Girl, There's Something Wrong With You - Chapter 13
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On the way back to the Cheng family’s territory, Cheng Benhe also briefly confirmed the situation of this grandson.
Although he had long retired, moved away from the clan territory, and was hospitalized for recuperation, he was still the only fifth-grade supernormal powerhouse in the clan, so naturally, there would still be capable individuals in the clan.
After communicating with his people from the clan territory, Cheng Benhe’s expression became solemn:
At eighteen years old, he’s a ninth-grade intermediate; he’s single-handedly mastered the Wind and Thunder Fish Dragon Sword Formation, self-taught and proficient in the Fly-Back Algorithm, as well as improving the algorithm itself…
There is no doubt that whether it’s bloodline talent or computational ability, this grandson of mine far surpasses Cheng Qinghe from years ago.
Even I wasn’t as good as him at the same age.
Back then, Cheng Qinghe caused a sensation among the aristocracy of Jiankang by marrying Xie Guyan.
With the intervention, manipulation, and pressure from certain upper-class forces, it forced the Shendu Cheng family to resort to such a drastic measure—cutting ties with Cheng Qinghe’s family, which not only severed the ties of kinship but also dealt a huge blow to the Shendu Cheng family.
They personally severed the path of advancement for a future fifth-grade powerhouse!
As for Cheng Jinyang… Cheng Qingxin claimed he was colluding with a princess of the royal family, so they had to put a seal imprint on him to guard against him, which is simply nonsense!
Apart from the top few, which noble families aren’t connected to the royal family?
The Tai’an Yang family is also aligned with the Five Great Clans faction, so why would they arrange a marriage between their descendants and the Princess of Nan’an?
Essentially, as long as the relationships within the Five Great Clans are upheld and no negative public opinion among all the noble families forms, there shouldn’t be a problem with Cheng Jinyang even marrying Princess Nankang.
If the Yang family can have a son-in-law, why can’t the Cheng family?
It’s foolish!
As a clan leader, one shouldn’t only consider the interests of their own lineage and miss out on such a talented nephew being promoted within the family!
Cheng Benhe frowned deeply, feeling troubled.
Seeing Xing Yuanzhi and Wang Wanrou chatting happily, he inquired about their relationship with Cheng Jinyang.
Then he learned that Xing Yuanzhi’s father had once made a marriage agreement with Cheng Qinghe, but yesterday Xing Shumin came to propose marriage, only to be rejected by Cheng Qingxin.
This news enraged Cheng Benhe, and he nearly snapped his cane in anger.
The Hejian Xing family was a traditional marriage partner of the Shendu Cheng family.
Xing family’s Qingfeng was also a well-known young talent from a prestigious family.
What did it mean to directly reject someone like that?
The outsider might think they look down on Xing family’s Qingfeng, but who among the clan’s high-ranking members doesn’t know that?
You fear Cheng Jinyang’s growth, worrying he might snatch the position of clan leader from your son, Cheng Yizhou!
However, Cheng Yizhou’s chances of reaching the fifth grade in the future are slim.
Must you insist on risking the Cheng clan’s status by not considering handing over the position of clan leader to your younger brother’s lineage?
The old man grew more and more angry, so he decided not to take a taxi and instead activated the “Qiong Biluo Algorithm.”
With Xing Yuanzhi and Wang Wanrou, he soared into the sky and headed towards the Cheng family’s territory in Pukou District across the river.
To fly with two other people means calculating three functions simultaneously.
Seeing Cheng Benhe’s skill, the two girls felt reassured, knowing that the old man was still in good health and wouldn’t be on the verge of death minutes after leaving the hospital—otherwise, Cheng Jinyang’s situation would be dire.
So they quickly signaled Cheng Jinyang.
As they approached the airspace above the Cheng Clan’s territory, they saw from afar that on the open space in front of Chongping Hall, a group of Cheng Clan members were surrounding two individuals with guns, seemingly about to engage in violence.
