The Beautiful CEO's Dragon Blood Bodyguard-Chapter 582 - 0: Jiang Family Recruitment

Jiang Family Ancestral House, Jiang Yecheng received the message in Capital City and rushed back overnight.

He had left for just two days, not expecting such a huge incident to occur at home.

With the family’s progenitor in seclusion, all affairs were handed over to him and the Elders Council for management.

This year, the position of Family Head was to be determined once again, and with such a major incident, he could not escape his responsibility.

At this moment, the ancestral hall was filled with people.

At a quick glance, their ages were all above fifty.

Some had white hair and wrinkled skin, clearly over a hundred years old.

The Jiang Family was proficient at alchemy and pharmaceuticals, so it was normal for the direct line elites to live over a hundred years.

Jiang Yecheng sat in the center, his eyebrows tightly knit as he looked around and said, "Everyone is here, let’s begin the council!"

An Elder asked, "Family Head, what’s the stance of the Yan Family of the Capital? Will they help us?"

Jiang Zongcheng and others looked towards Jiang Yecheng simultaneously, for the stance of the Yan Family was crucial to the stability of Jiang Yecheng’s position as Family Head.

They couldn’t deal with Long Fei and Chu Feng on their own and could only rely on the Yan Family to settle the two.

Jiang Yecheng replied with a solemn face, "The Yan Family is willing to help, but they have one condition."

A group of Elders immediately became agitated, only for Jiang Zongcheng’s brows to furrow with disappointment.

Someone asked, "What condition? Do they want pills?"

"The pills can be given, as long as they help us take care of those two thieves."

"Exactly, those two have greatly offended our Jiang Family; they must die!"

A row of old men cursed in unison, thinking of the shattered ancestral tablets, they didn’t know how to face their forefathers.

Jiang Yunyi and Jiang Yunlan sat in a corner at the back.

As the younger generation’s elite, they were also qualified to attend this council.

Jiang Yunyi anxiously asked his father, "Dad, what exactly is the Yan Family’s condition?"

Seeing that his father’s frown had not relaxed, he knew the condition must not be simple.

The others quieted down as well, curiously watching Jiang Yecheng.

Jiang Yecheng looked at his daughter with resignation and said, "They want Yunlan, to betroth her to the son of their Clan Leader, Yan Wuji. They say if we become in-laws, everything else will be easy to discuss."

"What?"

Jiang Yunyi slammed his chair, immediately objecting, "No, can my sister’s marriage be traded off so casually!"

Jiang Yunlan’s brow also furrowed; she knew Yan Wuji.

A proud and conceited young master, and moreover, one surrounded by countless women, Jiang Yunlan truly despised such people.

The Elders in the family whispered among themselves, thinking that this condition was not necessarily a bad one.

If the Jiang Family and the Yan Family formed a marriage alliance, complementing each other’s strengths, the Jiang Family would hereafter have an additional reliable support.

Someone asked Jiang Yecheng, "Family Head, what’s the attitude of the Shen Family?"

Jiang Yecheng said, "I visited Old Master Shen who merely mentioned he owed Long Fei a favor; he didn’t say much else."

"So, does that mean Old Master Shen is taking their side?"

Jiang Zongcheng felt a surge of joy in his heart.

Jiang Yecheng said, "It’s probably as you described. When the Shen Family needed our help, we really shouldn’t have ignored their plight. Now, Shen Feng, the direct grandson of the Shen Family, has formed an organization called the Dragon Group Special Combat Team, and they have deliberately excluded our Jiang Family. It is said that the team is full of elite disciples from various families, and their future prospects are boundless."

Jiang Zongcheng complained, "Back then, he was seriously ill and needed three Essence Cultivation Pills to recover. Does he not know how precious a single pill is? He couldn’t afford it, and we couldn’t give it away for free. Is he targeting our Jiang Family just because of that?"

Jiang Yecheng said, "That matter is in the past; discussing it now serves no purpose. The current situation is that eliminating those two thieves will definitely worsen our relations with the Shen Family and would also put Yunlan’s happiness at stake. As a father, I will not allow my daughter to suffer in the slightest."

Jiang Yunlan was deeply moved and looked at her father, her eyes red with emotion.

