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Yuan Qing was anxious to persuade Old Master Jiang. She said in a low voice, âBrother, donât be foolish at this time! I donât agree with what you said about the heir. Qiao Nian grew up in Rao City and was raised by someone else. How long has she been in Beijing? What does she know at her age? She only knows how to study⦠How can she inherit the Jiang family? Even if you donât like Xianrou, thereâs still Jiang Yao. Jiang Yao entered Tian Chen in his early twenties. His future is limitless. Isnât he more suitable than Qiao Nian?â
Old Master Jiang was expressionless. His expression did not change because of her words, but his tone was firm. âWhat I have decided will not change.â
âBut!â Yuan Qing was restless and looked a little anxious.
She was anxious.
She had been currying favor with the Jiang familyâs second branch for more than ten years.
This was so that in a hundred years, Jiang Zongnanâs family could take care of her descendants on account of their âsensibleâ elder.n/o/vel/b//in dot c//om
Old Master Jiang suddenly said that the heir of the Jiang family was Qiao Nian, shattering all her beautiful dreams.
She had not forgotten how she had jumped up and down to protect the second branch when they were splitting the assets.
That time, she could say that she had offended the eldest branch completely.
In the past, she didnât care about this matter. If she offended him, so be it. Jiang Zongjin was just a poor teacher, and Qiao Nian was just a student. She wasnât afraid that they would hate her in the future as long as she clung to the second branch.
Howeverâ¦
Old Master Jiang suddenly said that the Jiang family would be handed over to Qiao Nian in the future. This was undoubtedly a blow to Yuan Qing, who had always relied on the Jiang familyâs protection to survive in Beijing.
How could she not be anxious? She was even more anxious than the second branch of the family. She was so anxious that it was as if there were nails on her stool. She didnât know whether to sit.
Therefore, even though Old Master Jiang had already said that he wouldnât change his mind, Yuan Qing still braced herself and stammered. âBut Qiao Nian isnât suitable! Sheâs still studying and doesnât have much ability. How can she lead the Jiang familyâs future development? She canât even manage herself well.â
âAunt, please have some self-respect!â Jiang Zongjin had already recovered from his initial shock. His expression suddenly darkened when he heard Yuan Qing say âQiao Nian isnât suitableâ. His eyes were cold and domineering as he berated in a low voice, âIâm in charge of my daughter. Itâs not up to Aunt to interfere.â
Yuan Qing couldnât maintain her composure. She tightened her grip and her face turned red. She said sarcastically, âIâm your elder. How can you speak to me like that? Are all of you so disrespectful to your elders now?â
âThatâs enough. You canât be considered an official elder.â Old Master Jiang glanced at her indifferently with an obvious warning in his eyes. âI didnât call you here to teach me how to do things. Just sit there and listen. You donât have to express your opinion. Go back to your house if you donât want to hear it.â
Yuan Qing was embarrassed by his straightforward words. She couldnât say a word for a moment. She sat there awkwardly and did not dare to make a sound.
âThese two matters are settled.â After announcing the two matters, Old Master Jiang looked tired. There was a layer of green under his eyelids, and he did not look well.
He waved his hand and said to the Jiang family members, âYou guys can go back first.â
Tang Wanru and the others did not look too good, especially Jiang Yao and Jiang Xianrou. Their expressions were extremely ugly.