Forbidden Fruit [Full Text] - 25

Chapter 350 Group Recruitment

Ye Tianya knew that Yin Chao was afraid he would change his mind and refuse to accept the 40% offer, so he deliberately said this. He didn't argue with him and smiled, "Yes, yes, yes, General Manager Yin, we're even. You don't owe me anything anymore, and I don't owe you anything. Is that okay? But since I'm a shareholder now, I have to think about my own interests, right? Let me tell you for sure, the MC system's code is completely compatible with your encryption code. There will never be an infinite loop. The only explanation for this is that they tampered with it before they came. Their goal was to obtain the core part of Beyond's encryption code. Thinking about it this way, it makes sense why a well-known company like MC would choose to cooperate with Beyond Technology, which has only been established for less than a year."

Yin Chao and his technical experts looked at each other. Yin Chao said angrily, "So they didn't have good intentions from the beginning. No wonder they offered such generous conditions. They were trying to catch a wolf by sacrificing their own child."

"But... Mr. Ye, how do you know our code is compatible with the MC financial management system? Do you know their source code?" A young man behind Yin Chao stepped forward and asked doubtfully.

Ye Tianya glanced at the young man and smiled slightly, "You should be confident in what you've created. As for how I know your code is compatible with MC, that's not important. You just need to trust me."

Of course, Yin Chao didn't doubt Ye Tianya; he had never doubted him. However, unlike his usual favorite question, "What should we do then?", this time he exuded an indescribable confidence. For the first time, he didn't ask Ye Tianya what to do, but instead laughed boldly, "Since MC wants to use a child to trap a wolf, then I'll make sure they neither get their child back nor their wolf back!"

Yin Chao's overnight change surprised Ye Tianya greatly, and his boldness made Ye Tianya and Xingye exchange a joyful glance.

After Yin Chao's subordinates and employees left, Ye Tianya smiled and tossed him Yin Chao's car keys, saying, "I was worried about whether you could get out of bed this morning, but it seems like you're fine."

Yin Chao's jovial expression calmed down, and he suddenly sighed, "I woke up thirsty around four this morning and kept thinking about it until dawn. I thought about a lot of things. As they say, a woman who has changed her mind is like a locomotive that you can't pull back, and a broken egg can never be put back together. People always have to look forward, right?"

Yin Chao's sudden seriousness made Xingye and Ye Tianya quite uncomfortable, and they sighed that people's changes can often happen in an instant. However, for Yin Chao, this was a test.

Yin Chao saw the worry in Ye Tianya and Xingye's eyes, then reverted to his roguish demeanor, chuckling as he pushed them out of the lab. "Alright," he said, "one of you is the CEO of a large corporation, the other a future top lawyer, both incredibly busy. Don't waste your time here. Go do what you need to do. Can't you see I'm as energetic as ever?"

Ye Tianya knew that although Yin Chao had changed a lot, the pain in his heart wasn't something he could easily let go of. He couldn't help but ask, "Are you... really alright?"

Upon hearing this, Yin Chao's grinning face fell, and he sighed, "It's impossible to be alright. Time will tell. Don't worry about me; I won't bring that into my work."

Just as only a drunk person would claim they weren't drunk, Yin Chao's words showed he still had reason, which reassured Ye Tianya considerably. He then left with Xingye. As Yin Chao said, only time could heal; time was the best medicine. Ye Tianya believed Yin Chao could keep these matters outside of work.

After putting Yin Chao's matter behind him, Ye Tianya went up to the top floor to return to his office. He could no longer be as leisurely as before. As the president of a group, there were still many things waiting for him to do. Although he could choose not to do them, he wouldn't be able to share Lin Siyin's workload, and he couldn't bear to see Lin Siyin making such sacrifices for him anymore.

Sure enough, because of the delays at Shangri-La and Beyond Technology, Tang Wan's younger sister, Tang Qin, was already as anxious as an ant on a hot pan on the top floor of Qingfeng Building. As soon as she saw him, she immediately came up to him and walked beside him, saying, "President Ye, the recruitment meeting in conference room number three has been going on for an hour. Vice President Gu and Vice President Lin have already called twice to urge us..."

Ye Tianya then remembered that Lin Siyin had reminded him last night that today he needed to determine the candidates for several important positions that the group was lacking. He had to appoint the head of the publicity and planning department, the chief engineer of the engineering and technology department, and the head of the technology project department. As for the heads of departments such as the legal affairs department and the marketing department, they had been transferred from the three companies. Of course, the other staff in each department would be directly appointed by the human resources department.

When Ye Tianya arrived at conference room number three, the results of the first round of interviews were just being announced. Many people walked out of the room looking dejected; it seemed they hadn't been selected.

They left with their heads down, likely because of their failure, and several of them passed Ye Tianya without even a greeting. Ye Tianya carefully observed their expressions, sighing inwardly. He thought it was fortunate these people hadn't been selected; if they had been chosen, he probably wouldn't have hired them. Just then, a young man in a suit and tie, dressed as formally as the others, walked out. Unlike the others, however, he didn't show much disappointment. Upon seeing Ye Tianya, he calmly approached and respectfully greeted him, "Hello, Mr. Ye."

Ye Tianya smiled and sized up the young man who greeted him. He looked to be nearly thirty, with a straight posture, a broad, square face, and a resolute profile. Although there was some disappointment in his eyes, it couldn't hide his confidence. Ye Tianya extended his hand and warmly shook his before smiling, "Hello, did you not pass this round?"

The young man replied somewhat dejectedly, "Yes, my name wasn't on the list after the first round."

"Have you thought about where the problem might be?" Ye Tianya asked with a smile.

The young man nodded and said, "I'm not good enough. I thought there might be many experts here today, but I didn't expect even industry masters like Luo Shunqing and Li Zongming to be here. But it's okay, tomorrow your group's three subsidiaries will have a joint recruitment event, right? Today I'm the tail of the phoenix, tomorrow I'll definitely be the head of the chicken."

Ye Tianya laughed and said, "You're really confident, well done. By the way, what's your name?"

The young man was taken aback, then suddenly smiled confidently, "I'll tell you next time I see you. I think I'll see you soon, Mr. Ye, goodbye."

This time it was Ye Tianya's turn to be taken aback. This guy's confidence was really big, to the point of being arrogant. Such arrogant people usually have a certain amount of arrogant ability. Ye Tianya couldn't help but be curious about him. However, although he only needed to ask to find out his information, Ye Tianya didn't do so because he knew that if he did, it would inevitably affect the decision of the HR manager in charge of the interviews at tomorrow's recruitment fair. He really wanted to see if he would have another chance to see this young man.

Conference Room No. 3 was the largest conference room on the top floor, capable of accommodating at least two to three hundred people. Upon entering, Ye Tianya noticed a dozen or so HR managers talking to dozens of applicants in the left corner, but he didn't see Lin Siyin or Gu Letian. Tang Qin whispered beside him, "President Ye, the first round of interviews is over. Vice President Lin and the others should have taken the applicants who aspired to be department heads to the small conference room No. 2 next door. The second round of recruitment for ordinary department staff is being conducted here."

Ye Tianya quietly withdrew, not wanting to disturb the HR managers. Looking into the doorway of Conference Room No. 2, he saw Lin Siyin and Gu Letian chatting happily with about a dozen people, as if they were having a casual conversation. Unlike the naivety of the dozens of people being interviewed by the HR managers in Conference Room No. 3, these dozen or so people exuded strong confidence, composure, and shrewdness. Ye Tianya couldn't see the dejection on the faces of those who had just left.

Ye Tianya didn't interrupt their conversation, quietly standing at the back observing the performance of these dozen or so people. He planned to select several key personnel for the group's headquarters from among them. After observing for a while, he quietly slipped around to the small office next to the conference room. This office, originally used as a lounge, was now proving useful.

Tang Qin quickly retrieved the information of the dozen or so people left over from the second round of recruitment from the conference room. Ye Tianya glanced at it; each of the three positions being recruited today had two or three applicants, especially the position of Chief Engineer in the Engineering Technology Department, which had four senior engineers in the second round. This gave Ye Tianya a headache. According to the information, these people were all equally capable, each with their own strengths. Now, it seemed the only way to decide would be based on their interview performance. However, upon receiving the information, Ye Tianya secretly instructed Lis in his ring to conduct the most comprehensive and detailed investigation. The main investigative channels Lis could access were government archives and databases, as well as the bank records of the individuals and their families. Although these were only things available online, they could still provide Ye Tianya with some information for reference.

However, Liz's investigation saved Ye Tianya all his troubles. Three of the four senior engineers had part-time income, and Ye Tianya crossed them out without hesitation. He then investigated the other candidates applying for positions in the planning and project departments...
Chapter 351 Infiltration Plan

While the recruitment fair at Tianya Group headquarters was in full swing, another unique recruitment fair was being held in an office building not far from Qingfeng Building. It should be said that it was a mock recruitment fair held for only one person. This person was very young, looking to be around twenty-five or twenty-six years old, and very good-looking. In fact, he was not just good-looking, but had a clean and handsome face that seemed to have all the advantages of a man's face. He was tall and robust, and thanks to the image consultant's design, he was wearing an ordinary suit, a suit that suited the appearance of a low-level job seeker. However, this ordinary suit did not detract from his image. The well-fitting clothes made him look elegant and natural. His confident demeanor made him seem even more imposing.

As he approached the interview room entrance, a sullen-looking man in sunglasses blocked his way. Behind him, a man with his back to him, obscuring his face, spoke up: “Listen up. You made some very important mistakes in the previous mock interviews. Remember this: your name is Qiu Tianxing now. You’re no longer a company CEO; you’re just a job seeker hoping for a good job. Don’t bring your boss-like temper into the interview or your future work. If you want revenge, you need to learn one word: patience!”

The man paused, then continued, “With your previous experience in the real estate industry, plus our packaging, you should have no problem getting a sales position at Tianya Real Estate, a subsidiary of Tianya Group, tomorrow. And you must join Tianya Real Estate; this is your only chance for revenge.”

“Why just a sales position? Wouldn’t a higher level allow for faster revenge?” Qiu Tianxing asked, puzzled.

The man with his back to him snorted and said, "Ye Tianya isn't stupid. You'd better hide yourself well. Only by climbing up slowly from the bottom can you reduce his suspicion. Don't worry, we'll secretly help you and provide you with business. You'll quickly reach a high enough position, and... there will be people in Tianya Group who will help you."

Qiu Tianxing pondered for a moment and said, "Okay, I'll do as you say."

The man with his back to him laughed and said, "I hope we can cooperate happily for our common goal—to bring down Ye Tianya! To get revenge!"

A cold smile flashed in Qiu Tianxing's eyes, and he said sinisterly, "I will make him suffer eternal damnation!"

After Qiu Tianxing finished speaking, he entered the mock interview room. The man who had been facing away from him turned around, and it was Fang Hua. Fang Hua had been planning this day since the day Ye Tianya announced the establishment of Tianya Group. After being so frightened by Ye Tianya that he lost control of his bladder, all his cronies despised him. He was under that contemptuous gaze. As time went by, the disdainful looks wore away his original impulsiveness and arrogance, making him increasingly profound. After being scolded by Fang Zhanyuan on the day Ye Tianya announced the establishment of Tianya Group and ordered not to provoke Ye Tianya again, he suddenly felt that his father, who even Ye Tianya feared, was incredibly pathetic, even more pathetic than when he had lost control of his bladder. Although the Fang family's Kaiyuan Group was not as powerful as the current Tianya Group, the Fang family had wealth that Ye Tianya lacked: a powerful background. It is said that politics and business are inseparable, and which businessman doesn't seek a powerful backer? The stronger the backer, the easier it is to do business. In this respect, Ye Tianya could not compare with the Fang family. Every time Fang Hua thought of the disdainful looks from his friends that made him unable to lift his head, his hatred for Ye Tianya grew stronger. This hatred accumulated day by day, forcing him to keep thinking about revenge. So, he once again disobeyed his father's instructions and began his own plan. He wanted to achieve something before making his father look at him with new eyes.

As Qiu Tianxing entered, Fang Hua sneered, "What a perfect use of him, Dad. Just wait and see how I deal with Ye Tianya, whom even you dare not offend. Once the infiltration plan succeeds, hmph..." As a person in a position of authority, one should maintain the dignity of that position—this is something Ye Tianya read in a book.

However

, Ye Tianya didn't like that kind of dignity. Just like with the dozen or so interviewees in front of him, Ye Tianya didn't put on a stern face or interrogate them like criminals. After Tang Qin poured tea for everyone, Ye Tianya smiled and looked at the dozen or so applicants who had been curiously observing him since entering his office, saying, "Please have some tea, everyone. Don't be so formal. In a way, you should all be my seniors. Just treat Tianya as a junior and give me some pointers."

