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

My hand slowly reached for the microphone, my fingertips touching the cold metal, and a jolt of electricity instantly spread through my body. The conference room was silent, and everyone's eyes were focused on me. I could feel the cold gaze of Yang's competitor coiling around me like a venomous snake. Taking a deep breath, I spoke, my voice steady and powerful: "Dear media friends, welcome to the Zhan Group's new product launch..."

I briefly explained the new product's development philosophy and market prospects, trying to remain calm, but beads of sweat still formed on my palms. I knew the real challenge lay ahead. Sure enough, after I finished speaking, the question-and-answer session began. Reporter Lu eagerly stood up, pushing his glasses up on his nose. "Ms. Bai, as far as I know, your company's new product is highly similar to existing products on the market. How do you explain this?"

As soon as he finished speaking, a murmur erupted from the audience. I glanced at my competitor, Yang, who had a smug smile on his face, as if everything was under control. I suppressed my anger and calmly replied, "Reporter Lu, while our product is similar to existing products in some aspects, it possesses unique innovations in its core technology..." I explained in detail the technical advantages and market positioning of the new product, supporting it with data and case studies.

However, Reporter Lu wasn't about to give up. He pressed on, "Ms. Bai, there are rumors that your company's R&D team is involved in plagiarism. What's your response?" As soon as this question came out, the atmosphere in the room suddenly became tense. The flashbulbs flashed, seemingly threatening to engulf me. I felt a chill running down my spine. Yang's competitor's scheme had finally come to light.

I took a deep breath, trying to stay calm, then looked directly into reporter Lu's eyes and said word by word: "Reporter Lu, I can guarantee with my personal integrity that there is absolutely no plagiarism in our R&D team. We welcome any organization to investigate our products, and we reserve the right to pursue legal responsibility against rumormongers." My tone was firm and powerful, with unquestionable majesty.

Yang's rival's expression darkened. He clearly hadn't expected such force from me. He stood up and tried to speak, but I spoke first. "Mr. Yang, I know you're behind all this. Do you think you can defeat the Zhan family this way? I'm telling you, you're wrong!" My voice boomed, resounding throughout the venue.

Yang's opponent's face turned pale. He opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing. I looked around at the audience, my eyes filled with confidence and determination. I knew this battle had just begun.

After the press conference, Zhan Yu walked over to me and gently held my hand, his eyes filled with admiration and heartache. "You did a great job," he whispered. I forced a smile, but I felt weak all over.

Suddenly, a figure appeared in front of me, handed me a note, and quickly disappeared into the crowd. I unfolded the note, which contained only one sentence: "Be careful, they have a backup plan." My heart sank... Zhan Yu noticed my strangeness and asked with concern, "What's wrong?" I clutched the note tightly and whispered, "Someone reminded me..."

I clutched the note tightly, my fingertips practically piercing it. "Someone reminded me they have a backup plan," I said in a low voice, a hint of unease. Zhan Yu's brow furrowed. He pulled me into his arms, his deep voice echoing in my ears, "Don't worry, I'll always be with you." His embrace was warm and strong, bringing me a sense of comfort.

I closed my eyes, and a memory flashed back to a time when I was questioned by shareholders within the company. I had just married into the Zhan family and was unfamiliar with the company's affairs. Some of the older shareholders were hostile to me, the newly arrived young wife. At a shareholder meeting, they sharply questioned my proposed new product proposal. Their distrustful looks stung my heart like needles. I remember my voice trembling, but I remained steadfast in my argument, persevering. Ultimately, my proposal was approved, but it also gave me a profound understanding of the intrigues within wealthy families.

"What are you thinking about?" Zhan Yu's gentle voice brought me back to reality. I opened my eyes and looked into his deep eyes, and a warm feeling welled up in my heart. "Nothing, just remembering some things from the past." I shook my head, putting those unpleasant memories behind me.

"Don't overthink it. Everything will be fine." Zhan Yu gently stroked my hair, his eyes filled with encouragement and support. I nodded, took a deep breath, and tucked the note into my pocket. I knew this battle was far from over, and I had to remain vigilant to face the challenges ahead.