Beside Princess Nankang, Cheng Jinyang remained fearless in the face of danger, angrily rebuking the Shendu Cheng Clan as “people with a wolf-hearted heart” and “servile and spineless lackeys.”
His loud voice echoed overhead, astonishing Xing Yuanzhi, while Cheng Benhe’s expressions changed drastically.
It had only been less than two days, how could the relationship between his own grandson and the family deteriorate to such an irreconcilable state?
Cheng Qingxin, what exactly have you done?!
When he said, “Cheng family, there’s no need,” Cheng Benhe had already rushed over with people and shouted, “Wait, my grandson!”
As soon as this voice sounded, the surrounding clansman immediately turned their heads and were shocked to see the former clan leader Cheng Benhe.
Suddenly, everyone panicked, scrambling to assist, fetch medicine, lift wheelchairs, and call for doctors, with no one caring about Cheng Jinyang and Princess Nankang anymore…
Joking aside, if the fifth-grade elder were to pass away here, the family’s status would be directly jeopardized, okay?
Cheng Qingxin quickly stepped aside from the crowd, realizing the seriousness of the situation, and anxiously called out, “Father…”
Before he could finish his sentence, Cheng Benhe’s cane came crashing down on him:
“You rascal! Who gave you the right to wield weapons on our ancestral land? And pointing your gun at Her Highness and your own nephew! Are you plotting rebellion or intending to annihilate your own kin?!”
Cheng Qingxin didn’t dare to dodge or defend himself. He was heavily struck by his father’s cane, leaving several bruises and blood marks on his face immediately.
“Hmm!” Cheng Jinyang watched nearby, feeling greatly satisfied, while Princess Nankang coldly smirked.
She knew the old clan leader was intentionally showing this to her and Cheng Jinyang.
As long as they spoke up, the other side would immediately stop under the pretext of saving face. So, she maliciously chose to remain silent.
The two of them remained silent, just looking at each other. Cheng Benhe couldn’t stop himself and forcefully struck a few more times.
Then, pretending to be exhausted, he gasped and said, “Go apologize to Her Highness!”
So Cheng Qingxin could only turn around expressionlessly and bow to Princess Nankang and Cheng Jinyang to apologize.
Cheng Jinyang politely declined the apology, while Princess Nankang accepted it gracefully,” she said with a smile. “That’s enough of your performance; I’m not particularly interested. I came here to confirm the matter of giving Jinyang a seal…”
“There’s absolutely no such thing,” Cheng Benhe said firmly, then turned and beckoned Cheng Jinyang over, saying kindly, “Jinyang, come here.”
“Just now his uncle Cheng Qingxin called him over, but he ignored it and didn’t move; but now it’s Cheng Benhe who’s speaking, so Cheng Jinyang immediately tactfully walked over and called out, “Grandfather.”
“Good! Good! Good!” Cheng Benhe exclaimed three times and burst into laughter, “At such a young age, already a top talent in the ninth grade, with exceptional abilities, he is indeed the pride of our Cheng family. A bit of arrogance is only natural.”
Sure enough, this Grandpa’s speaking skills are also quite impressive. In an instant, he turned his earlier ‘Cheng family, there’s no need’ into the rebelliousness of a young person.
It’s natural for young people to be spirited and say some overly defiant words, isn’t it? Who hasn’t clashed with elders from time to time?
So the faces of the people around softened, and then they heard Cheng Benhe speaking gently again:
“Jinyang, once you advance to the fifth grade in the future, how about becoming the head of the Cheng family? How does that sound?”
Ah, this…
Cheng Jinyang was somewhat stunned.
He wondered, ‘How did I, a poor newcomer who just returned to the family and was ostracized by others, suddenly become the heir to the clan leader?’
But the one saying this was Cheng Benhe.
With the current power and status of his grandfather, he naturally had absolute authority in the family.
Even if he asked more questions, he would probably only get answers like “the family has already decided.”
So he put on a serious expression, not daring to refuse, and was about to recite a poem to fit the occasion when suddenly, a loud explosion from outside the clan grounds interrupted him.7
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