Zhang Ling indeed did not see any subtle reaction from him about wanting to be the clan leader.
It seems that what Li Xiang just said is true.
"Why?" the old patriarch asked pretending to be confused.
He had already guessed the result.
But he also wanted to find a breakthrough from Li Xiang's words and deeds.
I thought I had to get Li Xiang to agree today.
Li Xiang continued:
"I just don't want to be."
The old patriarch tried to persuade:
"If you don't do it right, I'm afraid our Li family will never be able to find a suitable patriarch. At any rate, we won't be able to write two characters of "Li" in one stroke. I guess you don't want to see the decline of the Li family."
He smiled in his heart.
It's a mockery!
What is the relationship between your Li family and me?
Of course, this is also a true portrayal of Li Xiang’s heart.
Because Li Xiang has felt many times that Li Xiang really has no feelings for this family.
Li Xiang shook his head again and looked at Li Xi beside him and said:
"Not necessarily. Since Li Xi is willing to be the clan leader, I think it's appropriate for her to be the clan leader."
When Li Xi heard Li Xiang's words, he quickly stood in front of the old patriarch, nodding his head excitedly and begging.
The old patriarch looked at Li Xi in front of him with a speechless smile.
Li Xiang seemed to be supporting Li Xi and continued:
"What's more, she just put forward the best way for her to be a good patriarch. I think what Li Xi said is very good. How about you just follow Li Xi's wishes."
The old patriarch pulled Li Xi away from his eyes without hesitation and said firmly:
"no!"
This made Zhang Ling on the side feel a little strange!
Could it be that the position of the clan leader is a hot coal that cannot be held in hand through the winter?
Therefore, the old patriarch urgently needs his unrelated descendant to take over.
Li Xiang just wanted to speak, but he didn't expect Li Xi to ask the question that puzzled everyone on his behalf.
"Grandpa, is there any reason why Li Xiang must do it? If you can't explain why today, Xi'er will... stop eating from now on."
Li Xi tried to use the hunger strike to press the old patriarch for specific reasons.
Li Xiang nodded and looked at the old patriarch to add fuel to the fire and said:
"Yes! Patriarch, I also want to know what reason you have for insisting on me. If you can't tell me anything, you refuse to participate in the family sacrifice this time. I will leave immediately with Zhang Ling."
As soon as he finished speaking, Li Xiang grabbed Zhang Ling's hand and walked towards the dormitory door.
Many tribesmen at the scene were eager for Li Xiang to leave immediately.
One after another, they all found a way for Li Jiang.
When the old patriarch saw Li Xiang stepping over the threshold, he finally couldn't help shouting:
"Wait a minute! I said, can't I say that? Li Xiang, you come back first, and I will tell everyone the reason why you must be the leader of the clan."
Li Xiang took back his steps towards the threshold, looked back at the old patriarch and said:
"You don't have to go back. I can hear it from here. Chief, just say it, I'm listening."
The old patriarch is indeed a thousand-year-old fox.
He laid out all the achievements that Li Xiang had made since graduating from college, like a treasure trove of treasures, in front of many clan members.
Finally, he looked around the clan members with great momentum and asked:
"Who? Who among you thinks he is more accomplished than Li Xiang? Then I will hand over the position of clan leader to him."
As soon as the old clan leader finished speaking, all the clan members present were as wilted as eggplants beaten by frost.
Even Li Xi, who had been jumping around the most happily, lowered his head in shame.
After all, she has always been in trouble.
As far as the family is concerned, if she doesn't cause trouble, then she has made a huge contribution to the family.
Li Xi always thought that the patriarch's grandfather didn't like him and didn't care about Li Xiang.
I never expected that I could understand Li Xiang so comprehensively.
Zhang Ling always thought that she already knew Li Xiang very well.
After listening to the old patriarch's introduction, she realized that she knew less than three-fifths of Li Xiang.
However, for Li Xiang, he was not surprised at all when the old patriarch said this.
Because Li Xiang had already anticipated these for him.
Even the tone of expression used by the old patriarch was vividly described.
Following Zhen Li Xiang's arrangement, he suddenly meditated for a while, giving the impression that he was deep in memory.
Not long.
He deliberately laughed awkwardly in front of many clan members, and then acted like the old clan leader said that none of this was done by him.
Then he suppressed his smile and said slightly ashamed:
"Patriarch, patriarch, he is indeed the most powerful patriarch in the history of our Li family. If you didn't mention some of what you just said, the younger generation would almost forget that I had done it before."
After saying this, his sharp eyes fell on Uncle XX beside him.
The old patriarch obviously understood Li Xiang's intention.
So he looked at XX with some indignation and shouted:
"Get over here!"
Because I remember that the Japanese chemical industry in Uncle XX's hands was severely impacted by the Japanese chemical industry from abroad.
Earnings have posted negative growth for two consecutive quarters.
The Li Group can only choose to give up its continued investment in the daily chemical industry.
They even chose to divest from their capital to make matters worse.
