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Xiao Hongyuan took a drag of his cigarette, pointed to the oil painting on the wall, and said, "Xu Fu, do you think the Hongmen is like this ship that is about to be swallowed by the waves?"
Xu Fu shook his head: "The Hongmen is not a wooden-masted ship, but a super warship that will not be swallowed by the waves, but will only be abandoned by time."
"How about keeping up with the times?"
Xu Fu laughed and said, "That's between you and the old man. I'm too young to remember."
Xiao Hongyuan took a drag of his cigarette: "But you were appointed captain by the old man!"
The words were simple and calm, without the slightest emotional fluctuation, but both Xu Fu and Danny sensed the hidden anger within them.
Regardless of strength or popularity, Xiao Hongyuan was a strong contender for the position of leader, but the old man gave the position to his grandson. According to the rules of the Hongmen election, once Xu Fu becomes a candidate, Xiao Hongyuan, who is also a member of the same sect, will not be eligible to run for leader.
Xiao Hongyuan is only 47 years old this year, which is the prime of his life and a great time for him to prepare to go to the second line to help his nephew.
This is a dead end with no way out.
After a long silence, Xu Fu finally spoke.
"You should know this was the old man's idea, not mine." "I'm not interested in the candidates, much less argue about them."
"Not arguing is the greatest argument!"
Xiao Hongyuan stared at Xu Fu without moving. In the past, he had always been proud to have such an outstanding nephew, and even regarded him as his own son. But now, he had to regard him as a rival in love.
"If you don't fight, your subordinates will force you to fight and force you to a high position. The stories of Zhao Kuangyin donning the yellow robe, Li Erlang's coup at Xuanwu Gate, and Wang Mang usurping the Han dynasty are not true."
"This isn't a matter of arguing or not; you have no other choice."
Xu Fu seemed thoughtful and did not try to refute, while Danny looked dry and worried. He had the courage to speak, but did not know what to say. He was caught in the middle, torn between his father and his boss.
Time passed by, and the atmosphere grew increasingly gloomy.
"It seems Uncle won't believe me. In that case, as his nephew, I'll say something disrespectful." Xu Fu raised his head, his head slightly tilted back, his domineering aura unhurriedly emanating from him.
"If I were to fight, all of you combined wouldn't be a match for him!"
As soon as he finished speaking, the air became extremely quiet, as if it were about to freeze.
Danny's heart was pounding. His boss was angry, absolutely angry.
Xiao Hongyuan never expected his usually kind-hearted nephew to say such a thing. He was stunned for a while before he came to his senses. He took a deep drag of his cigarette, his mouth full of smoke, and a mocking look appeared on his face, as if he was thinking about something.
"That's a good idea. With your own son by your side, how can we compare to you?" After saying that, he sighed deeply, his words filled with melancholy.
"Grandpa often praises you in front of me, saying that you are smart, filial, and sensible. You are the future pillar of the Xiao family. If you become the head of the family, the Xiao family will definitely reach new heights. Uncle also recognizes that you have the ability, but this is in his heart..."
He pounded his chest, saying, "Something just doesn't feel right."
Danny stepped forward, "Dad...."
"Shut up, you have no right to speak here."
Xiao Hongyuan suddenly erupted, glaring fiercely at his son. Xu Fu sighed softly and said...
"Cousin, you can go out first."
Danny glanced at his father, then at his boss, pursed his lips, and turned to leave.
When I came out of the study, I saw my mother, Zhu Xuan, and my sister, Juliana, eavesdropping across the hall.
"what are you doing here?"
"Damn kid, keep your voice down!"
Chu Xuan pulled her son to her side and asked anxiously, "How are you? You didn't get into a fight, did you?"
"What are you thinking? How can you fight?"
"What do you mean by impossible? Your father is single-minded and never knows how to change his mind, while Xu Fu is a master who doesn't want to lose. The two of them together are like a tiger against a lion. It would be strange if they didn't fight."
"You are..."
Chu Xuan pinched her son and said angrily, "Why are you running out here instead of staying inside!"
Danny lamented, "Xu Fu forced me out."
