After I died, they cried in the live studio

On this quiet night, the study room of the Sang family mansion was filled with a heavy and determined atmosphere. The chairman stood alone in front of the window, his figure stretched out by the light and lonely. His back seemed like an unshakable mountain, carrying the past, present and future of the Sang family. He knew that the road ahead was still long, full of unknowns and challenges, but he was ready to meet it all. Even if there was an abyss ahead, he would move forward alone to protect this already shaky family...

In the study room of the Sang family mansion, which was full of the sediment of time, the light was dim and gloomy, swaying and flickering like a candle in the wind, trying to dispel the darkness around, but it only illuminated this small space in vain. The carved windows were closed tightly, and the heavy curtains were like loyal guards, completely isolating the outside world, making the whole room immersed in a depressing and dull atmosphere, as if even the air had become sticky and heavy. The layout of the house was simple and elegant, and the tall bookshelves were arranged along the walls in order, filled with various precious ancient books and business classics, as if silently telling the glorious glory and busy prosperity of the Sang family in the past. A large and heavy desk stood quietly in the center of the room, with piles of documents and materials scattered in a disorderly manner on the desk, as if it was a true portrayal of the current complicated situation of the Sang family.

The chairman of the Sang family sat tiredly on the armchair behind the desk. Time had mercilessly carved deep grooves on his face. His hair had long since turned gray and sparse. His once straight back was slightly hunched. It seemed as if time had drained away his energy and spirit, leaving only endless fatigue and loneliness. His hands rested weakly on the armrests of the armchair, and his fingers trembled slightly unconsciously, as if telling of his inner uneasiness and anxiety. The check for 500,000 yuan in front of him was particularly dazzling in his eyes at this moment, as if it was a mockery and teasing of fate on him, making his heart unable to calm down for a long time, just like a huge rock thrown into a calm lake, causing ripples.

After a long time, he slowly raised his head, staring ahead with empty eyes, as if his eyes had crossed the barriers of time and space, returning to the past days full of laughter and warmth. "My biological daughter Sang Shuwan," he whispered softly, his voice low and hoarse, as if it was a sigh squeezed out from the depths of his soul, with endless sadness, helplessness and heartache, "Now we have come to this point, and have become hostile to each other." Every word was like a heavy lead block, spitting out from his mouth with difficulty, echoing for a long time in this suffocatingly silent room, and hitting his already broken and exhausted heart.

His thoughts could not help but drift back to many years ago, when Sang Shuwan was still an innocent and carefree little girl. Her smile was like the brightest sunshine in spring, brilliant and warm, and could easily dispel the fatigue and heavy pressure he brought back from the fierce battles in the business world. Whenever he dragged his tired body back home, Sang Shuwan would run over like a cheerful little bird, throw herself into his arms without hesitation, and call "Dad" affectionately. That tender and crisp voice seemed to be the most moving sound of nature in the world, which could instantly melt all the ice in his heart. Her eyes were bright and clear, like the twinkling stars in the night sky, full of curiosity and desire to explore the world, as well as deep dependence and attachment to her family. She was the treasure of everyone in the Sang family, and the softest and most cherished existence in his heart, carrying all his beautiful expectations and visions for the future.

However, the wheel of fate turned quietly and ruthlessly dragged their lives into the abyss of darkness. As Sang Shuwan gradually grew up, some subtle and disturbing changes began to quietly appear in her. The lively and cheerful little girl with a smile like a flower gradually became taciturn, and her eyes often revealed an elusive and complex expression, as if hiding countless unknown secrets. Although the chairman was keenly aware of these changes in his daughter, he was fully devoted to the busy affairs of the family business at that time, dealing with various business negotiations, decision-making and market competition every day, and was exhausted physically and mentally. He naively thought that this was just a stage of emotional fluctuations that children must experience in the process of growing up, just like the rebellion and confusion that most children will experience in adolescence. He did not pay enough attention and concern, but occasionally asked a few questions in his spare time, and then hurriedly threw himself into the torrent of the family business.

