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The entire Xiao Family, at the time of the division, although it was split into four parts, was not an equal division.
Not to mention the private matters, just from what is known outside, Old Master Xiao gave about fifty percent of his assets to Xiao Minfeng, while the other fifty percent was evenly divided between his two daughters.
As for the scattered properties and such, they were kept in his own hands.
All of these were valuable assets.
The portion given to Xiao Minxing was merely things that were left over and unwanted back then, which were not even recorded in the books, and were not under Old Master Xiao's name, but rather under Madam Xiao's.
I do not know how the situation was back then, but judging by Xiao Minxing's personality and attitude now, he probably did not want to take on such matters at that time either.
To be honest, if the reports are true, then taking those things would be worse than starting from scratch; at least that way there would be no debts.
However, just like that, a few years later, things have completely reversed.
Now the eldest son of the Xiao Family hardly goes to the company. His wife, Li Ru, although she cannot control his indulgences outside, has placed all their relatives into the original Xiao Corporation and has now become a true boss lady.
Meanwhile, Xiao Minfeng holds the title of chairman, yet his real power has slowly been taken away, and he does not care or may not even realize it because he is busy dealing with women every day.
On the contrary, after enduring a year of hardship, Xiao Minxing's situation began to turn around. He is now almost on par with his elder brother. The most important thing is that his career is on the rise while his brother's is declining; this is a reverse correlation with a frightening outcome.
Of course, these matters are only briefly mentioned online. After noticing this trend, I sought advice from Mina.
They are considered peers in a way; at least they are in the same circle. Moreover, Mina has been in this circle for quite some time. Before the Xiao Family was divided, she was already considered an old hand in the workplace and thus knows quite a bit about their past and present.
After she finished discussing these issues with me, she tapped the table in front of her and said, "Hey, hey, I was just asking if you're okay. Back when you married into the Xiao Family, I wanted to give you some advice, but you wouldn't listen, saying it was all about Xiao Minxing's business and you didn't care to ask. Now that they're divorced, you're suddenly interested in their family. I just want to ask, how's the Xiao Family now? Are you still connected to them?"
I shook my head and said, "It doesn't matter to me. That's why I have the leisure to ask. Good or bad, it has nothing to do with me; I'm just curious."
She rolled her eyes and said, "Come on, I know you too well. Is it that you've heard news about Xiao Minxing? I heard he hasn't been to work for the past month. People at Zhi Xing say he's on a business trip, but even his assistant doesn't know where he went."
I looked at her and asked, "Oh, why didn't you tell me sooner?"
She gave me a strange look and said, "Who would have thought you'd recover so well? You did everything for Xiao Minxing back in the day. Now that he's divorced, I was afraid you wouldn't be able to handle it. How could I dare to mention him in front of you?"
I glanced at myself and then looked back at her and asked, "Do I really seem that fragile?"
Mina shook her head and said meaningfully, "It's not about being fragile; it's about obsession. Who would have thought you'd bring him up like this? It feels like you're a different person."
I couldn't quite understand why I felt this way either. Although I still thought about him sometimes, it wasn't like before. Sometimes I even comforted myself by thinking that perhaps my previous obsession was too deep; wanting him so much led me to realize that once I actually had him, he wasn't what I imagined. That's why after the disappointment, letting go felt easier.
Maybe I really have become a different person; let's call it a rebirth.
Seeing that I wasn't speaking, Mina glanced at the door and then whispered, "Actually, there's already some quiet gossip outside. They say he's gone for medical treatment, but no one from the Xiao Family has come forward to clarify anything. Zhi Xing is still operating normally, so this news isn't reliable."
Hearing this, I couldn't help but ask, "If he's not at the company, how can it still operate normally?"
Mina shrugged and said, "In a normal company, how could it close just because the boss isn't there for a day? They have their own mechanisms and rules; everyone just needs to follow them. With Xiao Minxing's management skills—let's be honest—if he were gone for a month or even a year, I doubt the company would face any major issues."
"Wow, he's that capable? The last time I saw him, he always seemed so busy—sitting there all day reading documents and taking on so many tasks himself. I was worried for him."
Mina laughed when she heard this and after a while said, "What are you worried about? Even if it is true, it's his own choice."
At this point, she deliberately glanced at me and said, "Let’s not even mention that every company owner is busy. Even when they are chatting with others, they are thinking about whether what I just said can bring in a deal and how much money it can make for me. Xiao Minxing, as a member of the Xiao Family and a rising star in Haicheng, do you think he is someone who takes things lightly?"
"So, he still has a lot to do in the company. If he doesn't go, who will handle those matters?" I asked eagerly.
As soon as Mina heard this, she stopped what she was doing and focused on me for a few seconds before saying, "Anan, to be honest, you only just started to look a bit like Mrs. Xiao. Before, you really seemed like his maid—never asking anything serious and always wearing a face full of worries, as if you didn’t know what tomorrow would bring after today."
I took a deep breath and softened my voice, saying, "Can you not say that? Just comparing the past and present, I feel like I've transformed from a cocoon into a butterfly; I've been reborn as a person. Is that enough? Now let’s talk about serious matters."
This statement made Mina laugh again, and she jokingly said, "The serious matter is that I really don’t know how President Xiao manages the company. Anyway, Zhi Xing is still operating just like before, and new projects are still underway."
Well, I guess that's also a business secret that only Xiao Minxing knows.
After talking about the Xiao Family, we moved on to my comic issue, and I shared Su Qian's opinions with her.
Mina nodded and said, "That's the best way; it saves you from worrying about it every day. If you're short on money, just come to me first. I can't promise anything else, but I can definitely help you with meals."
"But I can't rely on you to support me; otherwise Zhuo Feng will hate me to death!"
Mina replied directly, "He won't hate you. But what I'm telling you is true: if one day you find yourself alone with the child, no matter what happens, please don’t hide it from me."
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