The Second Uncle's words were stern, backed by the confidence that Wang Yu would not dare to refuse.
In this era, for the vast majority, the ties to their hometown and ancestral shrine held paramount importance, surpassing all else.
If someone were to be expelled from their family, it would often signify a great moral failing, a massive loss of reputation, and widespread disdain from others.
If Wang Yu still wished to continue his role as the director of the automobile factory, he would have to obediently accept their terms, otherwise, he would lose face.
Thus, whether it was Wang Jinhui, the Second Uncle, or the surrounding elders, they all looked at him with the certainty of victory, smugly awaiting his response.
"When Wang Yu finally yields, how should I humiliate him?"
Wang Jinhui mused gleefully. Still, as someone of standing, outright vulgarity would be too undignified.
Perhaps it would be better to demand a hefty sum of money from him. After all, he had been earning quite a bit lately. m..oΓg
As his cousin, it wouldn't be excessive to request fifty thousand yuan to help him spend it.
Once the money was in hand, after extracting all his utility, and then acting on Vice President Qiu Jie's orders to completely sabotage Wang Yu's cooperation with the bus factory, Wang Jinhui would be the ultimate winner, profiting from both sides!
With this thought, Wang Jinhui couldn't help but chuckle, a sharp gleam in his small, soybean-like eyes!
Presumably, with his limited understanding, such a substantial sum as fifty thousand yuan, if Wang Yu had earned so much, should at least cripple him financially.
However, Wang Yu paid no mind to Wang Jinhui's elaborate schemes, or rather, he was indifferent to whether he was expelled from the clan registry.
He had never received any benefits from this clan, neither in the past, nor now, and certainly not in the future.
All his memories concerning his relatives were filled with their cold remarks and ridicule, nothing else.
So, let them expel him if they wished; he only cared about living a good life with Lingling.
Yes, this Lingling referred to his younger sister, Wang Ling, not… cough!
"So, if I don't kneel and kowtow in apology, you will expel me from the clan registry?"
Wang Yu asked with a faint smile.
"That's right, you better think it through!" Wang Jinhui hastily stepped forward, his tone laden with immense threat and warning.
"Once expelled from the clan, it will leave a massive stain on your personal reputation and moral character. It will be very difficult for others to believe and trust you in the future!"
"Oh… is that so? These are indeed serious consequences!"
Wang Yu sighed, reflecting that while being expelled from the clan might not mean much in the enlightened environment of later generations, in this era, it was truly a significant blow.
If it were someone else, they might have simply caved in!
"How about it? Kneel and apologize now!"
The Second Uncle sneered faintly. In his opinion, Wang Yu's words were undoubtedly a sign of capitulation. This was quite normal; could a mere young man truly turn the tide?
Wang Jinhui and the others also watched Wang Yu, awaiting his next move.
"Hey, are you really going to back down?"
Wu Lingling, seeing Wang Yu's demeanor, asked with some concern. This man was sometimes quite intelligent, but at other times, he was incredibly stubborn, which was why she called him a fool with a head full of oil and gears.
So, she was genuinely worried that Wang Yu might impulsively agree!
"Don't worry."
Wang Yu gave Wu Lingling a reassuring look, and she immediately understood, relaxing slightly.
Then, everyone watched as Wang Yu slowly walked towards the Second Uncle.
"Is he finally going to kneel and apologize?"
The Second Uncle held his head high with pride, his dragon-headed cane appearing even more imposing.
However, he did not receive the submissive apology and kneeling he expected from Wang Yu. Instead, he was met with a barrage of foul language.
This was probably the first time since Wang Yu's rebirth that he had spoken so vehemently and insultingly to someone. Before, he would only exchange a few words at most!
"...I'll f**k your old a**! Kneel and you..."
Having spent time with ruffians like Brother Hu, Wang Yu had inadvertently picked up quite a bit of "professional jargon." However, he stopped mid-curse.
It wasn't because he wanted to spare the old man, but because, as his Second Uncle, he found it difficult to utter such profanities directed at a relative...
Even so, the Second Uncle was so enraged that his whole body trembled. He weakly pointed his finger at Wang Yu, his finger shaking as if he wanted to kill him with a single digit strike!
"Second Uncle, don't be angry. It's not worth it to damage your health over such an ungrateful descendant!"
Wang Jinhui quickly stepped forward to placate him.
"Hmph, expel him! Expel him from the clan registry! Jinhui, your suggestion is correct. Expel him immediately, and from this day forward, you, Wang Yu, will have no relation to our Jiangyang Wang family!"
The Second Uncle roared at Wang Yu in extreme anger, then issued an order to Wang Jinhui, "I'll see how you hold your head up in society from now on!"
"Alright, Second Uncle!" Wang Jinhui readily agreed, then looked at the expressionless Wang Yu with satisfaction.
You refused a toast only to be forced to drink a forfeit. Regretting it now? Look at how stiff your face has become!
It was a shame he couldn't extort anything from Wang Yu. But as long as he kept close to Vice President Qiu, future success and fortune were within reach!
In fact, Wang Yu's calm expression was a result of him contemplating what to eat for dinner. These so-called relatives had truly come at an inopportune time.
Only after the Second Uncle and Wang Jinhui had finished speaking did Wang Yu open his mouth.
"Alright, have you all finished speaking? If there's nothing else, I'll be heading home to eat. It's getting late, so I won't be keeping you all for dinner."
Was this really about keeping them for dinner?
The members of the Wang family were all enraged. "Wang Yu, listen clearly, you are being expelled from the clan registry!"
Wang Jinhui shouted, "It's too late to regret it now!"
"Oh, don't worry, I don't regret it." Wang Yu nodded, then casually took Wu Lingling's hand, preparing to go home and cook.
"You..."
Before Wang Jinhui could finish speaking, he was directly interrupted.
From the corner of the street, a group of people suddenly emerged. They were all dressed brightly, holding various microphones, cameras, and camcorders. They pushed through the crowd and surrounded Wang Yu.
"Director Wang, could you share your feelings on bringing glory to the nation by defeating the people of Wa?"
"Director Wang, does your victory over Wa signify that your technological prowess has reached the forefront of the world?"
"Director Wang, your family, how did they react to your momentous achievement?"
...
Seeing the barrage of questions from the suddenly appearing group of domestic reporters, the Wang family members were dumbfounded.
What was going on?
"So many questions, I don't know which one to answer first."
Facing the group of reporters, Wang Yu smiled slightly, then pointed at the Wang family members in front of him. "However, I can answer the last question directly. My family's reaction... they expelled me from the clan registry, does that count?"
What?
Meow meow meow?
Everyone present was stunned.