At this time, Li Xiang personally helped Uncle XX come up with a plan to successfully revive the industry.
We are even fortunate to have become the third largest daily chemical industry in the country.
It’s just that Uncle XX finally disliked Li Xiang because he was too evil!
At that time, 90% of the year-end profits of the daily chemical industry were taken away.
Therefore, he has always held a grudge against Li Xiang.
That’s why I just jumped out and targeted Li Xiang.
Uncle XX stood in front of the clan leader tremblingly and said:
"Second uncle, are you okay?"
The old patriarch raised the civilized stick in his hand and was about to fall hard on Uncle XX.
Maybe you feel that you can no longer exert your energy as you get older.
Or maybe you feel it is inappropriate to do this in front of your ancestors today.
So he poked the floor with a civilized stick a few times and yelled:
"Right now, get in front of Li Xiang and apologize. Apologize for your reckless behavior just now. Do you hear me?"
After Zhang Ling heard the old clan leader's order, she was as shocked as the other clan members.
Let uncles apologize to nephews.
This is undoubtedly more insulting than the old patriarch's direct punishment by hitting him with a civilized stick.
Maybe Li Xi and Uncle XX are relatively close on weekdays.
After seeing XX tree's eyes asking for help, she hugged the patriarch's grandfather's arm and shook her head like a coquettish girl:
"Grandpa, Uncle XX is an elder after all! If he really humbles himself and apologizes to Li Xiang today, then how should Uncle XX behave in the future?"
With Li Xi taking the lead in interceding.
Suddenly, voices pleading for Uncle XX came and went.
What's more, some people use their status as elders to put pressure on Li Xiang.
If Li Xiang dares to really accept Uncle XX's apology, he is making an enemy of all the elders of the Li family.
Zhang Ling clearly saw that the old patriarch had no intention of standing up to rescue Li Xiang.
Instead, he looked at the drama put on by his tribe as an outsider.
Li Xiang didn't say a word, put on a meaningful smile, and looked around at the faces of the clan members.
He then turned around gracefully and walked to Zhang Ling, smiled and took Zhang Ling's hand again, and said very gently:
"I'm sorry for showing you a face you shouldn't see. Let's go. Let's leave this disgusting place."
Zhang Ling nodded with a happy smile and said:
"It's okay. Then I'll listen to you and let's go."
The old patriarch saw with his own eyes the two young figures stepping out of the threshold of the dormitory.
He shouted before the figure was about to disappear completely:
"Shut up!"
Scarlet eyes glanced around all the clan members and continued:
"It's all turned upside down, isn't it! If your family is ruined by your quarrels with the useless snacks that you usually put in your pockets, even if you go to the streets to beg for food, you won't be able to find anything hot. I really don't understand that you guys still have the nerve to argue? "
Li Xiang, who had already walked out of the dormitory with Zhang Ling, knew that these words were meant for him.
The pace of his feet did not slow down, but instead became faster.
It felt like there was something more important waiting for him to do.
The old patriarch's voice gradually became inaudible.
Zhang Ling looked at the road ahead and said:
"Are we going to look for Xiaodouzi now? I don't know if she will be in her original place and not running around causing trouble."
Li Xiang shook his head with a smile and said:
"No, I'm afraid we can't go find Xiaodouzi now."
Because Zhen Li wanted to guess for him that in a few minutes, Uncle XX would definitely chase him out.
Then I tried my best to invite him back to the dormitory again.
"Why?" Zhang Ling took a look at the environment of the ancestral hall, which has a good layout and scenery, and guessed, "Are you planning to take a stroll here?"
Li Xiang said with a little surprise in his smile:
"If you want to."
He really didn't expect Zhang Ling to have this idea.
But if she really wanted to, he would be more than willing to accompany her.
Zhang Ling was a little excited and looked around again at the pleasing flowers, plants and trees, and said:
"The buildings here are simple and elegant, and the courtyard scenery is exquisite. It is indeed a good place to visit."
Although it's a bit strange to date in the Li family's ancestral hall.
But I can’t stand the fact that the scenery here is really good, and it feels like traveling back in time to ancient times.
If you are used to living a fast-paced urban life, relaxing in a slow-paced environment may be the best way to relieve stress.
As soon as she finished speaking, Zhang Ling heard the voice of Uncle XX from behind.
Li Xiang pretended not to hear.
He seemed to have grasped the psychology of women who like men's strength the most.
Deliberately holding Zhang Ling's hand, without giving Zhang Ling any time to choose, she pulled her toward the flower garden not far away and said:
"I think the flower garden over there is quite beautiful! How about we go over there and take a look first?"
Zhang Ling already knew in her heart that Li Xiang just wanted to use her and find a legitimate reason to deliberately create some difficulties for Uncle XX.
You must know that many times people are so mean.
I never cherish people and things that I get easily.
Even if something is very easy to do, you will still make mistakes because you don't pay attention to it.
So many times smart people try to make the other person take them seriously enough.
