Li Xi's hand pointed at Li Xiang was knocked off in public.
With a look of disappointment on his face, he almost roared:
"You still dare to be rude to the new patriarch in public? Apologize to me! Otherwise, don't blame grandpa for being cruel and denying you as his granddaughter."
What!
The old patriarch's words caused an uproar at the scene.
No one expected that the old patriarch was serious this time!
The act of forcing Li Xi to apologize to Patriarch Li Xiang was serious.
Li Xiang smiled at this time and said:
"Old patriarch, just ask me to apologize. You often say that Li Xi is still young and ignorant. As an elder brother, I naturally have to be a little more tolerant."
Still young and ignorant!
These words immediately caused many onlookers to whisper and laugh.
Li Xi is a thirty-year-old man.
The elders often talk about being "too young and ignorant".
I really wonder how old Li Xi must be before he can truly realize that he is an adult and sensible?
The old patriarch's intimidation has never weakened!
Just a sharp and cold look instantly silenced the somewhat noisy scene.
After all, few people here dared to offend the Li family easily.
The old patriarch looked at Zhang Ling and the others with kind eyes and said:
"Li Xiang, you don't have to speak for her. Without rules, nothing can be achieved. Our Li family's ability to stay in Wuchuan for a long time depends on iron-clad rules."
Li Xiang had to admit this.
You must know that under normal circumstances, family businesses have shortcomings such as nepotism and abuse of power.
But the Li family has a complete set of rules of rewards and punishments.
These common disadvantages of family businesses have been successfully avoided one by one.
Zhang Ling was somewhat looking forward to seeing Li Xi apologize to them in public.
He even silently prayed that the old patriarch's attitude towards Li Xi would be more gentle.
Li Xiang looked at Li Xi pretending to be unbearable and said:
"Li Xiang, please listen to your arrangements, Grandpa Patriarch."
But now Li Xi was shocked by the old patriarch's word "rules".
As a result, my body began to tremble and tremble unconsciously.
She started to get a little scared.
You know, under the protection of the patriarch, Li Xike, she never knew what fear was?
The old patriarch nodded very satisfied with Li Xiang's humble attitude.
I thought it would be nice if Li Xi was half as sensible as Li Xiang.
It wouldn't make him so tired that his body would enter an early warning state.
The old patriarch sighed silently in his heart, and then looked at Li Xi seriously and couldn't bear it and said:
"So if Li Xi doesn't apologize today, then please ask Patriarch Li Xiang to use the authority of the Patriarch to kick this unscrupulous descendant out of the Li family tree."
"Kick out the Lee family tree!"
All the clan members surnamed Li present unanimously repeated the story.
After Li Xi finished retelling, his head felt dizzy and his body was shaky.
If it weren't for Shangguan Aoxue's support from the side, he almost collapsed to the ground weakly.
Because Li Xi couldn't believe that these words were said by her grandfather, the patriarch who had always doted on her.
So I panicked and thought I heard wrong.
He quickly grabbed Shangguan Aoxue beside him for confirmation.
After receiving confirmation from Shangguan Aoxue, Li Xi knew it was over.
She knew that her involvement in the case of the Kunlun Mountain Feng Shui Master was only saved from prison because of the protection of the patriarch, Grandpa Jiu.
If she completely offends the patriarch because of her disobedience, then she will definitely be taken back to prison.
How could she, who had always considered herself noble, endure life in prison?
No, she absolutely cannot be put back in jail.
She looked at Patriarch Li Xiang and Patriarch Zhang Ling's wife with some reluctance in her eyes.
In order to preserve her identity as a member of the Li family;
In order to regain the favor of her grandfather, the patriarch;
Also so that she can continue to domineering everywhere unscrupulously under the protection of the patriarch, grandfather.
Li Xi finally gritted his teeth and decided to apologize.
It turns out that Li Xi still knows what it means to admit a mistake and apologize.
The sincerity of the apology was comparable to the respect a junior shows to his elders.
The old patriarch finally showed a satisfied smile at Li Xi's apology.
Because the old patriarch believes that Li Xi can only grow up if he learns to apologize.
Those that broadly refer to growing up.
In the eyes of the old patriarch, it is not considered true growth.
Because Li Xi's first half of his life was too smooth under the care of the old patriarch.
The old patriarch was worried about Li Xi, who had never experienced setbacks.
After a hundred years, Li Xi encountered a setback.
For Li Xi, it was definitely a disaster.
The old patriarch hopes that he can watch Li Xi go through setbacks with his own eyes during his lifetime.
Then under his care, Li Xi was able to overcome his frustration.
It can be seen that the old patriarch has raised Li Xi as his biological daughter.
A "I was wrong".
