"Xin Hui, since your elder brother has passed and everyone has strongly recommended, I, Third Grandfather, will temporarily act as the head of the family to handle your elder brother's affairs."
Third Master Bai Zhanhong said with a serious expression, and everyone nodded in agreement.
These people were all from the collateral branches of the Bai family. Now, they all hoped that Bai Zhanhong would take the position, which would elevate their own status accordingly.
Bai Xin Hui was displeased. "I am a direct descendant. Why can't a woman be the head of the family? The Duan family can, and the Liu family can now too."
Duan Linglong of the Duan family was the current head, and Liu Chong of the Liu family, after being released, abdicated to Liu Jiaqi.
Bai Zhanhong also frowned. "Those two families were forced into it. Our Bai family is not without capable individuals."
"Xin Hui, be sensible and don't make trouble!"
"Yes, this matter is settled. Everyone, please go back and prepare. We will hold a banquet tonight to invite representatives from all sides!"
A group of people bypassed Bai Xin Hui and directly decided that Bai Zhanhong would be the new family head.
"You all..."
Bai Xin Hui was very angry, but no one paid her any attention.
Dragon's Coil No. 1.
Su Yang was busy organizing the information for various industries, completely overwhelmed.
Zhou Chengcheng brought him fruit and hot tea, massaging his shoulders with both hands.
"Director Su, would you like to take a break?"
"Chengcheng, where are the others?"
When Su Yang returned home, he found that Yang Man Ge and the others had not yet returned.
"Sister Lian Xin and the others have recruited many students, so they'll likely be back late. Sister Wan Ying is resting on the second floor."
Zhou Chengcheng tucked her legs in and sat next to Su Yang.
She was home alone today and had specifically changed into a black fishnet mini-skirt maid outfit.
"Director Su, this is a new outfit from the head office. Do you think it looks good?"
Su Yang touched it and tugged at it. "It's not bad, soft and elastic enough."
"Then, Director Su, would you like to see other styles? Shall we go upstairs?"
Zhou Chengcheng smiled slightly and affectionately hugged Su Yang's neck.
"I still have work to do..."
"Director Su, you can't be so biased. I was the first one here, yet you prioritized rewarding Sister Wan Ying..."
Zhou Chengcheng said with a wronged expression and burrowed into Su Yang's embrace, tickling him.
Su Yang typed with one hand and used the other to scratch Zhou Chengcheng, making her giggle uncontrollably.
"Director Su, you sit on the sofa. Chengcheng can do it herself..."
Zhou Chengcheng took a deep breath and reached for Su Yang's belt.
Just then, there was a series of urgent knocks on the door.
--Knock, knock, knock, knock!
"Annoying, guests have to come at a time like this."
Zhou Chengcheng reluctantly got up, tidied her clothes, and opened the door.
Bai Xin Hui lowered her head and apologized. "I'm sorry, I have an urgent matter to see Young Master Su about."
"Come in."
As soon as Bai Xin Hui entered, she knelt on the floor.
"Young Master Su, my grandfather just passed away, and the Bai family is already picking a new head. They want to have my Third Grandfather take over."
Su Yang remembered that Bai Xin Hui also aspired to be the head of the Bai family.
She was an ambitious woman, longing for the achievements of Duan Linglong and wanting to become a powerful figure in Songhai.
"You grew up with Grandpa Bai. Isn't there anyone who supports you, the young lady of the family?"
Bai Xin Hui looked wronged. "My parents passed away early, and my only grandfather is also gone. I haven't had time to establish my network, and they've already made their move..."
"Then what do you need me to do, or rather, what benefits can I get?"
Su Yang's words were direct; he didn't want to be a free laborer.
Bai Xin Hui gritted her teeth and secretly made a decision.
As it happened, there were no other women around today, so she took the initiative to unbuckle Su Yang's belt.
"Xin Hui, you need to think carefully."
"Young Master Su, it's not just for myself. I also envy Yang Man Ge and the others for finding their loved ones and having a strong backing, allowing them to pursue their dreams with all their might."
"So, no matter what, I won't regret my choice today."
With that, Bai Xin Hui leaned in.
Su Yang closed his laptop and pulled her. "Let me test the quality of this new table."
"Mmm... Young Master Su, take it easy. I'm afraid..."
Bai Xin Hui braced herself on the wooden table, took a deep breath, and sweat beaded on her forehead.
The table was of good quality, but its four legs wobbled and creaked incessantly.
Bai Xin Hui, dressed in a simple white dress, swayed gracefully.
"Young Master Su, give me some tissues..."
Su Yang glanced at her. "It's fine, we can just rinse it off later."
"I'm afraid if I stain my clothes, those old folks back home will nag me again."
Bai Xin Hui frowned, unsure if she was annoyed by the Bai family or if she was in pain.
At the same time, a mechanical voice sounded in Su Yang's mind.
[Congratulations to the host for successfully caring for Bai Xin Hui, gaining ten years of lifespan!]
[Congratulations to the host for completing a hidden achievement. Bai Xin Hui's favorability towards you has reached 100%. Reward: Lamborghini Concepts (White), valued at 380 million!]
--Damn, the system is giving away cars again?
"System, where is my new car?"
[Host, it has been delivered to your villa's parking lot.]
"Excellent!"
Su Yang was overjoyed and patted the bewildered Bai Xin Hui.
An hour later.
Bai Xin Hui leaned on the sofa, barely able to stand.
"Young Master Su, I need to go back and handle my grandfather's funeral!"
"Wait, I'll take you back."
Su Yang grabbed the car keys, helped Bai Xin Hui into the car, and drove towards the Bai family residence.
...
The Bai family mansion.
Under the eaves of the main gate, white streamers and chrysanthemums were hung everywhere.
Invited guests were arriving, but they were strangely not going to pay respects to Bai Zhan Chen.
Instead, they went to the main hall and chatted and laughed with Bai Zhan Hong and the others.
"Brother Bai, congratulations, congratulations! I believe with you as the head of the family, the Bai family will surely return to its peak!"
"With Brother Bai leading the Bai family, it will surely surpass its past!"
These were all second-rate families from Songhai. At this moment, they were all trying to curry favor with Bai Zhan Hong.
Bai Zhan Hong was also a little too pleased with himself, showing no intention of handling his elder brother Bai Zhan Chen's funeral.
A young member of the Bai family asked, "Family Head, I'm afraid that girl Bai Xin Hui won't agree!"
"What can she do if she disagrees? A mere woman, is she worthy of being the family head?"
Bai Zhan Hong said dismissively and snorted.
"What about Su Yang? He's also a popular figure in Songhai right now!"
While some in the Bai family were happy, others were worried.
Su Yang had money and influence, and he knew many influential people. They were naturally anxious.
"Hmph, what is he? I'm not without backing!"
Bai Zhan Hong sneered. "I recently met a powerful figure from the capital. With him around, our Bai family fears no one!"
Bai Xin Hui, who had walked in from outside, questioned her clansmen, "What do you mean? My grandfather has passed away, shouldn't you be attending the wake and receiving guests for their condolences?"
Bai Xin Hui had just taken Su Yang to offer incense and found no clansmen at her grandfather's mourning hall.
She was very angry, and more so, disheartened.
Bai Zhan Hong said dismissively, "Isn't my elder brother's funeral being handled by his subordinates? I'm already this old, do you expect me to kneel?"
"Then what about them?"