Jie Yu's thought was.
Gifts between families required return gifts.
The Jie family's money was tied up in new projects, and they had hired so many people.
The expense of return gifts should be minimized!
Old Master Jie glanced at the list and said calmly, "Accept it. Why wouldn't we accept it?"
"However, we won't give any return gifts."
Jie Yu's mouth twitched.
They could do that?
The important thing was that if the Jie family did this, they would be looked down upon by other families!
This was not a good thing.
"Do you think they came to the banquet for what? For this small return gift?"
"Aren't they just here to see if your grandfather is dead and then carve up the Jie family!"
The head of the Jie family cut to the chase.
Why should they give return gifts to people with such ulterior motives?
Moreover.
The theme of this banquet was not to broaden their network of acquaintances!
For those with good relationships, they could give gifts privately!
Jie Yu was immediately stunned by the head of the Jie family's sharp words; he had never thought of it that way before.
Before, Jie Yu had been worried about how to prepare the return gifts.
Now, looking at it…
It seemed to make some sense!
Thinking of this, Jie Yu said, "Then I'll do as you say. Considering grandfather's recent recovery, I've shortened the banquet time considerably."
Speaking of this, the head of the Jie family had some doubts.
He immediately turned to ask Zhou Yu.
"Divine Doctor Zhou, tell me honestly, how is the old master's health now?"
What the head of the Jie family actually wanted to ask was how long Old Master Jie could last.
But asking so directly was too blunt.
So he was more tactful.
Zhou Yu immediately said, "What I said before was not bragging or comforting you."
"The old master's health is no different from a normal person now."
"However, given that the old master is a martial artist, he will need more training to recover to the physical strength of a martial artist."
Hearing this, the head of the Jie family finally breathed a sigh of relief!
There was no choice.
Who wouldn't be relieved when Zhou Yu's medical skills were so extraordinary?
Others took a hundred days to recover from broken bones.
But the old master's life force had been siphoned away.
And Zhou Yu had cured him in such a short time.
Not only was he cured, but he didn't even need bed rest.
When had the head of the Jie family ever witnessed such miraculous medical skills?
It was normal to be suspicious!
Now that he knew Old Master Jie's body could withstand it, the head of the Jie family's mind became more active.
"Our objective this time is still to find the person who siphoned away the old master's life force."
"If the banquet is too short, and there are no unexpected occurrences, it will be difficult to flush out the person."
The head of the Jie family looked at Jie Yu. Although he didn't explain it clearly, Jie Yu understood.
He wanted Jie Yu to create some unexpected events, to make the person behind it think there was an opportunity!
Thinking of this, Jie Yu pondered for a moment before agreeing.
"With Divine Doctor Zhou here this time, there shouldn't be any major problems, right?" Jie Yu said helplessly.
Old Master Jie's life was precious.
From any perspective, Jie Yu dared not take this risk!
Yet, the head of the Jie family was a risk-taker.
Father and son had often argued about this issue in the past.
Now, as a son, Jie Yu could only obey.
Just as the three of them were discussing how to lure out the person behind it all.
Suddenly, a servant who was taking care of Second Uncle Jie walked in.
"Second Master is awake and is making a fuss about wanting to see the family head."
The servant spoke cautiously.
For the past few days.
Everyone in the Jie family knew this.
The news that Second Uncle Jie had colluded with outsiders to harm Old Master Jie had spread like wildfire!
These servants were originally responsible for Second Uncle Jie's daily life.
For no reason, they were looked down upon by others.
They also knew that the masters of the Jie family must be resentful towards Second Uncle Jie.
Therefore, they all acted cautiously.
For fear of being implicated by Second Uncle Jie's actions.
In fact, the servant was being a bit understated.
Second Uncle Jie was not just "making a fuss" about seeing the family head; he was causing a scene!
His voice was so loud that if the family head didn't go, they would probably be able to hear him cursing from the next house.
The servant had no choice but to come.
"Why does he want me to go?" The head of the Jie family frowned, his expression somewhat disgusted.
This second brother was too greedy!
As soon as he learned that Second Uncle Jie had tried to harm the old master, all the tolerance and kindness the head of the Jie family had for his second brother had vanished.
They had been busy these past few days, and no one had thought of him.
Who knew that such a thing would suddenly happen.
The servant prostrated himself on the ground, trembling with fear, and said in a trembling voice, "I don't know. Second Master is making a terrible racket. If this continues, none of us will be able to rest."
Hearing the servant's words, Jie Yu immediately stood up.
"Dad, let me go."
"After all, he is your biological brother. I'm afraid you might be too soft-hearted."
Second Uncle Jie was almost being kicked out of the Jie family.
Jie Yu was afraid that the head of the Jie family, out of years of affection, would soften his heart upon seeing Second Uncle Jie's miserable state!
The head of the Jie family glared at Jie Yu. "Am I that kind of person? Let's go together!"
"By the way, don't call him Second Master anymore. He's no longer a member of the Jie family."
With that, the head of the Jie family strode towards the room where Second Uncle Jie was resting.
Because he was about to be expelled from the Jie family.
The room where Second Uncle Jie rested was naturally not very good.
It was originally a storage room, cleaned up and used to house people.
As soon as the head of the Jie family stepped in.
He immediately frowned in disgust and glanced at the servant.
Although this was a storage room, it had been cleaned before.
Why did it smell so strong now!
The smell of blood mixed with the stench of human waste.
It was simply disgusting.
Coupled with Second Uncle Jie's curses.
The head of the Jie family even regretted coming.
Since Second Uncle Jie was to be driven out anyway, why come here and make himself uncomfortable?
He should have let Jie Yu come and deal with him!
Unfortunately, he was already here.
If the head of the Jie family left now, would he still have any face?
After all, not only Jie Yu had followed, but Jie Shishi and Zhou Yu were also here!
Thinking of this, the head of the Jie family held his breath and strode in.
"Jie Liming, you damned scoundrel! Don't think that just because the old master gave you the position of family head, you're stronger than me!"
"A useless piece of trash! How dare you manage the Jie family, aren't you afraid of dragging the entire Jie family down!"
Second Uncle Jie's voice was full of energy, not at all like someone who had been whipped a hundred times.
When everyone walked in.
They saw Second Uncle Jie leaning against the bed.
Excrement was scattered like sewage on the bed and the floor.
The smell was unbearable everywhere.
Second Uncle Jie still had bandages on his head, but he didn't care if the wounds burst open, and he cursed with great vigor!
The head of the Jie family glanced at him and said indifferently, "Curse. Keep cursing."