195: Ambition

Ambition

Shen Yong was deep in thought.1

"During this period of time, as long as you achieve results, Old Master Shen's resources will naturally lean towards you," Shen Zhenbai crossed his legs and said with a smile "Silly son, do you really think that the bet between you and Shen Xing last time could really decide anything? The management of a company isn't a game. The Old Master is nurturing Shen Xing now because the Shen Group can gain a huge advantage in the Development Zone that Shen Xing is working on."

Shen Zhenbai patted Shen Yong's shoulder earnestly. "If your side is more profitable, the Old Master Shen definitely won't suppress the power in your hands anymore."

Shen Yong lowered his eyes and carefully thought about the Old Master Shen's attitude recently. The Old Master indeed didn't stop him from leading the project. This was giving him a chance. In other words, the Old Master wasn't afraid that his development would affect Shen Xing's status.

After Shen Zhenbai's advice, Shen Yong instantly figured out the crux of the matter. He still had a chance!

However… Shen Yong frowned. He was a little frustrated. "How can it be so easy to get a project that is more profitable than the Development Zone that Shen Xing is working on? Now, in the eyes of others, the Shen Group belongs to Shen Xing. Who else would like me?"

Shen Yong became even more irritable when he thought of the bad times during this period. "People nowadays are all snobbish. I can't get any good projects at all!"

In the past, all these benefits belonged to him. After all, it was popular for men to inherit the family property here. He was the only male in the Shen family. In addition, his business talent was very high. The outside world thought that he was definitely the heir of the Shen family. During that time, Shen Yong was at his peak. The Shen Group was deeply rooted in the City. No matter where he went, others had to be courteous to him. Those who were old enough to be his uncle had to be courteous to him. There were many things that he didn't need to say. As long as he gave a look, someone would automatically hand over the benefits.

But now? These people were all surrounding Shen Xing, and all of their connections and resources were leaning towards Shen Xing. Business wasn't a one-on-one fight. They still needed connections. But without these things, what would Shen Yong do?

"Silly son, do you know what your biggest advantage over Shen Xing is?" Shen Zhenbai waved at Shen Yong mysteriously.

Shen Yong moved closer to him, his face full of doubt. "What is it?"

"You're a man! Do you understand?" Shen Zhenbai's smile grew even wider. "You're not young anymore. It's time for you to settle down a fiancée. A business marriage is the most common form of cooperation. At this time, can you form a marriage alliance. Can Shen Xing?"

Shen Yong's expression went blank for a moment. Could Shen Xing? Of course she couldn't. At the very least, before she inherited the Shen Group, she couldn't think of forming a marriage alliance with anyone! The people still had the same mindset. They believed that a daughter that was married off wouldn't be considered family. If Shen Xing were to get married at this time, the old man would definitely feel uncomfortable. No one would want their lifetime's efforts to become someone else's. However, Shen Yong was different. He was a man. A marriage alliance would only bring greater benefits and wouldn't shake the foundation of the Shen Group.

"But…" Shen Yong lowered his eyes. He couldn't tell what he was thinking. "I have a girlfriend now."

"Silly son, you are really silly. What is that girlfriend of yours? Does a small family like theirs deserve your status?" Shen Zhenbai laughed disdainfully. He lit the cigar in his hand, then exhaled a puff of smoke. "That little girl isn't particularly pretty. If you really like her, just raise her as a mistress. This is very common in our circle. As for women, you can have them whenever you want, but you only have one chance to inherit the family property."

For the first time in such a long time, Shen Zhenbai looked like a father. He patted Shen Yong on the shoulder and said earnestly, "Think carefully, what help can the your girlfriend's family provide you? "It's already good enough for them not to drag you back. Find someone of equal status, and the Shen Group will be yours in the future! After you take over the Shen Group, wouldn't it be easy for you to have your girlfriend? If she is unwilling to follow you, you just need to use some tricks. With power and influence, it's too easy to get a woman."

Ambition gradually rose in Shen Yong's eyes. He couldn't help but be moved by the future that Shen Yong had described. That's right, everything he did was for the future of him and his girlfriend. He believed that she could understand him. At worst… After he took over the Shen Group, he would divorce and be with her. She was so gentle. She would definitely understand his difficulties.

Thinking of this, Shen Yong made up his mind. "Okay, I'll listen to Daddy."

"Good son!" Shen Zhenbai laughed. "Come, I've already chosen a candidate for you. How about the princess of the Qiao Corporation? With the support of the Qiao Corporation, what does Shen Xing count as?"

Shen Yong's eyes were filled with ambition. Just as he looked at the photo displayed on Shen Zhenbai's phone, he was shocked. The girl in the photo had a long scar covering her face and it looked hideous. It was as if he was looking at a ghost of a horror story.

He was immediately frightened, "Dad why are you scaring me at this time. Show me the picture of the princess of Qiao Corporation. Why are you wasting our time?" Shen Yong couldn't help but berate his father.

Shen Zhenbai glanced at his phone and then at his son. He had expected some reaction from Shen Yong and his son had not disappointed him.

He laughed lightly, "Son, the girl in the photo is the princess of Qiao Corporation."

Shen Yong heard his father and was stunned for a while. "What? This monster is the princess of Qiao Corporation? And you want me to marry her? In your dreams!" Shen Yong was truly infuriated now. Seeing Qiao Qing, all his hopes shattered in an instant. There was no way he could marry her. Even if it was for Shen group, his heart was not ready to take this shock.

Shen Zhenbai sat on the couch calmly. He didn't show any reaction while facing his infuriated son. After a couple of minutes, he said, "Atleast hear me out. Do you think that I want her to be my daughter-in-law? Just trust your father in this. I am not saying anything without any reason."

Shen Yong calmed down a bit but his anger had not gone till now. He asked frustratingly, "What reason could you have for proposing me to marry this monster?"

"Just sit down and listen to me," Shen Zhenbai tried his best to explain the situation to Shen Yong, "This is the princess of Qiao Corporation. As you know Qiao Corporation is on par with Shen group and will be very beneficial for you."

"I know all this. But it's not only the Qiao Corporation that we can approach. There are more companies whom we can establish relations with. Then why did you choose this girl?" Shen Yong interrupted his father.

"That's what I am trying to tell you, but you keep interrupting me. Let me finish and then you can say whatever comes on your mind," Shen Zhenbai started again, "As you can see, Miss Qiao has a large birthmark on her face. And from what I have heard is that Qiao parents have tried almost everything to get rid of this birthmark but they were unsuccessful. They even opted for plastic surgery, but the doctor who performed the surgery on her was a fraud and thus instead of getting removed, the size of the scar increased."

Shen Yong still didn't understand why his father was telling him all this but to avoid angering Shen Zhenbai, he did not interrupt again.

Shen Zhenbai continued, "Qiao parents do not take their daughter out for socializing as it is said that she has a very low self esteem. Another reason is that the Qiao parents are not ready to accept their daughter as she is. Other than her brother, the young master of Qiao Corporation, no other person supports Qiao Qing. All these circumstances have made her turn out to be extremely vulnerable."

Shen Yong frowned. He was still confused at where his father was going.

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