Chapter 985: Chapter 1009:
Everyone was too confused with anger, and upon hearing the Second Elder’s words, they disregarded hierarchy and retorted collectively.
"Second Elder, why are you speaking up for this girl? Did she offer you some benefits?"
"When Elder Wen was alive, you were accustomed to currying favor, and now even after he’s gone, you’re still flattering his apprentice!"
"Second Elder, you’re so eager to let this girl become the Sect Leader. It’s clear your intentions aren’t pure; you likely want to take advantage of her once she’s in the position."
Even the usually composed Second Elder turned purple with anger upon hearing these malicious guesses.
Seeing this, Nianyang spoke with her red lips slightly parted, like pearls dropping onto a jade plate. Her words were cold and stern, "Elders, please show some respect. If you continue to slander without basis, I won’t hesitate to deliver a lawsuit to each of you, and we can settle it definitively in court!"
The elders’ expressions changed; they thought Nianyang easy to bully, but never expected the girl to be so ruthless. Indeed, she showed no soft-heartedness.
The Third Elder was furious, "I knew it, this girl harbors ill-will. To seize the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, she overlooks those of us who paved the way. Though it was Elder Wen who built the family, without us, there would be no glory today. Yet you actually consider suing us!"
Nianyang’s attitude was firm, "I also wanted to respect you all, but I realized you’re not worthy. Regardless of your dissatisfactions, it was my mentor who entrusted the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family to me. I am now the Sect Leader of the family, yet you not only refuse to obey command, but attempt to coerce me into relinquishing ownership. Shouldn’t I use the law to defend my rights?"
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The elders were speechless—they were used to exploiting their age, and most people fell into their trap, but they never anticipated Nianyang to be so unyielding.
The Second Elder couldn’t help but admire Nianyang; his support for her was solely due to Elder Wen.
However, it seemed this young girl indeed possessed some capability.
Perhaps the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family might not fall short compared to the era when Elder Wen was alive.
The Second Elder couldn’t argue with Nianyang and feared she might really sue, so he changed his strategy.
He snorted coldly, "You slick little girl with your cunning words, engaging with you damages my dignity. I’ll make this clear, if you don’t sensibly relinquish ownership, the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family will have no future; I won’t remain to serve it!"
"That’s right, if you insist on being Sect Leader, I won’t comply; I’m leaving!"
"I’m leaving too; I won’t serve an inexperienced girl!"
"Worst case, we’ll form our own association outside; it’s better than facing ridicule!"
The other elders echoed this, leaving the Second Elder aggravated, "You, you all, you’re too much! Don’t forget you joined the Traditional Chinese Medicine Family, begging Elder Wen, and signed a lifelong agreement. Leaving means legal consequences!"
Nianyang abruptly spoke, "Alright, since the elders have their own ideas, forcing doesn’t work. I won’t keep those whose hearts are elsewhere. You may leave on your own accord."
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Just to inform, the plot regarding the male and female leads might end by the end of next month. You can leave comments about the extras or plot you wish to see; if not mentioned, I might not write them...
