The elderly members of the Xiao family affectionately call Xiao Anhe "Anhe," which shows his importance in their hearts. So what if he is the second son of Old Master Xiao?

That doesn't change the fact that his mother was a lady from a prominent family, the rightful Madam Xiao, nor does it affect his status as the legitimate son of the principal wife.

With the exception of a few who were bribed by Qian Yue'e with large sums of money, the vast majority of the elderly members of the Xiao family were biased towards Xiao Anhe.

They have been searching for Xiao Anhe ever since he disappeared from the funeral. They are dissatisfied with Xiao Yang becoming the head of the Xiao family.

Although Zhou Qiangda was also old, he was still sharp of hearing and sight. He did not answer Cheng Lao Er, but instead said directly to Qian Yue'e, "You said An He is dead, where is the evidence?"

Qian Yue'e wiped her eyes again. "Uncle Zhou, the people have all been burned. Where would you find the evidence you're looking for?"

After a pause, his tone suddenly turned stern. "I suddenly understand what you all are thinking. Things have come to this point, and you're still so concerned about Xiao Anhe. Isn't my son, Xiao Yang, the old man's own flesh and blood? Doesn't he have the ability to lead the Xiao family well? Are you all so unwilling to see him do well?!"

This statement is actually quite serious. Xiao Yang is definitely Old Master Xiao's son, and all the elders present know that.

Back then, Qian Yue'e, heavily pregnant and about to give birth, went to the Xiao family's door. Many people were waiting to see a good show, to see how Mrs. Xiao would handle the situation when her husband, who had only been married to Old Master Xiao for a little over a year, was having an affair with another woman who was pregnant.

Given the Xiao family's consistent traditions, Madam Xiao herself, who is not yet pregnant, would never allow another woman to give birth to the eldest son of the Xiao family before her.

The result, however, surprised everyone who was watching the drama unfold; Madam Xiao made no reaction whatsoever.

What should have been a momentous event passed by quietly.

Just as everyone was speculating about why Madam Xiao hadn't taken any drastic measures, news spread from the servants in the Xiao family that Madam Xiao was pregnant.

Everyone suddenly realized that Madam Xiao's lack of bloodshed and ruthless killing must have been to bring good fortune to the child in her womb.

Everyone says superstition is unbelievable, but families like the Xiao family, which didn't start out in legitimate business, are especially superstitious.

However, Qian Yue'e's words were deliberately distorted, claiming that the elderly Xiao family members present doubted Xiao Yang's lineage.

Xiao Yang's name was given by Old Master Xiao, and Qian Yue'e has been officially Mrs. Xiao for many years. If we doubt Xiao Yang's lineage at this time, we are doubting the deceased Old Master Xiao.

At any time, you can eat whatever you want, but you can't say whatever you want.

Zhou Qiang's dry, chapped lips moved, opening and closing several times, but he didn't utter a word.

The elderly members of the Xiao family present were also pragmatic. Before this, the reason why they were so dissatisfied with Xiao Yang was because they had placed all their hopes on Xiao Anhe.

If what Qian Yue'e said is true, and Xiao Anhe is already dead, then their continued opposition to Xiao Yang will not only be meaningless, but will also cause them a lot of trouble.

If Qian Yue'e and her son Xiao Yang went any further, they wouldn't even get their final alimony.

One by one, they looked at each other and remained silent in unison.

It's normal for others to change their stance depending on the wind, but one person insisted on his position, and that was Bian Wei, who stood at the forefront of the crowd.

He glared angrily at Qian Yue'e, "Madam Qian, we have no intention of questioning Young Master Xiao Yang. We just want to know how Young Master An He is doing now?"

The fact that he addressed Qian Yue'e as "Mrs. Qian" instead of "Mrs. Xiao" shows that he never truly regarded Qian Yue'e as Mrs. Xiao.

Qian Yue'e suddenly tightened her grip on the designer handbag, and if someone looked at her hand at that moment, they could see that it was trembling slightly.

She had always been afraid of Bian Wei. After all, he was the most valued subordinate of Old Master Xiao when he was alive, and Bian Wei himself was as dignified and powerful as his name suggested.

Qian Yue'e has been Mrs. Xiao for so many years, and even when she was by Mr. Xiao's side, she has never seen him smile.

Qian Yue'e was frightened, but her face showed no fear. She glared at Bian Wei and said, "Uncle Bian, it seems you've really gotten old. Even your hearing isn't working well anymore. Didn't I just say that Xiao Anhe is dead?"

Bian Wei is not a three-year-old child; he is not easily fooled.

Bian Wei was no ordinary person; he wouldn't fall for threats.

He glanced at Qian Yue'e, then at Xiao Yang, and was about to speak when another person ran out of the Xiao Group building.

Upon hearing the arrival of the person, Bian Wei's expression changed drastically. "Bian Jun, what are you doing here?"

Bian Jun is his only grandson. More than 20 years ago, his only son and daughter-in-law died in a car accident, leaving behind Bian Jun, his grandson, whom he raised single-handedly.

Because he was the only grandson and his son had passed away, he doted on him exceptionally and never refused his requests. Little did he know that this would unknowingly foster a lazy and gluttonous character in him.

A while ago, I asked someone to pull strings and got him a job as a security guard. He should be at work right now, so how did he end up at Xiao's, and even walk out of Xiao's?

Bian Jun shrugged at Bian Wei's overreaction, his face showing dissatisfaction, and said, "Grandpa, how many times have I told you to speak softly, especially when you're outside? Speaking so loudly makes you seem so rude!"

Bian Wei ignored his grandson's disdain. He had lived to this age and had always been one of Old Master Xiao's most trusted subordinates when he was alive, which showed that he was at least not a slow-witted person.

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