Chapter 360: Family Meeting
Wu Renqing looked at Cheng Yuan with a self-important gaze. He felt he had already shown great sincerity. He was practically spoon-feeding money to Cheng Yuan; there was no reason for him to refuse.
However, what Wu Renqing hadn’t expected was that Cheng Yuan didn’t hesitate for even a microsecond.
"Uncle, I appreciate the kind thought, but you should give this wonderful opportunity to Second Uncle and my two uncles-in-law."
Wu Renqing was so frustrated he almost coughed up a mouthful of old blood!
This Cheng Yuan!
’Why can’t he see what’s good for him?’
But Wu Renguang and the two uncles-in-law were so excited their eyes gleamed. They stared at Wu Renqing with faces full of expectation, genuinely wanting to earn this money!
Wu Renqing ignored his younger brother and two brothers-in-law, his eyes fixed on Cheng Yuan.
"Xiaoyuan, you won’t regret this? This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, you know. It’s now or never!"
"I won’t."
Wu Renqing was so angry he laughed, turning his head to Wu Renguang and his two brothers-in-law.
"Since Xiaoyuan doesn’t want to make money, Renguang, you, Shi Qiang, and Zhengyun can look into it and set up a construction company."
Wu Renguang, Lian Shiqiang, and Liu Zhengyun trembled with excitement!
The three of them beat their chests, vowing their determination!
"Big Brother, don’t you worry. We’ll guarantee the quality of the projects. You won’t have a single thing to worry about!"
"Big Brother, you truly deserve to be the head of our Wu Family. We will never forget how you’ve helped us all get ahead!"
"I think, we can’t be the only ones earning this money. We have to give Big Brother a cut!"
"Zhengyun, you’re thinking too small. It’s not about giving Big Brother a cut; Big Brother should take the largest share! Of course, given his current status, it wouldn’t be convenient for him to get involved directly. We can make Xiaokun the general manager of the construction company."
Ever since Cheng Yuan revealed Villa No. 1, Wu Kun, the eldest cousin, had been constantly overshadowed by him. Now, he finally had a chance to hold his head high!
Wu Kun was like a proud little peacock, holding his head high and looking down on his younger cousins with a disdainful gaze.
"Since Second Uncle and my two uncles-in-law have shown me such favor, I won’t decline the position of general manager! Once the new company is established, there will be many positions. If any of my younger cousins are interested, feel free to come find me! As your big brother, I’ll arrange for company-sponsored training. As long as you pass, you’ll be appointed directly to middle management!"
The younger generation all started cheering!
"Hooray! Long live Eldest Uncle! Long live Big Brother!"
"Big Brother, you’re my idol! I was just struggling with whether to find a job or take the civil service exams! I’m not hesitating anymore. I’m definitely going to follow you!"
"A big brother is a big brother, after all. Even when he’s made it, he hasn’t forgotten about us! Unlike some people, who start a company and don’t even think to arrange a job for us."
"Isn’t that the truth? That’s what you call being rich but uncharitable. I don’t care how much money they have, I’ll still look down on them!"
Only Liu Qian, the daughter of his second aunt, stood up and spoke fairly on Cheng Yuan’s behalf. "Everyone, don’t blame Brother Yuan. The company belongs to his wife. It really isn’t convenient for Brother Yuan to arrange things for us."
Cheng Yuan smiled, gratified. ’Qianqian is still the sensible one,’ he thought. ’My fondness for her hasn’t been in vain. In that case, I’ll groom Qianqian to become the one who calls the shots in the Wu Family!’
Cheng Yuan asked gently, "Qianqian, what are your plans? Why didn’t you ask Brother Kun for a senior position?"
Liu Qian answered honestly, "Brother Yuan, I’m only a sophomore in college this year, so I’m still a long way from graduating. Besides, I don’t want to go into business. I want to be a star."
Wu Kun’s interest was immediately piqued. He smiled and said, "Qianqian is so beautiful, becoming a star is indeed a good path for her."
