Even as a "normie," I'm completely oblivious to it.

To be honest, during the Lunar New Year, many people from the Su family's branch family would often come to the main family to celebrate the New Year.

However, it's certainly not a good thing that they all "gathered together" in the same year.

Moreover, if Yu Zhe is not mistaken, there is a high probability that this trouble is related to his mother.

Lu Ling and Lu Yao consciously stepped aside; they had no right to interfere in Yu Zhe's family affairs.

This is the Su family's home, so there's no need to protect it.

Zixiao also retreated with them.

"Then, brother, Yu Che, you two go in. I'll wait outside. We'll go have lunch after the conversation is over."

"No, Zixiao, you come too."

Yu Zhe explained it very clearly.

"Me?" Zixiao didn't understand. "But I'm not allowed in the council hall for this New Year's greeting to elders..."

Because Zixiao is not a child with Su family blood.

Therefore, she was not qualified to represent the main family in the conversation with the branch family during this New Year's greeting session.

In other words, in reality, those elders did not acknowledge her as a child of the Su family.

Yu Che sighed: "Hey, your brother said you could come in, so why did you have to come along? Why all the fuss? Or do you not consider yourself a member of the Su family?"

"What kind of talk is that?"

Yu Zhe patted Yu Che's head and looked at Zi Xiao: "Don't worry, Zi Xiao. This is also an opportunity for us. We didn't have much power or influence before, but this year is different. These elders are gathered here today, just to share power with us. I can discuss other things, but as for whether you are a member of the Su family, I have no intention of discussing it with them."

"Brother... um! I understand! I'll go with you too."

Originally, Zixiao was worried that going there would cause trouble for her brother and Yuche, and that was indeed the case. Whenever she appeared in the council hall, the elders of the family would definitely have objections.

However, Zixiao's idea was based entirely on the premise that Yuzhe had not expressed his opinion.

As long as her brother says she can come along, Zixiao doesn't need to think twice; she just follows behind him.

After all, Zixiao, there are some things she can't back down on, and that is her identity as Yuzhe's sister.

No one can deny it.

Zixiao and Yuche followed behind Yuzhe, one on each side.

Yu Zhe didn't need to knock on the door. This was the main house, and he was the owner of all the facilities in the villa.

Yu Zhe slowly pushed open the door to the council chamber, revealing the vast space.

They were either uncles or elders, or elderly people with gray hair, sitting neatly in two rows, looking towards the door.

Unlike the Qi family, none of these people were noisy, but they exuded a much greater sense of pressure.

Su Zhenfeng, who was sitting on the high platform in the middle, had been frowning, but when he saw the three of them walk in, he breathed a sigh of relief.

Alright, our saviors have finally arrived.

35. The younger generation is truly formidable!

The atmosphere here is oppressive precisely because no one is talking.

When the elders saw Zixiao walking in behind Yu Zhe and Yu Che, they all frowned.

The already oppressive atmosphere became even more so at this moment.

Su Zhenfeng, sitting in front of the main stage, was also sweating bullets.

Although he knew what Yu Zhe was thinking, bringing Zi Xiao in at this time was undoubtedly a risky move.

Because today's topics are all tough nuts to crack...

Yu Zhe and Yu Che were already used to this atmosphere. Zi Xiao was a little nervous at first, but then Yu Zhe quietly took her hand.

Zixiao felt... that there was nothing scary about it at all?

The three walked side by side toward the second seat next to the table where Su Zhenfeng was sitting.

That was a seating area that was slightly lower than the main stage.

Yu Zhe sat down in the middle first, and then Yu Che and Zi Xiao sat down on either side of him.

Yu Zhe looked around at the elderly people below. They all looked somewhat familiar, but he could hardly remember the names of any of them.

Because these relatives and elders live in different cities, and we don't usually see each other often.

Just like when visiting relatives during Chinese New Year, if your parents don't tell you to call this person "Third Uncle" and that person "Second Aunt," you won't know what to call them at all.

So, to avoid the embarrassment of calling someone by the wrong generational title, Yu Zhe simply stopped talking.

He turned his gaze to Su Zhenfeng on the stage, signaling him to continue.

Son, let me continue, but what comes next will require your attention.

Su Zhenfeng cleared his throat and began speaking into the microphone again.

"Elders, as Zhenfeng just said, there are some questions and requests you have that I simply cannot make decisions for. The children should be able to make their own choices. Isn't that why they're all here?"

"Well, I think you should talk to them about what they just said."

If it were another family, Su Zhenfeng's words would definitely be a joke.

The head of the family is sitting here; there's no reason for an elder in the entire council hall to speak to a few children.

But this is the Su family, and everyone knows who actually calls the shots in the Su family now.

