"Jiang Ran greets Grandpa Changgeng!" Jiang Ran bowed to Jiang Changgeng three times.
"Little Ran, sit! Jiang Ran, what's going on? "Jiang Changgeng nodded in satisfaction.
Jiang Ran straightened his back and placed his hands on his knees. He looked dignified and had the tough temperament of a soldier.
He said neither humbly nor arrogantly, "Grandpa, actually, it's not a big deal that my Third Uncle got beaten up. It's not a big deal. We're family. You even helped me study and join the army. I shouldn't be calculative!"
Then, he changed the topic and said worriedly, "I'm worried about Jiang Tian. He's so reckless and impulsive. It's fine in the Jiang family and Jiang Manor. Everyone spoils him. But outside … he'll be at a disadvantage! "
"Jiang Ran, this child, is amazing!"
Ninth Great Uncle, Jiang Shouren, Jiang Yangming, and the others all looked at him with admiration.
Jiang Ran's words were very appropriate and did not sound aggressive at all. His realm was high, but he hit the nail on the head. From the perspective of Jiang Tian's development, he wanted the Old Master to punish Jiang Tian.
Jiang Changgeng said slowly, "Okay, call Jiang Tian over. We'll see what he has to say!"
Jiang Lin walked out quickly and called Jiang Tian over.
Zhang Wanqing looked worried. Jiang Zhixing said softly but sternly, "Jiang Tian, you'd better admit your mistakes!"
Jiang Tian stood in the hall and said calmly, "I came to celebrate Grandpa's birthday. He stopped me from entering the village and said that Qingfeng had already removed my name from the family tree. I can't bear the surname Jiang."
He looked at Jiang Qingfeng and said calmly, "Qingfeng, do you think I should be beaten?"
"Qingfeng, is this true?" Jiang Changgeng's eyes flashed sharply.
"Grandpa, let me explain …" Jiang Qingfeng's face stiffened and he was filled with hatred.
Big Tooth Jiang can't do anything right. Why did he tell him what I said?
"Grandpa, my brother acted on his own initiative, but it's also for the sake of the Jiang family's development!"
Jiang Banxia sneered, "Three years ago, Jiang Tian stirred up a huge disaster. This time, before he could even warm his seat, he provoked Yu Qiang in Jinling stone gambling. If he returns to the Jiang Family, won't he bring disaster to the Jiang Family?"
"Yeah … Wasn't Jiang Tian kicked out of the family? Then don't ever come in again! "
"Yes, yes, yes. He's a troublemaker. What's the point of coming back?" another disciple said.
"Trash like him is not qualified to be a disciple of the Jiang Family. Brother Qingfeng, you did the right thing!"
Another disciple sneered.
"He dared to beat up the Young Master of Yanjing and even offended Yu Qiang. He must be tired of living. It's fine if he wants to die, but don't drag the Jiang Family down with him! What a scam! "
There were even some disciples who were furious.
"Are you done? Allow this old man to say a few words … "
A weak but dignified voice sounded.
It was Jiang Changgeng who spoke. The old man's prestige was not to be underestimated. Everyone immediately shut their mouths.
"Qingfeng, surname and name are the basic dignity of every disciple of the Jiang Family."
Jiang Changgeng's tone was still light at first, but gradually, the anger on his face grew and his voice became louder and louder.
"You can't deprive Jiang Tian of his surname without a family meeting. You're just a third-generation disciple. What right do you have to deprive him of his surname? You son of a bitch. Have you lived for more than thirty years in vain? "
Jiang Qingfeng was so scared that his whole body trembled. He lowered his eyes and said, "Grandpa, I know I'm wrong!"
Jiang Changgeng was angry and said coldly, "Jiang Zhuang is the root of the Jiang Family. Today, you don't let Jiang Tian in because of your own likes and dislikes. In the future, someone will dare to do the same to you! I now suspect that you're so narrow-minded that you don't have the ability to control the Medicine King Group! "
"…" Jiang Qingfeng was speechless and uneasy.
What did Jiang Tian do to deserve the old man's protection? He even began to question his own ability.
Everyone present was stunned. They didn't expect the old man to be so protective of Jiang Tian.
Many members of the Jiang Family frowned, shook their heads and sighed, thinking that Jiang Changgeng was too biased.
"Grandpa, how can you be so biased?"
Jiang Banxia was very beautiful and spoiled. Seeing her brother being scolded in public, she felt aggrieved and said,
"Jiang Tian beat up the Young Master of Yan Jing and caused a great disaster. His sin is unforgivable!"
"It's because grandpa treated him too lightly and indulged him that he became so arrogant. A few days ago, he provoked Yu Qiang again! "
Hearing this, Jiang Zhixing and his wife's faces stiffened and their eyes were filled with worry.
This was Jiang Tian's weakness, a fact that could never be changed.
Many members of the Jiang Family looked at Jiang Tian coldly, gloating and shaking their heads disdainfully.
You'll never be able to wash away this stain in your life. Every time it's mentioned, you have to admit your mistake and admit defeat.
For a moment, there was silence in the hall.
Everyone turned their heads to look at the old man, waiting to see what he would say.
"It's been three years, and I've never talked about it. Today, I have to say what I think!"
Jiang Changgeng said in a hoarse voice with anger on his face.
