Reborn in a Noble Family - Chapter 111
Chapter 111 Do Not Back Down
“The situation is urgent, notify the boss is too late, so I came to discuss with you. Old Master Zhang is highly respected. The merchants of Jincheng, regardless of whether they join the Chamber of Commerce or not, respect Old Master Zhang. He will be in charge of the Chamber of Commerce. Everyone is convinced. Our Qiao Family has always been sitting in the position of Vice President. Originally, he thought that this year’s re-election would be the same, so the boss did not give any explanation and directly went to the north of Sichuan. In any case, the position of vice president could not escape. I didn’t expect that I would suddenly have such a good opportunity to notify the boss again. It would be too late, so I called everyone here to discuss it. ”
This also indirectly explained why she would interfere in the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce.
After all, it was related to the development of the Qiao Clan, and Qiao Xingbang was not here. Only her, the Qiao Clan’s ancestor, would be in charge.
In the triennial re-election, Qiao Family and the Wang Clan had always held the position of “Vice President”. Originally, this year should be the same, so Qiao Xingbang “relieved” Gu Jingshu to the north of Sichuan.
Who knew that something unexpected had happened to Old Master Zhang? The Qiao Clan was hopeful of taking the position of “Guild Leader”. It was a rare opportunity in a thousand years. No wonder the Old Witch was so excited.
“Mother, this is our chance. We must make good use of it.” Second Master Qiao said excitedly.
“It’s precisely because of this that I called all of you here to discuss the rules.”
Second Master Qiao quietly glanced at Fourth Master Qiao. “Mother, Big Brother is not here. Naturally, Fourth Brother is in charge of the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce. Big Brother has always brought Fourth Brother to the Chamber of Commerce to manage the affairs of the Chamber of Commerce. Regardless of the Chamber’s connections or the procedures, Fourth Brother is the most familiar with them. Since Big Brother is not here, Fourth Brother should take over.”
“That’s what I’m planning, but I still want to ask everyone what they mean.” Old Madame Qiao said hypocritically.
Qiao Yunxi pinched his handkerchief. It seemed to contain something. It was bulging. Qiao Yunxi pinched it twice through the handkerchief and stuffed it back into his sleeve in boredom.
Third Master Qiao’s tone was slow. Compared to Second Master Qiao’s eager to flatter him, Third Master Qiao was much more steady and decent. “Mother, the matters of the Chamber of Commerce have always been managed by Big Brother and Fourth Brother. My son also agrees with Second Brother …” However, Old Madame Qiao did not like this steady and proper manner. There was no obvious flattery or fawning. In Old Madame Qiao’s eyes, it was like taking care of Qiao.
Lord Qiao’s Third Son continued, “The members of the Chamber of Commerce are all well-known merchants in Jincheng. They also have their own rules and regulations. At this juncture, only Fourth Brother, who is familiar with the operation process, is the most suitable. This is also our advantage.”
Old Madam Qiao nodded in satisfaction.
That’s right, that’s the answer she wants to hear.
“But, Big Brother …”
“There’s a reason. Big brother will understand.” Second Master Qiao looked cautious.
Second Master Qiao, who had always been a playboy, suddenly became serious and looked really funny.
Qiao Xi laughed out loud.
Everyone looked at Qiao Xi, and Old Madame Qiao revealed an even more dissatisfied hostility.
“Qiao Qiao, what are you laughing at?” Qiao Jinwen deliberately asked.
“No, I just heard something funny.”
“What’s so funny? Grandmother called us here to discuss the Chamber of Commerce. What did you think of when you deserted?”
Qiao Jinwen asked innocently, but if she thought about it carefully, it would be interesting.
When discussing such an important matter, Qiao Xi actually deserted, ignoring the future of the Qiao Clan. She was not a member of the Qiao Clan’s attitude.
What?
Wasn’t it a desertion?
Did she think that the matriarch was making a fuss by calling everyone over to discuss the matter, so she smiled sarcastically?
Therefore, no matter what kind of situation it was, it was her Qiao Xi’s fault.
Qiao Yunxi was too lazy to explain.
Old Madame Qiao didn’t bother with Qiao Yunxi because she still had important matters to announce. She only glared at her warningly and continued, “Although Qiao Family’s industry has always been managed by Boss, Fourth has always been by Boss’s side and knows Qiao Family’s business very well.” In addition, the boss was away all year round, and the fourth brother was more familiar with the matters of the Chamber of Commerce than the boss. “Boss, I’ve already sent someone over to explain it to him. Fourth, don’t worry, Boss can understand.”
Fourth Master Qiao complied obediently.
It was as if an agreement had been reached on such an important matter, and there was a result.
Because Qiao Xingbang was not present, Fourth Master Qiao represented Qiao Family to compete for the position of president of the Chamber of Commerce. Because the “president” had to manage the affairs of the entire Chamber of Commerce and could not appear in the form of a family, Fourth Master Qiao sat in the position of “president” on behalf of an individual. It had nothing to do with Qiao Family and was his personal honor.
In this way, although the Qiao Family’s property was still in Qiao Xingbang’s hands, the president of the Chamber of Commerce was Qiao Fourth Master. Strictly speaking, the Qiao Family was a member of the Chamber of Commerce and was subject to the control of the Chamber of Commerce.
As long as Fourth Master Qiao was in power, it was not impossible for him to replace Qiao Xingbang and take over the Qiao Family’s property. It depended on how he operated.
No wonder the old witch was so cautious.
Qiao Yunxi thought conspiratorily. Perhaps, Old Master Zhang had already released news that he was going to abdicate. Old hag deliberately held down the news to let Fourth Master Qiao usurp the throne on the pretext that he did not have enough time!