Therefore, without any complaints, an old man with a white beard in the audience slowly stood up, exuding a sense of otherworldly elegance.

But who cares about all that? Yu Zhe quickly gave Su Zhenfeng a meaningful look, "What should I call this guy?!"

Su Zhenfeng understood, and discreetly held up three fingers towards Yu Zhe from an angle out of sight from below the stage, the meaning being...

This is your third grandfather.

Okay, all set.

The third grandfather stroked his beard and turned on the microphone that had been placed in front of him.

He speaks slowly, but with exceptional clarity.

"Heh, in the words of the young people, welcome to the two rising stars of our Su family! It's the annual party, a time to say goodbye to the old and welcome the new. We old folks should make way for the newcomers. Today, it's not the younger generation who should be wishing the elders a Happy New Year, but the elders who should be wishing the younger generation a Happy New Year."

It sounds like a blessing or a gesture of humility.

But in reality, every word he said sounded sarcastic and sarcastic to Yu Zhe.

The two rising stars undoubtedly refer to Yu Zhe and Yu Che, but Zi Xiao is excluded.

The elders were offering New Year's greetings to the younger generation. The three people who entered the council hall earlier went straight to the front of the stage without properly greeting their elders, which was considered disrespectful.

The problem is, you all looked like menacing monsters with furrowed brows! Who would dare greet you?

The second point about being sarcastic is fine, but the first point, excluding Zixiao, is something Yuzhe can't tolerate.

He turned on his microphone and spoke fluently.

"Third Grandfather, you flatter me. It is only natural for juniors to pay New Year's respects to their elders. It's just that the atmosphere in the council hall is too serious, so we dare not be presumptuous. Oh, and one more thing, my two younger sisters can hardly be called rising stars, but since you have said so, then I will accept the praise on their behalf. Thank you, Third Grandfather."

"..."

Didn't you say there were two rising stars? Okay, then let's just assume you're talking about Yu Che and Zi Xiao.

Yu Zhe's incredibly quick reaction made the old man in the audience twitch his brow.

He shook his head with a wry smile, and first gave Yu Zhe a thumbs up without reservation.

The younger generation is truly formidable; the Su family's contemporary genius lives up to his reputation.

Yu Zhe politely bowed his head slightly to accept the praise, but his momentum remained undiminished, as if he were ready to engage in a verbal battle with the assembled scholars.

This third grandfather didn't sit down either; he had only just begun, and the real topic was yet to come.

He chuckled twice, then said.

"Yu Zhe, it must have been hard for you to come all this way. We are very reassured that you are discussing the future of the Su family with us, the older generation."

"Third Grandfather, you flatter me. The development of the Su family still depends on the concerted efforts of all the branches of the family."

"That's natural." The old man nodded. "But I heard... that the real person in charge of the Su family's main branch, that is, the Su Group, is now Yu Che, is that right?"

This is hardly a secret.

Yu Che has been managing the Su family for a year. Although she does not officially hold the position of chairman, everyone knows that in the Su family, her word carries more weight than ten words from Chairman Su Zhenfeng.

Yu Zhe doesn't need to say anything.

Before he spoke, Yu Che placed one hand on the back of Yu Zhe's hand from below the stage, then took the microphone from in front of Yu Zhe with his other hand, stood up and looked around the council chamber.

This single action exudes an overwhelming aura of power.

Full of management talent and having led the Su family for a year, she already had the title of a new generation business princess in Fenghai City, a unique aura of a leader.

She stood up and responded without pausing.

“That’s right, Third Grandfather. Over the past year, I have been mainly in charge of managing the Su Group. Today, I’m here to participate in the family annual meeting after arranging various matters for the company.”

"So good."

Third Grandfather first expressed his approval, then looked around. After the other elderly people next to him nodded, Third Grandfather tentatively spoke.

"However, Yu Che, we elders have discussed this and just raised an issue that your father seems to disagree with. I'll say it again now and see what your opinion is."

"Third Grandfather, please speak freely."

"Alright, I'll get straight to the point. After discussion, we hope you can step down to the second line and let your brother Yuzhe take over the business resources and various management responsibilities you have. I wonder if you're willing, Yuzhe?"

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What kind of sudden stunt is this?

Although I anticipated that these old fogies would suddenly cause trouble, I didn't expect them to be so direct. Their first demand was to replace the top management.

Yu Che felt that it was fine for her or her brother to manage the company, but she managed the company so that her brother could have a freer life.

To put it bluntly, in Yu Che's mind, even she herself belongs to Yu Zhe, so does it matter who manages a mere company?

But it was clear that the elders in the audience didn't think that way.

They were all quite serious and earnest when they put forward this proposal.