Chapter 192: Meng Ruolan to Take Over? Absolutely Not!

The old master of the Wang family, whose given name is Wang Yaozong, is ninety-two years old, yet he still appears vigorous and possesses a majestic aura. Although time has carved deep wrinkles into his face, his eyes remain profound and sharp, as if they could see through a person's heart at a single glance.

He sat in a yellow rosewood armchair in the middle of the living room, holding his granddaughter Meng Ruolan's hand in one of his, and swept his gaze across the six people from the third branch of the family before speaking slowly: "The first matter is good news. This time, representing the group, Ruolan went to the Imperial Capital to negotiate with the New World Company and secured all patent technology for the Time Reversal Instrument at the price of eight billion."

After saying this, the old master turned his head to look at this well-behaved granddaughter, feeling that the more he looked at her, the more pleased he was, his eyes brimming with undisguised affection.

"What? Eight billion?"

"Dad, does that technology really need that much money?"

"Can our group even come up with that much money?"

"I heard this technology was just developed and isn't mature yet. Isn't it too risky to spend so much money to buy it?"

"Dad, the group's entire business line is doing poorly right now, and we've suffered heavy losses this year. If we take out this much cash flow, what will we do if the group is hollowed out?"

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Hearing the old master's words, the sons and daughters-in-law of the Wang family's third branch all exploded; they spoke one after another, their words and tone all revealing their disagreement.

Watching the reaction of these three branches of the family, a flash of annoyance crossed the old master's eyes, followed by a deep sense of sorrow!

The next moment, he coughed heavily; the sound was not loud, yet it echoed in the living room like a great bell, instantly bringing the noisy crowd to a sudden silence.

"What do you know!" the old master's voice carried a trace of exhaustion and anger.

"The potential contained in this Time Reversal Instrument technology is enough to overturn the landscape of the beauty industry; the future market scale is at least over one hundred billion! Do you know how many forces at home and abroad are eyeing this piece of fat meat right now? When it's time to put in effort, you all hesitate and calculate for yourselves! Now that Ruolan has won such a big cake for the Wang Family, you are all there making snide remarks. What for? Do you think I'm old, useless, and muddled? I'm not dead yet!"

Having said this, the old master slapped the table heavily, instantly stunning the three branches of the family present.

Seeing this, Meng Ruolan squeezed the old master's hand slightly and said with a calm expression: "Uncles, aunts, I know you are worried about the group's funding. I have already negotiated an installment payment plan with the New World Company, and they will provide certain technical support and follow-up research cooperation, which greatly reduces our risk. At the same time, I have conducted in-depth market research and feasibility analysis on this technology. It has broad application prospects in many fields such as medical care, scientific research, and manufacturing. Once it enters the market, the revenue it brings will far exceed this eight-billion investment."

Hearing Meng Ruolan's words, the first branch's daughter-in-law, Liu Mei, revealed a kind smile and said: "Ruolan, I know you've just arrived at the Wang family and are anxious to achieve results to prove yourself, but this business world is like a battlefield; it's not as simple as you imagine. Just like Dad said, this technology might be a hundred-billion-level market in the future. If that's really the case, how could that New World Company sell it for such a small amount of money?"

Wang Hui also frowned and said: "Dad, this is not a small sum. You must consider it carefully before making a decision."

To be honest, Wang Hui still felt uncomfortable about the old master acknowledging his illegitimate daughter and bringing her back to the Wang family. Although this illegitimate daughter of his was truly capable and excellent, the matter itself was not something glorious. Now, because of this, Zhao Yue was making a scene with him at home every day, which made him very troubled, and consequently, he didn't look favorably upon Meng Ruolan either.

The old master looked at these sons and daughters-in-law, his heart filled with mixed feelings.

In the end, it was he who had spoiled them. Compared to the flowers grown in a greenhouse since childhood, this rose named Ruolan, who had grown up in the wind and rain, was far superior in vision, character, spirit, and breadth of mind!

Thinking of this, he waved his hand and said: "Alright, you don't need to say anything more. I have decided on this matter, so let it be done."

Hearing the old master's words, although everyone was very unwilling, they knew that what the old master decided was set in stone, and saying anything else would be useless, so they all shut their mouths.

It was just that as they looked at Meng Ruolan sitting beside the old master, the jealousy and venom in their eyes were truly becoming impossible to hide.

But what they didn't expect was that the matter the old master was about to say next was the real bombshell!

"Next, let's talk about another matter. The group's business these past few years has been in the hands of the third son, but you all know that the third son doesn't attend to his proper duties. He's such a grown man and only knows how to play every day. If it weren't for Lao Sun being somewhat reliable, the group would have been ruined long ago. However, Lao Sun is getting old; he told me a couple of days ago that he wants to retire and asked me to look for someone else. I think Ruolan is good and want to let her give it a try."

"No!" As soon as the old master finished speaking, the first branch's daughter-in-law, Liu Mei, said eagerly.

The old master's gaze turned to her, his eyes carrying an expression with an unfathomable meaning, as if he had anticipated her reaction all along.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, you have an opinion? Let's hear it," the old master looked at this woman from the eldest branch and nodded slightly.

"Dad, logically speaking, a woman like me shouldn't interfere in such matters, but when it comes to taking over the group, I think Xiao Hao is more suitable!" Liu Mei said directly.

"Oh? Tell me your reasons?" The old master listened to the eldest daughter-in-law and asked leisurely.

"Dad, I admit that Ruolan is indeed very excellent, but Xiao Hao is not bad either. You know that after Xiao Hao returned from studying abroad, he joined our family enterprise, started from the grassroots level, and worked his way up to his current position as vice president. In terms of education and ability, I don't think Xiao Hao is lacking in any way. Furthermore, Xiao Hao is the eldest son of the family; even by the rules, it should be Xiao Hao who comes to take over this position!"

Liu Mei finished her words in one breath, and seeing her own husband sitting there as steady as Mount Tai, she couldn't help but feel a surge of anger.

"Eldest daughter-in-law, what you say has some truth, but I am not letting Ruolan take over this position because I have selfish motives. On the contrary, it is precisely because of fairness that I decided to do so. The group is the lifeblood of our Wang family. Whoever wants to sit in this position, regardless of background or seniority, the capable shall occupy it," the old master said slowly.

"Dad, I don't think Xiao Hao's ability is worse than Ruolan's!" Hearing the old master's words, Liu Mei interrupted him directly.

"The eldest daughter-in-law has an opinion on this matter; what do you all think? Speak up," the old master was not angry at being interrupted; instead, he swept his gaze around and asked slowly.