Qin Shubo, upon hearing Qin Rumeng's words, fell into silence on the spot.
What Qin Rumeng said was not wrong. Qiu Ruoxi married Ye Xunhuan and has now entered the Qin family, so there are many things she must inevitably know.
Seeing Qin Rumeng and Qin Shubo's conversation, Ye Xunhuan slowly said, "Aunt, I know what you mean, but you don't have to put pressure on Ruoxi now!"
"Is this pressure?" Qin Rumeng said softly, "You all saw how Qin Shujie and Qin Shuheng behaved during the meal just now, didn't you?"
"They were just targeting me, it has nothing to do with Ruoxi."
"Originally, it had nothing to do with her, but she married you and has now come to the Qin family, so it does matter," Qin Rumeng said without hesitation. "Ruoxi, you saw, there's a power struggle within the Qin family. My brother and I are aligned, while Qin Shuheng and Qin Shujie are another faction!"
"When my sister was around, there wasn't much internal strife because she could suppress everyone, but she's no longer here, and I'm definitely going to give Fenghua Group to Xunhuan!"
"You're from a wealthy background, and you've been in the business world. You know what kind of comprehensive company Fenghua Group is!" Qin Rumeng said lightly, "After my sister left, people have been eyeing Fenghua Group!"
"If it weren't for me being there, it would've fallen into other hands long ago, and I brought Tang Yurou from Jiangzhong City to pave the way for Xunhuan!"
"He may not be managing Fenghua Group right now, but someone must understand everything about the Group."
"You're indeed the most suitable person. You're a born leader, which is evident from your work in Huangtu Group, but you can't come here, and I don't plan to have you manage Fenghua Group," Qin Rumeng said bluntly. "So I brought Tang Yurou, nurturing her, so she can quickly grow to help Xunhuan manage Fenghua Group in the future!"
"At the same time, my sister wanted Xunhuan to seize the head position of the Qin family. In other words, besides me, no one in the Qin family will treat the two of you well."
"How come it's besides you? Isn't there me?" Qin Shubo said displeased, "I won't be against my nephew!"
Qin Rumeng smiled at Qin Shubo, "Of course, I know, but what use is it if you are or aren't against it?"
"Besides, when it comes to power in the Qin family, yours is probably the smallest, right?"
As soon as Qin Rumeng said this, Qin Shubo's old face turned red, "That's because I don't care to compete with them!"
Qin Rumeng didn't argue with him over this.
As the saying goes, a dragon has nine sons, each different.
Qin Shubo isn't much interested in power, having started his own law firm and taking up cases for others.
He neither entered politics nor joined the military, and he's not in business either.
Back then, Qin Pojun was infuriated when Qin Shubo wanted to be a lawyer.
In his mind, the men of the Qin family either went into politics or joined the army, but Qin Shubo became a lawyer instead.
Though Qin Shubo didn't enter politics, business, or military, his abilities were still recognized in the Qin family.
This was something nearly everyone in the Qin family knew, but he lacked interest in power.
"Aunt, I'm not interested in the Qin family..."
Qin Rumeng and Qin Shubo, as if previously agreed, immediately said in unison, "You must be interested!"
Upon hearing Qin Rumeng and Qin Shubo's words, Ye Xunhuan couldn't help but smile bitterly.
"Sister had her reasons for making you do this. Even if you're not interested, your aunt and I will push you up there!" Qin Shubo said very seriously.
"Uncle, why don't you go take charge, I'll support you..."
"I'm too old, it's not suitable..."
Faced with Qin Shubo's shamelessness, Ye Xunhuan felt helpless inside.
"Alright, take a rest. Tomorrow, someone will surely do something unfriendly to you," Qin Rumeng said indifferently. "When the time comes, both of you, be mindful!"
Qin Rumeng said this in front of Qiu Ruoxi without any other intent, worried that someone might do something to an unsuspecting Qiu Ruoxi regarding the Qin family tomorrow.
By then, it would be too late if everything was articulated.
So, Qin Rumeng said it now.
"But Ruoxi, don't worry. I'll talk to your aunt later and let her accompany and look out for you then!" Qin Shubo comforted Qiu Ruoxi.
Afterwards, Qin Shubo and Qin Rumeng didn't say much more and left, allowing Qiu Ruoxi and Ye Xunhuan to rest a bit.
Or more accurately, to let Qiu Ruoxi ask Ye Xunhuan some things.
After Qin Shubo and Qin Rumeng left, Qiu Ruoxi immediately said, "Why do I increasingly feel the Qin family is like the King of Hell's palace, filled with little devils everywhere..."
"Initially, I only thought of coming with you to have a look, who knew there'd be so many issues," Qiu Ruoxi said seriously. "Besides, seeing you , you don't seem to be doing well in the Qin family either."
"I never said I was doing well in the Qin family," Ye Xunhuan chuckled lightly. "I'm probably the least welcome in the whole Qin family, but now you are too!"
"Is the internal struggle in the Qin family severe?"
"Without a conflict of interest, it's hard to call it a civil war," Ye Xunhuan said calmly. "Qin Shuheng and Qin Shujie don't welcome me, simply because they fear I'll take Fenghua Group away, and in doing so, take over the Qin family. Then the leadership would change."
Ye Xunhuan was correct. If he were like other nephews in different families, Qin Shuheng and Qin Shujie would likely do nothing to him.
After all, it's just a nephew, posing no threat while also not infringing on their interests.
But the issue is, Ye Xunhuan is not an ordinary nephew.
"So what are you planning to do?" Qiu Ruoxi softly asked, "Explicitly tell them you're not interested in the Qin family?"
"Do you think they'd believe me if I said so?"
"No!" Qiu Ruoxi said without hesitation, "Others would just think you're being insincere."
"Exactly. No matter what I say, no one would believe it, and my aunt and uncle probably won't even give me a chance to speak the truth," Ye Xunhuan sighed helplessly, "It's really a headache!"
"Was your hesitation about coming to the Qin family initially because of these issues?"
Ye Xunhuan sighed helplessly, "Even though I have no special feelings towards this place, it's my mom's family after all, and they are my mom's siblings. I truly don't want any friction with them."
"Sometimes, showing your strength doesn't mean you're looking for a fight, but defending your sovereignty, right?"
Hearing Qiu Ruoxi's words unexpectedly, Ye Xunhuan was taken aback. What did this woman mean?
Could she be trying to persuade him to stir things up like Qin Rumeng?