My Unexpected CEO Wife

Chapter 863 863: The Four Patriarchs Refuse to Negotiate

Zhang Jun didn't dare to hesitate and immediately called Chen Xuan.

"What's the matter now?"

Chen Xuan drove to the Zhang Family, looked at Zhang Dehou and his son, and frowned slightly.

Zhang Jun hurriedly spoke up, "Chen Xuan, something big has happened."

"The Jiang Family, Yang Family, Shen Family, and Han Family, these four old families are simultaneously targeting my Zhang Family, demanding that we hand over all of the Song Family's assets, or else..."

Zhang Dehou quickly took over the conversation, "Chen Xuan, this is a matter of life and death for the Zhang Family, you must not stand by and do nothing!"

"Please lend us your support and drive away the threat from those four families."

Chen Xuan understood what was happening and sneered disdainfully, "Now you understand why I initially didn't want Zhang Family to take too big a step!"

"Now, just by annexing the Song Family, you've attracted threats from these four second-tier families. Relying on the Luo Family's backing, you can still manage to handle them."

"If you were to replace the Xu Family, provoking discontent from the Wu Family and Qi Family—two first-tier families against Zhang Family—the Luo Family wouldn't be able to intervene."

"Yes, yes, yes, I finally understand the seriousness of the problem," Zhang Jun sighed repeatedly, "Chen Xuan, please help my Zhang Family through this crisis!"

Chen Xuan nodded slightly, "Fortunately, I haven't truly left Jiangnan City yet. With the problem arising, I won't turn a blind eye."

"After all, the fall of the Song Family, you followed my instructions to do so. These four families suddenly targeting is just to confront me!"

Upon hearing this, Zhang Jun and Zhang Dehou both breathed a sigh of relief.

As long as Chen Xuan is willing to intervene, those four old families won't be a cause for fear anymore.

They can be at ease.

"Old Master Zhang, this time you need to personally step forward."

"My suggestion is to treat them with courtesy first before using force."

"Invite them proactively to Zhang Family for a discussion; if they can be reasoned with, then that's the best outcome."

"But if they're unwilling to compromise, there's no need to be submissive to them."

Chen Xuan looked at Zhang Dehou and spoke softly.

"Alright, then we'll do as you suggest," Zhang Dehou nodded solemnly.

With Chen Xuan supporting them, the Zhang Family has sufficient confidence and won't overly concern themselves with those four old families.

That night, the four patriarchs accepted the invitation to the Zhang Family.

Inside the main hall.

Zhang Dehou and Zhang Jun warmly welcomed the arrival of the four patriarchs.

After everyone was seated, Patriarch Jiang was the first to speak, "What kind of response does Patriarch Zhang intend to give us with this invitation?"

Zhang Dehou smiled dryly, "My Zhang Family has just entered the ranks of second-tier families and hasn't had the chance to formally greet the four patriarchs."

"Seizing this opportunity, I've invited the four patriarchs to the Zhang Family as guests, so we can foster good relations and avoid discord."

Hehe!

Patriarch Jiang let out a cold laugh, "Patriarch Zhang, what kind of game are you playing here? If you want peace, then show some sincerity!"

"Execute according to our demands, or let's not talk at all!"

Patriarch Yang followed with a cold voice, "Your Zhang Family merely seized an opportunity, luckily entering the ranks of second-tier families, and initially, we didn't take your Zhang Family seriously."

"But your Zhang Family has been way too flashy lately! Easily annexing the Song Family, directly boosting your own strength—what are you aiming for? Do you intend to provoke us?"

"No, no, no, please don't misunderstand," Zhang Dehou hurriedly waved his hand, "That's not our intention. It's mainly because the Song Family insisted on opposing my Zhang Family, rallying those four third-tier families against us. It's an unavoidable situation."

Humph!

Patriarch Shen snorted coldly, "What do you mean by unavoidable situation? It's clear your Zhang Family harbors wolf-like ambitions, not daring to confront us openly, so you take this detour."

Patriarch Han followed with a contemptuous sneer, "Your Zhang Family has already surpassed each of our families in overall strength just by annexing the Song Family's assets."

"Next step, if you annex those other third-tier families, within the ranks of second-tier families, your Zhang Family will be at the top!"

"If that were the case, you might outright take action against us!"

Zhang Jun hurriedly cupped his hands, "Patriarchs, you truly misunderstand. Our Zhang Family doesn't have such great ambitions and wouldn't dare recklessly provoke you old families!"

"If you don't believe, we can sign a non-aggression agreement of friendship."

Patriarch Jiang coldly waved his hand, "No need for explanations, we didn't come tonight to hear your justifications."

"We have one purpose: You must return the annexed Song Family assets to us in full."

"As long as you comply, we promise not to make things difficult for your Zhang Family! Otherwise, there's only a dead-end for you!"

Patriarch Yang immediately sneered threateningly, "Don't think that because of your good relationship with the Zhu Family that you can act recklessly."

"If we are really forced into action, it's doubtful the Zhu Family would help your Zhang Family! Even if the Zhu Family is willing to assist, it would still be your two families against our four families! The strength balance is clear!"

Zhang Dehou and Zhang Jun exchanged glances, realizing that tonight it's impossible to reach a peace agreement.

The four patriarchs didn't give any chance for negotiations!

This battle seems inevitable...