Although the three families of the Nian clan were fighting each other secretly, Lin Xiaoman knew very well that it was absolutely impossible for Father Li to take power alone.
No matter how they fight, they are one family and it is impossible for outsiders to seize power.
"Dad, Nian Jiarui is just a young man who knows nothing. Why should he be allowed to take over Shenghua? He is so young and inexperienced. If he makes a wrong decision, won't we suffer huge losses?"
Lin Xiaoman spoke in an indignant tone, as if defending someone, but also with a hint of coquettishness, "Dad, you've been at Shenghua for over 30 years. If it weren't for you holding on, Shenghua would have been ruined long ago with the character of Second and Third Uncles Nian. Shenghua is so prosperous, and it's all thanks to Dad!"
In the plot, Father Li is indeed a very capable person. Nian Jiarui was able to quickly master Shenghua because of his father's help. Unfortunately, on the one hand, he trusted his son-in-law too much, and on the other hand, he was in poor health due to constant socializing. After Nian Jiarui got a firm foothold in Shenghua, Father Li immediately retired to enjoy his old age.
"What are you talking about? Shenghua's success today is the result of everyone's hard work." Father Li said seriously, "You can say this at home, but don't say it outside."
Although there was a hint of criticism on his face, it had to be said that Father Li was delighted in his heart and benefited greatly from Lin Xiaoman's words.
He has worked tirelessly for Shenghua for so many years, and he has indeed made great contributions to Shenghua's development to its current scale.
but……
As a man, a capable man, he naturally does not want to be inferior to others. Currently in Shenghua, he is definitely superior to the second and third oldest brothers, and the only one above him is Uncle Nian.
Uncle Nian is my elder, one of the founders of Shenghua. It's fine if I'm under him, but from now on...
Thinking that he would be suppressed by a brat like Nian Jiarui who hadn't even grown all his hair yet, Father Li's eyes darkened and his unhappiness grew stronger.
What virtue and ability did Nian Jiarui have? !
"Dad, I'm telling the truth." Lin Xiaoman, who was criticized, retorted softly with a little grievance.
"Old Li, why are you so serious? Isn't what my daughter said right?" Li's mother echoed, "If you ask me, the Nian family is just dishonest. We clearly started the business together, but Nian cheated and bullied my uneducated father-in-law, and they managed to take over the majority of the shares. Now they want to leave the company to that brat. I don't think he's cut out for it. What if he squanders Shenghua? What will we do then?"
Ever since she knew that Nian Jiarui was short-sighted and looked down on her own daughter, Li's mother also looked down on Nian Jiarui in every way.
"What nonsense are you talking about in front of the child?" He frowned. Although he denied it, Father Li's dissatisfaction with the Nian family deepened. Although he was not involved in it back then, Uncle Nian has always been cunning and his father is an honest man. So whether there was any trick in the equity distribution back then... he also had some guesses.
"Dad, let's not talk about the past. Let's focus on the present. After all, Grandpa Nian and Grandpa started from scratch together. With this friendship, we also have a place in Shenghua. But if it were Cheng Jiarui, it wouldn't be so easy. Once he holds power, he might eliminate all dissidents and kill them all.
"Dad, think about it. As time goes on, the blood ties of the Nian family will become weaker, and their shares will become more and more dispersed. Our 29% stake will definitely be seen as a threat. A group is like an imperial court. For a monarch, how can he allow others to sleep beside his bed?"
"Hey, Xingxing, why do you feel like you're getting smarter and smarter?"
"Mom, how can I be admitted to Yunhai University even though I am not smart?" Lin Xiaoman said proudly. What about the academic master? He is a magical creature!
"Xingxing, you didn't care about these things before. Why did you come back this time..." Father Li was a little surprised. Although his daughter was smart, in his eyes she was just a nerdy bookworm. In essence, she was a simple, innocent, and considerate sheep-like girl without a trace of wolf nature. Deep down in Father Li's heart, he had already determined that his daughter was not suitable for the intrigues of the business world.
His daughter is more suitable to take the civil service exam and get a stable job within the system.
"Dad, a few days before the holiday, the school held a fundraising event. The father of an alumnus worked day and night to support his father and his younger brother's education. He became ill due to overwork and suddenly became paralyzed. Now he is bedridden in the hospital. This incident made me realize that the peaceful years are because someone is carrying the burden for you. Dad, you have worked so hard. I was ignorant before, but now I want to start learning to help share the burden with you." Lin Xiaoman said a very emotional and sincere farewell.
Really, she really envied Li Xinxing for having a good father.
Unlike her, she has a scumbag father.
"Xingxing..." Father Li moved his lips, and his eyes turned slightly red. He was deeply moved by his daughter's sudden understanding.
"Xingxing, you have really grown up." Li's mother was also very moved.
"I'm 21 years old, so of course I have to be sensible. Our family is quite wealthy, and the business world is like a battlefield. I've been studying Sun Tzu's Art of War at school lately, and I've gained some insights." The initial atmosphere had been laid, and Lin Xiaoman finally put forward his main point, "Dad, there's an old saying that goes, 'It's better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.' The Nian family won't let us be the head of the family, so it's better for us to go it alone."
"How can this be possible? Shenghua is my father's life's work!" Father Li shook his head, his face thoughtful, and it was obvious that he had heard Lin Xiaoman's words.
"But where is Shenghua's hard work?" Lin Xiaoman continued to mutter in a low voice.
"Old Li, I think what my daughter said makes sense. I also always feel that you are doing a thankless job. Shenghua has been called by Uncle Nian from the beginning to the end. Think about your last project. You worked hard for more than three months to prepare, and you have a lot of white hair. It makes me feel so sad. In the end, Uncle Nian rejected it with just one word. It makes me so angry!" Mother Li said indignantly. Although she didn't understand the company's affairs, she saw all the hard work of her husband, so she just felt it was particularly not worth it.
His mind wandered for a moment, and thinking of that project, Father Li, who had been holding his breath, looked a little indignant, but he finally sighed and shook his head, "Alright, stop talking. I know what I'm doing. Starting a new business on my own is not as easy as you think."
Quickly adjusting his mood, Father Li changed the subject and asked about her daily life in a friendly manner, "Xingxing, are you used to living alone this semester? Are you having any problems with your studies? At school..."
Since Li's father ended the topic, Lin Xiaoman consciously stopped talking and instead talked about daily life, referring to Li Xinxing's well-behaved personality.
The whole family is happy.
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