The dozen or so people hurriedly said, "We wouldn't dare." In their eyes, as the mysterious president of Tianya Group, Ye Tianya should be very dignified, but Ye Tianya's amiable manner made them feel that he was somewhat unfathomable.

Ye Tianya smiled and said, "I can see a signal in everyone's eyes, which is curiosity. You seniors are all masters in the industry, and I wouldn't dare to presume to test your professional skills. How about we talk about something else? Let's talk about... well, I often see this kind of curiosity in your eyes, but I've never really tried to understand what they're curious about. How about we talk about what you're curious about?"

The dozen or so people looked at each other, and Ye Tianya paid special attention to their reactions. About half of them looked at each other after a slight surprise. It seemed that no one was willing to be the first to speak before figuring out the intentions of the 'unfathomable' Ye Tianya in their eyes. However, Ye Tianya also noticed that five of them, after looking at each other in surprise, lowered their heads to think. Ye Tianya was delighted because among these five people, there were applicants for all three positions. Seeing them deep in thought, it was clear it was their habit. These were all people who had shouldered great responsibilities and weathered storms; they considered everything carefully before speaking or acting. Whether they were guessing Ye Tianya's intentions or organizing their thoughts for a response, it was a sign of excellent manners. Compared to the few who were hesitant to speak first, these people were clearly more composed. Ye Tianya subtly began to observe the five who had lowered their heads to think first.

"Does this really need to take so long to think about?" Ye Tianya deliberately interrupted their thoughts, applying a little pressure to disrupt their train of thought.

Someone spoke first. Ye Tianya remembered his information: Zhao Ziliang, 39 years old, a graduate of Huaxia University with a master's degree in marketing. He had previously worked as a sales consultant for Chengdu BL Real Estate, manager of the publicity and planning department of Tonga Industrial Group, and general manager of M-Guo Senyang Apparel (China) Co., Ltd. His work experience was diverse, but whether in real estate, food, hotels, or later clothing, he excelled in each role. This was due to his keen market insight and accurate analytical skills. His greatest success was when he was the planning manager of Tonga Shili Group, where he single-handedly turned the tide and saved four of Tonga Shili's hotels from closure. Furthermore, while revitalizing the Tonga hotels, he also successfully defeated Southwest Ninglong Industrial, which attempted to squeeze Tonga out of the Southwest market, thus establishing a firm foothold in the region. His work shared a common characteristic: he joined companies during times of crisis, was appointed to manage them, and then resigned after successfully reviving them.

Zhao Ziliang calmly spoke first, "President Ye, as you said, I am indeed very curious about you. Although there's been a lot of gossip in the newspapers and on TV, what I'm most curious about is how a young man in his early twenties could build such a large group in such a short time. This is one of the reasons I'm applying for a job at your company."

Zhao Ziliang's words surprised the others, as saying this was undoubtedly cutting off their own career paths. Any interviewer would be unlikely to hire someone simply because they were curious about the company's owner. Everyone turned to Ye Tianya, wanting to see his reaction. To their even greater surprise, Ye Tianya smiled with interest and said, "I think this reason is similar to why Mr. Zhao withdrew from several other companies at the height of his career." "I see."

Zhao Ziliang's eyes lit up, his gaze towards Ye Tianya seemingly radiating a kind of light, his curiosity intensifying as he asked, "Mr. Ye, you figured it out?"

Ye Tianya laughed, "Not figured it out, guessed it, but I do see it. Today's job fair isn't just about us choosing Mr. Zhao; it seems Mr. Zhao is also considering whether Tianya Group is worth your consideration, right?"

Zhao Ziliang's eyes shone even brighter, but he didn't mince words, laughing, "Mr. Ye, I feel like standing in front of you isn't just about me living a decade longer than you, but about you living decades longer than me."

The other applicants, listening to Ye Tianya and Zhao Ziliang's cryptic conversation, all looked bewildered, feeling a sense of unease, especially those like Zhao Ziliang who were applying for the position of Publicity and Planning Manager at Tianya Group, who felt immense pressure.

Ye Tianya turned to the other applicants who were beginning to think and smiled, "Are you all curious about how I founded Tianya Group?"

At this moment, another person spoke up. Ye Tianya quickly recalled this person's information in his mind: Luo Shunqing. Ye Tianya had met that arrogant young man before entering the conference room, and even that arrogant guy praised him highly. Ye Tianya had paid special attention to him when looking at his information. He was forty-one years old, a highly sought-after returnee from overseas, with a Master's degree in Engineering Management from HF University. Since graduation, he had been working in engineering project management. At the same time, he was also an advisory professor at the School of Engineering Management of Huaxia University. The so-called advisory professor did not necessarily have to attend classes; he just helped guide graduate students to hone their skills. On the one hand, he guided graduate students to do research, and on the other hand, he trained students to help him with his work. He killed two birds with one stone. Now, there are quite a few talents in this field trained by him across the country. No wonder that arrogant guy said he was a master and praised him highly.
Chapter 352 The Final Decision

Luo Shunqing opened with a humorous laugh, "Compared to Mr. Zhao's singular curiosity about President Ye's path to success, I'm curious about everything about President Ye. You all don't know, but my students' admiration for President Ye even surpasses their respect for me, their professor. I'm not convinced, hehe. The curiosity in my eyes just now carried a hint of resentment, didn't it? President Ye, you noticed that, didn't you?"

Luo Shunqing's words made Ye Tianya laugh. In Ye Tianya's impression, those professors were all incredibly rigid. Luo Shunqing's humor eased the atmosphere, and Ye Tianya laughed, saying, "It seems the old fox is still the wisest." "Ah, Mr. Luo, you've hidden your resentment towards me so well. I didn't sense it at all just now. Mr. Luo, you came to Tianya Group for a job interview, surely you didn't just want to defeat me and regain the absolute admiration of your students?"

Although he was talking about their curiosity about him, Ye Tianya quickly steered the conversation to the reasons why these people had applied for the job. These people were all shrewd and experienced, and they secretly praised Ye Tianya, but they also began to consider how to deal with Ye Tianya's question, fearing that Ye Tianya would steer the conversation in the same direction and they would be speechless.

When asked about his reasons for applying, Luo Shunqing's face turned serious. "I'm already forty-one years old. Looking back at my past successes, they seem so small and insignificant. I'm over forty, and while I may be old, my heart refuses to grow old. I've come to Tianya Group because I want to use the rest of my life to make it perfect, leaving no regrets."

These simple words revealed the ambition of this forty-something master, whose spirit remained youthful. Ye Tianya smiled and said, "A man at forty is in his prime. Mr. Luo, why are you lamenting that you're old? As you said, we only have a few decades in this world. Subtract the time we spend young and ignorant, and old and unable to work. The remaining time is even shorter. All of you seniors here have experienced many trials and tribulations. To put it simply, you've crossed more bridges than I have walked roads." "Tianya really wants to hear everyone's thoughts on how to live such a short life, what to do, and what to achieve. Mr. Qiao, what's your opinion?"

Mr. Qiao, whom Ye Tianya was asking, was named Qiao Yi. He was the youngest of the interviewees in this round, at thirty-three years old. He was applying for the position of manager of the technology project department at Tianya Group. Like the other interviewees, he also had a illustrious career and was quite famous in the industry. According to the information, he resigned from his previous job at Tianlun Group because he did not receive enough trust and felt restricted in his work. Ye Tianya had seen his last project plan at Tianlun, which was practically a perfect tourism development plan. However, the funds involved were too large, and once the plan was implemented, he would have too much power, even threatening the general manager's authority. Therefore, the plan was forced to fail just before it was ready to be launched, and he resigned in anger.

Everyone was pondering how to respond to Ye Tianya's subtle shift in topic regarding the reason for his interview at Tianya Group, but Ye Tianya suddenly made a dramatic turn to talk about life, leaving several people who had prepared their answers in their minds secretly disappointed. All the drafts they had prepared were now useless. However, when Qiao Yi saw Ye Tianya ask him a question, he habitually lowered his head and thought for a moment before saying, "I think life is short, and what we should do most is to prove that we have been here. Of course, not everyone can do this, after all, not many people in the long river of history can be known to have been here, but as long as we do our best, we will not leave any regrets."

Ye Tianya smiled and turned his gaze to the other people, talking to them about life, ideals, then about the world, and business. Finally, Ye Tianya personally treated these ten or so people to a big meal at the Tianlong Hotel, which was close to Qingfeng Building. However, Ye Tianya never brought up the interview as the main topic, and the entire conversation seemed to have nothing to do with the interview. Not to mention the topic of hiring, which made the dozen or so applicants increasingly uneasy. They couldn't figure out what Ye Tianya was really planning. But the CEO of such a large corporation as Tianya Group was personally hosting the dinner, and the two vice presidents, Lin Siyin and Gu Letian, were also there. Gu Letian, needless to say, was highly experienced and his words carried weight, while Lin Siyin was a business legend—normally, they wouldn't even be able to meet her. Although these dozen or so people had seen a lot in life, they still felt flattered. In their decades of life, they had attended countless interviews, but this was the first time they had ever received such a courtesy from the CEO before the interview results were even out. However, despite their flattery, they didn't dare relax. They knew that although the topics Ye Tianya discussed with them today seemed unrelated to the interview, they knew that Ye Tianya was definitely evaluating them in the process. This interview was arguably the most unique one they had ever experienced in their decades of life. They all had a premonition that the outcome would be revealed at this lunch.

After sitting down at the table, Ye Tianya stood up, raised his glass, and smiled, "I am deeply grateful to the seniors for thinking so highly of our Tianya Group, and even more grateful to them for their heartfelt conversation with me this morning about life and ideals. For me, today's conversation is truly invaluable, like reading ten years' worth of books. I have prepared a few cups of wine to express my gratitude. I toast to everyone, bottoms up!" After saying this, Ye Tianya tilted his head back and gulped down the entire glass.

After exchanging a few polite words, the dozen or so people finished their drinks. Ye Tianya waited until the surrounding waiters refilled everyone's glasses before earnestly saying, "For this second drink, I'd like to apologize to everyone. All of you seniors here are industry elites, and I am truly grateful for your high regard for Tianya Group. However, as you all know, Tianya Group headquarters currently only has three vacant positions, and we may not be able to meet the requirements of the other seniors. Please forgive me for this."

"President Ye, you're too kind," said Li Zongming. "Actually, we all understand that with ten or so people competing for three, some disappointment is inevitable. Regardless of who among us is fortunate enough to work under President Ye, we have no complaints. President Ye, please don't take it to heart." Li Zongming hadn't said much during the interview, being rather quiet. However, Ye Tianya had reviewed his file; he was not a talkative person, but he was applying for the position of Chief Engineer of the Engineering and Technology Department, responsible for technology, which wasn't related to his verbal skills. He was a straightforward, hardworking individual.

Ye Tianya laughed and said, "Thank you for your understanding, seniors. Regardless of the final outcome today, and regardless of whether I have the honor of working with you all, I will consider our gathering today a kind of fate. I will never forget the time we spent discussing life ideals, nor will I forget the guidance and inspiration you gave me..."

Lin Siyin and Gu Letian stood beside Ye Tianya, both looking surprised at his performance. The Ye Tianya they knew from a few months ago was no longer the same person. He had changed a lot since returning from Lincheng. Especially in social interactions, Ye Tianya was no longer the novice he once was. Lin Siyin had been quietly observing her lover's behavior, and seeing him become increasingly mature, she was both surprised and delighted. Ye Tianya's decision to host a banquet for these ten or so people today was both unexpected and gratifying. She guessed that Ye Tianya had invited these people because they would undoubtedly wield considerable influence regardless of their company or position. Since Tianya Group didn't have enough positions for them during today's recruitment, cultivating good relationships with them was definitely not a bad thing. Sure enough,

just as Lin Siyin had guessed, after a few rounds of drinks, Ye Tianya indeed mentioned the possibility of collaborating with those who were not selected in the future. None of these ten or so people knew who would ultimately be chosen, so they all expressed their agreement to Ye Tianya's proposal. After all, who would let go of an opportunity to cooperate with Tianya Group? Wherever they worked in the future, as long as they had a business deal with Tianya Group, their careers would be much smoother. However, Lin Siyin didn't guess Ye Tianya's other intention: to quell any potential dissatisfaction among the dozen or so applicants who weren't selected. Ye Tianya's offer of cooperation, though an empty promise, secretly pleased the dozen or so applicants. Even if they didn't get the job today, they'd still gained a lot.

After seeing the applicants off, Ye Tianya let out a long sigh and slumped into his seat. Communicating with grandmaster-level figures was exhausting enough, let alone communicating with a dozen or so at once. Seeing Ye Tianya like this, Lin Siyin quickly went to his side and whispered with concern, "Tianya, you must be exhausted."

Ye Tianya took a deep breath and said, "Pressure! These people are truly experts."

Lin Siyin was very pleased with Ye Tianya's performance today. She excitedly laughed, "So what if they're experts? Our President Ye can take on ten at once! I think you put a lot of pressure on those ten or so of them too!" "I saw someone wiping their forehead when I saw them off just now."

