"Is everyone here?"
Chu Linghuang, who had not appeared in public for a long time, sat on a large sofa chair, keeping his eyes closed and resting.
Standing beside him was Chu Ruoxue, and the question was directed at her.
In fact, Chu Linghuang timed it very accurately, so Chu Ruoxue didn't need to count heads or check each person individually. However, Chu Ruoxue still noticed everyone who came into the Chu family.
"Yes, Grandpa, we've all arrived," Chu Ruoxue answered honestly.
Normally, when people arrive at the Chu family villa at this time, before the meeting starts, everyone is chatting and discussing current events, gossip, or matters related to cooperation. But today, the atmosphere is unusually quiet.
Chu Linghuang was quite satisfied with this state. He lazily lifted his eyelids, glanced around without making a sound, and then sat up straight.
This action made everyone even more afraid to breathe heavily.
The entire Chu family compound was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
"Judging from your expressions, you should all understand why such a large family meeting was held, right?" Chu Linghuang asked this question to everyone.
Some of the bolder ones stood up to answer.
"Yes, sir, we understand. Don't worry, there won't be another Chu Wei."
“That’s right, we are members of the Chu family. How could we possibly have such disloyal intentions? Absolutely not.”
"I've always felt that Ruoxue has managed the Chu family very well; she's never complained..."
Once a few people took the lead, the atmosphere eased considerably, and everyone echoed their sentiments.
However, some remained apprehensive.
Take Liu Wanxia and Dong Wen, for example. They almost rebelled with Chu Wei before, and were even abandoned by him. If it weren't for his secret help, they would never be able to appear at the Chu family's meeting now.
Sometimes, people can't help but take things personally, especially when they've made a mistake before and it's being brought up again.
Liu Wanxia and Dong Wen could both feel that many people were casting strange glances at them, and they both wished they could disappear into the ground.
Chu Linghuang naturally noticed the two of them, but he said, "I don't listen to your statements. I only look at your actual actions. Even if you have done some unruly things in the past, as long as you do your job honestly in the future, I will not make things difficult for you."
He then changed the subject again: "Similarly, even if you talk your hearts out and write a blood oath to guarantee your loyalty, I will never let you off easily if you still do anything detrimental to the Chu family in the future!"
That's why people say that a leader is a leader; their words are quite extraordinary.
This statement is completely impartial, neither favoring nor targeting anyone; it treats everyone equally.
Liu Wanxia had almost lost her temper and wanted to stand up and argue with everyone.
It's true they made mistakes, but they've corrected them since. So what? Does that mean people who've served their time in prison can't be forgiven by the world after they get out? If that's the case, then it's a complete sweeping generalization, and what's the point of talking about anything else?
Moreover, she was truly terrified. After that incident, Chu Wei had clearly intended to send her out to her death, and she had only narrowly escaped with her life. She wouldn't dare to think about anything else now.
Dong Wen mostly listened to her and dared not utter a word.
Now that they've heard what Chu Linghuang said, they can finally put their minds at ease.
"The Chu family will continue to be managed by Ruoxue. Anyone who is dissatisfied can bring it up with me directly."
Chu Linghuang had already changed the subject.
“I also admit that, whether it was Ruoxue or even when I was the head of the family, there were some things that were not done perfectly. As long as your initial intention in raising doubts was indeed for the good of the Chu family, I am not senile and it is impossible for me to be completely deaf to everything.”
In fact, taking advantage of Chu Wei's death, the Chu family has made some subtle adjustments to its rules, and everyone can feel that the Chu family is becoming better and better.
Chu Linghuang didn't go on and on. First, it would be useless to talk more if no one listened, and those who understood wouldn't need repeated instructions. Second, his health condition didn't allow him to sit there and talk to everyone indefinitely.
"Alright, that's all I wanted to say. Does anyone have any questions now?"
The Chu family has held meetings of varying lengths over the years, but such a large meeting ending so quickly is truly unprecedented.
Moreover, some very important things were discussed at this meeting.
"No."
"Understood, no problem."
"I didn't either..."
Everyone looked at each other, and everyone understood what Chu Linghuang wanted to express, so there were no further questions.
"That's good. I won't say anything more. Just keep these things in mind."
Chu Linghuang nodded with satisfaction, then turned to Chu Ruoxue and said, "Chu Wei has been buried, but his assets still need to be divided between our Chu family and Chu Ruolin. Ruoxue, I'd like you to handle this matter personally."
Just as Chu Ruoxue was about to nod, someone made a suggestion.
“Grandpa, everything Chu Wei owned was given to him by the Chu family. Now that he’s dead, they’ll definitely take back all his assets.”
Someone chimed in, "Yeah, Chu Ruolin has been living at the Peng family's house all along. What does that mean? In the end, he's also a member of the Chu family."
However, Chu Linghuang and Chu Ruoxue had already discussed all of this beforehand; they were just using this meeting to make sure everyone understood.
So it was Chu Ruoxue's turn to speak.
"Although Chu Wei is dead, he will always be a traitor in the Chu family. If Chu Ruolin continues to stay in the Chu family, he will also be the son of a traitor. The Chu family has no obligation to continue supporting him. Since he has a better place to go, let him go."
She paused and then said, "As for the property, Chu Ruolin is Chu Wei's only heir, and the Chu family will not mistreat him in this regard."
It must be said that this approach is more than the most benevolent and righteous thing to do.
In a large family, if someone like Chu Wei were to appear, it would be quite possible to completely exterminate his entire lineage. The Chu family's judgment was indeed very humane.
The people who made the suggestion earlier may have said those things, but if the Chu family were to actually decide to do that, it would be disheartening.
Killing someone is just a matter of beheading them; why must you go to such extremes?
Moreover, although Chu Wei had the intention, he did not actually pose a threat to the Chu family.
This decision is now completely convincing.
After the meeting ended, everyone left one after another, each with their backs straight, feeling that living in such a large family was truly a great blessing in life.
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