The Tang family had never seen such a stern expression on Tang Xia’s face.
Originally, they wanted to say this didn’t follow protocol, but now everyone was afraid to speak due to their apprehension.
The so-called protocol is just a guise for fairness, but those with absolute power have the right to decide whether or not to follow it.
Currently, Tang Chenghu is the person in the Tang family with absolute authority, and whether to follow protocol or not is completely up to him.
"Ah Hu, since you’ve already decided, of course we support it."
"Yes, big brother, you’re the patriarch, so it’s naturally your call."
"Society is very open-minded now, boys and girls are the same, girls can also be heirs. I think Xiaxia is excellent and definitely capable of being the patriarch."
"To be honest, I find it inappropriate, but I don’t oppose it as long as Xiaxia can keep her promises. We just want a good life; everything else we can compromise."
"We just want a good life, and who becomes the patriarch isn’t important. However, we are, after all, the Tang family, and I hope Xiaxia you always remember your surname and never turn the Tang family into another family."
"Yes, yes, that’s what I mean too. As long as the Tang family remains the Tang family, it doesn’t matter who the patriarch is."
...
Tang Xia’s lips curled into a cold smile, saying: "Rest assured, this is non-negotiable. Even if I don’t agree with my grandfather’s methods, I will remember my surname."
"That’s good, I have no more questions."
"I also have no questions, absolutely support Xiaxia as patriarch."
"I support it too, and I also hope Xiaxia can find a capable son-in-law. Together we will make the Tang family stronger."
...
Tang Xia nodded with a smile, saying: "Thank you all for supporting me. I promise that under my leadership, the Tang family will thrive. Everyone get busy, I will go find Yang Chen now. No matter the cost, I will make sure he cures grandfather."
Everyone nodded in agreement.
Still, there was a hint of fear in their hearts because they knew Tang Xia intentionally asked Yang Chen to heal Tang Hengyu, not just to see the power she now holds in the Tang family.
Evening, Yihai Apartments piano room.
Yang Chen held Tang Xia while chatting.
Tang Xia gently wiped Yang Chen’s sweat and spoke softly: "I have now controlled the Tang family. Can you cure my grandfather tomorrow? Let him live long and healthy, I want him to see how the Tang family grows better in my hands."
Yang Chen laughed, saying: "Sure, after the morning rush, I’ll go treat him."
Tang Xia happily kissed Yang Chen, saying: "Ah Chen, having you is wonderful."
"Haha..." Yang Chen laughed heartily.
...
After the morning rush hour, Yang Chen arrived as promised at Longmei International Hospital.
This was Yang Chen’s territory, so he need not worry about being reported for practicing medicine without a license; he directly performed acupuncture on Tang Hengyu in front of everyone.
The Three Extremes Needle had an obvious effect, and within tens of minutes, the severely comatose Tang Hengyu finally opened his eyes.
Tang Hengyu took a moment, quickly becoming agitated, saying: "Tang Xia, you beast, may you be struck by lightning!"
Everyone was shocked and turned their gaze to Tang Xia.
But Tang Xia was unfazed, smiling as she said: "Grandfather, I went through great difficulty to ask Ah Chen to save you, and upon opening your eyes, you curse me. What does this mean?"
Tang Hengyu immediately announced to everyone: "It was Tang Xia, this beast, who caused my coma. She doused me with cold water, leading to infection and fever. Then, when all of you had left the hospital, and she was the only one there to care for me, she pressed my philtrum forcefully, causing me to fall into a coma."
Tang Chengbao seemed to see hope and immediately accused: "Tang Xia, are you even human? That’s your grandfather; how could you harm him in such a way?"
Tang Xia chuckled, saying: "Grandfather, words need evidence. With no proof, a judge wouldn’t believe what you say in court."
Tang Hengyu coldly snorted: "You won’t admit it, right? Fine! It’s okay! I’m officially expelling you from the Tang family, and you are no longer allowed to carry the Tang surname!"
Tang Xia chuckled, saying: "Grandfather, it is no longer like before. You don’t have the authority to expel me from the Tang family; rather, I have the right to expel you from the Tang family."
Tang Hengyu: "What do you mean?"
Tang Chengbao, agitated, said: "Big brother has already followed family rules, inherited all your authority, and passed the patriarch’s position to Xiaxia. Now Xiaxia is the head of the Tang family, and we all must obey her commands."
Tang Hengyu: "What? Tang Chenghu! You’re betraying your ancestors!"
Tang Chenghu chuckled in reply: "Dad, what are you saying? I’m strictly following ancestral rules. You’ve been in a coma, and according to ancestral rules, the old patriarch can’t oversee the main affairs; for the family’s growth, the current patriarch unconditionally inherits all assets of the old patriarch. We’ve tried many doctors, even Longmei Hospital couldn’t awaken you, naturally triggering the power transfer provision."
Tang Hengyu: "But it’s all Tang Xia’s wicked scheme, she doused me with cold water, making me catch a chill, then pinched my philtrum leading to the coma. This must be something Yang Chen told her; she colluded with Yang Chen to seize Tang family’s assets! I will sue her! I must sue her!"
Tang Chenghu: "Dad, the court is a place for evidence, not a place where you can claim anything as fact. Although some things have not been openly discussed, everyone in the Tang family understands that you planned to sideline me and hand the future of the Tang family to Chunlai. We have every reason to believe you framed Xiaxia to prevent her from becoming the patriarch. The judge won’t believe just one side, and neither will they take your word as fact; it all ultimately requires evidence to be substantiated. How will you prove all these claims are true?"