For Zhang Ling, it was like the long-awaited sound of nature.
You must know that Li Xi was famous for being arrogant and domineering in school when he was a student.
No matter how much trouble you make in school.
She always manages to maintain a high and inviolable attitude.
Because Li Xi knew that she was the most favored grandchild of the Li family.
What she should have most is the attitude of not knowing what an apology is.
Therefore, Li Xi has developed the habit of knowing that his words and deeds are wrong.
You should also build your own happiness on the pain of others.
This is also the fundamental reason why Li Xi regards Zhang Ling as a thorn in his side.
That is to say, Li Xi's competitive spirit cultivated since childhood drove her to find fun with Zhang Ling!
This is just like mountaineering enthusiasts who have the ultimate goal of climbing Mount Everest.
For Li Xi, if she cannot conquer Zhang Ling, it will be the biggest shame in her life.
Not easy!
Li Xi really admitted his mistake with some piety under the supervision of the old patriarch.
Why just a little piety?
Because Li Xi was unwilling to say sorry to Zhang Ling from the bottom of his heart.
But under the pressure of the old patriarch, he had to pretend to be humble.
Li Xi just wanted to end the ridiculous apology to her as soon as possible.
She had already developed a strong hatred for the old patriarch in her heart.
But considering that the old patriarch still controls her economic lifeline.
So Li Xi didn't care how dissatisfied he was.
You should also say flattering words around the old patriarch.
After all, everyone is a family. She was just playing around with her brother and sister-in-law. Since she has apologized, please don't be angry, old patriarch;
She said that the old patriarch was her closest relative in her life, and she was willing to be the old patriarch's personal little cotton-padded jacket for the rest of her life;
…
Li Xi was even more outrageous and told the old patriarch.
"I will be your lover for the rest of my life. A year, a day, or an hour will not count as a lifetime."
Zhang Ling felt goosebumps all over her body when she listened.
I really can't understand someone as old as Li Xi.
Why do you shamelessly say such things in public?
However, the old patriarch seemed to like hearing what Li Xi said very much.
The originally sullen face was now filled with a bright smile.
It seems that to the old patriarch, this is the feeling of home.
It’s been a while!
The old patriarch suppressed his smile.
Finally, he told Li Xiang the main purpose of his appearance.
That is to make up for the agreement to settle in the Lee Consortium that was not signed last time.
After hearing this, Li Xiang felt deeply that such a big matter must be informed in advance of what Li Xiang was thinking.
So he motioned to the onlookers around him and said:
"Old patriarch, are you sure you are here?"
The old patriarch laughed and asked:
"What's going on here? I think it's nice and quiet. It's a nice place."
As soon as these words came out, all the onlookers around, including the service staff, quickly disappeared from their sight.
Li Xiang couldn't help but admire!
Is this the invisible strength of the old patriarch?
One word and one look can make everyone tremble and retreat.
Li Xiang knew that he might not be able to ask the real Li Xiang in advance this time.
But considering that last time, Li Xiang had actually instructed him to sign.
So he could only smile calmly and said:
"Okay! Everything is subject to your arrangement, old patriarch."
Li Xi on the side looked unhappy and wanted to say something.
But he was still frightened back by the old patriarch's look.
In fact, everyone present knew what Li Xi wanted to say?
It was just to say that the old patriarch had promised her, Li Xi, to be the patriarch.
Why is Li Xiang allowed to join the Li Group now?
Because as long as Li wants to join the Li Group.
Li Xiang now has the absolute say in the family.
This means that Li Xiang's status as patriarch is officially implemented.
How could Li Xi be reconciled to this?
Sign a contract!
There is no gorgeous sense of ceremony.
From beginning to end it was like a family gathering together for lunch.
What makes Li Xiang a little strange is that Zhang Ling's signature is required to join the consortium.
Said to be to ensure the absolute rights of the Li family.
The patriarch's wife is absolutely not allowed to interfere in family affairs.
That's what he said, but Li Xiang was unwilling to let Zhang Ling sign.
But you can't do things that go against the true character of Li Xiang easily.
So he specially whispered a few words of reminder in Zhang Ling's ear.
He told Zhang Ling to read the contents of the document carefully before signing.
If there are any clauses that harm her personal rights.
She can file an objection to the amendment.
Because Li wanted to know if Zhang Ling's IQ and knowledge could tell whether there was something fishy in the document.
Then he can feel relatively at ease.
Zhang Ling heard this and looked at the documents that needed to be signed.
The old patriarch sat aside without any worries and smiled slightly.
It feels like he is saying that as an elder, there is no need to deceive the younger generation.
Invisibly, it will give the younger generation a feeling of guilt as if they have done something wrong.
