The string of schemes and betrayals had placed the Ye Corporation in a disadvantageous position under public scrutiny, marking the beginning of the Ye family's tragedy.
Therefore, if she wanted to save the Ye family, she had to put a stop to this collaboration.
"There's no issue with the development project itself, but the partner is problematic," Ye Zhi said, her brow furrowed. "Dad, we're a real estate company; we have nothing to do with internet companies. Why would we partner with one?"
"So that's what it's about," Ye Yongxian chuckled. "Fengleju is being developed by Ye Corp and Minghan's company. Minghan is interested in real estate, and he's only providing the funds, not interfering with the company's operations. He just wants to learn something from me. Your sister asked me to mentor him, and I couldn't refuse..."
A wave of speechlessness washed over Ye Zhi. Did Ou Minghan not interfere? He was just waiting for something to go wrong so he could wash his hands of it all!
Ultimately, this collaboration was Ye Yongxian's way of pleasing his second daughter. While Ye Yongxian was quite capable in business, he was far too doting on his children.
"Dad," Ye Zhi said gravely, "please abandon this collaboration."
"Why?" Ye Yongxian looked at Ye Zhi, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Xiao Zhi, even if we abandon the collaboration, there must be a reasonable explanation! You can't have others think you're deliberately targeting Minghan, can you?"
She *was* deliberately targeting Ou Minghan, of course. However, she couldn't say that directly. Her phone vibrated slightly. Ye Zhi took out her phone, saw the report that had been sent, and a faint smile touched her lips.
"Dad, look at this." Ye Zhi handed her phone over.
Ye Yongxian took the phone, his expression growing increasingly grim as he scanned it.
What Ye Zhi showed him was the inspection report for his Toyota minivan. After Ou Minghan returned the car to the Ye family yesterday, Ye Yongxian had given the keys to Ye Zhi, who immediately took the car to an inspection agency. The report she received moments ago was from that agency.
"Dad, the report clearly states that the brakes on your car were tampered with," Ye Zhi said in a low voice. "That's your favorite car, the one you always use when you go out. I don't need to elaborate on the severity of this matter, do I?" xxs1
Ye Yongxian put down the phone, his expression grave. "Xiao Zhi, do you suspect Ou Minghan tampered with it?"
"There's no evidence yet, so I won't rashly suspect anyone," Ye Zhi's eyes flickered. "But I'm very clear that this at least shows someone tried to harm our Ye family through this car! Right now, we are in the open, and they are in the shadows. We don't even know who they are!"
Ye Yongxian remained silent, but he had taken Ye Zhi's words to heart. He doted on his children, but he wasn't completely foolish.
Someone had tampered with his car, with the intention of targeting the Ye family. If Ou Minghan was truly responsible, then he had intentionally approached Ye Qinya from the start, with ulterior motives that ran deep.
Even if it wasn't Ou Minghan, it not only indicated that someone was lurking in the shadows, waiting for an opportunity to deal with the Ye family, but also that Ou Minghan paid little attention to the Ye family's affairs, thus allowing such opportunities to arise. This would then confirm what Ye Zhi had said: Ou Minghan was not sincere about Ye Qinya, and his approach towards her was for selfish reasons.
"But to suddenly withdraw the collaboration like this isn't good either," Ye Yongxian said, his gaze deepening. "Xiao Zhi, do you have any good ideas?"
Seeing that Ye Yongxian was already wary of Ou Minghan, Ye Zhi asked with a faint smile, "Dad, are you testing me?"
"Hahaha, yes," Ye Yongxian laughed heartily, then added with a touch of worry, "Your sister is too naive, and your brother is too young. You're the only one who can help your father. Xiao Zhi, I hope you can grow up quickly. In situations like this, withdrawing cooperation without a valid reason would affect the company's reputation. How would you handle it?"
Ye Zhi had indeed considered this question. She spoke with composure, "That's simple! You're a loving father who cherishes his daughters; how could you bear to take advantage of your daughter's boyfriend? Ou Minghan wants to enter the real estate market, so let's help him see it through! You can find another project, and let Ou Minghan be fully responsible for everything from investment to development, while Ye Corp provides technical support for free. That way, he can learn more, can't he?"
Ye Yongxian nodded approvingly. Ye Zhi's plan was indeed excellent. She wasn't withdrawing the collaboration in a confrontational manner, but rather making a strategic retreat to sideline Ou Minghan.
Didn't he want to enter the real estate market? Then let him develop a project independently, and they would provide technical support. After all, technical support required no responsibility, nor did it cost money or effort. Moreover, it would be a better option for Ou Minghan, and he would have no reason to refuse.
If he refused, it would indicate his lack of commitment to real estate, and there would be no need to continue the collaboration on Fengleju.
"We'll do as you say!" Ye Yongxian said, his voice filled with relief. "Xiao Zhi, you've truly grown up! It seems the decision to let you live abroad alone back then was the right one."
Ye Zhi smiled faintly and quickly added, "Dad, then give me the Fengleju development project to get some practice!"
"Good," Ye Yongxian readily agreed. "It's yours now. Make sure you do a good job!"
Ye Zhi happily agreed, and secretly let out a sigh of relief.
Although this method would remove Ou Minghan from the picture and strip him of his influence, Ye Zhi didn't believe Ou Minghan would give up so easily. He would undoubtedly find other ways to continue his schemes.
By taking over the development project, she could better guard against his subtle moves. After all, she had already seen the script.
"Oh, and Dad," Ye Zhi said, "let's keep the matter of the car quiet for now. If Ou Minghan hears about it, he'll think we suspect him, which will undoubtedly affect his relationship with Qinya."
Ye Yongxian looked at her with amusement. "You little girl, you start telling your dad what to do after a couple of praises? Your father has lived this long; can't I understand such basic reasoning? However..."
Ye Yongxian frowned, sighing with a hint of helplessness. "We still need to find a way for them to break up."
"Dad, I think they're in the thick of their romance right now, and Qinya is completely infatuated with Ou Minghan. If we try to stop them too directly at this stage, it might backfire," Ye Zhi advised. "I think it's best to wait and let Qinya gradually realize what kind of person he is."
"That's the only way," Ye Yongxian agreed with a nod. But the next moment, his gaze fixed intently on Ye Zhi, and he asked expectantly, "Xiao Zhi, you're so clever, do you have any good ideas to break them up?"