Gu Letian laughed from the side, "It's only because Xiao Ye managed to get through the interviews with about ten people. After the first round this morning, both President Lin and I almost couldn't hold on. By the way, Xiao Ye, are you sure about the results?"

Ye Tianya nodded and said, "The only qualified candidate for the Publicity and Planning Department is Zhao Ziliang. He's a good guy. The other applicants for this position actually had part-time jobs outside, so they were eliminated immediately."

Gu Letian and Lin Siyin looked at each other, because they hadn't noticed anyone bringing a job to the interviews. Ye Tianya continued, "Let Luo Shunqing fill the Engineering and Technology Department position. Li Zongming is also good, but he's only suited for technical work. This position at headquarters also involves overseeing the on-the-job training of all employees in the group, which Luo Shunqing isn't as suitable for. Luo Shunqing has high prestige and can keep those arrogant guys in check. However, Sister Siyin, please contact Li Zongming later. If he's willing, then Manager Lu and the others won't need to recruit for the Engineering and Technology Department head position at Tianya Real Estate tomorrow."

After saying that, Ye Tianya added, "As for the Technology Project Department, choose Qiao Yi. Project management requires energy and creativity. I've seen his achievements at Tianlun; he's a rare talent. As long as he has enough..." "With enough trust, he will definitely create enough profits..."
Chapter 353 Jealousy Assistant

Ye Tianya finalized the three important candidates in one go, then looked at Gu Letian and Lin Siyin and said, "President Gu, Sister Siyin, do you think this arrangement is reasonable?"

Gu Letian smiled and said, "Xiao Ye's arrangement is very reasonable. These people are all industry elites. They can do very well in these positions. Of course, we can't assess their potential and character in a short time. Xiao Ye talked with them all morning today, so he should have come to a conclusion after comparison."

Lin Siyin didn't speak, but gave Ye Tianya a look that said 'I believe in you'.

Ye Tianya smiled and said, "Okay, now President Gu, you are responsible for contacting Zhao Ziliang, Qiao Yi, and Luo Shunqing. Sister Siyin, contact Li Zongming and see if you can retain this talent with the position of technical director of Tianya Real Estate." Gu Letian

always acted decisively. He left immediately after receiving the task, leaving Lin Siyin and Ye Tianya in the private room.

Lin Siyin stood up and walked behind Ye Tianya, gently massaging his shoulders. "You must be exhausted. Once this busy period is over and everything is on track, you'll be able to relax a bit."

Ye Tianya reached out and grabbed Lin Siyin's hand from his shoulder, preventing her from massaging him. He gently led her to the front, lifted her up, and placed her on his lap. "Siyin, you must be exhausted too. Don't worry about me. This little bit of work won't tire me out."

Lin Siyin struggled symbolically for a moment before nestling down and remaining still. "Tianya, I have something to tell you."

"Go ahead," Ye Tianya said casually, fiddling with a blue crystal earring on Lin Siyin's earlobe.

Lin Siyin thought for a moment before saying, "It's Xiaoyu... This girl is very unhappy that you assigned her to manage the online publicity department. She didn't dare complain to you, so she came to me to vent."

Ye Tianya frowned slightly and said, "Sister Yu? Computer networking is her major. What else does she want to do?"

Lin Siyin smiled ambiguously, "She heard that your little secretary Tang Qin is a pretty girl, and she panicked. She said that both of your assistant positions are still vacant, waiting for the HR department to recruit and assign staff this morning. She wants to take one of the assistant positions so she can supervise you."

Ye Tianya shook his head and smiled bitterly. If he had this little devil as his assistant, his life would probably be truly bleak. Not to mention her sour jealousy, even just... Ye Tianya was ashamed of his own skill in arguing with Shi Li. A thought struck him, and he immediately decided to use Lin Siyin as a starting point for rejection. He kissed Lin Siyin's earlobe until she trembled, then said, "What about you, Siyin-jie? Don't you trust me either? Do you want Yu-jie to supervise me too?"

Lin Siyin's heart swayed from Ye Tianya's kiss, and her voice trembled slightly as she said, "Don't... move... I... think letting... Xiaoyu supervise you... isn't... a bad thing. Don't we... know you? Although you wouldn't... have any... crooked thoughts about that little secretary, you... never... refuse anyone. If... any beautiful... woman throws herself at you, you'd... accept them all. Oh dear, where are you touching? Does it tickle?"

Ye Tianya had initially thought Lin Siyin would side with him and help dispel Li Lanyu's ulterior motives, but to his surprise, Lin Siyin actually agreed. Frustrated, Ye Tianya mischievously reached under the hem of her business suit and grabbed her breast. The sudden attack made Lin Siyin cry out, but she collapsed weakly into Ye Tianya's arms, panting. Worried about being seen, Lin Siyin quickly grabbed Ye Tianya's mischievous hand, saying, "Tianya, put me down! I need to contact Li Zongming as soon as possible, otherwise, after President Gu contacts those three, he might switch to another company."

Hearing this, Ye Tianya immediately stopped. Lin Siyin breathed a sigh of relief, jumped up, and quickly straightened her wrinkled clothes. She glared at Ye Tianya and said, "You little pervert, I think it's really necessary to have Xiaoyu watch over you. She'll be useful when needed, so you won't be tempted to have impure thoughts about others."

"Ah—"

Ye Tianya was speechless. On the one hand, he was unwilling to go against Lin Siyin's wishes. On the other hand, if he really refused Li Lanyu's request to come to the assistant's office, given that girl's jealousy, she would probably come hundreds of times a day to supervise him. Not only would she be unable to work, but he himself would also be unable to work.

Lin Siyin quickly tidied her clothes and went to contact Li Zongming. Ye Tianya paid the bill and returned to his office at the group headquarters. However, he had barely sat down and hadn't even warmed his chair when Li Lanyu barged in without knocking, carrying a cardboard box

. Excitedly, she asked Ye Tianya, "Kid, which office is mine?" Ye Tianya shook his head and smiled wryly. From her reaction, he could foresee how difficult his future would be. He pointed to the door and said, "Sister Yu, could you please knock before coming in? Also, your office is in the online publicity department. Why are you here with this stuff?"

Upon hearing this, Li Lanyu's expression changed slightly. She looked at Ye Tianya in surprise and said, "Sister Siyin said you agreed to let me come here as an assistant. You've gone back on your word? No way! I'm going to come here as an assistant, or I'll never forgive you!"

Ye Tianya feigned surprise and said, "You're going to be an assistant? You studied computer networking. Do you even know how to do assistant work? You need to know that assistants have to do a lot of things, and those things are very difficult."

“What’s so difficult about it? When I was at Tianya Real Estate, I was Siyin’s assistant. I could do everything I was supposed to do. How dare you look down on me? Tell me, what do you want me to do? As long as it’s an assistant’s job, I guarantee I’ll do it well.” Li Lanyu said confidently, patting her ample chest.

Ye Tianya deliberately teased, “Putting everything else aside, just look at how you barged in like that. Do you think that’s like an assistant? Besides, would an assistant say something like ‘I’m not done with you’ to the boss?”

Li Lanyu was speechless for a moment, then stammered, then twisted her waist like she was about to burst into tears, and said pitifully, “You…you’re bullying me, boohoo, I don’t care. Siyin said you promised, you can’t go back on your word.”

Ye Tianya felt a sweet warmth in his heart at her coquettish appearance. Among the women at the ends of the earth, Xingye and Nangong Qian’er were gentle, Lin Siyin was dignified and graceful, and Bing Shuang Bingxue was pure, flawless, and tolerant. They had always stood behind him silently. He silently supported her, and only Li Lanyu's occasional playful teasing and coquettishness added a special warmth and fun to his life. However, Ye Tianya still pretended to be serious and said, "It's fine if you want to come and be my assistant, but we need to agree on three rules."

Li Lanyu's face lit up with joy at the prospect of a relationship and she quickly said, "Okay, tell me, what are the three rules?"

Ye Tianya was secretly pleased, but said aloud, "First, since you're an assistant in the office, you have to act like one. You're not allowed to be unreasonable, and you're definitely not allowed to barge in like you did today."

Li Lanyu immediately nodded and said, "I've never been unreasonable. You can ask me to leave, I'll agree. What's the second one?"

"Second... keep your jealousy under control. Don't bring your emotions into your work. No matter if I'm talking to a man or a woman about work, you're not allowed to cause trouble."

Li Lanyu blushed slightly upon hearing this and snorted, "Jealous? Who's jealous of you? Hmph, so self-righteous. I can do that effortlessly..." After saying that, Li Lanyu suddenly lowered her head and said in a wronged voice, "But it hurts to see you with other women. I don't care about you that much..."

Ye Tianya felt a surge of emotion, but he had to suppress the urge to hug her and deliberately said seriously, "Third, you're not allowed to argue with me. If you can promise to do the first three things, you can continue working here. Otherwise, you can go back to the online publicity department and become your manager."

Li Lanyu's wronged expression vanished upon hearing this, replaced by excitement as she jumped up and said, "You said it yourself! Okay, it's a deal!"

Ye Tianya sighed and pointed at the cheering Li Lanyu, "Look at her, she doesn't act like an assistant at all. Sigh, it seems..."

"No, no, don't send me back to the online publicity department to face those computer idiots! I'll change, I promise!" Li Lanyu hurriedly put on a serious face and said to Ye Tianya, "President Ye, assistant Li Lanyu is here to report for duty, please give instructions!"

Ye Tianya said in exasperation, "Alright, alright, stop fooling around. Since you're going to be my assistant, go to your office and tidy up first. The one on the left outside is yours. You have ten minutes, then come over and help me prepare the appointment letters to Zhao Ziliang, Qiao Yi, and Luo Shunqing."

"Yes, President Ye!" Li Lanyu responded excitedly, turned around, and walked briskly out the door.

Watching her light steps, Ye Tianya unconsciously smiled. If someone saw his smile at that moment, they would definitely be able to read a signal called happiness in that smile.

The afternoon's work was relatively easier. Ye Tianya first personally presented appointment letters to the three designated people, then convened a meeting of all department-level and above members to allow the three to get acquainted with the other department managers. Finally, he instructed the HR department to assign the other employees they had recruited that morning to various departments. As for the other assistant he was still missing, Ye Tianya thought about it and decided not to hire one. Firstly, his current work could be handled by his secretary and Li Lanyu, and for decision-making matters, Lin Siyin and Gu Letian would naturally provide their advice. Having another assistant would be a waste. In addition, with that witch Li Lanyu around, she would definitely do some intimate things from time to time. If another assistant were present, there would definitely be a lot of trouble.

After the high-level meeting ended, Lin Siyin stayed until the very end, glancing suggestively at Li Lanyu, who was sitting behind Ye Tianya, and said, "Xiaoyu, you got what you wanted, right? Remember to take it easy; our President Ye still needs to save some energy for managing the group."

Li Lanyu blushed slightly and gave Lin Siyin a reproachful look, saying, "Siyin, are you trying to kill me? Don't even mention it."

Ye Tianya also felt a little awkward and changed the subject, asking, "Siyin, what was Li Zongming's response?"
Chapter 354 Qin's Celebration

Lin Siyin smiled and said, "There are no problems. After I called, Li Zongming readily agreed. Tomorrow he will apply for the position of Minister of Engineering and Technology at Tianya Real Estate. I have already informed Lu Tianfeng; Li Zongming is the one I've chosen."

"Great!" Ye Tianya slapped his thigh and said, "That's wonderful! If he hadn't agreed, I really wouldn't have been willing to let go of such a talented person."

Lin Siyin smiled confidently, "Actually, this time it really exceeded our expectations. If these people were in other companies, we probably wouldn't have been able to invite them even with eight sedan chairs. But this time at our recruitment fair, several of them were competing for one position, giving us the opportunity to choose. Tianya, is our group's reputation really that great? I still can't quite believe it."

Ye Tianya laughed and said, "Not only are you surprised, but I'm also very surprised. It's a pity we don't have enough high-level positions to retain these top talents. Otherwise, I really wish I could keep them all here. I originally thought that Li Zongming wouldn't agree to take the position of head of the branch's technical department, but I didn't expect him to agree. I'm overjoyed! We should keep as many as possible."

Watching Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin chatting away happily, Li Lanyu, unable to join in, felt her jealousy rising again. She pouted and said discontentedly, "My esteemed presidents, would you please excuse me for a moment?"

Lin Siyin and Ye Tianya exchanged a glance, then both laughed. Lin Siyin smiled knowingly at Li Lanyu, "No, no, it's more appropriate for me to excuse myself. I have a ton of work to do, Assistant Li, remember to take it easy."

