novelhk Chapter 1185: Loss of Power
Chapter 1185: Loss of Power
However, he soon realized that he had underestimated Xiao Mingyang's strength.
"It seems that Grandpa's tolerance is still superior. If my company were devoured like this, I would definitely go crazy." Xiao Mingyang said casually, admiring Xiao Jincheng's forbearance.
"Look at what you're saying. You'll definitely be in charge of the Xiao Group in the future, so it's perfectly understandable that you want to use the company to realize your ideas now. If you have any other good ideas, you can discuss them with me, and I'll give you some suggestions."
"Grandpa is so considerate of his juniors, it's truly touching. But unfortunately, I might have to disappoint him, because I'm about to take over the Xiao family business and become its master!"
Xiao Jincheng suppressed the urge to vomit blood and forced a smile, "Of course you can. Grandpa went through so much trouble to bring you back, wasn't it so that you could take over the family business? It's great that you've come to your senses now!"
Xiao Mingyang could see the embarrassment in Xiao Jincheng's eyes. A wicked smile appeared on his lips as he slowly said, "It's truly touching that Grandpa can accept my rudeness. However, I forgot to tell you that I've already sold those two pharmaceutical factories you owned at a low price, and the Swiss bank account has also been transferred to my name."
"Oh, right, there are a few other estates that I don't think are being managed very well. I was worried that Grandpa would be angry, so I put them under my name as well, thinking that I could return them to Grandpa after the profits are made. I wonder if Grandpa is satisfied with this arrangement?"
Xiao Mingyang's move can be described as cutting off Xiao Jincheng's lifeline. He has cut off all of Xiao Jincheng's escape routes, and now Xiao Jincheng has been completely sidelined, leaving him as nothing more than an empty shell.
His hand, hidden under the covers, slowly clenched. Even in his fury, Xiao Jincheng calmed down and said slowly, "Young man, don't go too far!"
With his long legs draped over the coffee table, Xiao Mingyang smiled disdainfully, his voice full of provocation: "I'm doing this because I have the power to kill you! Grandpa, just face reality and enjoy your retirement in peace, wouldn't that be better? Don't worry, I won't be as cold-hearted as you. At the very least, I will still fulfill my obligations and take care of you in your old age!"
"Cough-cough-"
Before he could even speak, Xiao Jincheng started coughing violently, his face turning red, and he could no longer finish his sentence.
With cold, emotionless eyes, Xiao Mingyang sized up Xiao Jincheng. He clasped his hands in front of him and said, "Grandpa, are you feeling unwell? Should I call a doctor for you?"
Xiao Jincheng coughed for a long time, his eyes were bloodshot, and he stared fiercely at Xiao Mingyang, saying, "Young man, don't be so arrogant so early. Do you really think I can't do anything to you? Hmph, so what if you are the major shareholder? So what if you control the Xiao family? I am the head of the family here. As long as I am not dead, I am the one who makes the final decision!"
Amused, Xiao Mingyang nodded in agreement and said, "Grandpa is right. To the outside world, you are indeed the head of the Xiao family. But what if the Xiao family is destroyed? Who will care about you as the head of the family then?"
Xiao Jincheng's expression hardened, and he asked warily, "What do you mean by that?!"
With a dangerous smirk playing on his lips, Xiao Mingyang fiddled with the cups on the coffee table and said nonchalantly, "As the saying goes, if you walk by the river long enough, you're bound to get your shoes wet. Grandpa has done so many bad things, there must be some evidence against you. If I were to expose everything you've done, what do you think would happen to the Xiao family?"
Turning his head to the side, Xiao Jincheng snorted nonchalantly, "As long as I dare to do it, I have the ability to handle things!"
"The reason you are so confident is because you don't know that I have already exported the company's financial statements!"
"So what if you get those things?" Xiao Jincheng said dismissively. "They mean nothing at all."
Pointing his finger at his chin, Xiao Mingyang said thoughtfully, "You can indeed handle the company's original accounts before I join. But what if I already had access to this data before I even joined the company?"
Flipping open a few pages casually, Xiao Mingyang said nonchalantly, "These are the company's tax returns from last year. There are a few interesting things on them. Why is it that what should be a profit is shown as a deficit on this report? Also, the huge amount of money invested in the stock market on the books coincides exactly with the employees' unpaid year-end bonuses. What a coincidence!"
“I consulted several experts in this field, and they told me that what Grandpa did constitutes tax evasion! Under British law, such a large amount could result in a life sentence!”
Looking at the few pages of paper in Xiao Mingyang's hand, Xiao Jincheng's face turned pale and then red. After a long while, he gritted his teeth and said, "You're framing me!"
"Whether it's a frame-up or not, we can leave it to the court to decide! If someone else submitted these materials, perhaps you can suppress them with your own methods. But what if I submitted them? I'm afraid our Xiao family will be in the newspapers again!"
Xiao Mingyang spoke casually, as if discussing something insignificant. This attitude infuriated Xiao Jincheng, who clenched his fists and demanded angrily, "What good will it do you to destroy the Xiao family?!"
Xiao Mingyang looked at Xiao Jincheng seriously and said in a serious tone, "Only by destroying the Xiao family can we put an end to Grandpa's hopes. Only then can you rest and recuperate in peace. Only then can I be at ease!"
A sweet taste rose in his throat, and Xiao Jincheng felt something welling up inside him. Not wanting to show weakness in front of Xiao Mingyang, he forced back the blood, his voice hoarse as he said, "Xiao Mingyang, you're destroying your own arm. Sooner or later, you'll regret it!"
But the angrier Xiao Jincheng got, the more smug Xiao Mingyang became. He looked at the dying old man defiantly and said, "No one is plotting against our family of three anymore. What is there to regret? I actually hope that day comes soon!"
Although Xiao Jincheng really wanted to teach this brat a lesson, he sadly discovered that Xiao Mingyang had already taken all his trump cards, and now he had nothing left but a broken body.
He never imagined that Xiao Jincheng, who had lived a life of glory, would be defeated by this young upstart! He was truly unwilling to accept it!!
His fierce gaze fixed on Xiao Mingyang slowly vanished, and the pillar that had sustained Xiao Jincheng's spirit was gradually disappearing. He withered away, like a leaf that had dried up quickly, leaving onlookers with a sense of profound sorrow.
Xiao Jincheng softened his voice, with a hint of pleading, and said, "Mingyang, I can let go, but please don't gamble with the future of the Xiao family! Since you don't like it here, then go back. Grandpa won't force you to do anything anymore, but I only hope that you can give the Xiao family a way out!"