The meal made the Du family realize that Hu Pan was not to be trifled with. The eldest branch became even more resentful, wondering if the fifth branch would now be superior to them.
After lunch, Hu Pan left the Du family calmly and got into the car, returning to the villa. Only upon entering the house did she take out the item from her pocket: a single piece of paper that the old man had secretly slipped her.
"What is this?"
Du Feiyang was very curious. Hu Pan handed it to him, "Your father gave it to me. I haven't looked at it yet. He was so secretive. The old man is quite something. See if it's anything important?"
"Wow, not bad. He's treating you so well. I'm telling you, my dad doesn't easily treat anyone well..."
Du Feiyang suddenly couldn't speak, his expression turning strange. "Is my dad's brain injured? This is a will."
"What will?"
A will leaving all his property to Du Feiyang, complete with a lawyer's signature and notarization. Old Mr. Du was handing over the Du family to Du Feiyang.
"Oh no, Dad is in danger."
"What danger?"
"My eldest brother. He wants to seize power. He pretends to take care of Dad, but he's actually been monitoring him all along."
Du Feiyang fell silent. What should they do?
Hu Pan was also at a loss. "Your eldest brother wouldn't really dare to kill your father, would he?"
"Why wouldn't he? In ancient times, there were sons who rebelled to ascend to power. Is killing one's father that rare?"
Hu Pan: "..."
It didn't seem that rare.
"So, what do we do now? Should we save your father?"
Du Feiyang didn't know. If they saved him, the will wouldn't take effect, and he wouldn't be able to inherit the Du family and become chairman.
All his life, his greatest wish was to inherit a vast family fortune, have enough to eat and drink for a lifetime, and ensure his descendants never had to worry about money. Now that he could directly inherit the Du family and its trillions in assets, how could he not be tempted?
But to just watch his father be killed by his eldest brother, perhaps even suffering torture at his hands right now, he couldn't bear it.
"Ask Brother Xie about this. This matter is too significant. We're clueless, so let's ask someone smart."
"Right, it's time for my Brother Xie to show us the way."
Du Feiyang called Xie Sui. Xie Sui was swamped, not even having time for a lunch break, constantly dealing with various matters.
With his mind working on two things at once, Xie Sui's interest was piqued after hearing Du Feiyang's account. "This is hard to say. Your dad is an old fox; if your eldest brother could control him, he wouldn't have lived this long.
Don't rush to claim the inheritance. Save your father first, bring him back to the mainland with you, and let your eldest brother play by himself."
"Will that work?"
"Whether it's true or false, you can't bring yourself to patricide, it'll weigh on your conscience. This is the best way. What else can you do?
There are good doctors in the mainland too. If needed, transfer him from the mainland to the US. Either way, he can't fall into your eldest brother's hands!"
"Alright, I'll arrange it now."
"I'll introduce you to some people from Mr. Smith's side. They're more capable than the bodyguards in Hong Kong and won't be bribed."
"Thank you, Brother Xie. Wait for me, and I'll be back as soon as possible."
"Okay, I'll arrange for doctors to examine the old man."
Xie Sui hung up the phone, shaking his head in amusement. He was certain that Old Mr. Du was testing Du Feiyang, seeing if he would abandon his father for wealth.
If he wanted to be tested, he would be satisfied. Let's play along with him.
Du Feiyang contacted the people Xie Sui introduced. They were a team, charging a minimum of five million yuan to do anything for their clients.
Stealing an old man from the heavily guarded Du family was a task as difficult as assassination.
However, it wasn't impossible. Du Feiyang offered twenty million yuan to deliver the person directly to the mainland. He would cooperate by distracting the eldest branch.
The other party agreed. Du Feiyang expected to see blond-haired, blue-eyed Americans, but instead, they were Asians, including two women in their thirties who didn't stand out. Were these top assassins?
The man in charge, Liu Yulong, smiled. "Young Master Du, don't be surprised. Assassins don't rely on brute force; that's for thugs. We work with strategy and planning. Don't worry, once we take your job, you'll be satisfied."
They spoke in Chinese, smiling honestly, like dockworkers carrying sacks.
Hu Pan grew more curious and a little scared. Would they betray them?
Although the possibility was slim, they had to be prepared. Du Feiyang's bodyguards were also wary of them.
The other party worked quickly. Three days later, they asked Du Feiyang to cause a scene at the old residence, drawing everyone from the eldest branch away for at least fifteen minutes. Du Feiyang agreed.
He didn't have a grand plan. He took two elders from the board of directors and went to confront Du Feiyun about the accounts. Du Feiyun was currently managing the group, so it was natural to question him about discrepancies.
However, he didn't just find a minor error; he discovered a sum of money unaccounted for. Du Feiyang didn't need to pretend anymore. Du Feiyun was already transferring assets. How could this be tolerated?
