The Supreme Martial Expert of the Female CEO-Chapter 1863 - 1860: Scheming

"Regarding your matter, I’ve actually communicated with Qian Jun long ago!" The Great Elder looked at Ling Feng: "He believes you might be a compatriot of our Cheng family’s benefactor."

Ling Feng nodded: "I know that too, and I really want to know if that person is the same individual from our world!"

The Great Elder said solemnly: "The second reason is because you are Xiaoxue’s fiancé..."

"Great Elder, you should know that this is fake!" Ling Feng interrupted the Great Elder.

"But Qian Jun entrusted Xiaoxue to you before he left, didn’t he?" The Great Elder amusingly looked at Ling Feng: "In other words, you now have the responsibility of taking care of and protecting Xiaoxue."

Ling Feng nodded: "That’s right!"

"Then isn’t protecting the Cheng family, which Xiaoxue is supposed to protect, also your responsibility?" The Great Elder smiled as he looked at Ling Feng: "I also know you are not interested in the position of Head of the Cheng Family; you can give it back to Xiaoxue after she wakes up!"

Ling Feng nodded: "Okay!"

"Besides this matter, there is another task I must do!" The Great Elder’s expression became serious: "It is to confirm your identity and see if you and our family’s benefactor come from the same place."

Ling Feng’s heart was moved, which was one of the main reasons why he initially chose to follow the Family Head to the Cheng family.

"You should rest first, come find me tomorrow; I’ll take you to the ancestral land of the Cheng family, where we can find the answer!" The Great Elder said.

Ling Feng nodded and then left.

After Ling Feng left, Elder Cheng spoke: "Great Elder, isn’t what you’re doing somewhat inappropriate?"

"Oh? Elder Cheng, what do you mean? Selecting Ling Feng as the Family Head was indeed a joint decision between me and Qian Jun!" The Great Elder slowly replied.

Elder Cheng replied noncommittally: "But now the Cheng family needs stability; if you do this, what will Cheng Shang think at this moment?"

The Great Elder’s eyes showed a trace of amusement: "Do I need to care what Cheng Shang thinks? He is not the Head yet! Moreover, if he can cooperate with Ling Feng and stand on the side of the Cheng family without complaints, then he’d be a qualified successor as the Family Head, do you understand?"

Elder Cheng furrowed his brows: "Are you treating Ling Feng as a touchstone for Cheng Shang?"

"Is that not feasible?" The Great Elder said indifferently: "In times of crisis, true character is revealed. The Head of the Cheng Family cannot be a selfish person, Elder Cheng, do you understand?"

Elder Cheng sighed: "I certainly know that, but I’m worried Cheng Shang will..."

"If he can’t pass this test, then we’ll choose another successor!" The Great Elder said solemnly: "There are many talented young people in our Cheng family, we won’t miss him!"

Elder Cheng nodded: "I hope Cheng Shang can pass this test."

But Elder Cheng was very clear that Cheng Shang likely wouldn’t be indifferent.

Finally back in his room, Cheng Shang couldn’t hold it anymore; he heavily threw the teacup beside him to the ground, his face twisted, far from his previous calm demeanor.

"Damn it, it’s absolutely despicable!" Cheng Shang gritted his teeth, like a ferocious beast: "I’ve waited all these years, finally got the opportunity, only for an inexplicable Ling Feng to come out of nowhere and replace me as the Head of the Cheng Family? I’m not convinced, the Great Elder is simply senile..."

Cheng Shang kept roaring, but after the roar, he was left with no solution. It was the Great Elder’s suggestion, and the Great Elder was the most authoritative person in the Cheng family besides the Family Head.

A creaking sound was heard as an old man walked in and saw the mess; he couldn’t help but furrow his brows: "Cheng Shang, what are you doing? Who is this pathetic display for?"

"Father!" Cheng Shang saw the old man enter, bowed, but the anger still shone on his face: "Father, I am not convinced, I have contributed so much to the Cheng family, why does the Great Elder humiliate me like this?"

The old man who entered was Cheng Shang’s biological father, responsible for external affairs in the Cheng family.

"I’ve heard everything!" The old man looked at Cheng Shang and said solemnly: "Your performance disappoints me. Can you only complain?"

"Please advise me, Father!" Cheng Shang implored.

The old man looked at Cheng Shang and said: "In today’s meeting, seventy percent approved of you becoming the Family Head, which shows that your contributions to the Cheng family have been acknowledged by everyone; in almost everyone’s eyes, you are the next Family Head."

"But at this moment, the Great Elder overruled the majority and allowed an unknown Ling Feng to become the Head. Do you think others have no opinions, even if they don’t say so?"

Cheng Shang’s expression shifted: "Father, you mean..."

"The Great Elder is defying the majority’s opinion; can people really not have any grievances in their hearts? Don’t be fooled by the Great Elder’s high status; ignoring the opinions of other Elders is also inappropriate!" The old man said solemnly: "Even if Ling Feng is competent, maybe others will accept it, but what if he’s just outwardly gold but inwardly flawed?"

Cheng Shang’s eyes lit up: "Father, do you mean, if Ling Feng can’t lead the Cheng family out of crisis, wouldn’t that stir up dissatisfaction among others, and at that time..."

The old man chuckled coldly: "Forget leading out of crisis; I fear that he won’t grasp the specifics of the Cheng family for a long time, and merely the daily operations are enough to overwhelm him!"

Cheng Shang was somewhat excited: "Then as long as I do some work behind the scenes, letting the Elders know that Ling Feng lacks the ability to control the Cheng family, then even the Great Elder can’t continue to support him, right?"

The old man nodded with satisfaction: "Exactly, some happenings aren’t necessarily bad. If you clean up the mess left by Ling Feng, then in the eyes of the Elders, won’t your position be even more elevated?"

Cheng Shang was very excited; he nodded and suddenly realized that letting Ling Feng handle things first might not necessarily be a bad thing!

"Of course, you should be discreet, not letting others notice anything, understand?" The old man said solemnly.

Cheng Shang confidently replied: "Don’t worry, when I act, rest assured!"

Speaking, Cheng Shang’s mouth revealed a cold smile: "Ling Feng, you dare to snatch the Family Head position from me, despite it being sheer folly. Just wait, I’ll give you a grand gift that’ll be unforgettable!"

Meanwhile, Ling Feng returned to Cheng Minxue’s room, furrowing his brows: "Great Elder, you’re using me as a pawn, but... you better not regret it later!"