Gu Hang's arrival at Rage Owl Star indeed put her mother in a passive position.
She was supposed to vie for the position of Family Head, but the designated Family Head was gone, which could still work out.
However, his performance on Rage Owl Star brought about a twist in the situation.
Gu Hang's outstanding performance at Rage Owl Star not only saved Wang Qi millions needed to fill the Imperial Tax pit, but more importantly, it enabled Gu Hang to establish his own industry.
Did the Gu Family not want to own their own planet? Certainly, they did. But acquiring a planet of their own, especially one with positive assets, was extremely difficult.
Yet, worlds like Rage Owl Star, which were wastelands, they didn't want. The initial investment required for development was too high, the period for recouping costs was quite lengthy, and there were numerous risks involved.