Old Master Zhan shook his head. “Jing Ting, as you said, the power is passed down from generation to generation. Back then, your grandfather allowed the Zhan family to have shares in the family, firstly to ensure the Zhan family's stability, and secondly to have someone to help him share the burden. But he definitely had some reservations.”

"All the branches of the Zhan family combined only hold 10% of the shares, while you and your son own 90%. You have absolute power, and no one can restrain you."

“Jingting, I just want to remind you that over the years, the Zhan Group has become inseparable from the Zhan family’s collateral branches. If you don’t accept Xiuwen’s return, and he joins others to rebel, the Zhan Group will suffer heavy losses. This is not a good thing. That’s why I want to advise you to take a step back and see the bigger picture. Everyone is working for the Zhan family, and the Zhan family is yours. Everyone is working for you, including Xiuwen’s return.”

"I don't need it." Zhan Jingting refused without hesitation. "What is Zhan Xiuwen anyway? I'd rather he were just getting in my way than working for me."

“Jing Ting, you’re wrong. If you don’t agree, and the Zhan family is thrown into turmoil, you, as the person in charge, will bear an inescapable responsibility.”

"As you said, I am in charge, so I have the final say on all decisions made by the Zhan family, and I don't need to consider anyone else."

Old Master Zhan was speechless. "Jing Ting, you've already said so much, so I can't say anything more. But your attitude today is not without reason. After all, you are young, and your current status is unmatched. You've even completely defeated the Wen family. You really don't need to take anyone seriously anymore."

"But I still hope you understand that external struggles and internal struggles are completely different. You were able to defeat the Wen family because the Zhan family was united and attacked with an overwhelming advantage. But once internal struggles break out, you will be the one who suffers. That's all I have to say. Think about it carefully."

Seeing that Elder Zhan was about to leave, Ruan Wanyi hurriedly got up to see him off, saying, "Elder Zhan, let me see you off."

She saw Old Master Zhan out, and when she returned, Zhan Jingting was no longer in the living room.

Ruan Wanyi sighed helplessly and went upstairs to Qiao Wanwan's room, where she indeed saw him.

“Jingting.” Ruan Wanyi stepped forward and asked, “Wasn’t what you said to Elder Zhan today a bit too much? When your father was alive, he said that Elder Zhan was fair in his dealings. If he were to leave us, a widow and her children, and we were bullied by other members of the Zhan family, we would go to Elder Zhan to seek justice. In fact, after the car accident, he did stand on our side.”

Zhan Jingting took a towel and wiped Qiao Wanwan's hands while saying, "I know what I'm doing."

Ruan Wanyi hesitated for a moment, then asked, "Jingting, when did your leg heal? Why didn't you tell Mom?"

"It was not long before I got married to Wanwan."

"Then why didn't you tell Mom?" Ruan Wanyi said, feeling wronged. "Do you know how worried Mom was about you?"

Zhan Jingting glanced at her. "Do you think those ladies and young women from the Zhan family come to you every now and then for tea and beauty treatments because they really like you? They're here to find out about me, understand?"

Ruan Wanyi was stunned, then a chill ran down her spine as she thought about it. "No way..."

“You are guileless and wear your heart on your sleeve, making it easy for people to get information out of you. At that time, I couldn’t let anyone know that I had recovered.”

Ruan Wanyi felt even more wronged, "How could you say that about Mom? Mom would never hurt you."

"I didn't say you would harm me, but those people are all smarter than you, and they will definitely get information out of you."

“...Alright then.” Ruan Wanyi was a little worried. “Jingting, Elder Zhan rarely comes out of seclusion. He came here specifically to see you today. Even if his words defending Zhan Xiuwen made you uncomfortable, you can’t just give him the cold shoulder like that.”

"It's alright," Zhan Jingting said calmly. "Although the fact that my leg has healed was unintentionally revealed in the heat of the moment when I was trying to help Wanwan, it's no longer important. If the Zhan family wants to die, feel free to provoke me."

Ruan Wanyi felt terrified. "Jingting, Mom knows you've become stronger over the years, but things are different now. You have a weakness. You have Wanwan and Eleven. If you make too many enemies, they will all become tools for others to threaten you."

“I know.” Zhan Jingting held Qiao Wanwan’s hand. “If she marries me, she’s destined to have no peace. The yacht explosion was because of me, and now she’s lying here because of me.”

"If it weren't for the twist of fate that led to us having a child, she wouldn't be the way she is now."

“Wanwan loves you so much, she won’t regret marrying you.” Ruan Wanyi’s nose tingled with tears. “Since you’ve made your decision, Mom respects you and believes in you. Mom doesn’t have any other abilities to help you, but at least I can help you take care of the family and take care of Shiyi.”

"Right now, all I want to do is stay by Wanwan's side and wait for her to wake up."

Ruan Wanyi wanted to say something, but couldn't find the words, so she could only quietly turn and leave.

......

A month passed in the blink of an eye, and Qiao Wanwan remained in bed, with all her physical indicators normal, but she had not yet woken up.

The medical team is researching and discussing every day, and the miracle doctor is racking his brains to try to restore his memory.

Zhan Jingting remained the same, personally taking care of Qiao Wanwan and almost never leaving Wutong Bay.

In the afternoon, Zhan Yin burst into the room, asking, "Uncle, there's chaos outside! Are you really going to just abandon us?"

Zhan Jingting turned and glanced at him, "Didn't you know to knock before coming in?"

"How can I care about any of that!" Zhan Yin said anxiously. "The Zhan family, under the instigation of Second Uncle, wants to remove you from your position of power!"

"Zhan Xiuwen's ambition didn't just appear recently; it would be abnormal if he didn't do something about it," Zhan Jingting said calmly.

"Uncle, how can you be so calm?" Zhan Yin glanced at Qiao Wanwan on the bed. "You didn't give up on yourself because Qiao Wanwan can't wake up, did you?"

"Can't I just give up on myself? My wife is in a vegetative state, what's the point of me making more money?"

Zhan Yin: "......"

"Wow, so the rumors were true!"

"What rumor?"

"Well, the Zhan family is saying that because of Qiao Wanwan's accident, you've lost interest in managing the Zhan Group. I originally thought it was Zhan Xiuwen slandering you, but now it seems that it really is true!"

“You are also a member of the Zhan family, and your father is on Zhan Xiuwen’s side.”

Zhan Yin: "......"

"My dad is my dad, and I am me. I've always eaten your food and lived in your house, so of course I'm on your side!" Zhan Yin hurriedly declared his loyalty. "The other day when I went home, my dad asked me about you, but I didn't say a word!"

"If you had told me, would you still be standing here, hmm?"

"Uncle, I don't like Second Uncle either. He did something unethical by hiring someone to hit you back then, so I don't want you to be bullied by him. You have to find a way to fight back quickly."

"Right now, all I care about is Wanwan; I don't want to care about anything else."