The two directors initially present were now joined by all the other senior members, who stormed into the old residence, demanding an explanation from Du Feiyun.
The First Madam, seeing the intimidating group, nearly had a heart attack. "What do you want?"
"Let the eldest young master come here. Don't worry, First Madam, we don't eat people."
Du Feiyang sneered, "Is it that Madam has done something shameful and is feeling guilty?"
"Shut up! How dare you speak to your elders like that? What have I done wrong? It's you causing trouble again. Your father is unwell; can't you let him rest peacefully?
If he gets upset and something happens, you'll be a sinner of the Du family."
She was good at framing herself. Du Feiyang sat on the sofa, his legs propped on the coffee table, causing the First Madam's blood pressure to spike. She wished she could have him thrown out.
"Auntie, don't get angry. Dad isn't going to die so easily. Eldest brother embezzling public funds, this is no small matter. Letting him manage the group is like letting a rat steal money."
"Who are you calling a thief?"
"Mom, go back to your room. I'll handle this."
"Feiyun, they definitely have ill intentions. Be careful."
"How could that be? All of you uncles and elders watched me grow up. It's just a misunderstanding that can be cleared up."
"Really?"
"Don't worry, I can handle it."
He subtly signaled her to go upstairs and keep an eye on the old man.
Du Feiyang suddenly said, "Auntie, don't leave. You should see the son you raised."
"Do I have to stay just because you say so? You're so ill-mannered."
The First Madam was about to go upstairs when the Fifth Madam appeared and blocked her. "Feiyang has never brought the directors to visit. Shouldn't Eldest Sister help host them?"
The First Madam's insistence on going upstairs now made her appear guilty. Besides, she didn't think these people were here for the old man.
The Chief Accountant presented the accounts to Du Feiyun, his legs trembling. "This is a transaction of 130 million yuan transferred to a Southeast Asian country, but the group has no such project. Eldest young master, can you explain?"
Du Feiyun had prepared for this. "This is an advance payment, not for building a factory or any project. It's to establish local connections so that our Du family's goods can dominate the local market, and the profits will be substantial. This is something Dad knows about and approved with his signature. Since there are no profits yet, we didn't inform everyone. The results should be available in two months."
He produced a document with the old man's seal. The directors exchanged glances. "We need to ask the Chairman ourselves."
"Certainly. I'll have the doctor check on Daddy's condition. Can he see you?"
Du Feiyang said, "Don't stall for time. Dad was eating with us yesterday and was in good spirits. How can he be bedridden today?
I'll go invite him. Please wait."
"Daddy doesn't like to be disturbed. Don't be presumptuous."
"I will be presumptuous. This is my own home, my own father. I can't see him? Is he only your father? Why are you the only one guarding him?"
"Because Daddy trusts me. You've been away for half a year. Who has been managing the family and the group?"
"Oh, such hard work and great merit. Then step aside, and I'll manage, okay?"
He never realized before how hypocritical he was, trying to act like a good person.
"Alright, stop arguing. Let the doctor examine him. The Chairman's health is important."
Du Feiyang snorted and sat down, calculating the time. Fifteen minutes had long passed. It should be over.
He couldn't believe he would one day be sneaking out an old man. He couldn't help but laugh.
"What are you laughing at?"
"I laugh when I want to. Do I need your permission?"
Du Feiyun felt a strange unease, as if something was about to happen today.
Soon, the doctor came down, his face pale. "Eldest young master, it's bad. The old man is gone."
"What do you mean? What do you mean he's gone? You were supposed to be watching him. Did a living person just disappear?"
Du Feiyang said, "Eldest brother, that's not right. Dad is a living person; he can go wherever he wants. Are you trying to imprison him?"
Du Feiyun shouted in anger, "Go find him quickly!"
The directors' expressions turned grim. What were these brothers up to?
After searching for a while, they returned empty-handed. Du Feiyun's heart turned cold as he grabbed Du Feiyang's collar. "You did this, didn't you?"
Du Feiyang looked innocent. "You're wrongly accusing me, eldest brother. I know nothing. What did I do? Uncles and elders, please judge for yourselves. I've been with you the whole time. I didn't do anything!"
"Where are your bodyguards?"
"Outside."
His usual bodyguards were all there, not one missing. Du Feiyang threw him off and tidied his clothes, saying sternly, "If it weren't for the fact that you're also anxious, I would have fought back long ago. Next time, don't be aggressive with me. I consider you my brother and give you some face. Don't push your luck."
Du Feiyun didn't believe a word of this. They were almost at odds. Any brotherly affection was a joke.
The Fifth Madam was most worried. "Stop arguing, Feiyang. Hurry and find someone! Your dad isn't well. If something happens, how will our family live? *Sob sob sob*..."
She started crying. Du Feiyang didn't care if she was acting. If their dad was gone, they could divide the inheritance and live even better.