How serious Yibo's father is about kicking his wife out of the company, he clearly showed right on Monday morning. No sooner had he entered the company than he called an emergency board meeting, at which Yibo and his brother also had to be present, when he informed the board of his wife's resignation.

He explained to the board that his wife had decided to resign herself after realizing that she had a drinking problem and was no longer able to work for the company. In this way, he practically presented his wife with the fait accompli and did not even give her the chance to say anything herself.

Yibo could only shake his head at this. It annoyed him that his mother was not even there to defend herself. And because he has to pretend to be on his father's side, at least for now, he couldn't say anything either. It annoyed him even more that his mother didn't even bother to come to the company. It was as if she didn't take what her husband and brother-in-law said seriously.

Next to Yibo sat his brother, who was following the whole thing with clenched fists and a grim look. He, too, decided to pretend for the time being that he agreed with everything his father said and wanted. Even if it was obviously difficult for him.

Just before the board meeting, Yibo and his brother talked for a few minutes and his brother told him that he is now even convinced that his wife and their father are having an affair. He said, "I lay awake all night because I kept thinking of things that I should have noticed before. I think this has been going on with them for a while."

"And what makes you think that?" Yibo wanted to know.

"After she and I had our first date back then, a second date followed in the presence of Mom and Dad. And I remembered how they greeted each other. Even though they didn't actually know each other, the two of them hugged and Dad even gave her a kiss on the cheek. And then there were little things that I noticed. Like how their eyes kept meeting. Then she even knew how old Dad was, even though none of us told her. She even knew what drink he preferred after dinner. She didn't pay attention to Mom at all and only talked to Dad."

"I see. So now you're saying the two of them were dating before you got married?"

"Yes. By now I'm really convinced of it. Maybe I had to marry her so the two of them could continue to be together. I'm sure her parents wouldn't have let her marry a man older than her father. Besides, he can't just divorce Mom like that. Because then he loses half of his fortune. Maybe all this has been planned by the two of them for a long time."

"Getting Mom hooked on alcohol? Kick her out of the company? And gather evidence of the unacceptable marriage so he could divorce her? Because that's the only way he could separate from her without financial loss. At least that's what the prenup says."

"Yeah right."

"Honestly? I have no doubt they'd both be up to it. But without proof, there's nothing we can do about it. And Mom's not much help to us. Even if we tell her what's going on, it won't do any good. Because she is addicted to alcohol. And there were a lot of complaints from business partners and customers because of her. And it's not easy for Dad at home because of her alcoholism."

"So what are we supposed to do now? We can't stand by and watch my wife and our father beat the crap out of our mother."

"Well, we have no choice but to keep our mouths shut and secretly look for evidence. We have to be able to prove that Dad and your wife planned this all along, and to what extent our uncle was involved. And we need to be able to prove that they really are having an affair with each other."

"You know what else worries me?"

"No, what?"

"That mom stays so quiet."

"Ah. I've noticed that, too. Who knows, maybe she has something in her hand against Dad that he doesn't know about yet."

"True. Mom may be an alcoholic, but she's not stupid. She's always been an actionable alcoholic. Maybe she suspected or knew something and started gathering evidence."

"Mn. Only she won't tell us about it. After all, to the outside world, we're on Dad's side. And we can't tell her what's really going on either, because if she has one drink too many again, she might betray us."

"So what are we supposed to do now?"

"Honestly big brother? Nothing at all! We should just worry about us for now and stay out of it. Sure, we can gather evidence. That should help you with your divorce. But other than that, let's see about becoming independent of Mom and Dad and not getting their displeasure."

"You're right. We really should be careful." Replied Hai Kuan and Yibo agreed with him. Shortly after, the board meeting began.

In just 20 minutes, the board voted to remove Yibo's mother, as well as Hai Kuan's taking over her position and Yibo's taking over his brother's previous position. None of the board members expressed any concerns or voted against it. Which made Yibo wonder if his father had let the board members in on it beforehand?

After the board meeting, Yibo returned to the marketing department. He had been thinking since last night about how to tell his staff and colleagues that as of next week, he was no longer in charge of that department because he was now part of the management team. And that without mentioning what the real reason for his transfer was. And he also had to tell them that his best friend will then take over his position in the department and manage it.

Nervously and with sweaty palms, he turned to his meanwhile dear employees and colleagues and explained: "Due to some restructuring in the company and in the management, unfortunately, starting next week I will no longer be in charge of your department, but I will be upstairs in the management. I honestly don't like it either, because I like working here and with you guys, but the board has just decided for it and so it's settled. From Monday of next week, Seungyoun will be there for you. You all know him and you know that he will also give everything. He will lead this department and I hope you will make it easy for him and give him a warm welcome."

As Yibo had already expected, his colleagues and staff were anything but enthusiastic. They murmured even more when Yibo explained to them that he would only be there today, as he would be on vacation starting tomorrow to take care of his moving. Actually, he had only wanted to take Thursday and Friday off, but then realized that if he wanted to have a nice relaxing weekend with Zhan, two days would not be enough for the move.

