Chapter 552: A He Family Like This Should Just Be Destroyed

Chapter 552: Chapter 552: A He Family Like This Should Just Be Destroyed

Cheng Yuan silently turned to look at He Zhixuan. He would understand and unconditionally support whatever choice she made.

A mere agency agreement was nothing to Cheng Yuan.

He Zhixuan’s expression was frigid. Ever since her parents died, she had never felt any warmth from the He Family, aside from her grandmother.

She wasn’t about to put Cheng Yuan in a difficult position for this group of cold-blooded relatives.

He Zhixuan stared coldly at He Guosheng.

"Uncle, what’s said is said! Since you’ve already kicked me out of the He Family, I, He Zhixuan, will absolutely not return! Cheng Yuan, let’s go!"

He Zhixuan grabbed Cheng Yuan’s arm and turned to leave.

He Guosheng panicked. He rushed forward to block He Zhixuan’s path.

"Zhixuan, don’t go! Look, how about this? If you agree to come back to the He Family, I’ll make you the vice president of the He Group!"

The other members of the He Family also gathered around, looking at He Zhixuan with pleading eyes.

"Zhixuan, you’re a direct descendant of the He Family. We have the same blood in our veins! Stop making a scene and come back!"

"Sister Zhixuan, please come back! The He Family can’t live without you! Uncle already said he’d make you vice president! Please, just stop making a scene!"

"Zhixuan, I know you’re upset! I shouldn’t have said what I did just now. Look, I’ll slap myself a few times! I’m begging you, please come back, okay?"

SLAP! SLAP! SLAP!

He Zhirou gave herself several half-hearted slaps.

Unfortunately, He Zhixuan was already completely disillusioned with her relatives. She shook her head without a moment’s hesitation.

"Ever since my parents died, I’ve lived every single day surrounded by cold stares and mockery. If you were in my shoes, would you want to stay in a family like this?"

The He Family fell silent.

At that moment, they were filled with regret.

’If only they had known that He Zhixuan could find a man as ridiculously powerful as Cheng Yuan!’

’They would have definitely been a little nicer to He Zhixuan...’

Unfortunately, there are no ’if onlys’ in this world.

He Zhixuan scoffed. "Cat got your tongue? Then get out of my way! I don’t want to spend another second in the He Family!"

The members of the He Family were desperate. They had already played the family card; they had nothing left to play.

The family members could only silently clear a path. They knew that the moment He Zhixuan walked out that door, the He Family would be completely finished.

Xi Minglan understood He Zhixuan’s choice and sympathized deeply with her plight.

But as an old woman suffering from multiple chronic illnesses, she had to battle her own pain every day and was unable to give Zhixuan more warmth.

She was unable to rein in her family and make them treat Zhixuan better.

Xi Minglan felt incredibly guilty.

However, as the pillar of the He Family, Xi Minglan couldn’t just stand by and watch it collapse.

Leaning on her cane, Xi Minglan shakily rose to her feet. "Zhixuan, do this for Grandma’s sake. Don’t leave the He Family, alright?"

Upon hearing her grandmother’s words, He Zhixuan’s hardened heart softened slightly.

If not for her grandmother’s protection, He Zhixuan might have starved to death long ago, and she certainly wouldn’t have had the money to attend university.

All of He Zhixuan’s expenses during college were secretly covered by Xi Minglan.

If He Zhixuan had even a shred of attachment left for the He Family, it was because of her grandmother.

He Zhixuan slowly turned and bowed deeply to Xi Minglan. "Grandma, I know you care about me the most. Please don’t make this difficult for me, alright?"

Xi Minglan’s heart ached for He Zhixuan, but for the sake of the He Family, she had to play her next card.

"Zhixuan, how about this? If you agree to stay with the He Family, I have the authority to make you the new president of the He Group! You’ll oversee all of the He Group’s affairs! I’ll transfer all my shares to you, making you the largest shareholder!"

BOOM!!

The matriarch’s words hit like a Category 5 hurricane, causing a massive uproar.

He Zhixuan’s jaw dropped. She stared at Xi Minglan in utter astonishment.

This offer... was truly made in utmost sincerity.

To be honest, He Zhixuan was starting to be swayed.

Everyone in the He Family stared at He Zhixuan with eyes full of envy, jealousy, and hatred.

’She’s so damn lucky!’

’President of the He Group in a single bound, and the largest shareholder to boot!’

If He Zhixuan just nodded, she would become the new leader of the He Family.

He Zhirou simply couldn’t accept this outcome.

She was the one by her grandmother’s side every day, showing her devotion, constantly trying to wheedle her way into favor. And yet, all she had managed to become was a department manager.

Forget president—even vice president was still several rungs up the ladder!

And being the largest shareholder was completely out of the question!

There was simply no comparison!

He Zhirou’s voice was distorted with rage.

"I object! Grandma! How can you make He Zhixuan president? What has she ever done to deserve it? And you can’t just give all your shares to her! Those shares belong to all of us, your descendants! We all have a right to inherit them!"

The warmth that had just begun to thaw He Zhixuan’s heart instantly froze over again.

"He Zhirou, do you think everyone is like you, constantly scheming for Grandma’s assets? Don’t worry! I don’t want any of it!"

Xi Minglan’s face filled with disappointment. ’Zhirou’s perspective was just too narrow! She only cared about her own immediate gains and losses, which was truly a letdown.’

Xi Minglan shook her head slightly and turned to her son, He Guosheng.

"Guosheng, what are your thoughts?"

He Guosheng gave a bitter smile. What other thoughts could he possibly have?

’Isn’t it obvious?’

’If they can’t convince He Zhixuan to stay today, the He Group is finished. All those shares would be nothing more than worthless paper!’

"Mother! I fully support your decision! I am willing to step down as president! From now on, I will unconditionally follow Zhixuan’s leadership! I will do everything in my power to support her and help our He Family become a powerhouse in Expensive City, and even in all of Qian Province!"

He Guosheng’s words were a wake-up call for the rest of the family.

’Their uncle really is farsighted!’

If the He Group became a powerhouse in Expensive City, or even all of Qian Province, the company’s assets would multiply ten, a hundred, or even a thousand times over!

It might seem like they were losing out on their share of the matriarch’s inheritance, but the value of the shares they already held would skyrocket!

’It’s a surefire win!’

Once they grasped the key to the situation, the family members all chimed in with their support.

"I’m also willing to follow Zhixuan’s leadership unconditionally! I’ll do whatever it takes to support her and make the He Group bigger and stronger!"

"Cousin Zhixuan, even when we were kids, I knew you weren’t meant for an ordinary life! Today, you’ve truly risen from the ashes like a phoenix, ready to soar through the heavens!"

"Zhixuan, your aunt always knew you were destined to be president! I’ll be your loyal treasurer! I’ll help you manage the Group’s purse strings!"

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The He family members were all fawning over her, as if He Zhixuan were their family’s golden goose, their most precious treasure.

Unfortunately, He Zhixuan’s heart had already turned to ice.

’Besides, He Zhixuan knew perfectly well that the only reason her relatives were fawning over her was because of Cheng Yuan!’

’Without Cheng Yuan, her relatives would have ground her into the dirt!’

’She had no intention of carrying relatives like them on her coattails as she rose to success!’

’A family like this... it would be better if it just fell apart.’

He Zhixuan said in a solemn voice, "Grandma, I’m sorry, but I’m afraid I have to disappoint you. I will absolutely not return to the He Family!"𝒻𝘳ℯℯ𝑤ℯ𝒷𝘯ℴ𝓋ℯ𝘭.𝑐ℴ𝑚