Chapter 657 Stepping Down
"If it's for Nan Zhu to become the family head, I... I agree."
Nan Zhu was the current God of War. He had previously stated that he was not interested in the affairs of the Zhu family.
However, in the current dire situation, Nan Zhu seemed to be the only one who could save the Zhu family.
No matter how bold the Zhou family was, they would not dare to directly go to war with a God of War.
When Nan Zhu heard this, he almost choked.
Him becoming the family head?
Nan Zhu had never thought about such a thing before, and he had no intention of doing so now.
The affairs of the God of War were already overwhelming, to the point where he felt breathless.
If the Zhu family were added to that, he would probably not even have an hour to rest each day.
Not to mention that there was a very important issue involved. Although the four Gods of War had no explicit clauses forbidding them from participating in matters that brought profit,
They all knew very well that once they got involved in such secular matters, everyone would be mired in the quagmire.
Nan Zhu would never put himself in that position!
The status of a God of War, even if not publicly known, could bring considerable hidden benefits to the Zhu family. If he were to become the family head, Nan Zhu dared not even imagine the consequences.
"Second Brother, when did I say I wanted to be the family head? You can't just say things like that!"
Nan Zhu explained with a wry smile, but Zhu Wenming had already decided that the person Zhu Wenyu had mentioned was Nan Zhu.
Otherwise, Zhu Wenyu would not have spoken with such a commanding tone. Nan Zhu had probably said the same thing to the other party earlier.
Old Master Zhu and Zhu Wenyu, who overheard this, were surprised that Zhu Wenming had agreed to this matter. Although he might have misunderstood something, the fact that Zhu Wenming was willing to accept not being the family head was a pleasant surprise to both of them.
Old Master Zhu and Zhu Wenyu both knew very well that the most crucial person to get Zhu Que onto the position of family head was Zhu Wenming.
If Zhu Wenming strongly opposed this matter, it would cause a stir throughout the Zhu family.
Even if the matter could be resolved, Zhu Wenming's faction would likely become a ticking time bomb.
In Zhu Wenyu's mind, he had already made all the necessary preparations.
As long as Zhu Wenming disagreed, all the company's assets would instantly be unrelated to him.
Apart from the fund reserved by the Zhu family for its direct descendants, Zhu Wenming would no longer possess any assets related to the Zhu family.
Zhu Wenyu actually did not want to do this, as he was his own second brother.
However, if his second brother truly refused, Zhu Wenyu would definitely go through with it.
This matter was not about right or wrong; it was only about whether the Zhu family could safely pass through this crisis.
"Second Brother, please take a seat first."
As soon as Zhu Wenyu finished speaking, Old Master Zhu, who was beside him, spoke.
"So, Wenming, are you willing to give up the position of Zhu family head?"
When Zhu Wenming heard the Old Master's words, he showed a wry smile and nodded helplessly, "Of course, I can. The current situation of the Zhu family is getting worse day by day, and it indeed needs someone very capable."
"If I were to take over, the Zhu family might suffer considerable damage."
"Nan Zhu's strength and status are evident to everyone. I believe others will agree as well."
Old Master Zhu nodded with great satisfaction. "I have seen everything you have done in the company over the years. The development of the Zhu family's company in recent years would not have been possible without your contributions."
Saying this, Old Master Zhu's tone suddenly shifted. "The announcement I will make after dinner is indeed the candidate for the next family head, but she does not agree."
"Perhaps it's because I'm old and my words are not clear. Can you help me persuade her?"
Everyone else at the dinner table was stunned by the Old Master's words.
Zhu Wenming smiled wryly. "It's normal to refuse. Given the current situation of the Zhu family, taking over would indeed be a huge problem for her."
"However, since she is a member of the Zhu family, she should make some sacrifices for her family."
As he said this, Zhu Wenming's eyes were fixed on Nan Zhu.
Nan Zhu felt goosebumps rise on his skin from his words.
Nan Zhu looked at Old Master Zhu helplessly. Zhu Wenming clearly thought that the person Zhu Wenyu had mentioned earlier was him, Nan Zhu!
However, Old Master Zhu, who knew the truth, not only did not explain but deliberately let Zhu Wenming say those words...
"What are you looking at? So many people in the Zhu family are waiting for you!" Zhu Wenming thought Nan Zhu was going to refuse again.
However, before Nan Zhu could speak this time, the Old Master casually said, "Que'er, did you hear that? Your Second Uncle has explained it so clearly to you, can't you take on this heavy responsibility?"
"The Zhu family has indeed let you down in the past, but blood is thicker than water. Come back!"
"Consider the position of family head as my atonement for you and your mother."
Zhu Wenming's eyes widened instantly. He looked at Zhu Que and then at the Old Master with disbelief. After a few seconds, Zhu Wenming finally understood. He realized he had been tricked by the Old Master.
The person who was supposed to become the Zhu family head was not Nan Zhu, but Zhu Que, who had just returned to the Zhu family?
Zhu Wenming opened his mouth but did not know what to say.
After a long pause, he could only manage to utter one word: "Dad!"
This word was filled with endless grievances.
Zhu Wenming thought about the Old Master's actions earlier and knew that he had deliberately guided him to say those words.
But why was this happening?
Zhu Que, this little girl, what qualifications did she have to be the family head?
Old Master Zhu sighed softly. "Wenming, you understand everything, but why can't you let it go?"
Old Master Zhu actually did not want to bring this matter up. All these children and grandchildren had grown up before his eyes.
Especially Zhu Wenming, after the elder son and Wenyu had an accident, Old Master Zhu had trained Zhu Wenming as his successor.
Otherwise, Zhu Wenming would not have had the idea that he could become the family head.
Old Master Zhu knew that he also had some responsibility for this matter, but now that the Zhu family was at a critical juncture, he could not satisfy everyone. He could only prioritize the Zhu family.
Zhu Wenming took a deep breath and did not answer the Old Master's question. Instead, he pointed at Zhu Que and said, "She is just a little girl. How can she manage such a large family?"
"If the Zhu family's business partners knew about this, how would they choose?"
"None of them have had any contact with Zhu Que before, and they don't even know that the Zhu family has such a person."
"Not only can Zhu Que not help the Zhu family out of its current predicament, but she might even make the current Zhu family's situation worse."