“He told you to come out, so come out, you blind brat. Hurry up and go inside, or a fight might break out. You still have time to unplug the plug from the socket.”
Juliana, panting, said, "Mom, don't make things worse. Xu Fu and Dad obviously have a lot to talk about."
What can they talk about?
After he finished speaking, Chu Xuan fell silent, sighed, and said helplessly.
Is it worth fighting for a candidate?
The conversation in the study lasted a long time, from noon until lunchtime, and all the way into the evening, until it ended.
The three people outside were anxiously watching, fearing that a conflict would break out inside. Chu Xuan could no longer hold back.
"No, I want to go that way."
Before he could finish speaking, the door was pushed open, and Xu Fu walked out with a big smile on his face.
"Auntie, I don't need to eat. I'm going with a group of friends."
Chu Xuan glanced at the study and said worriedly, "You agree, right?"
"Alright, everything's clear now, family. What misunderstandings are there?"
"Very good, very good."
Chu Xuan patted her chest and breathed a long sigh of relief. The matter was resolved, and her mood changed.
"Where are you going tonight? I'm warning you, don't go to those shady places again. Look at the kind of people you've been seeing, not a single one of them is decent. Your grandfather was right, he should give you a wedding and let you settle down with your woman."
marry?
Juliana couldn't help but shudder: "What marriage? Xu Fu, you're getting married? How come I didn't know?"
Danny continued, "It was Grandpa who arranged it."
"really?"
Juliana still didn't believe it, her expression even showing some shock: "Are you sure you want to get married? If those little sluts...crazy women knew you were getting married, they would have torn your bride apart long ago."
Xu Fu was speechless for a moment.
Don't speak carelessly when there's no sign of it.
"What do you mean 'no shadow'? Grandpa has already spoken, so there's definitely no problem. By the way, who is this bride? What does she look like? Is she as beautiful as me?"
Chu Xuan nodded to her daughter's head: "She's much prettier than you."
"Did you see it?"
"Have you seen the photo?"
"Where are the photos? Let me see them."
"It's in your grandfather's study. Go see it for yourself when you have the chance."
Julianna's expression immediately changed. Among the grandchildren of the Xiao family, apart from Xu Fu, they were not afraid of anyone. The old man was like a mountain.
After chatting and laughing for half an hour, Xu Fu got up and left, with Danny following closely behind.
Inside the BMW, Danny couldn't help but ask...
"How's it going between you and my dad?"
Chapter 1026 Let them handle it themselves
A person shouldn't be too good, because being too good isn't good either. Take Xu Fu, for example. The words "promiscuity" and "trap" never existed in his dictionary, but the girls and his grandfather insisted on giving him the best, and it was shameful to refuse.
"Xu Fu, don't be like this, how about we talk?"
Xu Fu took a drag of his cigarette: "Don't worry, it's all settled. I support my uncle as a candidate."
"Then Second Uncle..."
Xu Fu smiled and said, "I don't mind."
Danny's disbelief indicates that he is not in favor, but rather opposed.
“Uncle is an elder, and it’s not appropriate for us to interfere in disputes between elders. Let them resolve it themselves. Danny, I’m counting on you in Dragon City from now on.”
Danny was stunned for a moment, not reacting immediately.
"Indulge me? What do you mean? Make me responsible for Chinatown?"
The last sentence was spoken in a sharp voice, with a look of confusion on his face.
Xu Fu nodded: "That's right, you should take charge of Chinatown and become the new Young Master Xiao!"
“No, absolutely not,” Danny waved his hands back and forth. “I never thought about taking your place. I… I just don’t have the ability.”
You have this ability, you just don't realize it yourself.
"but..."
"Don't worry, everything is arranged. Today you must uphold your authority. Remember, as a man, you must be ruthless when it comes to you."
It all happened so suddenly that Danny was completely unprepared. The thought of getting such a large sum of money in Chinatown made his head spin. Suddenly, a bright light flashed, and his face immediately turned ugly. With a "bang," his hand was grabbed.
"It was my father who made you do this, wasn't it?" "No, I will go back the way he did."