Urban Most Awesome Dad

Chapter 718

?Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Insufficient Ability_1 Chapter 718: Chapter 718: Insufficient Ability_1 The time was approaching noon.

Just then, the Xu Family’s Second Elder suddenly proposed a family meeting, claiming he had a very important matter to announce and discuss.

His suggestion was quickly approved by the Third Elder and high-ranking members such as Xu Xuanqiang and Xu Xuanhao.

According to the Xu Family’s rules, as long as more than half of the high-ranking members agreed, the family meeting had to be convened.

The meeting place was set in the family’s front courtyard, an open-air venue, where, apart from the Xu Family’s senior members, other members could also attend.

Of course, these ordinary clan members had only the right to participate; the real right to speak and make decisions naturally rested with the high-ranking members of the Xu Family.

I recall that the last time the Xu Family held a family meeting was when Xu Yixue returned from abroad with Tongtong.

Back then, there was disagreement over how to deal with Xu Yixue and Tongtong, and the meeting was so intense it almost erupted into a fight.

But who knew what urgent matter required this sudden meeting?

The clan members of the Xu Family were all brimming with curiosity.

Xu Yunji frowned and asked, “Father, what’s this sudden meeting all about?”

Xu Xuanyi was just as puzzled and shook his head, “I don’t know, but whatever it is, we shall face it as it comes.”

Xu Yunji nodded.

His gaze then shifted to Xu Dan beside him, and he was immediately filled with confidence.

That’s right, with a deity like Xu Dan to preside, what could he possibly fear?

Moreover, accounting for the time, Xu Fan and the others should already be on their way.

With these thoughts, Xu Yunji’s few worries completely evaporated.

Less than half an hour later, the clan members gathered in the front courtyard to attend the family meeting.

As the Family Head, Xu Xuanyi sat in the central seat, with the Grand Elder to his left, followed by Xu Yunji, Xu Dan, and others who were supporters of their faction.

On his right side were Xu Xuanqiang, Xu Xuanhao, the Second Elder, and the Third Elder, members of another faction within the family.

The lines were clearly drawn between the two sides.

Everyone had assembled.

The Grand Elder spoke up, “Second brother, what compelled you to call for this sudden family meeting?”

The Second Elder glanced at Xu Xuanqiang, then rose to his feet, walked to the center of the clearing, and declared loudly, “The reason for calling this family meeting is to announce a significant matter, but there’s no rush as someone has yet to arrive.

Let’s wait a moment longer.”

Xu Xuanyi frowned, “Who else are you waiting for?”

Nearly all members who could come were already present.

“Naturally, you’re waiting for me.”

An aged voice came from the outskirts of the crowd.

The onlookers all turned to look.

They saw a burly male bodyguard pushing a wheelchair toward them.

Sitting in the wheelchair was an elder who looked very old and frail; it even seemed an immense effort for him just to be seated there.

However, none of the Xu Family members present dared to show any disrespect.

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“Father has arrived!”

Xu Xuanqiang and Xu Xuanhao immediately stood up and respectfully bowed to greet him.

This elderly man, who appeared very frail, was the biological father of Xu Xuanqiang and Xu Xuanhao, as well as Xu Xuanyi’s second uncle, named Xu Queyuan.

After the death of Xu Xuanyi’s father, Xu Queyuan became the eldest in the Xu Family.

Although Xu Queyuan was in poor health and was not expected to live many more years, and had mostly withdrawn from managing family affairs, his seniority meant that his words were carefully considered by everyone in the Xu Family.

“Second uncle.” Xu Xuanyi too hurriedly stood up to greet him.

At the same time, he could not shake a sense of foreboding in his heart.

He had not expected that to convene this meeting, even Xu Queyuan, who usually abstained from involvement, was disturbed.

It was clear that the matter to be announced would be no small issue.

The rest of the Xu Family members also hastily paid their respects.

However, their expressions varied, with some looking joyful, others frowning with concern, and yet others indifferent.

“Cough cough…”

A severe bout of coughing from Xu Queyuan caused concern among those around him, fearing he might pass away right then and there.

“Father,” Xu Xuanqiang said, full of worry.

Xu Queyuan waved his hand and sighed, “It’s nothing serious, just an old problem.”

His gaze then turned to Xu Xuanyi, and he said, “Xuanyi, my body is more than halfway buried in the ground, and I don’t have many good days left.

However, before I leave, I should at least do something for the Xu Family to rest in peace.”

