C624 Man from the Jiang Family
C624 Man from the Jiang Family
Perhaps dying was a very weak action, but when Zhang Family was reduced to a lower class, as the Patriarch, he was unable to reverse the situation. He no longer had the face to face someone with Zhang Family, and even more so had no face to face with the ancestors of Zhang Family.
Therefore, death was the fastest way to free himself.
"I've decided... Accept the Jiang Family admittance! "
After some hesitation, Zhang Wenwu finally said these words that carried boundless humiliation.
As soon as these words were spoken, the entire hall, which was originally filled with discussions, suddenly became frighteningly quiet. Everyone held their breath. These short words contained a thousand jin of strength and were so heavy that everyone was unable to move.
"Hehe, I've said what I wanted to say, why aren't you guys saying anything? Did you think that I, as your clan head, was very useless? I was stepped on under your feet, yet you didn't even have the courage to stand up and fight back! " Zhang Wenwu mocked himself.
"Patriarch, please don't think like this. Everyone knows of your good intentions. You rejected his suggestion because you were considering for everyone's safety and the person in Jiang Family was crazy. My Zhang Family is very likely going to face the calamity of clan extermination. Your patience has sacrificed its reputation to preserve its Zhang Family! "
The guest who had just spoken spoke spoke up at this moment.
"That's right, Patriarch has put in a lot of effort, so there's no need to blame yourself in your heart!" Another guest said.
Zhang Wenwu shook his head. He could not accept the consolation given to him by the two foreign delegates. To yield meant to surrender. There was no explanation. What good intentions they had, what they had to protect everyone, these were all matters that were to be discussed in the future.
A qualified Patriarch, while enjoying the respect of his family members, would also be able to stand up in times of trouble for his family. The current him, after receiving the Patriarch's honor for such a long time, when the moment of true death came, the only thing he could do was to lower his head and submit.
He was a man of blood and yet, he had put on such a humble front. This humiliation was simply worse than death!
"Now that things have come to this, it's useless to talk about anything else. Do you have any other ideas?" Zhang Wenwu asked the crowd in a dejected manner.
Everyone remained silent.
Other than that, they had no right to ask about the matters of the family, so even if they had other thoughts, it would be useless to say it out loud. In the end, Zhang Wenwu had to make a decision. And since the other side had already made their decision, it wouldn't be important for them to not say anything.
Furthermore, they did not have any other good intentions, so it would be better to not talk about it!
Zhang Wenwu then looked at Grandmother Zhang and her wife, the two who were the second in command of the clan, and didn't want to say anything, after all, the decision to accept the Jiang Family was decided by the three after some discussion. They had already decided that as long as there weren't any big opportunities, they wouldn't object at this moment.
"Uncle, can I ask you a question?"
Just as Zhang Wenwu was about to finalize the agreement, Zhang Lang who had been silent the entire time finally spoke.
His words were like a thunderclap in the middle of the night. It focused everyone's attention toward him.
"Of course you can, you are also a member of Zhang Family, if there's anything you want to ask, ask!" Zhang Wenwu nodded and said.
"If my father was still alive, what would his attitude be when faced with this question?" Zhang Lang asked calmly.
Boom!
This simple question exploded at the same time in the hearts of everyone present. Everyone in the hall, not a single person did not know of the glorious achievements the second young master of Zhang Family had back then.
"If Zhong'er was still alive, how could my Zhang Family have fallen to such a state? If Zhong'er was still alive, then he would definitely fight for the top position with my Jiang Family. Even if I were to die, I definitely wouldn't lower my head to a despicable family like Jiang Family!"
Zhang Wenwu became silent, and was no longer able to speak. These words, came from the Grandmother Zhang with tears in her eyes.
"Father's attitude is my attitude now! Father will risk his life to protect Zhang Family, and I, Zhang Lang, will definitely inherit Father's dying wish. I vow to protect the gate of Zhang Family to the death to not allow anyone else to take a step inside! " Zhang Lang said sonorously. At this moment, when Zhang Family was about to change hands, he finally felt the existence of the clan in his heart.
It turned out that he would feel heartache and be reluctant to part with this strange family!
