Chapter 96

The Second Day.

Early in the morning, Li Luo was once again served a hearty breakfast by Niu Biao, which made his nose feel warm, and he always suspected that his nose would start bleeding.

After breakfast, Li Luo went directly to Xiyang House headquarters with Jiang Qing'e. As a member of Xiyang House, Yan Lingqing, and as the chief steward of Luo Lan Mansion, Cai Wei, naturally could not be absent.

In the spacious carriage, even with four people, it did not feel crowded at all. A faint fragrance lingered in the air, coming from the three women, each with a unique scent.

"Qing'e, in the past, with Han Zhi stationed at Xiyang House headquarters, although he didn't manage much, his presence made Pang Qianchi somewhat restrained. Now that Han Zhi is gone, there's probably no one who can control him in Xiyang House headquarters," Yan Lingqing said, adjusting her silver-rimmed glasses, somewhat worried.

"Moreover, given the current chaotic state of Xiyang House headquarters, it is indeed necessary to quickly select a president to stabilize the situation and get Xiyang House back to production as soon as possible. Otherwise, the losses will keep increasing," Cai Wei added, her red lips slightly parting.

"That's probably what Pang Qianchi wants to see."

Jiang Qing'e nodded slightly and said, "With Pang Qianchi's reputation and Quexiang strength in Xiyang House headquarters, no one can compare to him. After Han Zhi left, if a president is to be chosen, Pang Qianchi will undoubtedly receive the most support, even from the neutral factions."

"But if Pang Qianchi really becomes the president of Xiyang House, it will be even more troublesome. Then Pei Hao can continuously erode and eventually吞并 the headquarters," Cai Wei said.

"It's really troublesome," Yan Lingqing sighed. Her strength could compete for the position of president in the Tian Shu County branch, but if placed in Xiyang House headquarters, it would be insufficient. If she were to be appointed, it would certainly cause much dissatisfaction, and the stubborn old men of Xiyang House would be the first to oppose it.

"Actually, there isn't no one suitable," Jiang Qing'e suddenly chuckled.

Yan Lingqing and Cai Wei looked at her in surprise.

Jiang Qing'e gently raised her chin, pointing to the person sitting opposite her, and Yan Lingqing and Cai Wei's gazes fell on Li Luo.

"Me?" Li Luo was also surprised. He hadn't expected that the person Jiang Qing'e was referring to would be him.

"Although I am a Quexiang Master, I am only at the second rank. I doubt I am qualified to be the president of Xiyang House."

Jiang Qing'e smiled and said, "In terms of ability, you might indeed not be qualified to be the president of Xiyang House, but you have another advantage, and that is your identity."

"You are the young lord of Luo Lan Mansion. If you take charge of Xiyang House headquarters, even the stubborn old men of Xiyang House would have no reason to refuse. Also, you are not without achievements. Under your and Lingqing's leadership, the Tian Shu County branch of Xiyang House has performed very well, which is also an advantage."

"So, in fact, you are the best candidate for the position of president, even if you haven't noticed it yourself."

Yan Lingqing and Cai Wei's eyes also brightened. It seemed that Li Luo was indeed very suitable.

Li Luo pondered for a moment and said, "I can temporarily take on the role of president, but you have seen the current situation at Xiyang House headquarters. The loss of Quexiang Masters is severe, and internal conflicts are ongoing. If Xiyang House wants to truly become strong and compete with the top ten Ling Shui Qiguang Houses like Daze House in Duzhe Mansion, we need to make some changes."

"I mentioned this to Sister Qing'e last night."

Jiang Qing'e thought for a moment and finally nodded.

"You are the legitimate young lord of Luo Lan Mansion. If you think you can do it, I will support you."

"Thank you for your support, Sister Qing'e," Li Luo smiled.

Yan Lingqing and Cai Wei, standing beside them, looked at the two with some confusion, not understanding what they were talking about.

Xiyang House headquarters was located in the southern part of Daxia City, in the same area as the headquarters of Luo Lan Mansion. However, when the carriage passed through the complex streets and arrived at the destination, it had taken nearly an hour. In terms of size, Daxia City was much larger than Nanfeng City.

Xiyang House headquarters was also more magnificent than the branch in Nanfeng City.

The main gate, guarded by stone lions, faced the street, with dozens of steps leading up to it, grand and imposing. Through the gate, one could see tall buildings standing inside.

At this moment, there was a constant flow of people outside Xiyang House headquarters, pointing and discussing, and the sound of laughter from those watching the spectacle could be heard.

