The ancient war between mother-in-law and daughter-in-law in a wealthy family

Several black-clad bodyguards approached, and I subconsciously protected Zhan Yu. At the critical moment, the door of the box was thrown open again, and a group of uniformed police officers rushed in. "Song Yuanhang, you are suspected of multiple commercial fraud and illegal detention. You are now officially arrested!"

Song Yuanhang's face was pale, and he tried to make a final struggle, but he was quickly subdued by the police. This sudden change made Zhan Yu and I breathe a sigh of relief. After the crisis was over, we didn't linger for long and immediately left this troubled place.

Returning to the Zhan family, I was still terrified. Song Yuanhang's capture didn't mean the end of the matter. I knew greater challenges lay ahead. Within the Zhan family, there were still many destabilizing factors, especially from those shareholders who were disgruntled with us. We still had a long way to go to truly control the Zhan family.

The next day, Zhan Yu and I arrived at the Zhan Family Enterprises conference room. Today, we'll present our new business plan to the shareholders. I knew that while Song Yuanhang's situation had temporarily stabilized the situation, the pressure of commercial competition was even greater. If we wanted to fully escape this predicament, we had to find another way.

As the shareholders gradually took their seats, I noticed Mr. Zheng's scrutinizing gaze, tinged with suspicion and distrust. His look made me nervous, and I knew this meeting would be a tough one.

I took a deep breath and began to lay out my business plan. I analyzed the current market situation in detail and proposed an innovative direction for development. I spoke passionately, hoping to gain the support of my shareholders.

However, I was only halfway through my speech when shareholder Zheng rudely interrupted me. "What do you, a young woman, know about business? This plan doesn't sound reliable!"

His words were like a bucket of cold water poured over my head, sending a chill through me. The other shareholders began to whisper, echoing Mr. Zheng's doubts. My heart sank, feeling like I'd been punched hard.

"Shareholder Zheng, my plan is not groundless, but is based on detailed market research and data analysis..." I tried to explain, but was interrupted by him again.

"Data? What can those vague things mean? Why should we believe a young girl like you?" Shareholder Zheng's tone was full of contempt and disdain.

I clenched my fists tightly, trying to control my emotions. I thought about the difficulties I had faced since marrying into the Zhan family. The cold stares and difficulties in the family fights hadn't defeated me, so how could I be defeated by such a small question now?

I took a deep breath, looked at shareholder Zheng with a determined gaze, and said word by word, "Shareholder Zheng, I respect your experience and qualifications, but please also respect my dedication and hard work. This plan..." Before I could finish my words, the door to the conference room suddenly opened and a familiar figure walked in... Mr. Zhan slammed his cane on the ground. "What are you arguing about? How disgraceful!"

Before I could finish my words, the conference room door suddenly opened and a familiar figure walked in—Old Man Zhan. He was leaning on a cane, his face full of majesty. His cane thumped heavily on the ground, making a dull sound. "What are you arguing about? How disrespectful!"

The conference room instantly fell silent, and everyone's attention was focused on Mr. Zhan. He slowly walked to the main seat and sat down. His sharp eyes swept over everyone present, finally landing on me. "Go on."

I glanced at Mr. Zhan with gratitude, gathered myself, and continued to explain my plan. I explained every detail clearly, backing up my arguments with data and charts. I tried to remain calm and ignore Mr. Zheng's disdainful gaze.

After I finished speaking, the conference room fell silent. My palms were sweating as I waited anxiously for the shareholders' response.

Zhan Yu stood up, walked over to me, shook my hand, and gave me an encouraging look. "Dear shareholders, my wife's plan is bold, but it is very feasible." He began to analyze some of the advantages of the plan in detail, adding some details I hadn't mentioned. His voice was steady, powerful, and full of confidence.

Some shareholders' expressions softened slightly, and they began to seriously consider the feasibility of this plan. But Shareholder Zheng remained unyielding. He sneered, "Master Zhan, have you been bewitched by your wife? You actually believe in such a fantastical plan?"

My heart sank, and a feeling of grievance washed over me. I thought about the difficulties I'd faced since marrying into the Zhan family, and how much effort I'd put in to integrate into their family. The cold stares and challenges from those family fights hadn't defeated me, so how could I be defeated by this little question now?

