son!" Yue Lan, seeing Yu Yue Qiang get hit, naturally wouldn't stand for it. She stepped forward like a mother hen protecting her chicks, shielding Yu Yue Qiang behind her.
Yue Cheng Dong did not hit women, but he endured several blows from Yue Lan, his face drawing blood before Yue Cheng Zhong pulled him away.
Seeing the chaotic scene, the Yue family head spat out another mouthful of blood, slumping onto the chair.
"Yue Chang Shan, it wasn't enough that you caused your granddaughter's death, do you want to beat my grandson to death too?" Second Master Yue slammed the table and roared. "I'm telling you! Don't blame me for not remembering our years of brotherhood! You must hand over the position of patriarch today! Otherwise... humph..."
"Otherwise, what?" a female voice asked, her tone cold.
"Xia! Xia Qing Tian?!" Yue Lan turned around and saw the person who had arrived, her face turning as pale as a sheet. "Are you human or ghost!"
Xia Qing Tian ignored Yue Lan and strode quickly towards the Yue family head. "Grandpa!"
The Yue family head looked at Xia Qing Tian, his clouded eyes brightening again. He tremblingly extended his hand. "Qing Tian!"
"Grandpa, I'm sorry, I'm back late." Xia Qing Tian's gaze fell upon the Yue family head's pale face and the scarlet bloodstains. Her voice was suppressed with a hint of a sob.
"It's good that you're back... It's good that you're back..." The Yue family head tightly gripped Xia Qing Tian's hand, as if protecting a treasure that had been lost and found.
"Qing Tian!" The Yue brothers, seeing Xia Qing Tian return safely, all breathed a sigh of relief.
Xia Qing Tian looked at her three uncles, then turned and looked coldly at Second Master Yue's family.
She was angry.
"Guards, seal all the doors of the Yue residence," Xia Qing Tian commanded coldly.
"Xia Qing Tian! What do you want to do?" Yue Lan had a bad feeling.
"Close the doors and beat the dog, clean house!"