Married at First Sight Chapter 4388

Yangyang asked in confusion.

His mother had once opened a breakfast shop and later a restaurant, both located in Wancheng and close to his aunt’s house. Because of that, he could often see his aunt and cousin.

When his mother was too busy to pick him up, his aunt or cousin would come for him.

He loved his current life.

He didn’t want to move to Jiangcheng.

Although he had visited Jiangcheng before, it felt unfamiliar and never truly like home. Winters there were also much colder.

Liberty hugged her son tightly and said softly, “No, sweetheart. Mom carries a heavy responsibility now. She’s the head of a family, and she must take care of everyone and lead the family’s company out of trouble.”

Even if she couldn’t restore the Feng family to its former glory, she wanted to make it much better than it was now.

Liberty also planned to adjust the benefits given to the clan members.

She intended to place young, capable members in suitable positions so they could thrive and shine.

At the same time, she had to firmly suppress powerful side branches—like the Long family from H City, X Province—to prevent them from seizing power. This meant she needed to become even stronger.

Only by doing so could she command respect and ensure stability. As long as she remained in charge, no one would dare to rebel.

Those in leadership must know how to balance kindness and authority. They shouldn’t only suppress their subordinates but also reward them appropriately.

Now that Liberty had stepped into the role of patriarch, she admitted that Feng Yue, the former patriarch, had done a lot to consolidate power.

After reviewing Feng Yue’s approach, she decided not to make sweeping changes but to maintain his management style.

However, unlike Feng Yue, she would not eliminate talented young people, nor would she resort to ruthless measures.

If they were willing to follow and remain loyal to her, she would offer them opportunities. If they preferred to venture out and explore broader horizons, she would support their decision.

Her philosophy was much like Kathryn’s original approach; Kathryn had never intended to use force unnecessarily.

It was Feng Yue who had been responsible for eliminating the most powerful troublemakers who could gather followers.

It should be said that Feng Yue personally eliminated all the powerful troublemakers who were capable of rallying others.

As the saying goes, those who plant trees will eventually enjoy the shade.

By eliminating those threats, Feng Yue shocked the entire clan into submission. No one dared to harbor ambitions for fear of losing their life.

This allowed Kathryn and later Liberty to inherit a position where power and financial resources were almost entirely concentrated in the hands of the family head.

Old Fei often said that during the time of the previous patriarch, the Feng family was even more prosperous, and that Feng Yue’s abilities were not as strong as her eldest sister’s.

In truth, the rise and fall of a family is natural.

Ups and downs are part of life.

It’s unfair to claim Feng Yue was completely incapable. Rather, it reflects the changing times. When a company’s transformation doesn’t align with market trends, failure becomes likely.

During its transition, Feng Group lost its leading edge in the industry but still managed to reap considerable benefits.

It’s clear that Feng Yue also worked very hard to grow the company.

However, Feng Yue’s greatest stain was the blood on her hands: she killed her eldest sister’s family, who had raised her, and later silenced many others who knew the truth.

“Mom, I still like living here,” Yangyang said after thinking it over.

He realized he loved Wancheng more.

He had been born and raised in Guancheng, and all his family was here.

“Mom, can’t you find a way to move your work back? I don’t want to move. I don’t want to go to Jiangcheng. It feels unfamiliar, and I don’t have any friends there.”

Liberty gently replied, “You can always make new friends.”

“You’re still young and can adapt easily. Once you start school in September, it’ll only take two weeks before you make new friends.”