Cheng Yuan, however, frowned. ’The entertainment industry is a messy place. I’d rather Liu Qian not get involved in it.’ Besides, he planned to groom her to become the one in charge of the Wu Family.
"Brother Kun, I don’t recommend Qianqian become a star! The entertainment industry is too chaotic! And it’s too difficult for newcomers to make a name for themselves!"
Wu Kun retorted without holding back.
"Xiaoyuan, that’s a commoner’s perspective! As long as you have absolute power, no matter how chaotic the industry is, no one would dare try to use the ’casting couch’ on our Qianqian! It’s true that it’s hard for ordinary people to make it in showbiz. However, I can invest in a few movies for Qianqian, find some A-list celebrities and veteran actors to support her. It would be hard for her *not* to get famous!"
Liu Qian’s heart surged with excitement at the grand picture Wu Kun was painting for her, and she quickly pledged her determination!
"Big Brother, I’ll work hard! I definitely won’t let you down!"
Cheng Yuan rolled his eyes, speechless. ’They’re talking as if the money is already in the bank, when the company hasn’t even been established yet.’
’Does my cousin really think starting a company is that simple?’
’Does he really think he can just lie back and rake in cash as long as someone has his back?’
’He’s still young and naive, unaware of how cruel the world can be.’
Cheng Yuan didn’t crush Wu Kun’s confidence. Instead, he asked with some confusion, "Qianqian, why do you want to be a star? Is it for the glamour? Or the money? There are actually lots of ways to make money that don’t require being in the public eye!"
Liu Qian looked at Cheng Yuan very seriously. "It’s not for the glamour or the money. Back when you were wrongly imprisoned, I was powerless to help! I hated how useless I was! If I were a star with some social influence, who would dare to frame you and send you to jail? If I just made a social media post, I could set public opinion on fire! I don’t want something like that to ever happen to our family again!"
Cheng Yuan was touched. ’So Qianqian doesn’t want this for the glamour or the money, but for me!’
"Qianqian, don’t you worry. I will support you with everything I have! No matter what trouble you run into, you must remember to tell me!"
Beside them, Wu Kun rolled his eyes in annoyance. "Xiaoyuan, you should worry about yourself. After all, it’s your wife’s company, so it’s inconvenient for you to do a lot of things. It’s better if I’m the one to look after Qianqian."
Cheng Yuan just smiled and said nothing.
Wu Renqing and Yu Cuiping exchanged a smile. They had been suppressed by Cheng Yuan for too long. Today, they had finally found an opportunity to feel triumphant!
Even Xiaokun had managed to put Cheng Yuan in his place!
They had finally seized back control of the Wu Family!
Wu Renqing tapped the table lightly and said faintly, "Let me conclude. No matter what difficulties any of you face, you can come to me for help! Xiaoyuan is no exception! Today’s family meeting is now over! Dismissed!"
Cheng Yuan’s family left Villa No. 2 without a backward glance, heading straight for Villa No. 1.
Cheng Hongbing had been silent throughout the meeting. It wasn’t until they returned to Villa No. 1 that he couldn’t help but sigh.
"The official appointment isn’t even out yet, and your uncle is already getting this carried away. Once it’s official, will he be looking down his nose at everyone? Sigh, things are going to be difficult from now on!"
Cheng Yuan wasn’t flustered at all. He grinned and said, "Dad, don’t worry. Uncle will only be floating on air for a few days. Once his appointment is official, he’ll come back down to earth."
Cheng Hongbing’s expression turned serious. "Xiaoyuan, even if your uncle is getting a bit carried away, he’s still your uncle! You can’t go sabotaging things and ruining his future!"
Cheng Yuan chuckled. "Dad, you’re overthinking it. How could I be so despicable?"
"Then what do you mean?"
"When Uncle’s appointment comes through, he’ll definitely hold a celebratory banquet. When that happens, I’ll invite the City Lord over. It’s sure to be a huge surprise for him."