After five years on the run, she returns with two cute babies

Chapter 1125: Gathering Information

Xiao Mingyang narrowed his eyes, seemingly captivated by Lin Yuqing's culinary skills or lost in thought. After a long pause, he slowly said, "I suspect the British government has noticed the Xiao family's 'special' nature and wants a piece of the pie."

Lin Yuqing listened attentively from the side, and after Xiao Mingyang said those words, she hurriedly asked, "Isn't the British government trying to stop the Xiao family's criminal activities?"

Xiao Mingyang sneered and said, "If the Xiao family could be investigated, it wouldn't have been able to stand firm in Britain for so many years. The Xiao family's roots run deep, and they can't be cut off overnight. Besides, the amount of tax the Xiao family pays to Britain every year is not small. Unless there is a special reason, the British government will turn a blind eye to it."

"So what happened now that broke the current balance?"

Xiao Mingyang considered for a moment and said, "I think it must be Xiao Jincheng's doing. He's trying to distract some people so that he can focus more on developing his new drug research."

With a slight frown, Lin Yuqing sighed and said, "It's really strange that they would do something so nerve-wracking instead of doing legitimate business."

With a tone full of sarcasm, Xiao Mingyang said disdainfully, "Doing business honestly is slow and risky. But engaging in shady dealings can make money much faster. For a greedy person, this is simply a golden opportunity prepared just for him!"

Is it a good opportunity? Lin Yuqing shook her head, still finding it hard to understand.

Gently blowing on the soup bowl, Xuan'er took a small sip of soup and added, "Also, the company has been laying off people recently. Many long-term employees and engineers who have mastered the company's core technologies have been laid off. It's really strange. If there are fewer and fewer people, how will the company operate?"

Xiao Mingyang seemed to have heard about this beforehand, saying, "Xiao Jincheng did this for a very simple reason: he wanted to undermine the Xiao family, thereby stripping the elders of their power and making the family the dominant one."

Hearing Xiao Jincheng's explanation, Lin Yuqing couldn't help but click her tongue and exclaimed, "This move of sacrificing a pawn to save the king is really ruthless. If you make one wrong move, you will suffer heavy losses. I didn't expect that Xiao Jincheng, at his age, would have such courage."

"Mommy, how can you praise Great-Grandpa? Because of Great-Grandpa, many people have lost their jobs, and some can't even pay off their mortgages!"

Turning to look at Xuan'er, Lin Yuqing stroked the back of his head and said, "What did you hear that made you so indignant?"

"Rosa is a new friend of mine. She said that one of her friends' fathers was laid off from his company and lost his job. His life is very miserable. The father is also the president of the company, but he is very responsible to his employees and would not ruin their lives for his own selfish interests."

Seeing that Xuan'er rarely praised him, Xiao Mingyang nodded in agreement and said, "Xuan'er is right about that."

This man is really narcissistic.

Lin Yuqing smiled helplessly, not wanting the topic to go astray, and reminded him, "If you want to praise your father, there's plenty of time. Shouldn't we discuss the Xiao Group's business first?"

Xuan'er turned her head away uncomfortably and muttered softly, "I didn't mean to praise him, I was just telling the truth."

Lin Yuqing exchanged a glance with Xiao Mingyang and saw a playful smile in his eyes.

Perhaps, this father and son are unknowingly improving their relationship. I believe that soon they will be able to get along like any other father and son, without that barrier between them.

With a smile gone, Xiao Mingyang said, "Since Xiao Jincheng wants to abandon the Xiao Group, then let's give him a hand."

Upon hearing this, Lin Yuqing looked at Xiao Mingyang and asked, "What do you want to do?"

"I want to acquire shares in the Xiao Group and become its largest shareholder."

This crazy suggestion made Lin Yuqing frown slightly. She asked, "The Xiao family is about to become an empty shell. What's the point of you getting this company?"

Xiao Mingyang had his own insights on this, and slowly analyzed: "Don't be fooled by Xiao Jincheng's high regard for the underworld business. If he completely loses the Xiao Group, he will lose his status in high society and become a shady underworld figure. He will never tolerate such a thing happening. Therefore, if I take control of the Xiao Group, I will have enough leverage to force Xiao Jincheng to make concessions."

Listening carefully to Xiao Mingyang's plan, Lin Yuqing thought it was a feasible method. However, how to prevent Xiao Jincheng from discovering their little scheme was indeed a big problem.

Just as Lin Yuqing was deep in thought, Xuan'er spoke up, saying, "Mommy, we're living on someone else's property, and we're still discussing how to seize their assets. Isn't that a bit unfair?"

"You brat, you're about to lose your life, and you're still talking about being kind or unkind." Before Lin Yuqing could even speak, Xiao Mingyang snorted coldly and reprimanded her in a lecturing tone, "Only when you have enough strength will you have the right to pity others. Before that, your goal is to save your own life."

Xiao Mingyang just wanted to share his experience with Xuan'er, but once the words were out of his mouth, he realized why his tone was so harsh.

Although Xiao Mingyang was slightly excited, Xuan'er remained calm, glancing at him lightly and saying quietly, "I'm just expressing my opinion, why are you so agitated!"

"you……"

"Alright, alright, the soup's all cold now. Do you two still want some?"

Hearing Lin Yuqing's veiled warning, both the adult and the child shut their mouths, exchanged a defiant glance, and then unanimously declared, "Yes!"

……

After putting Xuan'er to sleep, Lin Yuqing and Xiao Mingyang returned to their own room.

After washing up, Lin Yuqing lay down, feeling tired. Thinking about what had happened that day, she felt dizzy.

Xiao Mingyang had just come out of the bathroom when he saw Lin Yuqing rubbing her temples. He sat down next to her and asked with concern, "What's wrong? Does your head hurt?"

Looking up at Xiao Mingyang, whose hair was still dripping wet, Lin Yuqing sat up, took the towel from his hand, and helped him dry his hair, saying slowly, "It's nothing, I was just thinking about some things."

"Is it about Xuan'er?"

Lin Yuqing paused in her work, looked at Xiao Mingyang seriously, and asked, "Is it really okay to let Xuan'er go with Xiao Jincheng?"

"What problem could there be?" Xiao Mingyang casually tossed his hair and said in a nonchalant tone, "He's so smart and eloquent. It's one thing if he doesn't get a good scolding, but who could possibly scheme against him?"