“We have our reasons for coming,” Old Man Huang said to Uncle Huang Wu, and sat down next to him. “Now that everyone is almost here, let’s say what we need to say and then we’ll call it a day.”
"What is it that needs to be said?" Chief Huang forced a smile. "Second Uncle, let's go inside the hall and talk. It's too noisy outside, so it's not convenient."
What exactly do these people want to do?
Are you trying to pick a fight?
“No need, this place is fine,” Uncle Huang Wu sat up straight and said, “Since everyone is here, let’s hear what we old fogies have to say.”
After a brief pause, Uncle Huang Wu spoke directly, "Shicheng, you should give the position of clan leader to Zhen!"
"What?" Clan Chief Huang couldn't believe his ears. "Fifth Uncle, you're not joking?"
He knew his clan would be dissatisfied with him, but he never expected that they would ask him to step down so readily.
Over the years, I've worked hard, even if I haven't achieved anything significant. Is it really worth it to get rid of myself over such a trivial matter?
Hearing these decisive words, Jiang Nuan, who was watching from the sidelines, rolled her eyes in surprise.
She thought it would take a while to argue, but she didn't expect the elders to act so decisively.
"Mother," Huang Xiaosan whispered, "the clan leader won't really be forced to abdicate, will he?"
"That possibility cannot be ruled out!"
"Who has the mind to joke with you?" Uncle Huang Wu sneered. "The eldest son is the clan leader, which is a rule set by our ancestors. We old folks cannot go against the ancestral teachings, but you are not. You are too selfish and do not deserve to be the clan leader."
These merciless words made Chief Huang both anxious and angry.
That damned old man, how come he doesn't deserve to be the clan leader?
He speaks so grandly, as if he has no selfish motives. He receives a large supply every year, yet he never seems to care about anything. Now, however, he's interfering in my affairs.
"Fifth Uncle," Chief Huang said with a pained expression, "how could you say such a thing?"
Her accusing and indignant eyes resembled those of a young wife abandoned by her husband.
"Did I say something wrong?" Uncle Huang glanced at the clan chief indifferently. "If you hadn't had your own selfish motives, would Lai Zi have become estranged from the village?"
It's said that having connections in government offices makes things easier, and with Lai Zi's help, Huangjiakou has gained a lot of respect.
Now look what's happened! Such a promising junior is being pushed further and further away by this idiot.
Sure enough, it was because of this!
Chief Huang's heart skipped a beat, and his expression changed drastically. "Fifth Uncle, it was indeed my oversight in the Lai Zi matter, but all of this was done by the Liao family and has nothing to do with me. No matter what, I just didn't investigate properly. Why should I abdicate because of this?"
They actually shaped him into dough!
“Shicheng,” Old Man Huang cleared his throat and said, “If it were just because of Lai Zi, we old folks might not refuse to give you a chance. However, your actions are extremely disappointing.”
“Exactly,” Uncle Huang said angrily, “In the past, we could just say we were caught off guard, but what about locking Liao up in the ancestral hall? A few words and you locked her up in the ancestral hall. It’s too obvious that you’re abusing your power for personal gain.”
"Tell me," Old Man Huang turned to the crowd, "can you really trust someone with such selfish motives to take over the position of clan leader?"
Today, he can lock Liao's family in the ancestral hall because of a few words. Who can guarantee that he won't lock you up in the future?
The clan chief of Huangjiakou may not be clever, and may have his own schemes, but he cannot treat Huangjiakou as his own home!
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