Chapter 568: Chapter 568: Emotion Arises, It Can’t Be Stopped on Demand

Xiang Hai is dead?

Assistant Ning’s words came through the phone, crisp and clear: “Our President Xie had people stake out the hospital and noticed something was off with Xiang Tao and Xiang Mingzhu. They managed to sneak a caretaker inside, who overheard that Xiang Hai’s resuscitation failed and he has passed away.”

Thus, a Family Head of one of the mighty four great families has perished just like that.

It’s truly lamentable!

“The Xiang Family must be in chaos right now, but the news is still kept secret. Even the middle and senior management inside the Xiang Group are not aware, only the Xiang’s own people know. Xiang Tao will definitely choose to keep the death a secret, until he can stabilize the Xiang Group.”

That’s a choice any sensible person would make.

At this critical juncture, if the news of Xiang Hai’s death were to leak, the Xiang family would surely be doomed with several families stirring trouble together.

“Another discovery, Xiang Ze fled the country overnight! He has probably sensed the crisis facing the Xiang Group, sold off several properties, luxury cars, and lavish goods at low prices during the day, and ran off with the money.”

All signs indicate that the Xiang Family is truly finished!

President Xie’s assistant cautiously added: “President Xie would like to ask what actions you plan to take next?”

Huo Xingzhou switched the phone to his other hand and began buttoning up his cuffs with his right hand: “What does Xie Xubai think?”

“President Xie said, out of consideration for growing up with Xiang Tao since they were kids, he’s willing to give him one night’s respite. To see if he can turn the tide–if he can’t, it also proves that the Xiang family’s heir is incompetent and would not be able to keep the family’s holdings in the future.”

Huo Xingzhou smiled, but it wasn’t a happy smile: “He’s quite a character. Before Xie Xubai kills the fish, does he recite scriptures to deliver them first?”

After all, he is a man steeped in the fragrance of sandalwood and does indeed possess a bit of the Zen spirit.

“President Huo, you do have a way with jokes. But, President Xie prefers to be vegetarian and seldom indulges in rich and strong-flavored food.”

“No wonder he has not been able to chew down a piece of fat meat over the years; turns out he’s picky with his food.”

Huo Xingzhou spoke indifferently, “Continue to press with public opinion, and let’s see what kind of crisis PR solution Xiang Tao can come up with tomorrow. When things reach an extreme, they can only move in the opposite direction; indeed, it’s time to loosen the string on the Xiang family.”

Assistant Ning, trying to gauge his meaning, said: “So, you agree with President Xie’s approach?”

“In the future, unless it’s a matter of utmost urgency, don’t call me at night. I’m not a lonely soul like Xie Xubai.”

Huo Xingzhou hung up the phone directly.

Qiao Xi leaned on the edge of the bed and asked him: “Is it official business?”

Huo Xingzhou pressed the power button to turn off the phone, “Not anymore. I’ll help you bathe, so you don’t get your wound wet.”

His eyes were dark and intense as he stared at her.

Qiao Xi paused, then slowly nodded: “I can’t bathe for too long.”

The man chuckled softly: “That’s not up to me, nor is it up to you.”

Once passion ignites, it’s not something that can be stopped on a whim.

People can’t always control their inner desires at every moment.

Besides, he didn’t want to restrain himself.

…

On the other end of the phone.

Assistant Ning sat in the passenger seat, looking at the black screen of the phone, then turned his head to look at Xie Xubai in the backseat.

“President Xie, he hung up on you and even mocked you,” Ning reported faithfully, adding fuel to the fire, “Come to think of it, President Huo is even two years younger than you.”

That man has a wife and a warm bed; maybe they’ll even have children after a few tries.

Yet, their President Xie is still a bachelor, and his proposal to be someone’s brother-in-law was even rejected.

Xie Xubai showed a gentle and faint smile: “Do you want to work for a different boss?”

“I didn’t mean that, heh heh.”

The corner of Xie Xubai’s eye caught the flickering streetlights, which seemed to shine with brilliance.

His unique temperament was heightened to the fullest.

“Ning Yuan, contact Xiang Tao now. Tell him I’m giving him twelve hours to manage the crisis PR and save the Xiang Family. During these twelve hours, we won’t make a move against Xiang Group. After this time, the Xie Family will take the initiative to strike.”

Always leave a way out for people, don’t drive them into a corner.

If it’s like Xiang Ze selling off family assets, he can at least live comfortably for the rest of his life.

“Yes, I’m making the call right now.”

…

In the intensive care unit of the hospital.

Xiang Mingzhu cried in despair, barely able to catch her breath.

The moment the doctor announced the resuscitation was unsuccessful.

Her mind went blank, and the entire world seemed to have turned upside down.

She… had enraged her biological father to death.

This massive blame crashing down almost knocked her out.

Even her elder brother looked at her with eyes filled with annoyance and hatred; he hated her for enraging their father to death.

Xiang Mingzhu covered her lips, her cries still leaking out.

Xiang Tao’s face was ashen, his eyes bloodshot. He glanced coldly at Xiang Mingzhu with a hoarse, trembling voice: “Are you satisfied now…? It was supposed to be a win-win situation, but you ruined it all because of your jealousy!”

“Now everyone outside is waiting to laugh at the Xiang Family’s misfortune. It’s not about maintaining the Xiang Family’s status anymore, it’s a question of whether we can even hold our ground in the Imperial Capital!”

Xiang Tao’s heart felt icy cold as he forced his tears back.

“Originally, after Lu Yingxue won the championship, our Xiang Family would have joined forces with the Lu Family and risen another step higher, pushing out the Guan Family would not have been a problem! Xiang Mingzhu, one wrong step leads to another.”

“Big brother, I’m sorry, I’m so sorry! I really didn’t expect to enrage father to death, what I said was all out of anger…”

Xiang Mingzhu knelt down in front of him, pulling at him and pleading, “I truly regret it!”

She regretted it so much that her insides turned blue.

“Big brother, hit me. You can beat me to death as compensation for father’s life, I’d rather be dead than alive…”

Xiang Tao shook off her hand, his throat too sour to utter a word.

As the eldest son of the Xiang Family, he couldn’t indulge in grief. There was a big mess waiting for him to clean up.

Xiang Tao wiped away the tears at the corner of his eyes and looked at the several medical staff in the room: “Everyone here is familiar with my Xiang Family, please keep the news of my father’s death confidential until the Xiang Group has stabilized before announcing it.”

“Of course, Eldest Young Master.”

“Yes, Eldest Young Master.”

The Xiang Family was in the medical business, these were all their own people.

Very tight-lipped.

Xiang Tao felt somewhat relieved as he said, “If anyone asks, you must say that my father is in good health. It’s just simple recuperation, and he will be well after some time. I’m counting on all of you!”

He bowed deeply.

“Eldest Young Master, please don’t be so formal. This is our duty.”

“You can rest assured, we will definitely keep it confidential, regardless of what media comes asking, we will provide a unified response.”

Xiang Tao nodded slightly.

He was about to call the company to inquire about the situation, but a call came in from home.

Xiang Tao answered the phone.

“Eldest Young Master, the Second Young Master sold off real estate, cars, and a bunch of luxury goods and took off with the family’s money overseas! We couldn’t stop him, what should we do now?”

When it rains, it pours.

Xiang Tao was so aggravated that he could barely stand: “What did you say? Xiang Ze fled the country?”

At this critical moment for the Xiang Family’s survival, Xiang Ze actually ran away!