When Yin Yongde called Yan Yue, he was already in Fengcheng. He didn't say much on the phone, just hoping that Yan Yue could go home for lunch. Yan Yue agreed.

After hanging up the phone, Yin Yongde leaned on the chair and started coughing. He had been feeling a little unwell these days, and just now, in order to prevent Yan Yue from hearing it on the phone, he had been trying hard not to cough. In the past, his body was well maintained, but since Yin Ya's accident, he found that he was a little powerless. When Yan Shihui passed the collected information about Yan Yue to him, this heavy blow made his body completely collapse. He was reluctant to admit it, but he had to admit that Ah Yue no longer trusted him.

He should have known that Ayue's personality was exactly the same as his grandfather's when he was young. How could he tolerate Xiaoya, that girl, being so self-righteous and dominating him? He looked at Qinglan and Yan Shihui and felt that they were too partial to Ayue, but when it came to him, he was still confused. This was the case when he agreed to let Xiaoya go to Hepu out of weakness, and it was also the case when he supported Xiaoya in the board of directors. Even though he never had the idea of ​​letting Xiaoya replace Ayue, his behavior gave a signal to those around him - Ayue's position had been shaken. And that blind date at the Lu family... Yin Yongde smiled bitterly. It was he who pushed Ayue away step by step.

The housekeeper knocked gently at the door, interrupting Yin Yongde's thoughts. He looked embarrassed and whispered, "The young lady is making a lot of noise in the room."

The young lady the housekeeper was talking about was Yin Qinglan. This time when he returned to Fengcheng, Yin Yongde forced her to come back with him. Hearing Yin Qinglan making a scene, Yin Yongde said coldly, "Let her make a scene. She is fifty years old and has no brains at all."

The housekeeper realized that Yin Yongde was serious and left quietly. In the study, Yin Yongde sighed and regretted again. He really shouldn't have spoiled Qinglan when he was young. Now he is in his fifties, but he still lives in his own world and does whatever he wants. He can still take care of Qinglan while he is alive, but what will happen to Qinglan once he is gone? Will he rely on Xiaoya or on that gigolo? Qinglan listens to that man in everything. No matter how much he leaves for Qinglan, it will probably be swindled away in two days. Without his protection, without money and property, and relying only on Xiaoya's mother, can Qinglan still live so comfortably?

Yin Yongde shook his head. He had recently come to realize that he was old and didn't have much time left. No matter how he had planned before, things were completely out of control now. Whether it was He Pu, Qing Lan, or A Yue, he had to make a choice.

With a long sigh, Yin Yongde left the study. He had made countless choices in his life, but none of them was as difficult as this one. He walked down the stairs step by step, and there was the sound of a car in the yard. Ah Yue had arrived.

"Grandpa."

Yan Yue stood politely in front of Yin Yongde. Because he had signed a contract in the morning, he was dressed very formally today. The well-fitting suit made him look tall and handsome.

Yin Yongde didn't say anything for a while, just looked at Yan Yue quietly. Since when did Ah Yue come back to China less and less, and was more willing to stay abroad. In fact, there were signs of all this a long time ago, but he just couldn't see it. He smiled bitterly in his heart, "Ah Yue is here, and the kitchen has prepared all your favorite dishes today. Let's eat first, and after dinner, grandpa has something to tell you."

"good."

Yan Yue has always been a man of few words in front of his family. After agreeing, he had nothing more to say.

Yin Yongde felt bitter, but he didn't know what to say. He used to think that Qinglan and Ayue were becoming increasingly distant, but in fact, he was the same. The two finished their meal in silence and turned from the dining room to the study. Yin Yongde looked at Yan Yue, "Ayue, have you heard about Xiaoya's situation?"

He asked in a roundabout way, and Yan Yue lowered his eyes slightly to hide the sarcasm in his eyes. It has been a month since Yin Ya got into trouble, and he didn't believe that grandpa didn't know what he had done. Yan Yue thought it was really boring to beat around the bush like this, so he calmly said directly: "If grandpa wants to talk about Yin Ya's bribery, I probably knew about it earlier than anyone else."

As Yan Yue finished speaking, the atmosphere in the room suddenly turned cold. It was as if the air had become stagnant and weighed heavily on them.

Yin Yongde was caught off guard by Yan Yue's directness. He looked at Yan Yue deeply and sighed, "Ayue, you have grown up." There were too many emotions in this sentence, bitter, complicated, and relieved... Yin Yongde did not blame Yan Yue, nor did he ask any questions, but just calmly narrated: "Qinglan was very sad after Xiaoya's accident. Although she was not a good mother to you, Ayue, she loved Xiaoya deeply."

These words sounded quite ironic to Yan Yue. He did not speak, and Yin Yongde did not seem to need Yan Yue to speak, and continued: "Qinglan has thought of many ways to get Xiaoya out during this period. But Xiaoya's case has caused a big stir, and it involves drug safety, so the higher-ups take it very seriously. Qinglan has asked a lawyer, and once Xiaoya is convicted of bribery, she will have to go to jail for at least three years. A few days ago, Qinglan found Shihui, hoping that Shihui could help Xiaoya. Shihui put forward a condition, he wants all of Qinglan's shares in exchange for Xiaoya's freedom."