"You cheeky Siyin, you still dare to say that!" Li Lanyu playfully punched Lin Siyin and chased after her. Lin Siyin, unusually relaxed, played around with Li Lanyu in the conference room, dodging and teasing Ye Tianya. Their playful banter relaxed Ye Tianya, who watched them chase and play with a smile, arms crossed.

Although Lin Siyin had only wanted to relax for a moment, her dignified demeanor prevented her from fully letting loose. She stopped after a few playful moments, leaning against Ye Tianya's chair back, panting. Li Lanyu wasn't much better off; beads of sweat appeared on her forehead. Much more uninhibited than Lin Siyin, she plopped down in Ye Tianya's lap, giving Lin Siyin a defiant look, as if to say, "You wouldn't dare try that, would you?"

Lin Siyin was used to Li Lanyu's boldness and shrewdness, and smiled slightly, straightening up. "Looks like Xiaoyu has to report to the CEO again. I'd better excuse myself for a moment. Xiaoyu, remember to take it easy."

This time, Li Lanyu didn't try to fight Lin Siyin again. Instead, she defiantly hugged Ye Tianya's neck, smiling smugly at Lin Siyin as she walked away.

Lin Siyin left, both amused and annoyed. Before leaving, she gave Ye Tianya a meaningful look. Ye Tianya understood the meaning in Lin Siyin's eyes: Li Lanyu's jealousy was growing stronger, and Lin Siyin was worried that it would one day affect the unity of the group, indicating that he had to remind Li Lanyu.

"Sister Yu, I can't breathe! Can you loosen your grip a little? Was this considered being unreasonable today? Disrupting my work conversation?" Ye Tianya said, bringing up the three rules. Li Lanyu was startled, jumped up, and obediently sat back down, waving her hands and saying, "This time it doesn't count, this time it doesn't count. Sister Siyin isn't an outsider, of course it doesn't count."

Ye Tianya seized the opportunity, saying, "It's good that you know Sister Siyin isn't an outsider." He then pulled Li Lanyu back into his arms, saying, "Sister Yu, I understand if you're upset that I'm with other women. I won't touch or provoke other women. If you want to supervise, I won't say anything. But Sister Siyin and Qian'er are already with me; that's a done deal." "It's an unchangeable situation. I won't let any of them down, just like I won't let you down. Do you understand what I mean by allowing your jealousy to affect the unity and harmony of the world?"

Li Lanyu's body stiffened in Ye Tianya's arms for a while before she suddenly raised her head and carefully asked, "Are you saying... if I affect the harmony of the world, you'll kick me out?"

This time it was Ye Tianya's turn to be taken aback. After a moment of stunned silence, Ye Tianya sighed and hugged Li Lanyu tightly, saying, "You know I won't, so why do you still ask?"

Li Lanyu hugged Ye Tianya tightly around the waist, burying her head deep in his chest and whispering, "I know. When you cured my face, I said..." I wanted to repay you by being your lover for life. I thought I could be a good lover, but I later realized I was wrong. Saying I'd be your lover to repay you was just an excuse. You know, I like you, I love you. From the moment you, you jerk, ignored me in the first class meeting, I fell for you. During this time, I tried my best to be a good lover, not to be jealous, but… but I found it so hard. When you're with Xiaoye, I feel a little better; I can't be jealous of her. But when you're with other people, my heart aches. I don't want to, but… I just want to be with you every moment, to think of you all the time. "I want you to love and cherish me, even though I know it's impossible, I still want it so much,"

Ye Tianya suddenly felt he should say something, but after opening his mouth, he found himself unable to find the words. He could only hug Li Lanyu tighter. Li Lanyu sensed Ye Tianya's inner apology and said softly, "Tianya, I know your difficulties. I know it's my fault. I shouldn't have asked for so much. Although Sister Siyin is in the same boat as me, she has done better than me. Don't worry, I will try my best to control myself and learn from her. If one day I really can't control myself and it affects the harmony of the ends of the earth, I will leave on my own..."

When Li Lanyu said this, Ye Tianya was shocked. He suddenly let go of Li Lanyu and looked at her in surprise.

Seeing the surprise in Ye Tianya's eyes, Li Lanyu chuckled and reached out her slender hand to stroke Ye Tianya's face, saying, "You're scared, aren't you? Look how nervous you are. I said I was leaving the ends of the earth, not that I was leaving you. I'm your lover, you know. If I can't control myself, I'll just move out of the ends of the earth. Out of sight, out of mind. As long as you visit me often like a lover, I'll still be your lover."

"You..." Li Lanyu's sudden nonchalance left Ye Tianya somewhat at a loss. He pulled her back into his arms and vowed, "I won't let you leave."

Li Lanyu giggled and said, "Touched now? I've said all this for a reason. I want an apartment. If I leave Haijiao Tianya, I need a place to stay. I've found an apartment in Building C of the Shangri-La Hotel. Will you buy it for me? You'll have to prepare a good cage for me to keep this golden bird."

Ye Tianya was slightly taken aback. Li Lanyu's words seemed out of place, making him feel both amused and exasperated. He shook his head and said, "I'll give you whatever you want, but I won't let you leave Haijiao Tianya..."

Li Lanyu giggled and said, "I know. I will definitely try my best to change and get rid of my jealousy so I don't have to leave everyone. It's just that my parents are getting old, and my younger brother is studying at university in B City. I want to buy an apartment so my parents can come and live with me."

"Of course, if you've chosen, just buy it anytime, and then bring our 'father-in-law' over to pay him respects." Hearing that Li Lanyu would try her best not to leave Tianya, Ye Tianya's mood improved, and he readily agreed with a smile.

"What 'father-in-law'? You dare call me that? I'll teach you to call me that..." Li Lanyu laughed, reaching out to touch Ye Tianya's soft flesh...

After the newly recruited managers of the three major departments and the vacant staff in each department were all in place, the headquarters quickly began operating normally. Aside from checking if Li Zongming had joined Tianya Real Estate's technology department, Ye Tianya didn't pay much attention to the recruitment of employees in the subordinate branches the next day. He always trusted those he employed and didn't employ those he didn't trust, fully delegating authority. He entrusted all employee recruitment to the HR department. This saved trouble and gave the department heads more room to maneuver.

It wasn't until after the recruitment was over that Ye Tianya remembered that arrogant guy, wondering if he had become the head of a chicken after being a phoenix tail at headquarters. But then he thought, if he really had the right to be arrogant, getting into Tianya Group shouldn't be a problem. Ye Tianya was actually looking forward to meeting that guy.

The following days were much more uneventful. The group gradually got back on track, and the new employees quickly adapted to their jobs. Ye Tianya's work also became more regular. Every day he would go to work, listen to reports, and then discuss with Lin Siyin, Gu Letian, and the managers of various departments before making decisions. The only slight difference was Li Lanyu's change. This big witch was slowly changing and became much more docile. Before, whenever Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin were alone, she would always squeeze in to join in the fun. Even if Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin wanted to be intimate at night, she would interfere and make sure Ye Tianya enjoyed the blessing of having two women. Now she was much more obedient. Although she would occasionally fight with Lin Siyin for half of Ye Tianya's embrace in the study, she no longer fought for half of the bed at night.

Ye Tianya had already asked Lin Siyin to buy the house she wanted and sent Tianya Real Estate's renovation team to do the renovations. The little witch still insisted on checking on it every day, which impressed Ye Tianya with her energy.

Just as Ye Tianya was thinking about Li Lanyu's recent changes, she knocked on the door and came in, handing him an invitation: "Tianya, an invitation!"

Since the Tianya Group was announced about half a month ago, he has received invitations almost every day. Ye Tianya habitually asked, "Where are they from?"

Li Lanyu opened the invitation and said, "From the Qin Group, the inauguration ceremony of Qin Tai, the general manager of the Qin Group..."
Chapter 355 A Lack of Welcome

"Qin Tai? General Manager?" Ye Tianya asked again in surprise.

Li Lanyu nodded and said, "Yes, that's what it says here. It invites you to the celebration of Qin Tai's appointment as general manager of the Qin Group. Should we go or not?"

"Go, why wouldn't we go? Not only should we go, we should also borrow the Qin family's wine to celebrate our happy occasion. Qin Ting won't be able to hold his head up this time." Ye Tianya laughed and said, "Sister Yu, take this invitation to Sister Siyin and let her see this great news too."

Li Lanyu knew about the feud between Qin Ting and Lin Siyin. Although she didn't know why Qin Ting would be unable to hold his head up when Qin Tai became general manager, seeing Ye Tianya so happy, she was too lazy to think about the reasons and happily took the invitation to show Lin Siyin.

After she left, Ye Tianya's face turned serious. Although Qin Tai's appointment as general manager of Qin's Group was a devastating blow to Qin Ting, Lin Siyin's enemy, it was not good news for Ye Tianya. Ye Tianya would not let Qin's Group go sooner or later. The death of Night Owl was definitely related to Qin's Group, which was the backer of Qinglong. The fact that Qin's Group sent a team of well-trained assassins to save Qinglong proved this point. This debt could not be forgotten. If Qin's Group had fallen into the hands of Qin Ting, that spoiled brat, it would have saved a lot of trouble, and it would have been easier to overthrow Qin's Group in the future. But now that it had fallen into Qin Tai's hands, it would be much more troublesome in the future. Qin Tai was a very cunning man, so much so that even Ye Tianya could not figure him out. Not to mention anything else, the fact that he could endure for so many years and only now turn the tables and suppress Qin Ting was not to be underestimated. Now that he had become the general manager of Qin's Group, it seemed that Qin Fucheng was preparing to hand over the reins to him. Then he would be his opponent, and encountering a strong opponent was definitely not what Ye Tianya wanted to see.

Ye Tianya recalled that his Tianya Group seemed to have had no business dealings with the Qin family before, in fact, he had never even crossed paths with them. Yet, an invitation had been sent. Whether it indicated the importance the Qin family placed on the Tianya Group or signified the start of a challenge, Ye Tianya had to meet Qin Tai, this unfathomable master of 'patience,' who had sent the invitation. He had managed to endure for so many years, and even more so, to gain Qin Fucheng's approval in such a short time; he was definitely not an ordinary person.

Li Lanyu had just delivered the invitation to Lin Siyin when Lin Siyin entered Ye Tianya's office with it. Contrary to Ye Tianya's expectations, she wasn't happy about Qin Ting's downfall; instead, she looked worried and said to Ye Tianya, "Tianya, Qin Tai's appointment as general manager of Qin's Group isn't good news for us."

At this moment, Lin Siyin's first thought wasn't about her own grudges but about the interests of Tianya Group. This secretly moved Ye Tianya, who smiled with satisfaction and said, "Even if it's bad news, it's already a done deal. We can't change anything. We might as well go and see what this young general manager of Qin's Group will do to Qin Ting."

Lin Siyin sensed Ye's... A surge of pride washed over Ye Tianya, the pressure from Qin Tai's appointment as general manager of the Qin Group vanishing. He chuckled easily and asked, "Who are you planning to bring with you? Xiao Ye?"

Seeing the expectation in Lin Siyin's eyes, Ye Tianya smiled and said, "Siyin, you know perfectly well why. Who's more suitable to go this time than you?"

Lin Siyin blushed and said, "I'm just worried that going with you might cause unnecessary trouble."

Ye Tianya laughed and said, "When has Tianya ever been afraid of trouble? If you miss this opportunity, you won't have a chance to see Qin Ting fall from grace."

Lin Siyin smiled happily, carefully glancing at the door of Ye Tianya's office to make sure it was closed before walking over. Standing before Ye Tianya, she tiptoed and kissed him on the cheek, blushing as she lowered her head and whispered, "Thank you, Tianya, thank you for remembering me."

Ye Tianya seized the opportunity to pull Lin Siyin closer and chuckled, "I remember, because I once told myself that I would never let anyone who offended the woman I love go unpunished, not a single one."

Hearing Ye Tianya call her his 'beloved woman,' Lin Siyin felt a sweet warmth in her heart, but she playfully scolded, "You're still so domineering." Then, her tone shifted, becoming somewhat worried, "But although Qin Ting went too far, he wasn't as extreme as Mo Jun. Please don't kill anyone else; spare his life. I..." "I hope you commit further murders for my sake."

With Qin Ting's downfall, Ye Tianya was in high spirits. He deliberately teased Lin Siyin, leering and nodding, "Listen to Siyin, consider it accumulating good karma for our future children."

Lin Siyin blushed deeply, stamping her foot and scolding, "What 'our children'? Who said I wanted to have your child? Giving birth is hard work, I won't do it, go find someone else." With that, Lin Siyin broke free from Ye Tianya and ran outside, bumping into Li Lanyu who was entering. Before Li Lanyu could react, Lin Siyin laughed, grabbed her, and pushed her towards Ye Tianya, saying, "Xiaoyu will definitely be willing, go find her." With that, she disappeared through the doorway.

Li Lanyu stumbled and bumped into Ye Tianya's arms, but asked in confusion, "What do you mean I'm definitely willing? Tianya, what are you talking about?"

