Chapter 2331 - 2332: The Older, the Wiser
"Clang!"
A crisp sound echoed, followed by Qin Shujie being heavily thrown to the ground, not to mention that blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and five crimson fingerprints appeared on his face.
Ye Xunhuan’s abrupt action left everyone stunned, their faces filled with disbelief.
No one could have anticipated Ye Xunhuan suddenly attacking Qin Shujie, after all Qin Shujie is Ye Xunhuan’s uncle—even if there was no emotional connection, he was still Ye Xunhuan’s uncle, his biological uncle, yet now, he was slapped away by his own nephew. No one could have foreseen this, right?
Qin Shujie was equally shocked, as he didn’t expect Ye Xunhuan to suddenly strike him, leaving him with a face full of surprise!
Ye Xunhuan actually hit him?
Thereupon Qin Shujie slowly shook his head, trying to set his disconnected thoughts in order, and then spat out a mouthful of blood!
In that blood, there was also a tooth, which fell onto the ground, appearing extremely conspicuous!
The next moment, Qin Shujie immediately got up from the ground, his face contorted, his gaze fierce, as if he wished to tear Ye Xunhuan limb from limb!
"How dare you hit me?" Qin Shujie glared at Ye Xunhuan gloomily, gritting his teeth.
Ye Xunhuan snorted lightly, saying, "What, didn’t it hurt just now, do you want to go again?"
"You..."
"Enough!" Qin Pojun suddenly roared, forcibly interrupting Qin Shujie’s words.
Qin Shujie glanced at Qin Pojun, and seeing his stern old face, begrudgingly swallowed back his words.
Then Qin Pojun spoke again, "Look at yourselves, how do you look? I’m not dead yet, and you’re like this. What if I die?"
"Would you tear down the Qin family’s roof?"
"Dad, I..."
"Qin Shujie, as an elder, as an uncle, how do you speak about your nephew?" Qin Pojun interrupted Qin Shujie directly, "You called him a bastard, then what am I?"
"Phoenix is my daughter!"
Qin Pojun’s voice was filled with solemnity and questioning, his gaze also sharp, so much so that Qin Shujie dared not meet his eyes and slowly bowed his head, not daring to look at Qin Pojun.
Seeing Qin Shujie bow his head, Qin Pojun snorted coldly and spoke again, "From now on, if anyone gossips behind the scenes, calling Xunhuan a bastard, get out of the Qin family. We do not have such people in the Qin family!"
Although Qin Pojun had said he would let Ye Xunhuan be the head of the Qin family, currently Qin Pojun was still the head, and no one dared disobey his words in the entire family.
If you don’t listen, then you will be kicked out of the Qin family.
They might all act high and mighty now solely because they bear the Qin name and remain in the family, but without it, they wouldn’t fare well!
This is something everyone is aware of, and absolutely no one wants to leave the Qin family.
Qin Shujie is a prime example; earlier he was defiant, but now with Qin Pojun’s words, Qin Shujie wilted like a frostbitten eggplant.
Though they say ’Father knows son best,’ the son cannot but understand his father’s nature.
Qin Shujie understood Qin Pojun’s temper, he knew for sure that his father was a man of his word!
Now with Qin Pojun saying this, if he dared to say anything further, he truly risked being expelled from the Qin family.
"Whether you agree or not, after I die, Ye Xunhuan will lead the Qin family." Qin Pojun reiterated his previous statement with even greater emphasis.
"Anyone who has objections, leave the Qin family!"
Qin Pojun was essentially forcing everyone to agree; if you don’t agree, then leave!
The crowd understood Qin Pojun’s intentions, no matter how unwilling their hearts might be, what else could they do?
They couldn’t undermine their own future, right?
Furthermore, even without Ye Xunhuan, the leadership of the Qin family wouldn’t fall on these collateral relatives, so whoever became the head meant little to them.
As long as they receive what rightfully belongs to them, that’s all that matters.
Then Qin Pojun slowly directed his gaze towards Ye Xunhuan, "You don’t need to decline or anything. After I die, if you don’t want to be the leader, then find someone suitable and hand over the family to them!"
At that moment, Qin Pojun closed off all their options, including Ye Xunhuan’s.
And with these words, everyone’s eyes suddenly flickered with light.
Ye Xunhuan, not interested in leading the family, might choose someone else, meaning they all had a chance. Obviously, they would have to establish good relations with Ye Xunhuan and possess enough capability. Otherwise, why would he hand over the family to you?
Momentarily, whether direct relatives or collateral ones, they were all intrigued, their gaze towards Ye Xunhuan like wolves eyeing a lamb.
However, within the family, three people were exceptions, and had always been so.
These three were Qin Rumeng, Qin Shubo, and Qin Shuheng!
Qin Rumeng could not possibly take over the Qin family, so naturally, she didn’t think much of it. Furthermore, she was very pleased to see Ye Xunhuan take over the family.
As for Qin Shubo, he had never had much interest in the concept of power.
In fact, Qin Shubo always considered power dirty, so whoever became the head meant little to him.
As for Qin Shuheng, he desired to lead the Qin family, but he also understood. Qin Pojun’s words were merely to muster support for Ye Xunhuan, encouraging everyone to curry favor, hoping for a chance to secure the head position in the future.
And precisely understanding this, Qin Shuheng always remained calm.
Qin Shuheng understood Qin Pojun’s meaning, as did Ye Xunhuan, and at this moment Ye Xunhuan couldn’t help but admire Qin Pojun. Experience indeed triumphs—this saying held true.
Initially, everyone was discontent with Ye Xunhuan, eager to get rid of him, but now, they all regarded him fondly, like a coveted delicacy.
Subsequently, Qin Pojun said no more, turned around, and entered the house.
Seeing this, Ye Xunhuan didn’t bother with the crowd further, pretending to turn and leave with Qin Pojun. Yet just as he turned, he made a throat-slitting gesture towards Qin Shujie, causing him to involuntarily shiver!