Chapter 197: Murderous Intent!_1

What happened today has truly left everyone in the Xia Family at a loss for words.

They always thought they were the main branch of the Xia Family and had thus always bullied those from the collateral branch.

But today, they suddenly realized that all along their line was actually the collateral branch.

And the ones they had been bullying were the real main branch of the Xia Family!

Old Madam Xia looked at Yin Tian with a deep frown, "Why not?"

"If it were before, this approach might have been feasible."

Yin Tian said softly, "However, this matter has gone on for far too long, and with Old Mr. Xia’s line only recently returning to the provincial city, the fortunes are muddled. Even if they were to take over the Xia Family now, they would be utterly unable to restore everything to its former state."

Old Madam Xia’s face grew even uglier upon hearing these words.

In fact, after her father’s death, she had considered calling Old Mr. Xia back to the provincial city to take charge of the Xia Family’s power.

But she couldn’t let go of the power in her hands, and at that time, Old Mr. Xia was also thriving in Su Hang, so the matter was continually delayed.

Who would have thought that it would lead to the Xia Family being in such a plight because of this?

"Chen Sheng, what do you think should be done about this matter?"

Old Mr. Xia also looked at Yin Tian and asked softly.

The current situation of the Xia Family left everyone helpless; probably only Yin Tian had a way to solve it.

"The main problem with the Xia Family now is the delineation of main and branch. Even if you have decided that the Xia Family should no longer distinguish between primary and collateral lines, it will be of no help," Yin Tian slowly began, sharing what he knew. "What matters now is not who is the Family Head, but rather, to quickly transfer the role of the heir."

"To whom?"

Old Madam Xia asked out loud.

Before Yin Tian could reply, Xia Dongguang let out a cold laugh, "Yin Tian has an engagement with Xia Nianbing. How could he possibly let you pass the position of the heir to someone else?"

Yin Tian glanced at Xia Dongguang and then continued, "Actually, I also do not know who it should be passed to."

Upon hearing Yin Tian’s words, Old Mr. Xia and Old Madam Xia both looked puzzled and didn’t understand what he meant.

"As I mentioned earlier, the biggest issue is whether it’s the main or collateral branch. Everyone has inheritance rights, so the successor must be the most capable person among the younger generation of the Xia Family."

"Then who is the most capable one?"

Old Madam Xia asked subconsciously.

Yin Tian shook his head, "This is your family’s affair. How would I know?"

"However, to resolve such a matter is not impossible. If you want to find out who is the most capable, why not just test them?"

"How do you propose to test them?"

"Nianbing and I have started a company together in Su Hang, as well as a pharmaceutical factory. Its profits should be quite substantial by now. I’m not sure if any of the younger generation from your lineage have the capability to compete with Nianbing."

"Heh..."

Xia Dongguang immediately let out a cold laugh, "After all is said and done, it’s still Xia Nianbing."

"You got it wrong," Yin Tian looked seriously at Xia Dongguang, "If I directly said it should be our Nianbing, I might be accused of artificially elevating her."

"However, Nianbing has already achieved something. If you can find someone more capable than our Nianbing, what would it matter to give that person the position of Family Head?"

At these words, Xia Dongguang’s eyebrows furrowed.

He instinctively looked towards the young generation of the main family.

Aside from causing trouble, it seemed they really hadn’t achieved much else.

"You don’t have to search only among the younger generation; your generation counts too," Yin Tian continued. "If you can find someone from your generation who is more capable than Nianbing, that would work as well."

Xia Dongguang’s expression immediately soured.

Yin Tian’s words...

Were essentially a dagger to the heart!

Although people in his generation were in their prime and had thought about revitalizing the Xia Family...

But...

If they truly had the ability, although the decline of the Xia Family would have been inevitable, it certainly wouldn’t have happened this rapidly!

"Your claims are only your side of the story!"

Xia Donghan let out a cold laugh, "As I understand it, the so-called company and pharmaceutical factory you mentioned were just established a few days ago. What achievements can a newly established company and pharmaceutical factory have?"

"You’re clearly trying to confuse and mislead everyone!"

As if Yin Tian had anticipated such a reaction, he smiled lightly before saying, "If you don’t believe me, why not have someone inquire about it? Facts speak louder than words. If I’m lying, then why not let someone else have the position of the heir?"

Seeing Yin Tian’s confident demeanor, Old Madam Xia also looked at Old Mr. Xia.

Old Mr. Xia then gave a bitter smile.

Even he had not anticipated Yin Tian’s moves!