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Chapter 499 - 0501: Grand Clan Assembly [Part 2]

Chapter 499: Chapter 0501: Grand Clan Assembly [Part 2]

Bai Jiarui, seeing everyone’s gaze fixed on him, stood even straighter.

Of course, there were loudspeakers outside to transmit the sounds from within.

The initially chaotic scene outside quieted down when Bai Jiarui’s voice was heard. They couldn’t enter, but they wanted to know what was happening inside, as it equally concerned their own fates.

"Thank you all for coming today to attend the East River elite family meeting, hosted by me. This meeting has continued for a thousand years with the sole purpose of improving the region and the nation. As East River is the strategic center for a new era in Huaxia, it is only fitting to have a leading enterprise to guide East River from glory to even greater glory, which is the purpose of this elite family meeting..." Bai Jiarui’s eloquence was impressive, not only humorous but also easily resonated with others.

After explaining, Bai Jiarui finally said, "For this family candidacy, after nearly half a year of observation, three families have been shortlisted as candidates. These are the An Family, the Zhuang Family, and the Jin Family,"

Hearing Bai Jiarui’s words, the crowd outside stirred once again. And Zhuang Xinyan’s brows furrowed slightly.

Two candidate families should have been the norm because according to various indications, only her Zhuang Family and the An Family should have been the final selections. How did the Jin Family get in?

From the beginning of the assessment, the Jin Family’s performance in all aspects was less than satisfactory. Moreover, the Jin Family was an emerging power without much heritage to speak of, incomparable to the An, Zhuang, or Wu Families. From any perspective, the Jin Family should not have been shortlisted.

But now the Jin Family had made it to the shortlist, becoming one of the three candidate families.

This was truly surprising. Combined with the Bai Family’s last-minute leadership changes and the meeting location changing from the Zhuang Family to the Jin Family, all these details, when linked together, could not help but lead to speculation.

"Could it be that the Jin Family will come out on top this time?"

"The plot twist is too dramatic, too unexpected, even more exciting than a blockbuster movie."

"If the Jin Family unexpectedly comes out on top, the political winds in East River are probably going to change completely."

"If the Jin Family wins, they’ll definitely suppress the Zhuang Family. How could they allow a family more powerful than theirs to exist on their turf?"

...

The diverse discussions from the outside world rose in a chorus.

Inside, the people remained relatively calm after all, they had anticipated that this family meeting would not be peaceful.

After giving everyone a five-minute cooling-off period, Bai Jiarui spoke again, "After our final discussions and considerations, we still believe. Energy is the foundation of future society, and so Jin Family is the newly advanced elite family in East River. If anyone disagrees, now is the time to speak."

"Buzz!"

This time, not only was there discussion outside, but inside the room as well. Guessing was one thing, but confirmation was another.

The Jin Family had indeed ultimately prevailed, which was truly unexpected for everyone.

Zhuang Xinyan, although mentally prepared, clenched her fists a bit tighter when she heard this final result.

"The Jin Family actually came out on top in the end; such a plot twist is quite dramatic. The contender least favored before has managed to win."

The discussions outside grew louder and more numerous. Such an outcome was beyond everyone’s expectations.

"If there are no objections, then this time..." Bai Jiarui waited for a minute before he became a bit too eager to announce the final result.

"I object!"

But Bai Jiarui’s wishes were not fulfilled as Chu Feng stood up.

Bai Jiarui looked at Chu Feng and said, "Chu Feng, this is the result after comprehensive consideration and discussion. If you truly oppose, you must provide a solid reason for your objection."

Chu Feng gave a cold smile, "Comprehensive consideration? Who did the considering?"

Bai Jiarui said, "The elite meeting entrusted the Bai Family to oversee the process, naturally, it was our Bai Family who did the evaluating?"

Chu Feng said, "What right does your Bai Family have to evaluate East River? And by what right do you decide the fate of East River?"

Bai Jiarui’s face chilled as he said, "What do you mean by that, Chu Feng? Are you questioning all of Huaxia’s elite families?"

Chu Feng said, "Don’t try to pin such labels on me. I’m questioning, and what can you do about it? Besides, you two kidnappers of An Rongrong, what right do you have to stand here?"

"They kidnapped An Rongrong?"

This news was more shocking than the Jin Family becoming an elite family.

If this were true, it meant that there were unspeakable secrets between the Bai and Jin Families.

It could even mean that the Bai and Jin Families had colluded, using Rongrong to threaten Chu Feng, to stop him from standing up, to stop him from causing trouble. If that was the case, this matter was not just a lack of fairness, but had escalated to crime.

Upon hearing Chu Feng’s words, veins bulged on Bai Jiarui’s forehead, but before he could speak, Jin Yu, like a mad dog, burst out.

"What are you saying, Chu Feng? What do you mean? You need to have evidence when you speak, otherwise it’s slander, and I can sue you," Jin Yu roared in anger.

For his Jin Family, becoming an elite family was a chance to change their destiny, even to turn things around. How could he allow Chu Feng to cause trouble?

Chu Feng glanced at Jin Yu and scornfully said, "Don’t bark around like a mad dog, it’s unbecoming of an ’elite family’."

"I’m going to fight you, Chu Feng!" Jin Yu roared furiously, his eyes blood-red as if he really was going to fight Chu Feng to the death.

Chu Feng remained calm and said, "You can’t compete with me. There’s no need to act or seek pity and sympathy in front of me. Such behavior will make me think you’re an accomplice, and I won’t let you off either."

Facing Chu Feng’s gaze, Jin Yu seemed somewhat intimidated, perhaps overwhelmed by Chu Feng’s murderous aura.

"You need evidence when you accuse an elite family, Chu Feng. Do you know the consequences of slandering an elite family?" Bai Jiarui finally spoke up again, invoking the prestige of his own family as soon as he opened his mouth.

Chu Feng looked at Jin Yu and said, "But do you know the consequences of kidnapping my love?"

Bai Jiarui faced Chu Feng, and even he felt a flicker of panic in his heart.

"If you don’t bring evidence today, Chu Feng, you might not make it out of here," Bai Jiarui blurted out, angered by his own momentary fear.