"How is that impossible?!"

Facing everyone's questioning, Elder Master Jiang immediately slapped the table, looked up proudly, and said, "Have you heard of the Yichen Company from Dingjing? That's Chen'er's company, and now all the projects invested by Yichen Company have been successful, with total assets approaching a hundred billion. Soon, Chen'er will be able to return!"

"What? Yi Chen is that Jiang Chen's company?"

"Recently Yi Chen has been quite the sensation!"

"Yes! The assets of Yi Chen are indeed about to reach a hundred billion. This Jiang Chen is really quite capable!"

Upon hearing this, the faces of the Jiang family members changed as they exclaimed in surprise.

Lately, Yi Chen had become a household name.

"How can that count!"

With a face ashen, Jiang Minghui spoke up, "Those are just bubble assets, blown up by investors. Until they're listed and cashed out, they can't manifest as actual value—it's all smoke and mirrors.

And the only real industry Jiang Chen invested in, Sky Venerate City in Dingjing, has put in forty-eight billion and now has directly offended Mr. Hua Zhiqiang, a Flame Dragon Merchant in Dingjing, and is also being jointly ostracized by the Four Great Aristocratic Families and Mr. Hua Zhiqiang. This could lead to a loss of everything, even down to one's underwear.

What does that tell us? It shows that this Jiang Chen is completely useless!

If someone like Fang Ran were to enjoy the treatment of being the rightful heir of the family, he would eventually bankrupt the Jiang family!"

Having said this, Jiang Minghui suddenly scanned the Jiang family members, saying in a deep voice, "I propose! We strip Jiang Chen of all his family rights, and he must never return to the family!"

"That... makes sense!"

"Yes, he managed to offend Hua Zhiqiang and the Four Great Aristocratic Families all at once, bringing big trouble to the only real industry? He's just asking for trouble."

"Exactly, we really can't let someone like that return!"

"Right, what if he squanders Elder Master Jiang's own assets and ruins the family's wealth when he comes back?"

Some of the Jiang family members who supported Jiang Minghui spoke out in unison, opposing Jiang Chen's return.

Elder Master Jiang memorized the faces of these speakers, scanned the crowd, and suddenly paused, his gaze landing on the beautiful young woman, Jiang Yuting.

Upon meeting Elder Master Jiang's gaze, Jiang Yuting was slightly taken aback and gave a gentle nod to the elder.

Elder Master Jiang averted his gaze, speaking indifferently, "Jiang Minghui, you're in too much of a hurry. How do you know there won't be a turn of events? Besides, Jiang Chen has never had any family rights to begin with. You propose stripping them now? Are you trying to take over Yi Chen? Does that belong to the family?"

Jiang Minghui's face changed slightly; indeed, he had that intention, but now that Elder Master Jiang had pointed it out, he could no longer pursue this avenue. After thinking for a moment, Jiang Minghui sidestepped the issue and chose to focus on the earlier statements of Elder Master Jiang.

"Fine, I can wait. If that fool dares to provoke Mr. Hua Zhiqiang and the Four Great Aristocratic Families and wants to reopen Sky Venerate City, let's set that day as the deadline to see his outcome. I only hope Elder Master Jiang won't intervene. If Elder Master Jiang intervenes, it wouldn't prove that guy's abilities!" Jiang Minghui looked meaningfully at Elder Master Jiang.

Elder Master Jiang snorted coldly and said sarcastically, "As if you don't know. Since Yi Chen was established, what this old man does every day, even how many meals I eat and how many times I go to the bathroom, you know very clearly. Would you really not know if I intervene?"

"What?"

"This..."

At the fall of Elder Master Jiang's words, the entire conference room instantly quieted down, everyone's gaze turning to Jiang Minghui. The meaning behind those words was crystal clear—Jiang Minghui was monitoring Elder Master Jiang.

Such an action was a great disrespect!

Jiang Minghui's face turned ugly to the extreme as he glared fiercely at a person sitting next to him. That person hurriedly bowed his head, not daring to meet Jiang Minghui's eyes. He was the one responsible for arranging the surveillance of Elder Master Jiang on Jiang Minghui's behalf and had once assured Jiang Minghui that Elder Master Jiang would never find out. However, they were found out!

"I was unaware of what Elder Master Jiang mentioned!" Jiang Minghui spoke up with a dark face; he dared not admit such a thing, for if he did, it would carry the charge of great disrespect, a very serious matter within the family. Moreover, he had a vulnerability: he was from a collateral branch of the bloodline!

"I will definitely investigate this thoroughly and give Elder Master Jiang an explanation!" Jiang Minghui lowered his stance.

Elder Master Jiang chuckled coldly, "No need, if you withdraw those people, you will still suspect that I helped Chen'er. Let's keep it this way, you continue watching, and see if this old man's word counts!"

"Elder Master, let's not get off-topic. Let's continue from before."

Jiang Minghui's expression darkened, he couldn't continue on this subject as it would only weaken his side. So, he awkwardly shifted back to the earlier topic, "Elder Master, if Jiang Chen fails to handle this matter, it will prove his incompetence and lack of action. I will have no choice but to forbid him from returning to the family, lest he cause the family further losses."

"And what if he handles it well?" Elder Master Jiang looked coldly at Jiang Minghui.

Jiang Minghui smirked confidently, "He manages it well? Haha! If he does, I will acknowledge his abilities. As long as he turns those assets into a solid hundred billion in capital, I'll let him return."

"Good, a gentleman's agreement!" Elder Master Jiang stared straight into Jiang Minghui's eyes.

Jiang Minghui sneered tauntingly, "A fast horse and a whip!"

In Jiang Minghui's view, Jiang Chen was destined to fail. With the Four Great Aristocratic Families in Dingjing taking action, along with Flame Dragon Merchant Hua Zhiqiang, surely no one would dare to offend these forces to help Jiang Chen. Jiang Chen was certain to lose this time.

Moreover, even if Jiang Chen won this time, Jiang Minghui was not worried because he demanded that Jiang Chen achieve a solid hundred billion in assets—something that cyberspace companies' shares could not replace.

It could be said that this round was already won by Jiang Minghui!

And at this moment in the conference room, whether they supported Elder Master Jiang or Jiang Minghui, they all realized one thing:

This was essentially a bet between Jiang Minghui and Elder Master Jiang, with Jiang Chen at its core.

If Jiang Chen managed this affair well, Elder Master Jiang would push down Jiang Minghui once more and his prestige in the Jiang Family would rise again. But if Jiang Chen didn't handle it well, Jiang Minghui might very well seize the opportunity to target the power in Elder Master Jiang's hands!

The Jiang family's grand meeting ended, and the family members dispersed, each with their own concerns. The state of the Jiang family depended on the grand opening of Sky Venerate City the day after tomorrow!

Butler Lu followed Elder Master Jiang back to the elder's courtyard and spoke softly, "Elder Master, this bet puts the young master at a disadvantage. Why agree to it?"

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