You have to choose to create a little trouble for the other party.
After Uncle XX caught up with him out of breath, Li Xiang pretended to be confused and explained:
"Uncle XX, our Zhang Ling just likes the architectural style and scenery here. I will take you around personally to ensure that I won't set foot in any forbidden areas of the Li family. You don't need to come all the way to remind me, these nephews all know
."
Although Uncle XX was scolded by the old patriarch and chased after him.
After all, I feel aggrieved no matter how much I think about having to apologize to a junior.
Still unable to shame himself, he waved his hand to Li Xiang and said:
"No. Li Xiang, you have been appointed by the clan leader as the next clan leader. What else can the family say about you? Feel free, you can go and see it as you like."
Li Xiang said happily:
"I didn't expect that the clan leader was so kind to me! He actually asked you to make a special trip to get through to me. Uncle XX, I understand. Then I would like to ask Uncle XX to thank the clan leader for me when he gets back."
As he spoke, he took Zhang Ling's hand again, pointed to the door at the other end and said:
"Ling'er, I remember where I went, and there seems to be a lotus pond. It's the right time to enjoy the flowers at this time. Come on, I'll take you there to have a look."
Li Xiang had already memorized the floor plan of this place before coming here.
I also heard Zhen Li Xiang talk about a secret base that he remembered.
There are many hidden trinkets that Li Xiang never wanted to throw away.
Li Xiang said that if he had a chance to go there, he would walk 126 steps westward from the stone monument on the east side of the lotus pond, and he would see an iron hook hanging under the stone railing.
Ask him to take out the things hidden in the lotus pond and throw them away in a trash can after leaving the ancestral hall.
Yes, Li Xiang really emphasized that you must leave the ancestral hall before throwing it away.
He said that even if he was really considered rubbish by Li Xiang, he would not let anyone from the Li family get involved.
"Okay! I like lotus flowers the most."
Li Xiang looked at Zhang Ling's slightly excited look and continued:
"You like lotus, wouldn't it be because of Zhou Dunyi's "Love of Lotus" written by Zhou Dunyi [Song Dynasty]?"
After Zhang Ling nodded in agreement, the two looked at each other with tender eyes.
It was obvious that they seemed to have an excellent mental resonance at this moment.
So they all held hands and sang together as they headed towards the door.
"Among the flowers of land and water, the loveliest ones are even sweet flowers. Tao Yuanming of the Jin Dynasty only loves chrysanthemums. Since the Li and Tang Dynasties, the world has loved peonies very much. I only love the lotus that emerges from the mud but is not stained, and washes the ripples without being evil..."
Uncle XX was left standing alone in the wind, watching their retreating figures in a mess.
No, no!
Before coming, the old patriarch gave him a death order.
If you can't invite Li Xiang back again.
Then he will be kicked out of the Li family directly by the old patriarch.
Although the daily chemical industry in his hands was not as profitable as before after Li Xiang left.
But it can still firmly occupy the third place in the domestic daily chemical industry.
But if Li's consortium withdraws its capital again, it is really possible that the daily chemicals in his hands may go bankrupt overnight.
By then, I'm afraid that as the old patriarch said, he won't be able to find a hot meal even if he begs for food on the street.
After weighing it again and again, he gritted his teeth, stamped his feet, and quickly chased after her again.
"My dear nephew, please wait a moment. Uncle XX has something else to say to you."
Zhang Ling clearly heard the helplessness and urgency in Uncle XX's words.
When she wanted to persuade Li Xiang to just wait for the sake of Uncle XX being an elder.
Li Xiang thought he had already read her facial expressions and whispered before she opened her mouth:
"Let me tell you! Few people go there. When the sun shines on the lotus flowers, they are absolutely gorgeous and colorful. They add a sense of vitality and tranquility to the lotus pond..."
Listening to Li Xiang's story, her desire to see the beauty of the lotus pond became stronger and stronger.
No matter how Uncle XX later called his name and jumped up and down in front of him to attract his attention.
He was able to avoid it perfectly and continued to tell Zhang Ling heartily without paying attention.
To be honest, if Zhang Ling hadn't been decisive enough, she would only have Li Xiang in her eyes at the moment.
I'm afraid she will be upset by Uncle XX's behavior and want to get angry.
The time the old patriarch gave him was not unlimited.
If Li Xiang cannot be persuaded to go back within a quarter of an hour, then Uncle XX's future in the Li family will definitely be over.
I glanced at the time and saw that five minutes had passed, and it was getting further and further away from the dormitory.
The anxious Uncle XX finally couldn't bear the suffering in his heart and threw away his dignity as an elder in order to continue to be prosperous and wealthy in the future.
So regardless of whether there were other people around, he knelt down on the ground and wailed at Li Xiang:
"Nephew Li Xiangxian, no, you are my uncle. I knew it was wrong. I am an ungrateful bastard. I just said such rude words to you in front of everyone in the clan. Please forgive me for what I said before.