CHAPTER 729: CHAPTER 368 BAI YUNFEI’S TRANSFORMATION

Desperation spread in everyone’s hearts.

Bai Yunfei calmly watched everyone’s expressions. He wasn’t surprised by the gathered information from various sources.

"How’s Zhou Qilan doing over there?"

A moment later, Bai Yunfei asked quietly.

After all, he was the head of this big family. Even though he didn’t care much himself, he had to consider everyone’s thoughts.

Upon hearing this, everyone present looked at each other, and one person cautiously spoke:

"Big Brother, even if Zhou Qilan has a plan, she’s just an outsider. She’s from Lu Hua Group in Yunzhou. No matter how much she helps us, she is ultimately not one of us."

A cousin spoke softly, not daring to raise his voice too much.

After all, Zhou Qilan came to help, and she provided crucial support when the capital chain was close to breaking. In every sense, they shouldn’t speak ill of her.

But this matter had to be calculated separately, regardless of personal feelings.

The benefits of Mingzhu Port were too great. If Zhou Qilan contributed too much, wouldn’t she end up taking the lead?

When Mingzhu Port is finally in hand, how should the profits be divided?

If they give too little, it would show a lack of conscience and disrespect towards their lifesaver.

If they give too much, what would their hard work during this time amount to?

The benefits of Mingzhu Port must prioritize the Bai Family, but because of this, Zhou Qilan’s help put them in a difficult position.

Bai Yunfei looked at everyone, distressed.

Before, he only considered forming a team, not calming people’s hearts.

These people had been suppressed in the North. Now that they were in the South, they were eager to make accomplishments, resulting in their anxiety.

A slight mishap would make them panic immensely.

In any case, Zhou Qilan was a lifesaver, but due to their anxious mentality, they were treating her like an outsider, almost an enemy.

Fortunately, Zhou Qilan wasn’t present today. Otherwise, her good intentions would not only fail to integrate into the group but would also backfire.

"I plan to set some rules."

Bai Yunfei suddenly said.

These words made everyone’s faces show astonishment.

In this moment of crisis, as the family head, shouldn’t Bai Yunfei be finding a way out for everyone?

Setting rules at this time when hearts were restless, who would follow?

Seeing everyone’s confused and even restless expressions, Bai Yunfei’s face turned cold.

"Setting rules today has only one purpose."

Bai Yunfei slowly stood up, coldly gazing at everyone present, taking in each person’s expression before continuing:

"I don’t care what thoughts you had before, but from today onwards, the Bai Group in the South will be completely separate from the North. Although we all eat from the same pot, as long as you eat from this pot, no dissent is allowed.

If you’ve come to the South, there’s no returning to the North."

A cold wind blew through the villa. Everyone was dressed warmly, but they felt a chilling cold to the bone.

Since coming to the South, Bai Yunfei had never gotten angry. This was the first time he showed his anger.

Bai Yunfei called for his butler, asking him to bring paper and pen, and began recording his words one by one.

"Anyone who shakes the troops’ morale will be expelled from the family!"

"Anyone who questions the patriarch’s decisions will be expelled from the family!"

"Those who are two-faced, ungrateful, and inherently cold-hearted will also be expelled from the family!"

"I can tell you clearly, Bai Group has no crisis and will not be defeated by families like the Zhang Family."

"Don’t act rashly, and definitely don’t think I’m easy to bully. My ability to expand from the North to the South isn’t just because of Third Uncle.

Or rather, Third Uncle has never been my backing. He was just a pawn on the surface after I came to the South."

Bai Yunfei coldly looked at everyone. He found many faces still showed confusion.

He sneered inwardly but said nothing more.

Considering these people came with him, he said a few more words. Otherwise, he wouldn’t even have the mind to speak.

In a family, there’s no need for distinctions, but there must be a premise—these people must align with his thoughts, not cause trouble, and definitely not drag him down.

The Bai Family’s backing was never Third Uncle.

As if to confirm his words, amidst the pressing atmosphere, a hurried footstep sounded.

A family member quickly approached, whispering cautiously in Bai Yunfei’s ear:

"Big Brother..."

"From today on, change the way you address me, call me Patriarch."

Before the other party could speak, Bai Yunfei set another rule.

Hearing his words, everyone was shocked.

They had heard other rules but weren’t deeply affected. But the word ’Patriarch’ made them instantly realize the severity.

A family could make other mistakes, but never on titles. It was like an empire’s powerful minister who wouldn’t dare to wear a dragon robe no matter how powerful.

Bai Yunfei placing himself as the Patriarch meant a complete break with the Northern family.

Reaching this point, the North and South were still one family, but it was like two flowers on one branch.

"Patriarch, Mr. Lin has arrived."

The person changed the address and cautiously spoke.

His voice wasn’t loud, but it fell into everyone’s ears, and their just-mollified hearts were once again startled.

"Patriarch, shall we go to meet Mr. Lin?"

A cousin stood up, unable to restrain himself from speaking.