An elderly man with white hair took off his gold-rimmed glasses and rubbed his temples.

"So, Lu Yi really is Lu Zhengming's son?"

The secretary handed over an appraisal report with both hands.

He bowed respectfully and said, "Yes, sir, but Lu Yi grew up in his adoptive parents' home. The Lu family did not raise him."

“I also inquired with the Lu family’s housekeeper through an acquaintance, and a few months ago, Lu Yi was indeed living in the Lu family.”

"However, the Lu family ignored him and arranged for him to live in a small storage room in the backyard. Later, Lu Yi could not bear it and ran away from home."

Huo Xiao narrowed his eyes and snorted.

"Lu Zhengming is notorious among the major families in Jiangzhou for his ruthlessness and greed!"

The secretary stammered a few times, seemingly wanting to say something but then stopping herself.

"What else did you find? Tell me!"

The secretary nodded and said, "Old Xu said that the Lu family dotes on that adopted son, and the daughters also favor him, which is puzzling."

Huo Xiao calmly replied, "What's so hard to understand? That adopted son has been raised by them since he was a child; he's a matter of face for the Lu family..."

At this point, his face suddenly turned frosty.

How could she not be heartless towards her own stubborn biological son!

The third son of the Huo family, who was willing to be expelled from the family for a woman, didn't even show up when the Huo family was in trouble. He probably died in some remote corner!

"Master, the third young master's birthday is in a few days..."

"Don't mention him!"

Huo Xiao's stern shout startled his secretary.

"Have your men keep a close eye on the N8 plot of land near Fengcheng University. No matter who comes, that land must belong to the Huo family. This is the Huo family's only chance to gain a foothold!"

Huo Xiao put his glasses back on, his aged eyes gleaming with a sharp light...