Chapter 299 Provocation

It was late at night when Kenneth Fok returned to the company.

He sat in his office, looking out at the night view of the port city, his mind still replaying the events of the evening.

My fourth uncle would actually do something like kidnapping.

Although he had long known that his fourth uncle was not a good person, he did not expect him to be so crazy.

The secretary knocked on the door and came in, carrying a cup of hot tea.

"Mr. Huo, have some hot tea to calm your nerves."

"Thanks."

Kenneth Fok took the teacup and took a sip.

The hot tea slid down his throat, easing his tense nerves slightly.

"Mr. Huo, there is a meeting at nine o'clock tomorrow morning to discuss cooperation with the Li Group."

"Okay, I understand."

After the secretary left, Kenneth Fok leaned back in his chair and closed his eyes to rest.

I'm so tired tonight.

However, the thought of his mother and Guan Yu working together to save him warmed his heart.

Guan Yu was truly good to his mother.

If it weren't for him tonight, the consequences would have been unimaginable.

Huo Qibang picked up his phone and sent a text message to Fang Lanxin.

"Mom, I'm fine now, you should get some rest."

Fang Lanxin replied quickly.

"Okay, you should go to sleep early too."

Kenneth Fok smiled and put down his phone.

The next morning, Kenneth Fok appeared in the conference room on time.

Representatives from the Lee Group are already waiting.

Leading the group was Li Mingxuan, the eldest son of the Li family, who was in his early thirties. He wore an expensive suit and gold-rimmed glasses, and looked like a refined scoundrel.

"Mr. Huo, I've long admired your name."

Li Mingxuan extended his hand.

Kenneth Fok shook hands with him.

"Young Master Li, you're too kind."

The two sat down and began discussing the collaboration.

This collaboration concerns a real estate project in the Gangcheng New Area, with an investment of up to 5 billion yuan.

The Huo family and the Li family each own 50% of the shares.

The negotiations went very smoothly.

Both parties had no objections to the terms of the cooperation.

Just as they were about to sign the contract, Li Mingxuan suddenly put down his pen.

"Mr. Huo, I have a question to ask."

"Please speak, Young Master Li."

"I heard that Mrs. Huo is dating Mr. Guan, the second son of the Guan Group."

Huo Qibang was stunned for a moment.

What does this issue have to do with cooperation?

"Yes, my mother did indeed end up with Guan Yu."

Li Mingxuan pushed up his glasses.

"Isn't Mr. Huo worried?"

What are you worried about?

"I'm worried that Lord Guan might use this relationship to gradually encroach on the Huo family's assets."

Li Mingxuan smiled gently.

"The Guan family and the Huo family have been fighting for twenty years. Now, Guan Yu is suddenly with Mrs. Huo. The timing is too coincidental."

"Mr. Huo, don't you think there's a problem with this?"

Huo Qibang's face darkened.

"Young Master Li, this is my family matter."

"I know, I was just trying to be helpful."

Li Mingxuan said.

"Mr. Huo, think about it, Guan Yu pursued Mrs. Huo for twenty years, why did he succeed at this very moment?"

"Because Mrs. Huo has just regained control of the Huo family and holds a large number of shares."

"Guan Yu had always wanted to enter the real estate industry, and the Huo family's resources in real estate were exactly what he needed."

"Do you think this could be a carefully orchestrated trap?"

Huo Qibang tightened his grip on the pen.

"Young Master Li, my mother isn't that kind of person."

“I didn’t say Mrs. Huo had a problem.”

Li Mingxuan said.

"I mean Lord Guan."

"Mr. Huo, think about it carefully. Haven't all the help Guan Yu has given the Huo family over the years been paving the way for what we have today?"

"He helped the Huo family, which made Mrs. Huo feel good about him."

"When the time is right, we'll take Mrs. Huo down and also seize the Huo family's resources."

"This tactic of retreating to advance is very clever."

Huo Qibang's expression grew increasingly grim.

He had considered what Li Mingxuan said.

I just don't want to think in that direction.

"Young Master Li, I believe that Master Guan is not that kind of person."

"Mr. Huo, the business world is like a battlefield."

Li Mingxuan said.

"Guan Yu was able to build the Guan Group to its current size; he was definitely not a soft-hearted person."

"Look at the situation now. After Master Guan and Mrs. Huo got together, the relationship between the Huo family and the Guan family has improved."

On the surface, this is a good thing.

"But in reality, the Guan family is gradually infiltrating the Huo family."

"Hasn't Mr. Huo noticed that many business partners have been inquiring about the relationship between the Huo and Guan families lately?"

"They are watching and waiting."

"What are we waiting for? For the Huo family to be swallowed up by the Guan family?"

Kenneth Fok stood up.

"Young Master Li, today's meeting is adjourned."

"I need to think about the contract some more."

Li Mingxuan also stood up, his face still bearing that gentle smile.

"President Huo, please don't be angry. I'm just telling the truth."

"As a partner, I have an obligation to remind you."

"After all, this collaboration involves a huge investment, and I need to ensure the stability of the Huo family."

"If problems arise within the Huo family, our Li family will also be affected."

Kenneth Fok took a deep breath.

"Don't worry, Young Master Li, the Huo family will be fine."

"That's good."

Li Mingxuan picked up his briefcase.

"Mr. Huo, I await your news."

After saying that, he left the conference room with his men.

Huo Qibang stood there alone, his mind a jumbled mess.

Li Mingxuan's words were like a thorn, stuck in his heart.

Did Guan Yu really approach my mother only for the Huo family's resources?

No, it won't happen.

He had seen the way Guan Yu looked at his mother.

That look in their eyes couldn't be faked.

But what Li Mingxuan said wasn't entirely without merit.

Fok Kai-pong tugged at his tie in frustration.

The secretary knocked and came in.

"Mr. Huo, Miss Huo has arrived."

Huo Siya pushed open the door and came in, carrying a food box in her hand.

"Brother, I've brought you lunch."

Kenneth Fok forced a smile.

Why are you here?

"My mother sent me to see you."

Huo Siya placed the food box on the table.

“Mom said you were frightened last night, so she asked me to make you some soup.”

Kenneth Fok opened the food box, inside was a bowl of steaming soup.

It's his favorite slow-cooked soup.

"Mom, really, I'm not a child anymore."

Though he said that, Huo Qibang felt a warmth in his heart.

"By the way, brother, I ran into Li Mingxuan downstairs when I came here earlier."

Huo Siya said.

"He greeted me, but his smile looked really fake."

I've always disliked that person.

Kenneth Fok took a sip of soup.

"Why"

"I can't quite put my finger on it, but I just feel that he's a very hypocritical person."

Huo Siya said.

"They're all smiles on the surface, but who knows what they're up to behind the scenes."

"Brother, you need to be careful when you discuss cooperation with him."

Kenneth Fok nodded.

"I know."

Huo Siya looked at her brother and felt that something was off about him today.

"Brother, what's wrong? You look like you have something on your mind."

"nothing."

"That's a lie."

Huo Siya said.

"We grew up together, how could I not tell you were troubled?"

"Speak, what's wrong?"

Huo Qibang hesitated for a moment, but still told his sister what Li Mingxuan had said.

Upon hearing this, Huo Siya slammed her hand on the table in anger.

"This Li Mingxuan is simply trying to sow discord!"

"Brother, you don't actually believe his nonsense, do you?"

"I……"

Kenneth Fok was speechless.

Huo Siya looked at her brother and suddenly understood.

"Brother, do you really doubt Guan Yu?"

“I have no doubt.”