Chu Xiu's choice was beyond everyone's imagination, but the Second Madam and the Third Madam both showed a hint of joy.
No matter why Chu Xiu was on the opposite side of the eldest lady, they were the ones who benefited anyway, and that was enough.
Chu Kai whispered fiercely to Chu Xiu beside him: "Chu Xiu! Do you know what you are talking about? I will give you another chance, do you dare to say it again?"
From the time Chu Xiu came in until now, Chu Kai has never looked at Chu Xiu. The only time he looks at Chu Xiu now is because Chu Xiu is standing on the opposite side of him. His attitude is the same as when facing Chu Xiu before, condescending.
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Chu Xiu glanced at him and said loudly: "Brother, what do you mean? Is it wrong for me to obey my father? Brother, you are not the head of the family yet, and your control is so lenient. When you really become my Chu
Head of the family, are we brothers going to be kicked out of the Chu family to beg for food?"
"you……!"
Chu Kai was so angry that he stood up immediately, but Chu Zongguang's face suddenly darkened and he snorted: "Sit down! Look what you have become, do you still have the dignity of being a big brother? Don't.
Forgot, I'm not dead yet! Now the Chu family is not choosing the head of the family, but the heir of the family head!"
Although Chu Zongguang was too lazy to take care of the Chu family's affairs and focused on seclusion, he also had a bottom line. Of course, he couldn't sit idly by if Chu Kai overstepped his bounds.
Chu Kai sat down angrily, and the eldest lady of the Chu family also had a livid face and remained silent.
Chu Zongguang coughed and said, "Okay, this matter has been settled, and no one is allowed to argue anymore."
But at this moment, Chu Xiu suddenly stood up and said: "Father, the child still has something to say."
Chu Zongguang frowned and said, "What else do you have to do?"
Chu Xiu said calmly: "Brother and the others all control part of the family business, but what do I have in my hands? Since my father has set the rules for the heir of the family head, we can't favor one over the other, right?"
As soon as these words came out, except for Chu Zongguang, the expressions of everyone present changed. Chu Xiu's meaning was obvious. He wanted a part of the family business, and he also wanted to compete for the position of the heir to the family head!
Only then did the second lady understand why Chu Xiu was on their side. To be precise, Chu Xiu should be on their side now.
Chu Kai stared at Chu Xiu with a sneer on his lips.
This loser also wants to compete for the position of the heir to the family head? Chu Xiu is not even as threatening to him as Chu Shang, who is only a teenager.
At this time, a middle-aged man standing behind suddenly said in a slightly sarcastic tone: "Second Young Master, isn't he holding the Nanshan Mining Area in his hands? What else do you need for business?"
This man is the chief steward of the Chu family, his surname is Liu, and he is the elder madam’s elder brother.
There are two positions in the Chu family: housekeeper and steward. The steward is mainly responsible for some of the Chu family's business and industry, while the steward is only responsible for managing some personnel within the Chu family. He is relatively close to the people of the Chu family. There are several stewards.
He is a relative of the madam, so even if he doesn't know martial arts, he can serve.
As soon as Butler Liu spoke, everyone looked at him. Everyone knew that Butler Liu was targeting Chu Xiu. Who made Chu Xiu stand opposite the eldest lady and sing the opposite?
Although the Nanshan Mining Area can be regarded as a business of the Chu family, the mining area is so big that no matter how talented the person is, there is no way to change it. Keeping the Nanshan Mining Area as a business is basically the same as giving up the heir of the family head.
At this moment, Chu Xiu stood up and suddenly said to Liu Guan's family: "Steward Liu, come here, I have something to tell you."
Liu Guanjia was stunned for a moment, but he still walked over and muttered: "If there is anything you need, Second Young Master, just tell me. Are you afraid that I won't be able to hear you because I'm far away?"
But when he just walked to Chu Xiu, Chu Xiu suddenly took action without warning and punched Butler Liu in the abdomen. The powerful force immediately caused Butler Liu to vomit a mouthful of blood and fall to the ground clutching his stomach.
Before it was over, Chu Xiu kicked Liu Guanjia hard with an expressionless face. In an instant, Liu Guanjia's head was covered with blood and he let out pitiful howls.
Now it was a matter of family affairs, and no one expected that Chu Xiu would suddenly take action. By the time everyone reacted, Butler Liu had been trampled by Chu Xiu and was on the verge of death. He could only breathe out but not in.
The second lady and others couldn't help but shudder when they looked at Chu Xiu's expressionless expression.
Not only because of Chu Xiu's ruthlessness, but also because Chu Xiu seemed to be a different person at this time, which made them feel a strong sense of discomfort.
"Bang!"
Chu Zongguang landed an angry palm, and the table next to him immediately fell into pieces.
"That's enough! Chu Xiu! What do you want to do? Do it in public, you still don't take me as your father seriously?"
Seeing Chu Zongguang getting angry, Chu Xiu stopped, and a strange look flashed in his eyes.
It seems that I really didn't like this cheap old man before.
