Chapter 253 - Zhou Linfeng (1/2)

The atmosphere was harsher than earlier when Xiong Gaiyu and Xiong Cai was present. Perhaps because two Xiong masters from the first line were facing each other in the room with cold eyes, baring fangs at one another.

Old Xiong squinted darkly at his granddaughter for a moment.

”We are not going to discuss this with you. Last chance, get out and be on your own, or my butler will forcefully drag you out of here,” the elderly head said with a face so frightening that even the Zhou elders subconsciously took a step back.

Although the man was already old, his menacing aura was still at its peak.

Even Xiong Zhi could feel that. She took a deep breath to ease her discomfort. She could not just back down easily because of something like this.

”Grandfather, I am your official heiress now. I have a say on this matter. If you drag me out, aren't you disrespecting the entire Zhou family and both of our family's ancestors who made this vow?”

All the people stilled. Old Xiong became speechless.

Grandpa Zhou finally took the courage to step up.

”Master Xiong, Young Miss Zhi is right. This has to be witnessed and judged by the Zhou elders, and the Masters of the first in line. With this, Young Miss Zhi would have firsthand experience of the private trial for the butlers. As the future head of the family—”

”Enough. I heard what you said.” Old Xiong had black lines on his forehead. He sat back to his seat.

”Let's begin now and finish this as soon as possible.”

The elders let out a secret sigh of relief after hearing the old master say this.

”However, I want you to know that my decision will not change. No matter what this brat says,” Old Xiong uttered as he looked at the back of Linfeng's head. He was clearly disappointed with him.

Xiong Zhi finally sat down with furrowed brow, her concerned gaze draping over the kneeling man.

Until now, Zhou Min had kept his promise to his grandfather and did not mention what this trial of one chance of pardon was all about. Even the elders did not have a clue as to why they were called here in a rush, for they have not received any explanation. Their hearts were hanging on air all this time starting from when Zhou Min said on the phone that Linfeng had brought up the pardoning clause.

Everyone settled inside the room, their gazes focused on the unmoving man. The trial finally began.

When Linfeng was called to state his side, he at last stood up from the ground. He did not look at anyone's eyes, and especially avoided the intense gaze of his treasured girl.

”I am asking for pardon, as I have disobeyed Master Xiong's order...”

Linfeng hesitated to continue. This was his problem alone, but his Young Miss was now getting involved in this. No matter what, his will to not accept this order became firmer.

”...with regards to the marriage he painstakingly arranged for me.”

”...!”

Aside from Butler Zhou Min and Master Xiong, everyone else in the room let out a shocked gasp.

The elders did not know which one surprised them more—Linfeng's arranged marriage, or Linfeng disobeying a direct order in front of the Master himself. The Master had also just made his stance clear a minute ago.

In front of the elders, it was like Linfeng had slapped Old Xiong on the face.

Compared to them, Xiong Zhi's face instantly turned dark.

Since rebirth, she had not expected this problem. This situation did not happen in the past life after all. How come Linfeng was given an order like this?

Arranging his marriage?