Chapter 528: Chapter 528: The Future Family Head Struggle

"Xiaochen! Come, sit down!"

Elder Kong immediately invited him to sit and instructed the servants to pour tea, and then couldn’t help but start asking questions.

No matter what Elder Kong asked, Yang Cheng answered each question patiently, without any sign of annoyance.

At that moment, looking at Yang Cheng was like looking at his own grandson, with love and affection in his eyes.

"Wen Xu, go and bring my Dragon Pattern Jade Pendant, I want to give it to Xiaochen as a meeting gift."

Elder Kong waved to a middle-aged man beside him, who nodded immediately and went inside.

Soon after, he came out with a wooden box. When he opened it, there lay a verdant jade pendant, exquisitely carved, clearly very valuable.

"Grandpa Kong, this is too precious."

Yang Cheng immediately declined; he was only playing along with Kong Lingwen’s act and couldn’t accept such an expensive gift.

The jade pendant contained Spiritual Energy, likely an antique worth over a billion.

"I’ve been collecting this jade pendant for many years, intended to give it to Lingwen. Now that you’re dating, as a grandfather, I should show some gesture. If you refuse, it’s as if you’re looking down on my jade pendant."

Elder Kong feigned seriousness, trying to force Yang Cheng to accept it.

"This is Grandpa’s kind gesture, just accept it."

Kong Lingwen took the jade pendant from the box and placed it directly around Yang Cheng’s neck.

The jade was warm and slightly cool against the skin, and Yang Cheng could sense the Spiritual Energy emanating from it.

"Not bad, this jade pendant suits you well."

Elder Kong smiled and continued chatting with Yang Cheng.

Meanwhile, Kong Lingwen sat beside them, pouring tea for the two, with a faint smile on her face. Her heart felt warm, as if she hadn’t been this happy in a long time.

At this moment, the sound of footsteps came from the entrance, and a middle-aged woman walked in, breaking the peaceful atmosphere.

"What are you doing here?"

Elder Kong’s face immediately turned unpleasant, his brows furrowed tightly.

"Elder, the Family Head has asked the eldest daughter and her husband to go to the front hall."

The middle-aged woman kept her head down, somewhat afraid of Elder Kong.

"No go! Lingwen finally brought her boyfriend home, what’s there to see him for, let her stay here with me for a while."

Elder Kong waved his hand, signaling Wen Xu to drive the woman away directly.

"The Family Head says there are important matters to discuss, and since the elder is still ill, don’t disturb him too much, and don’t let the eldest daughter and her husband stay here overnight."

The middle-aged woman hastily spoke up, but her expression was very unpleasant.

As a capable assistant by the Kong family matriarch, she had some face in front of the Family Head, but every time she met Elder Kong, he never treated her kindly.

Old bastard!

She kept her head down, looking very respectful, but secretly cursed Elder Kong several times.

"Grandpa, maybe Dad has something urgent to discuss with me, so we’ll go over there first. After your birthday banquet tomorrow, Yang Cheng and I will stay at home for a couple of days, and we’ll have time to keep you company."

Kong Lingwen softly reassured him, her voice gentler than before, soothing Elder Kong’s heart, yet also leaving a slight bitterness in his heart.

"Go, if you and Yang Cheng suffer grievances, just tell me, and I’ll stand up for you both!"

While speaking, Elder Kong glared at the middle-aged woman.

"Understood, Grandpa."

Kong Lingwen was deeply moved, remembering how when she returned to the Kong family, if it hadn’t been for her grandfather’s protection, she probably would have been completely swallowed by her stepmother.

The two followed the middle-aged woman and walked out of the small courtyard, making their way to the front hall.

Since Elder Kong’s birthday banquet was tomorrow, the courtyard was bustling with workers, decorating it festively, and tables had already been moved in advance.

Inside the living room at the moment.

Cao Yumei poured Kong Jingshan a cup of tea, her face full of a flattering smile, "This time Lingwen is back home, make sure not to get angry, she’s been working so hard outside, I hear Yan’s Hall is doing really well, many ladies I know use Yan’s Hall cosmetics!"

"Lingwen does have a knack for business, but after all, she’s a girl, and I don’t want her to work so hard."

Kong Jingshan’s face was serious, yet there was a hint of heartache in his eyes.

As soon as he finished speaking, the middle-aged woman brought Kong Lingwen and Yang Cheng in.

"Dad, Aunt Cao."

Kong Lingwen called to them, then introduced Yang Cheng’s identity.

Cao Yumei gave Yang Cheng a once-over with a very enthusiastic look, "Welcome, Xiaochen, as a guest at our home, please have a seat!"

Once they sat down, Kong Jingshan finally spoke, "Lingwen, let the people under you handle Yan’s Hall’s business. I still hope you come back to Zhonghai."

"Haven’t you always wanted to take over the family business? I can let you give it a try."

Upon hearing this, both Cao Yumei and Kong Lingwen were stunned.

"Dad, are you serious?"

Kong Lingwen’s eyes were full of joy. She left Zhonghai for Peach Blossom County to start the cosmetics company because she wanted to gain experience in the family business, but her father rejected her.

"It’s true, but I have one condition. You know what it is."

Kong Jingshan glanced at Yang Cheng beside them. The two had come in holding hands, seemingly intimate, but he still suspected it was just an act.

"Jing Shan, isn’t this too hasty? Lingwen is, after all, a girl. How can she take on such a big family business?"

"Ling Chuan is not that young anymore. He’s graduated and should be the one learning about the company."

Cao Yumei’s smile was barely holding up, yet she tried to maintain it, her mouth twitching involuntarily.

Seeing the look on this woman’s face, Yang Cheng immediately recognized her as someone with a deceptive appearance and a deep mind. Kong Lingwen, having lived under the stepmother’s control since she was young, must have suffered a lot.

"Both Lingwen and Ling Chuan are my children. They both can gain experience at the company, and in the end, who can stand out will depend on their own abilities."

Kong Jingshan’s words made it clear. Previously, he thought his daughter couldn’t inherit the family business, but Kong Lingwen’s ability had impressed him.

Now he didn’t care about gender. After all, with only two children, whoever was stronger would be the next Family Head of the Kong family.

"But... but Lingwen will get married eventually. How can she be the Family Head, and it’s unprecedented for a woman to run the Kong family."

Cao Yumei’s voice was gentle, but the malice in her eyes was barely concealable.

Kong Lingwen’s lips curled into a cold smile as she spoke, "Aunt Cao, my father has already made his decision, yet you try to stop it in every way. Are you afraid I’ll outshine Kong Lingchuan?"

"Lingwen, don’t misunderstand. I just don’t want sibling rivalry to affect your relationship. Ling Chuan is your brother and will never treat you unfairly when he manages the company."

"Why push yourself so hard as a girl? After marriage, you can stay home, support your husband and teach your children, and have endless dividends. Isn’t that wonderful?" 𝐟𝐫𝕖𝗲𝘄𝚎𝗯𝕟𝐨𝕧𝐞𝚕.𝕔𝕠𝐦

Cao Yumei patiently persuaded, hoping to make Kong Lingwen give up the competition, because she knew very well that when it came to ability, her son couldn’t compare.