"Since the reality is already in front of us, immediately remove the position of Leader of the Fifth Elder’s family, and appoint Dongchuan Ichiro as the Leader of the Dongchuan Clan!"
The Great Elder, who had been silent all this time, suddenly spoke up.
There was a hint of helplessness in the Great Elder’s words, but this arrangement was considered the best result, at least in his view, as it could preserve the Fifth Elder’s life.
"Great Elder, there is something I want an explanation for from you."
Dongchuan Ichiro approached the Great Elder, a rare severity on his face, or more precisely, a gloomy expression was more fitting.
Seeing the expression on the other’s face, the Great Elder’s heart tightened; he seemed to realize what was about to happen next.
"No matter what answers you seek, we can discuss it privately later."
"I think it’s better to clarify things in front of everyone."
Dongchuan Ichiro didn’t comply with the Great Elder’s suggestion; instead, his tone carried an undeniable firmness.
"How dare you defy the Great Elder’s words!"
The Fifth Elder immediately jumped up, pointing at Dongchuan Ichiro.
Dongchuan Ichiro’s gaze turned to Lin Beichen, and he saw a glint of ruthlessness in his eyes.
He directly grabbed the hand the Fifth Elder was pointing with, and before the other could react, applied force, and a scream like a pig being slaughtered burst from the Fifth Elder’s mouth.
"I am now the Leader of the Clan. Fifth Elder, do you think pointing at me doesn’t violate the family rules?"
Silence! Death-like silence!
The whole room was filled with a suffocating atmosphere; no one expected that in such a short time, Dongchuan Ichiro would become such a figure.
Shock filled their hearts, but there was also a hint of joy. Only such a Dongchuan Ichiro could lead the Dongchuan Clan to greater development.
Noticing the changes in their expressions, Lin Beichen sat aside with a smile in his eyes. Naturally, Lin Beichen could see what the people of the Dongchuan Clan were thinking.
But the more this was the case, the happier Lin Beichen felt; he murmured to himself.
"I’m really sorry, all you Elders of the Dongchuan Clan, you are bound to be disappointed."
Although Lin Beichen’s plan could genuinely strengthen the Dongchuan Clan, and its future development would be as the Elders anticipated, they overlooked one point because Lin Beichen did not intend for the Elder Council to remain firmly in the hands of the Dongchuan people.
To put it another way, like a regency, the Elder Council of the Dongchuan Clan and the business board would be given powers by Lin Beichen’s people. Meaning, in the future, the real hidden leader behind the Dongchuan Clan and the Dongchuan Group would be the people of Dragon Country.
"I want to know how my biological mother died back then?"
As soon as Dongchuan Ichiro said this, the expressions on all the Elders’ faces became somewhat dim. They never expected that Dongchuan Ichiro had really found out the truth.
"When did you find out about this?"
The Great Elder made a gesture of invitation to Dongchuan Ichiro, and after the two sat down, all the other Elders also sat down.
Only the Fifth Elder, who was also Dongchuan Ichiro’s father, sensed that something was wrong and moved towards the door. Just as he was about to escape, Gale saw this clearly and directly kicked him back.
Dongchuan Ichiro’s father’s body flew like a ball, crashing into a wall and fainting.
But even so, the Great Elder didn’t even glance at him; his eyes remained fixed on Dongchuan Ichiro.
"I think besides this, you don’t intend to let us four old guys leave here unscathed, do you?"
Since Dongchuan Ichiro already knew the truth about his biological mother’s death, there was no reason for them to be let go. Even though they hadn’t acted directly, they had tacitly allowed the Fifth Elder’s legitimate wife’s actions.
After all, in their eyes, the weight of a young lady from another commercial family versus a maid from their own household was clearly distinguishable.
"So it turns out you all had a hand in that incident back then."
Dongchuan Ichiro had long suspected this outcome, but the Great Elder’s admission still felt different.
"This is ultimately a so-called historic issue. If you truly want to clear all historic problems once you become the Clan Leader, we acknowledge that."
After the Great Elder said these words, the other three Elders exchanged glances and finally nodded. One must admit, in such traditional families like the Dongchuan Clan, these elder members did have the so-called Samurai spirit.
"I don’t intend to exterminate everyone."
Upon hearing these words from Dongchuan Ichiro, a hint of hope appeared on the faces of two Elders. They were willing to die for the future of the clan, but no one truly wanted to die if they could live.
"But I also need to give an account to my mother."
Hearing this from Dongchuan Ichiro, the initial hopeful expressions dimmed again. Dongchuan Ichiro’s words meant not everyone would be killed, but some must die.
Dongchuan Ichiro’s father, who was already unconscious, would undoubtedly face death, and the remaining chosen among the four Elders.