Chapter 237: Family Gathering Turmoil
Chapter Two Hundred and Thirty-Seven: Family Gathering Storm （3）
Peng Lele nervously extended her hand, gripping Xia Yang’s, her palms sweating: “Hello, Xia~~~”
Suddenly, she didn’t know how to address the person in front of her, and awkwardly looked to Qing Tian for help.
Before Qing Tian could say anything, Xia Yang interjected, “Xia Yang!”
Peng Lele let out an “oh” and stopped talking. It was so awkward, but her eyes kept darting to Xia Yang’s every move!
Grandfather Ji smiled and said to Peng Lele, “Look, Grandfather Ji is already this old, and I still have to mess around with you young people. Yang Yang~~”
Xia Yang walked closer to Grandfather Ji and quietly responded, “Grandfather, did you call me?!”
Grandfather Ji leaned on his cane and said with a smile, “Aren’t you short of a dance partner tonight? I see Lele is also alone. Why don’t you two go dance together? My old bones can’t dance anymore!”
Xia Yang was stunned. Peng Lele was first stunned, then delighted. Qing Tian and Ji Xiangyu exchanged a smile. Was Grandfather Ji being too obvious?
Xia Yang nodded politely, looking at Peng Lele, whom he had known since childhood. He extended his hand, his voice devoid of warmth, “Miss Peng, would I have the honor of inviting you to be my companion for the evening?”
Peng Lele’s facial muscles stiffened as she looked at Xia Yang. Usually sharp-tongued, she couldn’t utter a word now. She could only extend her hand to be held by Xia Yang, then follow behind Grandfather Ji as they entered!
This gathering was very grand, with a famous singer invited to perform. The host said enthusiastically on stage, “It is my honor to be the host for the Ji Family Gathering. Now, I invite our elder figure of the Ji family, Mr. Ji, to the stage to say a few words!”
Grandfather Ji, leaning on his cane, walked steadily onto the stage, followed by Ji Xiangyu and Qing Tian, and then Xia Yang and Peng Lele!
There were also recorders and photographers in the audience. Qing Tian suppressed her excitement; it was the first time she stood so prominently before the Ji family. Even Madam Ji had to look up at her!
Grandfather Ji stood at the front of the topic. Xia Yang and Ji Xiangyu stood on either side, while Qing Tian and Peng Lele stood behind, like two capable assistants!
Grandfather Ji looked at the audience and said in a deep voice, “It is a great honor to still be able to stand on this stage and say a few words to everyone. I am truly old now, so old that I only have old bones left. I can’t compare to you young people. I won’t say much tonight. First, I want to announce two matters, and I hope everyone will not have any objections!”
The audience began to murmur, speculating about what the matters might be. Grandfather Ji raised his hand, and everyone immediately fell silent. Grandfather Ji continued, “Please be patient. First, I want to tell you that the person standing beside me is a member of our Ji family, Xia Yang. I’m sure after being in the Ji family for so long, everyone is very familiar with Yang Yang! This solemn reintroduction is to inform everyone that from now on, Yang Yang will be fully responsible for the Ji family’s business. No one is allowed to object. I also hope everyone will support him!”
The audience erupted in discussion. Qing Tian was also shocked. Grandfather Ji saying this was equivalent to telling the whole world that Xia Yang might inherit Ji’s Enterprise. What about Ji Xiangyu?
Looking at Ji Xiangyu’s expression, he didn’t seem surprised at all, as if he had known all along!
Li Mei, wearing a black dress and bright red lipstick, stood up and said loudly, “I object! This person absolutely cannot set foot in the Ji family home. I do not acknowledge his existence!”
Apart from Li Mei, no one dared to say anything more. The last confrontation was five years ago, at Grandfather Ji’s birthday banquet, when Xia Yang was framed, marking the beginning of all the tragedy!
Five years later, it was happening again at the Ji family gathering!
Grandfather Ji raised an eyebrow and sneered at Li Mei, “What else do you have to complain about?”
Li Mei crossed her arms, her gaze cold as she looked at Grandfather Ji and said, “I cannot let my child be harmed, absolutely not!”
