Less than a month after Lin Qi, founder and chairman of Yoozoo Games, died in hospital from a suspected poisoning, the plot thickens with the appearance of a lovechild who may be able to claim a portion of the inheritance.
Lin’s 24% share of Yoozoo, as he had no written will at the time of his death, was to be divided between his three previously known children. However, China’s new Civil Code, which came into effect of January 1, states that this child born out of wedlock deserves equal rights as Lin’s legitimate children. The value of those shares was RMB3 billion as of market-close on Wednesday.