Yin Qinglan went to Yan Shihui in the hope of finding someone to help Yin Ya take the blame. After all, Yin Ya had only been in Hepu for a short time. As long as a senior executive came forward to admit that Yin Ya's behavior was instructed by him, Yin Ya could reduce the charges on the grounds of being a puppet. Yin Qinglan had already found the candidate. The other party wanted money, and she had plenty of money. But Yan Shihui was the chairman of Hepu, and Yan Shihui had to cooperate in this matter. If Yan Shihui sabotaged, Yin Ya would add another charge to the charge of bribery. In this case, whether Yan Shihui took advantage of the situation or had bad intentions, Yin Qinglan could not refuse his request for Yin Ya.

Yin Yongde glanced at Yan Yue when he got to this point. Yan Yue looked normal, and no idea could be seen from his face. Yin Yongde hoped that Yan Yue would say something, but Yan Yue could not speak for a long time. He sighed, gave up the idea of ​​guessing Yan Yue, and continued: "Your father owns 35% of Hepu's shares, and Qinglan and I own 35% in total, of which 15% belongs to Qinglan. I said that whether it is my 20% or Qinglan's 15%, it should belong to you, Ayue, and no one can take it away. Xiaoya did something wrong, and she should bear the responsibility herself, and she cannot exchange your things for hers."

Yin Yongde's last few words were very decisive. He said directly, "I have already found a lawyer to transfer all the shares under my and Qinglan's names to your name, Ayue. Ayue, you just need to sign it later."

Hearing this, Yan Yue showed a surprised look on his face for the first time. In fact, before coming here, Yan Yue had imagined what his grandfather would say to him, and Yin Ya's matter was a topic they could not avoid. Of course, around this topic, his grandfather had to make a choice, and he and Yin Ya's grandfather obviously had to give up one. Whether his grandfather gave up him or Yin Ya, Yan Yue was mentally prepared. What surprised him was not that his grandfather chose him, but that his grandfather's behavior was less dragging than before, and it was a bit too straightforward.

Noticing the look on Yan Yue's face, Yin Yongde's expression became complicated. He looked at Yan Yue with a wry smile, his tone lowered. "Ayue, your grandmother passed away early, and I only have Qinglan as my daughter. I have spoiled her since she was a child and she has been spoiled and willful. She never knew how to take care of other people's emotions, and she grew up smoothly. Later, she and Shihui broke up, and I felt sorry for her, so I couldn't help but indulge her a little more. She found that man and gave birth to Xiaoya, and she didn't fulfill her mother's responsibilities to you. I saw all this, but I was soft-hearted and couldn't do anything about your mother. Qinglan has grown older over the years, but her temper is still the same as when she was young. I can protect her when I'm alive, but what if I'm gone? That man is unreliable, what will happen to your mother?"

In the past, Yin Yongde thought that Yan Yue was Qinglan's son after all, and there was no overnight hatred between mother and son. Moreover, he firmly believed that Ayue would inherit Hepu, and Qinglan would hold 15% of the shares by then, and Ayue should take good care of Qinglan both publicly and privately. But he never expected that Ayue's idea was not to inherit Hepu but to destroy Hepu. Without Hepu to tie Ayue down, he could only rely on the shallow mother-son relationship between him and Qinglan, and Qinglan was of that kind of personality, so it was hard to say how much Ayue could protect Qinglan.

He knew in his heart that things were out of control now, and no matter whether it was Qinglan or Xiaoya, they could only rely on Ayue in the future. He took a step back now, which would be good for Qinglan and Xiaoya in the long run. As long as Ayue took over the 35% stake, he would definitely protect Qinglan in the future. If Qinglan lived well, Xiaoya would not be able to bear the great injustice. After thinking about it, Yin Yongde revealed a barely perceptible pleading in his tone, "Ayue?"

Yan Yue was silent for a moment, then said, "I will set up a fund for my mother, which will be enough for her to have food and clothing. As for the beneficiaries of the fund in the future, it will be up to my mother to designate them herself."

He obviously agreed to Yin Yongde's arrangement. Yin Yongde breathed a sigh of relief and laughed for the first time in a few days. The two of them reached an agreement and it only took a few minutes to sign the agreement. The lawyer had been waiting next door, and Yin Yongde had even found a notary.

After everything was done, Yan Yue prepared to leave.

Yin Yongde stopped him before he left, "A Yue... I heard that you have someone you like?"

Yan Yue nodded, with no intention of hiding anything.

Yin Yongde forced a smile, "Your name is Lu Lingxi, right? Bring him home sometime so that grandpa can meet you."

Yan Yue paused, then nodded and said, "Okay."

As soon as he left, Yin Yongde sat back on his chair with a wry smile. It was all Qinglan and Shihui's fault. If it wasn't for the influence of her parents, how could Ayue be unwilling to get married and fall in love with a man? In the past, Yin Yongde could still take care of it, but now...will Ayue still listen to him?

Yan Yue walked out of the study room and didn't care what his grandfather thought. He never thought that family would be an obstacle between him and Xiaoxi. He didn't think so before, and he didn't think so now. He didn't leave immediately, but turned to the third floor. Although his grandfather didn't say it clearly, his words implied that he hoped he could see his mother. Yan Yue understood what his grandfather meant. Yin Qinglan was his mother no matter what. He would ensure that his mother had enough food and clothing as his grandfather wished, but that was all.

Yan Yue did not reach out to knock on the door of the room on the third floor. From the room next to the door, there was a constant sound of heavy objects falling to the ground, interspersed with his mother's angry scolding.

Yan Yue was silent for a moment, then turned and left.

"Hello, Angie?"

After leaving the Yin family mansion, Yan Yue contacted An Jie immediately.

"Boss, what's up?"

"Please help me contact Chen Xiuyuan. I want to sell my shares in Hepu."