Jiang Zongcheng challenged, "Then as the Family Head, how do you plan on restoring the Jiang Family’s honor?"

Jiang Yecheng knew his thoughts and said directly, "Forgive me for my incompetence. Once the old ancestor emerges from seclusion, I will accept whatever punishment he decides."

Jiang Zongcheng said, "Don’t use the old ancestor as a shield every time. The old ancestor said before his seclusion that he would not emerge for another year. Are we of the Jiang Family supposed to endure this humiliation for another year?"

The elders immediately began to discuss among themselves.

Unable to bear it, Jiang Yunyi addressed Jiang Zongcheng, "Second Uncle, what do you mean by that? My father doesn’t want the Jiang Family to suffer greater losses, which is why he doesn’t want to clash head-on with those two thieves. If it were you, what would you do?"

Jiang Zongcheng confidently said, "If it were me, I would give the Jiang Family a dignified way to step down."

His words won the approval of the elders.

Someone asked, "Zongcheng, what do you plan to do?"

"Yes, Zongcheng, do you have an idea?"

Jiang Zongcheng said with ease, "Indeed, I have already formed a plan. However, my current role is to instruct the clan’s disciples, so these matters are not really for me to concern myself with."

His intent was simple: if they wanted him to act, they’d have to offer him the position of Family Head.

Seeing that matters had reached this point and not wishing to contend any further, Jiang Yecheng said directly, "Enough. If you can truly restore the honor of the Jiang Family, I will give you my position."

"Are you serious?" Jiang Zongcheng’s eyes widened with excitement.

Jiang Yecheng replied, "Of course, with the Elders Council as my witness."

The elders nodded and praised in unison, "The Family Head’s noble spirit and integrity are truly admirable."

"Then let’s leave this matter to Zongcheng! If Zongcheng can resolve it smoothly, we will all support his appointment as the Family Head."

"Indeed, the position of Family Head should be held by the able. Zongcheng, can you now share your plan?"

Jiang Zongcheng gleefully said, "The matter is simple. From the beginning, we had no fundamental conflict of interest with those two thieves. The only conflict arose when the young ones had some disagreements, and because of the Family Head’s pride, he insisted on punishing them. This led to them becoming tense and confronting us at our door. My idea is simple: to adopt the same strategy Great Song used against the Liangshan Bandits. We should offer them recruitment, letting them serve the Jiang Family. This way, we not only restore our family’s honor but also gain two additional supports. Isn’t that killing two birds with one stone?"

"Absurd!"

Jiang Yunyi slammed his hand on the chair, unable to believe his second uncle could come up with such a humiliating solution, expecting two thieves to become the arms of the Jiang Family?

The other elders were also discussing fervently, weighing the pros and cons.

Jiang Zongcheng soothed, "Yunyi, your second uncle is thinking of your welfare. By yielding to gain advantage, we adopt the best strategy. Besides, are you really prepared to clash with those two thieves’ clay pots with our porcelain one? Or are you willing to betroth your sister to that Yan Wuji, the notorious playboy of Yanjing City? I’ve heard he has quite a reputation!"

He struck at his nephew’s vulnerable spot, and once he brought up Jiang Yunlan, Jiang Yunyi suddenly fell silent.

Having persuaded his nephew, he stood up and continued to address the elders, "My suggestion also has another benefit: it’s a gesture of goodwill towards the Shen Family. If our relationship can be improved through those two thieves, then Yunyi and Yunlan could also enter the Dragon Group. Please, uncles, prioritize the future of our Jiang Family. We must not cut off our nose to spite our face by making choices that result in a loss greater than the gain!"

The elders were convinced by his argument and nodded in agreement.

Unexpectedly, Jiang Yecheng was the first to support him, "The idea of recruitment is indeed good, but who will be sent to persuade them? Would they even hold the Jiang Family in high regard now?"

Jiang Zongcheng was secretly pleased, thinking how sharp his brother was, cozying up to him so quickly!

He looked at Jiang Yunlan and said, "Only the person who can untie the bell can be expected to ring it. No one else is suitable, only Yunlan is. I could see that the boy did not strike any fatal blows during the fight with Yunlan. That proves he has a certain interest in our Yunlan. If she goes, she will undoubtedly succeed."

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