Until one day, a sudden and violent change like a storm came to the Sang family without warning. The family business was like falling into a dark swamp and began to frequently encounter various difficult problems. Some crucial business secrets seemed to be quietly leaked by an invisible hand, causing an uproar in the market and causing serious damage to the company's reputation. Partners who once worked closely together and achieved mutual benefit and win-win results, as if driven by some mysterious force, chose to withdraw their investment and turn to the arms of competitors. The company's stock price also plummeted like a free fall, and the market value shrank significantly in a short period of time. The economic foundation of the Sang family suffered an unprecedented severe impact. The whole family fell into chaos and panic. The former glory and glory instantly turned into bubbles and became out of reach, as if it was just an illusory dream.

In the process of investigating this series of catastrophic problems, the chairman was like being in a nightmare. He was shocked to find that all the clues were like poisonous snakes, ruthlessly pointing to his most beloved and trusted daughter Sang Shuwan. At that moment, he felt that the whole world was collapsing in an instant. His mind was blank and he couldn't believe his eyes and ears at all. He couldn't connect the once cute and innocent little girl with the series of carefully planned and ruthless conspiracies in front of him. But the facts were like an unshakable mountain, standing coldly in front of him, unquestionable and impossible to escape.

It turned out that for some reason, Sang Shuwan's heart had long been corroded by the cancer of hatred and devoured by the flames of revenge. Relying on her special identity and status in the family, she secretly colluded with the family's competitors, like a ghost hidden in the dark, quietly leaking the Sang family's business secrets bit by bit. Watching the family gradually decline and destroy under her careful planning, there was no mercy, guilt or reluctance in her eyes, only the twisted pleasure and complacency after the revenge was successful.

The chairman recalled the confrontation with Sang Shuwan at that time, and the pain in his heart rolled over like a surging tide, almost drowning him. He tried to put aside all his dignity and have a frank and in-depth communication with Sang Shuwan, trying to figure out why all this happened and what kind of deep hatred could make her so cruel and heartless that she would destroy her family and relatives with her own hands. But Sang Shuwan seemed to have changed into a different person. She was cold to him, with disgust, disdain and hatred in her eyes, as if he was an unforgivable sinner, or even an irreconcilable enemy. At that moment, his heart was completely cold, as if he was poured from head to toe by a basin of icy cold water. He knew that the daughter he once cherished and loved had disappeared without a trace, replaced by a stranger whose mind was completely distorted by hatred and who had lost himself.

"She actually did those outrageous and unforgivable things for revenge, and destroyed the Sang family's business by any means, almost destroying our century-old family." The chairman's voice trembled slightly, and his eyes flashed with anger, but behind this anger, there was more deep pain, despair and unspeakable sadness. He really couldn't understand what kind of hatred could make a person so crazy that she would sacrifice everything, including her family, conscience and soul, to put to death the family that once gave her life, love and protection.

Over the years, he never stopped looking for Sang Shuwan. Even if the hope was as slim as a candle in the wind, he never gave up the slightest effort. He spent a lot of money to send out batches of experienced and skilled private detectives to conduct carpet-style investigations and searches across the country and even abroad. He did not miss any clues that might be related to Sang Shuwan. Every subtle discovery could ignite a glimmer of hope for him, but every time he pursued with great expectations, it ended in disappointment without exception, which made his heart even more painful, as if he was cut repeatedly by countless sharp blades, and he was almost tormented and collapsed.

"Now, Jiyue is the only one left by my side." The chairman said softly, with a tone of helplessness, self-consolation and compromise with fate. His eyes slowly moved to the photo of Sang Jiyue placed aside. In the photo, Sang Jiyue had a sweet smile, and her eyes showed a cleverness and vision for the future. He thought of every little thing about Sang Jiyue's daily life. Although she was sometimes willful and impulsive, and occasionally did things without consideration, in his eyes, she was always the child who needed his protection, teaching and love. When this family faced a difficult dilemma of life and death, she still stayed by his side firmly, never left him, and faced all the storms with him. This made him feel a long-lost warmth and comfort, as if he saw a faint dawn in the dark abyss.

