Seeing Ye Tong’s aggrieved expression, Zheng Cai’s heart ached as she comforted her with a few words.
Then she asked, "So, does that mean we can’t go to her about the Qin Family’s affairs anymore?"
Upon mentioning the Qin Family, Ye Tong cried even harder!
Go to Ye Yuning? How could they?
The Qin Family didn’t blame Ye Yuning at all; she didn’t even consider them worth her attention.
So any aggressive tactics would be utterly futile against Ye Yuning now!
They had originally wanted Ye Yuning to marry into the Qin Family, a veritable pit of fire, and afterward become entirely domesticated as a housewife. Then, it would only be logical for them to take back everything that was left in her hands.
But now look at her. She didn’t give a damn about the Qin Family, the second most powerful family in Upper City. She had even successfully gotten involved with the new Sect Leader of Xiao’s!
Ye Tong gritted her teeth. "Forceful measures definitely won’t work on her anymore."
Zheng Cai didn’t respond, her face ashen. Clearly, she was thinking about the shares in Ye Yuning’s hands and that rapidly rising studio of hers. Her original intention was that those belonged to the Ye Family and shouldn’t end up in the hands of an outsider like Ye Yuning. What a situation they had gotten into!
Ye Tong glanced at her and continued, "Mom~!"
"I will make sure the studio and the shares won’t stay in her hands for long," Ye Tong hadn’t finished speaking before Zheng Cai interrupted her through gritted teeth.
She had always known Ye Yuning was quite capable. Now it seemed those things couldn’t remain in her hands for long. Indeed, the longer they did, the more difficult they would be to reclaim.
Ye Tong looked at her. "Do you have any ideas?"
The prior plan of marrying Ye Yuning to the Qin Family’s fool was Zheng Cai’s brainchild.
So, of course, she should have an even better plan!
Zheng Cai took a deep breath, suppressing the malice in her eyes as she looked at Ye Tong with profound meaning. "Actually, taking those things back is quite simple."
"All her current glory is due to her talent. But what if a studio in Upper City surpassed hers?" Zheng Cai countered sharply.
Ye Tong’s breath hitched, a dark glint flashing in her pupils. It had to be admitted, it was true! The reason Ye Yuning could be so unbridled, and why Xiao Shuo had even brought up breaking up with her, was all because of her talent.
"You’re right. If there’s someone above her, then she’s nothing."
Zheng Cai opened her piercing eyes to look at Ye Tong!
At that moment of eye contact, without a word, they both tacitly arrived at the same idea.
Afterward, Zheng Cai said, "I’ll handle things with the Qin Family first. You get ready on your side."
Ye Tong nodded. "Mhm, I understand!" She knew exactly what needed to be prepared.
As for the Qin Family! They were very clear that it was impossible for Ye Yuning to intervene now, and there was no need for them to drag it out. Even though they were unwilling, they had to return the three hundred million and all the projects! The only thing worth fighting for was to avoid any losses on their end.
Ye Yuning went up the mountain with Chen Wei and the Xinpu staff present there. Although Ye Yuning was physically fit, the undeveloped mountain roads were rugged. Going up and down left her completely exhausted. Back at the hotel, her calves had stiffened up.
Chen Wei told her they needed to talk with Xinpu’s staff that evening and then booked tickets for the following day.
Ye Yuning, weary, nodded. "Mhm, got it!"
It had to be said, Gongshan was truly beautiful! Lush grasslands and flowering fields stretched below, while the upper slopes were covered with snow – Xinpu’s CEO Zhou Qingming certainly had unique foresight.
After taking a hot shower, she felt much better.
Xiao Linye’s call came through, and Ye Yuning answered, pressing down the fatigue in her voice, "Hello?"
"Are you coming back tomorrow?" the man on the phone asked softly.
Ye Yuning was silent for a moment. It seemed he was quite eager for her return. To those unaware, one might think they were newlyweds reluctant to be apart. But Ye Yuning, who knew better, was now rather perplexed, yet she couldn’t bring herself to ask if he was missing her.
She hummed an acknowledgment, then asked, "Is there something wrong?"
Missing her was out of the question; after all, their relationship wasn’t at that stage yet.
Xiao Linye replied, "Nothing much. I’ve arranged to pick you up."
"There’s no need," replied Ye Yuning. The trip from the airport, though long, was quite convenient by taxi.
Xiao Linye said, "Send me your flight information."
Ye Yuning paused. Her feelings were clear now; this man was simply domineering! She had already said she didn’t need a pick-up, and yet he still wanted her flight details. Alright then!
After hanging up, Ye Yuning sent her flight information to Xiao Linye.
He quickly replied, "I’ll come to pick you up tomorrow."
Could she even utter any words of refusal? Obviously not!
In the evening, she had dinner with Xinpu’s staff and casually discussed the outline of their plans.
This night, without the disturbances from the Ye Family, she finally had a rare, peaceful night’s sleep.