For the next few days, I pondered the question, "What other tricks do they have?" Yang's competitors' schemes were endless, and I had to be fully prepared. I meticulously researched their company backgrounds and product information, searching for loopholes. My efforts paid off, and I finally discovered a fatal flaw in their business plan.

A few days later, another press conference took place. This time, I took the initiative. During the Q&A session, I calmly answered reporters' questions, and at the end, I dropped a bombshell: I presented evidence showing flaws in the competitor's business plan and publicly exposed them.

There was an uproar. Reporters aimed their cameras at me, flashbulbs flashing endlessly, seemingly illuminating the entire venue. Yang's competitor's face paled. He had clearly not expected I would possess such evidence. His lips trembled as he tried to speak, but for a long time he couldn't utter a single complete syllable.

I looked at his utterly distraught state, and a sense of satisfaction welled up in my heart. I knew I had won this round. However, I didn't let my guard down, because I knew this was only the beginning.

Just as I was about to finish my speech, competitor Yang suddenly stood up, his eyes filled with anger and resentment. "Ms. Bai, you think you can beat me like this? You're so naive!" he shouted, pulling out some documents from his briefcase. "I have evidence proving there's nothing wrong with our business plan, and you're the real liar!"

My heart sank suddenly, and an ominous premonition came over me...Zhan Yu's hand held mine tightly, his eyes full of worry.

Yang's competitor held up the documents, spit flying everywhere. "Look at these! These are real market research reports! Miss Bai, you've fabricated evidence to suppress your competitors. This behavior is despicable!" He hurled his accusations at the top of his lungs, as if I were an unforgivable sinner. The atmosphere in the conference hall froze instantly. The reporters, like sharks smelling blood, their eyes gleamed with excitement, and their cameras clicked, recording this sudden turn of events.

My heart sank, a chill running from my feet to my head. I hadn't imagined he could be so ruthless, forging such convincing documents. I instinctively glanced at Zhan Yu. He shook my hand back, his eyes firm and steady, giving me a sense of strength.

I took a deep breath and tried to stay calm. I couldn't panic. The more I reacted in a moment like this, the more I needed to remain composed. I smiled faintly and said calmly, "Mr. Yang, you've really put a lot of thought into this. This forged document is incredibly convincing. If I hadn't been prepared, I'd have been fooled."

I calmly took another document from my assistant and held it aloft. "Please look, everyone! This is a market research report issued by an authoritative organization, along with relevant legal documents. They prove that the documents Mr. Yang just presented are completely forged! Furthermore, I can provide evidence of how Mr. Yang forged these documents."

I showed the documents one by one and explained in detail how Yang's competitor had falsified the data and forged the official seal. My voice was sonorous and powerful, and every word was resounding, like a hammer hitting everyone's heart.

Yang's competitor's face turned from red to white, then from white to blue, and finally became completely pale, like a blank sheet of paper. His lips trembled, but he could no longer utter a single word. His once straight back slumped, and he slumped in his chair like a deflated ball.

The reporters at the scene were in an uproar, and the flash cameras flashed wildly again, recording the embarrassed appearance of Yang's competitors. I looked around, and the eyes that had once questioned me were now filled with admiration and praise.

I know, I won.

The press conference ultimately ended in victory for me. Yang's competitor's scheme was completely exposed, and his company was severely damaged. And thanks to my outstanding performance, our Zhan family business earned the trust and respect of even more clients.

However, I knew this was just the beginning. Although I had won the press conference, it would take time for the company's reputation to recover, and the competition for market share was still fierce. How could I consolidate my achievements and lead the Zhan family to greater heights?

I returned to the office and leaned back in my chair, feeling exhausted. Zhan Yu came over, placed a cup of hot tea in front of me, and said softly, "Thank you for your hard work."

I took the teacup and took a sip, feeling a surge of warmth coursing through my body. I looked up at Zhan Yu and whispered, "We won this battle, but..." Before I could finish my words, the office door suddenly opened and shareholder Zheng walked in with a meaningful smile on his face. "Miss Bai, I think we should talk."