Everyone looked at each other, but no one spoke.
With nobody speaking, Tang Chengbao couldn’t hold back.
He hurriedly said, "I object! Dad is just in a coma, not gone. We can’t transfer everything to you yet."
Tang Chunlai quickly added, "That’s right! Grandpa isn’t dead yet, Uncle, you want to take his property now? That’s a bit unsightly."
Tang Chenghu chuckled as he replied, "In our great-grandfather’s time, this situation was considered, it doesn’t require death for the transfer, as long as it’s determined one can’t manage affairs, it meets the conditions for transferring power. Second brother, Chunlai, I don’t want to be ruthless. Don’t cause trouble now, whatever life you enjoyed before, I guarantee you’ll continue to enjoy. But if you have treacherous intentions, including others, listen up — dare to oppose me, and I will not be soft-hearted like before. I won’t stumble twice in the same place; from now on, anyone against me must leave the Tang Family! Consider it carefully. Want to continue enjoying your material life? Be wise. Want to gamble with fate? Then pack up and get out! Even if Dad wakes up tomorrow, I now have the power to expel anyone! You all acknowledge this, right?"
Everyone fell silent, Tang Chengbao and his son dared not speak.
A few seconds later, Tang Xia’s eldest aunt laughed first and said, "The rules left by our ancestors, as descendants, we must abide. According to family regulations, if the old patriarch can’t manage affairs for a long time, for the family’s development, all power must be unconditionally transferred to the current patriarch. I support Eldest Brother; his achievements as patriarch are evident, and I believe he can deliver on promises."
With the eldest aunt’s statement, her husband and others quickly expressed their support for Tang Chenghu’s decision.
Then, the younger aunt’s family followed suit, expressing support for Tang Chenghu.
Other branches of the Tang Family didn’t qualify to participate in the patriarch’s power struggle; they just wanted a good life under the Tang Family’s protection.
Tang Chenghu already proved his capability and ensured the quality of life wouldn’t decline; what more could they hesitate about?
"We support the patriarch’s decision."
"The rules left by our ancestors must be followed."
"We also support the patriarch."
...
The only ones left silent were Tang Chengbao’s family, but it no longer mattered; their attitude could not affect the outcome.
After the family meeting passed the transfer of all powers from Tang Hengyu to Tang Chenghu, the prepared transfer documents by Tang Hengyu automatically took effect.
Now Tang Chenghu could proceed legitimately with the formalities and take over all powers from Tang Hengyu.
Sadly, Tang Chengbao’s family’s scheming was in vain; they still could not change their fate.
Soon, Tang Chenghu completely commanded all powers of the Tang Family.
Having full control of the Tang Family felt great, but Tang Chenghu did not enjoy it for long, as he convened another family meeting.
Tang Chenghu: "I’ve gathered everyone here to announce something very important. Recently, because of the family feud, I’m physically and mentally exhausted and can no longer function properly. So, I’ve decided to pass the patriarch position to Tang Xia. I will assist her in managing all affairs of the Tang Family, ensuring everyone leads a better life. As per ancestral rules, I’ll temporarily transfer only corporate management rights, cash deposits remain under my name, transferring automatically to Tang Xia if I die or end up in a similar coma. That’s the matter; no more to discuss."
Everyone was dumbfounded; such an important matter, and not even a discussion?
He simply announced it unilaterally?
Shouldn’t the basic procedures be followed?
Tang Xia stood up and said, "From today, I will manage the Tang Family affairs, whether or not you support me, I will give my best effort. As gratitude to the family, tonight I will plead to Yang Chen once more, hoping he can revive grandpa. The Tang Family’s prosperity, he must witness it firsthand!"
Though Tang Xia spoke with a smile, everyone couldn’t help but shiver.
Before them was not Tang Xia, but Niulang Xia.