My stepmother forced me to donate bone marrow, so I retaliated by slapping my scumbag father in the

His voice wasn't loud, but it made Sun Mei unable to lift her head.

Shen Jianjun kept his head down and didn't dare to say a word.

Several members of the Sun family stood nearby, their gazes sweeping over the couple, their faces showing varying degrees of disappointment.

At its peak, Jianjun Group was worth hundreds of billions.

With the Sun family providing funding and resources, as long as they work steadily, it's enough for the couple to stay at the top of Shanghai's business world for life.

But now, this huge group has been brought to the brink of bankruptcy by them.

Sun Qingliang looked at Sun Mei, making no attempt to hide his disappointment: "How many chances did I give you?"

"Back then, you insisted on marrying Shen Jianjun, so I cleared the obstacles for you."

"Jianjun Group is short of projects, but the Sun family provides them."

"We're short of funds, but the Sun family is providing them."

"If you lack connections, I'll personally put in a good word for you."

"With such favorable conditions, you've managed to turn a multi-billion dollar conglomerate into insolvent."

Sun Mei's lips moved slightly: "Dad, this time someone deliberately tried to harm us."

"That's enough!"

Sun Qingliang slammed his cane heavily on the ground: "Your investment failed miserably; was it someone else who ruined you?"

"You were scammed out of hundreds of millions; was it someone else who harmed you?"

"Fifteen mines without proper licenses, and you still dare to secretly mine at night? Were you forced into this by others?"

"Every time you fail, you have an excuse, but what's the result?"

"Not only have you failed to prove your abilities, you've also brought shame upon the entire Sun family!"

The last bit of color drained from Sun Mei's face.

She had longed for her father's approval since she was a child.

The Sun family has many children, but only a few of the most outstanding individuals are truly able to enter the core of the family.

To prove herself, she disregarded the objections of some members of her family and married Shen Jianjun, who at the time did not have much wealth.

She wanted to show everyone that even if she didn't stay in Longdu, she could still personally support a business tycoon.

Over the years, Jianjun Group has indeed grown bigger and bigger.

Every time she returned to the Sun family home, she felt extremely proud when she saw the envious looks from her siblings.

She always believed that it was proof of her vision and ability.

But now, Jianjun Group is on the verge of bankruptcy.

Her father even openly expressed his disappointment in her in front of everyone.

Years of hard work seemed to have become a complete joke at this moment.

"dad……"

Sun Mei's voice trembled: "I just want to prove that I'm no worse than the rest of my family."

"I want your approval. If you give me another chance, I'm sure I can..."

"Haven't I given you enough chances?"

Sun Qingliang interrupted her directly: "Sun Mei, I can tell you clearly now."

You have disappointed me.

Those few words made Sun Mei's heart clench.

She stood there blankly, her eyes quickly reddening.

If these words had come from other members of the Sun family, she could have refuted them, or she could have used her status to suppress them.

The person she could speak to was her most revered father.

Over the years, she has worked tirelessly to protect Jianjun Group, searching for investment projects everywhere, and even risking illegal mining operations. Ultimately, all she wanted was her father's approval.

Now, all she gets is disappointment.

Sun Mei lowered her head, trying her best to hold back her tears.

She suddenly felt that all her persistence over the years had been meaningless.

The Jianjun Group is gone, and his own son, Shen Cong, is suffering from leukemia and will have to serve sixteen years in prison after he recovers.

Even her father regarded her as the most failed daughter in the Sun family.

And all of this is because of Shen Ze.

The child she once trampled underfoot, who couldn't even guarantee his basic needs, is now standing in a position she can no longer reach, taking away the things she cares about most step by step.

Wealth, status, son, and father's approval.

Sun Mei felt nothing but endless sorrow.

Sun Qingliang did not continue looking at her.

From the moment they met, his gaze never once fell on Shen Jianjun.

This son-in-law, whom he was once somewhat satisfied with, has now become a complete failure.

If Jianjun Group goes bankrupt, Shen Jianjun will lose all his value.

Shen Jianjun felt even worse than being scolded when he realized he was being ignored.

He stood to the side with his head down, wanting to speak several times, but never daring to utter a sound.

In the past, every time he saw Sun Qingliang, he would try his best to show off.

Even if Sun Qingliang's attitude was cold, he would at least ask a few questions about the group's operations.

Now, the other party acted as if they hadn't seen him at all.

"Mei'er".

Sun Qingliang's tone softened slightly: "Jianjun Group is beyond saving."

Whether you want to continue being with Shen Jianjun or not is up to you.

If you're willing, then stay and share the debt with him.

"If you don't want to, come back to Longdu with me today."

Sun Mei suddenly raised her head.

Sun Qingliang continued, "You are still my daughter."

"After returning to the Sun family, you will have everything you need: a house, a car, and servants."

"Even without Jianjun Group, you can still live a comfortable life."

"As for the debts Shen Jianjun owes, they have nothing to do with you in the future."

Shen Jianjun trembled, and finally couldn't help but raise his head: "Dad, Jianjun Group has not completely gone bankrupt yet."

"As long as the Sun family is willing to help, we still have a chance!"

"Although the 69% loan from Mingzhu Private Bank cannot be extended, the group still has properties and many projects under its name."

"Give me another chance, and I'm willing to hand over control of the group to the Sun family!"

He finished speaking in one breath, his forehead already covered in cold sweat.

Sun Qingliang still didn't look at him, but said to Sun Mei, "Giving you a choice doesn't mean I'll fill the hole of over 8 billion for him."

"A person who can't even protect his own group is not worth the Sun family's continued investment."

Shen Jianjun's face turned deathly pale.

He opened his mouth, wanting to explain, but Sun Qingliang never looked at him directly.

This disregard says it all.

In Sun Qingliang's eyes, he didn't even deserve to be reprimanded.

Sun Mei looked at her husband beside her, her expression complicated.

Decades ago, she married Shen Jianjun against all odds, believing she had chosen a man with enormous potential.

As it turned out, she was right.

Jianjun Group has grown and expanded over time, eventually becoming a commercial conglomerate worth hundreds of billions.

But now, that once high-spirited billionaire has become the disheveled man before us, his suit rumpled and his face weary.

If she returns to Longdu with her father, she will still be Miss Sun.

If they choose to stay, they will have to face the debt of more than 8 billion yuan together with Shen Jianjun.

The gap is too big.

Sun Mei did not answer immediately.

She was unaware that Shen Ze had already included the entire Sun family on his revenge list.

She thought that as long as she returned to Longdu, she could resume her life of luxury.

For Shen Ze, however, the downfall of the Jianjun Group was just the beginning.

Back then, Sun Qingliang used the power of the Sun family to cut off all those willing to help Xu Ying and her son.

Shen Ze never forgot the despair the mother and son felt after being driven away countless times.

Sun Qingliang admitted that he regretted not having wiped them all out back then.

Therefore, everyone in the Sun family who has enjoyed this power and wealth must pay the price.

Sun Mei's desire to return to Longdu and continue enjoying her life is simply impossible.