Capítulo 529: Chapter 14: The Joy of Having a Precious Son

Qiao Shan found it unexpected, but Shen Chi did not react angrily to Shen Yinian’s words, nor did Lin Xiaoguai show any discontent on her face.

“Are you sure?” Shen Chi pondered for a moment and said, “You probably know what businesses I hold, including transportation, property management, security, chemical industries, and real estate. I also hold scattered shares in jewelry and apparel, but those are just dividends without involvement in their management. Shanshan is a girl, do you think she would like to manage these industries?”

He said this as he looked at Qiao Shan.

Qiao Shan was startled and took a long time to understand the implication behind her father-in-law’s words, responding, “Dad, my degree isn’t limited to any specific industry, and I don’t particularly favor any.”

She paused, “Of course, managing an entirely new industry would require some time for me to adapt and familiarize myself.” Although she wanted her parents-in-law to trust her, she preferred not to overstate her abilities.

“Yes, Mom and Dad,” Shen Chi immediately added, “Shanshan has an exceptional talent for business management. She has been employed as an executive abroad, albeit at a mid-sized company, but she achieved great results.”

“I’m not asking her to take over the family business immediately, just to start with a part of it; we can slowly proceed with the rest later.”

Shen Chi thought for a moment and said, “Those things are meant to be yours anyway; there’s no difference whether it’s sooner or later. I don’t mind if you want Shanshan to help you manage those businesses, but there’s one thing I need to make clear first.”

He spoke seriously, “Before your brother and sister reach adulthood and graduate from college, I will not divide the inheritance. That is to say, I can only give you the management rights for now.”

“I understand that, and I haven’t thought beyond it,” Shen Yinian and Qiao Shan exchanged a glance and both smiled.

“But Shanshan, managing the family business is indeed challenging. If you’re willing to take my advice, it’d be best to go through grassroots training after you’ve had the baby and finished your confinement period. It doesn’t need to take too long, but spending a few months understanding various aspects will definitely benefit you immensely,” said Lin Xiaoguai.

She was genuinely concerned that her delicate daughter-in-law would not be able to handle managing the large group of people in their business.

Shen Chi also nodded, “Your mother is right. Especially in the fields of transportation, property security, and security services, where we employ veterans and military families, you might find management challenging. The senior positions are also held by my old comrades, and they definitely won’t follow you at first. If any misconduct occurs, you can report to me, but everything else will rely on your own capabilities. For chemical projects, keep a close eye on secret formulas, and prioritize construction quality in real estate.”

Qiao Shan listened intently to her in-laws’ teachings, not daring to be distracted for a moment.

Back in their room, Qiao Shan slapped Shen Yinian lightly, “You nearly scared me to death just now.”

“What’s there to be scared of, don’t you trust me?” Shen Yinian answered nonchalantly.

“It’s not that, it’s just…” Qiao Shan lay down on the bed and said, “I find your parents and my parents to be really different.”

She had thought that no matter how tolerant her in-laws usually were, her husband’s overt desire for power would still infuriate them.

For this reason, when Yinian had casually mentioned passing the share of the inheritance he could manage to her, she had not taken it seriously at first.

Initially, what attracted her to Shen Yinian, aside from his gallant rescue that made her develop a favorable impression, was that they grew up under similar privileged circumstances, which resulted in similar views on life and values. Moreover, despite his privileged upbringing, Yinian’s behavior always carried a sense of humanity that she hadn’t seen in others within their circle.

On this basis, she fell in love with him because of his character and personal charm.

Shen Yinian knew what she meant and couldn’t help but smile and say, “My parents are different from your parents in many ways; you’ll understand more as you spend time with them. Because military personnel cannot be involved in business, the family assets are in my mother’s name. Just like my father, if all goes as expected, the wealth I inherit will also be transferred under your name.”

He spoke lightly, but Qiao Shan was visibly moved, barely able to believe his words, “Are you serious?”

She thought being granted the authority to enter the family business was already the greatest trust she could expect, but the trust her husband was now offering far exceeded her imagination.

“If you ask again, I might regret it,” he joked, seeing her teary-eyed with emotion.