When she sensed the situation had turned sour, Mu Zhilan quickly cut the tension as she interjected, "Father, Chen'er had just returned. Let's talk about it after breakfast."
She then called for Aunt Rong as she spoke, "Little Rong, please see if Father's favorite fish dumplings are available. Otherwise, inform the kitchen to make some."
Mu Zhenhua was the typical father that adored his daughter. Whatever she said was generally never met with any retorts. He merely grunted his approval and said, "Let's eat."
Only after the old master picked up his chopsticks did the rest of them follow suit.
The Mu family was prestigious, through and through. No one made a sound after picking up their chopsticks. Every morsel was picked up lightly and silently, which showed the excellent family upbringing and etiquette that was instilled in them.
After fifteen minutes, they gradually laid down their chopsticks. The steward noticed this and instructed the servants to clear the table.
Mu Zhenhua dabbed the corners of his mouth with a handkerchief before he stated, "Today will be your first day assuming the chairman role; I won't be involved in the company's operations from now on. The company has changed its name to Chenyu International, but I don't need to explain its meaning to you. The company now belongs to you and Hao'er. Even though you're the chairman, the number of shares you two have are almost equal. Who leads Chenyu in the future will depend on your hard work."
"Grandfather, look at what you're saying. There's no way I can compete with Uncle."
The worst thing in the world for a person was another who was clearly more talented, and the same person happened to be more industrious than them. His uncle was this person.
"Sigh! What have you been doing the past half-year by my side?"
Most people would favor the eldest of the family. Mu Zhenhua was partial toward this bright grandson of his. He felt that he merely lacked confidence because he grew up in Mu Jinchen's shadow.
It was not that he was dissatisfied with Mu Jinchen. On the contrary, he genuinely loved his son.
Nonetheless, there had to be some friendly competition for a company to improve and grow; only with competition could progress be achieved. He also hoped that this favorite grandson of his could achieve growth. Ultimately, the company would benefit.
Mu Jinchen wanted to follow in his grandfather's footsteps and join the military. However, Mu Baichuan and Mu Zhenhua forced him to join the business world. It was not that the family had no connections in the military and political circles, but for some reason, Mu Baichuan did not want his descendants to join the military. Chenyu International was not the sole ancestral business.
Mu Baichuan started his own business after retiring. He started a film and television studio that became the leader in the film and television industry. He bought out an entire TV station and, at seventy years old, became a legend in the business.
Mu Zhenhua took over the ancestral business. Ten years ago, when Grand Old Master stepped down, he merged Mushi with the company he founded himself and took Mushi to a whole new level. He dominated most of S City's business world, and the company had grown to what was now known as Chenyu International.
Chenyu was connected to the economic lifeblood of S City. It was not easy to control Mu Jinchen. Mu Zhenhua had to be prepared for the day he might have to step down abruptly. He could not leave without a successor, thus this was one of the reasons he trained Mu Yuhao.
"If Father had intended for Yuhao to be the chairman, why not give it to him now?"
"No, no. Please don't!" Mu Yuhao whined. "Uncle, please don't do this to me. This is your responsibility."
This attitude again. Other families fought for an inheritance to the point that it became violet, yet it was passed around like a hot potato in the Mu family. No one was willing to step up to the plate, so much so that it made no sense.