Lord Yan, The Little Ancestor Has Fallen Off The Horse Again!-Chapter 488 Sister Yue is Awesome!

Ji Xian coughed twice. Despite a touch of illness, his eyes blazed with spirit, his demeanor solemn and majestic, his voice resounding and powerful, "Today, using my birthday celebration as the occasion, I am recognizing the Ji Family’s legitimate daughter. After my death, she will be the Ji Family Head—the sole heir to the Ji Family!"

Ji Xian’s words stunned everyone present.

Had Elder Ji lost his mind? No sooner had Yun Yue been acknowledged than he hastily proclaimed her the sole heir to the Ji Family!

This was a massive affair for a top-tier wealthy family, with the potential to even alter the landscape of Beijing.

Those who had been courting Ji Ling now found themselves gaping in shock; a Cheng Yaojin had emerged out of nowhere, rendering all their schemes useless!

Yun Yue’s engagement to Xiao Chen, as a disciple of the President of the Painting Association, the vice president of the Calligraphy Association, coupled with her status as the top-ranking national exam achiever with a perfect score, and the star attention she would receive from authoritative professors and experts at Jing University, did indeed put her leagues beyond Ji Ling in terms of background and capability.

The most important fact was that Ji Ling was merely an adopted daughter of the Ji Family.

If Yun Yue weren’t the Ji Family’s legitimate daughter, she would undoubtedly be the successor, but what could Ji Ling do to compete with someone who not only had such formidable backing but was also supported by Ji Xian himself?

Ji Ling seemed as if all her strength had been drained away, barely remaining upright with the support of Mrs. Ji.

The end seemed predetermined before it even began.

"Ling’er." Mrs. Ji looked at her with concern, her heart also unwilling to accept this.

If Yun Yue had always been with the Ji Family, she would have no objections to her father choosing her as the heir. But to announce her as the heir right after acknowledging her, without even a discussion with them...

How could their Ling’er cope with this!

"I don’t agree!"

Mrs. Ji immediately rebuked her, her eyes sharply turning towards Yun Yue, "Dad, let’s not even discuss whether or not she is my sister-in-law’s daughter. You can’t just declare her the Ji Family Heir. How do you expect Ling’er to brace herself? Do you realize how hard she has worked since childhood to earn your approval and to be worthy of the title ’Ji Family Heir’?

You didn’t even discuss this with us, it’s unfair to Ling’er!"

Mrs. Ji was trembling with fury—how could she bear to watch her own daughter suffer such an immense injustice?

"Mom..." Ji Ling had already broken into tears, certain now that her mother loved her deeply.

"Good child, today I will certainly help you seek justice," consoled Mrs. Ji.

"Dad, all these years, the contributions and efforts Ling’er has made for the Ji Family are clear for all the elders to see. Yun Yue hasn’t contributed anything to the family. On what grounds do you assert her to be the Ji Family Heir with just a word from you? Neither I nor the elders agree!"

After listening to Mrs. Ji’s arguments, the audience felt she was making a lot of sense, especially some of the Ji Family’s older members and elders, who began to voice their opinions.

Ji Ling had indeed made many contributions to the Ji Family; its current stability could not have been maintained without her efforts. Elder Ji’s dismissal of all Ji Ling’s hard work and designation of someone completely ignorant about the Ji Family as the heir was indeed inappropriate.

"Are you questioning my decision?" Ji Xian’s piercing gaze turned towards Mrs. Ji, chilling her to the bone.

Father hadn’t come home for twenty years, and even since his return, he’d hardly made an appearance in the living room, always secluded in his study. She’d clearly forgotten that the man before her was a pillar of the Ji Family, who would not have kept the family formidable without some cunning and ruthlessness.

At this moment, she realized her fear, but even scared, she had to speak out!

Not just for Ji Ling’s sake, but also the interests of their main house. They had already established an estrangement with Yun Yue; if she were to become the Ji Family Patriarch, she would certainly not treat them well. Therefore, no matter what, they could not allow her to become the Ji Family Heir.

"No, not daring... but I, along with the family elders and company shareholders, are not convinced. Yun Yue can be the heir if she desires, but she must demonstrate her true capabilities.

Yun Yue is formidable, inheriting her aunt’s intelligence, but Yun Lingling’s talents are not lacking either, skilled in business acumen and interpersonal relations. If there truly is a need to select a Ji Family Heir, there should be a fair competition between the two!"

"The proposal has merit, Elder Ji," I concur with Mrs. Ji’s suggestion. Indeed, there should be fair competition. Whoever has the strongest ability to make the Ji Family stronger should be the Ji Family Heir!"

"Yes! We agree too!"

Elder Ji’s brows furrowed, his head turned sideways to look at Yun Yue; she always appeared nonchalant, as if the title of the Ji Family Heir couldn’t catch her eye at all.

He glared furiously at this group of people—these old fellows thought he didn’t know what tricks they were up to.

In terms of capability, she outstripped Ji Ling by miles, yet he even worried that she might look down on the position of Ji Family Heir. And here they were, displeased!

Ungrateful!

Lacking in foresight!

The atmosphere remained tense. Ji Xian eventually decided to follow her wishes, speaking in an unhurried manner, "Yue girl, what do you think?"

Yun Yue met his gaze, aged and filled with tenderness—this was her mother’s father, her grandfather.

The old man, for the sake of finding her mother, had left home for twenty years with his frail health, and now he had returned to the Ji Family that was riddled with schemes and driven only by interests, all for her.

To say she wasn’t the least bit moved would be a lie, but indeed, she held no interest in the title of Ji Family Heir.

Her usually cool and carefree eyes grew serious, and her lips parted slightly, "Do you truly want me to become the Ji Family Heir?"

Ji Xian’s gaze was resolute, "I do! Your mother would have wished it so if she knew below the springs. After I’m gone, only you can hold up the Ji Family."

Ji Xian coughed violently a few times, then grasped her hand tightly, his expression intense, "Yue girl, the Ji Family is your grandfather’s life’s work, and your mother’s as well. Xiao He, Gu Family, all have outstanding heirs; when it comes down to it, Ji Ling is still far behind them. You are the only one who has the right and the strength, otherwise, I can’t die in peace.

Of course, if you truly don’t want this position, your grandfather won’t force you, but I might pass away with my eyes open still..."

Yun Yue: "..."

"I accept, isn’t that fine?"

She was somewhat resigned; seeing through his thoughts, yet she had no choice but to agree.

After all, he was her only grandfather.

"Good! Good! Good!" Ji Xian clutched Yun Yue’s hand, overwhelmed with excitement, "After Wen Jun passed, you’re the biggest consolation heaven has given me." frёeωebɳovel.com

With that Ji Xian was overcome with tears.

"Housekeeper Ji, help grandfather down to rest. Leave the rest to me," Yun Yue instructed Housekeeper Ji.

"Yes, Young Miss," Housekeeper Ji respectfully nodded. The Young Miss had agreed, and the old master could be at ease now.

Housekeeper Ji took Ji Xian back to his study, leaving Yun Yue alone on the stage.

She casually flicked her lustrous jet-black hair, her eyes full of confidence and authority sweeping over the audience. Her nonchalant confidence radiated with a bold and unrestrained presence of a superior, like a queen descending, shaking everyone present.

"Sister Yue is amazing!"

From within the crowd, Wei Xuan shouted, only to be pinched and glared at fiercely by He Minzhen who thought, you little rascal, why can’t you learn a thing or two from Yun Yue.