Chapter 417: I Only Recognize You!

Duanmu Tong shivered at Duanmu Jun's angry roar, daring not to linger, and turned to sprint toward the Duanmu Family Backyard.

Duanmu Jun instantly turned back, his face plastered with a smile as he looked at Jiang Feng.

"Mr. Jiang Feng, please come in quickly! The Council Hall has prepared tea, and Xiao Ya will be here soon!"

Jiang Feng said nothing, merely gave him a faint glance and stepped toward the Council Hall.

The group marched grandly into the Duanmu Family Council Hall.

Jiang Feng walked straight to the main seat and sat down without courtesy.

Jiangnan Wang stood at Jiang Feng's left, and Duanmu Hongjie stood at his right, his chin slightly lifted, his face full of pride.

Jiang Ge is awesome!

Duanmu Jun and the Four Great Elders and others could only stand trembling in the center of the Council Hall, like misbehaving schoolchildren awaiting a teacher's scolding.

Time passed minute by minute, and each second felt like torment to the Duanmu Family.

At that moment, the Council Hall doors were gently pushed open, and a slightly haggard figure stepped inside.

The newcomer was Duanmu Ya.

She had her hair simply tied up, looking much thinner and far more haggard than before.

Since being stripped of the Family Head position, she had been ostracized by Duanmu Jun and others, and her days were far from pleasant.

Earlier, Duanmu Tong had hurriedly found her, saying Jiangnan Wang had arrived and an important guest wanted to see her.

She had thought Jiangnan Wang was coming to cause trouble, but could only steel herself and come.

But when she entered the Council Hall and saw the familiar figure seated on the main seat, she froze completely.

For a moment, she almost thought her eyes were playing tricks.

Mr. Jiang?

He's still alive!

Duanmu Ya blinked hard, confirming she hadn't mistaken.

The huge surprise flooded her like a tide, making her whole body tremble with excitement.

She hurried forward.

"Mr. Jiang, you're fine! That's wonderful!"

Jiang Feng looked at the excited Duanmu Ya, a faint smile tugging at the corner of his mouth.

"Duanmu Pavilion Master, long time no see."

Hearing Jiang Feng's words, Duanmu Ya's smile froze instantly, then a bitter smile appeared.

"Mr. Jiang, I have long ceased to be the Pavilion Master of the Jiangnan Yitian Pavilion."

She paused, a trace of guilt flashing in her eyes.

"Mr. Jiang, I truly apologize. When the Su Family incident occurred, I had already been stripped of the Family Head position and could do nothing, I am truly sorry."

Jiang Feng shook his head.

"The matter has been resolved; you need not blame yourself. I know this, I don't hold you responsible."

He had long heard of Duanmu Ya's plight from Duanmu Hongjie and knew she was also powerless.

Seeing Jiang Feng not blame her, Duanmu Ya felt a slight relief.

At that moment, Jiang Feng suddenly rose from the main seat, his gaze slowly sweeping over the Duanmu Family members in the Council Hall.

"I came today with only one purpose. Duanmu Family, I recognize only Duanmu Ya. From now on, she is the Family Head of the Duanmu Family; do you… have any objections?"

Swish!

The moment those words were spoken, the atmosphere in the Council Hall froze instantly!

Duanmu Jun and the Four Great Elders and others were all stunned.

Let Duanmu Ya become Family Head again?

What does Mr. Jiang Feng mean by this?

They expended such great effort to pull Duanmu Ya down from the Family Head position, and now a single word from Jiang Feng would restore her?

Then all that round of them would be in vain?

The Four Great Elders' faces instantly turned sour, their eyes full of unwillingness.

They had only just managed to obtain a share of the Core industry management rights; how could they willingly hand over that power?

Only Duanmu Jun forced a flattering smile onto his face in an instant and stepped forward.

"Mr. Jiang is right! Our Duanmu Family also believes that only Xiao Ya can lead the clan to prosperity! I am willing to hand over the Family Head authority!"

Having said that, he did not hesitate to remove the Jade Ring from his thumb.

And this Jade Ring is the symbol of the Duanmu Family's Family Head.

Duanmu Jun, holding the Jade Ring respectfully, walked to Duanmu Ya and handed it over.

"Xiao Ya, the Family Head position is now returned to you."

Duanmu Ya looked at the Jade Ring passed by Duanmu Jun, her face full of astonishment.

She never imagined that her ruthless brother, who would stop at nothing for power, would so readily hand over the Family Head position.

She hadn't forgotten how Duanmu Jun had allied with the Four Great Elders to strip her of the Family Head position.

She knew clearly that Duanmu Jun's actions were entirely due to Mr. Jiang Feng's pressure.

Had Mr. Jiang Feng not backed her, she would probably never have a chance to reclaim the Duanmu Family.

Thinking of this, Duanmu Ya took a deep breath, calmly extended her hand, and accepted the Jade Ring symbolizing the Family Head authority.

Immediately after, Duanmu Ya turned, walked straight to Jiang Feng, and offered a gracious bow.

"Mr. Jiang, thank you for advocating for me and Hong Jie! From now on, the entire Duanmu Family swears lifelong loyalty to you!"

The moment those words were spoken, everyone in the Council Hall was stunned!

Duanmu Ya actually handed the Duanmu Family to Jiang Feng?

Jiangnan Wang was the first to echo in agreement.

"Congratulations, Mr. Jiang, on gaining another great support!"

Jiang Feng's face showed not the slightest surprise.

After This Time's incident, he deeply realized that he must cultivate his own Faction.

Otherwise, the next tragedy of the Su Family could recur.

Thus he slightly raised his hand, signaling Duanmu Ya to rise.

Duanmu Ya Immediately rose, respectfully Standing beside.

Jiang Feng looked at her, then gave a faint smile.

"Since you are already my person, you must not let others bully you."

When those words were spoken, Duanmu Ya's cheek instantly flushed a shade of crimson, and her heartbeat involuntarily quickened a few beats.

These years, for the affairs of the Duanmu Family and Yitian Pavilion, she has remained unmarried.

There has never been a person of the opposite sex beside her who said such ambiguous words.

Jiang Feng's words, though sounding like defending his own, when they reached her ears, stirred a strange affection in her heart.

However, she quickly suppressed the flutter in her heart, and let out a silent bitter smile.

She is several years older than Jiang Feng, and her looks have grown somewhat haggard from years of toil, how could she match Mr. Jiang Feng, such a youthful talent?

She now only hopes to properly serve Mr. Jiang Feng, manage the Duanmu Family well, and not betray his trust is sufficient.

Just as Duanmu Ya's mind swirled with countless thoughts, Jiang Feng's voice sounded again.

"Now, call Yitian Pavilion Headquarters. Tell them, I Jiang Feng have returned. If they still wish to maintain cooperation with me, the Pavilion Master of the Jiangnan Branch can only be you Duanmu Ya."

He paused briefly, and a flash of sharp light flickered in his eyes.

"Otherwise… I wouldn't mind leaving Yitian Pavilion with no place to reside in Jiangnan!"