When she saw the old man again, Feng Xiaoxiao's eyes became misty, which slowly condensed into tears and fell in strings.
Her face was still wrapped in something and she had a hat on her head, so it wasn't appropriate for her to cry, but she just couldn't help it.
The old man had spent his whole life in military service, and was so majestic. The last time we met, he was still in good health. It has only been three months since we last met, but he seemed to have suddenly aged ten years.
How sad this is!
When Old Master Feng saw his most beloved granddaughter crying, he was also filled with grief.
They are all covered in dirt up to their necks, but they didn't expect to encounter such a change in their old age.
Wealth does not last for more than three generations.
He never thought that the Feng family could survive in peace for three generations. In his opinion, at least he and his son Feng Gonglue had no reason to decline.
As for the third generation, he was extremely optimistic about Feng Xiaoxiao, but unfortunately the latter was a girl, which had always been a big regret for him.
But who could have imagined that his family would begin to fall into poverty before he died.
"Did that kid named Tang injure you?"
Old Master Feng suddenly asked, his tone full of cruelty.
Feng Xiaoxiao nodded and said, "Grandpa, I'm fine, don't worry. I'm an unfilial granddaughter. I haven't come to see you in three months. I hope you can take care of yourself. You are the pillar of our family."
With a heavy sigh, Old Master Feng said, "I had anticipated something like this happening to our family, but I didn't expect it to come so soon."
Feng Xiaoxiao was stunned.
Does the old man share the same idea?
"Grandpa, why do you say that?"
Feng Xiaoxiao asked.
Old Master Feng replied, "Tell me, what's the most important thing for a family to revitalize and continue its prosperity?"
Feng Xiaoxiao began to think.
"Gongji, tell me."
Seeing that his granddaughter didn't say anything, he asked his youngest son.
Feng Gongji smiled slightly and said, "Dad, you know I'm naturally slow-witted. How could I possibly know about this kind of thing? It's better to ask Xiaoxiao. She's a hundred times smarter than me. She's a person of true wisdom."
"You—Hey!"
Old Master Feng shook his head, not out of anger at their lack of fighting spirit, but rather with a hint of regret as he said, "Among you brothers and sisters, you're the truly intelligent one. It's a pity that despite your extraordinary wisdom, you keep it to yourself and seem content. However, I still feel that I've wronged you. You've always given in to the unity of your family. Honestly, do you think you're wrong?"
Feng Gongji said sternly, "My son is wrong. Even though the younger generation spends their days in debauchery, it is my fault."
"What's your fault?"
Old Master Feng’s words left Feng Gongji speechless.
Turning his head, the old man looked at Feng Xiaoxiao and said, "Back to my previous question, many people may think that for a family to prosper, it needs connections and power. For example, your father and I are the pillars of the family. However, this is obviously wrong."
Feng Xiaoxiao remained silent.
"You're very smart and can definitely figure out the reason, but I don't want you to dwell on it. Today, let's talk openly about this issue. What caused our Feng family to decline so quickly? Was it Tang Xiaobao? No, it was us. It was us, the Feng family, who destroyed our own great wall."
The old man seemed a little angry, and his emotions were obviously agitated. "Whether I'm in power or not, can I say that I'm completely ignorant of the foolish things the people below have done? That's just deceiving myself!"
After a pause, he said self-blame: "It was me who indulged them in making mistakes. I always comforted myself by saying that they did that for the development of the family. Who can be clean in the rise of a tyrant? I always comforted myself by saying that it would not happen again. This was only an occasional thing. But it was such self-deception that led to the consequences today. All causes lead to all results. Small mistakes accumulated become huge mistakes. When I really wanted to make amends, it was too late. So, I took the initiative to step back and then retire. I didn't want this to continue. When you came back from abroad, Xiaoxiao, I was very relieved because you are different from the others in the family. You are clean, honest, and law-abiding. Although your company can achieve today's results because your father and I gave you some convenience, it was your own ability that really made you achieve the results. But who would have thought that all these accumulated mistakes would appear at this time. A thousand-mile dike is destroyed by an ant hole. You must remember the lessons of the past!"
Feng Xiaoxiao pursed her lips and nodded heavily.
Perhaps Old Master Feng talked too much, he started coughing, and he coughed so hard that tears almost came out.
Grandpa Weng put his hand behind the old lady's back, and slowly, the old lady stopped.
He looked at Feng Xiaoxiao again and said, "Things have already happened, but it's not entirely without benefit. Getting surgery early to remove the cancer in your body is actually an opportunity for a new life. Therefore, the burden of the family will be handed over to someone else. Although you are a daughter, there is no better candidate at the moment. If your uncle is willing to take over, that would be great—"
"Dad, forget it. I'm not cut out for this."
Feng Gongji said subconsciously.
Old Master Feng looked at his youngest son without saying a word.
Feng Gongji blushed and said with a guilty conscience, "In fact, I really think Xiao Xiao can do better than me."
"What about me? Continue your secluded life? Live a carefree life away from the world? Are you planning to become an immortal?"
The old man said angrily.
Feng Gongji knew he couldn't escape any longer, so he smiled bitterly and said, "Okay, I will assist Xiao Xiao."
"Okay, then you two uncles and nephews will shoulder the burden of the family. We Feng family members cannot give up easily."
Old Master Feng made the final decision.
Feng Xiaoxiao was a little hesitant at this time.
"grandfather."
"What's wrong? Are you afraid to take responsibility?"
Old Master Feng’s eyes are very piercing.
Feng Xiaoxiao quickly said, "No, what I mean is that I can assist my uncle. You're right, I'm a girl after all, and my brothers and sisters below me may not obey me."
"them?"
Old Master Feng snorted coldly, "I'm well aware of the family meeting you presided over today. You're a bunch of worthless people who only know how to enjoy themselves. These people can only share wealth, but not adversity. If it weren't for the fact that they carry the blood of my Feng family, I would have told them to get out long ago. Humph, from now on, anyone who doesn't listen will be told to get out of the Feng family and say that this is a rule I set."
After a pause, he continued, "This is all the result of my indulgence back then. I allowed them to become like this. I am also responsible, and that's why I tolerate them. But if they really don't know what's good for them, then don't blame me for not caring about family ties. This is a time of great family hardship, and anyone who isn't united is unworthy of being a member of the Feng family!"
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