"Perhaps, this is fate's arrangement." The chairman sighed, slowly stood up, and walked to the window with heavy steps. He gently stretched out his hand, wanting to open the curtain, but stopped in mid-air, as if the curtain hid a deeper, more terrible darkness and unknown, just like he did not dare to face the Sang family's current shaky and devastated predicament and the future full of fog and uncertainty.

But in the end, he still mustered up the courage and slowly pulled open a corner of the curtain. The night outside was as dark as ink, and the endless darkness seemed to swallow up the whole world. There was no starlight, only the lights of the distant city were looming in the darkness, looking so far away and unreal, as if it was another unreachable world. He looked at the silent and depressing night sky outside the window, and swore in his heart: "No matter what, I can't let the Sang family decline like this. Even in the face of betrayal by my own daughter, I will stick to it. For the honor and dignity of the family, even if there are thorns and mountains of swords and seas of fire ahead, I will go on without hesitation..."

On this eerily silent night, the study room of the Sang family mansion was filled with a heavy, oppressive, yet unwavering atmosphere. The chairman stood alone in front of the window, his figure stretched out by the light and lonely. His back seemed like an ancient mountain that had survived wind and rain but still stood tall, carrying the past, present, and future of the Sang family. He knew that the road ahead was still long, full of unknowns and challenges, but he was ready to meet it all. Even if there was an abyss and endless despair ahead, he would carry this heavy burden alone, moving forward step by step, guarding this already shaky and riddled family, even if he had to use up his last bit of strength and shed his last drop of blood...

However, he was completely unaware that Sang Jiuyue, who was accompanying him at the moment, also had her own ulterior motives and conspiracies. On the surface, Sang Jiuyue was filial and well-behaved to him and cared about everything, but in fact, every move and every word of hers might hide deeper calculations and plots. She took advantage of the chairman's trust in her to gradually cultivate her own power in the family business, and conducted some shady transactions in private, trying to gain more benefits and power, and completely control the Sang family in her own hands. The chairman, still immersed in his trust and dependence on Sang Jiuyue, was unaware of her conspiracy, and naively thought that she was the last hope and pillar of the Sang family. Little did he know that a greater crisis was quietly approaching, and would once again drag the Sang family into a more turbulent and thrilling storm...

On the edge of the city, there is a place that was once prominent, that is the old house of the Sang family. It has witnessed the glory of the Sang family, and also experienced the decline of the family. A few years ago, under the fierce suppression of Sang Shuwan, the Sang family collapsed and fell into bankruptcy. During that period of time, for everyone in the Sang family, it was like being in hell, with no light at all.

Since then, the Sang family has been living frugally, running around, relying on funds borrowed from everywhere, and selling some of the remaining precious items, and finally started the reconstruction of the old house with great difficulty. The reconstruction process was full of twists and turns, funds were often insufficient, and the construction progress was delayed again and again. Finally, the old house has a basic appearance.

The newly built wall is gray and has uneven surfaces. The construction team was rough when applying cement, and the thickness is uneven in many places. In some places, the cement has begun to show small cracks, as if the wall will collapse with a slight push. The paint on the gate has become mottled under the attack of wind and rain, and large pieces have peeled off, revealing the rotten wooden boards inside. The newly paved stone road in the yard shakes violently when walking on it. If you are not careful, you will stumble. The edges and corners of the stone slabs are uneven, and many places have been broken. If you accidentally kick them, your toes will be in unbearable pain. In the corners, construction waste is piled up like a mountain, and discarded bricks, broken wooden boards, and rusty steel bars are intertwined in a mess, and no one cleans them up.

The once magnificent carved beams and painted buildings have been restored, but they are only superficial. The exquisite carvings have become rough and stiff due to the craftsmen's poor skills during the restoration process. The originally bright colors have now become dull and gloomy. Under the gloomy sky, there is an endless atmosphere of decline and struggle, as if silently telling the Sang family's former glory and current desolation.

