People knew only that Wen Guofeng was ruthless and profit-driven, marrying Chi Yu just to devour the Chi Corporation. But they didn't know of the immense risks he took when absorbing Chi Corporation.
Chi Corporation belonged to Chi Yu, but she didn't understand how to run it, hence it was always managed by an outsider. Furthermore, the company was already teetering on the brink of ruin, with all its funds long devastated and riddled with operational loopholes. Only a government inspection, or worse a whistleblowing, on any of these issues could send Chi Yu, the honorary chairwoman, to jail for life.
Old Mr. Wen and Old Madam Wen indeed had implored Wen Guofeng, on multiple occasions, to bring Chi Corporation into the Wen Family fold. But had they known the real situation, no way would they have taken this hot potato!