Luring the Snake Out (4)

lack swirling within them, but she couldn't see it clearly. She felt inexplicably afraid. He held her down on the elevator with great strength, his index finger abruptly pressed against her lips.What...Upon arriving, she exchanged commonplace greetings with her aunt and then put on a facade, asking.

"Auntie, I heard that Lin Meng is going to take over your job. That's so sudden!"

Auntie immediately smiled slightly and didn't expose her. She had been running around all morning, busy with a lot of things. This wasn't sudden at all. She knew exactly what Du Caiyi was thinking. After guarding this position for so many years, if she wanted to remain indifferent to wealth, she had to be calm. A calm heart naturally allows clear sight. Those people who approached her, flattered her, and fawned over her – she could see through their true intentions after just a little while, no matter how deep they disguised themselves.

Du Caoyi was the head of that small group of people who were "unclear" at that time, as Rong Si mentioned to them. She was almost sixty years old, and her energy could not compare to those in their forties and fifties. This aunt, how long could she hold on! If she truly had inexhaustible energy, extraordinary abilities, and could remain sharp-eyed and quick-witted even when she was seventy or eighty years old, then she would naturally let her take charge, after all, Du Caoyi had been the mistress of the household before. However, after Rong Ling became the head of the family, she revealed more and more confusion. Her selfishness inflated time and time again, and this year's performance was particularly disappointing. How could she possibly let her continue Moreover, her heart was restless and not righteous. With so much money, how could she rest assured handing it over to her Du Caoyi thought that being an aunt was that easy Just ignoring everything on a daily basis, waiting for the clan to make decisions, and then just stamping her seal ! If being an aunt was such a role that anyone could fill, then what about the dignity

She, Tu Cai Yi, used the money to invest in stocks and ended up losing a lot of money. Not only did she not tell anyone in the clan about her losses, but she also secretly sold off a significant portion of her Asia Dong shares. This behavior is actually deserving of criticism.The clan's rule states that if a clansman wants to sell a considerable number of stocks, they must inform the clan first and see if the clan wants to accept those shares. Only if the clan doesn't need them can they freely sell them outside. Tu Cai Yi's secretive actions show what she was thinking. She likely thought that if she lost money initially, she could invest again and win back the money, then buy the stocks back. At that point, the quantity wouldn't be significantly different anyway. This way, she could avoid causing the clan to question her financial abilities due to selling too many stocks, ultimately impacting her chances of succeeding her aunt as head of the family.

There is no wall that wind cannot penetrate in this world. If one wants to remain unknown, they must not do anything themselves. As an elder sister-in-law, finding a successor is a very important responsibility. Only by personally taking on this position will one understand the process of finding a successor. Observations of people like Du Caixin began long ago. Among that group of eligible candidates, Du Caixin was among the first to be eliminated!

"It's not entirely unexpected," she replied calmly. "I've observed Lin Meng for some time, and her character and abilities are both excellent. Most people within the clan have a high regard for her. I consulted with many before making this decision."

Ghost stories! If you'd really asked a lot of people, why wasn't there any word of it before!

Du Caiyi blushed with annoyance at her aunt's dismissive response and retorted, "Um... how come I never heard about this before Nobody asked me!"

"Well, well, when Fifth Brother was sick, you were so busy running around taking care of him. I wouldn't want to bother you and Fifth Brother about it. Lin Meng is Fifth Brother's daughter-in-law, so he must approve. Besides, most people agreed in the end, so that settles it."

She mentioned Rong Feiwu but deliberately didn't say her own name. Du Caoyi felt ignored and even insulted. However, she still held onto hope and didn't want to ruin her relationship with her elder sister-in-law, so she stopped pressing the issue and changed the subject.

“Auntie, Lin Mengcai hasn't been the mistress of the house for very long. She has hardly even stayed in our clan. I doubt her loyalty is sufficient. Our previous aunts-in-law either chose women from within the clan or those who had previously served as mistresses. They valued these people's loyalty to the clan above all else. (..tw) The position of aunt-in-law is so crucial, it can't be taken lightly. It's better to choose someone slightly less capable than someone with insufficient loyalty!”

"You can rest assured about that. Lin Meng's loyalty is absolutely guaranteed. I told you, I have investigated her thoroughly. When the Day Clan started to fully withdraw and sell off their assets, a lot of money passed through her hands. If she had even a slight bit of ill intent, she could have pocketed a large sum or even run away with the money. At that time, there was a strong rumor that Rong Ling had disappeared and died, and most members of the clan didn't accept her leadership. Even in such circumstances, she was able to hold firm to her principles. That kind of person is worthy of my trust!"

Du Caiyi was speechless for a moment. After thinking for a while, she finally spoke up.

But she’s too young…”

"Young and lively!" Aunt immediately cut her off. "So young, yet so outstanding, it's wonderful, a rare talent! My position is one that shouldn't be changed frequently. She's young, and she can stay longer, saving the trouble of constant replacements later on!"