Ye Tianya slammed the door shut and suddenly picked Li Lanyu up, laughing, "We're talking about a great project, which is creating a human being. This project is arduous, so let's get started now."

"Ah, you bastard, you pervert, put me down..."

Fortunately, the office was renovated with soundproofing materials, otherwise the consequences would have been unimaginable.

The inauguration ceremony of Qin's general manager was so extravagant that it could only be described as wasteful. However, upon reflection, Qin's, as one of the three major groups in S City—no, now including Tianya Group, Qin's should only be considered one of the four major groups—still enjoys a prestigious reputation. Of course, it needs to put on a show to match the Qin's brand. However, seeing this spectacle, Ye Tianya simply smiled. He wasn't one to indulge in ostentation. Recalling the founding of Tianya Group, when a group president and two vice presidents took office simultaneously, all they did was open a bottle of champagne.

"This celebration probably cost hundreds of thousands," Lin Siyin, who was getting out of the car arm in arm with Ye Tianya, couldn't help but whisper to him as she saw the luxurious setup at the entrance of Qin's subsidiary hotel.

Ye Tianya smiled slightly, not having a chance to respond to Lin Siyin's words, when someone came out from ahead. Ye Tianya recognized this person; although they had never met, Ye Tianya had seen him in many documents. He was Qin Fucheng, the current chairman of Qin's Group. The smiling, ambitious young man beside him was Qin Tai, the protagonist of today's event. The father and son, both beaming with pride, greeted them with smiles. Qin Fucheng laughed heartily from afar, saying, "President Ye and Vice President Lin, it's an honor to have you here. Please forgive us for not greeting you sooner."

Ye Tianya smiled and walked up calmly with Lin Siyin, saying, "Chairman Qin has come all this way; it's already far enough. I can't bear to greet you any further."

Out of habit, most people would take this as a polite formality and return a few words, but Ye Tianya's reply completely deviated from Qin Fucheng's expected way of thinking. Qin Fucheng was taken aback, then laughed and said, "The president and vice president of Tianya Group have arrived at the same time. If I weren't tied up, I would have personally gone to Qingfeng Building to pick them up. Just now, General Manager Zhao from Jinjiang and Chairman Chen from the Chamber of Commerce asked about you."

Ye Tianya thought to himself that an old hand is indeed an old hand; he easily dodged the attack by using the opponent's force against them. So he smiled and said, "Chairman Qin sent an invitation, and I was afraid of being impolite, so I dressed up carefully. That's why I'm a little late. Please forgive me, Chairman Qin." Ye Tianya was lying through his teeth. He was wearing the same white casual clothes that were completely out of place in this setting. He hadn't bothered to dress up at all. Even Lin Siyin next to him couldn't help but laugh when she heard him say that. Qin Fucheng was sure he could see through it, but he could only take Ye Tianya's words as a polite gesture. He slightly stepped aside to let his son, Qin Tai, step forward and introduced him to Ye Tianya, saying, "President Ye, Vice President Lin, let me introduce you. This is my good-for-nothing son, Qin Tai. I hope you will guide him in the future."

Qin Tai seized the opportunity to step forward, offering Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin a gentle smile, "Thank you for your presence today, President Ye and Vice President Lin. I hope you will mentor and guide me in the future."

Ye Tianya smiled and first addressed Qin Fucheng, saying, "If Chairman Tai's second son is good-for-nothing, then there are very few good people in the world." After Ye Tianya finished speaking... Then, Lin Siyin smiled

and said to Qin Tai, "Brother Qin, you're so young yet you've already taken the reins of the Qin family. I can only admire you. With senior figures like Chairman Qin here, how could I dare to offer any advice? Let's exchange ideas in the future." Lin Siyin waited for Ye Tianya to finish speaking before politely smiling and saying, "Second Young Master Qin is truly talented and ambitious. The Qin family has a worthy successor. Chairman Qin can now rest easy and enjoy his retirement. It's truly a cause for celebration! I, Siyin, offer my congratulations to Chairman Qin!"

Qin Fucheng laughed heartily and said, "Vice President Lin, you're too kind. Compared to the achievements of President Ye and Vice President Lin..." "Atai is merely a firefly in the brilliance of the sun and moon. Come, please come in. All the guests are eager to catch a glimpse of President Ye and Vice President Lin." Qin Fucheng said, gesturing for them to enter, and led Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin inside. Every gesture was respectful, completely disregarding Ye Tianya's initial verbal provocation. Ye Tianya knew that this was backed by the strength of the Tianya Group. Qin Fucheng was a true businessman; even if he couldn't cooperate with the Tianya Group, he would never be its enemy. ...
Chapter 356 Sharp Words

When Ye Tianya heard Zhao Chengen had arrived outside, he was relieved that he hadn't brought Xingye along. However, upon entering the lobby, he realized he hadn't escaped trouble. Ye Yingjie and his wife were inside again. The moment he appeared, he was immediately struck by their intense gazes, followed by Zhao Chengen. Zhao Chengen, who had looked expectantly towards Ye Tianya, was disappointed to find that Ye Tianya hadn't brought Xingye, but instead had brought Lin Siyin, the vice president of Tianya Group.

Seeing Ye Yingjie and his wife present, Ye Tianya felt a headache coming on. For so long, he had deliberately avoided them. Even setting aside the impact of Xingye's situation on his mind, he genuinely didn't know how to interact with them. Let alone interact with them, even just seeing them made Ye Tianya feel extremely uncomfortable. However, having already bumped into them, Ye Tianya had no choice but to bite the bullet and follow Qin Fucheng and his son inside.

Ye Tianya, a rising star in S City's business world, founded the Tianya Group in his early twenties and rose to become one of the four major conglomerates. Moreover, compared to the other three, the Tianya Group, being the only wholly-owned subsidiary, clearly has the momentum to become the number one conglomerate in S City, and even has a real chance of securing a place on the next world's richest list. He is naturally the focus of any banquet, and tonight, amidst the formal attire of suits and evening gowns, his casual attire makes him stand out even more, drawing all eyes. As

soon as he and Lin Siyin stepped into the hall, the entire celebration hall fell silent, all eyes fixed on Ye Tianya. Ye Tianya glanced around the hall, secretly thinking that the Qin family's influence was indeed not to be underestimated. This banquet had gathered almost all of S City's well-known entrepreneurs. Although he hadn't interacted with them before, Ye Tianya knew many of them. Not only did he know them, but he also knew a lot about the bad things these people had done; it's just that their misdeeds weren't too outrageous, so Ye Tianya hadn't bothered with them. After a brief silence, commotion and whispers erupted. Zhao Chengen, who had been enjoying drinks and conversation in the hall, was slightly disappointed by Xingye's absence. He then approached with another slightly overweight, burly middle-aged man. Ye Tianya recognized the man; he had once cut off his son's genitals. That man was Chen Ze's father, the former secretary to the principal of Huaxia University, and Chen Guoping, the chairman of the Chamber of Commerce and now the chairman of Jiaoyang Group, one of the four major groups in S City.

As Zhao Chengen approached, Ye Tianya spoke first, smiling, "President Zhao, we meet again. How have you been?"

Zhao Chengen's smile remained refined and gentle. "Thanks to Xiao Ye... oh no, now it should be thanks to President Ye, President Ye has given us all many surprises recently. I was blind to your greatness before; please forgive me, President Ye." Ye Tianya chuckled, feigning nervousness, "No, no, no, President Zhao, calling me 'President Zhao' is going to cause trouble. I can't bear that responsibility." Ye Tianya's words caused

a stir among the crowd.

The lobby erupted in laughter. Those who were laughing immediately remembered that the person they were laughing at was General Manager Zhao of Jinjiang Group, one of the three major conglomerates. Fearing that it would be troublesome if General Manager Zhao got angry, some hurriedly covered their mouths, some held their breath, and some simply turned away to chuckle. Zhao Chengen did not expect Ye Tianya to give him any face. He was so angry that his face turned ashen and he was about to explode. Ye Tianya sneered inwardly, thinking: I haven't settled the score with you for the time you and your father came to my office and caused trouble. I'm just trying to provoke you now. Is it necessary to be so angry and glaring?

Seeing Zhao Chengen's embarrassment, Qin Fucheng, as the host, quickly stepped in to defuse the situation, introducing Chen Guoping to Ye Tianya. Chen Guoping, with keen eyes, sized Ye Tianya up and down before laughing heartily and saying, "Mr. Ye, you're truly witty! I've long heard you're different from others, and it's certainly true. Even your attire for this occasion is so unconventional. Youth is indeed dashing."

Ye Tianya didn't have any deep-seated grudge against this Chen man; it was just that his son had wronged Li Lanyu, and his son had repaid that debt with the act of having a son to carry on the family line. Unlike

his treatment of Qin Fucheng and Zhao Chengen, he politely smiled and said, "Chairman Chen is right. Tianya knows that such attire is inappropriate for this occasion, but Chairman Chen doesn't know that I tried on outfit after outfit before coming, but each time I put them on, I felt awkward. I'm used to being poor, and wearing expensive clothes gives me goosebumps. If I have been impolite in any way, please forgive me, Chairman Qin, Chairman Chen, and all the seniors."

Qin Fucheng, as the host, quickly laughed and said, "Clothing is a personal habit. It's my own choice..." "As long as you're comfortable, that's good. It's rare that Xiao Ye has maintained his frugal character even after all the hardships; it's something we should all learn from. Tai'er, you should learn a lot from President Ye in this regard—

remembering the bitterness of the past to appreciate the sweetness of the present." Qin Tai hurriedly and respectfully agreed from the side. Ye Tianya had been high-profile and sharp-tongued since he entered, not only towards Qin Fucheng but also towards Zhao Chengen, a guest of the Qin family. Yet, Qin Fucheng and his son had been so polite. Ye Tianya was certain that their purpose in inviting him today was more about reconciliation than provocation, so he couldn't continue making trouble. Ye Tianya patted Qin Tai on the shoulder with a smile and said, "Brother Qin, we're about the same age, so your politeness seems a bit pretentious. Today is the inauguration ceremony, and you're the main character today. Shouldn't you go up and say a few words to everyone?"

Seeing Ye Tianya patting his shoulder so casually, Qin Tai also smiled and said, "Of course, of course. Brother Ye, please have a seat. I'll go and make some preparations."

Qin Tai seized the opportunity to climb the social ladder, addressing Ye Tianya as "Brother Ye" and "younger brother" repeatedly. Ye Tianya became even more certain that the Qin family's purpose in inviting him was to cultivate a good relationship. Smiling and nodding, Qin Fucheng said, "Brother Qin, please go ahead."

After Qin Tai left, Qin Fucheng smiled and said to Chen Guoping, "Brother Chen, Brother Zhao, President Ye, Vice President Lin, you are all very busy people. It's rare to have the opportunity to meet together today. Please take your time chatting. Tonight, many distinguished guests are gathered, and I must go and entertain them. Please forgive me if I am not attentive enough."

Having tested Qin Fucheng's purpose in inviting him, Ye Tianya became much more polite. At this moment, he deliberately gave the opportunity to speak to the older Chen Guoping. Chen Guoping indeed exchanged a few polite words and sent Qin Fucheng away before turning to Zhao Chengen, Ye Tianya, and Lin Siyin, saying, "Gentlemen, how about we sit over here for a while?"

Ye Tianya nodded readily. Zhao Chengen hesitated for a moment, glancing at Ye Tianya before finally nodding as well. After Lin Siyin excused herself to greet an old client, Ye Tianya deliberately ignored the gazes of Ye Yingjie and his wife, and instead sat down in a corner with Zhao Chengen and Chen Guoping. The hotel staff immediately brought over several drinks and placed them down.

After sitting down, Chen Guoping looked at Ye Tianya and said, "I heard that President Ye's Tianya Group recently recruited many elites from various fields. People like Luo Shunqing and Zhao Ziliang have also joined President Ye's team. Congratulations, President Ye! I couldn't recruit these two even with a lot of money, but they've joined President Ye's team. President Ye's personal charisma is truly extraordinary!"

Ye Tianya smiled and said, "Chairman Chen, you're joking. Besides providing them with a platform to realize their ambitions, Tianya doesn't have any personal charisma. Perhaps it's because Tianya Group has just been established and there are many things to do, so it's a good opportunity for them to show their talents. It has nothing to do with personal charisma. President Chen also has many talented people under his command, so why envy Tianya?"

As they spoke, they left Zhao Chengen aside. Chen Guoping noticed Ye Tianya's less-than-ideal expression and quickly smiled, saying, "My little temple can't possibly hold such a powerful figure. I'm even worried that President Ye might one day steal my right-hand man. Oh, by the way, President Zhao, President Ye, what do you think of Old Qin's second son?"

