"We know this, but do outsiders not know? Aside from those who don’t care, anyone who truly wants to know can find out."

"Moreover, the financial reports of major groups are not secret, so don’t be under the impression that others don’t know your capabilities; they haven’t laughed at you, so how could they laugh at Xiao Fei?"

"Even if they laugh at you, would anyone say it out loud? Who would dare say it in front of you? It’s simply because your surname is Zhao, and you have the Zhao Family as a backing."

"If they don’t dare provoke you or laugh at you, then how could they possibly look down upon Xiao Fei as the next Family Head’s wife?"

"You say this will bring shame to the Zhao Family, but I don’t think so."

"If there’s shame, it would have been all lost on your end long ago; it’s not Xiao Fei’s place to bring shame to our family."

"What’s more, if people are afraid and don’t dare to laugh at you, doesn’t this even more affirm the strength of the Zhao Family? It’s a moment for Zhao Family to gain face, not lose it."

The old man smiled and looked at Zhao Dingye: "Or do you think you’ve embarrassed the Zhao Family?"

Zhao Dingye could never admit to having embarrassed the Zhao Family; he was dreaming of becoming the Family Head!

But as long as he doesn’t admit it, he can’t equally criticize Ye Fei.

Zhao Dingye suddenly stood up: "Did I come here today to be humiliated?"

Every word the old man spoke was a statement of disdain towards him. 𝒇𝙧𝙚𝓮𝔀𝓮𝒃𝙣𝓸𝒗𝒆𝒍.𝙘𝒐𝒎

Saying his abilities are lacking; saying he’s not even up to Zhao Dingli’s level.

"You all protect Ye Fei, that’s fine, but why step on me!" Zhao Dingye said angrily.

Typically gentle and elegant, since Ye Fei came to the Zhao Family, Zhao Dinghuan had not shown anger, yet he now spoke in a still gentle voice.

Only the words were not so gentle.

"Ye Fei is part of our family; if we don’t protect her, who will?" Zhao Dinghuan said coldly.

"You came today without saying anything else, first criticizing Ye Fei, implying she should withdraw from the competition, and various other disdainful remarks." Zhao Dinghuan said, "You step on her like this, and don’t allow us to step on you? If you didn’t step on her, why would we step on you?"

Zhao Dingye’s face reddened with anger: "I’m her elder; can’t I say a few words?"

Zhao Dinghuan gently smiled, speaking leisurely: "My parents are also your elders; they say a few words to you, and you are this dissatisfied?"

"In this family, my parents are your elders, I am your superior, all have the qualifications to say a few words to you." Zhao Dinghuan said, still with a smiling expression.

"Dingye, although we speak bluntly, often the truth isn’t pleasant, there is no malice towards you." Zhao Dinghuan said hypocritically, "We’re all family; doing this is for your benefit and Zhao Family’s good."

"Mom just spoke clearly to you, hoping you’ll strive and progress, avoiding further losses for the Zhao Family."

This attitude from Zhao Dinghuan was enough to infuriate Zhao Dingye.

Isn’t this exactly what he just said to Ye Fei?

Zhao Dinghuan actually threw the words back at him.

Zhao Dingye gritted his teeth in resentment; Zhao Dinghuan typically looks gentle and elegant, like he’s never been angry with anyone.

Appear to have such a good temper.

But when he speaks, it’s so chastising!

Zhao Dinghuan, like Ye Fei, is the silent dog that bites.

The old man glared at Zhao Dingye: "Alright, sit down quickly! Today is our family banquet, did you come to argue?"

Zhao Dingye was dissatisfied but could only sit down first, then said in a low voice to the old man: "Second Uncle, I didn’t come to argue."

Zhao Dingye thought for a moment and said: "You are the elders, even Brother, I call him Brother, he is also my elder. No matter your criticisms of me, I won’t say anything, I accept them all."

Zhao Dinghuan raised his eyebrows, watching Zhao Dingye use the tactic of retreating to advance in front of him, thinking that the second son suddenly awakened?

Currently, the position of Family Head is Zhao Dinghuan’s, and Zhao Dingye wishes to fight for it; the entire family knows.

But Zhao Dinghuan has never worried, he’s aware Zhao Dingye only has limited ability.

Typical of having high expectations but low ability, ambition greater than skill.

Does his uncle know Zhao Dingye lacks ability?

Perhaps not.

But of his two sons, Zhao Dingye and Zhao Dinglian, the only one who listens to him is Zhao Dingye.

His uncle could not rely on Zhao Dinglian, no matter what.

Otherwise, if swapped with Zhao Dinglian, he might already have greater ability than Zhao Dingye.

But his uncle can’t depend on him, right?

So this self-righteous, yet insufficiently capable fool competes for the added position.

What does Zhao Dinghuan have to worry about?

Zhao Dinghuan casually raised his eyebrows, feeling relaxed, as if watching a joke, looking at Zhao Dingye.

Then Zhao Dingye said: "But Ye Fei is not my elder, right? What’s her attitude towards me?"

The old man didn’t bother to be polite, saying coldly: "Then take a look at your attitude towards Ye Fei when you entered the house!"

"You wouldn’t meddle with her affairs, and then she said these things to you." The old man said, "Besides, was anything she said incorrect?"

"What we spoke were facts, and Ye Fei’s words weren’t truthful? If you don’t like hearing her say these things, then be capable enough for people not to speak about you."

"Second Uncle." Zhao Dingye raised his voice, "Are you treating me as an outsider to bully?"

The old man raised his voice as well: "Only you know how to speak loudly, do you? You started yelling at me too!"

"You rely on your age, being Ye Fei’s elder to bully her, and now you’re blaming me for bullying you?" The old man said angrily, "If you want to earn respect, earn politeness, then give respect, give politeness first!"

"Ye Fei is my granddaughter-in-law, you entered the house, and immediately remarked adversely on her, making decisions for her; do you still consider our opinions?"

"Her parents-in-law are sitting here, we grandparents are sitting here, those with the closest relationship with her aren’t discontented, why are you discontented, where do you get the qualification to be discontented?"

"How am I not qualified!" Zhao Dingye said angrily, "I am his Second Uncle, right."

Zhao Dingye struggled to understand why the elders, including Zhao Dinghuan and his wife, still protect Ye Fei so resolutely.

Ye Fei, a young girl, alone in the Zhao Family, without any background, has no small means.

"Besides, this is also for the Zhao Family!" Zhao Dingye said.

"Trying to give orders in Zhao Family, try to exceed the boundaries in the old house, then become the Family Head first!" The old man slapped the sofa, "Currently, you haven’t even understood a subsidiary company, how dare you say it’s for Zhao Family’s good?"

Zhao Dingye thought to himself, who knows what shady dealings Zhao Dingli might have been involved in.

Lifting the company’s profits to such heights, if investigated, Zhao Dingli’s company should be cautious.