Chapter 804: Chapter 804: Let’s Pretend… We’re Still a Family
“What… do you plan to do next?” He Yirong asked with difficulty. “If Zhuo Yuwei still refuses to let you go…”
“He won’t do anything to me for the time being; after all, he has more important matters to attend to,” He Jingyao said with a hint of sarcasm. “There are still several months until the election is settled, and that’s enough time for me to prepare for a showdown.”
He Yirong nodded, “That’s true.”
In his heart, he knew that over the years, all the influence He Jingyao had gained in the business world and even in the political scene was ultimately because he was He Jingyao, not because of the He surname.
So, even knowing he was about to lose everything, he still remained calm and composed, as if it wasn’t a big deal.
He Yirong suddenly felt an intense discomfort in his heart.
…How could he not be his son anymore?
Was it because he had been too harsh on Jingyao over the years, or because he always tried to prevent him from being with the woman he loved, so fate punished him in this manner?
“You need not be sad. I said before, in my heart, you will always be my father,” He Jingyao suddenly spoke, his dark eyes showing a resolute expression. “If you need help, I will not hesitate.”
He Yirong nodded, somewhat absent-minded.
He turned his gaze to Zhixi, his voice somewhat strained, “You…”
“I will take good care of Jingyao, rest assured,” Zhixi said with a calm smile.
He Yirong had nothing more to say.
He thought he had underestimated this woman.
Faced with Jingyao’s change in identity, she seemed… even calmer than Jingyao.
“I originally planned to give Xiaobao a formal name,” He Yirong suddenly said out of the blue.
Upon hearing this, even He Jingyao showed a trace of reluctance on his face.
“If you are willing, I still hope to rely on you,” He Jingyao said softly. “Xiaobao still carries the He surname.”
He Yirong’s eyes immediately turned red. He nodded, realizing his embarrassment, quickly blinked, and furiously wiped his eyes to cover it up.
“Alright…” he said hoarsely, “Bring your mother and Ziyi down, oh, and Xiaobao… It’s time for dinner. Let’s just… act like we’re still a family.”
A family.
He Jingyao looked at He Yirong’s aging face and slowly nodded, “Okay.”
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The next day, He Yirong finally conducted a paternity test with He Yizheng and confirmed that He Yizheng was indeed his son.
On the third day, at HI Group headquarters, He Yirong and He Jingyao formally signed the equity transfer document, transferring all shares under his name to He Ziyi, who innocently signed, suddenly becoming the second-largest shareholder of HI Group.
On the third day, He Jingyao officially resigned from the position of CEO of HI Group; with the equity changes, his directorship also disappeared.
However, He Yirong ultimately did not let He Yizheng assume the position but personally led the group. Although He Yizheng was displeased, he said nothing more. After all, given He Yirong’s age, everything at HI would eventually be his.
Once the news leaked, it immediately hit the headlines, significantly affecting the stock price of HI Group. People speculated about the reasons behind He Jingyao’s resignation, with various rumors flying, but no one guessed the truth.
Meanwhile, He Jingyao prepared to leave the old mansion with Zhixi and Xiaobao.
But the first issue they needed to solve was where to live next.