On a cold winter evening, the fierce wind roared like a ferocious beast outside the old house. The icy wind rushed into the house through the gaps in the doors and windows. Sang Jiuyue, wearing a black suit that had been worn for many years and looked shabby, huddled in front of the pear wood desk covered with scratches and traces of time. The lamp on the table seemed to have aged, emitting a dim and weak light. In this dim light, Sang Jiuyue's face looked particularly haggard. His cheeks were sunken, his eyes were dark circles, but his eyes were burning with the flames of eagerness and greed.

His eyes were fixed on the black phone on the table, and his fingers were tapping on the tabletop nervously, making a "da da da" sound. This sound seemed particularly abrupt in the silent room, as if it was his panicked and anxious heartbeat at the moment. He was very conflicted. On the one hand, he wanted to change the fate of himself and the Sang family through this phone call, and on the other hand, he was afraid that his plan would be exposed and fall into a deeper predicament. After hesitating for a long time, he finally made up his mind and took a deep breath. However, this breath into his lungs did not relieve his inner tension, but made his chest more stuffy. His hand trembled as he picked up the receiver. Every time he pressed a number, his fingers trembled slightly, as if the key weighed a thousand pounds. He had already memorized this number by heart. It carried all his hopes and ambitions, and it was the last straw for him to change his fate.

The moment the call was connected, Sang Jiuyue's face instantly squeezed out an extremely flattering smile, which was exaggerated and distorted, and looked very strange. His voice became sharp and trembling because of the excitement and nervousness, almost shouting: "Hello, boss! This is Sang Jiuyue, I am very sorry to disturb you so late! Are you busy recently? I have a great plan that will definitely help us turn our fortunes around and make a lot of money!" As he said, he stood up suddenly, and because he moved too quickly, the chair scraped across the wooden floor, making a harsh sound. He paced back and forth in the small and cramped room, his steps were chaotic, sometimes fast, sometimes slow, and sometimes paused, like a trapped beast in a cage, frantically looking for a way out.

"Boss, you must be aware of how badly our Sang family was suppressed by that Sang Shuwan!" When Sang Jiuyue mentioned Sang Shuwan's name, her eyes instantly widened, as if fire was about to spit out of her eyes, full of resentment and hatred. His teeth were chattering and his facial muscles were twisted with anger, looking very ferocious. "She is like a poisonous snake, her methods are extremely cruel. She joined forces with outside business forces to hunt down our Sang family. First, she competed maliciously in the market, lowered prices and snatched our customers; then she tampered with the capital chain, causing our partners to withdraw their investments. Our Sang family was powerless to fight back under her calculations, and was pushed to the brink of bankruptcy step by step. In the past few years, our whole family has lived frugally and scraped together money from everywhere. We finally recovered a little bit of vitality, but compared with the glory of the past, it is a world of difference! In the past, our Sang family was so powerful in this city that the ground would tremble when we stomped our feet, but now, sigh..." "I've racked my brains for a long time, and now there is only one way to fight back." Sang Jiuyue deliberately lowered his voice. Although he was the only one in the room, he still looked around vigilantly. He first walked to the window and carefully closed the curtains, then carefully checked every corner of the room, fearing that there were hidden cameras or eavesdropping devices. After confirming that there were no abnormalities, he returned to the desk and said in an almost inaudible voice, "We have to get Chairman Sang an unequal agreement."

"At first glance, this agreement is an excellent cooperation plan to help the Sang family develop and bring the family business back to its peak." Sang Jiuyue waved his hands and gestured vigorously while speaking, trying to make the boss on the other end of the phone understand his plan more clearly. His hands were waving in the air, as if he was conducting a grand symphony. "The terms will mention the introduction of a large amount of funds, and it is the kind of investment amount that seems extremely generous and attractive, which makes Chairman Sang excited at first sight. It will also mention bringing in advanced technology that can innovate the existing production process of the Sang family enterprise, improve efficiency and reduce costs. In addition, it will also say that it will help expand the business, open up new markets, and expand the territory of the family business. But in fact, the most important thing is to firmly secure the position of the heir to the chairman of the Sang family on my head."

