Chapter 927: Chapter 927: When a Dog Is Driven to Desperation, It Will Bite

“””

Huo Lin was actually very clear that his current thoughts were desperately trying to absolve his father of guilt.

He gripped the pen in his hand tightly.

Suddenly, he somewhat understood why his mother had been driven by her guilt to the point of falling ill over the years.

Honestly, after knowing the truth.

He inexplicably felt guilty about Pei Ya.

He was no good man, nor was he someone who easily softened his heart.

It was just that he was deeply shaken by that aura Pei Ya had, willing to pay any price for the truth.

Perhaps, it could be called sympathy.

Huo Lin thought that if his family was not entirely to blame, perhaps he would feel less guilty.

…

“Achoo!” Pei Ya touched his nose and muttered to himself, “Who’s thinking of me?”

“Sick?” Han Wang came over, her gaze falling on Pei Ya’s hand. She narrowed her eyes slightly, looking displeased.

Pei Ya hurriedly snuffed out the cigarette in his hand and surrendered, “Alright, I’ll stop smoking. Please don’t look at me with such a terrifying gaze. Besides, I’m not smoking inside the Institute.”

The place they were currently at was the back hill slope of the Research Institute, from which the entire village could be seen, and above was a vast starry sky.

Pei Ya liked to sit here and space out whenever he was feeling down.

Standing up from the chair, Pei Ya patted his pants, “Let’s go down.”

Han Wang didn’t move. She asked, “Are you in a bad mood?”

Pei Ya was stunned for a moment, then replied earnestly, “No, not at all.”

Han Wang persistently stared at Pei Ya.

Pei Ya: “…”

In this desolate wilderness, if they were not acquainted, he would suspect Han Wang of wanting to kill him.

After a moment, Pei Ya deflated, “Really, I’m just very happy, extremely happy. A long-held wish has been fulfilled, and I have the boss to thank for it. Hugging her thigh was the right move indeed.”

Han Wang sized up Pei Ya and, confirming that he was not lying, withdrew her gaze and said coldly and dispassionately, “Let’s go back.”

Pei Ya raised an eyebrow, his face suggesting something ambiguous, “Wow, showing so much concern for me, you wouldn’t have that, that for me, would you…?”

Han Wang was clueless, “Which one?”

“Just that one.”

Pei Ya had an ‘you know what I mean’ expression on his face.

Han Wang did not understand but it didn’t prevent her from responding, “Heh.”

Pei Ya helplessly shook his head.

If she’s concerned about him, just say it. No need to pretend.

Really not cute.

Professor Qiao is much cuter.

Pei Ya was not lying; he indeed was very happy, so happy he wished he could announce it with gongs and drums.

Since Huo Lin was a man of his word, Pei Ya didn’t mind adding fuel to the fire for the Huo Family.

After some thought, Pei Ya took out his phone to call Huo Lin.

He did have Huo Lin’s contact information, although he had never reached out to him before.

Huo Lin was rather surprised to receive a call from Pei Ya.

Without beating around the bush, Pei Ya got straight to the point, “Considering you kept your promise, I kindly inform you of something.”

“What?” Huo Lin felt it might not be anything good.

Sure enough…

Pei Ya said with a hint of mockery, “You’re doing a pretty poor job as the Family Head. Your subordinates can’t wait to replace you, and look, they’re eagerly coming to me to collude in bringing you down.”

Huo Lin ignored Pei Ya’s sarcasm and his face darkened, “Who is it?”

Pei Ya said cheerily, “Your Third Uncle.”

He did not tell Huo Lin what Huo Yaozong had told him, that his parents’ deaths were no accident.

He did not trust Huo Lin.

Huo Lin was purely a businessman.

When dealing with such a person, it was best not to show all your cards.

“Why are you telling me this?” Huo Lin knew Huo Yaozong had always been discontent with him, but he had not expected him to go as far as seeking out Pei Ya.

Heh.

