Inheritance of Two Trillion

Chapter 1418: Chapter 1273: I Will Buy It, Your 20 Years of Youth_3

Upon reaching the mountainside courtyard, the man led Bai Xiaosheng through a winding path into a yard. Then, he stopped Lin Weiwei and Lei Ying, pointed to a room, and smiled, ”Mr. Sheng, that is the Patriarch’s study—it’s generally off-limits to outsiders. You’re a special exception; the Patriarch is waiting for you inside.”

Bai Xiaosheng nodded, expressed his thanks, and walked over alone.

Opening the wooden door, Bai Xiaosheng saw that Wei Changzun was indeed seated behind a redwood desk in the room. Upon his arrival, Wei Changzun gave him a smile.

”Come in, Sheng. I have a few things to say to you alone,” Wei Changzun said with a calm and even demeanor, smiling.

”Yes, Uncle Wei.” Bai Xiaosheng dared not be disrespectful, turned to shut the door, and then walked over. Following Wei Changzun’s indication, he sat down on the chair opposite him.

Before speaking, Wei Changzun carefully studied Bai Xiaosheng.

Although Bai Xiaosheng felt slightly puzzled, he smiled and maintained his composure.

”Not bad,” Wei Changzun said approvingly, as if commending Bai Xiaosheng’s calm determination.

As the Patriarch of the powerful Wei Family, Wei Changzun possessed an authoritative presence; his gaze alone could inspire fear, causing even the strong to lower themselves. Yet Bai Xiaosheng remained undaunted, meeting his gaze head-on—a remarkable feat.

”So, you wish to pursue Xuelian? Her grandfather has already agreed, and my wife and I also think highly of you,” Wei Changzun stated directly.

Wei Changzun had summoned him here just to discuss this matter? Bai Xiaosheng felt there was more to it.

”However, if you want to be with Xuelian, there’s possibly a major issue you’ll have to face!” Wei Changzun’s smile faded as his tone turned serious and solemn.

Bai Xiaosheng’s expression immediately became grave.

Wei Changzun continued, ”Cultivating an heir in the Wei Family is no easy task. The process begins at the age of fifteen and spans ten years of evaluations, followed by an additional five years of specialized training! During the ten-year period, three contenders emerge from the process. Xuelian is the top contender! Unless something unexpected happens, she will take on the management and leadership of the Wei Family in the future.”

Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but be astonished.

”You might wonder how a young woman can lead the family. What if she marries? Or perhaps whether the Wei Family would only accept a son-in-law,” Wei Changzun continued.

Bai Xiaosheng nodded slightly.

”This issue was discussed between her grandfather, myself, and a few uncles. You are not required to become a son-in-law.”

”However, Xuelian—whether she marries or not—once she assumes the role of Family Head, her life for the next twenty years will wholly belong to the Wei Family!” Wei Changzun spoke with a serious tone, ”She must dedicate herself to managing the family’s affairs until the age of fifty!”

Bai Xiaosheng was stunned.

Wei Xuelian’s future—twenty years dominated by obligations to the Wei Family?

How would she have any freedom left to enjoy life, let alone a normal life with him?

Bai Xiaosheng was unwilling to see her tied to the Wei Family.

Wei Changzun seemed to perceive his thoughts and smiled, ”However, there is a way to free her from this destiny.”

”What way?” Bai Xiaosheng couldn’t help but ask directly.

Wei Changzun looked at him with a faint smile, ”There are three potential heirs. If you can ’buy’ Xuelian’s twenty years of freedom, the Wei Family will allow her to step down so the second heir can take over.”

Buy freedom?

Bai Xiaosheng was momentarily stunned.

This term seemed inappropriate coming from Wei Changzun, her father, yet Bai Xiaosheng saw a faint trace of helplessness in Wei Changzun’s otherwise calm expression.

Bai Xiaosheng recalled what Wei Tianhe had once said, and instantly understood.

”Uncle Wei, how can I ’redeem’ Xuelian’s freedom?”

Wei Changzun, seeing Bai Xiaosheng free of anger or resentment and focused solely on the question, felt a wave of satisfaction.

This was the proper attitude of a man who truly cared for his daughter.

”Based on the average growth rate of Wei Family’s businesses during my tenure as Patriarch, if you can help the Wei Family achieve, or even exceed, this growth rate ahead of schedule, every additional year of growth will reduce her term as Family Head by one year!” Wei Changzun looked deeply at Bai Xiaosheng and asked earnestly, ”For Xuelian, will you try? Will you work hard for the future of the Wei Family?”

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At this moment, outside the courtyard, Wei Xueqi and Wei Xuelian—siblings—had already arrived, waiting for the conclusion of the conversation.

They stood there for over ten minutes.

Finally, the door of the study opened.

Bai Xiaosheng stepped out, saw Wei Xuelian and her brother, and smiled brightly, striding toward them.

Behind him, Wei Changzun emerged, his face carrying a satisfied smile.

Wei Xueqi pursed his lips into a smile and whispered softly to his sister, ”Seems like the man you fancy has quite the sense of responsibility. Once he leaves, you should see him out.”

Wei Xuelian couldn’t wait to hear the rest; she dashed forward with an emotionally charged smile.

Under the gaze of everyone present, Bai Xiaosheng embraced Wei Xuelian without hesitation and whispered in her ear, ”I will buy back twenty years of your youth!”