"Boss, think about it carefully. As long as I become the heir, everything in the Sang family will be under our control." Sang Jiuyue became more and more excited, with an abnormal flush on his cheeks, as if he was drunk. His eyes flashed with fanaticism, as if he had seen the moment when he stood at the pinnacle of power in the Sang family. "After I take over, I can do all kinds of operations on the family business. I can adjust the company's structure, arrange my confidants to key positions, and control the core power of the company. For those disobedient shareholders, I can find a way to dilute their shares so that they have no say in the company. Then, through a series of financial means, I will transfer the company's assets to our name. By then, we will definitely get 60% of the huge wealth inherited from the Zeng family during the Chongzhen period!"

"The Zeng family's wealth is rich enough to rival a country!" Sang Jiuyue's voice unconsciously rose, almost screaming, his eyes full of crazy yearning. In his mind, there appeared a picture of countless gold and silver treasures piled up like mountains, as if he had become the richest man in the world. "It is said that their industries are all over the world. In terms of real estate, they have skyscrapers in prime locations in international metropolises such as New York, London, and Tokyo. In the financial field, they control many large banks and investment institutions and make waves in the capital market. In the energy industry, they own large tracts of oil fields, coal mines, and natural gas fields. Once we get that 60%, we will never be able to spend it all in this lifetime!"

"With this money, our influence can expand rapidly." Sang Jiuyue spoke faster and faster, spit flying everywhere. His face was filled with excitement, and he described the blueprint for the future with his hands and feet dancing. "We can get involved in more profitable industries, such as the emerging field of artificial intelligence and the hot new energy industry. We can invest in the most cutting-edge scientific research projects, master core technologies, and become industry leaders. We can become a powerful presence in the business world, and then those who once looked down on us will have to bow and scrape to us. We can also use money to open up all kinds of relationships and make friends with the powerful. We can give huge bribes to those senior officials to make them do things for us and give us the green light. In the future, everyone who sees us will be respectful! We will have bodyguards following us when we go out, live in luxurious villas, and drive top luxury cars."

"Boss, I have already planned every step." Sang Jiuyue paused, calmed down his excitement, and his voice became a little calmer, but he still couldn't hide his excitement. He took out a worn notebook from his jacket pocket, which was filled with dense words. It was the outline of his plan. He opened the notebook, looked at the contents, and said one by one, "First, we have to find a trustworthy team of professional lawyers and let them carefully draft this agreement. This team must be able to write the terms of the agreement to be watertight, and appear fair and impeccable on the surface, but in fact, they are all secret doors that are beneficial to us. The wording of each clause and every punctuation mark must be carefully considered. I have already inquired about a law firm. Several lawyers in it are dare to do anything for money. As long as they are paid enough, they will definitely get things done."

"Then, I plan to win over a group of people within the Sang family." Sang Jiuyue's eyes flashed with a hint of cunning, like a sly fox. "Most of those young shareholders are dissatisfied with the status quo and are eager for change. They feel that the management style of the older generation is too conservative and restricts the development of the company. I will promise them that when I become the heir, I will give them more shares so that their wealth will increase significantly; I will give them higher positions so that they can display their talents. I will also say that I will lead the company to new glory, make them the core figures of the company, and become famous in the industry. With these temptations, they will definitely stand on my side. With their support, my words will carry more weight within the family, and I will have an advantage when voting."