Just now Chu Kai had overstepped his authority in front of him, and he just scolded him. Now it was his turn to teach a servant a lesson, but Chu Zongguang slapped the table in anger.
Chu Xiu slowly raised his hands to Chu Zongguang and said: "Father, please calm down, the child just couldn't control it for a moment.
When did a servant have his turn to interrupt when the master was talking? I haven't been back to the Chu family for more than a year. Is the Chu family now so unruly?
Forgive me, father, you are usually too kind, so these servants don't know the rules."
Chu Xiu cast a cold glance at Liu Guanjia at his feet and said, "If this kind of stuff had been placed in the Nanshan Mining Area, I would have thrown it out to light the sky lanterns a long time ago. My father is kind, but I, Chu Xiu, am not that easy to talk to."
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While Chu Xiu explained, he complimented Chu Zongguang a few words without leaving any trace, which made Chu Zongguang's anger disappear.
Although Butler Liu is a relative of the eldest lady, he is only a servant after all. How can he make his son apologize for a servant? Even though this is his least favorite son.
Moreover, he has been in seclusion all year round and rarely cares about the affairs of the family, which has made these servants look a bit shameful.
Chu Zongguang waved his hand casually and said: "Forget it, remember next time, this is the Chu family, not the Nanshan Mining Area. If you have anything to say, please tell me. I will fine you three months' monthly payment and go to Guanli Liu to recuperate."
Chu Xiu immediately handed over his hands and said: "My child obeys the order, but father, what should I do about what I said before? I can't really guard a Nanshan mining area for business, right? Otherwise, what's the point of the heir of the family calling me here?
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Chu Zongguang frowned. Although he had never thought about passing on the position of head of the family to this son who he had never liked or valued very much, he couldn't do it in front of so many people.
It's too much.
At this moment, the eldest lady said dissatisfiedly: "Master, is this the matter? Chu Xiu committed the murder in public, and he didn't take you seriously at all!"
Hearing the eldest lady speak, Chu Zongguang's expression suddenly became gloomy. He snorted coldly: "What else do you want me to do? Let him go and pay for Butler Liu's life? I said, let's forget about this matter.
Starting today, a caravan from our Chu family heading to the Yan Kingdom will be handed over to Chu Xiulai. Now the caravan should be on its way back. When the caravan returns to the Chu family, you will take over."
Chu Xiu bowed to Chu Zongguang and said with a smile: "Thank you, father."
When he got up, Chu Xiu also saw the livid faces of the eldest lady and Chu Kai. Chu Xiu didn't pay attention. These mother and son were idiots.
The eldest lady came from a wealthy family, but she was a little confused about herself.
This is Tongzhou Prefecture, this is the Chu family, not her previous family. Being on the same side as Chu Zongguang will only make Chu Zongguang hate her more and more.
And Chu Kai, he is seven or eight years older than Chu Xiu. Such a huge advantage did not allow him to become the heir of the family head early. Now he has to compete with his younger brothers again. He is simply a waste.
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Chu Zongguang waved his hand and said, "Okay, everything has been decided, let's move on."
As Chu Zongguang left, everyone also left the meeting hall, but before leaving, they all looked at Chu Xiu with strange eyes.
Especially the mother and son of the Second Madam. Their biggest enemies before were the First Madam and Chu Kai. Unexpectedly, Chu Xiu had changed so much in one year and had such great ambitions.
After leaving the meeting hall, the second lady and Chu Sheng returned to their room. Chu Shang couldn't help but said: "Mom, didn't you arrange for someone to kill Chu Xiu? How come he can still come back alive now?"
The second lady's expression was gloomy: "It was a miscalculation. Who would have thought that Chu Xiu would change so much after staying in the Nanshan mining area for a year? If I had known this, I should have persuaded the master to demote him to another place.
The Nanshan mining area is full of criminals and thugs. Although the environment is harsh, it is still enough to train people. After Chu Xiu stayed there for a year, it was as if he had become a different person.
But you don’t have to worry about having a baby. Just look at Chu Xiu’s performance today. If he dares to do something in front of the master, he is simply arrogant and crazy!
He himself is not liked by the master, and it is even more so now. The Chu family will not choose a madman to be the heir to the family head.
So you don't have to worry. Among your brothers, Chu Kai is ambitious and talented but has no arrogance. Chu Xiu is acting crazy and is not liked by the master.
That Chu Shang is only a teenager, too young. Although he is the favorite of the master, he cannot threaten you at all. As long as you become the heir of the family head, are you still afraid that you will not be able to suppress him? "
Chu Sheng nodded, with a cold look in his eyes. In his opinion, he was the only one worthy of being the future head of the Chu family. Apart from being born a few years earlier than him, how could that guy Chu Kai be better than him?
"By the way, mother, my father gave Chu Xiu a caravan today. If I remember correctly, the stewards in that caravan seem to be your people, right? Find an opportunity to trip up Chu Xiu!
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The second lady said with a cold voice on her face: "Don't worry, mother spent a lot of money to win over the stewards in the caravan. Even if Chu Xiu gets the caravan, I guarantee that he will not be able to command anyone!"