PFC Chapter 296 Successor
Chapter 296 Successor
Yang Hong's heart hardened as he continued, "Old Eight, your mission is very clear. Monitoring these people in the future will also be one of your tasks. If necessary, anyone who dares to betray the will of the Flower Planting Family must be killed, no matter who they are!"
Cai Yong and Liu Molong were shocked. Fifth Brother Yang Hong's words were also a warning to them. The Flower Planting Family and the eldest brother had clearly reached an agreement. The brothers weren't too worried. After all, everyone was under control, and their arrival in this world was the biggest secret. However, if the brothers failed to adequately scrutinize and control the people they had trained, and problems arose, it would be fatal.
Liu Molong nodded. He had already expressed his concerns and thoughts. He believed that his fifth brother would take them into consideration and communicate with the eldest brother and the others as soon as possible.
Yang Hong couldn't help but understand the meaning behind Liu Molong's words. After careful consideration, he realized the situation was serious. He ordered Cai Yong to take Liu Molong out and find a place for them to reminisce. Meanwhile, he would properly handle the matter with Zhang Jizhong and the others. After they left, he thought about it again and grabbed the red phone on the table...
At the Flower Planting House, an elderly man put down his phone and spoke softly to the leaders sitting beside him in a thick Xiaoxiang accent, "Everyone, the little ones seem a little worried and want to have a secret gathering before parting. What do you think, should we agree?"
The bald man among them smiled and said in a Jiangsu and Zhejiang accent, "The Flower Planting Family has achieved what it has today, and the contributions of these little guys are quite significant. Since he has accepted the arrangement, we should also appear generous. Meeting is not a big deal. Besides, they haven't completely broken up yet. Everyone knows about their relationship. Not meeting will only arouse suspicion."
The one with thick eyebrows and a big face said in Sichuan dialect: "I guess the little guys are probably worried that the people below are not doing their best, so they are ready to sound the alarm for themselves!"
The only lady had a kind face and spoke standard Mandarin, but if you listened carefully, you could still hear a hint of Qiongzhou accent. She smiled and said, "It's you old guys who came up with this. But the little ones are really hardworking. My flower-growing family is lucky to have them."
The bald man nodded and said to the only silent participant, the one in a neat and simple Mao suit, "You are the designated Prime Minister and Foreign Minister. You go and make the arrangements. Don't mistreat the little guys, but be sure to discipline them where necessary. It's good that they have such a sense of caution; it proves our choice was correct."
The man in the Zhongshan suit stood up, one hand resting lightly on his abdomen. He said in a strong nasal voice, "Okay, I'll arrange it right away." After that, he was about to walk out.
The person who spoke first waved his hand, signaling him not to leave, and then asked the others, "Does anyone have any opinions about the future of the little ones?"
The lady looked at them and asked hesitantly, "Are we being too unfair to Huang Wei, Kuang Zhengqi, and Yang Hong?"
The bald man smiled, then said seriously, "They have nothing to be wronged about. For the future of the Flower Planting Family, there are still more things they need to do. This is their obligation and their mission."
"That's right. Back then, although we had different philosophies, we all went through hardships and confusion for the sake of the flower growers. In the end, we have come to this day. Because of the obsession in our hearts, for the flower growers to no longer suffer and for the flower growers to stand at the top of the world, we never complain about the hardship, let alone the grievances."
The one with the strong Xiaoxiang voice took over the topic, lit the cigarette in his hand with a match, took a deep puff, and said with wise thought: "Yes, yes. For the sake of the flower growers, we can't complain, let alone talk about being wronged or not!"
The bald man waved his hand in dissatisfaction, dispelling the smell of cigarettes, and said, "Hey, there are ladies here, can you please be more careful?"
The man quickly put down the cigarette in his hand and apologized repeatedly: "I'm sorry, I'm sorry, I was thinking about something and forgot about it."
The lady laughed out loud. She was most pleased that the two of them had argued before and now they could sit together so easily and naturally, discussing the important matters of the Flower Growers' family. He chuckled and said, "Just now you said not to complain, but now you can't stand the smell of cigarettes."
The Sichuan Conservatory of Music laughed out loud, "You two, one is my master's wife and sister-in-law, the other is my brother-in-law, how come you can't talk to each other?"
The bald man picked up the boiled water in front of him, took a sip, and changed the subject seriously, saying, "I'm old, old! You say, we have worked so hard for the Flower Planting Family. When we are all gone one day, who will be the best person to take over the Flower Planting Family?"
The bald man's words shocked everyone present. This topic, combined with what they were talking about, made everyone realize what the bald leader meant. Could it be that he wanted to include the little guy and others in the ranks of people to be trained?
The one from Sichuan Conservatory of Music spoke first. "Isn't it too early to discuss this now?"
Xiao Xiangyin, however, spoke in a tone that left no room for questioning, "According to the established election procedures, we can rotate the work for ten or twenty years. Ultimately, the job will have to be handed over to the younger generation. We need to be proactive and conduct early investigations to avoid many detours. The Flower Planting Family cannot afford further turmoil, especially in the coming decades. The investigation of successors is extremely necessary."
That was exactly what the bald man meant. He picked up his cup again, took a sip, and said, "We may not see the day when the Flower Planting Family reaches the pinnacle of the world, but we must not allow anyone to obstruct or disrupt this process. These little ones have the intelligence and character to be included in the list of candidates for investigation. I think this matter should be settled. Let our eldest sister take the lead, and after everyone discusses and approves those who are eligible, we can begin the process."
Xiaoxiang nodded in agreement and added, "Our investigation must have a progressive plan, considering not only the next generation but also the next generation after that. As long as there's potential, we'll establish an internal system, continuously improve it, and continue this process generation after generation."
The woman was delighted by their thoughtful consideration and said, "I'll take this on. It's my primary responsibility within our group. I'm in favor of refining and expanding the investigation. This way, more people will come into the public eye, which will be even more important for the final selection."
The bald man smiled, looked at the others and said, "How about we take a vote?!"
The five people looked at the others. Xiao Xiangyin was the first to solemnly raise her right hand, and the other four followed suit: "Agree!"