"At the same time, I have arranged for people to collect dirt on other potential heirs of the Sang family." Sang Jiuyue had a sinister smile on his face, and that smile made people shudder. "The young masters of the Sang family usually spend their days drinking and partying, and have done a lot of ridiculous things. I have people keep an eye on them and record all their scandals. For example, the second young master Sang had a fight with someone in a bar a few days ago, and even injured the person and hospitalized him. If this gets out, his image will definitely plummet. And the third young lady Sang, it is said that she was caught cheating in an exam when she was studying abroad, which is a big stain. When the time comes, I will release them appropriately, ruin their reputations, and make Chairman Sang and other shareholders completely disappointed in them. In this way, it will be natural for me to become the heir."

The boss's low voice responded from the other end of the phone, and Sang Jiuyue nodded quickly, even though the other party couldn't see it. "Yes, yes, yes, boss, you have considered it very carefully!" Sang Jiuyue said, "I absolutely put safety issues first, and all operations are arranged to be extremely secretive. Those who do the work are my carefully selected confidants, and they are very tight-lipped. I gave them a death order, if anyone dares to leak a word, don't think about having a good life in this world. The people who collected the black material were found through layers of relationships, and have no direct connection with us. Even if something happens, it can't be traced back to us. I will also make the lawyers who drafted the agreement sign a confidentiality agreement. If they violate it, they will have to pay a huge penalty for breach of contract."

"Once the plan succeeds, we will be rich, Boss!" Sang Jiuyue's face was full of expectation, and his eyes were full of desire. "Just wait to count the money. By then, we will be able to walk sideways in this world and no one will dare to say no! We can go anywhere we want and enjoy the most luxurious life. We will live in a sea view villa with a private beach, eat top-notch food airlifted from all over the world, and drink expensive red wine that has been collected for many years. When we go out, we will take a private jet and be accompanied by a fleet of luxury cars. Our names will be well-known in the business and political circles, and everyone will be in awe of us."

Just as Sang Jiuyue was immersed in his sweet dream, there was a slight sound outside the window, as if someone accidentally stepped on a loose stone slab. Sang Jiuyue's face turned pale in an instant, and his originally flushed cheeks suddenly lost their color. His body suddenly stiffened, and the phone in his hand almost slipped. He turned his head in horror, staring at the window, his eyes wide as copper bells, his heart beating wildly in his chest, as if it was about to burst through his chest...

Just as Sang Jiuyue was immersed in the beautiful dream he had woven, there was a "click" sound of stone slabs outside the window. In an instant, his face turned pale, as if all the blood had been drained out. His body, which was originally trembling slightly due to excitement, froze instantly, and the hand holding the phone loosened uncontrollably, and the phone almost slipped. He was terrified, his eyes widened, as if he had seen a ghost, staring at the direction of the window, his heart beating wildly in his chest, the violent beating sound was so loud that he felt deafening.

After a long while, Sang Jiuyue finally came to his senses. He tried his best to suppress his inner panic and put the phone back on the landline. He was very careful with every move, for fear of making any noise. Then, he tiptoed towards the window, and every step he took seemed to be on the edge of a knife, extremely cautious. His eyes were always fixed on the window, as if there was a danger hidden behind it that could swallow him up at any time. When he finally got to the window, he trembled and slowly stuck his head out to look outside, and then he found that it was his adoptive father, the chairman of the Sang family, who was outside.

The chairman was seen walking aimlessly in the courtyard with his hands behind his back, his steps were neither fast nor slow, and he looked a little heavy. His eyes were full of fatigue, his brows were slightly furrowed, and he seemed to be thinking about the future of the family. Obviously, he did not hear Sang Jiuyue's crazy plan in the house just now.

Sang Jiuyue saw this scene and secretly let out a long sigh. His nerves, which were originally as tense as strings, finally relaxed a little. But he knew that he must not be careless. So he quickly raised his hand to tidy up his slightly messy hair, and quickly adjusted his facial muscles, squeezed out a fake smile that seemed to be concerned, and then walked quickly towards the door.

