Eating An Apple

Because of this, Old Master Gu was completely disappointed in Gu Zhilin. Just like in ancient times, the brilliance and ability of an emperor would never be displayed in a peaceful and prosperous times. Only in times of turmoil and unrest could one really see the true strength of an emperor.

In the past, Gu Zhilin had obviously been able to perform very well under Old Master Gu's protection, and had grown ambitious. However, when he really took charge, he realized that his ability was far from enough to support his ambition.

Even though Gu Zhilin had tried his best to salvage the situation, it was still not effective. The shares of the Gu Corporation continued to decline for a long time, so much so that some shareholders began to sell their shares in private.