A Plan Leaking Wind from Every Side

"I'm preparing to leave the Jiang Family. I need travel expenses." Inside the Jiang Family Ancestral Hall, the young Jiang Li calmly stated his demand.

Jiang Yixing sneered. "Then leave the Jiang Family. You still want travel expenses? Dream on!"

The young Jiang Li ignored Jiang Yixing's mockery and looked seriously at the current Jiang Family Patriarch.

Jiang Yixing was somewhat annoyed. Why had this Jiang Li become so arrogant after just a few days apart? "Why should I give you travel expenses?" the Jiang Family Patriarch asked blandly.

"Because after you inherited the position of patriarch, you took the money my father left for me. If you refuse to give me travel expenses, I'll report you to the City Lord's Mansion."

The Jiang Family Patriarch did not take the young Jiang Li's words to heart. He said playfully, "Then go report me. Without evidence, what will you use to accuse me?"

The young Jiang Li replied unhurriedly, "I truly can't win against you in court, but family shame must not be aired abroad. If I report you, everyone in Green City will know that the Jiang Family has internal conflict, and they will suspect that you, the current patriarch, came by your position improperly."

The Jiang Family Patriarch's smile faded. His dear nephew had indeed become different. Had he suddenly come to his senses?

"Fine, I'll give you travel expenses. In return, you must sever all ties with my Jiang Family."

The young Jiang Li agreed.

Seeing the young Jiang Li's expression, the Jiang Family Patriarch wondered whether he had known from the start that this would be the outcome. Was this still that formerly timid, self-conscious nephew?

The Jiang Family Patriarch did not want to meet Jiang Li's gaze any longer—that look as though everything had already been