My Unexpected CEO Wife

Chapter 809 809: Calling Chen Xuan for Help

Facing the aggressive arrival of the five patriarchs, Zhang Dehou remained perfectly composed, showing not a hint of panic.

"Patriarchs, it's a rare honor to have you here at the Zhang Family today. Please, have a seat."

"Jun, quickly serve tea to the esteemed guests. We mustn't neglect them."

Zhang Dehou said with a cheerful smile.

Zhang Jun instructed the servants to bring tea, personally serving it to the five patriarchs.

"Patriarchs, please enjoy the tea." Zhang Jun raised his hand and gestured with a smile.

Hmph!

Patriarch Song let out a cold snort, "Patriarch Zhang, we're not here to drink tea at your Zhang Family today!"

"What do you mean by your Zhang Family privately annexing the Sun Family's assets?"

The other four patriarchs also joined in denouncing Zhang Dehou, with some even slamming the table.

"You must give us an explanation, or this matter won't end well for you!"

Zhang Dehou waved his hand with a chuckle, "Everyone, why are you causing such a commotion? The Sun Family's assets have nothing to do with you."

"Our Zhang Family hasn't encroached upon the interests of your five families, so why are you here to accuse me?"

Hmph!

Patriarch Song's face was ice cold, "Patriarch Zhang, let's not beat around the bush. It's true your Zhang Family hasn't directly harmed our interests, but your actions have indirectly impacted the survival space of our five families!"

"By swallowing the Sun Family's assets, your Zhang Family is on the verge of catching up to a second-tier family! What, do you plan to rise above us third-tier families and ride over us?"

Zhang Dehou let out a hearty laugh, "Why are you so agitated, Patriarch Song?"

"I see, you're just envious! You think our Zhang Family acquiring the Sun Family's assets has knocked your Song Family off the top spot among third-tier families, and you're not happy about it."

Patriarch Song's expression was ugly, and that was indeed the case.

But he couldn't admit it aloud, so he coldly said, "Patriarch Zhang, when the Sun Family faced sudden turmoil and exited the third-tier ranks, none of us acted recklessly."

"Yet, your Zhang Family audaciously swallowed their assets whole. Shouldn't we receive an explanation?"

Hahaha...

Zhang Dehou laughed loudly, "I can only say that our Zhang Family did what you didn't dare to do. It's too late for regrets now."

"There's no need to pretend to be virtuous here; we're all looking out for our family's interests, so there's no right or wrong in this."

Patriarch Xue coldly snorted, "Patriarch Zhang, spare us the distractions."

"Simply put, we're here to say that the Sun Family's assets don't solely belong to you, and you have no right to annex them!"

"That's right!" Patriarch Hu quickly added, "Either you return the Sun Family's assets to their descendants, and no one will say a word."

"Or, you divide them among us, so we all benefit and none of us lose out."

Patriarch Fang smiled contemptuously, "That would be fair and just. We could maintain friendly relations and still share in the benefits."

"But if your Zhang Family dares to swallow them whole, you'll be openly opposing us!"

Patriarch Fan sneered wickedly, "Patriarch Zhang, if you insist on doing this, the five of us will unite to besiege your Zhang Family. Consider the consequences!"

"Does your Zhang Family have the strength to face all five of our families?"

After all the patriarchs had spoken, Patriarch Song followed with a mocking tone, "Patriarch Zhang, you're not a brainless fool. We trust you understand the stakes here."

"Don't let greed lead the Zhang Family into catastrophic disaster!"

Zhang Dehou continued to smile serenely at them, without the slightest hint of fear.

After all, with Chen Xuan backing the Zhang Family, it was Chen Xuan's idea to take over the Sun Family's assets.

There was no need to worry about the threats from the five patriarchs.

"So, are the five of you determined to seize what's rightfully owned by our Zhang Family?" Zhang Dehou asked with a cold smile.

"What belongs to your Zhang Family? That's the Sun Family's assets you usurped. Don't confuse the issue!" Patriarch Song corrected coldly.

The four patriarchs spoke in unison, "Patriarch Zhang, let's not waste our breath. We'll ask you one thing: are you handing over the Sun Family's assets?"

"If you refuse, our five families will immediately go to war with your Zhang Family! Consider the consequences!"

Zhang Dehou chuckled, secretly signaling Zhang Jun, who quietly left the room.

"Please, patriarchs, let's not be hasty; everything can be discussed." Zhang Dehou said, gesturing to calm the five of them.

Zhang Jun went outside and immediately called Chen Xuan, "Chen Xuan, there's big trouble at the Zhang Family."

"The five patriarchs have united and are pressuring us to hand over the Sun Family's assets..."