She didn't understand what kind of magic Zhan Jiayi possessed that made Old Zhou obey her commands, and she felt both jealous and angry.
Despite her anger, she still had to see Zhan Jiayi, as the entire Bai family now relied on the Xie Corporation.
The Xie Corporation had temporarily placed Zhan Jiayi in charge, so she couldn't afford to offend this woman.
However, as Xie Zhendong's daughter, she couldn't lose face to Zhan Jiayi in terms of presence. Before going out, she dressed up meticulously, wearing almost all the jewelry she had stored away.
While waiting for Xie Huibing in her office, Zhan Jiayi reviewed the internal investigation documents of the corporation, along with recordings and videos provided by others.
Although Bai Chengyi himself refused to admit it, the facts were clear: he had bribed an employee in the finance department and hired hackers to breach the corporation's confidential financial documents, leaking some of the company's sensitive files online.
Zhan Jiayi couldn't understand why Bai Chengyi would do such a thing. Xie Zhendong had helped the Bai family back then out of consideration for his daughter.
He had prevented the Bai family from going bankrupt. Although the Bai family's company became a subsidiary of the Xie Corporation, their interests were not affected.
At that time, Xie Zhendong had cleared all of Bai Chengyi's debts, hired professionals, and implemented new management methods to operate the Bai family's company, turning losses into profits and generating good returns.
The dividends distributed to Bai Chengyi this year were also allocated according to the distribution for major shareholders of the corporation. What more could he be dissatisfied with?
Furthermore, Bai Chengyi's extensive use of both internal corporate contacts and hired hackers, coupled with his generosity, made her suspect that someone was directing him from behind the scenes.
She was contemplating whether to hand these individuals over to the commercial crimes division of the police directly, or to let them uncover Bai Chengyi's true motives first.
At that moment, there was a knock on the door. She said, "Please come in."
The secretary entered with Xie Huibing and announced, "Ms. Zhan, the second young lady is here."
"Alright," she said, looking up at Xie Huibing. The secretary then withdrew.
Xie Huibing cast a proud glance at her, found a comfortable seat, and asked, "What do you want me here for?"
"I just wanted to ask if you knew about these actions of Bai Chengyi," she said, tossing a folder in her hand towards her.
Xie Huibing didn't catch it. Watching the folder fall to the ground before her, she said coldly, "Of course I know. He's my husband; he discusses everything with me."
"Are you sure you know everything he's done?"
"Yes, everything. He has always been dedicated to the company..."
"You know he sold Xie Corporation's confidential documents, trying to cause Xie Corporation to go bankrupt, and as a member of the Xie family, you didn't stop him." Zhan Jiayi said sternly, "You must realize that if the Xie family is ruined, you will be nothing without the status of the Xie family's second young lady."
Xie Huibing looked at her in surprise, thinking she had misheard. "What? What did you say? You're talking nonsense! Chengyi would never do such a thing! You're trying to establish your authority by making an example of us! Zhan Jiayi! I'm telling you, it won't be that easy!"
Observing her reaction, Zhan Jiayi realized that she was completely unaware of Bai Chengyi's actions. It seemed she was utterly useless.
She had initially thought Xie Huibing held some status in the Bai family, but it turned out she was nothing. Bai Chengyi had never truly respected her, otherwise, why would he be so ruthless towards her maternal family's corporation?
"Whether I'm talking nonsense or not, you'll know by looking at the information in the folder," Zhan Jiayi said, no longer looking at her. She simply informed her, "Since you know what he's done, I will send you and him to the police station together. You can explain yourselves to the police then."
"You, you dare!" Xie Huibing hastily picked up the folder from the ground and carefully examined the internal investigation documents of the corporation, her arrogance quickly fading.
The more she read, the more enraged and flustered she became. She stood up, pointed at Zhan Jiayi, and exclaimed, "This is slander! I want to see Chengyi, where is he?"
Zhan Jiayi put down the documents in her hand, leaned back in her chair, and said, "I don't know either. As a member of the Xie family, you should know better than I do how the Xie family started. Bai Chengyi has committed such a betrayal; I didn't even need to act. Loyal members of the Xie family have already apprehended him, and it's up to them how to deal with him. Whether it's according to the old rules of the Xie family in the underworld or sending him to the police station, it's not for me to decide."
Xie Huibing instantly panicked, her whole demeanor collapsing. No amount of jewelry could elevate her bearing now.
"You can't do this. The matter hasn't been fully investigated..."
"Then let the police investigate," Zhan Jiayi said, not wanting to waste any more time with her. She simply asked, "Do you really know about these things he's done?"
"I, I don't know." Xie Huibing finally realized the gravity of the situation and dared not casually claim to know.
"You can go now," Zhan Jiayi said, lowering her head again. There were still many matters waiting for her to handle.
Xie Huibing showed no intention of leaving. She walked to Zhan Jiayi's desk, her tone shifting to pleading, "Where is Chengyi? You have no right to treat him like this! Please, tell me quickly."
"I will try my best to have them hand him over to the police and not resort to torture," Zhan Jiayi said indifferently.
"Who are these 'they' you speak of? Is it Uncle Zhou?" Xie Huibing prepared to leave her office to find Old Zhou.
Zhan Jiayi stopped her with a roar, "Xie Huibing, the Xie Corporation is at a critical juncture, and you're not concerned about it, but are rushing to find your husband and even trying to help him escape punishment. Do you have any brains at all!"
"He's my husband; if I don't help him, who will!" Xie Huibing retorted.
Zhan Jiayi said with a laugh, "Haven't you seen clearly yet? The Bai family has been using you all along. He never considered you the most important person!"
"Don't try to sow discord," Xie Huibing said angrily. "All I know is that the Bai family treats me better than my own parents! In the Bai family, I live like a person. In the Xie Corporation, I am nothing, just a dispensable transparent person!"
Before Zhan Jiayi could say anything further, she had already quickly left to find Old Zhou.
Zhan Jiayi looked helplessly at her retreating back. The Xie family was truly falling apart from within. Let alone her, even if Xie Zhendong recovered and took charge himself, it was uncertain how long they could hold on.
No matter how prosperous a family is, its downfall begins from within. Once the internal structure rots, outsiders can seize the opportunity to take over.
Zhan Jiayi no longer bothered with Xie Huibing. For the sake of Xie Zhendong's kindness to her, she would help him support the Xie Corporation until the end.
She looked at the Xie Corporation's stock price, which had fallen to its limit that morning, and pondered how to proceed with debt repayment and asset restructuring as Zhendong had hoped.
She suddenly thought of Gu Susu. She couldn't directly approach Qin Tianyi to discuss this matter. If she could use Gu Susu as an intermediary to gain Qin Tianyi's help, perhaps the crisis facing the Xie Corporation could be resolved.
An idea struck her, and she decided to invite Gu Susu for a meal to gauge whether Susu would be willing to help.