The Shi Family held absolute dominion in Yancheng during Shi Lan's era.
But as most people had anticipated, upon Shi Lan's death, the Shi Family quickly began to spiral into decline and bankruptcy.
Because none of those in the Shi Family nest were good for much. If there had been any real talent for business, the old Master Shi would never have had to pick out Shi Lan amongst the grandchildren. Although Master Shi's character was often called into question, his discernment was always sharp and ruthless.
This group of incompetent people insisted on going against the grain, and their ultimate fate was nothing but destruction.
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The news of the Shi matriarch being poisoned spread quickly throughout the city, and now, it had even alarmed the police.
The Shi Family was like a decaying piece of old yellow cloth, and now that a corner had been lifted, the rot and stench underneath were immediately exposed.