“””

Pei Yao would not be in such a state of distress if he wasn’t so easy to manipulate.

“Who made me so kind-hearted.” Pei Yao said half sincerely and half mockingly: “Since you are the only good person in the Huo Family, I am still very happy to remind you.”

Huo Lin was somewhat speechless.

Of course, Pei Yao wasn’t such a kind person; he wanted to uncover the truth about his parents’ deaths, and Huo Yaozong clearly knew a lot. Force was definitely not an option; who knew whether Huo Yaozong would tell the truth or not when the time came.

So he could only make Huo Lin force Huo Yaozong to take the initiative to come to him again.

Of course, this time he had to do so with the attitude of a seeker of help.

Now that Huo Lin had a hold over the third branch of the family, how could he let it go so easily?

Pei Yao felt that he was truly too clever.

…

Qiao Yun was aware of everything Pei Yao did.

Without her needing to ask, Pei Yao would excitedly share with her.

Qiao Yun did not object, she only reminded him to be careful.

Especially to be wary of Fu Yun.

Even a cornered dog will bite.

Qiao Yun, having experienced much, spoke with authority on this matter.

As for the hot topic of discussion online, Qiao Yun, with a wave of her hand, also made a statement about the matter through Tianqi, especially condemning the shamelessness of the Huo Research Institute.

Wow.

The two major research institutes were now at loggerheads.

The onlookers were enjoying the spectacle to their heart’s content.

In this whirlwind, Adrian paradoxically benefitted from the misfortune; the scrutiny on him had lessened somewhat, even the negative press diminished making him feel somewhat uncomfortable.

After his illness improved, he left Yuncheng and went back to the United States to deal with base affairs.

He would return again on the day of the conference!

…

Jiang Jing was also paying attention to the affairs of the Huo Family, and the more she saw, the worse her expression became.

Recently, many acquaintances had been approaching her to inquire about the Huo Family, insinuating both openly and covertly that she had chosen the wrong patron.

She felt like she was being dragged down by others.

A gloom began to emerge in Jiang Jing’s eyes, and her heart was filled with extreme annoyance; had she known the waters of the Huo Family were so deep, she would not have gotten involved.

Especially with Fu Yun.

Thinking of Fu Yun’s crazed behavior that day, a chill ran down Jiang Jing’s spine.

After several days of contemplation, Jiang Jing finally decided: “Mom, I will go to Beijing tomorrow.”

Xu Qiao was puzzled: “Why the sudden trip to Beijing?”

Ambition filled Jiang Jing’s eyes: “In China, Beijing is the place with the most connections.”

“This…” Xu Qiao hesitated: “What about Fu Yun?”

Jiang Jing frowned: “I haven’t been able to contact her for several days.”

Xu Qiao was shocked: “What happened, she hasn’t had a change of heart, has she?”

Jiang Jing shook her head, guessing that Fu Yun was being watched by Huo Lin, indeed Fu Yun was not lightly stimulated.

“No matter what, the doctor has already agreed to take me to the conference, it’s the same if I go earlier to prepare.”

“That makes sense, but you still need to get in touch with Fu Yun.”

“Hmm.” Jiang Jing nodded absentmindedly, her lips curling into a smile that was not quite a smile: “Mom, I’ve actually thought it through. Without Huo Lin, without the Huo Family, Fu Yun is nothing, so she can only be a stepping stone for me.”

She sneered: “Through her, I will find the connections that are most beneficial to me.”

Xu Qiao was startled by the ambition in Jiang Jing’s eyes.

At this moment, she finally realized Jiang Jing had changed.

She had become somewhat unscrupulous.

She suddenly became fearful, afraid that Jiang Jing would make a mistake.

Xu Qiao’s lips moved, but then she felt she might be overthinking it.

…

On this side.

Qiao Yun got up early in the morning to pack her luggage, as today was the day to return to Beijing.

The conference was ultimately set in Beijing, she had several days to prepare, so she planned to go back early.