Chu Xiu's choice was beyond everyone's expectations, but Second Madam and Third Madam both showed a hint of joy.
Regardless of why Chu Xiu stood against First Madam, they were the ones who benefited, and that was enough.
Chu Kai turned to Chu Xiu beside him and said in a low voice, "Chu Xiu! Do you know what you're saying? I'll give you another chance, do you dare say it again? "
From the moment Chu Xiu came in until now, Chu Kai had never looked Chu Xiu in the eye. The only time he looked Chu Xiu in the eye was because Chu Xiu stood against him. His attitude was the same as when he faced Chu Xiu in the past, condescending.
Chu Xiu glanced at him and said loudly, "Big Brother, what do you mean? Is it wrong for me to listen to Lord Father's words? Big Brother, you're not the Patriarch yet, how can you control so much? When you really become the Patriarch of the Chu Family, won't you drive us little brothers out of the Chu Family to beg for food? "
"You …!"
Chu Kai stood up in anger, but Chu Zongguang's expression suddenly sank, coldly snorting, "Sit down! Look at what you've become, do you still have the dignity of a big brother? Don't forget, I'm not dead yet! Right now, the Chu Family is not choosing a Patriarch, but a successor! "
Although Chu Zongguang was too lazy to care about the Chu Family's affairs and wholeheartedly devoted himself to seclusion, he also had a bottom line. Chu Kai had overstepped his boundaries, he certainly couldn't sit idly by.
Chu Kai sat down resentfully, and First Madam of the Chu Family also had an ashen face, not saying a word.
Chu Zongguang coughed and said, "Alright, this matter is settled, no one is allowed to argue anymore."
But at this time, Chu Xiu suddenly stood up and said, "Father, this child still has something to say."
Chu Zongguang frowned, "What else do you want?"
Chu Xiu said lightly, "Big Brother and the others all control part of the family business, but what do I have? Since Lord Father has set the rules for the successor, we can't favor one and discriminate against the other, right? "
As soon as these words came out, apart from Chu Zong Guang, everyone's complexion changed. Chu Xiu's meaning was very clear. He wanted a part of the family business, and he also wanted to fight for the position of the family's successor!
At this moment, the Second Madam finally understood why Chu Xiu was on their side. To be precise, Chu Xiu should be on her side.
Chu Kai stared at Chu Xiu with a sneer on his face.
This piece of trash wants to fight for the position of the successor of the Patriarch? The threat that Chu Xiu posed to him was even less than that of The Fourth Prince Chu Shang, who was still in his teens.
At this time, a middle-aged man standing at the back suddenly said in a slightly sarcastic tone, "Second Young Master, don't you have the Nanshan Mining Area in your hands? What business do you still want?"
This person was the Chu Family's Chief Steward, surnamed Liu. He was the First Madam's elder brother.
In the Chu Family, the Steward and the Steward were two different positions. The Steward was mainly responsible for some of the Chu Family's businesses and properties, while the Steward was only responsible for managing some of the Chu Family's internal affairs. Several Stewards were relatives of the First Madam, so even if they didn't know martial arts, they could still hold the position.
As soon as Steward Liu spoke, everyone looked at him. Everyone knew that Steward Liu was targeting Chu Xiu. Who told Chu Xiu to oppose the First Madam?
Although the Nanshan Mining Area was also a business of the Chu Family, the mining area was only so big. No matter how capable a person was, it was impossible to find another one. Guarding the Nanshan Mining Area was basically no different from giving up on the position of the family's successor.
At this time, Chu Xiu stood up and suddenly said to Steward Liu, "Steward Liu, come here, I have something to tell you."
Steward Liu was taken aback, but he still walked over and muttered, "If there's anything Second Young Master wants to say, just say it. Are you afraid that I won't be able to hear you from afar?"
However, just as he reached Chu Xiu's side, Chu Xiu suddenly attacked without any warning. He punched Steward Liu's abdomen, and the powerful force immediately caused Steward Liu to spit out a mouthful of blood. He clutched his stomach and fell to the ground.
This wasn't the end. Chu Xiu expressionlessly kicked Steward Liu again and again. In an instant, Steward Liu's head was covered in blood, and he let out a miserable howl.
This was a family meeting. No one expected that Chu Xiu would suddenly attack. By the time everyone reacted, Steward Liu was already on the verge of death from Chu Xiu's trampling. He could only exhale, but not inhale.
Second Madam and the others looked at Chu Xiu's expressionless appearance and couldn't help but shiver.
It wasn't just because of Chu Xiu's ruthlessness, but because the current Chu Xiu was like a completely different person, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.
"Bang!"
Chu Zongguang angrily slammed his palm down, and the table next to him was immediately torn apart.
"Enough! Chu Xiu! What do you want to do? Don't you have any respect for your father by attacking me in public? "
Seeing Chu Zongguang's anger, Chu Xiu stopped, his eyes faintly flashing a strange light.
It seems that he really wasn't in his father's good graces before.
