Ming Xiang turned her head, her eyes sharp: "Ming Zhengliang?"
The old patriarch was calling out Lu Zheng's name; this was a counterattack against him.
Because of his age and his status as the clan leader, Ming Zhengliang had never been called by his name, not even when he was a child.
Because of his father, he was always very assertive. When he was a child, everyone had to call him "brother," regardless of whether they were older or younger than him.
He and Mingxiang's grandfather were from the same generation, only three years apart.
If we're talking about seniority, Mingxiang should be calling him grandpa now, yet she dares to call him by his name directly?
The old patriarch's lips twitched.
He raised his hand and pointed at Mingxiang: "Mingxiang, do you know what respect is?"
In fact, the village's prosperity was brought about by Ming Xiang.
Even when the old clan chief called Mingxiang last night, he mentioned this point, but now he seems to have forgotten it.
Furthermore, his words last night were full of respect, but now, his tone is filled with anger.
Seeing his furious expression, Ming Xiang suddenly chuckled and said, "Respect? Respect is mutual, not something we have to respect while you come to humiliate us."
Mingxiang was not like her weak and ignorant parents; the words of the villagers were more important than anything else.
She knew that if she had to retaliate, she would.
What's wrong with the old clan chief? He's a human being too; he can't just sit on someone else's head and do whatever he wants!
Lu Zheng then said, "What? It seems the old clan chief is different yesterday and today? He welcomed us so warmly yesterday, but today he seems to hate us so much. Wife, since we are not welcome here, let's leave."
After Lu Zheng finished speaking, he pulled Ming Xiang and prepared to walk out of Mingjia Village.
They both knew very well that the current clan leader definitely did not want them to leave.
They wanted to just leave like that, because the elders would definitely have no way to explain themselves to those who wanted to harm them.
Lu Zheng was also eager to leave; he was just playing a trick on the old patriarch.
As for the security captain standing to the side, he was overjoyed to see Lu Zheng and the others like this.
Awesome!
This is truly awesome!
The old clan chief always bossed people around, making the village a mess, and he was always showing off in front of the security guards.
Others show off just to impress outsiders, but the old clan chief shows off because he genuinely thinks he's amazing. In reality, he's just an oddball, especially in his security guard uniform and when he's guarding the gate.
If you're really capable, make a few guns; if you're not, then don't let them each carry a knife.
What era are we living in? This guy is acting like a thug or a thug, all weird and strange.
It's quite a treat to see him get his comeuppance in front of Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang now.
The old patriarch had no idea what his men were thinking, but he was genuinely anxious right now.
He had just discussed future plans with Li Gu yesterday. Although he was a scoundrel, he wasn't blind. He could tell that Li Gu wasn't really willing to help Mingjia Village.
If Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang really leave like this, Lu Zheng will offend both Li Gu and Li Gu.
If Li Gu doesn't provide them with a way out, and Lu Zheng and his group want to cut off their path forward, then he will truly become a sinner in the village.
Thinking of all this, even if the old patriarch wanted to show off, he had to swallow his anger.
He could only put on a smile, his previous arrogance completely gone. He grinned and said, "Oh, look at me, look at me. I was just joking, and you guys took it seriously."
"President Ming, President Lu! Hahaha!" He swaggered over to them, and as soon as he reached them, he clasped his hands in greeting and said, "Today is a good day. Our Hundred Flowers Gathering should be a time of universal celebration and joy."
"A universal celebration?"
What the hell is so great about something happening in a small village that deserves universal celebration?
Isn't this crazy?
However, they both just chuckled.
Of course, their smiles were a bit cold at this moment, and the old clan chief got angry again because of their smiles.
But he still had to keep it to himself.
The real show is tonight, not now.
Suppressing his anger, he said with a smile, "You two rarely come back to the village, haven't you gone home to visit yet? Your parents must be getting anxious waiting for you, shouldn't you go and see them first?"
This was the first trap that the old clan chief and his men had set for Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang.
Didn't Mingxiang and the others disobey the old clan chief's words? Didn't they want to stand up to him?
It's okay. If their parents make trouble, what can those two do?
Moreover, the old clan chief had already spoken to Mingxiang's parents last night.
Neither of them lived with the same clarity of mind as Old Master Ming; they were forever living in the shadow of others.
Even though Lu Zheng is now ridiculously strong and is recognized as a god by the outside world, in Mingjia Village, because everyone is angry that Lu Zheng took 15% of their profits, the couple also disliked Lu Zheng.
Last night, when the old clan chief visited their home, he exchanged a few kind words with the couple, who were moved to tears. They repeatedly expressed their gratitude to the old clan chief and said they would definitely do as he said.
If other people did that, they'd probably just be putting on an act.
But they are different; they would actually run themselves ragged for a single word from the old clan chief.
After all, the couple had always been insecure.
Ever since Mingxiang dropped out of school, they felt like they had a stone stuck in their hearts, making them feel extremely uncomfortable.
They believe whatever the villagers tell them.
In short, the feeling that the villagers gave them had overshadowed Mingxiang's needs.
It's only because Mingxiang is strong enough, otherwise they would definitely keep talking about how this family in the village is, how that family in the village is, and they all look down on Mingxiang.
Even now, their hearts are still filled with prejudice.
They still felt that Mingxiang owed the village something.
I don't know what their mentality is.
This is indeed a clan village, but they are Mingxiang's parents. Even if their focus isn't on Mingxiang, it should be on their family. When did Mingxiang become someone who owes the village anything?
What does she have to do with the village?
Did the village take care of her? Did they give her even a penny?
That's hilarious.
On the contrary, it was Mingxiang who single-handedly transformed a dilapidated village into a luxurious and desirable place.
Of course, the old patriarch's scheme was practically blatantly obvious to Lu Zheng and Ming Xiang, so how could the two not see through it?
But after only exchanging a glance, Lu Zheng said with a smile, "Since the old patriarch was joking, then we won't say anything more. Alright, let's go back and take a look."
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