Ye Zhi was speechless. Lin Shuangshuang really should have entered the entertainment industry. With her ability to cry on demand, coupled with her acting talent, it would be a disservice to heaven-given gifts if she didn't become famous!
"Save your tears," Ye Zhi said sternly. "I am not Ye Qin Ya. Begging for pity won't work on me."
Lin Shuangshuang's expression froze. She secretly sized up Ye Zhi. Seeing that Ye Zhi showed no sign of softening, she immediately understood that Ye Zhi was not buying her act. However, having come all this way, she was unwilling to leave just like that.
Seeing that she refused to leave, Ye Zhi said indifferently, "You don't need to waste your time here. As long as I'm here, you'll never lay a hand on Ye Corporation."
After speaking, Ye Zhi turned and walked towards the building.
"Ye Zhi, wait!" Lin Shuangshuang had already put away her pitiful expression. She gritted her teeth and said, "As long as it has nothing to do with Ye Corporation, you won't intervene?"
Ye Zhi furrowed her brows. "Of course."
As if having received some reassurance, Lin Shuangshuang breathed a sigh of relief and left.
Ye Zhi felt a little puzzled. Lin Shuangshuang's words struck her as odd, hinting at something more.
As she stepped into the elevator, a spark of realization flashed through her mind, and her expression cleared.
She suddenly understood Lin Shuangshuang's plan. Lin Shuangshuang still wanted to target Ye Qin Ya, but this time, instead of draining Ye Corporation, she had set her sights on Ou Ming Han's Qian Bai Company. After all, Ye Qin Ya was not only a daughter of the Ye family but also Ou Ming Han's girlfriend.
This was why Lin Shuangshuang had asked that question, perhaps worried that Ye Zhi would protect Ou Ming Han, her future brother-in-law. It could only be said that Lin Shuangshuang was overthinking things. The enemy of my enemy is my friend, and she not only wouldn't object but could offer any support short of direct action.
Ye Zhi waited in the office for a while before Ye Yong Xian finally arrived, late.
He pushed open the door and complained with a hint of weariness, "Xiao Zhi, you are something else. Others make their employees work overtime, but you make the boss work overtime, and on a weekend at that... You wouldn't go home, and insisted on talking about this at the company instead of at home?"
"Dad, this matter really isn't easy to discuss at home," Ye Zhi said calmly. "I want to start a company."
"Ah?" Ye Yong Xian was taken aback. "That's a good thing! There's no need to keep it a secret. If you need money, our family can invest..."
"I want to start a company focused on online shopping and social networking," Ye Zhi said calmly. "Dad, here is the proposal."
Saying this, Ye Zhi handed over a proposal. Of course, this proposal was completely different from the one given to Qi Xuan.
The one given to Qi Xuan was more detailed and clearly outlined the competitive landscape, while the one given to Ye Yong Xian only included a general overview of the company's development prospects.
Ye Yong Xian was stunned. He now understood why Ye Zhi was reluctant to discuss it at home. If it were discussed at home, it would immediately reach Ou Ming Han's ears and cause discord between the sisters.
He briefly flipped through the proposal but didn't really absorb any of it.
After some thought, Ye Yong Xian tentatively asked, "Xiao Zhi, the business of our family's company has nothing to do with what you've mentioned! Our family won't be able to help you much. Have you considered starting a company with a different main business?"
"Dad, are you worried about not being able to help me, or are you worried—" Ye Zhi pointed out shrewdly, "—that this will make Qin Ya misunderstand, thinking I'm deliberately going against her boyfriend?"
Ye Yong Xian's expression immediately became unnatural.
"If she thinks that way, then so be it," Ye Zhi said indifferently. "The law doesn't stipulate that others cannot engage in businesses related to Ou Ming Han's company. If he ventures into real estate in the future, should we proactively declare bankruptcy to entertain him?"
"What nonsense are you talking about?!" Ye Yong Xian's face darkened, but since Ye Zhi had a point, he couldn't easily refute her.
"Besides, I had the idea for this company when I was abroad, and I've been following the domestic situation in this area. I'm very optimistic about this industry and have made a lot of preparations. Am I supposed to give up my career just because Qin Ya is in a relationship?" Ye Zhi said with displeasure.
"Xiao Zhi," Ye Yong Xian sighed. "If you want to start a business, no matter what industry you choose, your father will definitely support you. However, if it's mainly online shopping and social networking, it won't just cause a rift between you sisters; Ou Ming Han will absolutely see you as an enemy. He won't go easy on you just because he's pursuing Qin Ya. He has a first-mover advantage in this industry, and you might not be able to beat him."
"Dad, of course, I won't harbor any illusions about future competitors. We'll compete based on our abilities and see who can last until the end!" Ye Zhi said sternly.
Ye Yong Xian was stunned. He could naturally see that Ye Zhi was serious. However, he couldn't help but feel some worry in his heart.
"Dad, don't worry," Ye Zhi continued to persuade. "I'm not without a chance of winning. I've already secured reliable investment."
"Which company is investing?" Ye Yong Xian immediately became a little wary. "At a time when the situation is unclear, he dares to invest in your company. Xiao Zhi, such a person is either incredibly bold or has ulterior motives. Don't be deceived."
"Qi Xuan is investing," Ye Zhi replied calmly.
Ye Yong Xian froze, and the next moment, a big smile spread across his face. "You mean that Qi Xuan from the Qi family? Excellent! I knew this young man was extraordinary and courageous!"
Ye Zhi's lips twitched. It seemed Ye Yong Xian really thought highly of him.
"But how do you know Qi Xuan?" Ye Yong Xian asked casually. "I see, you took time to go to the Qi Corporation and delivered the proposal, and Qi Xuan, with his discerning eye, immediately fell in love with your idea, right?"
Ye Zhi had originally planned to tell Ye Yong Xian that Qi Xuan was her neighbor, but it seemed Ye Yong Xian's guess was more plausible and made more sense. Since that was the case, she would let him continue to misunderstand.
"Dad, are you relieved now?"
"Relieved, relieved, of course, I'm relieved," Ye Yong Xian said cheerfully.
Suddenly, the office phone on Ye Zhi's desk rang. Ye Zhi answered it with some surprise. The call was from the duty security guard.
"President Ye, someone wants to see you. He says his name is Zhou Zheng, and he is Zhou Cheng Yuan's father. He said you'll understand when he mentions it."
Ye Zhi was startled. Zhou Cheng Yuan's father?
Could it be that because Zhou Cheng Yuan was in the police station, his father couldn't sit still and came to her specifically to cause trouble?
"Did he come alone, or did he bring people?" Ye Zhi asked.