Surrounded by the Billionaire's Deep Doting-Chapter 695 - 535: Ivory Rod, Yin Family Tree, Yin Family Old Mansion (Part 2)
"I will bring disgrace to the entire Yin family and single-handedly destroy this centuries-old aristocratic legacy!"
"Brother Shiqing, you really have quite the nerve."
Su Xiaomeng was wearing a white short-sleeved shirt, adorned with lace fabric on the chest, paired with black cropped pants and thin high heels.
With her hands in her pockets, long black hair slightly curled at the tips, she appeared elegant and refined. Her big eyes accentuated her delicate face, giving off a cute yet exceptionally capable impression.
She entered from outside the Zheng Garden’s main gate.
The conversation between the three elders of the Yin family and Yin Shiqing had been overheard by her for quite a while. 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦
Xiao Meng did not have much contact with these elders of the Yin family, only meeting them at family gatherings and exchanging a few courteous words on occasion.
She was not aware of the elders’ views on the position of Family Head.
But from the recent conversation, Xiao Meng managed to glean some clues.
It seems that Yin Shiqing was not entirely without support from the elders.
As for third uncle and little aunt... their positions were still relatively firm and clear.
When the elders speak, the younger members of the Yin family generally have no room to interject.
Yin Shaohuai, Yin Shaoting, and Yin Shaoqun were present, while Yin Shilan and Yin Shihua could only watch anxiously from the sidelines.
From time to time, they quietly advised Yin Shiqing to be more respectful toward the elders and watch his words.
But such advice was fundamentally meaningless.
Especially when Yin Shiqing finally bared his fangs and made such ruthless remarks.
Brotherhood, parental affection—these meant nothing to him.
He claimed that he was determined to obtain the position of Family Head. But was the Family Head position truly what he desired?
Su Xiaomeng thought, probably not.
What he wanted was merely the authority that came with that status, the substantial wealth of the Yin family that it could bring him.
Yin Shilan, Yin Shihua, and the others didn’t speak up, and as Su Xiaomeng stepped in with her high heels, she immediately joined the conversation.
She aimed directly at Yin Shiqing.
Shan Mingxu followed beside Su Xiaomeng, still in a crisp military uniform. This outfit of military green seemed to be a symbol.
Worn by Shan Mingxu, the symbol became even more powerful.
It represented an unwavering command like a mountain, a demeanor that brooked no questioning.
Shi Haiyan’s intense hostility from earlier escalated upon seeing Su Xiaomeng, but it shrank a bit when she glanced at Shan Mingxu.
Especially seeing Shan Mingxu at that moment with one hand on the gun holstered at his waist.
The scene from the day of the funeral hovered vividly in her mind.
"The elders are speaking, what business do you kids have here!"
Shi Haiyan panicked a little, instinctively targeting Shan Mingxu. But as soon as she spoke, it drew sneers from the younger generation led by Shan Mingxu.
Su Xiaomeng slightly lifted her lips, her slim yet straight figure moved toward Shi Haiyan,
"Shi Haiyan, according to the Yin Family Tree, I am of the same generation as you."
"Although, given your age, calling you ’aunt’ would not be inappropriate."
"..."
Aristocratic ladies of noble families often pay great attention to their image, and age is a particularly sensitive topic.
No matter the occasion, when women attack each other, age often becomes a sharp weapon.
Even though, in today’s society, a woman’s age isn’t as significant, with inner qualities gradually breaking the barriers of outmoded external conditions...
But against someone like Shi Haiyan, Su Xiaomeng’s attack was rather fitting.
Shi Haiyan’s face turned pale and then dark the moment Su Xiaomeng finished speaking!
"What did you say? If you have the guts, say it again—"
"Brother Shiqing’s desire for the Yin Family Head’s position isn’t recent news; it’s been clear as day, well-known to everyone."
"..."
Su Xiaomeng’s big eyes, resembling black grapes, carried an unmistakable charm as she glanced around.
Smart, mature, yet retaining a hint of youthful innocence...
