Jiang Yangxu also looked at Jiang Yehan. "Big brother, third sister said that third brother-in-law will help me arrange a meeting with Chairman Zhou tomorrow to discuss the cooperation. So, your delusion of snatching the management rights of the pharmaceutical company from me is probably going to fall through."
Jiang Yehan had already heard about this from his wife, Zhang Susu, last night when he returned home from the company. He wasn't worried at all.
"Is that so? Chairman Zhou hasn't even been met yet, and the meeting isn't even confirmed. Aren't you celebrating a bit too early, second brother?"
Jiang Yangxu, however, was full of confidence. "Today is your daughter Jiang Youli's engagement banquet. I won't spoil your mood. You can keep clinging to your fantasy of taking the pharmaceutical company's management rights from me for today."
After saying that, he walked inside.
Qin Yulian also lifted her chin arrogantly and led Jiang Xing and Jiang Yonghe into the Qi family residence right behind him.
Zhang Susu watched the backs of their family of four and couldn't help but comment, "They just love coming here to bring bad vibes every single day!"
Jiang Yehan took her hand and gave it a gentle squeeze, soothing her. "Let them be. They're all talk and can't harm Youli in the slightest."
Zhang Susu nodded. "Mhm." After a pause, she added discontentedly, "But Qi Huan's father is really too much. He's not even here on such an important occasion to receive guests with his son. Who knows where he ran off to? It's like he's not afraid his son will be gossiped about by outsiders."
Jiang Yehan said thoughtfully, "Perhaps Qi Huan's father is doing it on purpose. We just need to take good care of Youli. As for the Qi family, Qi Huan is a smart boy; he can handle it."
Zhang Susu nodded again. "Alright."
...
Apart from Qi Tianxiang's family and the eldest sister Qi Xinfeng, who already lived in the manor, Grandpa Qi's other children had also arrived with their own children. They were all gathered in the study, chatting with Grandpa Qi.
"Fifth brother, today is your son Qi Huan's engagement banquet. Why aren't you out there greeting guests? Why are you here with us keeping Dad company? Haven't you had enough time with Dad after living in this manor all these years?" The fourth son, Qi Tianjue, spoke up.
Before Qi Tianxiang could reply, the third son, Qi Tianhuai, sneered first. "Qi Huan's legs are crippled. Fifth brother is probably afraid he won't be able to live in this manor much longer."
Qi Tianxiang was very unhappy inside but didn't dare show it too obviously. He just said, "It's rare for second sister, third brother, and fourth brother to come back. Of course, keeping you company is more important."
At this moment, Grandpa Qi, who had been resting with his eyes closed while inhaling the calming incense, opened his eyes. "I know you are all very concerned about the matter of the Qi family's future successor. I have my considerations."
Hearing this, Qi Tianhuai and Qi Tianjue immediately sat up straighter.
"Dad, given Qi Huan's current condition, he's no longer suitable, right?" Qi Tianhuai stated bluntly.
"I agree! My son Feifan is handsome, talented, and steady in his work. He is now more suitable to become the future successor of the Qi family!" After fourth son Qi Tianjue finished speaking, he received a hostile glare from third son Qi Tianhuai.
Qi Tianjue pretended not to see it.
The second daughter, Qi Xiuhua, silently sipped her tea without saying a word.
Grandpa Qi said unhurriedly, "The matter of the successor is not urgent for now. Before the end of this year, I will formally announce the Qi family successor."
There were still three months until the end of the year. Qi Tianhuai and Qi Tianjue glanced at each other. The old man probably still held out hope for Qi Huan!
No matter. They could wait!
During this time, they would make sure their sons performed well to gain the old man's recognition and appreciation!
...
In the main hall.
The young masters and ladies of the Qi family chatted freely about this arranged marriage.
"What do you think? Grandpa chose a country bumpkin girl who was just brought back by the Jiang family as Qi Huan's marriage partner this time. It seems ninety percent likely he's planning to give up on making Qi Huan the successor of our Qi family." The speaker was Qi Tianhuai's son, Qi Shaoxiong. Because he often traveled outside with his father, his skin was slightly tanned, and he carried the same ruthless air as his father.
