Ji Qingshi's voice was hoarse, "Jiajia, that's different."
"The same."
Xi Jia glanced at the time. "I have to go now. Oh, and don't tell Mo Yushen about me taking the medicine, or he'll worry."
There was a moment of silence on the phone.
"I don't know how much longer I can stay with him." Xi Jia took a deep breath. "Second Brother."
"Um?"
“I’ve never asked you for anything since I was a child, but I have to ask you for one thing today. If one day I lose my hearing completely, forget everyone, and don’t even know how to take notes, please help me to ask Mo Yushen for a divorce. Don’t drag him down with me. I don’t want any of his property.”
Ji Qingshi remained silent.
"Second brother? Are you not saying anything, or is your voice just too soft?"
Ji Qingshi felt an indescribable mix of emotions, and the sense of being torn apart intensified little by little.
"If you don't say anything, I'll go find my older brother and tell him you're bullying me."
"I promise you."
Xi Jia hung up the phone and immediately wrote down her conversation with Ji Qingshi. It was getting late, so she began reviewing her notes.
There was a notification in the group chat that the filming was scheduled for 8:00 AM today, and the meeting was postponed.
Xi Jia quickly skimmed through the notes, keeping herself busy on the way to the photography studio, looking at them as she walked.
When we arrived at the film set, almost everyone was there.
Zhou Mingqian hadn't arrived yet, so a few people, bored, started gossiping and discussing the morning's financial news.
The reason they paid attention was because it involved Mo Yushen, an investor in their drama.
"Just now, the Mo Group officially disclosed that Chairman Mo donated half of his shares to Mo Lian, and the procedures for the equity transfer are underway."
Xi Jia is looking at Mo Lian's records. He is Mo Yushen's half-brother and the child born from Mo Dong's extramarital affair.
If Chairman Mo were to give away half of his shares now, it would surely break Mo Yushen's heart.
The remaining half might also end up belonging to Mo Lian, but it was given away in two installments to alleviate public pressure.
Xi Jia went outside, wanting to call Mo Yushen, but worried she might not hear him and would only cause him trouble. So she sent him a message: 【(hug)】
A little green person.
Soon, Mo Yushen replied with two animated GIFs of hugging.
He said, "It's okay, you don't need to look at those things online."
Xi Jia: [Those shares aren't a big deal. I have money; I'll give you all my money.]
Mo Yushen smiled.
"Even at a time like this, you can still laugh." Chairman Li took a sip of tea.
Mo Yushen put away his phone. "Are you going to cry?"
Chairman Li: "..."
Mo Yushen got back to the main point, "I won't be coming this afternoon. Everything is arranged. If there's anything, just give instructions to Secretary Ding. The person in charge at the pharmaceutical factory also reports directly to Secretary Ding."
Chairman Li repeatedly confirmed, "Is it absolutely foolproof?"
Mo Yushen didn't reply. Nothing in this world is absolute. But what's his can't be taken away by anyone, not even Mo Lian.
Chairman Li was still worried, "It's easy for you to leave, but if something goes wrong in the process, it will be difficult for you to come back."
At this critical juncture, Mo Lian will not easily back down, nor will he let the matter rest.
Mo Yushen's tactic of retreating to advance was too risky.
Chairman Li asked, "Old Master Mo, what is your attitude towards your actions?"
Mo Yushen: "No matter what I do, my grandfather never asks."
Even Chairman Li is now confused. He doesn't know what the old man is planning.
The Mo family is currently in a state of flux, with undercurrents swirling within.
At this crucial juncture, Mo Yushen withdrew. He anticipated a stir within the group. They wouldn't release this information publicly, only to senior management, primarily to inform Mo Lian.
Chairman Li put down his water glass and asked bluntly, "You took two months of sick leave. Besides creating a false impression of interference for Mo Lian, is there some other hidden reason?"
Mo Yushen smiled. "It's all hidden, why are you still asking?"
Chairman Li choked, often rendered speechless by Mo Yushen's sharp remarks. "Are you planning to go to the hospital to recuperate or travel abroad?"
Mo Yushen: "A month-long trip to the suburbs of Beijing, and a month-long trip to remote mountains."
Chairman Li was still confused. "It's fine as long as you've made the arrangements."
Mo Yushen glanced at his watch; it was almost ten o'clock. He had an executive meeting coming up soon, so he left the chairman's office.
