Chapter 189: Entrusting the Orphan

Hearing the Old Matriarch’s words, I nodded sadly and said, "Don't worry, I will treat Xiao Huan like my own younger sister!"

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family weakly took Xiao Huan’s hand and placed it in mine, then continued, "Xiao Huan, you must remember, although these are all your relatives here in the Zheng family, no one can be relied upon. From now on, you must listen to your Brother Yang Yun!"

"Yes, yes, I will definitely listen, I will definitely listen. Grandmother, you will definitely be fine!" Xiao Huan said to the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family while crying.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family then continued to say to me, "Yang Yun, I don't ask anything else of you. I only ask that you must preserve the Zheng family’s reputation. No matter what anyone in the Zheng family does, I beg you not to expose it. My sons who don't live up to expectations will definitely not accept my will, but they are, after all, members of the Zheng family. So, I beg you to spare their lives; you must not take their lives!"

I looked at the situation outside and sighed helplessly. Nowadays, the situation of the Zheng family was indeed worrying. From those people at the door, it could be seen that these people were determined not to let Xiao Huan inherit the Zheng family’s business. Those uncles and aunts at the door were now watching the door tightly, and there were many people at the door, clearly wanting to take action. To be honest, although I had some strength, facing the entire Zheng family, I had no way at all right now.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family saw my worry and continued, "You don't need to worry about the Zheng family’s affairs. The entire Zheng family is not all people of the eldest and second son. I also have some trusted aides. Later, they will listen to your and Xiao Huan’s instructions. These people are trustworthy and will help you!"

Hearing this, I felt much more at ease. After all, I had no influence here, and if I fought with these people of the Zheng family, I wouldn't be able to win at all. If I said I would take Xiao Huan away, it was possible, but if I said I would protect Xiao Huan to become the head of the Zheng family, without the help of the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family, it would be impossible to do.

Immediately after, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family said to me, "There are some things I want to say to Xiao Huan alone!"

Hearing this, I understood and immediately left the ward and came to the outside of the ward. Outside the ward was still that group of people from the Zheng family from before. These people saw me come out, and their gazes were all fixed on me. I knew they must be eager to know what the Old Matriarch had said to me, but because of the many people and the fact that the Old Matriarch was still inside, they didn't start asking immediately.

The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family looked at Xiao Huan and said with tears, "Xiao Huan, you have lived a hard life since you were young. I know that your sudden arrival at the Zheng family still feels a bit uncomfortable even now. But despite this, the Zheng family is still your home. Although the Zheng family’s industry is not much, it is not little. After you inherit it, someone will naturally help you, and you have Yang Yun by your side to help you. I can naturally rest assured. As for Yang Yun, I know you like him, but there is no way; he already has a marriage arrangement, and the other side is a very terrifying family. So, Xiao Huan, if it doesn't work, just give up!"

"No, I don't want to. I will only marry Brother Yang Yun in this life, I don't care!" Xiao Huan cried and shouted.

Hearing Xiao Huan’s crying, the Old Matriarch sighed helplessly and said, "Sigh, then Grandmother supports you. A woman must fight for her own happiness. It doesn't necessarily mean our Xiao Huan is worse than others. And it’s a common thing for men to have three wives and four concubines. As long as you don't mind, and your Brother Yang Yun doesn't mind, it will be fine!"

Xiao Huan heard the Old Matriarch’s words, her expression a bit lost, and then she raised her head and gritted her teeth, saying, "I don't care about these, as long as Brother Yang Yun can be with me, it will be enough!"

Seeing her granddaughter say this, the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family was very helpless. Although she had expected this result long ago, she still found it hard to accept in her heart. After all, she only had this one precious granddaughter, and all the others were just coveting her property.

"Xiao Huan, let me tell you a secret!" The Old Matriarch of the Zheng family said with extreme seriousness at this moment.

And I was outside the ward, standing at the door, because the soundproofing of the ward was very good, so I couldn't hear what was being said inside at all.

However, Zheng Hong, Zheng Han, and Zheng Yun at the door were all staring at me tightly. Zheng Yun was the one who had the earliest contact with me, and even the name I used at school now was Zheng Yun. I knew that these three people in front of me all wanted to talk to me, but they were hesitant.

Sure enough, someone couldn't help it first. Zheng Hong pulled me aside and said in a low voice, "Little Brother Yang Yun, let’s talk elsewhere!"

However, seeing Zheng Hong do this, the other two were definitely not convinced, especially Zheng Han, because the one in the Zheng family most capable of competing with Zheng Hong was this Zheng Han. Zheng Han grabbed Zheng Han and said, "Big Brother, why are you doing this? What can’t be said in front of everyone?"

Hearing Zheng Han’s words, Zheng Hong’s face was ugly, and he scolded Zheng Han, "What? Who doesn't have some privacy? What does it have to do with you where we want to talk?"

As for Zheng Yun, he still had a Buddhist attitude and didn't care about this situation at all. Perhaps the only person in the Zheng family who wouldn't pose a threat to Xiao Huan was this Zheng Yun.

I looked at the two people in front of me who were at loggerheads and hurriedly said to them, "I know what you want to ask. I just want to say that actually, when the Old Matriarch went in just now, she didn't say anything, she just specifically told me to take care of Xiao Huan, after all, this girl has had a hard life since she was young!"

Hearing my words, Zheng Hong smiled and said, "Xiao Huan, we will definitely take care of her. After all, this girl is also our niece!"

Zheng Han on the side also agreed. Seeing the replies of these two people, I smiled disdainfully in my heart. They were all smiling tigers. Now they say niece, but later I don't know what they will say.

Just at this moment, a very loud cry from Xiao Huan suddenly came from inside. I knew that most likely the Old Matriarch was failing. I and those uncles and aunts of the Zheng family hurriedly rushed in. When we went in, we found that the Old Matriarch had already stopped breathing, leaving only Xiao Huan crying in despair.

Zheng Han, Zheng Hong, and Zheng Yun saw this scene and all cried and knelt on the ground, shouting, "Mom, Mom!"

I stood on the side, looking at the deceased Old Matriarch of the Zheng family, feeling very uncomfortable in my heart. The pillar of the Zheng family had fallen, and the storm that might come to the Zheng family next might also follow.

Just at this moment, a professional man in a suit holding a document entered the room, looked at everyone, and began to say, "Below, I will announce the will of the Old Matriarch of the Zheng family, regarding the distribution of the family property!"

Hearing these words, everyone was looking nervously at the person in front of them.