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Chapter 248: Family dinner, the battle for the head of the family begins!
"Come, let us first welcome Chen Luo, who is attending our family dinner for the first time!"
As Wen Shao spoke, everyone's eyes were focused on Chen Luo.
Wen Shao was actually trying to embarrass Chen Luo on purpose. In Wen Shao's opinion, no matter how outstanding Chen Luo was, he could never hide the fact that he came from a grassroots background.
This means that he has most likely not received any systematic etiquette education, and it is easy for him to make mistakes in such occasions.
Now Wen Shao is trying every means to reduce Chen Luo's impression points and make the elders and siblings in the family have a lower opinion of Chen Luo.
"Hello everyone, I'm Chen Luo, Wan'er's boyfriend. Nice to meet you, uncle, third uncle, brothers, and sisters."
Chen Luo didn't refuse at all. He stood up directly, bowed slightly to everyone, and greeted them generously.
And when looking at Wen Tao and Wen Xun, he bowed even lower to show respect.
This brief yet sophisticated greeting was performed without any stage fright or stuttering, and it differentiated between elders and peers and took everyone's feelings into consideration.
"Okay, sit down. We are all family, so don't be so reserved."
Wen Tao waved his hand and motioned Chen Luo to sit down.
Wen Shao was stunned for a moment at this moment and subconsciously looked at Wen Wan.
Wen Wan raised her head slightly, with a mocking look in her eyes.
[Do you really think that I didn't expect you to embarrass Chen Luo during the family dinner? I was on guard against you.]
It seems that Wen Wan should have made some preparations. It is unlikely that she would embarrass Chen Luo through some external factors at the family dinner.
Wen Shao made a basic judgment in his mind and gave up his planned plan.
"Okay, now that everyone knows each other, then according to father's instructions, I will still host today's family dinner."
As he spoke, Wen Shao walked to the side, opened the rice pot, and started serving rice.
Chen Luo was a little confused. Wasn't he hosting a family dinner? Why was he already serving the rice? Wen Wan leaned over to Chen Luo's ear and whispered.
"This is a tradition of family banquets. The eldest son serves food to everyone. It is mainly a symbol that everyone in the family has enough food and clothing and is rich and worry-free."
Chen Luo nodded and watched Wen Shao serve everyone food and place it in front of them.
But there was one person missing at the table, Wen Xiu.
Logically speaking, for such a big event as a family dinner, Wen Xiu would have to come back no matter how busy she was.
Even if she wasn't coming back, she should have called, but now there is no news at all. Even when Wen Wan called Hongye, Hongye just said that Wen Xiu was on a business trip and couldn't be contacted for the time being.
Chen Luo felt something was wrong in his heart.
"The rice is full, but the cup is still empty!"
At this time, Wen Shao shouted loudly, picked up a jar of wine from the side, and filled the glasses in front of everyone.
"All the Wen family members, thank you for your hard work!"
Wen Shao shouted every time he poured a cup.
The atmosphere of the entire family dinner gradually became solemn.
Wen Wan continued to explain in a low voice into Chen Luo's ear.
"According to tradition, the direct descendants of the Wen family should kneel down and toast to the head of the family. However, due to the influence of Western thoughts in my great grandfather's generation, this custom was abolished and changed to pouring wine now."
Chen Luo nodded secretly. The traditions of the Wen family were constantly changing, only the form changed, but the bloody nature of the fight for succession continued to this day.
"Okay, Shao'er, you've worked hard, sit down."
Wen Tao stood up slowly, raised the wine glass in his hand, and everyone stood up as well.
"This year, you have been assigned to various fields and scattered all over the place, working hard and diligently for the Wen family's industry and development."
"As a father, I am very pleased."
"Come, drink this cup to reward you for your hard work this year."
After saying that, Wen Tao drank the wine in the glass, and everyone followed suit, but did not sit down.
Everyone's eyes were still on Wen Tao, because after Wen Tao finished drinking, he glanced around at everyone and it was obvious that he had something else to say.
"Ahem, I have something important to announce. Third brother, go ahead and tell me."
Wen Tao looked at Wen Xun, who nodded, while Wen Shao and others on the side were a little surprised.
The family dinners in previous years were always cold and silent, so why would the taciturn Third Uncle speak today?
"Okay, big brother."
When the word "big brother" was uttered, everyone present, except Chen Luo and Wen Wan who had known about it for a long time, widened their eyes.
What? The relationship between my father and my third uncle has improved? What's going on?
At least in their impression, since their father became the head of the family, this third uncle has never called him "big brother" again.
Wen Shao, who was among the crowd, suddenly felt a pang in his heart.
What does this signal? Did my father and my third uncle reach a reconciliation?
Why? Even old man Wen Qingyang couldn't ease their relationship, so who else could do it?
Could it be?
Wen Shao looked at Chen Luo instinctively.
Impossible? It can't be him. He has only been in the Wen family for a few days!
"Okay, my nephews and nieces, let me make an announcement now."
Because of Wen Xun's status, Wen Shao had to stop his wild thoughts and look at Wen Xun.
Wen Xun glanced at everyone and spoke slowly.
"My fellow nephews and nieces, the current head of our Wen family, Wen Tao, knows that he is old and weak and is about to enter his twilight years. I am afraid that in a few years he will no longer be able to steer the Wen family."
"According to the old rules of the Wen family, after the head of the family requests to abdicate, the next head of the family must be selected within three years."
"Therefore, I have been entrusted by the Patriarch to host and supervise this Patriarch election. Do you have any objections?"
Wen Xun looked at everyone, releasing the terrifying pressure of a superior, and everyone answered in unison.
"I have no objection."
Just kidding, who dares to object?
The power in the hands of the Third Uncle is enough to crush any one of them effortlessly, or even kill them all.
"Okay, if you have no objection, I will host it."
Wen Xun glanced at Wen Tao, and Wen Tao nodded.
"Okay, in that case, I will consider each of you in the next three years. Those of you who are interested in running for the election can try to achieve as much as possible in these three years. Then, the one with the highest ability and prestige will win."
"It's just that I want to emphasize one point."
"This is also what the old man specifically instructed."
“That is, from now on, in every competition for the position of Patriarch, if brothers kill each other, the person who kills his brothers will not only lose the qualification of Patriarch, but will also be severely punished by the family.
"Even, execution!"
Wen Xun emphasized the word "execution" with great emphasis, and the murderous intent in his words was so overwhelming that everyone present, including Chen Luo, felt a chill running down their spines.
"Yes, I dare not."
After announcing all the matters, Wen Tao slowly stood up.
"Okay, if everything is alright, let's start eating."
Everyone sat down and started eating.
Because the news just now was too shocking, everyone was thinking while eating.
At this time, Wen Wan and Chen Luo's cell phones vibrated at the same time.
Chen Luo frowned. Who would send him a message at this time?
They both opened their phones and saw that they were all messages from Mo Ye, and the content of the messages was exactly the same.
[President Wen/President Chen: We were attacked by an unknown killer. Several members of the team were injured in different ways. Hongye was seriously injured and is still in the ICU! Please send someone to support us as soon as possible.]
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