Ch 43: When The Walls Crumble, Everyone Pushes

“This contract is definitely fake! How could the Han Family be so kind as to return the metal factory to us? That’s a huge factory worth tens of millions!”

Su Yingwei tightly grasped the contract, his expression somewhat ferocious.

He had spent a lot of effort planning tonight’s events. Most importantly, he had spent a lot of money, at least over a million, bribing other Su Family members. If it failed like this, it would be a huge loss, and he couldn’t accept it!

Su Chen sneered, “In my opinion, it’s not that this contract is fake, but that you hope it’s fake!”

After saying this, Su Chen stood up, pointed at Su Yingwei, and suddenly raised his voice, saying with full authority: “Su Yingwei, you have such courage! You dare to secretly bribe others to force me to abdicate. Do you still have the Su Family Rules in your eyes?!”

Su Chen’s authority was immense, his voice booming like Lei Gong’s thunder. It immediately frightened Su Yingwei, whose face turned pale in an instant. His hands trembled, he dropped the contract, and stumbled backward.

Then Su Chen gazed at the other Su Family members with piercing eyes. Everyone met by his gaze dared not meet his stare, lowering their heads. It was obvious that they had already developed fear of him.

Su Chen walked over, picked up the contract, and stood with his hands behind his back. “As the Head of the Family, I am extremely disappointed and angry at your behavior tonight. You are trampling on the Su Family Rules and disregarding me as the Head of the Family!”

“The consequences of your actions are severe. I’ve decided to deduct your dividends this year.”

A group of Su Family members panicked upon hearing Su Chen’s words.

It didn’t matter how Su Chen scolded them, but deducting their dividends was like taking their lives!

For years, they had lived comfortably relying on the Su Family, enjoying luxury and fine food with over a million in dividends a year. They had become accustomed to a life of luxury and fine food and absolutely could not accept a life without money.

Su Yingwei’s alliance with them involved not only giving them money but also promising to increase their dividends once he took control of the Su Family.

But now Su Yingwei’s plan had clearly failed. Su Chen’s strong methods immediately intimidated them, and they hurriedly betrayed Su Yingwei.

“Head of the Family! I had nothing to do with tonight’s events. It was Su Yingwei who instigated me.”

“Yes, Head of the Family, it was all Su Yingwei’s idea. It has nothing to do with me.”

“Head of the Family, my heart has always been with you. Please don’t deduct my dividends.”

“Head of the Family, I have always supported you…”

“It’s all Su Yingwei’s fault!”

In an instant, the alliance Su Yingwei had forged collapsed. Except for Su Yingwei’s two sons, everyone distanced themselves from him, even shifting the blame onto him.

Su Yingwei became the target of everyone’s anger at this moment.

“You, you…”

Su Yingwei was furious, his whole body trembling as he pointed at them.

Seeing the betrayal on their faces, he nearly went mad. When these people had agreed with him, they hadn’t spoken like this. Each of them had guaranteed to stand with him and would absolutely not retreat.

But now, because of Su Chen’s intimidation, they had betrayed him!

“Traitors! You are all traitors!”

Su Yingwei raged in incompetence, his two sons equally furious, feeling betrayed.

But his anger did not cause these Su Family members fear. At this moment, they understood that Su Chen was the Head of the Family.

Most importantly, the majority of the Su Family’s assets were managed by Su Chen. Now that Su Chen had taken back the metal factory, Su Yingwei’s plan had failed.

There was no way to force Su Chen to abdicate on moral grounds.

They were all opportunists, and since Su Yingwei had clearly lost to Su Chen, they naturally abandoned him.

Su Chen saw through these people’s actions. He knew they were fickle and untrustworthy.

Since he died once and activated the True Dragon Sacred Body, many things he couldn’t understand before were now clear.

“Su Yingwei, do you have anything else to say?!”

Su Chen coldly stared at Su Yingwei, full of authority.

Su Yingwei’s face became extremely ugly, his expression shifting rapidly.

He was filled with resentment. A plan that had seemed a sure thing had failed.

What he couldn’t understand most was how the previously weak Su Chen had suddenly become so authoritative and domineering?

“Humph!” Su Yingwei snorted heavily. “To my knowledge, the Han Family still holds many of the Su Family’s assets. On the night Han Qianxue broke off the engagement, she even auctioned them off! These Su Family assets were obviously given to Han Qianxue by you. You are digging up the Su Family’s roots!”

Many Su Family members heard these words and looked towards Su Chen again, their eyes filled with dissatisfaction.

Su Chen looked deeply at Su Yingwei. It seemed that he had investigated thoroughly, and it was clear that Su Yingwei had long been planning a power grab.

“This is nonsense.” Su Chen didn’t bother explaining, directly denying it and refusing to give Su Yingwei any leverage.

He was certain of one thing: the Han Family had not completely taken over these Su Family industries, and he still had a chance to reclaim them.

Seeing Su Chen’s shameless denial, Su Yingwei trembled with rage again.

Su Chen didn’t give him a chance to continue, saying in an absolute tone: “Su Yingwei, you disregard the Family Rules, incite the clan members to overthrow the Head of the Family, and your crimes are heinous. For such crimes, you should be expelled from the Su Family.”

“Considering you still bear the Su surname and have Su Family blood in your veins, I’ll show leniency and allow you to remain in the Su Family.”

“But, while you escape the death penalty, you cannot escape punishment. If I don’t punish you, I, as the Head of the Family, will lose the support of the family. Therefore, I decide to deduct your dividends this year.”

Upon hearing these words, Su Yingwei spat out a mouthful of blood in anger.

His dividends this year amounted to tens of millions!

His expenses were considerable, not to mention that he had recently bought a villa and a luxury car, incurring significant debts. Su Chen was directly striking at his weakness!

Now that Su Chen controlled the entire Su Family, he had no means of resistance. For a moment, he was filled with deep regret.

“Head of the Family, a year’s worth of dividends is too much. Could it be less?” He lowered his head, speaking with a hint of flattery.

His attitude filled the other Su Family members with contempt.

Even his two sons looked at him with disapproval.

Su Chen smiled, “What do you think?”

Su Yingwei’s face was ugly, but he had lost the courage to defy Su Chen. He was filled with deep regret.

In the following time, Su Chen took advantage of everyone’s presence to hold a Family Meeting. He planned and spent over an hour setting the future direction of the family.

Through this Family Meeting, his authority within the Su Family grew stronger, and all clan members implicitly recognized his position as Head of the Family.

“Alright, it’s late. Let’s end tonight’s Family Meeting. Dismissed.”

After speaking, Su Chen stood up and walked towards Su Liyan, respectfully saying: “Grand Uncle, I’ll take you home.”

Su Liyan stared at him, tears welling up in his eyes. He tightly grasped his hand, excitedly saying: “Young Master, you have finally grown up, and you have the ability to control the Su Family. Your grandfather and your father will surely be very happy to see you so capable in the afterlife!”

Hearing these words, Su Chen was also deeply moved. “Grand Uncle, rest assured, I will definitely lead the Su Family to even greater glory.”

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