Chapter 818: Who Will Inherit the Family Head Position
"Sister, don’t be angry. I’ll take you along next time!"
Yang Xiao held Yang Rou’s hand and lightly laughed.
Seeing this, Ni Qingyao quickly pushed Yang Cheng out the door, whispering, "Xiaochen, hurry up and go out, leave this to me."
Yang Cheng nodded and quickly rushed out.
Ni Qingyao walked into the room, saw Yang Xiao looking quite bullied, frowned and glared at her.
"Xiao Xiao, how can you be so thoughtless? Today is Lin Wen’s big day, and you dare to mess around."
"Mom, I didn’t mean to ruin her wedding, I just... I just can’t bear to part with brother, and I wanted to try the feeling of marrying him."
Yang Xiao felt a bit aggrieved, her eyes instantly filled with tears.
After all, she was the daughter cherished since childhood, Ni Qingyao couldn’t bear to scold her, just sighed and said no more.
At the same time, when Yang Cheng arrived in the hall, the guests were almost all there.
Seeing Yang Cheng in a suit and tie, with a boutonniere pinned to his chest, everyone understood he was the Kong Family’s new son-in-law.
He wore a well-tailored black suit, stood upright, with handsome features and a faint smile on his lips, exuding an aura of calm and composure.
"The groom is here!"
Someone shouted, and all eyes turned towards him.
Yang Cheng kept his eyes straight ahead, walking directly towards Kong Lingwen, feeling somewhat elated.
At that moment she stood at the other end of the red carpet, dressed in a white mermaid wedding dress that hugged her body, accentuating her perfect curves impeccably.
Her slender waist was delicate and easily encircled, her full bosom peeked through the U-shaped neckline, her long legs were faintly visible beneath the hem of the dress, making her appear as a perfect work of art.
Her black hair was styled in an elegant updo, with the veil cascading down from the bun, layers of fine gauze gleamed faintly in the sunlight, making one unable to look away.
Seeing Yang Cheng approach, she smiled slightly, her eyes shimmering as if they could speak.
Yang Cheng instantly stared in awe, his footsteps halted.
He had seen Kong Lingwen countless times, but never before did he find her so breathtakingly beautiful like today.
"What are you standing around for? Go on!"
Gao Peng urged beside him.
Yang Cheng came back to his senses, took a deep breath, and walked over in large strides; reaching Kong Lingwen, he extended his hand gentlemanly.
Kong Lingwen smiled faintly and placed her hand in his palm, the two interlocked their fingers, walking together onto the red carpet.
Melodious music played, petals drifted from above, sprinkling over them.
The guests applauded, whether genuinely or with feigned joy, but at this moment it was very lively.
Reaching the end of the red carpet, the officiant loudly announced, "Please, the bride and groom, make your vows!"
Yang Cheng turned to face Kong Lingwen, earnestly saying, "Lin Wen, from now on, I’ll protect you, care for you, and won’t let you suffer any grievances."
Kong Lingwen’s eyes turned slightly red, softly saying, "Yang Cheng, from now on, I’ll support you, trust you, no matter what happens, I’ll stand by your side."
"Please exchange rings!"
The two exchanged rings, and then, before all the guests, gently kissed, followed by thunderous applause and deafening cheers.
Both Yang Cheng and Kong Lingwen disliked trouble, so the ceremony ended quickly, and guests began to take their seats.
At that moment, Elder Kong ascended the stage, cleared his throat, and loudly announced, "Ladies and gentlemen, thank you for attending my granddaughter Lin Wen and granddaughter-in-law Xiaochen’s wedding today."
"Besides it being their happy day, I also have an important announcement to make."
The crowd quieted down, all eyes fixed on the stage.
Elder Kong looked around and slowly spoke, "Since my son Jing Shan passed away, the position of Kong Family Head has been vacant. Today, while everyone is here, I intend to nominate a new family head."
The crowd erupted into whispers.
"Kong Family Head? Surely it should be Kong Lingchuan, he’s the only male in the Kong Family."
"Not necessarily, Kong Lingchuan is not competent, the Kong Family would soon be ruined in his hands."
"So it can’t be given to Kong Lingwen? She’s a woman, once married, she belongs to someone else’s family."
Elder Kong raised a hand, signaling the crowd to be quiet.
"Both Kong Lingchuan and Kong Lingwen are Jing Shan’s children, and both are eligible to inherit the position of family head, but..."
He paused, his gaze falling on Kong Lingwen, "After careful consideration, I’ve decided to nominate Kong Lingwen as the new family head!"
As soon as the words fell, the crowd burst into uproar.
"What? Kong Lingwen? She’s a woman, what right does she have to be the family head?"
"Exactly! A woman in charge, soon the family assets will be squandered!"
"Elder, you mustn’t be confused!"
A middle-aged man in his fifties stood up, none other than Elder Kong’s brother, Kong Demao.
"Brother, although Lin Wen is capable, she’s a woman, once married she belongs to someone else’s family, how can she be the Kong Family’s head?"
"Yes, elder, you must think this through!"
"In my opinion, though Ling Chuan is young, being the male descendant qualifies him more for the family head position."
The crowd debated, most voices in opposition.
Kong Lingchuan stood aside, his expression looking somewhat unpleasant.
Now, he felt no jealousy towards Kong Lingwen because the fact is his sister is more capable, and he couldn’t stand anyone doubting her.
"Uncles and aunts, I indeed lack competence, I can’t be the family head, I fully support my sister."
He stood up to express his support, catching the guests entirely off guard, briefly quieting the scene.
Then, Kong Demao sneered coldly, "What good is your support? Your sister is a woman, that’s an unchangeable fact! In my view, the family head should be chosen from qualified Kong Family descendants, not necessarily Jing Shan’s children."
"That’s right! The Kong Family is flourishing with talented descendants!"
"I recommend my son, Kong Lingjiang, he graduated from a prestigious university and currently manages several companies, his abilities are outstanding!"
Kong Demao’s son, Kong Lingjiang, stood up, bowed to the guests.
In his thirties, he was Kong Demao’s late-born son, wearing gold-rimmed glasses, seemingly modest yet his eyes reflected shrewdness and ambition.
"Uncles and aunts, I, Kong Lingjiang, though unremarkable, am willing to contribute to the Kong Family. If trusted by all, I will surely lead the Kong Family to new heights!"
He spoke with high-sounding words, the crowd echoed supportively.
"Indeed talented, I support him!"
"I support Lingjiang too!"
Elder Kong’s face turned gloomy, coldly stating, "I’m not dead yet, it’s not your turn to choose the family head!"
He looked at Kong Lingjiang, his tone ice-cold, "Lingjiang, you are indeed capable, but the Kong Family head must be Jing Shan’s descendant!"
"Brother, rules are dead, people are alive; Jing Shan is gone, his children are unaccomplished, will you merely watch as the Kong Family declines?"
Kong Demao remained defiant, his eyes filled with undisguised ambition.
