<h4>Chapter 1439: Chapter 1747: Struggle for the Family Head (1)</h4>


    Ling Chen still wanted to say something, but before the words left his mouth, he saw a middle-aged man in a suit walk over and say, "Ling Kun, most of the people are here, we can start. You’re the host of this gathering, can’t neglect the guests."


    Ling Kun nodded and said, "Alright, I’ll go right away."


    After the middle-aged man walked away, Ling Kun whispered, "Kid, you need to restrain yourselfter, we’re all family here, I don’t want any conflicts."


    Ling Chen shrugged and said indifferently, "Don’t worry, Dad, I know what to do. Today you’re the main character, go on, don’t keep everyone waiting too long."


    Ling Kun responded, then followed Ling Tao and walked straight towards the gradually gathering crowd.


    "Everyone." Ling Tao cleared his throat and began, "Today is the first gathering of the Ling Family after unification, very meaningful. Everyone is probably already clear about the main purpose of this gathering, but I still want to say a few more words. The struggle between the Northern Ling Family and the Southern Ling Family has persisted for decades, and the fact that we have today is all thanks to everyone’s relentless efforts here. Now, the Ling Family has finally achieved long-awaited tranquility, everyone deserves credit."


    After pausing, Ling Tao continued, "After so many years of struggle, the Ling Family’s losses have been very severe. Therefore, we need to elect a Family Head to lead everyone in re-organizing the Ling Family, jointly create a glorious future for the Ling Family. In the struggle against the Southern Ling Family, Ling Kun’s performance has been outstanding, his capabilities have been recognized by everyone. So, I believe under Ling Kun’s leadership, the Ling Family can certainly grow and prosper, and I hope everyone here can offer their support."


    "Ling Tao." An elderly man in the crowd interjected, "We don’t deny Ling Kun’s capabilities and merits, but fighting against external enemies and developing the Ling Family are two different matters, perhaps his ability suits fighting, but the development of the Ling Family isn’t based on strength but relies on here." The elder pointed to his own head and said, "I want to ask, does Ling Kun have a huge socialwork? Development and expansion aren’t just empty talk; it must be pursued with real actions. In today’s society, without a powerfulwork, you can’t move an inch. In this regard, I believe Ling Kun is not qualified."


    Ling Tao looked at the elder who spoke and said, "No one is perfect, Ling Kun indeed has shorings in this area, but we can take it slow, as long as we give him a bit of time, I believe he won’t disappoint everyone."


    "Time?" The elder smiled and said, "Then let me venture to ask, how long will this time be? Half a year? A year? Or five or ten years? I don’t think Ling Kun can aplish it in a short period. Ling Tao, capacity is capacity, merit is merit, some things should be assigned to the most suitable person."


    Upon hearing this, Ling Tao sneered and asked, "The suitable person? ording to you, who is the suitable candidate?"


    "I personally think Ling Song is the most suitable person." The elder said, "The contributions Ling Song has made to the Ling Family over the years are not less than Ling Kun’s. Thirty percent of the Ling Family’s funds are provided by Ling Song, under his development, the originally existing industry in the Ling Family has expanded by twice, isn’t this enough to prove his ability? I can very confidently say that within the next three to five years, Ling Song will surely grow the Ling Family’s assets threefold."


    "I think so too." Someone in the crowd echoed, "We have all witnessed Ling Song’s ability and the contributions he has made. If he bes the Family Head, the Ling Family’s future will certainly be brilliant."


    "Ling Song?" Ling Chen murmured the name, seemingly never heard of it before.


    "Elder Ling, do you rmend Ling Song as the Family Head without any personal bias?" Ling Tao squinted his eyes and said, "If you rmended someone else, I could understand, but Ling Song is your son."


    "Elevating the worthy without averting kinship." The elder said ndly, "Have you never heard this saying? All along, the Ling Family has had a distinction between Wen and Martial Sects, the Martial Sect’s presence is to protect the Ling Family from being bullied by outsiders, and the Wen Sect’s duty is to seek development for the Ling Family. Now the Southern Ling Family is no longer a threat, so you Martial Sect people should rest, let us Wen Sect people take on the task of developing the Ling Family. Isn’t that right?"


    As soon as the elder spoke, he immediately received approval from the majority of those present.


    Ling Chen stood in the corner, nced at them one by one, about eighty percent of those who agreed were people from the Wen Sect. It must be said, after the battle with the Southern Ling Family, the Martial Sect of the Ling Family was almost wiped out, few and far between, they simply couldn’tpare with the Wen Sect in terms of momentum.


    Seeing everyone’s response, the elderughedcently, "Ling Tao, Ling Kun, you both see this, right? This is the suggestion from everyone in the Ling Family, hope you two can adopt it. Although Ling Kun can’t be the Ling Family Patriarch, rest assured, our Wen Sect will cover all your Martial Sect’s expenses." Saying this, the elder gave a sign to the middle-aged man behind him, "Ling Song, take out the items."


    Thetter understood immediately, took out a document, and said, "This is ten percent of ourpany’s shares, with an annual profit of twenty million, enough for you to retirefortably. How about it? If there’s no problem, just sign this document."


    Ling Kun didn’t even look at the document, just asked, "Is this twenty million for me alone or for everyone in the Martial Sect?"


    "How many people do you have in your Martial Sect? Is twenty million not enough for your expenses?" Ling Song sneered, "Ling Kun, one must learn to be content, don’t be too greedy."


    "Content?" Ling Tao said with a smile that did not reach his eyes, "Ling Song, outsiders might not know the assets you hold, but I know clearly. Thirty percent of the Ling Family’s industry is in your hands, managed by your family. Over the years, you’ve used the Ling Family’s resources to establish fourteenpanies, all of which are listed under your personal name, rather than the Ling Family’s property. Am I wrong? Using the Ling Family’s resources for your personal gain, now you have the gall to share ten percent of the shares with us. Let alone, your total assets are at least around ten billion, with almost a billion in annual profits for your pocket, and you only offer twenty million to us Martial Sect people. I just want to ask, Ling Song, do you have the audacity?"


    Without waiting for Ling Song to reply, Ling Tao coldly surveyed everyone present and said, "Have you all forgotten, the industries you control all belong to the Ling Family, not to you personally. People from the Wen Sect are indeed wealthy, but I want to ask which of you hasn’t profited illicitly?"


    Upon hearing this, those from the Wen Sect couldn’t help but lower their heads, avoiding Ling Tao’s gaze, not daring to meet him straight on.


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