Zhao Chengen, finally not left out, glanced at Ye Tianya first, and seeing that he didn't intend to speak first, he said, "Old Qin's second son can be considered a standout among the younger generation. Since he took over Qin's Real Estate, he has successfully completed more than ten deals, managing to revive the real estate company that Old Qin's eldest son had left in dire straits. That skill is not to be underestimated. President Ye, what do you think? How does he compare to you?" Zhao Chengen deliberately steered the conversation towards Ye Tianya.

Ye Tianya cursed inwardly; Zhao Chengen really

knew how to cause him trouble, comparing him to Qin Tai? Why is this clearly setting me up against Qin Tai? Although I'll be going to clash with him sooner or later, there's no need to make it so obvious so quickly. Ye Tianya smiled and said, "There's a saying in business, something like, 'Everyone makes money,' right? There's plenty in this big pot of business. There's no need to fight. Anyone with ability can have their fill. Why insist on comparing who's better? Just like President Zhao and Chairman Chen, who dares to say who's better between you two?"

Ye Tianya easily passed the ball back to Zhao Chengen. Zhao Chengen was secretly angry, but he needed to get Xingye to change her mind and acknowledge her as her grandfather, so he didn't dare to really fall out with Ye Tianya.

As the saying goes, "A word to the wise is enough." Ye Tianya had only agreed to sit here because Chen Guoping suggested it, and he couldn't refuse. He had no desire to linger with Zhao Chengen. He immediately stood up, intending to make an excuse to leave, when he sensed someone approaching from behind. Based on his observations upon entering, he guessed it was Ye Yingjie and his wife coming from that direction. Sure

enough, just as Ye Tianya finished thinking this, Ye Yingjie's voice rang out from behind: "Tianya—"

Ye Tianya felt a chill run down his spine but had no choice but to stand up and turn around. But once he turned around, he didn't know how to begin. Should he call them "Mom and Dad"? Ye Tianya couldn't bring himself to do that. Should he call them "Mr. Ye" and "Mrs. Ye"? Ye Tianya also felt it was inappropriate, and finally, with no other choice, he could only manage to utter a few words with difficulty: "Hello

, it's been a long time." Ye Yingjie's smile was somewhat bitter as he said, "Yes, it's been a long time." Then he smiled at Chen Guoping and Zhao Chengen and said, "Chairman Chen, President Zhao, we didn't disturb you, did we?"

Chen Guoping and Zhao Chengen looked at Ye Tianya and Ye Yingjie and his wife with inexplicable confusion...

Chapter 357 Disrupting the Celebration

Chen Guoping and Zhao Chengen looked at Ye Tianya and Ye Yingjie and his wife with inexplicable confusion. They were both shrewd people, and of course, they noticed that Ye Tianya did not address Ye Yingjie and his wife after standing up. They also noticed that when Ye Yingjie apologized for disturbing them, he did not mention apologizing to Ye Tianya, but only asked if they had been disturbed.

Ye Yingjie asked a question, and Chen Guoping, as the president of the Chamber of Commerce, naturally had to show some of the demeanor of a president, laughing and saying, "Not at all, Chairman Ye, please have a seat. Recently, the car market has begun to recover, so Chairman Ye's business is going to be much better."

Ye Yingjie politely smiled and said, "Compared to the grand occasions of Chairman Chen and General Manager Zhao, my business is just a small fry." After saying this, Ye Yingjie looked at Ye Tianya, his mouth moved as if he was about to speak, but Ye Tianya's heart sank, thinking that he couldn't escape this time. Just as he was planning how to face the situation, the master of ceremonies of the celebration gave Ye Tianya face and went to the microphone to announce the official start of the celebration, and invited Qin Fucheng to announce Qin Tai's appointment as the general manager of Qin's Group.

Then Qin Tai went up to give his inaugural speech. Such speeches in business do not need to start with a long paragraph about "under the correct leadership of so-and-so," but go straight to the point, express his determination, politely ask his peers for their support, and finally look forward to the future of the business world. Although the speech was brief, it was enough for Ye Tianya to slip away. While everyone stood to listen to Qin Tai's speech, Ye Tianya subtly distanced himself from Ye Yingjie and his wife, heading towards where Lin Siyin was standing. By the time he reached Lin Siyin, Qin Tai's speech had ended, eliciting applause from the guests. However, amidst the applause, a drunken young man burst in. Ye Tianya was the first to notice the man's disheveled appearance and couldn't help but feel amused. He gently nudged Lin Siyin and whispered, "Siyin, the show's about to begin."

"Huh? What's good..." Lin Siyin, not noticing Ye Tianya standing behind her, was startled and turned around when he bumped into her. Seeing it was Ye Tianya, she relaxed and was about to quietly ask what the good show was when she followed Ye Tianya's gaze to the drunkard who had barged in—Qin Ting. Lin Siyin's face first turned slightly cold, then she laughed and said, "Let's see how Qin Fucheng gets out of this."

Qin Ting, barely able to walk, stumbled in and stood at the door, shouting loudly, "I... I'm not convinced! I'll die if I don't..." "I'm not convinced! Why...why is that...that little bastard...the general manager? Dad...he's not...not your son at all! He's...that short-lived, shameless woman's...illegitimate child! You let him be...the general manager? You...you'll regret it sooner or later!"

Although Qin Ting was drunk, his voice was surprisingly loud, suppressing all the applause, yet still clearly reaching everyone's ears. The entire hall fell silent instantly, and almost everyone turned around in surprise to look at Qin Ting, who had barged in through the door. Of course, this excludes Ye Tianya, who was exchanging a smile with Lin Siyin.

Qin Ting seemed oblivious to the silence that had fallen, continuing to shout, "He's... a bastard! He's not... your biological son at all! He was born from his short-lived mother's affair... He doesn't deserve it..."

A sharp slap echoed throughout the celebration. Qin Fucheng, his face ashen, had already rushed to the door upon hearing Qin Ting's voice. He arrived when Qin Ting repeated himself, delivering a powerful slap that sent Qin Ting spinning several times. Already unsteady from his drunkenness, the slap sent Qin Ting crashing to the ground after a couple of spins. The slap had somewhat sobered him up, but he wasn't fully conscious. Still groggy, he cursed, "You fucking hit me! Who are you? Do you know who I am? I'm the eldest son of the Qin family, the future heir to the Qin family..."

"Slap—" Another crisp sound rang out, followed by Qin Fucheng's trembling voice, filled with anger: "You beast, you spineless coward! What are you all standing there for? Drag him out of here!" Qin Fucheng's last words were a shout at the surrounding security guards. Two security guards hurriedly stepped forward and helped Qin Ting up from the ground.

Having been slapped twice, Qin Ting finally came to his senses and recognized Qin Fucheng as the one who had hit him. He stammered timidly, "Dad...I...I...I'm not convinced!"

"Drag him away!" Qin Fucheng ignored him and coldly ordered the security guards.

Seeing that his father ignored him, Qin Ting, in a fit of rage, shoved the two security guards aside and, much more defiant, shouted at Qin Fucheng, "I'm not convinced! You're being unfair to me..."

Qin Fucheng was furious. Seeing that Qin Ting was really going against him, he coldly said, "How can I be fair to you? Do you have the ability to stand in Atai's position?"

Qin Ting retorted defiantly, "You don't trust me, of course you doubt my abilities. Didn't I easily acquire Tianma Express back then? Why don't you believe in my abilities?" As

soon as Qin Ting finished speaking, a lonely applause rang out. The applause was lonely because only one person was clapping. That person was Lin Siyin. She was clapping because the Tianma Express company Qin Ting mentioned was the one her father had run. Qin Ting not only acquired her father's company but also drove her father to jail. If it weren't for Ye Tianya, she would have been tainted by this bastard. Now that Qin Ting had brought it up, how could she not be angry? Her applause seemed particularly ironic at this moment. All eyes were on her, but Lin Siyin ignored them. The guests stared in astonishment and mockery at Qin Ting, saying, "Young Master Qin, your abilities are indeed extraordinary! My father fell for your scheme back then, and you were overjoyed. After all these years, you still remember your petty achievement. I dare not say anything else, but your memory is truly admirable. However, if the Qin family falls into your hands, I, Lin Siyin, will be the first to sever all ties with them. Moreover, I believe dealing with you will be effortless for me!"

Lin Siyin's angry yet bold words caused a stir among the guests. Qin Fucheng's face turned even more embarrassed and ugly. He had invited Ye Tianya today because Qin Ting had offended Lin Siyin, the current vice president of Tianya Group. He wanted to use this invitation to repair his relationship with Tianya Group. However, with Lin Siyin present, Qin Ting brought up that very sensitive topic, making him extremely embarrassed. He regretted giving Qin Ting this opportunity to prove himself.

When Qin Ting saw Lin Siyin walking past, he was slightly taken aback, then angrily said, "Lin Siyin? What are you so smug about? Sooner or later I'll..."

*Slap!* This was the third time Qin Fucheng had slapped Qin Ting. This slap completely silenced Qin Ting, who then ordered Qin Ting to be dragged out.

Throughout the entire process, Ye Tianya had been observing Qin Tai's reaction. From the moment Qin Ting stormed in and called him a bastard, Qin Tai's face had become unusually grim. Ye Tianya had expected him to explode, but although his expression was unpleasant, he held back. After all, in this situation, only Qin Fucheng was suitable to handle it. Although Qin Ting was insulting him, as his brother, with their father present, Qin Tai's outburst would seem unruly. His restraint actually increased everyone's goodwill towards him.

Although Ye Tianya already knew this guy was good at enduring things, he hadn't expected him to be this patient. In comparison, Ye Tianya felt he couldn't do that.

Although Qin Ting was dragged out, Qin Fucheng's scalp still throbbed. Lin Siyin, with a frosty face, took her leave, and Ye Tianya also seized the opportunity to say goodbye. This made Qin Fucheng somewhat anxious, and he personally apologized profusely to Lin Siyin and Ye Tianya. However, Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin insisted on leaving. Helpless, Qin Fucheng said to Ye Tianya, "President Ye, Vice President Lin, please sit for a moment. I will definitely give Vice President Lin a satisfactory explanation. If Vice President Lin is still not satisfied, I will personally escort that beast to apologize to Vice President Lin tomorrow."

Having said this much, Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin couldn't insist any further. Qin Fucheng visibly breathed a sigh of relief and hurriedly ran to the microphone, loudly proclaiming, "Friends, I have failed in disciplining my son, and I apologize for making you laugh and spoiling your enjoyment. Please forgive me. Please continue, and I hope you all enjoy yourselves."

Qin Fucheng quickly realized that his words were futile. After Qin Ting's outburst, who could still enjoy themselves? Although everyone was curious about how Qin Fucheng would explain things to Lin Siyin, they were not tactless. Given the host's family conflict and bad mood, they wouldn't linger. As soon as Qin Fucheng stepped down from the microphone, Chen Guoping was the first to excuse himself, citing company business. Zhao Chengen followed suit, and then other guests left one after another with various excuses, some even leaving without saying goodbye. Qin Fucheng's grand celebration, costing hundreds of thousands, was ruined right from the start by his eldest son's meddling. Watching the guests leave, Qin Fucheng and Qin Tai forced smiles as they saw them off, but Ye Tianya could see the anger bubbling in their clenched fists.

In less than twenty minutes, only Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin, guests whom Qin Fucheng had specifically requested to stay, remained at the entire celebration. After seeing off the third-to-last guest, Qin Fucheng turned apologetically to Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin, letting out a long sigh before saying, "President Ye, Vice President Lin, my Qin family is unfortunate; please forgive our embarrassment."

Lin Siyin remained silent with a cold face, while Ye Tianya smiled and said, "Every cloud has a silver lining. If it weren't for the incompetence of Young Master Qin, Chairman Qin wouldn't have been able to discover Brother Qin Tai's potential." Ye Tianya didn't shy away from Qin Ting's incompetence, as he and Lin Siyin had already openly expressed their hatred for him; there was no point in hiding it.

Chapter 358

Qin Tai's expression softened slightly. He glanced at Ye Tianya as if he were seeing a confidant, but remained silent. However, Ye Tianya had a strange feeling that Qin Tai's gaze, seemingly that of a confidant, was somewhat contrived, almost like an act.

Qin Fucheng sighed again and said, "Vice President Lin, my good-for-nothing son did things to your father's Tianma Express without my consent. I only found out about it when Vice President Lin led Tianya Real Estate to rise in S City. That beast caused Vice President Lin and your father a lot of suffering. I felt very guilty after learning about it. I failed to raise my son well and have offended him in many ways. I beg Vice President Lin to be magnanimous and not hold that beast against him. I think it's like this: Tianma Express no longer exists. If you want to return the company to Lin..." "Vice President, that's impossible now. Vice President Lin, you give me an estimate, and I, Qin, will immediately write a check to compensate you and your father for all your losses."

