Zhao Li was a little confused, "Dad, what's wrong with you?"
The clan leader remained silent. If he wanted to resolve this matter peacefully, the safest way would be to reconcile!
Of course, he was confident of persuading Zhao Dong at first.
After all, if things get too big, the final result is likely to be a lose-lose situation for both parties!
There are some costs that adults can bear, but for a little girl, they may be fatal!
The negotiation with Zhao Dong just now was a reminder on the one hand, and a warning on the other, asking Zhao Dong not to make fun of Xue Jiaqi's future!
The result was unexpected. The last escape route was cut off by his daughter, leaving him no room for relaxation and sending him into a desperate situation!
In anger, the clan leader raised his hand to strike, but raised his palm in the air and slowly dropped it, "From now on, you don't want to get involved in this matter, do you hear me?"
Zhao Li nodded blankly and watched her father leave.
...
Outside the house, the clan leader hesitated for a moment before dialing Zhao Dong's phone.
When the call was connected, neither of the two people spoke first.
In the end, the clan leader could not withstand the pressure and said, "Xiaodong, I didn't expect things to develop to this point at the beginning."
"You have to know that I don't want this matter to become a big deal. No matter who loses or wins, our Zhao family will lose!"
"In this case, if you can trust me, leave this matter to me to deal with the aftermath!"
"The previous promise remains unchanged. I can decide on Jiaqi's compensation, at least one million!"
"If the mine can't get it, I'll make it up personally!"
"Also, if you give me three months, I promise to shut down the mine!"
"In short, I will definitely give you a satisfactory explanation!"
Zhao Dong was silent for a moment and sneered: "Slap me in the face and give me a sweet date. Do you really think that I, Zhao Dong, don't know how to count?"
The patriarch tried to mediate, "Xiaodong, what else do you want?"
Zhao Dong's tone was calm, "Aren't we going to hold a clan meeting later? Let's have an interview."
The patriarch heard something different and hurriedly warned, "Xiaodong, once some things are put on the table, there is really no room for relaxation!"
Zhao Dong took a deep breath, "Just ten minutes ago, you personally ruined a girl's future and future, and now you are telling me to ease up?"
"You guys have let you down as a good person, so Jiaqi deserves to be bullied by you?"
The patriarch was annoyed, "I really don't know about this..."
Zhao Dong interrupted, "Patriarch, you don't have to say it. We are all adults. Since we have done something wrong, we should pay the price. Are you right?"
The patriarch was silent for a moment, and his tone changed accordingly, "Are you really thinking about falling out with the Zhao family?"
Zhao Dong sneered, "I didn't want to have a falling out, you forced me to!"
"Besides, you can't represent the Zhao family!"
The patriarch also sneered, "Okay, then I'll wait for you at the ancestral hall!"
...
Soon, people gathered in the ancestral hall.
Because she is the new daughter-in-law of the Zhao family entering the family tree, according to the traditions of her hometown, there are certain procedures and customs that must be followed.
In fact, it stands to reason that there is no need for such a big pomp.
But Zhao Dong's group has a high seniority in the Zhao family, and Zhao Dong is successful in his career. There are many people watching to see the fun, to cheer, and to see the bride.
There were many people present in the Zhao family ancestral hall, not many of whom were from the older generation, and they were all the younger generation of the clan.
At ten o'clock sharp, Zhao Dong, dressed in formal attire, came hand in hand with Sophie, followed closely by the others.
The patriarch said a few words briefly, and there was nothing strange about the whole process!
The rest of the ceremony will be presided over by an elder in the clan who is familiar with the process.