Today’s play was just an old witch who always managed the backyard with “equal treatment” and “fairness and fairness”. She was clearly discussing it with everyone, but in fact, she was only notifying the second and third bedrooms.
Qiao Xi thought she was the truth.
“Since everyone has no objections, then …”
“Grandmother, does Fourth Uncle have a seal?”
“Seal? What seal?” The old witch asked knowingly.
Qiao Xi was confused. “Qiao Qiao heard from her father that only the person holding the seal could represent the clan head and the Qiao Clan.”
Fourth Master Qiao’s expression was very ugly.
Being questioned by this junior does not represent Qiao Family. Such a slap in the face is simply embarrassing.
‘”Qiao Qiao,” Second Master Qiao took the initiative to explain, “Qiao Family’s seal represents the position of the Patriarch and also represents the control over the property. The Patriarch’s seal is in your father’s hands. Your father manages the shops in Qiao Family. The shopkeepers and stewards all recognize seals, not people.” However, your father and mother are in northern Sichuan, and they won’t be able to make it back for a while. You also know that Jincheng is the foundation of Qiao Family. How important the Chamber of Commerce is to our Qiao Family? This is not only a recognition of our status among the merchants of Jincheng, but also a symbol of our status and honor. This is what happens in business. There is competition everywhere. After the Imperial Court rebuilt the Shu Dao, businessmen from outside came one after another. Only by being more united can our local businessmen have a better development. This was also the responsibility of the merchants of Jincheng City, and Qiao Family could not shirk his responsibility. Your fourth uncle doesn’t have a seal, that’s why your grandmother came to discuss it with us. There’s no other way. Qiao Qiao, you know how much Qiao Family values his position in the Chamber of Commerce. Moreover, once Qiao Family takes the position of president, our business in Qiao Family will be very convenient. “In the future, we might even be able to develop into the capital.”
Second Master Qiao had always said “Qiao Family”, but Qiao Yunxi knew that after Fourth Master Qiao took the position of Guild Leader, his identity and status had nothing to do with Qiao Family. They were all his own.
“Grandmother, Qiao Qiao just wants to ask, is it possible that when the Patriarch is not around, only the person holding the seal can exercise power on behalf of the Patriarch?”
“Yes,” Old Madame Qiao said irritably.
This was the rule set by Old Master Qiao, and she could not deny it.
“Alright then.” The tension on Qiao Yunxi’s face relaxed a little. He took out a handkerchief from his sleeve for a long time.
“Qiao Qiao, what are you doing?” Qiao Jinwen was in a good mood, and she wasn’t that aggressive when talking to Qiao Yunxi.
Qiao Yunxi clumsily fiddled with his fingers a few times before opening his handkerchief. “This was handed over to my granddaughter by father before he left. It’s said to be the Qiao Clan’s Clan Head’s Seal and Vice-Seal.”
“It can’t be!” Old Madame Qiao subconsciously denied it. After she finished speaking, she felt that it was inappropriate and gave Second Brother Qiao a look.
Second Master Qiao casually walked in front of Qiao Yunxi. Before he could reach out, Qiao Yunxi retracted his hand.
“Qiao Qiao?” Second Master Qiao didn’t know why.
‘”Damn girl, why can’t we even look at it?” Old Madam Qiao immediately exploded.
“Grandmother wants to check, how dare granddaughter not let you see? There are just a few words that granddaughter has to say first.”
“Qiao Qiao …”
“Speak, let her speak. I want to see what flowers she can say!” Old Madame Qiao stamped her cane.
Who would have thought that Boss Qiao, who looked so honest, would actually save such a move, not only to slap her in the face, but also to defend everyone in Qiao Family!
Qiao Yunxi explained, “Grandmother, don’t misunderstand. My father was also worried that he would be outside. If anything happened to the business in Jincheng, he wouldn’t have time to deal with it, so he gave me the second seal.” “I believe grandmother also knows that the seal in her father’s hand can be removed. The seal in her granddaughter’s hand is an auxiliary seal. She can check the shops under Qiao Family’s name, including the books, business and make some temporary decisions. The rights are basically the same as her father’s. This auxiliary seal is used for this, right?”
“So what?” In her anger, Old Madame Qiao wasn’t in the mood to make up with Qiao Yunxi. From her tone, it seemed that she didn’t want to admit it.
“Father’s position as head of the Qiao Clan was determined by grandfather and he has a seal in his hand. Therefore, he has absolute control over the Qiao Clan and the Qiao Clan’s business. Now that father has given me the second seal, I just want to exercise my rights.”
“Right? What right?” Old Madame Qiao laughed and said, “Not to mention that you are a girl, a girl who hasn’t left the pavilion yet. You are only eleven years old. Even if I hand over Qiao Family to you, you can manage it well. The backyard hasn’t been straightened out yet. Do you still want to interfere in Qiao Family’s business? Whether you have a seal or not, I don’t agree.”
No wonder the boss left so straightforwardly, so he gave the sub-chapter to this damn girl!
No matter who had the sub-chapter, she would not admit it.
‘”Grandmother, I’m afraid that’s not up to you.” Qiao Xi smiled and said, “That’s the way the Qiao family teaches. In the absence of the Patriarch, whoever holds the seal will exercise the Patriarch’s right. This is a rule set by Grandfather. Even the clan knows that if Grandmother is unwilling, Qiao Qiao can only ask the Patriarch to come forward or write to her father.”
“Scoundrel!”
Old Madame Qiao roared angrily, and the cane in her hand smashed towards Qiao Yunxi’s head …