Lin Guanyan gave a light laugh, "The master is old, and I have to manage things for him. Naturally, I also have to take care of the young masters for the master."
That was said so flawlessly!
Xiao Yi smiled faintly, "Then Uncle Lin is truly working hard."
"Young master, you are too kind."
Then, Lin Guanyan led them inside.
Xiao Yu walked to Xiao Yi's side and whispered, "What's going on? You suspect Uncle Lin?"
Xiao Yi didn't speak, he just beckoned for Xiao Yu to follow. Su Dan Novel Network.
Upon seeing the Xiao family patriarch, there was the usual report on recent events, from work to life, personal relationships, and ideological awareness... in short, every aspect was covered by the patriarch in great detail.
Finally, he looked at Xiao Yu and said unhurriedly, "I heard you've been getting quite close to a stunt double who plays minor roles."
Hearing this, Xiao Yu naturally frowned, "Grandpa, she is a martial arts choreographer, a descendant of the Song family's martial arts, and more importantly..."
"Enough, I don't care who she is. I just want to ask you, what's going on between you two? I'm telling you, sixth child, messing around is one thing, but if you actually dare to marry her, don't blame Grandpa..."
"For kicking me off the inheritance list? It's fine, Grandpa, do as you please! Not only kick me off, you can even have me pay extra!"
Xiao Yu said this with a smile, but those who knew him could see the coldness behind the smile.
Xiao Deye glared at him, "Look at you, you've changed so much in just a few days! You dare to speak to Grandpa with such an attitude! You're really influenced by the bad!"
"Grandpa, that's a biased statement! Very biased!"
While they were arguing, Xiao Yi stood up, "I'm going to take a call." Before leaving, he deliberately instructed his grandfather, "Yell at him louder, make him feel ashamed!"
Xiao Yu: "..."
It was clear that this trip was specifically designed to set him up.
As he left his grandfather's study, he could still hear the patriarch's booming scolding in the hallway.
"Xiao Yu, do you want my inheritance? Is that why you're doing this, just to get Grandpa's attention? If so, that's fine, Grandpa is reasonable and open-minded! Take the inheritance, I'll have the lawyer here shortly!"
"Grandpa! I was wrong! I really know I was wrong! Don't be impulsive!"
Xiao Yi raised an eyebrow slightly, it seemed his grandfather knew how to handle him, and it was always effective.
He went downstairs, and as he looked up, he saw Lin Guanyan in the living room, giving instructions to his subordinates. The moment he saw Xiao Yi, he signaled for the others to leave and turned with a smile.
"Fourth Young Master, why aren't you staying in the study to chat with the master longer?"
"I came specifically to find Uncle Lin."
"Oh?"
Lin Guanyan seemed very surprised, "Is there something the Fourth Young Master needs?"
Xiao Yi stood on the steps, half a head taller than him, with his arms crossed, a half-smile on his face, "Uncle Lin, you're a smart person. Since I've come all the way here, are you still going to pretend?"
Lin Guanyan's expression changed slightly, but it was only for a moment. He still looked confused, "Fourth Young Master, you..."
Xiao Yi was too lazy to waste time with him and got straight to the point, "What's going on with Tong Zhou?"
Indeed, upon hearing the words "Tong Zhou," Lin Guanyan's eyes changed.
"The villagers of Liujia Village, a year ago, their bodies inexplicably developed some problems. The situation was so severe that they couldn't even work in the fields, and could only lie in bed all day." Xiao Yi said unhurriedly, "Coincidentally, all these people had worked at Tong Zhou Biochemical Research Institute."
"But why is the Fourth Young Master telling me this?"
Lin Guanyan maintained an innocent look of knowing nothing.
Xiao Yi's expression gradually turned grim, his eyes becoming terrifyingly dark, "Heh, Uncle Lin still wants to play games with me, huh? Fine, consider it as if I didn't say anything."
He turned to leave, but the person behind him called out to him.
"Fourth Young Master!"
"Oh? Have you remembered something now?"
Lin Guanyan gritted his teeth and said, "I did participate in this project, but in the end, everything became uncontrollable..."
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Xiao Yu walked ahead dejectedly, while Xiao Yi walked behind him slowly, hands in his pockets.
Xiao Yu suddenly stopped, turned, and looked at him mournfully, "I'm not a child of the Xiao family, am I?"
Xiao Yi was startled, "What nonsense are you talking about."
"Then you are not!"
"..."
"Otherwise, why would you treat your own brother like this?"
Xiao Yu still felt a lingering fear thinking about it, "Do you know how terrifying Grandpa was just now? He said he wouldn't let me have my way, he would amend his will, he would leave all the family property to me! He wanted to watch his other sons fight over the inheritance, and then I would be the target of public criticism..."
As Xiao Yu spoke, he closed his eyes in pain, "Fight for the inheritance? Who's fighting? You guys? Heh, it's probably the greatest respect you can show me by not finding a place to collectively set off fireworks!"
Xiao Yi listened and nodded sincerely, "Setting off fireworks wouldn't even be enough to express our excitement."
"See, see!"
Xiao Yu said proudly, "But luckily I was clever, I told Grandpa that although I really wanted it, I had to give others a chance to perform, and one must always be fair."
"Grandpa suddenly discovered your great compassion, and therefore felt you were more suitable to inherit the family business."
"...How did I not think of that?!"
Now Xiao Yu was genuinely frustrated.
Xiao Yi stopped joking with him and said, "Keep an eye on someone for me."
"Uncle Lin?"
"Mm."
So, Xiao Yi told him all about the Liujia Village incident.
"Tong Zhou... I have heard of it." Xiao Yu recalled, "It's a pharmaceutical research institute. I heard they launched a neurological drug last month, and the effects were quite good."
"Neurological?"
"Yes, they didn't promote it much, nor did they advertise. I heard about it from a friend who said this research institute has 'limitless potential' for making money."
Xiao Yi nodded, "I'll leave Uncle Lin to you."
"Don't worry, I'll handle your matters perfectly."
After Xiao Yi returned from the old residence, he didn't go home immediately. Instead, he went to Xia Weiliang's place.
When she received his call, Xia Weiliang was at home watching a movie.
She put on her clothes and ran downstairs.
"Teacher Xiao!"
She ran over, smiled, and tilted her head up, "A day without seeing you feels like three autumns, doesn't it?"
Xiao Yi raised his hand and pinched her chin, "Is it three autumns for you, or for me?"
"Me, me, me, me!"
Xia Weiliang wasn't coy, she patted her chest and admitted it.
"You said you went to the old residence, how did it go?"
Xiao Yi didn't expect her to be involved, so he only mentioned having Xiao Yu keep an eye on Uncle Lin.
Xia Weiliang thought seriously and said, "Xiao Yu won't do. He's not a professional. This kind of thing still requires professional technical personnel."
"Technical personnel? Who?"
She winked at him mysteriously, "I have a trump card!"