h4Chapter 1132: Chapter 1132: Father and Daughter Face-Off/h4

    The subsequent developments quickly caught Shang Feng off guard.

    The gloriousndscape he thought was just an illusion.

    Firstly, Wang Ruo’an never handed him any of the Wang Family’s cases. This was something he had anticipated, so it wasn’t surprising.

    But rumors began to circte within the circle that Shang Kaiwen and Shang Feng had a conflict, and that Shang Kaiwen had decided in a fit of pique never to return to the Shang Family.

    At first, people didn’t take it seriously, after all, Shang Kaiwen was Shang Feng’s daughter, and what overnight feud could a father and daughter have?

    But gradually, the CEOs ofpanies cooperating with Shang Feng sensed something was off.

    The cases they were working on with Shang Feng all encountered problems, more or less. Having issues with a case was something they often encountered, and they simply resolved them. But when all the cases had issues, it was too much.

    At this point, who couldn’t see that there was something going on behind the scenes?

    The experienced ones connected the dots with thetest news; it was clear there was a father-daughter power struggle. Frequent problems indicated that Wang Ruo’an was supporting his wife, so naturally, Shang Feng was sidelined.

    As a result, the partners came forward all at once — some to persuade, others to enlighten, as no one wanted issues with their business. Originally, they coborated out of respect for the Wang Family, but if Wang Ruo’an was to break ties, it would be tough in the future.

    Shang Feng was indignant; why should his career be forced out of his hands by his daughter?

    Thus, father and daughter truly started a showdown.

    Unfortunately, Shang Feng couldn’t hold out for long and surrendered willingly.

    Many contracts were about to expire, resulting in penalties, and most seriously, Jiang Shaoqing’s Jiang Group and Bai Groupunched aggressive campaigns within the Shang Family’s operational scope. The momentum was overwhelming. Although Shang Family was now mainly focusing on hotels and tourism, other sectors had no foothold due to pressure from Jiang Shaoqing.

    After finally getting a good start in the hotel and tourism sectors, Jiang Shaoqing’s five-star hotel stood just two streets away from Shang’s hotel, clearly as a provocation.

    They wanted his hotel to close down.

    Even that bastard Bai Jingshan was getting involved, strongly announcing a n to invest in constructing ten five-star hotels nationwide within five years, with Bai Group’s tourismpany officially entering the maind market.

    Immediately, major media outlets reported on how the entry of an international conglomerate like Bai’s was heating up the hotel and tourism industries.

    Many small enterprises also benefited, as hotels and tourism inherentlyplement one another, reviving many smallpanies.

    But for the Shang Family, it was disadvantageous. On the verge of stabilizing, two big yers announced their forceful entry.

    They indeed siphoned off a significant amount of customers, and coupled with the recent misfortunes, Shang Feng was incredibly stressed and overwhelmed.

    Even many people privately warned Shang Feng that he should know when to stop. If he didn’t resolve the crisis soon, they might pull their investment and demandpensation.

    At this point, Shang Feng had no choice but to bow his head.

    Early in the morning, his driver took him to the Wang’s residence.

    There were guards at the Wang Family’s gate! He couldn’t just walk in as he pleased.

    Even iming to be Wang Ruo’an’s father-inw didn’t help.

    After waiting for a full hour, the guard finally let him in.

    Fueled with anger, Shang Feng hurried straight to the main house, entering to find Shang Kaiwening down the stairs in a floral dress, with wavy long hair, and a delicate face, descending gracefully.

    "Dad, what brings you here so early in the morning?"

    His pent-up anger burst out upon seeing Shang Kaiwen.

    "You still know I’m your dad? I waited outside for a full hour, and now you let me in. Are you my dad?"

    Sulking, he sat on the sofa, his recent frustrations brewing inside.

    Shang Kaiwen smiled, "Dad, what you say! Of course, you’re my dad; it’s all Ruohan’s fault. He instructed the maid this morning not to disturb me while I sleep, so she naturally didn’t tell me. I just woke up and found out, so I immediately had them let you in. Really! You should have called ahead, and it wouldn’t havee to this."

    Instead of sitting next to Shang Feng like usual, this time she sat opposite him, indicating the current rtionship between Shang Kaiwen and Shang Feng.

    "Xiaowen, let’s be frank. Thepany is facing many problems now. Dad needs Ruohan’s help. You can return to thepany as Vice President. After all, thepany will be yours someday. If Shang goes under, you won’t get anything."

    In desperation, Shang Feng wasn’t willing to give up much. He didn’t want to relinquish his power.

    Nor abandon his career.

    Shang Kaiwen sweetly smiled, "Auntie, could you pour me some tea? And why hasn’t the guest been served tea yet? That’s rude and makes us seem discourteous."

    The maid in the kitchen pouted; thisdy was so pretentious. She had ordered them not to serve anyone without permission. The Wang family never had such a rule! ying mind games with her own father; one wonders what aspect of this woman Mr. Wang fancied.

    Nheless, she dutifully agreed and brought out the already prepared tea.

    "Dad, have some tea."

    Yet she did not mention Shang Feng’s proposal.

    Shang Feng couldn’t taste the tea. Even if it were nectar before him, it had no appeal.

    But seeing Shang Kaiwen’s stance, Shang Feng still lifted the teacup, silently telling himself not to rush.

    Not rushing? Impossible!

    Thepany was in a dire situation.

    After finishing a cup of tea, Shang Kaiwen continued to act nonchntly, not mentioning the dreaded subject whatsoever, as if she had no intention to discuss it, leaving Shang Feng, despite all his experience, unable to oust his daughter’s endurance.

    "Xiaowen, is Ruohan not here?"

    When Shang Kaiwen’s approach didn’t work, Shang Feng knew it was because his daughter felt the offered terms weren’t sufficient and wanted to explore a solution via Wang Ruo’an.

    "He’s gone to the office. He’s been away from home these days; there’s a lot at thepany. The European branch encountered some issues, he flew over and has been there for several days. He called yesterday to say he’d be back the soonest in a week."

    Shang Kaiwen was utterly rxed. With Wang Ruo’an away, she was livingfortably these days.

    No psychological burden at all.

    Moreover, Wang Ruo’an had promised to resolve the matter with Bai Xiao upon his return.

    Doctor Bai, your days are numbered.

    Shang Feng’s expression darkened; his son-inw was doing this on purpose. Even after calling hispany, the secretary wouldn’t put him through, forcing him to negotiate with Shang Kaiwen, indicating Wang Ruo’an would support any decision of Shang Kaiwen’s.

    Evidently, hiding was not the solution.