Huh

Du Caiyi was stunned and quickly defended herself. "No, I just think young people's minds are fickle and not steady enough. They haven't had enough experiences to consider things carefully when dealing with matters. When we choose someone, we should definitely choose someone over thirty-five or so, who has seen a lot of the world. Auntie, don't you think so"

"Well, well, you're right in theory, but when it comes to selecting people, we can't be bound by rigid rules. When there are talented individuals, naturally, they deserve special consideration. Although our clan has women who graduated from prestigious schools, none possess Lin Meng's extensive experience, profound insights, and remarkable achievements. The current fame and recognition of her accomplishments stem from her ability to transform the decaying into the thriving back then. While we didn't personally witness her words and actions at that time, we can only speculate about their depth. However, the swift retreat and successful withdrawal of our Rong family were orchestrated entirely by her. This kind of capability is something you, I, or any other woman in the clan lack. Moreover, her prowess in investment surpasses even many seasoned business tycoons. Anything she handles financially is always handled with the utmost care and expertise. Caiyi, wouldn't you agree"

Du Caoyi couldn't possibly answer that she wasn't. Even her aunt claimed she didn't have that ability, so how could she boast about having it and climb above her aunt!

“I… I just feel that suddenly making Lin Meng the leader might… make others feel a little wronged”

“Oh” Aunt’s voice rose slightly, then paused before her smile disappeared. “Then let those who feel wronged come to me. If they have the heart to be my aunt but not even the courage to introduce themselves to me, then they don't deserve this position!”

This statement is extremely harsh!

Du Caiyi, upon hearing this, felt her heart sink like a stone. When she had been searching for allies, she had intended to find a few people to be her pawns, using her position as aunt-in-law to entice them into causing a scene in front of her. However, these people all declined, saying that Lin Meng was perfectly fine. In this situation, who would come forward and volunteer Moreover, Aunt-in-law had said to have the person find her. If she were to be found, the outcome would undoubtedly be unpleasant. She would be sent away empty-handed after being awkwardly pressed by Du Caiyi, just like how she was now speechless under her aunt-in-law's tough yet gentle pressure. It remained unclear whether Aunt-in-law was pretending to be clueless, showing no sign of ever considering her request. This made Du Caiyi even more ashamed and unwilling to suggest herself further.

She twitched the corners of her mouth and let out a dry, twisted laugh before praising her aunt.

"Yes, yes, Auntie you're right. It seems I overthought things."

"Well, well, you're thinking of the clan too, then." Her aunt said with a light smile, but whether it was genuine or not was unknown.

Du Caiyi found it boring and after chatting with her aunt for a few more sentences, she bid farewell. Once she left the room, her face completely dropped, looking like she was in mourning, you couldn't even begin to describe how terrible she looked.

Given such a situation, it seems like the game is over. Lin Meng has already won; there's no way to shake things up. Du Caiyi went back home and became increasingly agitated. She racked her brain but couldn't come up with anything. The more she thought about it, the more pain she felt, the more desperate she became.When these emotions reached a certain point, she exploded. And so, Rong Hentuo became the target of her outburst, the outlet for her emotional release!

If Rong Hengduo could have told her about his aunt's trip to Rongling that day sooner, she wouldn't have been so passive. She could have tried to change his aunt's mind before Lin Meng became the designated heir, and even persuaded some people to stand with her. After all, many people had their eyes on his aunt's position. But once it was announced that Lin Meng would be the designated heir, many things became impossible to change. Because changing it would mean losing face for his aunt. Such a major event could not be changed at will! For the sake of her own image, his aunt would also try to dismiss those who had ideas. And those with ambition wouldn't dare to openly challenge Lin Meng's position because doing so would inevitably lead to criticism from the clan members, and in the end, they would be seen as trying to steal something without getting caught!

Humph!

Thinking it over, this whole thing is because of Rong Heng Duo. That kid, how hateful, infuriating, and annoying!

She drove to the school where Rong Hengduo was, ignoring the fact that he was still in class. She went straight to him, yanked him out, and dragged him away by his arm. Once they were out of the school gates, she pushed him into the back seat of her car and got in herself. As soon as the car door closed, she started berating him.

"You little bastard, you heartless wretch! You know that Lin Meng is supposed to take her aunt's place, don't you"

He said nothing.

That is to deny, is to admit!

Du Caiyi was angered, and she slapped him with her hand.

“You little wretch, ungrateful thing! Why are you always siding with Lin Meng Why don't you just go be his son instead What was your mother thinking giving birth to you You’re nothing but a deadbeat who took from your parents and now you’re coming after mine!” Glare at me What are you glaring for”g, but she couldn't be too sure. She widened her eyes and looked carefully at the young man in front of her, his smile still undiminished. The more she looked, the more settled her heart became, and t...