His Genius Wife Is A Superstar novel Chapter 1432

Chapter 1432 Face-off Between an Old And a Young Dragon

"Yes, I own Phantom Dragon Funds since day one," Iris said. "And also yes, I set it up primarily to win the majority shareholder rights at Long Industries. Of course, now that my investment company is running well, no matter what the outcome in my battle at Long Industries, I intend to let Phantom Dragon Funds continue investing in various businesses in different sectors and also continue helping out promising entrepreneurs in realizing their dreams."

She looked at Long Tengfei straight in the eye. "I want you to remember this, President Long Tengfei. I want Long Industries, but I don't necessarily need it. After all, I'm still a businesswoman who already owns multiple successful companies."

She made sure to emphasize the word "successful".

Long Tengfei immediately understood the point she made.

He asked, "Does it have to be this way?"

The smile disappeared from Iris' face. "No, it doesn't have to be this way."

His heart did a hopeful skip. "Then…."

But before he could finish his sentence, Iris interrupted him. "But if Long Hui becomes the next head of Long Industries and the clan, then it will have to be this way. I already told you this so many times before. I won't allow him to succeed after all the things he did. I know that you had been grooming him since he was a child to be your successor, but I want you to look clearly at his abilities without any bias. Do you think that he'll be a good leader?"

He didn't answer.

He couldn't.

Iris continued, "Fine, I admit that his business sense is not terrible. But it's nothing extraordinary either. Big Sister Jinjing is so much more skilled than him. Oh, and before you get any ideas about her, I'm not giving her to your company, so don't even think about it, President Long. She belongs to my Orchidia."

Long Tengfei scowled, not sure whether to laugh or cry. "I didn't say that I'm trying to poach your sister away from you."

"Even if you try poaching her, she won't be tempted anyway." She shrugged. "The benefits of all my companies are so much better than Long Industries. So unless you threaten her with filial piety, she won't be moved to leave my company to work for you."

He became speechless. Her daughter's tone was polite, yet her words were extremely savage. It was clear that she was criticizing his company and making it sound like it couldn't compare to her own companies.

Before he could even have the chance to retort, she added, "Even Big Brother Jian is a much better leader than Long Hui. His performance and the results of his projects are much more commendable than your eldest son's who have everything handed to him on a silver platter."

Once again, he couldn't out-argue her.

"And lastly, me." She pointed at herself. "Is there any need to question my abilities at this point? Even if you subtract my husband's power and influence from me, I have still built several successful businesses with stable foundations with my ability. Now tell me, President Long, I'm gonna ask you this for the last time because I don't want to keep repeating myself to you, which one among us siblings do you think is the best choice to become the next head of your company? Be honest and judge it according to your criteria as a wise businessman with decades-long experience and not as a biased parent."

Silence filled the conference room.

Phantom Dragon Funds' CEO and Cai Guang dared not breathe too loudly as they watched the tense confrontation between the father and daughter.