Supreme Heir Son-in-law

Chapter 1229 - 1228: Ye Jingli Is Pregnant

Old Master Xiao snorted coldly: "Since you know Yiyi is here, then behave yourself. You’re always so frivolous; how do you expect the child to trust you?"

Xiao Zhen felt awkward. Having had a fight with his daughter recently, he was embarrassed to speak, so he just sat there for a while before finally saying something.

"Yiyi, have you adapted to the company these days?"

Xiao Keyi was startled. If her father was acting according to his usual temperament, the previous argument would’ve been his limit, and he wouldn’t speak for at least ten days to half a month.

Moreover, she would have to take the initiative to make peace, but unexpectedly, this time her dad asked her first, which brought a little touch to her heart.

"I’ve been adapting well recently, plus Grandpa is here, so there’s really no problem. Thank you for your concern, Dad."

Upon hearing his daughter’s response, Xiao Zhen’s heart sank. How could his daughter possibly adapt? If she did adapt, where would he go in the future?

Moreover, the old master had always intended to hand the company over to Xiao Keyi. If it really went to his daughter, then asking Yiyi to spare some shares for Yu’er would be out of the question. There would be no place for his son in the company anymore. Besides, he was still young; if others found out, wouldn’t they laugh their heads off?

Xiao Keyi didn’t quite understand the meaning, but Old Master Xiao, who had been watching his son closely, snorted. After all, he had a son for more than fifty years and knew him very well.

It seemed like his son was again contemplating taking back the chairman’s position. However, since the position had already been given up, there was absolutely no chance of letting his son regain it.

Xiao Zhen looked at Old Master Xiao’s fierce expression and had no choice but to keep his head down, while the old master struck the ground forcefully with his cane.

"I’ve told you before to run the company properly and not to entertain such thoughts. But you never listened. Now the company is doing just as well in Yiyi’s hands, so stop thinking up ways to wrest the company from her. If you plan to play, then play well."

Old Master Xiao spoke harshly, even though the one sitting opposite was his own son. Xiao Zhen didn’t expect his father to voice everything like this, especially in front of Yiyi. How would he face his daughter if Yiyi knew what he was thinking?

After hearing Old Master Xiao’s words, Xiao Keyi looked at her father. Seeing his expression, she was indeed disappointed. She thought her father truly wanted her to manage the company, but it turned out he didn’t want that at all.

"Dad, I was just thinking that Yiyi is still a young girl, and managing such a large company could be tiring. She’s in her youthful years and should focus on her own matters. I have nothing on my plate, so I’m considering what’s best for Yiyi."

Xiao Zhen quickly said, seeing Xiao Keyi bow her head, thinking she hadn’t noticed anything, and suddenly felt relieved.

But Xiao Keyi bitterly laughed inside; her father claimed everything was for her sake, but was it truly for her?

"If you really want what’s best for Yiyi, then don’t disturb her at the company. Let her learn how to manage it herself. And she’s already getting the hang of it, even doing better than you. You should enjoy your later years."

With the old man speaking like this, Xiao Zhen had nothing more to say. Considering the purpose of today’s visit, he had to put things aside for now.

"Dad, I actually have another matter to discuss today. Since Yiyi has decided to manage the company, it’s fine to have the company in her hands. I have no objections, but I hope the company won’t be handed to anyone else later."

Xiao Zhen’s words naturally held other implications, including Xiao Keyi’s fiancé.

So Xiao Keyi lowered her eyes, suppressing her emotions completely. Her father not wanting to hand over the company to her fiancé was surely for Keyu’s sake. Clearly, his love for Keyu wasn’t just superficial.

At this moment, the old master was also angry. His son had never been one to have hidden motives; where were these ideas coming from? He suddenly thought of Ye Jingli. Could it be his son hadn’t completely severed ties with Ye Jingli?

"This Xiao Group was raised to this day single-handedly by me. So I’ll decide who to hand it over to, and there’s no need for you to interfere. Even if later Yiyi wants to entrust her fiancé to manage the company, I have no problem with it. But if it’s handed to anyone else, as long as I’m breathing, I absolutely won’t agree."

After finishing, the old master spoke with a tone that left no room for debate, and even Xiao Zhen had no means to confront him, not daring to refute his father, and could only take it slow.

Moreover, if he brought up the next topic, the old master would surely disapprove even further. Thinking of this, his heart felt as heavy as a stone.

"Dad, I didn’t come here to argue today. I just want to discuss something with you, something that might upset you."

Upon hearing this, Xiao Keyi observed her grandfather’s expression. Sure enough, her grandfather’s face darkened. Without a doubt, the matter was related to Ye Jingli. These years, the old master had hardly been angered, and his greatest trigger was certainly Ye Jingli.

"If it’s about Ye Jingli, then don’t tell me. I’ve said before, divorce her without any discussion. If you want to come back to the company."

Old Master Xiao tried his best to control his temper, wondering how he could have fathered such a son who couldn’t distinguish good from bad. What could be done?

Ever since Ye Jingli entered the family, she had disrupted the household. It took great effort to drive her out, yet his son was now set on bringing her back in.

"Dad, please listen. This time I really intend to divorce her, but she’s already carrying my child. Wouldn’t it be rather heartless to drive her away now? Besides, that child is my flesh and blood."

Xiao Zhen voiced these concerns in anguish, thinking if Ye Jingli bore a daughter, would she receive the same favor from the old master as Xiao Keyi?

Moreover, Ye Jingli was still his woman. As a man, letting her have a child outside and being known by others would be mortifying.

At this moment, Xiao Keyi felt her heart sink, never anticipating Ye Jingli to be so ruthless, having a child right after leaving the house, at such a critical time.