"Lang, Grandmother doesn't want you to protect the family. Grandmother only hopes that you can live a peaceful life. In this matter, you must not cause any trouble!"
Grandmother Zhang immediately pulled Zhang Lang's hand, and said nervously.
With regards to Zhang Family, Jiang Family was something that one had to obtain at all costs. In this sort of critical juncture, whoever came out to obstruct him was the one who was going against Jiang Family. Zhang Lang finally returned to the Zhang Family with great difficulty. The Grandmother Zhang would never allow anything to happen to him.
Even if she had to use the entire Zhang Family, she had to ensure Zhang Lang's safety.
This was the only thing she could do to make up for her lost son!
"Grandmother, I know what I'm doing. Since I have returned to the Zhang Family, then I represent my father and mother. I will follow their wishes and protect the Zhang Family because I am not afraid of death. As my father's son, Zhang Lang, naturally, is not afraid of death either! "
"No, Lang, you must listen to your grandmother on this matter, you can't …"
"Reporting to Patriarch, the people from Jiang Family have arrived outside the door!"
Just then, the guard at the door ran into the hall in a hurry and reported to Zhang Wenwu.
"So fast!" Zhang Wenwu's body shivered, his face instantly turning white.
"The Jiang Family people said, make the Patriarch … "Let the patriarch …" The guard hesitated, as if he was afraid.
"Tell me, what do you want me to do?"
"Tell the Patriarch to welcome us from the outside!" The guard lowered his head and said.
"What!?" This Jiang Family is actually so arrogant! "
"He's too much of a bully!"
The moment the guard's words came out, Zhang Wenwu did not say anything, but the guests in the hall immediately went into an uproar, the Zhang Family had not even submitted to his Jiang Family, and the Jiang Family people actually had such an attitude, and wanted the patriarch to go out and receive them, this was simply insulting!
Zhang Wenwu's face was unsettled. He knew that this was the might his Jiang Family had given him, and this was to suppress the so called Patriarch of the Zhang Family; since my Jiang Family had subdued you, then you are no longer the Patriarch. Going out to receive me is only the first step, and also the most basic step.
After taking a deep breath, Zhang Wenwu said to the guard lightly, "Lead the way!"
"Yes." Patriarch! " The guard bowed and left the hall.
… …
Right now, a small group of people stood in front of the Zhang Family gate, which was normally used to being used by birds, and all of these people had relaxed expressions, laughing and laughing in an extremely casual manner.
Zhang Wenwu followed the guard out, followed by the rest of the people who were in the hall just now. The Patriarch himself came out to receive him, he could not possibly be completely alone, right?
"I am, welcome to our Zhang Family!" Zhang Wenwu bowed slightly, and greeted everyone with his Jiang Family.
"Oh, so it's the Patriarch of Zhang Family. Sorry for the disrespect, this humble one is Jiang Hongtao!" The person leading the Jiang Family replied rather casually.
"So it's the Third Master of the Jiang Family, I've long heard of your great name!" Zhang Wenwu bowed again.
Jiang Hongtao slightly nodded, his face revealing a satisfied expression. He was a man who was extremely conceited, even if it was just for pleasantries, he would still enjoy it.
"I don't dare to accept it, I don't dare to accept it. I believe that the Zhang Family Master already knows the reason for me to come here this time. Jiang Hongtao smiled and asked.
"Master San, let's talk inside!" Zhang Wenwu said.
The Third Master of the Jiang Family waved her hands and said: "There's no need for that. I came here today to hear the answer, whether you agree or not, it's just two or three words, there's no need to go through so much trouble!"
"This …" Zhang Wenwu revealed a difficult expression. Jiang Hongtao's actions had made him very embarrassed!
"What is it? Difficult? Or did someone disagree? I think all of you in Zhang Family are all smart people, there shouldn't be anyone who disagrees, right? Jiang Hongtao's last sentence, was spoken to the Jiang Family people behind him.
When these words came out, the people from the Jiang Family behind him immediately laughed out loud. As the strong party, their performance this time was a little disgusting.
Beneath Jiang Family's "laughter," a voice that was not in a group suddenly came from within the Zhang Family crowd:
"I don't agree!"