Zhong Yueting came from an ordinary background, and her parents were just ordinary workers. Since she was a child, she has understood that she can only change her destiny through her own efforts. After graduating from university, Zhong Yueting entered a pharmaceutical company and started as an unknown small clerk.
Every morning, Zhong Yueting would wake up early, carefully organize her clothes, and prepare for the upcoming work. Although the starting point is low, there is always a determined sparkle in her eyes.
She knows that only by putting in more effort than others can she stand out in the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry. With her outstanding eloquence and keen business sense, Zhong Yueting soon became the company's backbone sales.
Her performance has been climbing, and her colleagues are impressed by the young girl. However, Zhong Yueting was not satisfied with this. Every day, she thinks about how she can achieve a bigger breakthrough in her career.
Seeing the development space of the pharmaceutical industry, Zhong Yueting resolutely resigned and founded her own pharmaceutical company. In the early days of entrepreneurship, there were many difficulties: lack of funds, lack of contacts, and few orders.
But Zhong Yueting never wavered in her determination. She traveled day and night, and with her accurate judgment of the pharmaceutical industry and excellent business acumen, the company began to grow gradually.
More than 20 years have passed, and Zhong Yueting's business territory has spread all over the country, with dozens of subsidiaries and tens of thousands of employees. The pharmaceutical empire she created is valued at more than 40 billion yuan, and she has become a leader and figure in the industry.
Standing at the pinnacle of her career, looking back on the past, Zhong Yueting's eyes flashed with pride. From an ordinary pharmaceutical salesman to a strong business woman worth tens of billions, she used her own struggle to interpret the true meaning of "ordinary people can create extraordinary lives".
Little did she know, however, that a turning point in her life was approaching, and that a battle for wealth, power, and affection was brewing. While her career was booming, Zhong Yueting's personal life also ushered in a turning point.
She met a wealthy man 30 years older than herself, and the two quickly fell in love. Despite the huge age gap, Zhong Yueting was attracted to this mature and steady man.
They fell in love and soon entered the palace of marriage. After marriage, Zhong Yueting focused more on her career, while her husband gave her unlimited support. This marriage seems to be the icing on the cake for Zhong Yueting's life, she not only has success in her career, but also has gained sweet love.
Every time she was in public, Zhong Yueting held her husband's arm, with a happy smile on her face. However, happy days are always short-lived. Late one night in 2018, Zhong Yueting was working overtime in the study at home to deal with company affairs.
Suddenly, the maid rushed in in a panic and said that her husband had a heart attack in the bedroom. Zhong Yueting's face turned pale suddenly, and the documents in her hand were scattered all over the place. She immediately rushed to the bedroom, only to see her husband lying peacefully on the bed, never waking up.
The husband was 68 years old. Faced with the death of her husband, Zhong Yueting was grief-stricken. She curled up on the couch, tears streaming silently, and memories of her once happiness flooded back.
She thought of her husband's gentle smile and every beautiful moment the two spent together, and her heart was like a knife. However, before Zhong Yueting could recover from her grief, an even bigger storm was already brewing.
After her husband's death, a serious problem came to her: her husband did not appoint heirs during his lifetime, nor did he leave a clear plan for the distribution of the estate. This means, who should inherit this huge pharmaceutical empire? Zhong Yueting clenched her fists, and a hint of determination flashed in her eyes.
She swore to herself that she would never let her years of hard work go to waste. Little did she know, however, that a fierce battle for wealth, power, and affection was about to unfold, and that she would be at the center of the storm.
Zhong Yueting's determination soon met strong resistance, and that was her stepson. This stepson comes from a prominent background, his mother is a well-known entrepreneur, and his father is Zhong Yueting's late husband.
From an early age, his stepson received an elite education, and his parents were strict with him, hoping that he would become an outstanding person. The stepson has a top-notch educational background, and while studying in the UK, he can only endure video calls with his father, separated by 108,000 miles.
After returning to China, he did not directly take over his father's business, but started as an ordinary employee of a small company and honed himself step by step. This experience gave him a deep understanding of business management and cultivated his tenacity character.
Before Zhong Yueting's husband died, her stepson had been actively involved in the daily operations of the company and had his own plan for the company's development direction. He believes that he is not only related by blood, but also has the expertise and experience to manage this vast pharmaceutical empire.
Therefore, when Zhong Yueting said that she wanted to take over the company, her stepson firmly believed that she was the most suitable heir. The conflict between the two gradually escalated. At a critical board meeting, the stepson looked Zhong Yueting in the eye and said in a firm tone: "I grew up under the influence of my father and know every aspect of the company well.
I have the ability and determination to lead the company to a brighter future. Zhong Yueting was not to be outdone, she stood up, looked around at every director present, and her voice was a little excited: "This company has condensed my efforts for more than 20 years.
From a small company to today's scale, every step of the way is inseparable from my efforts. I know the company better than anyone and want it to grow better.
"As the dispute intensified, divisions began to emerge within the company. Some people support Zhong Yueting, believing that she has made great contributions to the company as the actual operator of the company; There are also people who side with their stepson, believing that blood relationship is more important and that the company should be inherited by the son.
