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1. Inheritance

Three days have passed since that rebellious son took over the company. In these three days, Old Gu has had no appetite and restless sleep, fearing that the moment he opens his eyes, he'll hear news of the company's collapse or acquisition. If his health allowed it, Old Gu would have ripped out the intravenous needle and personally stormed the company, confronting those opportunistic locusts taking advantage of the chaos.

Ever since news of his serious illness spread, the company has been in turmoil. Internal factions led by several shareholders, combined with external pressure from competitors, have transformed the once mighty corporation into a precarious state within just two months.

The downside of an autocratic management style becomes apparent now. With the company's sole authoritative leader incapacitated, the remaining employees resemble headless flies, thrown into chaos.

Simultaneously, individuals lurking in the shadows emerge one by one, like mushrooms after the rain. Old Gu never realized that around him, there were so many wolves and tigers waiting for him to fall, eager to divide his flesh and blood. These were the same brothers who stood by him when the company was founded. Old Gu couldn't fathom why, now that times were better, they had turned into what they are today. Weren't they the ones who provided financial assistance during the most challenging times?

Old Gu used to believe that by expanding and strengthening the company and providing more dividends to his associates, he could repay their past kindness. Little did he know that people's hearts change easily, and over twenty years is enough time for a person to undergo a complete transformation.

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Just as he was diagnosed with cancer, his so-called brothers immediately turned against him. Heartbroken and exhausted, Old Gu initially planned to hand over the company to his capable deputy, whom he had nurtured for six or seven years. The deputy, in his thirties, was highly competent, although lacking a bit of finesse in handling situations. However, Old Gu's decision faced opposition from an unexpected source—his own son.

The young man's exact words were, "Where is there anything of mine that shouldn't be left to your own flesh and blood?" His demand for money was accompanied by a sense of entitlement.

Old Gu was left incredulous. "Look at yourself in the mirror first. Even if I give it to you, can you handle it?"

It wasn't that Old Gu was belittling his son, but the young man had proven to be unreliable from a young age. He had been a source of constant worry, skipping classes and getting into fights since junior high. In his first year of high school, during the early days of the company's success, he had practically skipped the entire semester without Old Gu's knowledge.

From that point on, Old Gu understood that his son was a lost cause. True to his father's judgment, Gu Shao continued down the path of indulgence, eventually achieving notoriety. Now, with the company facing a crisis, Old Gu couldn't entrust it to him. It would be like throwing a meat bun to a dog, never to return.

However, Gu Shao's next words silenced Old Gu. He said, "Given the current situation, even your favored Deputy Xu doesn't have the ability to turn things around. Unless the cancer cells in your body disappear overnight, the company will die sooner or later, with little difference. Instead of entrusting it to an outsider, let it die in the hands of your own son. At least it won't be as much of a loss."

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