I walk sideways in the game world

Chapter 204: Initially Proposed Good Strategy, Encountered Obstacles and Rejections

Xia Lin took a deep breath and said slowly, "Brother Xiaoyao, I have an idea. Perhaps we can start from the root cause and re-plan resource allocation and adjust the promotion mechanism for the family's children?"

Ren Xiaoyao's eyes lit up. This was exactly what he had been racking his brains over these past few days! Xia Lin's thoughts coincided with his.

"You're right!" Ren Xiaoyao stood up suddenly and paced back and forth, his thoughts pouring out. "The root cause of family disputes lies in the uneven distribution of resources and the imperfect promotion mechanism, which leads to everyone vying for power and profit, and even..."

He paused and didn't continue, but both of them knew that the recent vicious incidents in the family were all vaguely related to the struggle for resources.

"We can formulate a more fair and reasonable plan," Ren Xiaoyao said with increasing excitement, his eyes gleaming with determination. "We can distribute family resources according to contribution and potential, and at the same time reform the promotion mechanism so that all family members can see hope and obtain the status and resources they deserve through their own efforts!"

Xia Lin nodded in agreement and added, "At the same time, we can also set up a family contribution list to regularly evaluate and reward the contributions of family members, encouraging everyone to be positive and contribute to the development of the family."

The two of them discussed it back and forth, and soon finalized a preliminary plan. They believed that as long as this plan could be successfully implemented, the family's strife would be effectively alleviated, and the family would usher in a more united and stable future.

However, reality was far more cruel than one might have imagined. When Ren Xiaoyao submitted this plan to the family meeting for discussion with great hope, he encountered unexpected strong opposition.

"No! I don't agree!" The second young master was the first to jump out and object. He slammed the table hard, his face full of disdain and anger. "This plan simply favors those low-talented losers! Why should I give them the resources that I deserve?"

In his view, family resources should be concentrated in the hands of "gifted" people like him. Only in this way can the family's prosperity be guaranteed. As for those "mediocre" people, they should abide by the law, do their own duties, and not try to get their hands on things that do not belong to them.

"Second brother, calm down!" Ren Xiaoyao tried to comfort him. "This plan is for the long-term development of the family, not targeting anyone. We can't just focus on immediate interests and ignore the future of the family..."

"Shut up!" the Second Young Master roared, interrupting him. "Don't try to pressure me with these high-sounding words! I'm telling you, I absolutely don't agree with this plan!"

Ren Xiaoyao wanted to fight for it again, but Xia Lin stopped him. She shook her head gently, signaling him not to be impulsive.

The atmosphere at the meeting was tense. The Great Elder remained silent, only scanning everyone with sharp eyes. No one knew what he was thinking, let alone his attitude.

Finally, the Great Elder spoke slowly, his deep voice carrying an unquestionable majesty: "Xiaoyao, your idea is certainly good, but..."

A complex emotion flashed across the Great Elder's cloudy eyes. He spoke slowly, his deep voice echoing in the hall: "Xiaoyao, your idea is certainly good, but..."

He paused, glanced around at everyone present, taking in their expressions, and then continued, "What has enabled our family to survive for hundreds of years? It's the rules passed down from generation to generation by our ancestors! Look at this proposal you're proposing now, what does it look like? It's sheer nonsense!"

The Great Elder slammed his hand on the table and angrily declared, "Distributing resources based on contribution and potential? That's simply unheard of! Since ancient times, the strong have been respected, and resources should be in the hands of the strong. Only in this way can we ensure the strength of the family! As for those with mediocre talents, they should just do their part. Dreaming of competing with the geniuses is simply wishful thinking!"

The words of the Great Elder were like a stone that caused a thousand ripples. The family members who were originally hesitant also expressed their support for the Great Elder's opinion.

"The Great Elder is right. We can't easily shake the foundation of our family just because of some unrealistic ideas!"

"That's right, Xiaoyao's plan is too idealistic and doesn't fit the reality at all!"

"I suggest we stick to the original rules to avoid causing unrest in the family!"

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For a moment, voices of opposition rose one after another. Ren Xiaoyao and Xia Lin seemed to be in the midst of a raging storm, and were hit by the sudden wave of opposition and seemed to be unable to stand steadily.

Ren Xiaoyao's face turned pale. He knew that the reform would encounter resistance, but he didn't expect the resistance to be so great. Moreover, the opposition voices mainly came from old members of the family and conservative forces. These people had deep-rooted ideas, which made him feel powerless to refute.

Xia Lin held Ren Xiaoyao's hand tightly, feeling the coldness and trembling in his palm. She knew that he was full of anger and unwillingness at the moment, but she also knew that impulse would not solve any problems, but would only make things worse.

