Song Fan remained noncommittal, refraining from interrupting. From her understanding of Song Yi, he was indeed an outright dictator. Even her third brother, Song Huai, had only been exposed to peripheral company tasks. The other brothers had their businesses, and Song Yi didn't seem to have any intention of choosing a successor.
He single-handedly managed the entire company, and crucial decisions were subject to his direct veto.
Despite not having a designated successor, Song Yi succeeded in expanding and strengthening Song Corporation. Song Fan acknowledged his business acumen, making Song Corporation one of the strongest enterprises in A City over the years. Almost all board members were his people, with him as the undisputed leader.