Chapter 264 Acquiring Shares of the Huo Family
Li Yaozu, the eldest son of the Li family, was also one of the families with the best relationship with the Huo family back then.
Why did he acquire Huo's shares?
"I don't know," Guan Jingshen said, "but I don't think this is that simple. The Li family has been tied to the Huo family for years, so there must be a reason for their sudden move."
Fang Lanxin pondered for a moment: "I understand, I will handle this matter."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin leaned back in her chair and closed her eyes.
Li Yaozu…
She was familiar with this person; when her husband was alive, Li Yaozu often came to their home and had a very good relationship with him.
But after her husband passed away, Li Yaozu rarely appeared, and when they did meet, they would only exchange a few polite words.
What does his sudden acquisition of Huo's shares mean?
Just then, there was a knock on the office door.
"Come in."
Huo Wen pushed the door open and came in: "President Fang, President Wang and President Li have arrived."
"Let them in."
Soon, two elderly people with gray hair walked in. They were both in their sixties and had complex expressions on their faces.
"Mr. Fang," Mr. Wang spoke first, "I'm sorry to bother you."
"Uncle Wang, Uncle Li, please have a seat." Fang Lanxin gestured to the sofa. "What can I do for you?"
The two elderly men exchanged a glance, and finally Mr. Li spoke up: "Mr. Fang, we've come today to discuss company matters with you."
"What's up"
“As you know, the company has been in a bad situation lately. The stock price has fallen, and the rumors circulating outside are not pleasant,” said Mr. Li. “We, the long-term shareholders, are very worried about the company’s future.”
"So what?" Fang Lanxin looked at them.
"So we'd like to ask, Mr. Fang, what are your plans?" Mr. Wang continued, "Is it time to make some changes?"
Fang Lanxin smiled. "Change?"
“We think…” Mr. Li hesitated for a moment, “Ms. Fang, it must be hard for you, a woman, to manage such a large company. Why not let Qibang take over completely, so you can enjoy your retirement in peace.”
Fang Lanxin's smile deepened after hearing this.
"Uncle Li, Uncle Wang, have you forgotten something?"
"What's up"
"The Huo Group was left to me by my husband, not to you." Fang Lanxin's voice suddenly turned cold. "How I manage the company and when I hand it over to Qibang are my own business. I don't need you to teach me."
The two old people's expressions changed.
“Mr. Fang, you’re not right,” Mr. Wang said. “We’re just doing this for the company’s good.”
"For the good of the company," Fang Lanxin stood up. "Then let me ask you, has anyone recently approached you, asking you to persuade me to step down?"
The two old people fell silent.
"It's Li Yaozu, isn't it?" Fang Lanxin pointed it out directly. "Did he promise you benefits in exchange for your help?"
"Mr. Fang, you've misunderstood..." Mr. Li tried to explain.
"Misunderstanding?" Fang Lanxin interrupted him. "I've already found out. Li Yaozu has been secretly acquiring shares in the Huo family recently. You can't be unaware of what he's up to, can you?"
The two old people looked even more grim.
"Mr. Fang, we..."
"You can leave now." Fang Lanxin didn't want to hear their explanations anymore. "Go back and tell Li Yaozu that the Huo family isn't something he can just take as he pleases."
The two elderly people looked at each other, and finally stood up and left.
After they left, Huo Wen walked in: "Mr. Fang, are you alright?"
"It's nothing." Fang Lanxin sat back down in her chair. "Check Li Yaozu's recent movements for me, the more detailed the better."
"Okay, Mr. Fang."
Huo Wen had just left when Fang Lanxin's phone rang; it was Lu Chen.
"Sister Fang, are you at the company?"
"Yes, what's wrong?"
"I saw the news, are you alright?" Lu Chen's voice was full of worry.
"I'm fine, you don't need to worry."
"But..." Lu Chen hesitated for a moment, "Sister Fang, can I come see you?"
Fang Lanxin checked the time; it was almost four o'clock in the afternoon.
Don't you have a job?
“I turned it down,” Lu Chen said. “Sister Fang, I want to keep you company.”
Fang Lan felt a warmth in her heart: "Okay, then come over here."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin rubbed her temples.
Too much happened today; she needs to sort out her thoughts.
Why did Li Yaozu suddenly make a move?
What are Fok Chun-hung and Fok Chun-hung up to now?
And who exactly are those people who secretly acquired shares?
What lies hidden behind all of this?
As Fang Lanxin was thinking, the office door was suddenly pushed open.
Huo Qibang walked in, his face grave.
"Mom, I just saw Guan Yu downstairs."
"Yes, he came to see me about something."
“Mother…” Huo Qibang hesitated for a moment, “You and Lord Guan, are you…”
"Is it something?" Fang Lanxin asked, looking at her son.
“It’s nothing.” Huo Qibang shook his head. “I just feel that Lord Guan treats you… a little differently.”
Fang Lanxin laughed: "You're overthinking it."
"Really?" Huo Qibang clearly didn't believe it.
“Really.” Fang Lanxin stood up and walked to Huo Qibang. “You should be concerned about the company’s affairs now, not my personal matters.”
“But Mother, I’m worried about you,” Huo Qibang said. “The Guan family and the Huo family are mortal enemies. You’re getting too close to Master Guan, won’t that…”
"What if?" Fang Lanxin interrupted him, "What if people gossip? What if it affects the Huo family's reputation?"
Kenneth Fok remained silent.
"Qibang, you must remember one thing," Fang Lanxin said earnestly to her son, "I've sacrificed so many years for the Huo family. Now I want to live for myself for once. Is that too much to ask?"
Kenneth Fok was stunned.
He never imagined that his mother would have such thoughts.
“Mom, I’m sorry, that’s not what I meant,” Fok Kai-pong said. “I just… I was just worried that you would get hurt.”
“I know.” Fang Lanxin patted her son’s shoulder, “but you have to believe that your mother has the ability to protect herself.”
Kenneth Fok nodded, then turned and left.
After her son left, Fang Lanxin returned to her desk and continued handling company matters.
Lu Chen arrived shortly afterward.
He was dressed casually, his hair was a little messy, and he had obviously rushed over.
"Sister Fang." Lu Chen walked in and went straight to Fang Lanxin's side. "Are you alright?"
"I'm fine." Fang Lanxin smiled. "How did you get here so quickly?"
"I'm afraid something might happen to you," Lu Chen said. "Sister Fang, no matter what happens in the future, you have to tell me, okay?"
Looking at Lu Chen's serious expression, Fang Lanxin felt a warm current welling up in her heart.
"Okay, I promise you."
Lu Chen finally breathed a sigh of relief and sat down on the sofa.
"Sister Fang, are those people bullying you again?"
"No, I've taken care of it."
"Really?" Lu Chen was clearly not convinced.
“Really.” Fang Lanxin walked over and sat down next to Lu Chen. “You don’t need to worry about me. I’m much stronger than you think.”
Lu Chen looked at Fang Lanxin and suddenly reached out to hug her.
"Sister Fang, I know you're very strong, but you get tired and hurt too." Lu Chen buried his head in Fang Lanxin's shoulder. "So let me stay with you, okay?"
Fang Lanxin paused for a moment, then gently patted Lu Chen's back.
"good."
The two of them just held each other quietly, neither of them saying a word.
The sunlight streaming through the window cast a warm glow on the embrace.
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