Feng Shiyan's declaration hung in the air, but the expected capitulation didn't come. Instead, a tense silence filled the room, broken only by the sound of shuffling papers and muffled whispers.
Liu Wei, the outspoken board member who had first challenged Feng Shiyan, cleared his throat. "Mr. Feng, while we appreciate your... explanation, the fact remains that your brother's sudden passing has left a significant leadership vacuum."
Feng Shiyan's eyes narrowed. "A vacuum that my sister-in-law and I are more than capable of filling."
"With all due respect," Wu Yungmin interjected, "capability and legal right are two different matters. We need to consider what's best for the company's future."
Feng Shiyan felt his temper rising. "And you believe that undermining the very family that built this empire is what's best?"
