The Luo family villa.
The snow falling outside the window was dense and fine, the glistening hexagons clinging to the French windows, and wrapping an ancient tree in the courtyard in a fluffy blanket.
Luohe stood up and pointed to the burning fireplace.
As people get older, they don't like too much light at night, so the only light in the living room is the flickering firelight.
"Jingyi, how did things go?"
"Grandpa, everything you asked me to do has been done. I've spoken to all the company's veterans, and I've marked out some of the disloyal ones."
Luo Jingyi respectfully handed over a file folder.
Luo He tossed it aside without even glancing at it, and sneered, "Do they really think the Luo family is finished?"
“Some people may have this idea.”
"Ha! Short-sighted fool." Luo He stood up and sneered, "I should thank Qin Bai now. If it weren't for his relentless pressure, I wouldn't have had a reason to purge those traitors."
"Are you really going to abdicate like this?"
Luo He stared gloomily out the window, his fingers unconsciously stroking the jade at the tip of his cane.
"Abdicate? Heh, abdication doesn't mean admitting defeat, it's just to give the Luo family a breather."
Luo Jingyi raised his eyes slightly: "Could it be that those people at the top couldn't withstand the pressure?"
"There is some pressure, but not to the point of being unable to withstand it. Qin Bai's move to go abroad was indeed brilliant. I don't believe he has no one helping him behind the scenes. Have you found out anything?"
“Before he went abroad, he only contacted the He sisters and Liu Yue. I checked my second aunt’s connections, and no one could have planned such a big operation.”
"Hmm?" Luo He asked with a surprised expression, "Are you sure you don't have it?"
"I'm sure not."
Luo He frowned slightly and slowly paced around the living room.
"Could it be true, as my youngest son said, that He Lingyi has no ulterior motives?"
Luo Jingyi said, "On the surface, that's how it seems. It's Liu Yue who's behind this. But it's not impossible. After all, the Liu family has always been taken care of by the military. Under their protection, it's quite possible that they could have made this happen."
Luo He sneered: "You're still too young. Even if someone in the military is thinking of old times, they couldn't possibly let Qin Bai get such a big benefit out of thin air. There must be other people helping him behind the scenes."
Luo Jingyi asked, puzzled, "Why?"
“The logic is simple. Helping Qin Bai means standing against me. Are they going to offend the entire Luo family for the sake of Liu Yue? They don’t have the guts. We’re not without people in the military.”
"Perhaps they didn't expect Qin Bai to retrieve those national treasures so easily."
Luo He shook his head: "Since they dared to send Qin Bai abroad, they must have some confidence. But he really surprised me. He actually managed to get in touch with the people of the Duchy of Lanbo and even helped them quell the rebellion."
Luo Jingyi smiled dismissively: "I've checked. His success in completing this mission was mostly due to luck, not his own ability."
"Luck?" Luo He sighed slowly. "Alas! Sometimes luck is more important than strength. Throughout history, how many emperors have failed because of these two words? My abdication is no exception."
He looked forlornly at the falling snow outside, the cold wind leaving white streaks on the window.
"Grandpa, I don't think it's necessary. Even if the people above put some pressure on you, I feel that as long as you give them enough benefits, it's still okay."
"Actually, I stepped down partly to shut those people up, and partly to avoid their sharp edge. Qin Bai's knife is just too sharp right now."
Luohe paused for a moment, then continued, "But a knife will eventually become dull after being used for a long time, won't it?"
Luo Jingyi nodded, somewhat enlightened: "I understand."
Luo He took out a stack of documents from the drawer.
"I've been trying to take over these businesses recently. As for connections, let's wait and see. I'll hand those things over to you later."
Luo Jingyi took the documents, and as he lowered his head slightly, his gaze swept over the names of the companies.
The firewood in the fireplace crackled and sparks flew.
That face was half warm with a smile, and half hidden in the shadows.
So they still refuse to relinquish power?
Whether or not these superficial deals are given makes little difference.
Luo Jingyi kept his head down the whole time, as obedient as a dutiful grandson.
"Thank you for your guidance, Grandpa. I will definitely do my best."
The last three words were spoken with great force.
......
Qin Bai slowly walked into the lobby of a company.
Looking around at his surroundings, a hint of surprise appeared in his eyes.
When I came here before I went abroad, there weren't many people here, and the decoration style was a bit old.
Now......
hiss!
How can I describe it?
The impression you get when you come in is that this company is very wealthy.
Putting everything else aside, that pure gold logo right in front of you is something no one else can imitate.
Qin Bai even doubted whether he had gone to the wrong place.
Soon, a receptionist noticed his figure.
After confirming that I hadn't misread it, I immediately took out my phone.
Alarm! Alarm!
President Qin has arrived.
After sending a message in the company's group chat, she ran over with a smile.
"Hello, Mr. Qin."
"Hmm, where's Yu Xiaoyu?"
"Ms. Yu is in a meeting upstairs. Would you like me to inform her?"
"No need, I'll wait in my office."
Qin Bai walked straight to the elevator.
On the way, people in the company lobby would occasionally look up at him.
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