"Elder."
Zhuge Lan subconsciously prepared to "persuade with virtue." He didn't expect the Grand Elder to bring any good news.
"Don't be nervous."
The Grand Elder's tone was much gentler this time than before. He seemed to have changed his attitude.
His mother and the Grand Elder exchanged a glance. The Grand Elder gave her a reassuring look before letting her leave.
"I've come to discuss with you properly, about your marriage."
The Grand Elder walked over to the tea table. He knew Zhuge Lan didn't welcome him, but he was still somewhat surprised to see Zhuge Lan pouring him tea.
"Elder, I've said it before, my mind is made up." Zhuge Lan would never back down on this matter. If he conceded, he would lose everything.
"I know. Young people are like that. You're just speaking up for your happiness. I understand." The Grand Elder, at this moment, was like a kindly old man. He picked up his tea and said with a chuckle.
This kind of Grand Elder was indeed unsettling for Zhuge Lan. What was going on? Had the Grand Elder changed his ways? Had he changed his mind?
Wasn't this the tradition of the Wuhou lineage for so many years? Could the Grand Elder break tradition?
"Grand Elder, what do you mean?"
Zhuge Lan couldn't understand the Grand Elder anymore. He asked directly.
"Zhuge Lan, I know that if you cannot choose the person you love according to your wishes, you will simply leave the Wuhou lineage." The Grand Elder said earnestly, "Although you are young, you are also the new patriarch of the Wuhou lineage. So, sometimes you still need to be a little calmer."
"I am calm."
Zhuge Lan was essentially a stubborn person. However, in the past, he didn't have many thoughts of his own. But now, he had a very clear goal, so no matter what, he was unwilling to back down.
"It's good that you're calm."
The Grand Elder said, he took a sip of tea and fell silent.
"Grand Elder, if there's nothing else, I'll go pack my things and prepare to step down." Zhuge Lan frowned. What did the Grand Elder's silence mean? Did he have some other intentions?
"Don't be in a hurry."
The Grand Elder quickly spoke. His expression was also a little conflicted. Finally, he spoke, "Zhuge Lan, I am not speaking to you as the Grand Elder now. I am speaking to you as an elder."
"Alright, Grand Elder."
Zhuge Lan was very curious about what the Grand Elder wanted to do.
"As an elder, I can understand your feelings. When I was young, I couldn't understand it either. However, major life decisions are made by parents. So many elders have lived through this..." The Grand Elder seemed to be trying to appeal to his emotions and reason.
However, Zhuge Lan was not willing to listen further. He tried to make his interruption sound as polite as possible: "Grand Elder, I think you need to get to the point and say it directly."
"..."
The Grand Elder could see that nothing else held any attraction for Zhuge Lan. He then sighed and said, "You no longer need to step down as the patriarch of the Wuhou lineage."
"What do you mean?"
Zhuge Lan hadn't reacted yet. Then, his face lit up with joy: "Could it be..."
"Yes, we will not object."
As for the driver, there was no need to say more. He already held a pistol, aimed at Chu Feng's hand, wishing he could just shoot and shatter Chu Feng's hand!
"Chu Feng!"
This time, Di Ji could no longer tolerate it. She yelled, her smile replaced by a look of ice. She reached out to slap Chu Feng's hand away: "You are playing with fire."
"Playing with fire?" Chu Feng grabbed Di Ji's hand and, with his other hand, pulled her into his embrace. The distance between them instantly became zero.
His nose was only a centimeter away from Di Ji's. By the way, he spun Di Ji around, so her back was facing the pistol in the driver's hand.
"It seems Di Ji has admired me for a long time and wanted to see me, even carefully choosing her outfit. What is this playing with fire?" Chu Feng tightened his grip on Di Ji's waist, pressing her abdomen against his.
However, Di Ji's face was flushed red, and she struggled with all her might to break free from Chu Feng's embrace. But this was Chu Feng; how could she break free?
Of course, her flushed face was not from shyness but from anger.
"Chu Feng!"
Di Ji yelled again, "Guards!"
As she called out, fully armed bodyguards instantly appeared in the room.
Each bodyguard was at least a martial arts master, and there were three grandmasters.
The bodyguards by Di Ji's side were enough to make the patriarchs of many families envious. Such resources were not available to everyone, only to Di Ji.
"Are these your male consorts? Oh." Chu Feng had no intention of letting go. He felt that the current Di Ji was perfect for him to relax with. Her reaction was very amusing to him. "Are you and them constantly having wild times on this rooftop whenever you have free time, not knowing anything beyond heaven and earth?"
"I wonder if you're busy enough, Di Ji? Let me see, there are... fifteen people here. A large number, befitting Di Ji."
Chu Feng seemed to be enjoying this prank. As he spoke, he began to stroll around with Di Ji in his arms, saying to the others, "Quick, move aside. Di Ji wants to take a walk with me. Otherwise, why do you think she's unwilling to break free from my side?"
"Why are you still standing there! Attack!"
Di Ji's face turned ashen, and she roared. For so many years, she had never suffered such humiliation!
This was challenging Di Ji's dignity! This was also seeking death!
"If you attack, you will die."
Chu Feng's voice suddenly deepened slightly. His smile remained, but one of his hands slowly moved to Di Ji's chest. "If I wish, your heart won't be able to hold on for half a second."
This statement was not only for Di Ji but also for those who were preparing to attack.
At this moment, all the bodyguards hesitated.
If they attacked, they couldn't guarantee that Di Ji wouldn't die in Chu Feng's hands.
Di Ji's breath hitched. Not only was she restrained by Chu Feng, but her life was also in his hands.
She, the dignified Di Ji, a true grandmaster-level powerhouse, was utterly incapable of resisting Chu Feng.
And...
Her pride in her charm and her mind-controlling techniques were completely useless against Chu Feng.