Chapter 268 Family Meeting
Fang Lanxin was stunned for a moment, and before she could react, she heard a commotion of cheers from the surroundings.
She pushed Ling Ye away, a hint of unease flashing across her face.
"Stop fooling around."
"I didn't make a scene."
Ling Ye looked at her intently.
"Madam, I am serious."
Fang Lanxin looked at Ling Ye, a mix of emotions welling up inside her.
The boy's feelings for her are becoming increasingly obvious.
"Aye, you're still young."
Fang Lanxin said softly.
"I'm not young anymore!"
Ling Ye was getting anxious.
"Madam, I am eighteen years old. I know what I am doing!"
Fang Lanxin looked at Ling Ye without saying a word.
She turned and left the racetrack, leaving Ling Ye standing there alone.
Fang Lanxin arrived on time for the movie premiere that evening.
Lu Chen saw her and immediately walked over.
"Sister Fang."
He was wearing a black suit today, and he looked much more mature.
“Ah Chen”.
Fang Lanxin greeted her with a smile.
"Sister Fang, thank you for coming."
Lu Chen took Fang Lanxin's hand and led her into the movie theater.
The movie started soon, and Lu Chen's performance in the film was indeed outstanding.
Fang Lanxin looked at Lu Chen on the big screen and felt a surge of relief.
This child has finally emerged from the shadows and is getting better and better.
After the movie ended, Lu Chen drove Fang Lanxin home.
In the car, Lu Chen suddenly spoke.
"Sister Fang, can I ask you a question?"
"What's the problem?"
Do you...like Guan Yu?
Lu Chen's voice was soft, with a hint of probing.
Fang Lanxin was taken aback, not expecting Lu Chen to ask this question.
Why do you ask that?
"Because I heard today that Lord Guan proposed to you."
Lu Chen turned to look at Fang Lanxin, his eyes filled with nervousness.
"Sister Fang, did you agree to his request?" Fang Lanxin did not answer Lu Chen's question.
She turned to look out the window; the port city was brightly lit in the night.
"Ah Chen, some things aren't what you think."
Her tone was indifferent, but it made Lu Chen dare not ask any further questions.
The car remained quiet for a long time, and Lu Chen's fingers gripping the steering wheel turned slightly white.
"Sister Fang, I..."
"arrive."
Fang Lanxin interrupted him, opened the car door, and got out.
Lu Chen watched her figure disappear at the villa entrance and slammed his fist on the steering wheel.
He lost.
They had already lost before it even began.
When Fang Lanxin returned home, Huo Qibang and Huo Siya were waiting for her in the living room.
"Mom, why are you still out so late?"
Kenneth Fok stood up, his brows slightly furrowed.
I went to a movie premiere.
Fang Lanxin took off her coat and sat down on the sofa.
Why aren't you two asleep yet?
"I can't sleep."
Huo Siya leaned closer and asked, "Mom, I heard there's been some activity at the company again?"
Fang Lanxin glanced at her.
This girl is quite well-informed.
"There is something I need to take care of."
She leaned back on the sofa and rubbed her temples.
"Since you're all here, tomorrow morning at ten o'clock, call the people from the second and third branches of the family to the old house. I have something to say to them."
Huo Qibang and Huo Siya exchanged a glance.
Mom is getting serious now.
The next morning, the meeting room at the Huo family's old residence was filled with people.
Except for Huo Zhenhong from the fourth branch of the family, who had already been expelled, all the members from the other branches of the family were present.
Huo Zhenxiong, from the second wife's family, sat on the left, with his usual smile on his face, but his eyes flashed with calculation.
Huo Zhenguo, from the third branch of the family, was honest and kept his head down without saying a word.
Several cousins from other branches of the family also watched Fang Lanxin, who was seated in the main seat, with great caution.
"Is everyone here?"
Fang Lanxin glanced around, her tone calm.
"Then I'll just say it directly."
She stood up and walked to the conference table.
"A lot of things have happened in the company recently, I think everyone has heard about it."