Clearly, the news that the president of Xiyang House, Han Zhi, had taken many Quexiang Masters to join Daze House had already spread throughout Daxia City.

When the carriage arrived, Li Luo and Jiang Qing'e stepped out of the carriage and were immediately noticed.

"That silver-haired young man must be the young lord of Luo Lan Mansion, Li Luo, right?"

"He looks handsome, just like his father. Tsk, back in the day, Li Taixuan was the most favored man among the noblewomen of the capital, causing quite a stir."

"This Li Luo is even better than his father."

"Heh, Li Taixuan was so favored not just because of his looks. He was an outstanding genius, the youngest ennobled marquis in Daxia. That's the most dazzling part. Li Luo, on the other hand, has only his looks, and in terms of talent and achievements, he falls far short of his father."

"I heard that the arrival of this young lord is what made President Han Zhi leave Xiyang House."

"That doesn't make sense, does it?"

"Haha, who knows? But there must be some connection between the two, right? Otherwise, it's too coincidental."

"..."

Hearing the whispers from the crowd, Li Luo's expression did not change. He walked up the steps with Jiang Qing'e, Cai Wei, and Yan Lingqing and entered Xiyang House headquarters.

The environment inside the headquarters was very clean and beautiful, but the atmosphere was chaotic, and no high-ranking officials came to greet them. Only a few attendants hurriedly approached.

"Where are the elders and Vice President Pang?" Jiang Qing'e asked calmly.

The attendants exchanged nervous glances and pointed to a place behind them, saying in a low voice, "Elder Zhengping and the others are arguing with President Pang."

Jiang Qing'e did not say anything more but immediately walked towards the direction the attendants pointed.

Li Luo and the others followed.

The group passed through a shaded path and arrived at a fountain square. The square was crowded with many Xiyang House Quexiang Masters gathered there.

"Everyone, Han Zhi has gone mad. Not only did he betray Xiyang House, but he also burned the research lab. In my opinion, we should never have let him be the president of Xiyang House. We should have chosen Vice President Pang!" someone in the crowd shouted.

At this moment, the Xiyang House Quexiang Masters were filled with anger and hatred towards Han Zhi, and they all agreed.

"Right, Han Zhi is a beast. We should let Vice President Pang take over!"

"Now that the position of president is vacant, Vice President Pang should lead to stabilize the chaotic situation in Xiyang House!"

In the crowd, Elder Zhengping's face was ashen, and he shouted, "Who should be the president is a decision for the young lord and the young miss. Do you need to make that decision?!"

"The young lord never caused any trouble in Daxia City until he arrived," someone muttered.

"Who's talking nonsense?!"

Elder Zhengping glared at the crowd and shouted, "Are you all dogs with the courage of bears and leopards? The young lord coming to Daxia City to stabilize the situation is good for Luo Lan Mansion. Do you need to question this, you short-sighted people?!"

His harsh words silenced the crowd, as Elder Zhengping was known for his explosive temper and tough personality.

"Ha, Elder Zhengping, there's no need to get angry. We are not blaming the young lord. In this chaotic situation, it's natural for people to speak without thinking," a voice laughed, and a figure emerged from the crowd.

It was a middle-aged man with a gentle expression and narrow eyes. His appearance was met with some cheers: "Vice President Pang is here."

Elder Zhengping gave the middle-aged man a cold look and said, "Pang Qianchi, I don't have the patience to argue with you. The young lord and the young miss are about to arrive. There's no need for you to stir up trouble. The position of president will be decided by the young lord and the young miss. Just wait."

Vice President Pang Qianchi, with his narrow eyes, chuckled.

Although he didn't speak, someone in the crowd shouted, "This time, we only recognize Vice President Pang. In Xiyang House, only he has the qualifications to be the president. If anyone else takes the position, we won't agree!"

Elder Zhengping's eyes blazed with anger, and his face turned ashen.

He knew that today, Pang Qianchi was clearly taking advantage of the situation. Han Zhi's betrayal was an excellent opportunity for him.

Elder Zhengping also knew that in terms of seniority and ability, no one in Xiyang House could compare to Pang Qianchi. If anyone else were to take the position, the already agitated Xiyang House Quexiang Masters would not agree.

If things escalated and the remaining Quexiang Masters also left, Xiyang House would truly be paralyzed.

For a moment, he was in a dilemma.

Just as he was at a loss, a calm voice suddenly broke through the noise and reached everyone's ears.

"I think the position of president can be given to me to try."