Because the move was scheduled for Thursday and Zhan would join him on Friday. And by then, Yibo wants to be done with everything. So that there are no more moving boxes and everything is already put away. So if the move were to take place on Thursday, it wouldn't be enough time. Not even if Yibo unpacked and put everything away all night.

After his speech, Yibo went to his work and could hardly wait to call Zhan in the evening and tell him what happened today. And he would also tell Zhan that his brother suspected that their father and his brother's wife were having an affair.

But Yibo didn't have to wait until evening at all. Because quite unexpectedly, Zhan appeared in the marketing department just before noon. He had been called by the HR department about the employment contract, since he was going to start working sooner after all. And of course Zhan didn't miss the opportunity to stop by Yibo right after the appointment.

The surprise was a success for Zhan. Yibo was so happy that he would have loved to hug and kiss him. But unfortunately they were not alone and there are surveillance cameras everywhere in the building. Without further ado, Yibo decided to give everyone an extended lunch break and then went with Zhan to a restaurant nearby.

At the restaurant, Yibo then told everything that happened at the company that morning and also about his brother's suspicions, while Zhan listened to him quietly. Afterwards, Zhan shook his head and said, "It's like a soap opera in your family. Lots of drama."

"I guess that's true. And starting next week on Monday, you'll witness it all for yourself. After all, as my personal assistant, you'll always be by my side and experience the same things I do." Yibo replied.

"I hope it won't come to such situations. And if it does, I hope it won't be often, or at least in a way that you or we won't be dragged into it."

"I think there will be a lot more stress. Once my mom realizes what's going on around her right now and it turns out to be true that my dad and sister-in-law are having an affair, it's going to get really bad."

"Maybe so. But isn't it strange that your mother remains so calm and composed? I mean, you said she freaked out yesterday when your father and uncle brought up the subject and urged her to give up her position. But today, I think she's already forgotten her anger. Otherwise, she would have shown up at the company after all."

"Yes, that's strange. Very much so. My brother and I think so, too. We suspect she may have something in store that she can use against our father."

"If she really has something in her hand against him, it must be very big. Because if she doesn't show up at the company today after what happened yesterday, even though she must know what's happening, she seems unworried."

"Either that or she opened another bottle of champagne first thing this morning."

"But Yibo, I'm also surprised they decided this today in her absence. Normally, they have to allow her the right to express herself. Especially because she is a company founder. But they didn't hear her out, and they decided it right away today."

"Well, her alcoholism is known to everyone there. And also that there were complaints from business partners and customers."

"But still, they should have heard her out. After all, she didn't do anything illegal."

"Well, in a way she did. She often paid for her trips and purchases with the company credit card."

"Then they would have all the more reason to hear her out about it."

"Hmmm."

"Your dad and uncle must have done a lot of advance work to be able to get that quick decision from the board."

"That may even be true. My brother and I also felt that my dad must have handled the board members beforehand. But we don't have any evidence of that."

"They'd probably be hard to find, too. Your dad is too smart and too careful to leave no evidence against him that's corrupt."

"Mn, that's unfortunately true. But maybe my brother will find out more about the night our father and my sister-in-law spent at the hotel."

"If they really are having an affair, your brother can get a divorce."

"That's what he wants. He never wanted that marriage anyway. And well, he confessed to me that he still loves your cousin Cheng."

"Cheng is dating Wen Qing, though. The two of them are even talking already about getting married."

"So he really loves her?"

"Yes."

"So he's bi sexual and not gay?"

"Right."

"And do you think he will marry Wen Qing?"

"I don't know it. As far as I know, he had been incredibly in love with your brother at the time, and he still talks about him from time to time. But he also loves Wen Qing. Therefore, I can't tell you whether there will be a wedding or not."

"I wish my brother and Cheng could meet and talk it out."

"That might be good. But right now, other things should take priority. He should also only talk to Cheng when he's divorced and really knows what he wants."

"So you don't think it's out of the question that Cheng might give my brother another chance?"

"I can't say yes or no. That's up to Cheng. If he should really still love your brother, and especially, have more feelings for him than for Wen Qing, maybe. But that's a big maybe."

"We'll see. Fortunately, at least we both know what we want." Yibo replied with a grin.

After eating together, Zhan and Yibo went back to the company. Zhan accompanied Yibo back to the marketing department and stayed there. He looked over the shoulders of a few of the employees and even gave them some good tips, for which they were grateful.

Meanwhile, Yibo watched happily as Zhan talked to the employees and colleagues and even got involved in their work and helped them. On this day, Yibo was absolutely sure of one thing at least, he loves Zhan and has found in him a great partner he can rely on. A partner whose eyes are full of love when he looks at him. A partner with whom he feels how much he is loved by him.