Chapter 3415: Keeping It for the Ye Family Members

"Chen'er, you are the head of the Ye family, and everything in the Ye family listens to your orders."

Ye Zhongquan naturally obeys Ye Chen without question.

The position of family head has already been relinquished, so naturally there will be no further objections.

Moreover, he is well aware in his heart that the Ye family, as far as Ye Chen is concerned, has already entered the ranks of mere trifles.

Not to mention that if Ye Chen were willing to produce a single Rejuvenation Pill, the money from selling it would likely soon rival the entire industry's assets.

At this moment, Ye Changmin, having finished her makeup and calmed her emotions somewhat, hurried back.

Upon sitting down, she quickly and silently poured tea for everyone.

Ye Zhongquan said to her: "Changmin, Chen'er plans to hold ancestral rites at Ye Ling Mountain during Qingming; at that time, he will properly discipline the Ye family members."

Ye Changmin was somewhat surprised; although ancestral rites are held every year, why does Ye Chen now wish to use the occasion to cause trouble?

However, she dared not raise any objection, but instead said with a solemn expression: "Chen'er's wish to discipline the Ye family members is both reasonable and justified, after all, these people have indeed been excessively overbearing these past years, showing none of the unity seen in other families."

Ye Chen said calmly: "This time, I intend to enforce rewards and punishments clearly, combining kindness and authority. Those who can place the Ye family's overall interests above personal gain will, besides receiving more resources and benefits from me, also receive other forms of care. If anyone still dares to place personal interests above the Ye family's overall interests, I will directly expel them from the Ye family."

Ye Zhongquan nodded: "That is only natural! I used to be too lenient with them, always thinking that since the Ye family's overall trend was still good, there was no need to be too hard on the subordinates, letting everyone enjoy their blessings. But later, when strong enemies came knocking, I realized that the more lenient I was with my own people, the more distant they became toward me. Sometimes, your family will treat you like a soft persimmon to be squeezed; the more accommodating you are, the more they push their luck."

Ye Changmin suddenly felt a pang of realization, feeling ashamed as she said: "Dad, you are right. Even I, in the past, always considered my own interests. When my second brother provoked the Rothschild family, my elder brother secretly joined forces with us to target him, hoping to drive him out of the family. At that time, he told us that only if the second brother left the Ye family and severed all ties with it could we eliminate the risk of retaliation from the Rothschild family; otherwise, once the Rothschild family and the Ye family went to full-scale war, each of us would suffer enormous losses."

"At that time, my mind was filled only with personal concerns; I thought that although I am a daughter, the Ye family's assets also include my share, and if the Ye family's assets shrink, my own net worth would be greatly affected..."

"Later, when Wan Pojun declared he would attack Ye Ling Mountain, I and my elder brother advocated surrender, even if it meant handing over half the family property, at least we could still preserve the remaining half. In fact, at that time, what was in our hearts was solely self-interest—we did not want to end up with nothing in the future, nor did we want to suffer losses..."

Speaking of this, Ye Changmin could not control herself and burst into tears again, choking with sobs: "The thing I regret most now is that I did not stand with my second brother back then. Now my second brother is gone, and I want to say sorry to him, but there is no longer any chance..."

At this moment, Ye Changmin's emotions again slipped somewhat out of control; recalling the past and her current awkward situation, she felt regret and shame in her heart, along with profound sorrow.

When her emotions lost control, she could not help but cry out loud.

Ye Chen could see that she was not acting.

It seems that this aunt of mine is now truly and sincerely repentant.

Being able to recognize one's own mistakes is itself a great progress.

Ye Chen suddenly let out a soft sigh. Seeing the Pu'er tea cake beside Ye Changmin's tea tray, he asked her: "Aunt, where is the tea knife for the Pu'er?"

"Tea knife?"

Ye Changmin was momentarily stunned, then quickly said: "Chen'er, if you want to drink Pu'er, I will change the pot and brew it for you."

"No need." Ye Chen shook his head, speaking calmly: "I just want to use the tea knife."

Ye Changmin found a silver tea knife from under the tea table; the tea knife resembled the arrowhead of an ancient bow and arrow, mainly used to pry open hard Pu'er tea cakes.

Ye Chen took the tea knife, and from his bosom produced a Rejuvenation Pill.

The moment the Rejuvenation Pill was taken out, Ye Zhongquan was instantly stunned.

Ye Changmin did not react immediately; she had neither eaten nor seen a Rejuvenation Pill before, so she did not yet have such a sharp response.

Ye Zhongquan felt his heart pounding like a drum, as if his heart had already risen to his throat.

At this moment, under everyone's gaze, Ye Chen used the tea knife to split the Rejuvenation Pill in half down the middle.

A fresh medicinal fragrance wafted forth. Ye Chen handed one half to Ye Zhongquan and said: "Grandfather, you are able to pass the position of family head to me; I am deeply grateful. In the future, I may not have enough time to stay by your side, but please rest assured: no matter what happened in the past, as long as you stand with me now and in the future, I will give you sufficient respect and care."

Ye Zhongquan trembled with excitement all over his body.

I never expected there would still be a chance to obtain another Rejuvenation Pill.

Although it is only half.

But it has already far exceeded my psychological expectations!

He could barely contain his joy, extending his trembling hands to receive the half Rejuvenation Pill offered by Ye Chen, and eagerly declared his stance: "Chen'er, rest assured, I will not repeat my past mistakes; from now on, I will unhesitatingly stand by your side."

Ye Chen lightly nodded.

Now he and the old man are not merely in a grandfather-grandson relationship, but also in a ruler-subject relationship.

Although he is my own grandfather, on the level of the Ye family, I am the head of the Ye family, and he must therefore stand on the same side as me.

The Ye family has many members, and they are a mixed bunch. Since my father's passing these many years, there has never been a unified genetic line, so I must establish a positive image before them, letting them know what benefits come from standing on the same side as me.

Immediately, he looked at the remaining half of the Rejuvenation Pill, then glanced sideways at Ye Changmin beside him.

Ye Changmin, tears streaming down her face, suddenly saw Ye Chen looking at her, and her heart tightened with unbearable nervousness.

She did not know what Ye Chen intended to do with that half of the Rejuvenation Pill.

Was he going to put it away, or give it to me?

Although she also knew that the possibility of Ye Chen giving the Rejuvenation Pill to her might be slim, given that the old man obeys his words and had only just received half himself—she had always opposed him, and even after realizing her mistake, she had little chance to express her loyalty; could he possibly also give her half?

At this moment, Ye Chen looked at her and said calmly: "Aunt, this half of the Rejuvenation Pill, I am keeping it for the Ye family members; whoever can truly place the Ye family's interests above personal gain, I will give this half of the Rejuvenation Pill to."