This power struggle not only affected the normal operation of the company, but also made the originally harmonious family relationship become tense. The atmosphere between Zhong Yueting and her stepson became more and more tense, and they couldn't even communicate normally.
At every family gathering, the two deliberately avoid each other, and a suffocating silence fills the air. As time went on, the scramble intensified. Zhong Yueting and her stepson both know that this is not only a battle for wealth, but also a battle for their years of dedication and dreams.
In this war without gunpowder, both sides are striving for what they believe is "right", but they ignore the most important harmony and win-win situation in the inheritance of the family business. In order to resolve the issue of succession to the company, the Board of Directors ultimately decided to elect a new Chairman by vote.
This election has become a battle for a 40 billion inheritance. On the day of the vote, the atmosphere in the conference room of the company's headquarters was solemn. Zhong Yueting sat upright on the chair, calm on the surface, but her heart was like a river overturning.
She knows that this election will determine where she will go for years of hard work. The stepson kept sorting out his suit and tie, his eyes revealing anxiety and anticipation. He is confident that with his abilities and knowledge of the company, the directors will make the right choice.
When the moderator announced the results of the vote, the entire room fell into a brief silence. Zhong Yueting was elected as the new chairman of the board of directors by a narrow margin. She took a deep breath, tried to keep her composure, and bowed to the directors in the room.
However, her joy did not last long. The stepson stood up suddenly, his face full of unwillingness and anger. He questioned loudly: "There are major irregularities in this election!" The voting behaviour of some directors was clearly influenced by the outside world.
I ask for a re-vote! Zhong Yueting frowned and retorted: "The election process is open and transparent, and every vote is the true will of the directors. We should respect the choice of the majority.
However, the stepson did not give up. He turned to leave the conference room, leaving behind a meaningful sentence: "This is not over yet. Zhong Yueting looked at the back of her stepson leaving, and a feeling of unease surged in her heart.
She realized that the war had just begun. The election results quickly caused an uproar both inside and outside the company. Those who support Zhong Yueting believe that this is an affirmation of her contributions over the years; Those who sided with the stepson questioned the fairness of the election and argued that the successor should be reconsidered.
The controversy not only affected the company's day-to-day operations, but also put a lot of pressure on board members. Some directors are beginning to worry that their stance will affect their future development in the company and even consider resigning.
Faced with this situation, Zhong Yueting realized that it was not enough to just win the election. She needs to prove her ability with practical actions, while also finding a way to quell the turmoil within the company.
However, as the stepson's legal action prepares, an even more intense battle is brewing. The stepson quickly put it into action. He hired a large team of lawyers and was ready to file a legal challenge against the election results of the board of directors.
At the same time, he gave frequent media interviews and openly questioned Zhong Yueting's abilities and motives. In the face of her stepson's offensive, Zhong Yueting did not sit still. She has likewise assembled her own team of lawyers and is ready to deal with possible legal proceedings.
Publicly, she highlights her contributions to the company and her determination to continue to lead the company. Zhong Yueting said at a press conference: "I have worked hard for this company for more than 20 years, from a small company to today's scale, every step is inseparable from my efforts.
I know the company better than anyone and want it to grow better. The family infighting quickly became the focus of media attention. Newspaper headlines, TV news, and online forums are all hotly discussing this battle involving a 40 billion inheritance.
Some people sympathize with Zhong Yueting, thinking that she is a self-made entrepreneur and should continue to be in charge of the company; There are also those who support stepsons, arguing that the company should be inherited by descendants who are related by blood.
The pressure of public opinion has made the relationship between the two sides more and more strained. Every important meeting in the company turns into a tense standoff. The conversation between Zhong Yueting and her stepson was full of gunpowder, and even affected the normal operation of the company.
Employees began to feel anxious and unsure of what the future holds for the company. Some executives are quietly looking for new job opportunities, fearful of being embroiled in the controversy. Partners are also starting to wait and see, not daring to sign new contracts with the company lightly.
This protracted battle not only affected the development of the company, but also brought huge psychological pressure to Zhong Yueting and her stepson. Zhong Yueting often stands alone in front of the floor-to-ceiling window of her office, looking at the brightly lit city, her eyes full of mixed emotions.
The stepson paced back and forth at home, thinking about his next move. As time went on, the battle seemed to be at an impasse. Both sides were reluctant to budge, and the company's development was severely affected as a result.
Some in the industry are beginning to worry about whether the family infighting will eventually lead to the collapse of the vast pharmaceutical empire. In this war without gunpowder, the real loser may be the company itself.
The battle between Zhong Yueting and her stepson has triggered in-depth thinking about the inheritance of family business. People are starting to discuss: should we value kinship or professional competence and contribution in the succession of a family business? How do you balance the interests of your family and your business? This case is a mirror of the dilemma faced by many family businesses.
It reminds people that the inheritance of wealth is not only about money, but also about wisdom and responsibility. How to avoid the fate of "being rich for three generations" has become a problem that every successful entrepreneur needs to think about.
The story of Zhong Yueting and her stepson teaches us that the inheritance of a family business cannot only rely on laws and institutions, but also needs emotional bonds and shared values. In this war where there are no winners, perhaps the only way out is to find a balance that can take into account blood, ability and contribution, so that the enterprise can be long-lasting and the family can live in harmony.