Just now, when Chu Kai overstepped his authority in front of him, he only scolded him, but now it was his turn to teach a lesson to a servant. Chu Zongguang was so angry that he directly slammed the table.
Chu Xiu slowly cupped his hands towards Chu Zongguang and said, "Father, please calm your anger, I just couldn't control myself for a moment.
Since when did a servant have the right to interrupt when the master is speaking? I haven't been back to the Chu family for more than a year, has the Chu family become so unruly?
Forgive me for speaking bluntly, but Father, you are usually too kind, so these servants don't know the rules. "
Chu Xiu coldly glanced at Steward Liu at his feet and said, "If this kind of trash was placed in the Nanshan Mining Area, I would have already thrown him out to light the sky lanterns. Father is kind, but I, Chu Xiu, am not so easy to deal with."
Chu Xiu explained while flattering Chu Zongguang a few words, which made Chu Zongguang's anger dissipate.
Although Steward Liu was a relative of the First Madam, he was still just a servant. How could he let his son apologize for a servant? Although this was only the son he disliked the most.
Moreover, he was in seclusion all year round, so he didn't care much about the family's affairs. This caused the servants to become somewhat unreasonable.
Chu Zongguang waved his hand casually and said, "Forget it, remember next time, this is the Chu family, not the Nanshan Mining Area. If there's anything, we can talk it out. I'll punish you by giving three months of your salary to Steward Liu to recover."
Chu Xiu immediately cupped his hands and said, "I understand. But Father, what should I do about the matter I mentioned before? I can't really guard the Nanshan Mining Area, can I? Otherwise, what's the point of the heir calling me here? "
Chu Zongguang frowned. Although he had never thought of passing the position of the head of the family to this son he didn't really like, he couldn't go too far in front of so many people.
At this moment, the First Madam spoke up with dissatisfaction, "Master, are we just going to let this matter go? Chu Xiu did this in front of so many people, he didn't even put you in his eyes! "
Hearing the First Madam's words, Chu Zongguang's expression suddenly became gloomy. He snorted coldly and said, "What else do you want me to do? Make him pay with his life for Housekeeper Liu's? I've already said that I'll let this matter go. From today onwards, the caravan of the Chu family heading to the Yan Kingdom will be under the management of Chu Xiu. The caravan should be on its way back now. When it reaches the Chu family, you will be in charge. "
Chu Xiu bowed to Chu Zongguang and said with a smile, "Thank you, Lord Father."
When Chu Xiu stood up, he saw the First Madam and Chu Kai's ashen faces. Chu Xiu didn't care. These two were a pair of idiots.
The First Madam was from a large family, but she didn't know her place.
This was the Tongzhou Prefecture, the Chu family, not her previous family. Going against Chu Zongguang would only make Chu Zongguang hate her more and more.
There was also that Chu Kai. He was older than Chu Xiu by seven or eight years. Even with such a huge advantage, he had not been able to become the heir to the Patriarch position. Now, he had to compete with his younger brothers again. He was simply trash.
Chu Zongguang waved his hand and said, "Alright, the matter has been settled. You can all go."
With Chu Zongguang's departure, the others also left the meeting hall. But before they left, they all looked at Chu Xiu with strange eyes.
This was especially true for the second madam and her son. Before, their biggest enemies were the First Madam and Chu Xiu. They didn't expect Chu Xiu to change so much in a year. He even had such great ambitions.
After leaving the meeting hall, the second madam and Chu Sheng returned to their room. Chu Shang couldn't help but ask, "Mother, didn't you arrange for people to get rid of Chu Xiu? How did he come back alive? "
The second madam's face was gloomy. "I miscalculated. Who would have thought that after staying in the Nanshan Mining Area for a year, Chu Xiu would change so much. If I had known earlier, I would have persuaded the master to demote him to another place.
The Nanshan Mining Area is filled with criminals and murderers. Although the environment is harsh, it is enough to train people. After staying there for a year, Chu Xiu seems to have changed into a different person.
But Sheng, you don't have to worry. Just look at Chu Xiu's performance today. He dared to make a move in front of the master. He is simply arrogant and crazy to the extreme!
He was not liked by the master in the first place, and now it is even more so. The Chu family will not choose a madman to be the successor.
So you don't have to worry. Among your brothers, Chu Kai has great ambition but little talent. He is arrogant. Chu Xiu acts like a madman and is not liked by the master.
That Chu Shang is only a teenager. He is too young. Although the master likes him the most, he is not a threat to you. As long as you become the successor, do you still have to worry about not being able to suppress him? "
Chu Sheng nodded his head as a cold light flashed across his eyes. In his opinion, he was the only one in the Chu Family who was worthy of being the future Patriarch. Besides being born a few years earlier than him, how was Chu Kai stronger than him?
"That's right, mother, father gave a caravan to Chu Xiu today. If I remember correctly, the stewards of that caravan are your people, right? Find an opportunity to trip Chu Xiu up! "
The second madam's face showed a trace of coldness. "Rest assured, mother spent a lot of money to win over the stewards of that caravan. Even if Chu Xiu gets the caravan, I guarantee that he will not be able to command them!"
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