Chapter 4 - I want to create my own company (1/2)

Xiong Zhi sat on her usual chair. She was facing Zhou Min and Linfeng sat at his side. Her grandfather sat at the front as usual.

Silence was heard through the long table. Even the sound of their eating cannot be heard.

Xiong Zhi broke the silence and asked her grandfather.

”Grandfather, I wish to build my own business. ” She said out of the blue.

The three man was shocked for different reasons.

The old man was shocked because her granddaughter spoke for the first time in their meal! And she's the one who initiated it!

(A/N : Hey old man, that's not the issue here )

Zhou Min, the head butler, aide of Mr. Xiong, was shocked when she heard her spoke. This is the first time he heard another words from her aside from 'Yes, grandfather' and her usual line in the morning. It was the longest time she spoke with new words!

(A/N : Now I know why the maid said she felt like she won a lotto. The man here looks like he witnessed a world break record. )

While Linfeng was shocked because of her words. How can a mere teenager build her own company? Even she has money, she must have capabilities, connections, and strong will to not let it to be bunkrupt.

(A/N : Good reaction! Seems like you're the only one who knew the issue here. )

”Ahh....again?” Her grandfather asked her still shocked from earlier.

” Grandfather, I wish to live independently and be capable to help you in the company. My parents still have their shares in Xiong Corp. I know I have to be twenty to inherit their shares. But while I'm young I want to build my own company. ”

Because of her incompetence last lifetime her life become miserable. She had 27 % share of Xiong Corp. Her family's company for generations. Xiong Corp. was the biggest company in Country C and in top 10 big companies overseas.

Those things was branded in her name. But she did not coveted it. Thinking if she joined in the the Xiong battle fighting for the shares and inheritance of Xiong's wealth it would bring her troubles or cost her life. She was naive. Playing safe, meek  and obedient was never good. She forgot that she was in the top of the food chain. Many hungry wolves waiting for her. It was the world of to eat or be eaten. Her greatest mistake was not partaking in any of it.  Becoming the easiest target.

But this time it would not be the same. She would strike at them first, caught them unprepared. She would build her own backup, her own company.

The old man recovered his wits when he heard those words.

What is this girl saying?!

” Xiong Zhi! Do you know what are you saying?! Building your own company?! Do you think it's easy that everyone can do it?! You girl, I know you are not a brat. You should listen to me like you always do. Study and graduate. You can help me by not bringing trouble in our surname. I let you marry then to expands our business. I already have someone in my mind. ”

Xiong Zhi clenched her teeth. Because of this...because she agreed easily her life become more doomed.

” Grandfather, Zhi'er [1] is serious. I may be young. But I'm determined. As grandfather said, Zhi'er always listen to you. Never disobey your words. This time, Zhi'er only have one wish. Is to allow this granddaughter to be independent and capable. Grandfather, you are a Xiong, I'm also a Xiong, it runs in our blood to become on top of the world. If I'm weak and just to be wed to someone you already chose and become a decorations only, I'm a worthy to be a Xiong? Grandfather, I want to prove myself to you and see what I'm capable of. ”

'And to avenge me and Linfeng to those animals.....I must become strong....'

She silently add in her speech.

The three man once again was shocked.  And once again, for different reasons.

But this time the old man seriously pondered her words.

By using the legendary name of Xiong , Xiong Zhi hit the old man in his weak spot. Knowing the old man gave importance to their surname. That even her mother was married the old man still used their surname dominating her husband.

Zhou Min was shocked this time because he learned the young miss had a sharp tongue. Even only few words come out, it was all straightforward and directly hit the spot.