Jiang Anzhi was truly infuriated, his eyes red and glaring at Lu Ming, wishing he could flay and dismember him.
He held a high position in the Jiang family, second only to the old matriarch. Yet, he was being berated by Lu Ming, a junior, to the point of losing face. The thought alone filled him with shame.
Finally.
Jiang Xueyi could not bear it any longer. He cleared his throat and said to Lu Ming, "Xiao Ming, you shouldn't be so disrespectful to your elders. What's all this 'grandpa and grandson' talk? You're not allowed to say such things anymore."
Lu Ming shrugged. "Okay, I won't mention it."
At this moment, Xu Qin stepped forward and said, "Mom, although the Dragon Warlord helped us this time, our Mengxin has certainly put in a lot of effort, even if she didn't directly contribute. Besides, the disaster has passed. So, can the dismissal of the CEO be called off?"
Cao Chunhui nodded. "Since the matter has passed, I have no reason to make things difficult for Mengxin any longer. She can continue to hold the position of CEO."
Jiang Mengxin's family beamed with happiness.
Jiang Mengxin clasped her hands together, silently thanking the Dragon Warlord. She thought to herself, "Esteemed Dragon Warlord, thank you for your help. If I ever have the fortune to meet you, I will repay your great kindness with all my might."
Little did she know, the Dragon Warlord she wished to thank was right before her eyes.
She just didn't realize it.
With the matter settled, Cao Chunhui, along with Jiang Anzhi and others, left the Jiang Corporation.
Upon returning to their residence.
Cao Chunhui sat on the sofa, sipping her black tea and savoring the words of Xiu Luo. The more she thought about it, the happier she became.
Jiang Anzhi, on the other hand, was somewhat displeased.
Due to the unexpected turn of events, Jiang Mengxin's position as CEO was not revoked. Jiang Anzhi could not take over as CEO, which greatly annoyed him.
Jiang Anzhi sidled up to Old Madam Cao, massaging her shoulders, and said, "Mom, are you spoiling Jiang Mengxin too much? She made such a huge mistake, and all because she was lucky enough to get help from the Dragon Warlord, you won't punish her?"
Cao Chunhui chuckled.
She put down her teacup and said, "There's no need to beat around the bush. I know what you're thinking. You want to push Mengxin out so you can take her place, don't you?"
Jiang Anzhi scratched his head. "If I take over, wouldn't it be for the greater good of the Jiang family? Wouldn't I be more filial to you? Look at Jiang Mengxin. Ever since she became CEO, she's been making mistakes. She lacks ability and can't control the situation. And then there's that Lu Ming, a mere grave keeper, with such an atrocious temper. When General Xiu Luo arrived today, he even dared not kneel! A person like that will eventually ruin the Jiang family."
Cao Chunhui nodded. "You have a point. Mengxin's abilities are questionable, and Lu Ming's character is utterly deplorable. With this couple in charge of the Jiang family's overall affairs, it's bound to be disastrous."
She paused, then added, "But there's no reason to dismiss Mengxin right now. Forcing Mengxin to step down would go against the old master's will, which is not permissible."
Jiang Anzhi's face lit up upon hearing this.
Being as shrewd as he was, he had already devised an excellent plan for the old lady.
He whispered, "Mom, I didn't say she had to be removed from her CEO position. As long as you give me the actual control of the Jiang family, effectively sidelining Mengxin, then even if she remains CEO, she won't be able to cause much trouble."
Cao Chunhui's eyes flickered slightly as she asked, "Explain in detail, how would you sideline her?"
Jiang Anzhi said, "Let's start with the ancient tomb scenic spot project! This project has a lot of potential profit and is the future pillar of the Jiang family. It absolutely cannot be handed over to Mengxin! You just need to give your word and assign the project to me. I will then liaise with General Xiu Luo and the mayor tomorrow. Once the project is in my hands, the financial control of the Jiang family will be mine, and I can act freely without taking orders from Jiang Mengxin in the future!"
Cao Chunhui found this to be very reasonable. "Good, we'll do as you say!"
...
Zhongshan International Garden, detached villa.
Jiang Mengxin's family was singing with abandon, eating cake and drinking red wine. They hadn't been this happy in a long time.
Even Xu Qin, who was usually so critical, was a bit more lenient with Lu Ming today, allowing him to drink at home.
Xu Qin smiled and said, "After years of being a doormat, we've finally gotten some satisfaction! That old bastard Jiang Anzhi, he wanted to push our daughter out. Bah! Heaven has eyes, the Dragon Warlord helped us this once, that old bastard must be fuming!"
Jiang Xueyi's expression was not entirely pleased. "Don't curse people. He's my brother. If you call him an old bastard, aren't you insulting me too?"
Xu Qin gave him a sidelong glance. "You are such a coward."
At this moment.
Jiang Lan asked curiously, "Actually, I still can't figure out why the Dragon Warlord would suddenly help our family? Although this project is very good, who is the Dragon Warlord? He doesn't lack money, why would he get involved in such trivial matters?"
Everyone fell silent.
Jiang Mengxin suddenly looked at Lu Ming and asked, "You told me the other day that you had found a solution and that today would turn bad into good. Lu Ming, tell me honestly, do you have anything to do with this?"
Lu Ming chuckled.
"Of course I do," Lu Ming pointed to himself. "I am the Dragon Warlord. I wrote a letter to the mayor to facilitate this project."
Uh, this...
Silence fell over the entire room.
He's the Dragon Warlord? Nobody believed him!
Even Jiang Lan couldn't accept Lu Ming being the Dragon Warlord at that moment.
Because in everyone's impression, the Dragon Warlord was a lofty, peerless figure who had killed countless enemies, an unreachable existence, the dream of thousands of girls.
Definitely not a live-in son-in-law who guarded graves!
Jiang Mengxin rolled her eyes at him and said angrily, "I'm talking about serious matters, can you stop fooling around and talking nonsense?"
Lu Ming was speechless.
What he said was the truth. He was indeed the Dragon Warlord, but no one believed him.
Alas, sometimes the truth was simply too hard to accept.
Helplessly.
Lu Ming concocted a lie. "Actually, I wrote a letter to the Dragon Warlord, suggesting he change the commercial project on Qunhui Road into an ancient tomb scenic spot. Firstly, it would generate profit; secondly, it would bring a brand-new city landmark to Jinling; and thirdly, it would protect an important cultural relic of China. Three birds with one stone, why not?"
With this explanation, it seemed more plausible.
Jiang Mengxin said joyfully, "The Dragon Warlord, for the sake of the city of Jinling and to protect China's historical and cultural relics, agreed to your suggestion and invited the mayor to jointly establish this project."
She looked at Lu Ming with great satisfaction and said, "You've been in the Jiang family for so long, and you've finally done something right! Although you're not the primary contributor to this event, your letter was very important. Lu Ming, I hope you can maintain this attitude, continue to work hard, and serve the Jiang family well, do you understand?"
Saying that, Jiang Mengxin poured Lu Ming a glass of red wine.
She said, "This time, I should thank you properly, so I'll make an exception and have a drink with you as a reward and encouragement."
Before she finished speaking, her phone on the coffee table rang.
Jiang Mengxin glanced down. The caller ID read: Cao Chunhui.
She blinked in surprise. "Grandma is calling? That's rare."