Chapter 288 The Demise of the Fourth Branch, the Rebirth of the Huo Family
Fang Lanxin spoke slowly.
"And on your right index finger, there is a very shallow scar."
"That's what you left behind when you were chopping vegetables three years ago."
"The scar was clearly captured in the surveillance footage."
"And I found the little bottle you used to put the medicine in."
Fang Lanxin took an evidence bag out of her pocket.
It contained a small glass bottle.
"I found this in the trash can in the courtyard of the four houses."
"Even though so much time has passed, there are still traces of the medicine on the bottle."
"I've already sent it for testing."
"The test results show that this is a potent laxative."
"It will cause diarrhea in normal people, but it can lead to severe dehydration in children with weak digestive systems."
"If not treated in time, it could be life-threatening."
"And Tianle happens to be one of those children with very weak digestive systems."
Fourth Aunt's face turned completely pale.
"No...impossible..."
"How did you find that bottle...?"
"I definitely threw it away..."
"You threw it away."
Fang Lanxin stood up.
"But you forgot, the garbage in the fourth house's courtyard is only collected once a week."
"The day after Tianle's accident, I had all the garbage in the courtyard of the four houses sealed up."
"I've been waiting."
"Wait until you slip up."
Aunt Si collapsed to the ground, as if all her strength had been drained away.
"I...I didn't mean to..."
"I really didn't mean to kill him..."
"I just wanted to give him some diarrhea..."
"You're distracted, Fang Lanxin, and you don't have time to manage company affairs..."
Who knows…
"Who knew he would die..."
Fang Lanxin closed her eyes.
She didn't want to look at that woman again.
"Call the police."
She turned and walked out of the ancestral hall.
The sunlight outside was blinding.
Fang Lanxin stood in the courtyard, looking up at the sky.
Tianle, your mother has finally avenged you.
You can rest in peace now that you're in heaven.
I heard police sirens behind me.
Several police cars drove into the Huo family's old residence.
My fourth aunt was taken away by the police.
She was still shouting, "I didn't mean to," but no one was paying attention to her anymore.
Huo Qibang walked over to Fang Lanxin's side.
"Mom, we won."
Fang Lanxin turned her head and looked at her son.
This child has really grown up.
"Yes, we won."
She reached out and patted her son on the shoulder.
"Qibang, from today onwards, the Huo family is in your hands."
Kenneth Fok was stunned.
"Mom, what do you mean by this?"
I'm tired.
Fang Lanxin smiled.
"Over the years, I have been working tirelessly for the Huo family."
"Now that the Huo family is stable, it's time for me to take a break."
"From now on, you will be in charge of the company's affairs."
"I will be watching you from the sidelines, but I will not interfere anymore."
Kenneth Fok's eyes reddened.
"Mom..."
"Silly child, don't cry."
Fang Lanxin smiled and wiped away the tears from her son's eyes.
"You are now the head of the Huo family, so you must learn to be strong."
"I see."
Kenneth Fok took a deep breath.
"Mom, I won't let you down."
"I trust you."
One month later.
The Huo Group held a board meeting.
Kenneth Fok officially became the president of the Fok Group.
Fang Lanxin stepped down from her position, retaining only the title of chairperson.
After the meeting, Kenneth Fok stood in front of the floor-to-ceiling window, looking out at the port city.
Lin Meiling walked over and took his arm.
"What's wrong? What are you thinking about?"
“I’m wondering what the Huo family would be like without my mother.”
Kenneth Fok turned his head and looked at his wife.
"Meiling, I want to protect the Huo family like my mother does in the future."
Lin Meiling smiled.
"I believe you can do it."
"And you're not alone."
“You still have me, you still have Siya, and you still have all the Huo family members.”
Kenneth Fok embraced his wife.
"Yes, let's do it together."
Meanwhile, Huo Siya sat in her office.
She looked at the financial statements on the computer and a smile curved her lips.
During that month, she thoroughly reorganized the Huo Group's financial system.
All the loopholes have been plugged.
All unnecessary expenses were cut.
The Fok Group is now in better financial shape than ever before.
"Mr. Huo."
The assistant pushed the door open and came in.
"Young Master He from the He family called and said he'd like to invite you to dinner."
Huo Siya thought for a moment.
“Tell him I’m busy.”
"yes."
After her assistant left, Huo Siya stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window.
She doesn't need to rely on anyone.
She can establish herself in this city on her own.
This is what her mother taught her.
It's something she'll never forget in her lifetime.
The Huo family's old residence.
Fang Lanxin sat in the courtyard, holding a book in her hand.
The sunlight shone on her, making her glow.
Grandpa Huo walked over, leaning on his cane.
"Lanxin, are you really not going to care about company matters anymore?"
"Um."
Fang Lanxin closed the book.
"Grandpa, Qibang has grown up."
"He can stand on his own now."
"And with Siya helping him, I feel very reassured."
Grandpa Huo sat down next to Fang Lanxin.
"Lanxin, you've worked so hard all these years."
"If it weren't for you, the Huo family would have been finished long ago."
"Grandpa, this is what I should do."
Fang Lanxin smiled.
"And it's not like I completely ignore it."
"I'll be watching them from behind."
"If they don't do a good job, I will still step in."
Old Master Huo smiled.
"Then I'm relieved."
The two sat in the courtyard, neither of them speaking.
The sun is shining brightly.
The wind was gentle too.
The port city remains prosperous.
However, the Huo family has undergone a complete transformation.
All those past grudges and schemes have faded away with the wind.
All that remains is a more powerful and united Huo family.
Fang Lanxin closed her eyes.
The regrets of the past life have all been made up for in this life.
Enemies from past lives have all paid the price in this one.
She can finally live for herself.
My phone rang.
It is Guan Jinshen.
"Lanxin, are you free tonight?"
"have."
"Then I'll come pick you up."
"good."
After hanging up the phone, Fang Lanxin stood up.
"Grandpa, I'm going out for a bit."
"Go ahead, go ahead."
Old Master Huo waved his hand.
"Young people should go out and travel more."
Fang Lanxin smiled.
She walked out of the Huo family's old house and got into Guan Jingshen's car.
The car drove into the night of the port city.
The city is still brightly lit.
But her life has only just begun.
Outside the car window, the port city's night scene was dazzling with lights.
Fang Lanxin leaned back in her seat, enjoying a rare moment of relaxation.
Guan Jingshen drove without saying a word, with soothing jazz music playing in the car.
“You’ve been very quiet today.” Fang Lanxin turned her head away.
"I was wondering, did you ever foresee the Huo family's current predicament?" Guan Jingshen said, a smile playing on his lips as he gripped the steering wheel.
"No," Fang Lanxin admitted.
"After being reborn, all I want is to protect the Huo family from being swallowed up and to ensure that Tianle grows up safely."
"Could it be something like...?"
She paused, not continuing.
Guan Jingshen reached out and took her hand.
"Don't think about it anymore, it's all in the past."
"The police have officially opened a case against Fourth Aunt, and she will face imprisonment."
"I heard that Huo Zhenhong suffered a stroke today and is still in the hospital receiving emergency treatment."
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