Eye of Sin

Chapter 684 Parting on bad terms
It was obvious that Huo Yan was not the only one who was surprised and shocked.

The three members of the Ning family were just bystanders, acting as witnesses, but for Xing Zhongde, the impact of this incident on him was more than just surprise.

That really touched upon his own interests.

"Dad! How can this be possible?!" He finally couldn't sit still anymore and stood up, his voice involuntarily rising several degrees, "Property donation is not a joke, how can you joke about it?!"

"Are you kidding? When have I ever joked with you?" Old Master Xing glanced at him and said, "Have you ever seen someone who specially invites a lawyer to come to his house to make a joke?!

I'm not joking at all. This is a decision I made after careful consideration and comprehensive weighing of many aspects.

We have called all of you together today to draft this deed of gift in front of a lawyer and witnesses in order to avoid any disagreements in the future, which would be difficult to resolve.

Now that everyone is here, I will explain everything clearly, and there is no need to mention it again in the future."

"I know you're happy that you found your grandson, but you should be more rational, right?" Xing Zhongde realized that he had lost his composure just now, and quickly lowered his tone, "No matter what, you can't joke about the family property!"

"I've said before, I don't have the hobby of joking about these things, and the so-called family property is also my own personal property." Mr. Xing's expression darkened, and he was obviously unhappy with his son's attitude. "I founded the company, and every penny in the family was earned by me back then. Every house was bought with the money I earned, so why don't I have the right to distribute it?

If your elder brother Chongren were still alive, I would also distribute the property fairly to my two sons.

Now that Chongren has passed away early, leaving Xiaoyan behind, what's the problem with me leaving him things that originally belonged to his father? What's wrong with that? ! "

"Dad, that's not what I meant. It's just that... even if my eldest brother was still alive, you couldn't just give me the company and give him everything else, right? What's more, if my eldest brother were alive, he would at least make some contribution to the family..." Xing Zhongde glanced at Huo Yan, then looked away, "Anyway, I think this is unreasonable."

"Yes, you are right. If your eldest brother were still alive, he would have made more than just a little contribution!" Elder Xing Zongda sighed, "If he were still alive, our family's business would not be in its current state.

Xiaoyan has his own job and is not interested in taking over the family business, so I will leave the ready-made "eggs" at home to him so that he can have a living security in the future. It can also be regarded as a little compensation from me as a grandfather to my grandson.

As for you, since I was old seven or eight years ago and no longer had the energy to manage so many things, I handed the business over to you. This is like leaving the 'golden goose' to you. Isn't this very reasonable? ! "

Xing Zhongde didn't expect his father to mention the operating status of the family business. He felt short of breath, but he was still unwilling to accept it. "But, Dad, that's not what I meant! What you left to Huo Yan are all real estates, which are indeed a guarantee. What about me? I'm over 50 years old. Don't you want to give me a little more security?"

"How dare you say that!" Old man Xing Zongda finally showed his long-held anger, "What was the performance of my company when I handed it over to you? What is the performance now? Don't you have any idea at all?
I don't want to expose some things to you because you are old, but you insist on telling me! Well, let's talk it out so that you don't pretend to be confused in the future!
How did Xiaoyan get lost? Just because it happened 30 years ago doesn't mean we can't find out.

You should know how much you owe your nephew. Even if I didn't arrange it this way, you should have taken the initiative to propose it.

I specially called you here today to sign these gift books in front of you just to see your attitude.

Unexpectedly, Chongde, you really disappoint me!
I even took your future retirement into consideration and reserved half of my savings for you. But you, a good-for-nothing, don't even feel that you owe Xiaoyan anything and are still fussing over every little bit!"

"Dad, what do you mean by nitpicking? You are just too partial to me, aren't you?!" Xing Zhongde felt guilty and could only use anger to cover up his uneasiness. He stood up from the sofa and pointed at Huo Yan, "What's his name? His name is Huo Yan!

I asked him before that if he wanted to recognize you, he should change his name back to Xing, but he refused to do so!

For a child who doesn't even want to take your last name, you even ignore your own son in order to compensate him?!"

Huo Yan clenched his fists.

If this happened somewhere else, he wouldn't mind teaching his uncle a lesson and settling both the new and old grudges together.

But now he is in the Ning family. No matter what the consideration is, Huo Yan does not want the Ning family to see him like this.

It was obvious that old man Xing Zongta knew his youngest son too well over the years, but he appeared very calm at this moment.

He just turned his head and asked the lawyer beside him: "Lawyer Wang, does our country's law stipulate that if the grandson does not have the same surname as the grandfather, the property cannot be donated to him?"

"Mr. Xing, there is no such provision in our country's laws." Lawyer Wang's professionalism allowed him to remain calm. He ignored the father and son who had obviously fallen out with each other and calmly answered Xing Zongta's questions.

"Since there is no such rule, then do as I said just now." Old Master Xing nodded to him, and then stretched out his hand to point, "No, change it. All the savings in my name will be left to my grandson. Apart from the family business, I will leave nothing to this unfilial son!"

"Okay, Dad, then you can count on this grandson you picked up halfway to take care of you in your old age and see you to the end of your life!" Xing Zhongde was already furious, and didn't care whether his words were sensible or not. He gritted his teeth and said hatefully, then turned around and walked away, walking angrily towards the gate alone, turned back and glared at Huo Yan fiercely, pushed the door open and walked out.

The front door was slammed shut behind him with a loud bang that startled everyone in the room.