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No one knew how long this awkward silence lasted, as everyone remained silent.
Great-Grandfather had a distinctly different attitude. He looked at the young man in front of him, who was not speaking, and shook his head slightly, yet spoke with great conviction: "I was wrong in the past. I hope you won't hold a grudge against me or this family. The family has always acted for your benefit. What you are doing now is enough to be recorded in human history. You are doing well, but at that time, there was no way you could inherit this family in the future. Now, however?"
"I have come to recognize you, young man. You have responsibility and accountability. Only with such qualities can the family move forward. The family needs responsible individuals; it depends on whether their hearts are connected to the family—not just for profit but from a broader human perspective. In some respects, you have already surpassed me. If I encounter philosophical questions I don't understand now, I would go to the university town to consult a Philosophy Teacher. Besides that, I doubt I could find five people in this city to ask. I might come to you instead, share a drink, and talk about what’s on my mind to alleviate the emptiness within me. After living for so long, I just want to find someone responsible to have a good conversation with."
"As for those who rely on blood ties to define a person's values, I think they are nonsense. So when it comes to the reliability of strength and the values of the heart regarding humanity's future, deceiving you was my intention. I hope you won't blame others; they were merely following my orders. Now, I believe you have developed your own Thinking and can pursue what you want to do. As long as the family stands strong, go ahead and do what you wish. When you're older, come back and inherit this family business. It’s time for me to draft my will; I will ensure capable members of the family assist you in the future."
"What? Grandpa, why are you suddenly changing your mind?" An Aunt nearby suddenly turned pale and questioned sharply.
"What do you mean I'm changing my mind? This is what I've always thought. It's you who don't understand me. My heart has always been focused on the future. Otherwise, do you think our family's current assets grew without support? We relied on investments in new energy and Super Technology, as well as control over Noah's Entire Continent Real Estate, to achieve our current status as Market Leader. Clearly, the family may face some challenges in the future. You lot who only care about your own comfort are unworthy of sitting in such high positions."
"I've told you more than once that understanding rules and assessing situations is fundamental to achieving great things. You've learned that quite quickly; I'm pleased because you're my children and share my bloodline. However, this very blood relationship may harm you in the future if you rely solely on it without understanding affairs—being high and mighty is a failure of management. So now I've realized another truth: I hope to see your changes while I'm still alive; otherwise, it seems unlikely that any of our kin will manage the family business or its operations."
"That saying goes: although one cannot establish order without rules, being bound by rules will never lead to greatness. Relying too much on rules will result in setbacks when others merge with your business while you're still clinging to outdated ideas—what's the point of making mistakes repeatedly?" Great-Grandfather pressed his lips together and continued responding. The others seemed to want to say something but fell silent.
The expressions on their faces were incredibly awkward as they stood coldly in place. A waitress came over with drinks and food; Aunt responded coldly: "What time is it that you're still bringing food? Can't you see I'm about to explode? You really can't read the room; useless thing—get lost."
Aunt's demeanor was as frosty as ice but resembled a rocket launcher doused in gasoline—ready to ignite at any moment. Great-Grandfather slammed his hand down on the counter's surface forcefully. "Enough! The atmosphere here is unbearable now; you lot should take care of yourselves. Don't think just because you're my descendants that you'll handle all major matters of the future enterprise and family; it's quite the opposite—only those capable will remain here. I don't care whether these outsiders are part of our family; they have already entered our large family and will soon become pillars under my guidance if they prove themselves worthy—those who lack ambition will only be left behind." At this point, a steward hurriedly helped the old man up as they walked toward the door.
Once their figures disappeared at the entrance, those within the family began to stir.
"Oh dear! The old man actually has such an attitude! Goodness gracious, he scared me just now!" said an Uncle-in-law as he patted his chest and spoke loudly with relief.
Uncle-in-law felt fortunate that over the years, he had been able to support and guide the younger generation. Watching them grow into capable individuals, he believed they would eventually express goodwill towards him.
On the other hand, there was another faction within the family that sought to exploit and suppress the younger members, preventing them from rising. When this group heard Great-Grandfather's words, they were deeply moved.
To be honest, the marriage arrangement initially caused quite a stir to prevent Su Qian from marrying Freyr, leading to several bloody incidents. This left Freyr with a deep-seated hatred. While they claimed it was for Su Qian's benefit, most understood it was merely a way to secure their own interests within the family. They often brought distant relatives' sons and colleagues' children for matchmaking, but Su Qian never liked any of them. After numerous failed matches, she finally found someone she truly cared for.
Now that the tide had turned and their only powerful ally had defected, could those behind-the-scenes forces still enjoy a comfortable life? Clearly not.
Remaining silent in such circumstances was seen as weakness; they simply did not wish to engage in pointless infighting. Though there may have been hatred and pain in the past, Freyr had come to see everything with indifference. As long as it did not disrupt humanity's broader perspective, money was just a worldly concern—one could neither take it with them in life nor in death. Enduring a little longer would eventually lead to resolution.
Greedy individuals would never find good fortune; those who whispered behind others' backs would ultimately find themselves exposed to the light of day.
“Hahaha, as future heads of the family, you must learn to manage the situation well. From now on, I will treat you as my future support and nurture you accordingly. You need to strictly control yourselves, and I will begin to cultivate you gradually and intermittently,” Uncle-in-law responded with a laugh.
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