Xu Xuanyi didn’t speak, feeling a growing sense of foreboding.

Xu Xuanqiang waved his hand, motioning for the male bodyguard to step away, and then personally moved forward to push the wheelchair over.

“Let’s start the meeting,” Xu Queyuan announced in an aged voice.

The meeting finally officially began.

Xu Xuanqiang gave the Second Elder a look, and the Second Elder nodded slightly before stepping forward and announcing loudly, “Ladies and gentlemen, the reason for suddenly calling this family meeting is a matter of utmost importance.

I hereby propose that the current Family Head, Xu Xuanyi, is incapable of holding his position.

We should hold a new vote to elect the next Family Head.”

Upon hearing this declaration, there was an immediate uproar among the crowd.

None of them had anticipated a matter as serious as the removal of the Family Head.

For the Xu Family, this was indeed a matter of great consequence.

“Nonsense!”

Xu Yunji, red-faced with anger, stood up and retorted furiously, “Second Elder, you say my father is incapable of holding the position of Family Head without any evidence.

What proof do you have?

Since my father took the position of Family Head, our Xu Family has been thriving.

Have there been any major mistakes?”

The Grand Elder also rebuked, “Complete nonsense!”

Xu Xuanyi remained impassive; his gaze quickly shifted from the Second Elder and settled on Xu Xuanqiang, who was not far away.

Clearly, the true mastermind behind this was Xu Xuanqiang, and perhaps Xu Xuanhao as well.

And the Second Elder was simply a gun in their hands.

Xu Dan inwardly sneered.

It seemed these people hadn’t learned their lesson and still dared to be relentless.

But he didn’t take immediate action, after all, this was the Xu Family’s territory.

He decided to wait and see how things unfolded; perhaps Xu Xuanyi could resolve the situation on his own.

“The reason I make this proposal is certainly not without evidence,” the Second Elder said.

Looking at Xu Yunji and then turning to the rest of the Xu family members, the Second Elder proclaimed loudly, “You should all be aware of the incident that occurred yesterday.

Because the Family Head acted on his own accord, our Xu Family and the Ma Family have completely fallen out.

In particular, Xu Yunji, who brought outsiders to kill members of the Ma Family, how excessive was that?”

“You may have felt gratified at the time, but what about the consequences?

Now, the severe repercussions have begun to show!”

“Since the early hours of this morning, the Ma Family has started retaliatory actions against our Xu Family.

In just one morning, our Xu Family’s assets have already evaporated by more than ten billion!”

“And it’s not just that, more importantly, because the Family Head was obstinate, we have also offended a powerful family from the Ancient Martial World, the Lu family!”

“The Lu family has a long and storied history, with countless strong members within it.

If the Lu family were to seek revenge, our Xu Family could face complete annihilation.”

“Therefore, in order to mend relations with the Ma Family and to appease the anger of the Lu family, I propose the dismissal of the Family Head.

Not only that, but we should also hand over the Family Head, Xu Yunji, and that outsider called Xu Dan to the Lu family, to express our sincerity.”

The Second Elder’s words were emphatic.

After hearing this, everyone from the Xu Family was stunned.

If it was only the Ma Family, that might have been one thing.

After all, in terms of strength, the Xu Family was not inferior to the Ma Family.

But a family from the Ancient Martial World— that was not something they could afford to offend.

A few powerhouses from the other side could wipe out their Xu Family.

Quickly, the Third Elder was the first to raise his hand, agreeing, “I concur!”

Subsequently, everyone else began to regain their senses.

Those from Xu Xuanqiang’s faction within the Xu Family cast their votes in agreement one after another.

It was close to half the people already.

Xu Yunji, unable to contain his anger, shouted, “It seems you all must have conspired in advance.”

“Without evidence, don’t talk nonsense,” the Second Elder scolded.

“Yunji, don’t be impulsive, sit down,” Xu Xuanyi said sternly.

Xu Yunji was young and hot-headed, but the current situation was not one that could be resolved by impulsiveness, and it might even have the opposite effect.

Xu Yunji reluctantly sat down, then his gaze involuntarily turned to Xu Dan.

Xu Dan nodded slightly to him, which calmed him down and gave him a sense of support.

The Second Elder looked at Xu Queyuan for guidance, asking, “Second Master, what is your opinion?”

Xu Queyuan coughed once, speaking feebly, “Xu Xuanyi, lacks capability, too many faults!”

After speaking, he closed his eyes to rest, as if that statement had exhausted all his energy.