Chapter 534: Chapter 534

Cao Ren's eyebrows knitted slightly as he said coldly, "Cao Zhi, remember, you must take responsibility for the words you have spoken today!"

Cao Zhi snorted coldly, "Uncle, rest assured, I am definitely stronger than that useless son of yours!"

He looked at the people sitting around and shouted, "Gentlemen, those who are willing to elect me as the decision-maker of the Cao Family, please stand up!"

Cao Ren said angrily, "I want to see just how many people dare to support you..."

But before he could finish speaking, he saw all five family elders stand up, with the leading elder saying, "Little Ren, you've grown old, and your son is of little use, it would be better to abdicate and let the capable take over sooner rather than later."

Cao Ren was so angry that he was struck with a fury-induced cough, and he spat out a mouthful of phlegm streaked with blood.

He said angrily, "You... You must have colluded a long time ago, and now you are just notifying me!"

"Hahaha! Now that you understand, better for you, Uncle! You've grown old and can't manage anymore. The future of the Cao Family still depends on young people like me!" The latest chapters are always available first on *.

Having said this, he flung his sleeves and strode out of the room.

No sooner had he stepped out of the house than he saw Xu Hao with his hands clasped behind his back, casually walking in from the main entrance.

Upon seeing Xu Hao, Cao Zhi was momentarily disconcerted, but he quickly regained his composure and snorted coldly, "Xu Hao, you better behave yourself. Don't think that no one in this world can deal with you. It is merely because many have not made their move yet!"

Hearing Cao Zhi's words, Xu Hao raised his head and said indifferently, "And who might you be? Where are Cao An and the others?"

After having dinner with Anna, Xu Hao received a message from Wang Zhong indicating that several days had passed with no movements from either the Cao Family or the Wu Family, as if they had no intention of compensating Xu Hao.

Upon hearing this, Xu Hao said that he was going to "collect the debt" and then told Anna to stay home while he went alone to the Cao Family's residence.

But as soon as he entered, he encountered this man he had never seen before, standing in his way, speaking arrogantly, prompting Xu Hao to laugh.

There were actually people in the Cao Family who were not afraid of him?

It seemed this trip was not in vain. After all, people have to be taught a lesson to learn, he thought. Subdue them all this time and there wouldn't be any more trouble.

"That useless Cao An?"

Cao Zhi snorted coldly, "My name is Cao Zhi. From now on, I am the next generation successor of the Cao Family. I am the next Head of the Cao Family!"

"Cao Zhi?" Xu Hao shook his head slightly and said, "I don't know you. Better call out Cao An."

"I told you, I am now the decision-maker of the Cao Family. Cao An is now just a powerless waste!" Cao Zhi roared.

Xu Hao was momentarily stunned. Had the Cao Family gone mad, appointing such a lunatic to be the decision-maker?

Did he not realize the consequences of speaking to him in such a manner?

Cao Zhi, as if sensing Xu Hao's thoughts, clapped his hands, and Xu Hao saw several strong men emerge, escorting Cao An and his father, Cao Ren, out of the house.

The expressions on both of their faces were extremely grim. Cao Ren said, "Young Master Xu, just now, our power was stripped away by the family elders, and Cao Zhi has been elected as the new decision-maker."

"Oh? You were dismissed, and he became your Family Head?"

Xu Hao crossed his arms, looking at Cao Zhi with interest and said with a smile, "So, this Cao Zhi is now the representative of the Cao Family?"

"That's right. Perhaps, for my son and I, this could also be considered a good thing. It's just that I don't know what you think, Young Master Xu…" Cao Ren sighed, but he did not finish his sentence, as there were some things that a few words would make Xu Hao understand.

Without the role of Family Head, it would mean less conflict with Xu Hao. Perhaps then Xu Hao would no longer have issues with them, which seemed like a good choice for Cao Ren.

When he had previously spoken to Xu Hao, asking Xu Hao to spare his son, it was under the premise that he would continue as the Head of the Cao Family. But now, he was no longer the Family Head.

Xu Hao smiled faintly and said, "I understand what you mean. If you and your son no longer oppose me and offer adequate compensation, then I will consider our grievances settled."

"Good! It's a deal!" Cao Ren exclaimed, though it was unclear if he was happy or sad. He also knew that to get Xu Hao off his back, a payoff was inevitable. Xu Hao had a reputation for not letting anyone off lightly. Whoever provoked him would not be let go without losing a significant amount."

Cao Zhi suddenly applauded and addressed the other Cao family members, "See that? This is the thinking of Cao Ren and Cao An! Is this not seeking honor by submitting themselves? With such people leading the Cao Family, do you think it will develop?"

Many Cao family members shook their heads; Cao Ren and his son had no backbone.

After all, the Cao Family was one of the Seven Small Families of Huadu. How could they be so spineless?

Therefore, quite a few people indeed thought of them as worthless.