Secretary Ding had been waiting outside. Mo Yushen came out, and the two went downstairs together.
"Mr. Mo, Mr. Ji has started getting more medication." Ten minutes ago, Ji Qingshi called him and asked him to tell Mo Yushen that Xi Jia was continuing to take the medication because she couldn't stand the discomfort in her ears.
Mo Yushen paused, and after a long while, nodded.
Secretary Ding said, "The R&D team is also working overtime every day."
Mo Yushen: "Thank you for your hard work over the next two months."
"Of course."
10 o'clock.
All directors were present in the Mo's Group conference room.
Chairman Li announced that Mo Yushen will be taking two months of sick leave due to personal health reasons. During his leave, all his work will be temporarily managed by the Vice President.
As soon as he finished speaking, the conference room became so quiet you could hear a pin drop.
The news came so suddenly that no one had time to react.
Early this morning, the official announcement of the equity change was made.
Only a few hours have passed, and Mo Yushen has taken such a long sick leave.
Mo Lian looked at Mo Yushen, who was writing in his notebook, seemingly indifferent.
Not only Mo Lian, but the other directors were also completely baffled, unable to figure out what Mo Yushen was up to.
They speculated that Mo Yushen might be using this method to silently protest against Chairman Mo and also to put pressure on Chairman Mo through public opinion.
But wouldn't this further worsen the already strained relationship between father and son?
Isn't this exactly what Mo Lian wanted?
Today's meeting was the shortest in history.
The meeting ended in less than half an hour.
Mo Yushen encountered Mo Lian at the elevator entrance. Mo Lian was smoking, and had already smoked half of the cigarette, clearly waiting for him.
Secretary Ding left first, going up the stairs.
The only reason Mo Lian could think of for Mo Yushen to do this was, "You're using this tactic to force Grandpa to distribute the inheritance?"
Mo Yushen: "You can think of it that way." He pressed the elevator button.
At this moment, in the conference room of "The Rest of My Life".
Producer Fu also attended the morning meeting today, but Jiang Qin was not among the main creative team members.
Jiang Qin is hospitalized with a persistent high fever. She said she would try to come back in the evening so as not to delay filming.
President Fu looked at Zhou Mingqian and said, "Tell Jiang Qin that there's no need to rush. A delay of a day or two in the filming schedule is nothing. Her health is the most important thing."
Zhou Mingqian nodded: "Okay."
Next, President Fu announced some news: "The company has received a task to shoot a documentary. I will be busy with both, but you don't need to worry. The investors have arranged for another producer to come over."
Everyone looked at President Fu.
Zhou Mingqian twirled the pen in his hand. "Who?"
President Fu: "President Mo, Mo Yushen."
Chapter Forty
Just as Chairman Mo gifted shares to Mo Lian, Mo Yushen took a two-month leave of absence. This news quickly spread within the group, sparking much discussion.
The news spread internally, and naturally, the media heard about it.
Coincidentally, the news that the production team of "The Rest of My Life" announced that Mo Yushen would also serve as a producer also reached the media.
Financial media outlets are speculating that Mo Yushen's decision to take sick leave and stay on a poorly equipped film set indicates that his health is not a problem.
It's not that he has health problems; the real reason is that the Mo Group can't tolerate him.
Mo Yushen voluntarily requested leave, which was reported by the media as: the Mo Group's board of directors undermined Mo Yushen's power, marginalized him, and kept him away from the center of power.
Currently, there are people capable of undermining Mo Yushen, namely Chairman Mo and Mo Lian, who have joined forces.
As soon as the news broke, Mo's stock price fluctuated significantly.
After reading all the news compiled by his secretary, Mo Lian stared at the computer screen without saying a word.
In the past, no matter how much he disagreed with the Mo family, he at least considered the overall situation and prevented the Mo family from falling into a public opinion crisis, which would affect the stability of the stock market.
Mo Yushen was even more ruthless than him. He directed and starred in a great show.
These news reports were arranged by Mo Yushen in advance to put public pressure on him.
Secretary: "The public relations department has already begun handling the negative news."
Mo Lian was prepared; these negative reports couldn't be suppressed today.
Over the years, he has been biding his time abroad, waiting to make a surprise return. Meanwhile, Mo Yushen has always been mindful of potential dangers and prepared for any eventuality.
Mo Lian gestured to his secretary, "Go and get back to work."