Chapter 682 Noah's Reluctance

Looking at Yan Huai's expression, Xie Shu said, "You've been in Jiangcheng for so long this time. Does Miss Tang know your identity now?"

"I don't know." Yan Huai shook his head calmly.

Xie Shu laughed and said, "You're keeping it a secret. So what's your excuse for coming back this time?"

"My friend here is in trouble, I'm here to help."

"This isn't a solution. She'll find out sooner or later."

"I don't know how to tell her. I just want to wait until the agreement is over."

"Then you'll have to stay there for a long time, right? Xiao Huai, your father is not young anymore, you should help him share more of the burden..."

"I will balance my time well, so you don't have to worry about this, mom."

"..." Xie Shu sighed, "You shouldn't have concealed your identity and deceived others in the first place."

Yan Huai added, "My mother-in-law doesn't know about the agreement between us. She has hinted to me many times that I should shift my work focus to China. Shishi is her only daughter, and she won't let Shishi go abroad with me."

Xie Shu was stunned. "Now, in your mother-in-law's eyes, you are an orphan, so it is naturally better for you to stay in Jiangcheng. Perhaps, after she knows your identity and knows that your parents are here, we can discuss it."

"My mother-in-law is very protective. If she knew my identity, she would not allow Shishi to come here." Yan Huai smiled. "This is under ideal circumstances. Under unideal circumstances, she would separate Shishi and me."

Xie Shu: “…”

Thinking of the conflict between Ilia and Tang Shishi, she was silent for a moment. "I understand your mother-in-law's feelings, but your career is here..."

It’s not that Xie Shu is reluctant to part with his son, but the family business is there, and Yan Huai wants to focus on Jiangcheng. The clan members here will not agree unless Yan Huai gives up the inheritance.

"It's okay, I'll just run back and forth a few more times."

Xie Shu sighed, "As long as you think it's okay."

After sending Xie Shu to the car, Yan Huai watched the car drive away and returned to the hospital ward.

He glanced at Ilia lying on the hospital bed, told the servants to take good care of her, and then went to the company.

Yan Huai came out of the elevator and just stepped into the office floor when he ran into his cousin Noah.

Noah was wearing a well-tailored dark suit and had a gentle smile on his face.

Seeing Yan Huai, he walked up quickly and extended his hand enthusiastically: "Brother, you're back! Welcome!"

Yan Huai smiled slightly, held Noah's hand, and said in a calm tone: "Thank you, Noah."

"Uncle is really something. Ilia's illness has nothing to do with you, but he insisted on transferring you to the Country Z branch. Thank you for your hard work, brother. Now Uncle has transferred you back, right?"

Yan Huai nodded: "Yes, I heard that the several projects you have been responsible for recently are progressing very smoothly. I am very happy for you."

A hint of pride flashed in Noah's eyes, but he hid it and said modestly, "No, it's all a team effort. I just did my part."

Yan Huai patted Noah's shoulder and said sincerely: "Don't be modest, your ability is obvious to everyone. I am relieved that the company has a capable person like you."

Hearing Yan Huai say this in the tone of the future person in charge of the company, Noah's smile froze, and his tone was a little stiff, "How can I compare to you, brother? As soon as you came back, Uncle gave you the project with Eagle Eye Technology. It's obvious that he has great trust in your ability."

Yan Huai smiled but did not deny it. He just said, "According to your current progress, after a few more years of experience, you will definitely surpass me."

Although it sounded like a compliment, Nuoyan's face darkened involuntarily.

After a few pleasantries, Yan Huai walked straight to his office.

Noah stood there, watching Yan Huai's back disappear at the end of the corridor. The smile on his face gradually disappeared, replaced by a gloomy look.

He returned to his office, closed the door, sat in his chair, and tapped his fingers unconsciously on the table.

He kept saying how much he valued him, but as soon as Yan Huai came back, he took over an important project. Noah snorted in his heart.

After all, he is my biological son.

Because of this, no matter how hard he tried, it was all in vain.

Noah clenched his fists, a trace of unwillingness and anger flashed in his eyes.

Fortunately, he had already seen through Uncle's true face and did not have any expectations.

Dad is right. Only by kicking Yan Huai out can he get the opportunity to control the family business.

When Noah returned home in the evening, his face was still gloomy.

Alice is pruning branches in the living room. She has spent a lot of money to install a mechanical finger on her hand and is in the practice stage of adapting.

Just recently, she and Noah held a wedding and became husband and wife.

Seeing him come back, Alice looked up and asked, "Why are you so late today? Is work not going well?"

Noah took off his coat and threw it on the sofa, saying in an irritable tone: "Caesar is back."

Alice paused, and the flower branch in her hand fell to the ground. Her broken fingers seemed to still ache slightly.

A trace of hatred flashed in her eyes, and she bent down to pick up the flower branch. "Isn't this just right?"

"I just can't accept that he took over the Hawkeye project as soon as he came back. I worked so hard, but in the end I'm still not as good as him, my own son."

"Of course, they were a family then. You were just an outsider to them." Alice smiled. "Even if Ilia was that stupid, she would have more resources in the company than you."

Noah pounded his leg hard. "By the way, I heard that Ilia was hospitalized after a car accident. She's seriously injured. She probably can't participate in our plan. This is a good thing, so she won't betray us."

Noah still couldn't let go of his uncle's biological daughter, Ilia.

Alice shook her head slightly. "I know Ilia. She hates Caesar to death and won't betray us."

She added, "Ilia must be involved in our plan. This is our first layer of insurance. Besides, it will be more convenient for her to take action."

If something happened along the way, Old Wilson would either punish Ilia as well or let them both go.

"But Ilia is lying in bed right now, I'm afraid she can't help us."

Alice shook her head disapprovingly. "It's okay. I'll go to the hospital to see her tomorrow and talk to her. It doesn't necessarily have to be her doing it herself. The servants at home won't arouse suspicion."

Noah pondered for a moment and finally nodded: "Okay, then do as you say. Complete the plan as soon as possible. Uncle is sixty years old this year, and we don't have much time."

Two years before old Wilson retires, he will inevitably gradually delegate power to the next head of the family. Once Yan Huai takes over all the power, they will have no chance.

Alice said softly, "Don't worry, I'll take care of it."

The next day, in the hospital ward.

After breakfast, Yan Huai, Xie Shu and the old Wilson family came to the hospital to visit Ilia.

Coincidentally, Ilia was awake now, eating breakfast under the care of the servants.

Now, she can only eat some easily digestible liquid food, such as soup and porridge.

"Dad, Mom, you're here." Ilia greeted them.

Seeing that Ilia looked much better, Xie Shu smiled and said, "We came to see you. You should have breakfast first."

"Well," Ilia's face froze when she saw Yan Huai behind them, "Brother, you're here too."