Chapter 755: Chapter 755: The Tree Wishes to be Still but the Wind Will Not Cease
He Jingyao stretched out his hand to soothe his brow, repeatedly telling himself to stay calm.
“Okay, Father,” his voice was very calm, yet there was an imperceptible gloominess in it, “What exactly do you want by locking me in the study?”
“What do I want? It should be me asking you, what exactly do you want?” He Yirong’s temper also flared up, “Do you think I don’t know what you’ve been up to? Your expansion in Yangdong City over these years has been quite conspicuous. I thought you knew your limits, so I didn’t intervene much before; but now, you’re actually thinking of meddling directly in the President’s election? You are too bold!”
Only then did He Jingyao realize what He Yirong was upset about. ʀᴇᴀᴅ ʟᴀᴛᴇsᴛ ᴄʜᴀᴘᴛᴇʀs ᴀᴛ novel fire.net
“You’re overestimating me,” his expression slightly relaxed as he spoke with a light smile, “I’m not that capable.”
“If I don’t deal with you now, you would be overreaching!” He Yirong spoke furiously, “Tell me, were there not several projects that were about to be secured recently but were snatched away by the Ye Family at the last moment? Can’t you see that Ye International has officially set its sights on HI Group?”
“Those projects were trivial, you shouldn’t be so superficial,” He Jingyao’s tone cooled down.
“Don’t play dumb with me. Those projects are minor; the point is that Ye International now considers HI Group as an enemy. Ye Shutong, that girl, just came into power and plans to use HI Group as a sacrifice to appease Zhuo Yuwei,” He Yirong said calmly, “Although you’ve invested a lot in both the government and council over the years, it’s still not enough time to make a significant influence. What do you have to compete with the Ye Family, a longstanding family that handles both political and business affairs? Moreover, Zhuo Yuwei has already seen you as a thorn in his side!”
He Jingyao curved his lips slightly, his eyes devoid of any warmth, “Indeed. You’re right. So, what do you plan on doing? Locking me up…is that your solution?”
“I want you to reflect!” He Yirong shouted angrily, “Jingyao, I have told you before, it’s not that you can’t be involved in politics, but your level of involvement is playing with fire! One slight misstep and our He Family’s many years of foundation will be destroyed! Why do you insist on opposing the President?”
“He is not fit for the position,” He Jingyao’s eyes darkened, “I don’t think it’s wise to leave the future of our country in the hands of such a person.”
“Humph, come off it,” He Yirong scoffed coldly, “You cloak your motives in noble terms, but isn’t it because you suspect that he was behind your wife’s supposed death? Now that your wife is revealed to be alive, why haven’t you stopped?”
“A tree desires stillness but the wind will not subside,” He Jingyao chuckled lightly, “You understand this, Father. Even if I now surrender to Zhuo Yuwei, he won’t trust me. Besides, I never intended to stop.”
“Jingyao,” He Yirong’s voice deepened, “HI Group is not yours to run yet.”
“Right, you are the chief decision-maker,” He Jingyao’s tone became somewhat nonchalant, “Since you don’t trust me, just remove me from the CEO position and replace me. If I lose the decision-making power in HI Group, Zhuo Yuwei will definitely be able to relax a bit more and won’t insist on opposing the He family.”
He Yirong was briefly speechless, “Are you threatening me?”