Tycoon Stepdad's Popularity (Part-1)

102 (ii)

Lin Yi, having nothing better to do, packed the pastries they made that morning into a box and headed to the Huo Group.

He was going to visit.

However, Lin Yi's timing was unfortunate.

As he approached Huo Jihan's office, he heard someone inside speaking ill of him.

The office door had soundproofing, so only faint voices could be heard. Lin Yi leaned against the wall and listened casually.

Inside the office, Huo Jihan sat behind his desk, holding a document and reading it intently without looking at the person standing opposite him.

That person felt slightly awkward but, relying on their status as an elder in the Huo family, became more assertive. "Jihan, I don't mean to meddle, but your Lin Yi is really too undisciplined. How could he become a shareholder in Zhuang Entertainment so publicly? Your cousin is also investing in an entertainment company, which happens to be a rival of Zhuang Entertainment. Isn't Lin Yi undermining your cousin's efforts?"

Huo Jihan turned a page of the document, showing no reaction.

The elder felt even more awkward.

However, the Huo family was large, and such attempts to sow discord were not uncommon.

Those who relied on Huo Jihan for survival were eager to gain more benefits from him.

After all, the Huo family was under Huo Jihan's absolute control; whatever he said went.

Seeing no response from Huo Jihan, the elder tried again. "Jihan, are you listening to me?"

Finally, Huo Jihan lifted his dark eyes to look at him.

The elder was momentarily stunned by those empty black eyes and regretted coming.

But since he had already spoken, he continued, "Jihan, I'm not criticizing you, but you're being too lenient with Lin Yi. Zhuang Entertainment took him in as a shareholder because of his connection to the Huo family. If you keep indulging him without any restrictions, who knows what he might do in your name."

Huo Jihan's expression turned cold. "Finished?"

The elder shuddered, hesitating whether to continue. After a moment, he forced himself to say, "We're all family, sharing the same blood. I'm just giving you honest advice."

Implying that Lin Yi was an outsider.

Huo Jihan spoke coldly, "Uncle Five, you seem overly concerned lately. Why don't you retire abroad?"

Uncle Five's face paled with fear.

Retiring abroad was essentially exile. There were precedents where those who offended Huo Jihan were exiled to troubled regions, living a miserable life.

Uncle Five dared not speak ill of Lin Yi anymore and hastily changed his tune. "Actually, I think it's fine for you two youngsters to get along well. I'm old, so I won't meddle anymore."

Saying this, he handed a document to Huo Jihan and changed the subject. "Here's a resolution unanimously passed by the board. Sign it if you have no objections."

This resolution pertained to his position within the group. Once signed by Huo Jihan, he would advance further.

Huo Jihan glanced at the document, showing no reaction.

At that moment, the office door was knocked twice.

Huo Jihan responded, "Come in."

Soon, the door opened, and Lin Yi appeared at the entrance.