"Father, why are you here?" Xiao Yuecheng was surprised and stood up quickly.
"Let me see what you are doing." Xiao Wanli's expression was grim.
His meaning was very clear, he had no intention of bringing Xiao Chen into the Xiao family.
But now Xiao Yuecheng was contacting Xiao Chen privately without his knowledge as the head of the family's knowledge, which made him very unhappy.
As the head of the Xiao family, especially since Xiao Yuecheng is his son.
His orders were ignored, which made him feel that his authority as the head of the family was challenged.
Xiao Yuecheng said nothing, but his slightly red eyes showed his stubbornness.
He was not convinced because he felt that Xiao Chen was his eldest brother's son and his nephew.
He has been living among the people for eighteen years. No matter what, Xiao Chen should go home and the Xiao family should accept him.
"Father, I think..." Xiao Yuecheng started.
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Xiao Wanli: "Do you think that the Xiao family will be handed over to you in the future?"
"You think that since you are the future head of the family, what I say now is useless?"
"Xiao Yuecheng, you have to be clear about your current status. I'm not old yet, and it's not your turn to be the head of the Xiao family yet."
"You're questioning my decision, are you trying to rebel?"
Veins bulged on Xiao Yuecheng's forehead, and he said, "But Xiao Chen is..."
"Shut up." Xiao Wanli shouted, interrupting Xiao Yuecheng.
Xiao Yuecheng had no choice but to shut up. He couldn't disobey his father now.
"You go out, I'll talk to him." Xiao Wanli flicked his sleeves.
Xiao Yuecheng's lips moved, and finally he left angrily.
"Are you Xiao Chen?" Xiao Wanli looked at Xiao Chen with an arrogant and condescending look.
"Yes, I am Xiao Chen, and you are the head of the Xiao family?" Xiao Chen looked at the old man in front of him with some confusion.
Xiao Wanli has a very strong aura, and the air of being in a superior position for a long time makes it almost hard for ordinary people to breathe.
But his condescending attitude made people feel very uncomfortable.
It seemed as if Xiao Chen was like an ant in his eyes, not worth mentioning.
"You are not qualified for me to answer you." Xiao Wanli snorted coldly and sat down.
He glanced at Xiao Chen sideways, looked him up and down, and finally frowned slightly.
He felt that Xiao Chen had no qualifications to enter his Xiao family.
A child who grew up among the common people is far from what he requires in terms of knowledge and courage.
Xiao Chen looked at Xiao Wanli, his eyes revealing a hint of amusement.
He didn't understand why Xiao Wanli, the head of the Xiao family, came to see him in person.
Moreover, he looked me up and down with a scrutinizing gaze, and finally revealed a look of contempt and mockery. What did he mean?
"That's right, I'm not qualified to ask you to answer me." Xiao Chen didn't hide his playful look: "So, Patriarch Xiao, did you come to see me today specifically?"
"Xiao Yuecheng neglected his official duties because of you, so I came to see what kind of young man he favored."
Xiao Wanli snorted: "The result is very disappointing. Someone like you is not even qualified to be a disciple of our Xiao family."
"I'm sorry, I don't have any plans to become your Xiao family's disciple for the time being." Xiao Chen smiled: "Not now, and not in the future."
"If you think what Uncle Xiao did to me was a waste of time, then I won't look for him anymore."
"You'd better be aware of this, Xiao Chen. Don't have any illusions. You grew up in the countryside and you are not worthy of the Xiao family's attention."
"Keep your distance from the Xiao family from now on. Understand?"
"I understand. Thank you so much for coming here to remind me." Xiao Chen stared at Xiao Wanli coldly.
He felt as if he was walking down the street and was inexplicably bitten by a dog.
Is he going to bite back? No, who would bite back after being bitten by a dog?
A mad dog is not worth Xiao Chen's fuss.
"Hey, what's wrong with people who grew up in the countryside? You, Xiao Wanli, don't you look down on them?"
Just at this moment, Old Master Zhang walked in with the help of guards.
He looked at Xiao Wanli with a sharp gaze: "Then I, an old man, also grew up in the countryside. Does the Xiao family head look down on me?"
"Old Master Zhang?" Xiao Wanli was startled. He quickly stood up and said respectfully, "Old Master Zhang is joking."
"You are a man of ten thousand gold, so you are certainly not comparable to a country bumpkin."
"That's quite a coincidence. I'm just a country bumpkin. Your father and I were from the same village."
"And we're from the same trench. If you look down on me, doesn't that mean you look down on your own father too?"
"No, I dare not." Xiao Wanli bent his body in fear.
He didn't understand why Old Master Zhang came here? He didn't understand why Old Master Zhang was so protective of Xiao Chen.
"Old Master..." Xiao Chen looked at Old Master Zhang in surprise, not quite understanding what was going on.
This Xiao Wanli seems to dislike me.
But Xiao Chen doesn't care. It doesn't matter whether you like it or not. You are nothing anyway.
But Xiao Chen was still very touched that Old Master Zhang suddenly came out to support him.
He vaguely felt that something was wrong, but he couldn't figure it out at the moment.
As God is my witness, Xiao Chen never dared to relate this matter to his own life experience.
After all, this is too unbelievable. The Xiao family in Yanjing is considered to be the top family.
Moreover, as the person involved was in the dark, he just thought that Xiao Wanli didn't want Xiao Yuecheng to use the Xiao family's resources to help him.
"Come, sit down and eat." The old man pulled Xiao Chen to sit down.
Then he glared at Xiao Wanli who was standing aside: "What are you still doing here?"
"Wait for me to treat you to a meal?"
"No, no, that's not it." Xiao Wanli was confused by the scolding, but he didn't dare to lose his temper.
"Humph, how could a man of integrity like Lao Xiao give birth to a profit-seeking son like you?"
The old man was a little upset: "You have to remember, things change over time, don't look down on the young and poor."
"Yes, I will keep the old man's teachings in mind." Xiao Wanli thanked him in a daze with his head dizzy from being scolded.
"Okay, go away. I'm annoyed just seeing you." Old Master Zhang waved his hand impatiently: "Don't delay my meal."
Although these words were very hurtful, Xiao Wanli still forced a smile and bowed deeply to Old Master Zhang.
Then he retreated with a humble expression.
The old man let out a long breath and muttered to himself, "I've held this kid in my arms since he was little, but who knew he'd grow up to be so utilitarian?"
"Don't worry, Xiao Chen. I'll protect you in Yanjing."
Xiao Chen was somewhat touched. He cupped his hands and said, "Thank you, Old Master Zhang. With you here, no one can bully me."
"Haha, but you, kid, are not someone who will suffer a loss." Old Master Xiao laughed.
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