However, Zhang Ling is not a person who has not experienced strong winds and waves.
I will not let this invisible pressure influence my mind.
After analysis, she found that the document was essentially an upgraded version of the prenuptial property agreement.
If she signs the agreement, it is very likely that she and Li Xiang will bear the huge debt caused by the family's bankruptcy.
She deeply felt that this clause was really unreasonable.
Because she felt that she had no say in the Li family's industry.
Then naturally she should not bear the debt caused by the bankruptcy of the family industry.
After hearing Zhang Ling's objection, the old patriarch smiled slightly and said:
"Don't forget that you have Patriarch Li Xiang with such huge liquid assets, which brings you all kinds of conveniences and honors."
When she heard what the old patriarch said, she subconsciously glanced at Li Xiang with some shame.
The old patriarch is right!
Just having a relationship with Li Xiang has brought her many conveniences and honors.
It also allowed her to achieve outstanding achievements in her career.
These are not measured by fairness and reasonableness.
Of course, Li Xiang also felt that those terms were unreasonable.
Zhang Ling was also reminded many times not to wrong herself.
Little did he know that his moral conduct was too shallow compared to the old patriarch!
The wise old patriarch tried to make Zhang Ling make up his mind.
He even mentioned Zhang Ling’s daughter Xiaodouzi.
Yes!
She also wanted Xiaodouzi to fully enjoy the high-quality educational resources provided by the Li family.
Even though she felt that those terms were still a bit unreasonable.
But after weighing the pros and cons, she still chose to sign the document without objection.
at this time.
Li Xiang thought that no matter how many worries he had in his heart, it would not help.
So he could only silently pray that the Li family would continue to prosper under the leadership of Zhen Li Xiang.
The signing is over.
The old patriarch simply explained the time and place of the consortium's regular meeting.
He also said that he would be introduced to other responsible persons at the regular meeting next Monday.
Perhaps the old patriarch saw Li Xiang's desperate desire to have a world with Zhang Ling.
Or maybe the old patriarch saw Li Xi's restless heart that was difficult to calm down.
So I just used the excuse that I had something to deal with.
He left in a bit of a hurry.
Whatever the reason?
It's calm again here.
The waiter Xiaolin reappeared and asked them if they wanted to continue dining?
After receiving nods of agreement from the two, the formal meal began to be served on the table.
A lot of tossing.
Zhang Ling was indeed a little hungry.
Without taking into account Li Xiang next to him, he started eating in big mouthfuls.
It's been a while.
Only then did Zhang Ling realize that Li Xiang had not moved his chopsticks.
He held his chin in his hands and kept looking at her lovingly.
Zhang Ling just wanted to ask Li Xiang what she was doing if she didn't want to eat.
Xiao Lin on the side seemed to understand Zhang Ling's intention.
So he took the initiative to step forward and whisper in her ear:
This chapter is not finished yet, please click on the next page to continue reading the exciting content! "Madam of the patriarch, you see, the patriarch must think that you are very beautiful when you are dining. You are far more beautiful than the delicacies on this table. That's why I have always been obsessed with you.
Looking at you crazily."
Zhang Ling couldn't help but feel nervous. She turned her head and showed a natural smile, but in the end she didn't say a word.
Xiao Lin seemed to sense Zhang Ling's grudge against her.
So he quickly explained with a somewhat embarrassed smile:
"Madam of the Patriarch, I am just very envious of the love between you and the Patriarch. That's why I take it for granted and talk nonsense. Please don't misunderstand me!"
Li Xiang glanced at Xiao Lin with some doubts at this time before asking:
"Ling'er, look at Xiaolin, has she offended you?"
Just this glance made Zhang Ling feel that Li Xiang had something to do with Xiao Lin.
That's why I just used the matter against Li Xi to recruit Xiao Lin to work around me.
Although she had repeatedly comforted herself in her heart.
They have broken up.
No matter what woman Li Xiang wanted to hook up with, it would have nothing to do with her.
But she felt sour inside.
That’s why I asked a little bit angrily:
"Are you distressed?"
"Distressed!"
Li Xiang glanced at Xiao Lin again subconsciously.
It feels like Zhang Ling was right.
Then, he let out a burst of proud laughter and said:
"It turns out that today's food is a bit sour..."
Li Xiang looked at Xiao Lin, pretended to be angry, and accused the chef who cooked for them of using too much vinegar.
Zhang Ling listened to Li Xiang's accusations.
Angry and funny at the same time.
She was about to ask Li Xiang to stop talking nonsense.
Sudden!
A familiar voice called her from behind.
At the same time, I also saw Li Xiang's face looking gloomy and looking at the person behind her.
It felt like Li Xiang had an unprecedented hatred for that person.
