Chapter 856 - Is Chu Jingnan Really the Illegitimate Son of the Xiao Family?

The situation that the Xiao Family faced was not too optimistic, and they had no choice but to try their best to stop the stocks from crashing by pumping in massive amounts of funds, causing the Xiao Corporation’s shareholders to be extremely unhappy. Some of them even demanded that Xiao Zhiyuan get stripped off his position as CEO.

He suddenly staggered backwards, unable to keep his balance. He quickly grabbed the wine cabinet beside the French window and struggled to steady himself.

He was somehow ill at ease after seeing the way that Xiao Zhiyuan was behaving.

Old Mr. Xiao was beyond astonished. He stared at him with his eyes wide open. “You… didn’t you guarantee that you had nothing to do with Chu Jingnan? What… is going on with him?”

Xiao Zhiyuan said, “Father, I found out years after I got married to Yuechan, that she had a male friend whom she was very close to. It made me very uncomfortable and I went out for a few drinks. In the end… I reckon that she had gotten pregnant with that kid at that time.”

Old Mr. Xiao sneered. “Zhiyuan, stop being weak and vulnerable. We’re in an unfavorable position now, and once Chu Jingnan’s identity is confirmed, we will be at a loss.”

Hanging his head low, Xiao Zhiyuan answered, “Father, I understand. I’ll handle this accordingly.”

Old Mr. Xiao spoke in a mellower tone, “He’s still the flesh and blood of the Xiao Family, after all. I won’t be so heartless as to leave him in the lurch. However, Chu Jingnan is the cause of all the trouble we’re in now. If the fact that he’s your illegitimate son is exposed, you’ll lose your position in the Xiao Family. Even I won’t be able to protect you. If this matter gets blown up, our reputation and interests will suffer irreversible damage. And most importantly… your wife will be upset!”

Lin Yuechan’s father held 15% of the Xiao Corporation’s shares and was one of the major shareholders. He was already extremely displeased with the Xiao Family because of Xiao Zhiyuan’s mistresses. At this juncture, they could not afford to lose the support of the Lin Family!

Although it was a pity because of how outstanding Chu Jingnan was, Xiao Chengyu was not exactly inferior. He only lacked experience in business management. Since Xiao Zhiyuan was still strong and healthy, he could merely give Xiao Chengyu more guidance.