These distinct black and white eyes, belonging to a 23-year-old young noblewoman, presently confronted Yin Shiqing’s somewhat murky and yellowed eyes, filled with deep wisdom and cunning.
One was intimidating, the other fearless.
"On the day of my husband’s funeral, Brother Shiqing couldn’t wait. He barely got through the funeral before rushing over..."
Su Xiaomeng raised her eyebrows,
"Looks like Brother Shiqing wants to cut through the chaos swiftly."
"Su Xiaomeng, I don’t mind repeating what I said earlier, but I insist that you take it to heart this time."
Yin Shiqing looked at her,
"Yin Shixiu is dead, and with him gone, you are nothing."
"..."
"Standing here now, using this tone to speak to me, what are you relying on? Do you think the title of the Fourth Young Madam of the Yin family is that useful?"
Yin Shiqing snorted coldly, accompanied by laughter from Shi Haiyan at his side,
"Back when Yin Shixiu was alive, you were bold enough to meddle in my family’s affairs. Now without Yin Shixiu, are you really considering yourself important?"
Su Xiaomeng’s eyes were indifferent, her mouth opened to speak calmly,
"Yin Shiqing, you managed to be where you are today purely by luck."
"Haha! Luck?"
It was the first time Yin Shiqing heard anyone say he climbed to his current position by luck.
Even his adversary, Yin Shixiu, sincerely admired his political achievements and abilities.
Now, coming from this young girl’s mouth, his achievements and abilities had turned into mere luck...
"You used up too much luck in the first half of your life, arriving at your current position. I fear you’ve run out of luck."
Su Xiaomeng ignored Yin Shiqing’s sneer, maintaining her stance,
"From now on, Brother Shiqing must take good care of himself. An unlucky person, just walking down the street, might end up hit by a falling flowerpot."
"Indeed, still a little girl."
Yin Shiqing thought Su Xiaomeng might say something shocking, but upon hearing her, it seemed nothing but a momentary verbal retort.
"Is there any point to this quick talk?"
"Brother Shiqing came today merely seeking a discussion on the succession of the Yin family’s Family Head in the presence of the elders."
"Not a discussion but the fact that Mr. Yin is old and failing, and the Yin Family Head position must be inherited."
"..."
"I came today simply as the eldest son of Yin Shaohui and Zhou Mengqin, to take over the position of Yin Family Head as they approach old age."
"Brother Shiqing is oversimplifying the matter."
Su Xiaomeng said, sighing with a shake of her head, frowning as she looked at Yin Shiqing,
"Doesn’t Brother Shiqing look at the family rules and teachings?"
Yin Shiqing furrowed his brows, squinting his eyes slightly as Su Xiaomeng continued,
"The succession of the Yin Family Head must involve all the elders and descendants, with the previous head personally passing down the ivory rod symbolizing family rules and the Yin Family Tree to the next head."
Having said that, she glanced sideways at Yin Shiqing,
"Or does Brother Shiqing believe that a simple declaration from Mr. Yin would turn him into the Family Head?"
"Do you need this little girl to say this?!"
Yin Shiqing naturally understood this in his heart!
Su Xiaomeng kept her hands in her pockets, pacing in front of him like an elder, with an apparent intent to admonish.
This left Yin Shiqing, over fifty years old, feeling both embarrassed and stifled.
"Oh? Brother Shiqing knows?"
"Of course!"
Su Xiaomeng laughed again, then her voice lowered,
"Then Yin Shiqing should know the three essential things to inherit the Family Head position!"
"The ivory rod, the Yin Family Tree, and the Yin Family Old Mansion."
"Of course I know all this."
"Then you should be aware that the two elders are bedridden, unable to even get out of bed! Running around causing turmoil throughout the Yin family, getting nothing in return, is there a problem with your head?!"
"You—"
Shi Haiyan wanted to say something further.
Su Xiaomeng didn’t let her speak, instead saying,
"After Shixiu’s first seven days have passed, that’s when you’ll come again. The entire Yin family will give you a reply. For now, don’t bark like stray dogs all over, losing your dignity."
