Sunlight streamed through the glass windows, making the warm study feel strangely cold.
Jiao Cheng sat upright at his desk and said slowly, "Boss, this is Jiaqing and Jiali's DNA test report. Take your time to look at it later. I called you over mainly to divide up the Jiao family's assets. I need to take a break after this."
As soon as the words were spoken, the three sons reacted differently. The eldest son was dejected, the second son was smug, and the youngest son was indifferent.
"The cotton textile industry has always been dominated by the big boss. Even without your eldest sister, you should still make a name for yourself. Both the Meng family and the Liang family of Qinhuai City need to make a living in the cotton textile industry. You can decide what to do about it yourself."
Jiao Cheng glanced at Jiao Yushen, then looked at Jiao Yuyin and said, "Ruixin Technology was built single-handedly by the third brother; no one else could get involved. Third brother, you'll be in charge of Ruixin Group. All other industries will be handed over to the second brother—I mean all. From now on, I'll only be in charge of Yuhua Group. The Jiao family will rely on the second brother to support it. Eldest brother and third brother, you two better behave yourselves and finish the handover work during this period."
The concise and succinct division of industries was like a blow from fate to Jiao Yuyin.
Jiao Cheng, recalling Tengyue Sports that Jiao Yuchen had just mentioned, said, "Tengyue Sports' situation is special. The entertainment industry is still in its early stages, and too many changes of ownership can't withstand the turmoil. It doesn't matter who takes over as the second or third. As for the second, you decide what to do. Consider whether you want to continue in the entertainment industry. I have no opinion on whether you do it or not, and you don't need to ask me again. From now on, you'll be on your own. Yuhua already has enough burdens; for the time being, it shouldn't expand into other industries."
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The tea room in the old Jiao family house still smells of tea.
The two brothers were still sitting opposite each other.
The lingering aroma of tea from six months ago seems to have carried me to this same place.
Jiao Yuchen rolled up his sleeves and poured Jiao Yuyin a cup of tea first.
"You handled Jiao Hua'an's matter well, so why couldn't you be patient and had to dig into the past?" Jiao Yuchen raised an eyebrow. "You've just gotten a foothold, and you've already stumbled again."
Jiao Yuyin remained noncommittal, saying, "I have what I want, and my second brother has also gotten what he wanted. What's wrong with that?"
"I didn't say it was bad, I just felt sorry for you." Jiao Yuchen said these high-sounding words, trying to persuade Jiao Yuyin that he could really use him.
The old man is now saying he's handing over power, but he still wants to manage Yuhua Group himself, so it's not a real handover. Despite the positive situation, Jiao Yuyin always gives him a sense of underlying crisis.
Jiao Yuyin's reaction also proved that his younger brother was no pushover; even if he couldn't be used for his own purposes, he at least knew his enemy and himself.
Jiao Yuchen said, "Before you came back from Southern Ireland, Dad sent my eldest sister to a mental hospital abroad. There's really nothing for me to do here."
"Haha, I didn't say it involved you, so why should I explain, Second Brother?" Jiao Yuyin laughed and said dismissively, "Second Brother wouldn't do something like crossing the river and then burning the bridge."
Jiao Yuchen said, "Dad is really anxious this time. I heard that you met with Jiao Hua'an before you went to Nan'ai City. What did she say to you that made you go to Nan'ai City so quickly? What are you investigating there?"
Such a blatant probing.
Jiao Yuyin finished his tea and pondered Jiao Yuchen's words.
It seems that throwing in a stone resulted in the blasting out of a whole bunch of monsters and demons.
Jiao Yuyin's smile faded, and his face darkened as he said, "I won't ask what Second Brother knows, so naturally Second Brother shouldn't ask me either."
Jiao Yuchen casually adjusted his cuffs and said, "I really don't understand my third brother anymore."
Jiao Yuyin said, "Without Jiao Hua'an, Jiao Yushen would never have been able to rise again. You and I both know that, don't we? As promised, Second Brother, I have kept my word. The future of the Jiao family depends on you, Second Brother. I only have one request now: besides Ruixin Technology, which Dad promised, I also want Tengyue Sports."
"For Lu Yu?" Jiao Yuchen leaned back.
Jiao Yuyin did not reply to Jiao Yuchen's words, but said: "I know that my second brother has always valued the arts and sports industry. If he wanted to trip me up, it would be easy for him. As for the handover of all other companies, I will definitely not make things difficult for anyone, and I hope my second brother will be lenient."
“Being too deeply in love isn’t a good thing for a man. I won’t be separating him from you.” Jiao Yuchen smiled knowingly, but his words were generous. “You can take over the arts and sports industry. Jiao Hua’an’s downfall was largely due to your efforts. I don’t know what Jiao Hua’an said to you, but I still have to advise you: stop arguing with Dad. Back then, Jiao Yushen arranged for Tao Peng to report the Wen family, which led to your mother’s suicide. You’ve done enough.”
Jiao Yuyin stared into Jiao Yuchen's eyes, nodded, and poured himself a cup of tea.
He was relieved that all of Jiao Yuchen's topics revolved around Jiao Hua'an. At least it proved that Ruixin Technology, which was working in the emerging field of artificial intelligence, had not yet come into Jiao Yuchen's sights.
Perhaps because Ruixin Technology is a non-profit company, Jiao Yuchen found it difficult to take action.
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