"Father, my God, why are you here?" Sang Jiuyue's face was full of smiles, which were so exaggerated that they were almost distorted. As she spoke, she quickly walked to the chairman's side, her voice just the right amount of surprise and concern. "You don't know, I'm so heartbroken. You are so busy with family affairs every day, worrying from morning to night. You are really busy. In such cold weather, how can you take a walk alone in the cold wind? What if you catch a cold by accident? No, no, you have to go back to your room and have a good rest." As she spoke, she hurried forward and carefully supported the chairman's arm, trying to guide him back. Her movements seemed gentle, but in fact, they carried a bit of irresistible force.

The chairman waved his hand slightly, indicating that he wanted to stay in the yard for a while. Then, he looked Sang Jiyue up and down carefully with his eyes that saw through the world, revealing a hint of scrutiny. Then, he asked in a gentle tone, "Jiyue, you were so excited in the room just now, who were you talking to on the phone?" Sang Jiyue's heart skipped a beat when he heard this, as if an invisible big hand had grabbed his heart, but he still kept that warm smile on his face, without revealing any flaws. He reacted very quickly and said immediately, "Oh, father, don't worry. I was just talking on the phone with a friend I met in business. You are well aware of the current situation of our Sang family. It is really difficult to revive the past glory. I just wanted to go out and look for more opportunities. It happened that he mentioned a project to me, and the prospects looked particularly good. I was very excited when I heard it. I was so excited that I couldn't control myself for a while and my voice unconsciously became louder. Oh, I was so careless. I deserved to be beaten. I didn't disturb you, did I, father? I really deserve to die."

After hearing this, the chairman's brows not only did not relax, but frowned even tighter. He stared at Sang Jiyue deeply, and his eyes seemed to be able to see through people's hearts. After a moment, he said earnestly: "Jiyue, I know that you are determined to find a way out for the family. This intention is good, and I see it in my eyes, and I am relieved from the bottom of my heart. But you must remember that the business world is full of dangers and people's hearts are unpredictable. No matter what we do, we must take the right path and never be blinded by temporary interests and do those crooked things. Think about how many ups and downs our Sang family has experienced over the years. It took a lot of effort to recover from the brink of bankruptcy. To get to this point now, every step is full of countless hardships and sweat. We must cherish it. As long as we always uphold the principle of integrity, take one step at a time, and do things down-to-earth, I firmly believe that our Sang family will always return to the peak one day."

Sang Jiuyue listened to the chairman's words, nodding her head like pounding garlic, and said hurriedly: "Father, your teachings are like a bright light, illuminating my way forward. I must keep it in mind and never forget it. You have given so much to our Sang family. Over the years, you have worked tirelessly in the wind and rain to support the family. As a member of the family, I feel so uncomfortable watching you work so hard. I have always hoped that I can grow more and become stronger so that I can share more of your burden. How dare I do things that go against the right path, make you worry, and bring shame to the family? I have no way to repay your kindness in raising me, and I can only prove it with practical actions. I will definitely go all out for the revival of the Sang family."

The chairman nodded slightly, his expression softened a little, but there was still a trace of worry in his eyes. He patted Sang Jiyue's hand gently and continued, "Jiyue, I know you are determined, but there are too many temptations in this world. If you are not careful, you may fall into an abyss from which there is no return. Our Sang family can be what it is today because of the perseverance of generations. You are still young and have a long way to go. When facing various temptations, you must keep a clear head."

Sang Jiuyue supported the chairman, and the two walked slowly into the house. As they walked, Sang Jiuyue responded sincerely: "Father, don't worry. I am no longer the young boy I used to be. I know what I am doing and I will think twice before doing anything. I will never do anything that will make me regret and disappoint the family because of a momentary impulse. You have dedicated your whole life to the family, and it is time to enjoy a peaceful life. In the days to come, I will work hard so that you can rest in peace and no longer worry about these trivial matters. Just wait and see, I will make the Sang family the most dazzling existence in this city again."

The chairman looked at Sang Jiuyue's confident look, sighed softly, and said: "I am very pleased that you have such filial piety. But I still say that no matter when, you must stick to the bottom line. This is not only related to the family's reputation, but also to your own future and destiny." (End of this chapter)