Many people's ears pricked up and their eyes were filled with excitement. They gloated over Jiang Tian's misfortune and looked forward to Jiang Tian's severe punishment.
"If Jiang Tian is guilty, then everyone here is guilty!"
"And I, Jiang Changgeng, am even more unforgivable. I should die to thank the ancestors of the Jiang Family!"
Jiang Changgeng's words made everyone's face change drastically. They were so shocked that they broke out in a cold sweat.
"Dad, today is your birthday. How can you say such ominous words?"
"Jiang Tian, look, you've angered the old man so much that he's confused!"
Jiang Shouren, Jiang Yangming, and the others were anxious. They all stood up and comforted the old man.
Jiang Changgeng closed his eyes. Many complicated emotions flashed across his face. He was silent for a long time, as if he was recalling that day three years ago.
"I'm not confused!"
Jiang Changgeng calmed down again. He waved his hand and motioned for everyone to sit down.
When everyone was seated again, Jiang Changgeng said slowly, "The family in Yan Jing wanted to break off the engagement, not because of Jiang Tian, but because they think that our Jiang Family is not worthy of their family!"
"If the Jiang Family was ten times stronger, if we could be ranked as one of the top families in Hua Xia, even if Jiang Tian was a cripple, a good-for-nothing, or an idiot, they would work hard to befriend him and happily marry him instead of breaking off the engagement with Jiang Tian!"
Hearing this, everyone's faces turned red and their hearts jumped.
"I still remember that day when they came to break off the engagement, they were so mighty, arrogant, and haughty. They were like nobles of the heavens, and they looked down upon our Jiang Clan like ants and dust.
"And you … all of you were servile, bowing your heads and apologizing to them!"
Jiang Changgeng slammed the table and said angrily, "Let me ask you, what did our Jiang Family do wrong? They didn't keep their promise, they broke off the engagement, they didn't respect their elders! Let me ask you, where is your backbone? Where is your courage? "
Jiang Shouren's fat face was covered in cold sweat. Jiang Yangming also lowered his head, his face full of shame.
"When the other party proposed to break off the engagement, Jiang Tian didn't care at all. It was a follower of that so-called young master from Yan Jing who dared to call me 'Old Jiang' without respect, and even asked me if I was hotter than garlic … Jiang Tian took action! "
Jiang Changgeng was silent for a long time. He sighed bitterly and said, "But, unfortunately, only Jiang Tian fought for the family's honor at that time! Maybe you think that his behavior was childish, but in my opinion, at least he showed his attitude! He didn't lose his manhood, he didn't lose his courage, and he didn't lose the pride of our Jiang Family's great men! "
Everyone was stunned and couldn't believe it.
The old man's personality had always been mild. Who knew that there was such a fierce and ambitious heart hidden in his heart?
There was actually a trace of … ferocious aura.
"Actually, this is grandfather's true face. He's a saint on the inside and a king on the outside. He can cultivate his body righteously, but he also has the ambition to rule the country and pacify the world!"
Only Jiang Tian had a flash of understanding in his heart. I should have come back to see grandfather earlier …
Jiang Changgeng slowly sipped his tea, and a ray of light burst out from his eyes. He said lightly, "As the head of the family, I can't take action against a junior! But, I really wanted to slap him in the face at that time! "
"Now, regarding the incident three years ago, I want to give Jiang Tian an objective and fair evaluation — you didn't hit him very well. Weren't there chairs and bricks at that time? Why do you have to use your hands?! "
Speaking of this, he squinted his eyes and smiled mischievously with a hint of slyness.
The old man's words could be said to hit the nail on the head.
Jiang Zhixing, Jiang Lin, and Jiang Zhixing deeply agreed, and even felt enlightened.
However, most people's morale had long been slack, and their hearts were not firm enough, so they didn't agree with the old man's words at all.
"Sigh, in this world, strength is all about this. How much can integrity be worth? "
"Jiang Tian's actions were impressive, and the Jiang Family didn't seem to lose face at that time. But now … the Jiang Family is surrounded by enemies!"
"Jiang Tian is just a good-for-nothing young master. Why would he think so much at that time, and fight for the family's honor? What a joke! He just likes to fight! "
"Grandfather is too protective of him! Just wait and see, he'll definitely become more and more arrogant, and sooner or later, he'll play himself to death! "
Many people were whispering like this, and they were even more dissatisfied and disgusted with Jiang Tian.
At this time, seeing that the atmosphere was a little cold, Uncle Jiu leaned on his walking stick with both hands, smiled kindly, and said in a low and hoarse voice,
"Changgeng, today is your seventieth birthday. It's a happy day, so don't scold the children. It's not good to make them tremble in fear and cower in fear! I think we'd better continue to the next segment! Let the juniors kowtow and present birthday gifts! "
As soon as he said that, many people were still laughing, but their eyes became serious, and they looked at each other.
Every year, the gifts presented by the juniors were very important. It was the time to show the achievements of the children and grandchildren, and everyone competed with each other.
"They're not young anymore, so there's no need to kowtow!"
Jiang Changgeng regained some of his kindness and said with a smile, "Hurry up and bring the gifts you've prepared. Let's eat, everyone. Don't starve!"
"I wish Grandpa happiness as the East Sea and longevity as the South Mountain!"
Jiang Chao was the first to stand up, kneel on the ground, and kowtow three times. Then, he took a gift box from his second uncle and said, "Grandpa, look!"
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