Shancai Rebirth: My Choice

The four of them finished their lunch happily.

Except for Master Daoming who was not there, everyone else was very happy.

After lunch, Shanlai returned to the classroom to prepare for the afternoon class.

……

She was very happy for the next few days, but she didn't see Daomingsi again.

She was in class when suddenly a man who looked like a bodyguard broke into the classroom, followed by Deng and Ruilin.

"Teacher, I'm sorry to bother you."

He spoke in a very polite and courteous manner.

The teacher had naturally seen him in major financial newspapers, so without saying anything, he just asked him what the sudden visit was all about.

"I'm here to look for my little cousin. I'm sorry to interrupt your class."

Shanlai was stunned for a moment. What did his cousin come for?

"Shanlai, come here." Deng Heruilin waved and Shanlai trotted over.

"Then teacher, we'll leave first." Deng Heruilin said and took Shanlai out of the classroom.

Shan Lai was a little confused. He followed Deng and Ruilin and asked, "Cousin, where are you taking me when you suddenly come here? Is something wrong?"

There was some unstoppable worry in his tone.

"Nothing happened, it's just that someone in the family wants to meet you." Deng Heruilin seemed to be hesitant to speak.

Third uncle Deng Hezhi was originally in Country F discussing business, but when he heard about Shan Lai's situation, he rushed back without stopping. His intention was very clear.

Some clan members will also be here later.

His father asked him to come and take Shanlai to the ancestral hall, and introduce her to several relatives of the Denghe family who could have a say.

On the surface, it was to see who would be the heir to the eldest son's family, but in fact, she just wanted to use this matter to test the waters and see how likely it was that she would become the heir to the Deng He family.

A little girl, who was not even an adult yet, was going to take over all of Deng He's business.

The relatives who had worked for Deng He's family for most of their lives were naturally unhappy.

"Shanlai, don't be afraid later. Dad and I will take care of everything." Deng Heruilin comforted Shanlai as they walked.

Shan Lai sneered.

afraid?

What is she afraid of?

She is the only daughter of Deng Heyin, the current head of the Deng He family, and the only legal heir to the Deng He family. Why should she be afraid of those self-righteous old things?

The heir is not just talk, nor is he just a figurehead. They will find out later.

"it is good."

Shanlai still spoke politely.

Deng Heruilin smiled with relief and patted her shoulder.

The two got into the business car together and sped away.

Shan Lai leaned back in his chair, closed his eyes and thought about how to deal with that group of people next.

Since the visitor has bad intentions, she probably doesn't need to be too polite.

Soon they arrived at Deng He’s ancestral hall.

As soon as he got off the car, a towering ancient building appeared in front of Shanlai.

The plaque on the door had the two characters "Deng He" written in a flamboyant style.

Deng He Ruilin looked at Shanlai and sighed. A little girl had to endure all kinds of difficulties from the elders of the clan. They just hoped that she would not be scared.

Shan Lai looked at the construction of the ancestral hall with great interest.

The courtyard is surrounded by pink walls and drooping green willows. When you walk into the courtyard, you can smell the fragrance of flowers. The exotic grasses and vines become greener as the weather gets colder, and they are lovely with vines and tendrils hanging down.

Going further in, there are exquisite pavilions, quiet and beautiful ponds and water corridors, and a large rockery in the courtyard.

Especially the carved dragons built around the roof of the wall, with their scales and claws dancing and their whiskers flying, as if they are about to take off into the sky.

I have to say that a lot of thought went into the construction of this ancestral hall.

Deng Heruilin took Shanlai inside and walked to the hall.

Opposite the door of the hall, there is a plaque above that enshrines the deceased helmsmen of the Deng He family, and below it are two rows of armchairs facing each other.

It was already full of people.

She might have heard of the names from her father but had never seen them, so the names did not match the people.

"The eldest branch Deng and Shanlai, the second branch Deng and Ruilin are here."

The guard outside the ancestral hall saw the two of them arriving and announced it loudly.

Shanlai felt contempt in his heart.

This is a warning to her.

Even for a dinner invitation one has to be notified one day in advance, let alone such a big event as opening an ancestral hall.

If you really want to invite her over, you should tell her a few days in advance so that she can be prepared.

What's the meaning of calling her over here at this last minute?

It's because he wants to take advantage of her because she is young.

As soon as he entered the door, a servant lit incense and handed it to Shanlai with both hands, and Shanlai took it with both hands.

Deng Heruilin was slightly behind her left hand.

This is the rule for burning incense. It is to distinguish between legitimate and illegitimate children, and also to reflect the difference between the superior and the inferior. It cannot be transgressed.

Shan Lai bent down and kowtowed three times and bowed nine times.

The same is true for Deng and Ruilin.

After burning incense, the servant who had just handed her the incense made a "please" gesture.

Shan Lai took a look and saw that the seat the servant had "invited" was at the very end of the armchairs placed in the ancestral hall.

Deng and Ruilin were seated in front of her.

what is this?

Shanlai just stood there, unmoved.

"Girl, come down and sit down." An old man sitting in the first seat touched his beard and urged.

Shan Lai glanced at him and said in a strong voice, "My seat shouldn't be there."

The old man seemed surprised for a moment, obviously not expecting Shan Lai to ask this question.

Shan Lai laughed. What an ignorant person she was. She was the heir of the Deng He family, but she was asked to sit at the very end. It was so funny even to talk about it.

"I am the heir of the Denghe family and I deserve to sit in the upper seat." Shan Lai did not give in at all.

She is easy to talk to, but that doesn't mean she will be submissive and allow others to control her.

She would never give up anything that she should fight for.

Her father is not here today, and although she is alone, she represents the eldest branch of the family.

If she gave in, her clan members would make a big fuss about it, and she would not only lose face, but also bring disgrace to the family of the eldest son.

She wanted to let these people know that she would not allow herself to be bullied by them.

"Hehe, she's just a little girl. How can she be the heir of the Deng He family? You're thinking too highly of yourself." Another older man mocked.

Shan Lai didn't say anything, but just looked around at the people sitting inside.

Everyone's facial expression was different, but one thing was the same, which was to show her a warning and make her lose control of herself.

"That's a bad word."

"You are wrong, Elder. Shanlai is the only daughter of Deng Heyin. She is the future heir of the Deng He family."

The other person continued.

It seemed like he was trying to help her out, but in fact he was mocking her. If it weren't for the title of Deng Heyin's only daughter, she would be nothing.

Suddenly, no one in the ancestral hall continued to speak.

"You'd better go down and sit down first." An old man on the left began to speak impatiently and even waved his hands.

Haha, it’s really good, very good.

A bunch of weirdos got together to mock her for being a girl, and to see what the future heir looked like.

In that case, don't blame her for being rude.