"Zhang Mingyuan's arrest and Huo Zhenhong's expulsion from the Huo family are not accidental."
Huo Zhenxiong's smile froze.
"Sister-in-law, what do you mean by that?"
"What's the meaning?"
Fang Lanxin gave a cold laugh.
"Second brother, you know the truth."
"You think I'm unaware of the little things the company has been doing lately?"
Huo Zhenxiong's expression changed.
"Sister-in-law, you can't wrongly accuse someone!"
"Injustice?"
Fang Lanxin took out a document and threw it on the table.
"These are the contact records between your subordinates and several minority shareholders recently, as well as your private transfer records."
"Second brother, I know better than you what you're planning to do."
Huo Zhenxiong's face turned completely pale.
He hadn't expected Fang Lanxin to investigate so thoroughly.
"Sister-in-law, I..."
"You don't need to explain."
Fang Lanxin interrupted him.
“From today onwards, you shall relinquish all your positions in the company.”
"What?!"
Huo Zhenxiong suddenly stood up.
"Sister-in-law, are you trying to drive us to our demise?"
"To exterminate them all?"
Fang Lanxin looked at him coldly.
"Second brother, if I really wanted to wipe you out for all the things you've done behind my back, you should be in the police station right now, not sitting here."
Huo Zhenxiong opened his mouth, but in the end he slumped down and sat down.
He knew that this time he was truly doomed.
Fang Lanxin turned to the other people.
"And you all, if anyone dares to do anything underhanded again, Huo Zhenxiong will suffer the consequences."
The meeting room was completely silent.
Everyone lowered their heads, not daring to look at Fang Lanxin.
"Alright, let's get down to business now."
Fang Lanxin sat down again.
"You all know what's been going on with the company lately. There are people watching us from the outside, and things aren't peaceful inside either."
"So I decided to reassign the work."
She looked at Kenneth Fok.
"Qibang, you will continue to be in charge of the company's daily operations, but you need to strengthen internal management and get rid of those unruly people."
Kenneth Fok nodded.
“I understand, Mother.”
"Siya".
Fang Lanxin then looked at her daughter.
“I will fully support your charity projects, but I need you to do one thing for me.”
Huo Siya was stunned for a moment.
"What's up?"
“There are several charity galas in Hong Kong recently. You can represent the Huo family to attend and get to know more people.”
Fang Lanxin paused.
"Especially the young people of emerging families, build good relationships with them."
Huo Siya understood.
Her mother wants her to expand her network.
"Okay, I understand."
Fang Lanxin then looked at Huo Zhenguo from the third branch of the family.
"Third Uncle, you've been in the real estate business for so many years, you have a wealth of experience."
"The company is going to develop several new projects, and we need your help to oversee them."
Huo Zhenguo nodded quickly.
"Don't worry, sister-in-law, I will do my best."
Fang Lanxin then assigned several tasks to the others, making sure everyone had a clear understanding of their responsibilities.
After she finished speaking, everyone in the conference room breathed a sigh of relief.
At least, Fang Lanxin didn't kick them all out.
"There's one more thing."
Fang Lanxin suddenly spoke.
"From today onwards, all of the second wife's properties will be brought under the management of the company."
"Second brother, if you're not satisfied, you can sue me in court."
Huo Zhenxiong's face turned ashen, but in the end he didn't dare to say anything.
He knew that Fang Lanxin was someone he couldn't afford to offend now.
After the meeting, Kenneth Fok and Sze-nga stayed behind.
"Mom, if you do this, won't Uncle...?"
Kenneth Fok was somewhat worried.
"What if something happens?"
Fang Lanxin sneered.
“If he dares to cause trouble, I will make him get out of the Huo family completely, just like Huo Zhenhong.”
Huo Siya looked at her mother, a mix of emotions welling up inside her.
Although my mother in my previous life was strong-willed, she had never been this ruthless.
This mother seems to have become a different person.
"Mom, have you been working too hard lately?"
Huo Siya walked over and took Fang Lanxin's hand.
"How about taking a few days off?"
"Need not."
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