As he said this, he wore a confident expression on his face.
Qi Xiuhua's only daughter, Qi An'an, however, said, "Brother Xiong, didn't we hear that this real heiress of the Jiang family made a brilliant debut at her own welcome banquet? How can you be so sure Grandpa is giving up on Brother Huan?"
Qi Shaoxiong scoffed disdainfully. "I heard about it. But it was just improvising an original song and performing it live on the piano at the welcome banquet. These are just trivial tricks used by real and fake heiresses to attract young masters from wealthy families for marriage alliances. What's so great about that? In the end, she's still just a useless accessory. Grandpa seems to be elevating her, but in reality, he's just comforting Qi Huan."
Qi Tianjue's eldest son, Qi Feifan, also chimed in. "Given Qi Huan's current condition, which of the major wealthy families in our city would still be willing to let their daughter marry a cripple like him? Settling for a marriage with this real heiress brought back from the village by the Jiang family is just salvaging what little dignity he has left after becoming disabled."
At this point, he turned to ask his younger brother, Qi Xiuyuan, "Right?"
Qi Xiuyuan was frantically tipping a live-streaming internet celebrity on his phone. Hearing his elder brother's words, he nodded without looking up. "Big brother is right."
Qi Feifan shot him a disapproving look. "You wasteful brat! All the money you earn gets wasted on these internet celebrities!"
Qi Xiuyuan laughed. "What's there to fear? Dad and you, big brother, are so good at making money. The little money I spend on supporting these streamers won't bankrupt us! Besides, if Qi Huan can't become the successor this time, won't it ultimately be you, big brother, who becomes the Qi family successor?"
Upon hearing this, Qi Shaoxiong across from them darkened his face, displeased. "Qi Feifan, Qi Xiuyuan, don't speak too soon. Are you looking down on me like that?"
Qi Xiuyuan still didn't look away from the internet celebrity on his screen. "Brother Xiong, you should also see that Auntie is on our side."
Qi Shaoxiong said disdainfully, "So what? Relying on mountains, the mountains may collapse!"
Qi An'an spoke up again then. "You're already arguing about who will sit in the successor's seat in the future, but I still feel Grandpa won't give up on Brother Huan."
Qi Feixue glanced at Qi An'an. "If our Qi family lets a cripple be the successor in the future, aren't we afraid people will laugh at the Qi family for having no one capable?"
Qi Xiuyuan said, "Exactly. Qi An'an, if you don't understand anything, just don't speak. Anyway, the Qi family successor will definitely be my brother."
Qi Shaoxiong snorted coldly. "Just wait and see. It's not yet decided who will win!"
Seeing they were all so confident in themselves, Qi An'an couldn't be bothered to argue. She silently picked up her phone to browse Weibo, watching the video of the Jiang family's real heiress improvising and performing live at her welcome banquet.
She didn't think this real heiress of the Jiang family was just an accessory or a pretty face.
Based on her intuition, this real heiress of the Jiang family definitely had substance!
Brother Huan marrying her would only be a powerful boost, not a sign that Grandpa had given up on him!
In any case, she would just quietly watch the drama at tonight's engagement banquet and not get involved in the Qi family's internal strife to avoid getting herself dirty.
"Most of the guests have arrived one after another, so why haven't Qi Huan and that true Jiang family heiress shown up yet?" Qi Shaoxiong's sister, Qi Feixue, glanced toward the bustling scene at the entrance of the grand hall.
Qi Xiuyuan said with a teasing tone, "Have some understanding. After all, Qi Huan has both legs broken and can only sit in a wheelchair. Pushing a wheelchair naturally makes for a slower pace."
Qi Feixue chuckled. "You really know how to joke."
Finally putting down his phone, Qi Xiuyuan said with a gleeful expression, "So, do you all know what kind of congratulatory gift I've brought for Qi Huan's engagement banquet this time?"