She gently patted the back of Ren Xiaoyao's hand, signaling him to calm down. Then she took a deep breath and said loudly, "My dear elders, I understand your feelings and respect our family traditions. However, the times are changing, and our family must keep pace with the times. Blindly sticking to the old ways will only hold us back..."

However, before she could finish, she was interrupted by a sharp voice.

"Shut up! You have no right to speak here!" The speaker was the second young master's mother. She had always held a grudge against Xia Lin, believing that it was she who had bewitched her son and made him get closer and closer to Ren Xiaoyao. Now that she saw that Xia Lin dared to refute the Great Elder in public, she was immediately furious and scolded her without any hesitation.

Xia Lin's face turned pale. She knew that her position in this family was awkward. After all, she was just an "outsider" and had no right to participate in discussions about family affairs. But she was unwilling to watch Ren Xiaoyao fight alone, and even more unwilling to see the family decline because of internal strife.

She bit her lip and wanted to argue again, but Ren Xiaoyao gently pulled her away, signaling her not to say anything more.

Ren Xiaoyao knew that this plan would not be passed today. He took a deep breath, suppressed the anger in his heart, and scanned everyone present with a determined gaze. He slowly said, "Everyone, I..."

Before he could finish his words, he heard a crisp voice coming from the corner: "Wait!"

Everyone looked in the direction of the voice and saw the previously silent Third Young Miss standing up. A hint of hesitation and struggle crossed her face, but her eyes were remarkably determined. Everyone's eyes were fixed on the Third Young Miss. This usually gentle and quiet girl, rarely expressing her opinions on family matters, was now like a blade of grass swaying in the wind and rain, weak yet possessing a stubborn strength. Facing the inquiring gazes of the crowd, the Third Young Miss twisted her fingers nervously and whispered, "I... I think Brother Xiaoyao's plan isn't completely unreasonable..."

As soon as she finished speaking, the second young master's mother sneered: "Third Miss, you are still young and don't understand family affairs. Don't fool around!" Other family members who supported the eldest elder also echoed her. For a moment, the voices of accusation and questioning once again drowned out the third young lady's weak support.

The third young lady's face flushed red. She wanted to refute, but didn't know where to start. Tears gradually welled up in her eyes. She bit her lips in grievance and finally lowered her head.

The non-family steward, who had been silent until then, narrowed his eyes slightly. He observed everyone present, taking in every shift in their expressions. He was loyal to the family, but he was also more aware of the predicament it faced. He also understood that while Ren Xiaoyao's proposal was radical, it might be the family's only way out. However, supporting Ren Xiaoyao meant offending the conservative forces led by the Great Elder, a risk he had to carefully weigh.

Ren Xiaoyao saw all of this and knew that convincing these stubborn family members today would be a near-impossible task. A raging fire ignited within him. He knew that if he wanted to change his family's fate and protect the people he cherished, he could no longer sit idly by and let others manipulate him.

He took a deep breath, looked at the Great Elder with a determined gaze, and said word by word, "Great Elder, fellow elders, I know my plan breaks centuries of family tradition, and it may be difficult for you to accept it right now. But I believe my plan will benefit the family and everyone present. I will give you three days to consider it. After three days, I will meet you at the family competition arena..."

Having said this, he suddenly paused, swept his sharp eyes over the crowd, and a confident smile appeared at the corner of his mouth, but he did not continue.

The air in the hall seemed to freeze. Ren Xiaoyao's words were like a stone dropped into a calm lake, stirring up ripples. Everyone was startled by his sudden pause and meaningful smile, their eyes filled with confusion and uneasiness.

The Great Elder frowned, confused as to what Ren Xiaoyao was up to, but the unease within him only grew stronger. The Second Young Master, on the other hand, was filled with disdain; in his view, Ren Xiaoyao was merely bluffing. The Third Young Lady looked at Ren Xiaoyao with worry. She knew he was plotting something, but she was even more worried that he would anger the conservative factions within the family, bringing even greater trouble upon herself.

The butler from another family, who had been observing everyone's reactions, was now in a state of turmoil. He saw in Ren Xiaoyao's eyes an unprecedented determination and confidence, a resolve that would not give up until his goal was achieved. He realized that Ren Xiaoyao was not joking; he truly intended to challenge the family's authority and change its fate in his own way.

The mysterious man hid in the shadows, taking it all in. He looked at Ren Xiaoyao with great interest, his lips slightly raised in a playful smile.

"Three days from now, I'll be at the family arena..." Ren Xiaoyao deliberately stretched out his words, stirring everyone's curiosity. He glanced around, finally settling on the Great Elder, and spoke word by word, "I have an announcement..."