The eldest son hurriedly ran into the room, fetched a chair, and placed it behind the old patriarch. Then he ran back into the room and brought out another chair.
This chair, however, was placed behind Zhao Tiezhu.
The two chairs were set parallel to each other, signaling that Zhao Tiezhu's status was now equal to that of the old patriarch.
Regarding this, none of those present had any objections.
Keep in mind that Zhao Tiezhu was not only the old patriarch's benefactor but could also be considered the benefactor of the entire Chen Family Village. If Zhao Tiezhu mentioned he wanted to sit on the roof, there would immediately be people ready to carry him up there on a palanquin.
Once both were seated, the old patriarch turned his head and glanced at Zhao Tiezhu with a gentle look, then turned to face the villagers gathered in the courtyard of the villa.
The old patriarch coughed once, and then said, "Ahem, everyone, I am the chieftain of Chen Family Village!"