Qin Fucheng's humble attitude caused Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin to exchange surprised glances. A mocking sneer flashed in Lin Siyin's eyes. She was sneer at Qin Fucheng's claim that he didn't know what his son had done; that was simply blatant lying. Qin Ting's takeover of Tianma Express back then was no small matter. Given Qin Fucheng's control over the group, if he said he didn't know, no one would believe it even if you beat a ghost to death. After a cold laugh, Lin Siyin said firmly, "There's no need. My rudeness just now was entirely due to your son bringing up the past, which reminded me of his despicable behavior, and I was momentarily angered. But even if Chairman Qin knew back then, it's perfectly normal. The business world is like a battlefield; success or failure depends on ability. Even if it's a cunning scheme, I can only consider it a form of skill. My father was careless and fell for the scheme back then; that's his own business. Chairman Qin, please don't hold a grudge."

When Lin Siyin said "The business world is like a battlefield; success or failure depends on ability," Qin Fucheng's expression changed slightly, then he forced a smile and said, "Vice President Lin truly is a heroine among women, so magnanimous. I am deeply grateful. I was worried that my good-for-nothing son had done something to Vice President Lin in the past..." The mistake has affected the harmony between the Qin family and the Tianya Group. I've heard that President Ye has a famous motto: "I won't offend others unless they offend me; if they offend me, I will never forgive them." Thinking of the fates of Mo Shao Cong, Ding Jun Feng, and others, I'm somewhat afraid that President Ye will turn against the Qin family. If my good-for-nothing son has ever offended President Ye or Vice President Lin, as the father who failed to raise his son properly, I will personally apologize to you both.”

Ye Tianya was confused. Why had Qin Fucheng suddenly become so humble and submissive today, even saying he was afraid Ye Tianya would deal with the Qin family? This didn't seem like the words of a chairman of a large corporation. Was it just to mend fences with the Tianya Group? Ye Tianya remembered that the Tianya Group and the Qin family had no business dealings whatsoever. What was Qin Fucheng's motive for such a humble attempt to mend fences with the Tianya Group?

Ye Tianya couldn't understand for a moment, so he could only smile and say politely, "Chairman Qin, this is something I can't accept. Turning around and going against the Qin family? That's like daring to provoke a tiger. Even if the King of Heaven gave me two lives, I wouldn't dare to do it. The Qin family has built up its business over decades. Wouldn't it be suicide to throw an egg against a rock? Besides, since Chairman Qin is a businessman, he should know that businessmen usually choose profit over grudges, right?"

Qin Fucheng chuckled and said, "Yes, yes, Mr. Ye is right. With Mr. Ye being so understanding and Vice President Lin being so magnanimous, I'm relieved."

Ye Tianya immediately smiled and said, "Since Chairman Qin is relieved, we'll take our leave."

Since he hadn't figured out what Qin Fucheng was up to, Ye Tianya really didn't want to stay any longer. Qin Fucheng was a cunning old fox; his unusually humble attitude today indicated some kind of purpose. Staying here any longer made Ye Tianya worry about falling into his trap.

Seeing Ye Tianya about to leave, Qin Fucheng quickly stopped him and smiled, "Mr. Ye, please wait. I have something I'd like to ask you for a favor..."

As he spoke, Qin Fucheng glanced at Qin Tai, who had been standing silently to the side. Qin Tai immediately understood and took an exquisite box from one of his black-clad bodyguards and handed it over.

Qin Fucheng took the box and handed it to Ye Tianya, saying, "I've seen Miss Xingye appear on television several times without jewelry. I dare say that Mr. Ye hasn't found jewelry worthy of the noble Miss Xingye yet. This set of jewelry was purchased at an auction several years ago and has been treasured ever since. If Mr. Ye doesn't find it too insignificant, please consider it a small token of my appreciation for Miss Xingye."

As Qin Fucheng spoke, he opened the exquisite box. Lin Siyin couldn't help but gasp the moment he opened it. The moment the box was opened, the dazzling jewels inside... It burst forth as if a floodgate had been opened, dazzling and almost blinding. After a moment of dazzle, Ye Tianya finally made out the contents: a complete set of jewelry, from beaded headdresses to earrings, a necklace, a brooch, and bracelets—each piece exquisite and luxurious. Lin Siyin's astonished gaze revealed the value of this set. However, Ye Tianya only glanced at it before looking away. No one knew this set of jewelry better than him, because it was the piece he had brought with him when he left Tianya Valley and auctioned off. The ten million Lin Siyin had used to start her business came from that auction. This set of jewelry was one of the items auctioned that time. Ye Tianya remembered that the final price for this set was three million seven hundred thousand, but he hadn't remembered who bought it then. He never expected it to reappear before him.

Ye Tianya glanced at the jewelry and then looked away, not paying much attention to it. This made Qin Fucheng a little uneasy. He had thought that playing the "Starry Night" card would be a sure thing, but unexpectedly, Ye Tianya didn't seem to care about the jewelry. "Could it be that this nouveau riche doesn't see the value of this set of jewelry?"

Qin Fucheng thought to himself, and was about to reveal the value of the jewelry when Ye Tianya spoke up: "Chairman Qin, you're really generous. This set of jewelry should be worth over three hundred thousand, almost four million. Your generosity makes me feel a little uneasy. Do you want me to do your bidding?" "This matter must be quite complicated, right? This jewelry is Mr. Qin's prized possession, how could Tianya possibly take what belongs to someone else? Besides, Xiaoye has never liked wearing jewelry, so Mr. Qin, please put it away. As for helping, Mr. Qin, please tell me first. As long as there's anything Tianya can do to help, Tianya will do his best."

Qin Fucheng was impressed that Ye Tianya could accurately estimate the price of the jewelry with just a glance. However, upon hearing that Xingye never liked wearing jewelry, he secretly regretted his poor judgment. Ye Tianya had even asked him to state what he wanted to help with. So busy, he could only cautiously explain, "The thing is, I'm a businessman, but something's gone wrong. For the past few months, the security department has been conducting a full investigation into our group, especially our security company, making it difficult for us to operate normally. I heard from a friend that General Manager Ye knows Director Xia of the Security Bureau. Could you perhaps put in a good word for me? I'm a very honest businessman; if they had continued investigating, they would have eventually proven my innocence. But this situation has made it impossible for me to do business." "Could you please do me a favor, Director Xia? Please let me off the hook."

Ye Tianya finally understood why Qin Fucheng was being so humble today. With the question cleared up, Ye Tianya's heart finally settled, but he feigned surprise and asked, "What? Chairman Qin, who told you I know Director Xia?"

Qin Fucheng thought Ye Tianya was trying to use an excuse to refuse, so he quickly and cautiously smiled, "I've been working in S City for decades and have some connections. President Ye, do you really intend to keep this from us?"

Ye Tianya's mind raced. How many people would know about this? However, Ye Tianya quickly realized the crux of the matter. Leaving aside Qin Fucheng's extensive network of connections after so many years in S City, Zhao Chengen probably believed he had ties to the security department because of the Security Bureau's involvement when Xingye's incident occurred. He smiled wryly, "I do know Director Xia; I met him once when they investigated Xiaoye's incident. But he doesn't recognize me. Even if he has a good memory, I'm a businessman. The security department's work concerns national security; how could I dare interfere? But… Chairman Qin, are you really a law-abiding businessman? Then why are they causing you trouble?"

Ye Tianya knew perfectly well why the Qin family was being investigated. When the Qin family sent people to rescue Qinglong, or rather, to kill Qinglong to silence him, Xu Keming, who had been protecting Ye Tianya, couldn't have missed it. If he did, the Qin family would be in trouble, and the Security Bureau's investigation was perfectly normal. Ye Tianya suddenly asked Qin Fucheng with suspicion if he was truly a law-abiding businessman. A fleeting hint of panic flashed in Qin Fucheng's eyes, but he maintained a calm and composed demeanor, feigning grievance, and said, "I really am a law-abiding businessman. Mr. Ye is also a businessman; you should know we only seek profit. I truly don't know why the higher-ups have intervened and are investigating us. If Mr. Ye has any connections, please help me out, considering we're in the same industry. I will certainly repay you handsomely."

Ye Tianya sneered inwardly, "Help you?" "I'm already being kind by not going to destroy the Qin family," Ye Tianya said earnestly. "But I won't let go of any opportunity to do you a favor." He continued, "Tianya doesn't have much of a relationship with that Director Xia, so he probably can't speak on your behalf. However, a friend of mine is acquainted with him. It was my friend who helped me get them to investigate Xiao Ye's case last time. I'll try my best to see if I can get my friend to put in a good word for me. Of course, Chairman Qin shouldn't get his hopes up too high. After all, I'm just a small businessman and can't control things at the top. I can only convey Chairman Qin's difficulties to them. That's all I can do."
Chapter 359 Blocking the Way

Qin Fucheng was so grateful that he almost cried. Seeing his moved expression, Ye Tianya secretly cursed the old fox for his superb acting skills. Seeing his moved expression, Ye Tianya unceremoniously poured water on him, saying, "However, Chairman Qin must assure Tianya that you're alright, otherwise Tianya Group will be implicated."

Qin Fucheng immediately replied confidently, "What are you saying, Chairman Ye? I, Qin Fucheng, would never lie to you, Chairman Ye. Don't you trust me?"

Ye Tianya sensed a familiarity with him in his tone, and inwardly cursed him as an old fox before smiling and saying, "Of course I don't doubt Chairman Qin's character. However, Tianya Group has thousands of employees, so I have to be careful. I will do my best for Chairman Qin. If there's nothing else, we'll take our leave."

Qin Fucheng then... Qin Fucheng stopped Ye Tianya again, smiling ingratiatingly, "No rush, no rush. Since you're here, Mr. Ye, why leave in such a hurry? Come, come, sit here. Today, you must give me face and have a couple of drinks before you leave."

Although Ye Tianya considered Qin Fucheng's face worthless, he was no longer the impulsive and naive young man he once was. He certainly wouldn't refuse him so easily. Reluctantly, he was dragged to the table by Qin Fucheng, and in the blink of an eye, the table was laden with delicacies. Ye Tianya sensed that Qin Fucheng wasn't concerned about saving face, but rather had some other scheme in the works.

"Mr. Ye, Vice President Lin, we don't have much to offer, please forgive us," Qin Fucheng said politely, personally pouring drinks for Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin.

The more polite Qin Fucheng was, the more certain Ye Tianya became that this old fox had something else up his sleeve. He couldn't help but smile and turn to Lin Siyin, saying, "Sister Siyin, this feast of dishes we've never even seen before isn't anything special in Chairman Qin's eyes. It seems there's a huge gap between our lives and Chairman Qin's. We'd better improve our lifestyles and keep up with the times." Ye Tianya then suddenly changed the subject to Qin Fucheng, saying, "However… I'm a little hesitant to touch my chopsticks. Chairman Qin, is there something else you need?"

Qin Fucheng blushed and remained silent. Qin Tai interjected, "How could we? If it weren't absolutely necessary, we wouldn't dare trouble Brother Ye. I simply want to make friends with you. I hope you won't mind?"

Qin Tai had been silent under Qin Fucheng's influence, and now that he spoke, Ye Tianya knew that the general manager of the Qin Group was not one to remain silent forever. It seemed he was about to take the lead. So he smiled and said, "Some say that having many friends makes life easier, and having more friends means having more paths. Besides, Brother Qin's path is a broad one. How could I possibly mind?"

Qin Tai seized the opportunity and said, "It's my honor to make a friend like Brother Ye. By the way, Brother Ye, the Tianya Real Estate project led by Vice President Lin, with its hundred villas in the Tianya Haijiao Tianya community, should generate at least several hundred billion in revenue for the Tianya Group. What do you plan to invest this money in?" Ye

Tianya thought to himself that this was Qin Tai's turn to make a move. First, he established a friendship, and then he wanted to probe their intentions. This father and son were exceptionally ambitious. He smiled nonchalantly and said, "Where would I find hundreds of billions? While the selling price of the Haijiao Tianya residential complex is high, the costs are also substantial. Plus, the infrastructure within the complex is to be the best in the world; you can imagine the expenses. Brother Qin, you have no idea how tough things are for us. We only earn so much in labor fees; after paying the workers' wages, there's hardly anything left. How could we dare to mention investment?"

Seeing Ye Tianya's evasive answer, Qin Tai laughed and said, "Brother Ye, are you going to keep this a secret from your friend? Don't worry, Brother Ye. The reason Qin Tai is asking about your investment intentions is simply because we're worried about us clashing with each other." "It's like a flood rushing straight to the Dragon King's Temple."

Qin Tai pressed on, so Ye Tianya had no choice but to back down, saying, "To be honest, I haven't really calculated how much money I can control right now. I need to go back and count it. If it's enough for the rest of my life, I'll just enjoy my retirement. Running around in the business world is exhausting. Do you feel the same way, Brother Qin?"

Seeing Ye Tianya changing the subject, Qin Tai could only smile helplessly, "It's normal to be tired for the sake of making a living. But if Brother Ye decides on an investment target, you should let me know in advance. I'm really afraid of running into you. I wouldn't dare to go head-to-head with you."

