After the old man was discharged from the hospital, he probably realized this wasn't working. After discussing with someone, he decided on a method to compete for the right of inheritance.
What was the method?
Since the five siblings had similar abilities, making it difficult for the old man to choose, he decided to let the younger generation compete.
After all, if you're outstanding, the Zhang Group won't go downhill for twenty years, but if your children are also outstanding, it ensures the stability for three generations, which is more beneficial for the long-term development of the Zhang Group.
This unconventional approach left the five siblings with nothing to say, and they agreed one by one.
"...Each of us, along with a few cousins, was given a start-up fund of one hundred million, monitored and judged by experts found by the old man. Whoever creates the biggest success gets the right of inheritance."
"Have all your siblings and cousins graduated?"