Amidst a chorus of condemnation, rumors of Lin Group’s tax evasion and irregularities were spreading like wildfire.
As a result, Lin Group’s stock price plummeted which led to losing billions in a short period.
Knowing this, Lin Haowei became angry.
He immediately called Lin Yi Chen and launched into a furious reprimand, “What on earth are you doing? How could you let the company be embroiled in such a huge scandal? I trusted you, and you can’t even handle such a minor issue!”
Listening to Lin Haowei’s words, Lin Yi Chen didn’t argue back; he just listened quietly.
After Lin Haowei finished venting, he said, “A clear conscience fears no false accusations. In the four years I’ve been in charge of Lin Group, we’ve never engaged in tax evasion. Those allegations will be cleared up soon, and when that happens, the company’s stock price will naturally rebound.”
Lin Haowei sneered upon hearing this.
“You’re too naive! If it were so easy for the stock price to rebound, would the company’s shareholders be so angry? Moreover, some of the things exposed online are not false but facts. Some of the things may have been concealed, but they won’t stand up to scrutiny! If evidence of tax evasion is found, it will be a huge blow to Lin Group.”
Seeing that Lin Haowei was so agitated, Lin Yi Chen couldn’t help but smile coldly.
Now you’re panicking?
Weren’t you afraid when you were doing shady things before?
Huh!
But he said, “If the stock price doesn’t recover, I’ll resign. Will that suffice?”
Did he really think he’d take the scolding so easily?
Sorry, he’s not serving this time!
Lin Group was already on the brink of collapse, and he was looking forward to its closure and to seeing Lin Haowei lose everything!
Of course, even this would be too good for him!
He wanted Lin Haowei to spend the rest of his life in prison, suffering!
Seeing that Lin Yi Chen seemed a bit defiant, Lin Haowei felt challenged.
Dare he throw a tantrum with him?
Did he really think he wouldn’t dare to remove him from the position of CEO?
With that in mind, Lin Haowei sneered, “Fine, resign then! Starting tomorrow, you don’t need to go to work at Lin Group!”
He couldn’t let his lifelong efforts crumble under the influence of online public opinion.
If Lin Yi Chen couldn’t handle it, he’d do it himself!
Hearing Lin Haowei’s words, Lin Yi Chen deliberately spoke in a low voice, “Is what you’re saying true?”
Lin Haowei sensed something was off in his tone and felt a sense of satisfaction.
“Of course, it’s true! If I could give you your current position, I can just as easily take it away!” Lin Haowei said triumphantly.
“So this is the reason you never gave me shares in Lin Group?” Lin Yi Chen asked with an indignant tone.
“Lin Group was originally founded by me. Why should I give you shares?” Lin Haowei immediately responded.
Hearing this, Lin Yi Chen coldly laughed, “Even if I’m your only son, you still wouldn’t give me shares?”
Lin Haowei saw Lin Yi Chen still daring to laugh at him over the phone and felt annoyed.
“As long as you behave and obey, Lin Group will naturally be yours in the future!” Lin Haowei said.
Lin Yi Chen angrily retorted, “I’m not your pet dog. As for Lin Group, take it or leave it. I’m done serving you!”
Then he hung up the phone.
Inside, he felt extremely satisfied.
Lin Haowei’s face must be terrible right now! Did he really think Lin Yi Chen could endure anything, like a tortoise?
Meanwhile, Lin Haowei was indeed as Lin Yi Chen had expected, his face turning livid with anger.
He never imagined that his son, who he believed was under his control would treat him with such an attitude!
In an instant, he couldn’t contain and angrily smashed his phone. “You’ve always been my pet dog; without me, you’re nothing!”
Then, with a cold expression on his face, Lin Haowei made a call and ordered all Lin Group employees to keep Lin Yi Chen out of any important internal documents from now on.
Little did he know that Lin Yi Chen had already prepared everything and deliberately left to remove himself from the storm that might come next.
After leaving his office, Lin Yi Chen happily headed to the daycare where Dian Dian was.
Xiaoyu was still working, but Dian Dian’s daycare would start letting out at four o’clock.
He had never picked up Dian Dian before, so today was a good opportunity.
When Lin Yi Chen arrived, Dian Dian was playing with building blocks inside the daycare.
He knew it wasn’t yet time for his parents to get off work, so he waited patiently inside the daycare.
But unexpectedly, Teacher Li soon called out to him, “Dian Dian, your dad is here to pick you up from school!”
“Dad?” Dian Dian was momentarily confused.
The next moment, he leaped up from the floor and, with his little legs, ran quickly towards the door.
When he saw Lin Yi Chen, Dian Dian’s eyes immediately lit up, and he happily hugged Lin Yi Chen’s neck. He said excitedly, “Dad, you’re off work so early today!”