Chapter 162: Xie Qingcen: I am now the head of the

Xie family. The Xie family's rules have always been strict, and the constraints on children are also strict. Furthermore, the character of Mr. Xie, Xie Zhenting, is evident. He possesses a powerful presence

without anger, having long held a high position.

Xie Zhenting shows no pity for his children because of Zeng Shuwan. One is one, two is two, and no one can change that.

In his eyes, there has always been only Zeng Shuwan, and over the years, the only person who could change his mind has been Zeng Shuwan.

Because Xie Qingshu was a girl, Zeng Shuwan's first child, and the first of the Xie family, she was favored from birth.

This, in turn, fostered her lawless character.

Xie Qingshu, the daughter of the Xie family, was intelligent. As a child, she was particularly mischievous, often getting into trouble and challenging Xie Zhenting's limits.

Almost every time she learned of Xie Zhenting's anger, she would, like Fu Zhiqing now, nervously hide by Zeng Shuwan's side, acting coquettishly and seeking protection.

Xie Qingshu's soft and sweet little appearance seemed to be still before her eyes, and Zeng Shuwan's heart softened uncontrollably.

She reached out and subconsciously grasped Fu Zhiqing's wrist, patting it comfortingly, signaling her not to worry.

Fu Zhiqing raised her eyes cautiously, pursed her lips, and looked at Zeng Shuwan quietly with her beautiful eyes, as if she contained a pool of water, which could overflow with tears at any time.

How could Zeng Shuwan bear to let her bear Xie Qingcen's anger, and how could she bear to force her.

Zeng Shuwan turned her head, and her turbid yet clear eyes fell on Xie Qingcen. She pursed her lips slightly, and her neatly and meticulously combed snow-white hair seemed to glitter slightly under the bright light.

Although she felt a little nervous, she still smiled slightly, trying to calm Xie Qingcen's anger. "Qingcen, Zhiqing is still young, and she didn't grow up in the Xie family, so she didn't receive an orthodox education. She didn't mean it. Let's just forget about it." "

Don't make it difficult for her."

Xie Qingcen frowned. As a son, he knew exactly what Zeng Shuwan was thinking.

This was what he had hoped would happen. The more Fu Zhiqing and Fu Yanci got involved, the more Zeng Shuwan would love them. Once their true colors were revealed, Zeng Shuwan would be more sober.

But now…

Xie Qingcen's dark eyes suddenly darkened. He pursed his lips, his attitude remaining firm. "She's already an adult. And while the Fu and Xie families may differ in status, they're both powerful families. No matter how inattentive they are in educating their children, this situation wouldn't have happened."

"Fu Zhiqing has no reason to hide behind you. She must apologize today!"

Zeng Shuwan tightened her grip on Fu Zhiqing, her eyes fixed. "Qingcen, I'm your mother. For my sake, you..."

Xie Qingcen smiled faintly, his delicate features gleaming coldly in the overhead light.

He slowly opened his mouth, his voice clear and dangerous. "Mother, I'm the current head of the Xie family. Don't forget the Xie family rules."

Xie Qingcen held Ruan Liuzheng in one hand, his legs crossed. His face was handsome and dignified, his every move exuding elegance.

Yet, it was unexpectedly noble.

Zeng Shuwan's expression paused.

She clearly heard the threat in Xie Qingcen's words, and a wry smile curled her lips.

The Xie family was a large clan, a statement that had been made from the very beginning. Throughout history, the secret weapon that had ensured the continued success of any family, besides unchanging family rules, was unity.

No matter how distinguished a member of the Xie family was, no matter how high their status outside, once they returned to the old house, to the main Xie family, it was all about bloodline and the head of the family.

All members of the Xie family, including the women, were bound to obey the orders of the head of the Xie family unconditionally, at all times and in all circumstances.

While it might sound authoritarian, each head of the Xie family was nominated by every member of the family. From a young age, they screened the direct descendants, selecting a single, exceptional, and unwavering member to succeed them.

The sole requirement was direct bloodline, regardless of gender.

Before Xie Qingcen was born, Xie Qingshu was the only direct descendant of the Xie family, and the elders naturally assumed she would be the next head of the family.

Even though Xie Qingshu's personality was somewhat unbearable, there was nothing she could do.

If she hadn't unexpectedly become pregnant with Xie Qingcen, and if Xie Qingshu hadn't gotten into such a terrible situation,

the current head of the Xie family would likely have gone through a selection process.

But what was undeniable was that no matter how the process unfolded, Xie Qingcen would definitely be the head of the Xie family, because he had the ability and the means, as if he was born for the position of head of the Xie family.

Zeng Shuwan closed her eyes. As a member of the Xie family, even though she was once the wife of the head of the family, she had to admit that at this point, she might have to obey her son's orders. After all,

her husband had stepped down.

She let out a soft breath and opened her eyes. Her cloudy yet clear eyes looked quietly at Xie Qingcen, who was sitting on the sofa across from her, a complex look flashing through them.

The selection process in large families was always strict, and Xie Qingcen had always understood what she had just said. He was clear-headed and rational, and never complained.

But...

Zeng Shuwan glanced sideways at the pitiful Fu Zhiqing beside her. Her eyes sank and she made up her mind and said, "I know you are the head of the Xie family, and I have no right to control you now, but Zhiqing is the bloodline left by Qingshu, the only bloodline left by your biological sister. Can you really bear it?"

Even if Xie Qingcen had not said it, but no one knows a mother better than her son, and conversely, no one knows a son better than his mother. How could she not know Xie Qingcen's temper.

And Fu Zhiqing's performance just now also made her know clearly that her granddaughter, like her daughter, was arrogant in her bones. It would

be a fantasy to let Fu Zhiqing bow her head.

Moreover, after so many years of neglect and longing, how could she bear to wrong Fu Zhiqing.

So, she could only... Zeng Shuwan raised her eyes and looked at Ruan Liuzheng with a slightly guilty look. She was really ashamed!

On the first day that the daughter-in-law he had been waiting for for so many years came to his house, he actually had to...

Xie Qingcen did not miss Zeng Shuwan's little tricks. He was dissatisfied with Fu Zhiqing's recklessness, and he also couldn't stand the style of the Fu brothers and sisters.

What's more, the Xie family is naturally proud. Ruan Liuzheng is the wife of the head of the Xie family. She will inevitably have to face the Xie family in the future. She must establish her authority from the beginning.

Only in this way can she gain a foothold in the Xie family.

He will definitely not bow his head today, nor will he compromise.

The atmosphere in the living room gradually fell into stagnation...