On the way home.
Su Yang's phone rang, and the caller ID showed Yang Mange.
"Mange, are you off work?"
"Su Yang, do you remember Li Chunfeng?"
"I do. He's a male actor in the company, of course I remember."
"Li Chunfeng is the illegitimate son of Li Daoqing of Jinling. He was supposed to inherit the position, but now Li Hao has murdered his father and taken over. He wants to ask for your help."
Su Yang recalled that at that time, the heads of the Li and Huang families were simultaneously ambushed and killed by their own sons.
"Mange, by rights, an illegitimate son shouldn't be eligible to inherit, should he?"
"Li Chunfeng has his father's will, making him the legal heir. He is currently at the Li family in Jinling, arguing with those people."
"Understood. I'll go help him now."
Su Yang thought that Li Chunfeng was, after all, one of his own.
And Li Hao was an enemy. Letting Li Chunfeng succeed smoothly would also be beneficial for his future development.
"Heizi, turn around and head to the Li family in Jinling."
"Okay."
...
Meanwhile.
The living room of the Jinling Li family compound.
Li Chunfeng had several deep red slap marks on his face, and the people he brought had already been beaten to the ground.
On the left and right sides of the living room were the elders and stewards of the Li family.
In the main seat, Li Hao held his teacup, crossed his legs, and his gaze swept across the room.
"Uncles and elders, do you agree to an illegitimate son inheriting the position?"
The crowd whispered, some supporting Li Hao, and others supporting Li Daoqing's will, choosing Li Chunfeng.
"I personally support Hao'er as the new family head, after all, he is the biological son of the eldest brother!"
"Li Chunfeng is also the eldest brother's son, and I believe in the eldest brother's judgment, he wouldn't choose the wrong person!"
"Our Li family has been passed down for a thousand years, when did it ever happen that an illegitimate son became the head of the family?"
"There's always a first time. We support Li Chunfeng's legal succession. You must have heard that Li Hao murdered his father to seize power. Does such a wolf with ambition deserve to be the family head?"
The two sides argued, one faction being the conservatives, the other the radicals.
Those who chose Li Hao were some conservative and stubborn elders.
The elders who chose Li Chunfeng did so not because Li Chunfeng was particularly outstanding, but simply because they trusted Li Daoqing's judgment.
"Enough, how long are you going to keep arguing?"
Li Hao's face was grim. He was not the legitimate heir, and the elders did not support him.
Furthermore, someone had leaked information, and the elders suspected him of killing his own father.
"Li Hao, you are not the family head yet, so don't think about threatening or intimidating us."
An elder with a short temper waved his hand, and a large group of bodyguards rushed in from outside.
Li Hao's face darkened further. These old fellows had assisted Li Daoqing in managing the family, so they had some manpower.
If things truly escalated, it would be difficult for him to handle.
Li Hao clapped his hands, and more people rushed in from outside the door.
The person who entered was Huang Ming, his complexion paler and more frail than before.
Huang Ming glanced dismissively at the elders of the Li family, "Brother Li Hao becoming the family head is the will of the people. You are old and lack ambition, and you want to stop the young from achieving great things?"
"Presumptuous! Since when did your Huang family have the right to interfere in the Li family's affairs?"
The radical elders of the Li family slammed the table and angrily pointed at Huang Ming, about to have him expelled.
Huang Ming smiled slightly, "If your Li family and our Huang family join forces, who in Jinling city would dare to refuse us?"
The conservative elders of the Li family nodded in agreement. With Li Daoqing gone, other families would surely take the opportunity to suppress them.
Therefore, they needed allies.
"I think Patriarch Huang's words are very true. Our Li family cannot withstand further turmoil. Only through alliance can we stabilize."
Seeing that they had argued enough, Li Hao said, "Uncles and elders, I have the support of the Shangguan family. Shangguan Yi is the director of the Songhai Security Bureau, and he will surely be promoted in the future.
You all know what the Shangguan family represents in Longguo, so I hope you can work together to create the glory and future of the Li family."
Upon hearing this, the radicals also frowned.
If Li Hao truly had the support of the Shangguan family, then they would not dare to say anything.
The Li family was powerful and influential in Jinling, but they could not contend with the Shangguan family.
Li Chunfeng's brows furrowed. After talking for so long, he finally had someone supporting him.
Now that those people were hesitating, it would be even harder to succeed him.
Li Chunfeng decided not to wait for death. "Elders, I have Su Yang behind me. He is the deputy director of the Songhai Security Bureau and can stand against Director Shangguan.
As for the Shangguan family, Su Yang's backing includes the Commander of the Zhenguo Army, Shi Wuzun, the Commander-in-Chief of the Garrison, Zong Ze, and the Director-General of the Construction Bureau, Zhou Budao.
Furthermore, the president of the Cultural Relics Association, Duan Linglong, is Su Yang's girlfriend. In Jinling, the Meng family is also willing to support my succession. Considering all this, I hope you will also think carefully."
"This..."
The elders of the Li family murmured amongst themselves, with important figures supporting both sides.
No matter who they chose, they would offend the other party.
Seeing the elders of the Li family fall silent, Li Hao's smile gradually solidified.
How could he accept being robbed of the position of family head by an illegitimate son?
"Li Chunfeng, don't try to bluff us with Su Yang. What are you capable of that he would help you?"
Li Chunfeng said sternly, "Simply because I am an employee of his company, and because you are Shangguan Yi's man, these two points are enough."
"Ridiculous! If that's your logic, who can guarantee that after you become the family head, you won't hand over the entire Li family to Su Yang, since he is your master!"
Li Chunfeng retorted, "Don't talk so prettily. You are already Shangguan Yi's dog. What right do you have to criticize others?"
Li Hao slammed the table, "Simply because I am my father's biological son, unlike some wild mongrel, daring to covet my Li family. It's utterly shameless!"
"I have my father's will, I am the legal heir!"
Li Chunfeng once again unfolded the will in his hand, and everyone in the room could see it clearly.
Huang Ming, seeing that Li Hao was struggling to win, couldn't help but complain.
"Haozi, you're no good either. You're about to be surpassed by a wild dog."
"Don't worry, I can handle it!"
Li Hao was very annoyed by Huang Ming's flippant attitude. If he didn't need his help, he would have slapped him a few times by now.
The elders of the Li family whispered amongst themselves, arguing endlessly.
"Third brother, fourth brother, what do you say?"
"I think Shangguan Yi has a better chance of winning. His father is Shangguan Zhongtang, the most mysterious leader of the nine departments in Longguo."
"Yes, although Su Yang is also very good, who knows how far those behind him can go for him?"
"But don't forget, the rumors outside are that Li Hao killed the eldest brother. And that brat Huang Ming also killed his father, Huang Jun."
"This won't do, that won't do either. If this continues, the Jinling Li family will be finished."
Li Hao saw that the elders were gradually leaning towards him, and he breathed a sigh of relief.
After so much effort and preparation, it was finally this day, which was truly difficult.
Li Hao pressed his advantage, "Uncles and elders, don't worry, Su Yang won't be able to jump around for much longer."
"Oh? Why?"
The elders of the Li family stopped their discussion. They were also very curious what would happen to Su Yang next.
Li Chunfeng's brow furrowed, wondering if Su Yang would encounter another assassination or attack.
Li Hao slowly sipped his tea, and after a while, he told everyone.