I took a deep breath, trying to suppress the grievance and anger in my heart. "Shareholder Zheng, I know you still have doubts about my plan, but I can assure you that this plan..."

Zhan Yu interrupted me. He shook my hand tightly and looked at shareholder Zheng with a firm gaze: "Shareholder Zheng, I believe in my wife's ability. We will go all out to implement this plan, and we hope to have your support."

Shareholder Zheng snorted coldly, "Support? Why would I support a plan proposed by a little girl who's still wet behind the ears? Do you know that this concerns the future of the Zhan family?"

I felt my breathing quicken, as if a huge rock were pressing down on my chest, making it hard to breathe. Zhan Yu's hand gave me strength. I raised my head and looked directly into Shareholder Zheng's eyes. "Shareholder Zheng, I know you're worried about the future of the Zhan family, but precisely because of this, we need innovation and change even more. Sticking to the old ways will only cause us to stagnate and eventually be eliminated by the market."

My tone was firm and powerful, filled with unquestionable confidence. The meeting room fell silent again, and the atmosphere became tense and solemn.

Shareholder Zheng narrowed his eyes, looking me up and down, his gaze filled with scrutiny and suspicion. "Well, since you're so confident, I'll ask you a few questions." He sneered. "If you can't answer them, it proves your plan is completely unworkable. I hope you don't cry when the time comes."

He paused, his tone becoming sharper. "The first question..."

"First question, what makes you think your plan can succeed? Do you have any successful cases to prove your ability?" Shareholder Zheng asked aggressively, his tone full of disdain.

I took a deep breath and tried to remain calm. "Shareholder Zheng, I admit I don't have any successful cases to prove my ability, but that doesn't mean my plan is unfeasible. I've conducted detailed market research, analyzed the strengths and weaknesses of our competitors, and formulated this plan based on the actual situation of the Zhan family business. I believe that as long as we give it our all, we will succeed."

"Easy to say! Market research? Who knows if your research is real?" Shareholder Zheng retorted mercilessly, his eyes filled with contempt. My heart felt like it was being pricked by a needle. Ever since marrying into the Zhan family, I've been cautious and careful in everything, fearing someone might find fault with me. But now, all my hard work is being treated with such disdain. How can I not feel wronged? Tears welled up in my eyes, but I fought hard to hold them back. I couldn't cry. I couldn't show weakness in front of these people.

Over the next few minutes, shareholder Zheng peppered me with probing questions, each one like a sharp knife, piercing my sore spots. I managed to remain calm and patiently answered each one. I presented preliminary market research data and explained in detail how my plan would help the Zhan family businesses improve their competitiveness and increase profits. Several smaller shareholders began to seriously consider my plan, their previous indifference replaced by a hint of interest and anticipation.

However, shareholder Zheng remained unmoved. He shook his head and said, "These data don't mean anything. The market is changing rapidly. Who knows what will happen tomorrow?" His words were like a basin of cold water, extinguishing the hope that had just ignited in my heart.

My heart sank to the bottom, and a feeling of powerlessness washed over me. Was all my effort truly in vain? Was I destined to be ostracized from this family? Zhan Yu squeezed my hand. His palm was warm and strong, giving me a sense of comfort.

"Shareholder Zheng, although my wife's plan involves certain risks, high risks are often accompanied by high returns. We cannot hesitate to move forward because we are afraid of risks." Zhan Yu's voice was firm and powerful, and his support gave me great encouragement.

Shareholder Zheng snorted coldly: "Risk? I think you are just wishful thinking! I need to think about it again." After he said that, he stood up and left the meeting room. The other shareholders also left one after another, leaving only Zhan Yu and I.

The conference room was empty, and so was my heart. I knew that Mr. Zheng's "considering it" was just an excuse; he simply didn't believe in my plan. More importantly, I knew our competitors had already begun their actions, and they wouldn't miss any opportunity to strike us down.

When I was worrying about the attitude of shareholders and the movements of competitors, Zhan Yu suddenly pointed at the screen of his mobile phone with a serious expression, "Look..." A news report was prominently displayed on the screen, with the title "Zhan family's enterprise innovation plan suspected of plagiarism", signed by reporter Lu.