"Go head-to-head? Why put it so harshly? We're just trying to make a living. Look at all these good dishes on the table. If Brother Qin likes abalone, then I'll just have lobster, won't I?" Ye Tianya said with a perfunctory smile. Qin Fucheng, listening to their conversation, noticed Lin Siyin's consistently cold expression and cautiously smiled, "Vice President Lin, is the food not to your liking? Should I ask the waiter to change to another table?"

Lin Siyin shook her head coldly, "No need. It would be too wasteful to change such a lavish banquet. It's fine if Chairman Qin is rolling in money, but there are still many people starving under this sun."

Lin Siyin's words were icy, playing the role of the "bad cop" throughout. This was something he and Ye Tianya had discussed beforehand—one playing the bad cop, the other the good cop. Since Lin Siyin had a grudge against the Qin family, playing the bad cop was normal, while Ye Tianya played the good cop to avoid a complete falling out with the Qin family for the time being. Their coordinated words at the table subtly and effectively prevented the Qin father and son from successfully probing Tianya Group's recent investment intentions. Realizing they couldn't extract any useful information from Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin, they gave up and didn't try to keep them any longer. However, as Qin Tai was seeing the two off, he suddenly smiled and said, "Brother Ye, I heard from friends abroad that many countries are paying attention to the stadium that Tianya Real Estate is developing in Lincheng. If the stadium becomes as popular as the Tianya Haijiao residential complex, Tianya Real Estate might be invited to expand overseas. Our Qin family has friends in many countries. If Brother Ye ever needs Qin Tai's help, please don't hesitate to ask."

Ye Tianya said in surprise, "Is that so? Foreigners not only value our villas, but they even want our stadium? It seems I really need to familiarize myself with Tianya Real Estate's business when I get back. To be honest, Brother Qin probably knows more about Tianya Real Estate than I do. If I'm lucky enough to have overseas expansion, Tianya will probably really have to trouble you. Chairman Qin, Brother Qin, please stay, we'll take our leave." Ye Tianya sneered inwardly. Offering help was a pretense; he really just wanted a share of the profits.

Qin Tai blushed slightly. Although Ye Tianya's words were self-reproachful, anyone with a discerning eye could tell he was implying Qin Tai had investigated too much of Tianya Real Estate. After the brief blush, Qin Tai quickly recovered and smiled, "Brother Ye, take care. I won't see you off any further." As he spoke, Qin Tai took a step away from Qin Fucheng and whispered something to Lin Siyin. Ye Tianya didn't hear it, let alone Qin Fucheng.

As Ye Tianya and Lin Siyin walked down the hotel steps to the parking lot to get their car, Ye Tianya whispered, "Is Qin Tai planning to use underhanded tactics against Qin Ting?"

Lin Siyin tilted her head and smiled, "Your brain is really sharp. He just said that if his father doesn't give me a satisfactory explanation, he'll give me one sooner or later, and we'll wait and see. I think his explanation might really involve underhanded tactics against Qin Ting. This Qin Tai is definitely not as simple as he seems on the surface."

"More than that? He's not only not simple, but also quite terrifying. Today, Qin Ting openly called him a bastard and even insulted his mother, yet he managed to hold back without saying a word. You can imagine how strong the hatred he's suppressing is. Putting everything else aside, just the fact that he could endure that makes him an absolutely formidable character. Actually, I don't know why, but I have a strange feeling that something's off about Qin Fucheng, but I can't quite put my finger on it." Ye Tianya finished speaking with some suspicion, then suddenly stopped and looked up sharply. He saw that two cars in the parking lot opened at the same time, and Ye Yingjie and his wife, along with Zhao Chengen, stepped out of the two cars almost simultaneously, blocking Ye Tianya's path.

Initially, all three were nervously watching Ye Tianya, but they quickly noticed each other. After a slight pause, they stopped and looked at each other. Ye Tianya immediately guessed their purpose in waiting there: Zhao Chengen was there for Xingye's sake, while Ye Yingjie and his wife were there for his. Both sides were concerned with family matters that shouldn't be publicized, so they stopped when they saw each other, clearly not wanting their family affairs to be revealed. Seeing the tense

situation, Ye Tianya took the initiative and said, "So you haven't left yet, Mr. Zhao. Is there something you're waiting for me about?" Ye Tianya

didn't want his relationship with Ye Yingjie to become public, so he passed the buck to Zhao Chengen, forcing him to speak first. Even if Zhao Chengen didn't want to say it in front of Ye Yingjie and his wife, he didn't want to lose this opportunity; seeing Ye Tianya or Xingye wouldn't be so easy in the future. He glanced at Ye Yingjie and his wife before steeling himself and saying to Ye Tianya, "Mr. Ye, could we speak in private?"

Ye Tianya nodded without hesitation, "Sure, Mr. Zhao, where would you like to go?"

Ye Yingjie and Fang Xinyi grew anxious and nervously said, "Tianya..."

Ye Tianya interrupted Ye Yingjie, turning to Lin Siyin, "Sister Siyin, could you please take Chairman Ye and the others to the ends of the earth to wait for me? I'll be back after discussing things with Mr. Zhao." Hearing that

Ye Tianya had asked Lin Siyin to take them to the ends of the earth, Ye Yingjie and his wife both showed delight. They glanced suspiciously at Zhao Chengen and Ye Tianya, and finally drove away with Lin Siyin. Ye Tianya smiled... His face turned cold as he looked at Zhao Chengen and said, "Mr. Zhao, you've come to me about Xingye, haven't you?"

Zhao Chengen nodded and said, "That's right. I hope Mr. Ye won't interfere in our affairs with Xiaoye. No matter what, we are his family."

Ye Tianya coldly said, "Interfere? Have I interfered? I don't think you didn't see Xiaoye's attitude at Xueya Shuangye that day."
Chapter 360 Vulnerable Side

Zhao Chengen said with dissatisfaction, "Mr. Ye, Xiaoye's disappointment with family is understandable, but you haven't given us a chance to change this situation, to change her view of family. You've locked Xiaoye up at the ends of the earth, not giving us any chance to see her. Isn't that interference?"

Ye Tianya's face grew even colder, and he snorted, "President Zhao, please understand the meaning of 'closed' first. Does President Zhao mean you want me to kick her out of Haijiao Tianya? Or do you want me to grant President Zhao the privilege of freely entering and leaving Haijiao Tianya? Wherever Xiaoye wants to go, even to the moon, I'll send her on a space trip. I never interfere with who she wants to see, but if she doesn't want to see someone… hmph."

Seeing the conversation about to stall, Zhao Chengen softened his tone and said helplessly, "What exactly do you want for us to get in touch with Xiaoye?"

Ye Tianya shook his head and said, "It's not about what I want for you to see Xiaoye, but have you ever thought about why you want to see Xiaoye? Is it just to make her acknowledge you as her relatives? Or to prove the existence of family ties?"

Zhao Chengen was stunned. What were they after? Could he tell Ye Tianya that they wanted Xingye to recognize them just to make his father's life perfect? Zhao Chengen felt a pang of shame at the thought, but he still firmly said, "We are family with Xiaoye. We have the right and the obligation to give Xiaoye love and care, to make her happier..."

"Enough!" Ye Tianya interrupted Zhao Chengen coldly, "Stop giving me these high-sounding reasons. How long has it been since Xiaoye's accident and her return? Where is your family? If I hadn't forced her mother into a corner and affected your Jinjiang's interests, would you still have thought you had a niece? Now you remember? You insist on her recognizing you? Don't think I don't know that you're not doing this for her love and care. You're just selfish. You don't want people to see that your Zhao family can have relatives who don't want to acknowledge each other, right? You dare say that's not true? She's happier without you. As long as she doesn't see you, she won't think about her mother who harmed her. If you have any conscience at all, if you still think you're her..." "Uncle, please don't bother her. Family ties are a burden and a pain for her, understand? Don't blame me for not warning you. If you continue to be stubborn, don't blame me, Ye Tianya, for being ruthless towards your Zhao family!"

Ye Tianya's words made Zhao Chengen's face flush red. He angrily pointed at Ye Tianya and shouted, "You...you...you are simply unreasonable! What makes you so sure that Xingye doesn't really want family ties? Haven't you considered that Xiaoye is considering your feelings and indulging your stubbornness by not wanting to acknowledge us? You're selfish. You're afraid that if Xiaoye acknowledges us, you won't get all of her attention and love. You don't let us spend time with Xiaoye. How do you know Xiaoye won't forgive us? Take me to talk to Xiaoye alone today. If she still doesn't forgive us, I won't bother her anymore..."

"No way!" Ye Tianya immediately refused. "Xiao Ye will be taking the bar exam soon. No one is allowed to disturb her at this time. I'm reminding you, keep your Zhao family in check. If anyone dares to interfere with her during this period before the exam, I guarantee they'll regret it for the rest of their lives." "

And after the bar exam..." Zhao Chengen asked immediately.

"Like I said, anyone Xiao Ye doesn't want to see, no way!" Ye Tianya didn't want to linger any longer. He jumped into the convertible sports car Lin Siyin had left behind, started the engine, and sped off, leaving Zhao Chengen's angry voice behind him: "Ye Tianya, you stop right there..."

Ye Tianya accelerated continuously after leaving the main road. His mind was in turmoil. Zhao Chengen's words kept swirling in his mind.

"Does Xiao Ye really want family? Is she really considering my feelings, indulging my stubbornness? Am I really stubborn? Am I selfish? Am I always opposing her reuniting with her family just to get all the attention she needs?" Ye Tianya questioned himself inwardly. After Xingye and Lan Yang reunited, the ties of family pushed her further and further away. Their interference nearly cost him Xingye. It wasn't selfishness; he was afraid. He no longer had the courage to face such a crisis again. Therefore, he had always carefully protected Xingye, even taking her with him when traveling far. In another sense, he had indirectly restricted Xingye's freedom. He arranged everything for her, and she always obediently accepted it. This had become a habit, but Zhao Chengen's words jolted him awake, making him realize he hadn't consulted Xingye's opinion in a long time.

Ye Tianya had to admit that Zhao Chengen was right. He feared not getting Xingye's full attention, but he feared losing her even more. Even the strongest person has a vulnerable side. Ye Tianya's most vulnerable point was Xingye. She was his taboo, his Achilles' heel. Zhao Chengen's words filled Ye Tianya with deep guilt. Xingye's obedience was perhaps due to her indulgence of him, and he had neglected her far too much.

Ye Tianya drove back to the End of the Earth in a daze, only then remembering that Ye Yingjie and his wife had been taken to the End of the Earth by Lin Siyin. He quickly perked up. On the way back, he had been so troubled by Zhao Chengen's words that he had lost his patience to drag things out. He didn't want to run away anymore.

As the car entered the End of the World, Ye Tianya saw Lin Siyin leading Ye Yingjie and his wife on a tour of the resort. The sound of the sports car engine made all three stop. Ye Yingjie and his wife looked expectantly at Ye Tianya, who had just parked in the garage and was about to walk towards him when another engine sounded. Ye Tianya saw Li Lanyu returning from outside in a minivan. After the car stopped in the garden, the angelic Ye Beibei jumped out of the car and ran towards Ye Tianya from afar, sweetly calling out, "Uncle—"

Yang Ying quickly got out of the car and followed anxiously, calling out, "Beibei, slow down, be careful not to fall..."

Ye Tianya saw her running towards him from a distance... Ye Tianya jumped up and pounced on Ye Beibei, startled. He quickly squatted down, caught her, and picked her up, laughing, "Beibei, you've gotten heavier! Tell Uncle, have you been naughty this week? Did you get your little red flower?"

Ye Beibei nodded like a chick pecking at rice, "Yes, yes! I begged the teacher to let me wear it until school today so Uncle could see it..." Ye Beibei said with some regret, "But Uncle didn't pick me up..."

Ye Tianya felt a pang of sadness. He hadn't realized he held such an important place in Beibei's heart. She had to wait for him to see her wear the red flower. For some reason, Ye Tianya suddenly thought of Ye Xiao. If Ye Xiao were still alive, Beibei would probably be wearing it while waiting for her father to see her. Thinking of this, Ye Tianya felt a sharp pain in his heart. He hugged Beibei tightly and said, "I'm sorry, Beibei. Uncle couldn't see you wearing the big red flower today, but Uncle can imagine what you'll look like wearing it. How about next week, Beibei, try again, and Uncle will definitely come to see you wearing the big red flower, okay?"

"Okay, Uncle, pinky promise!" The little angel stretched out her little finger. Ye Tianya, feeling heartbroken, forced a smile and stretched out his little finger to hook it with hers. They said together, "Pinky promise, to hang ourselves, it will never change for a hundred years..." But his heart was heavy with bitterness.

"Little Ye, we have guests. Give Beibei to me." Yang Ying had met Ye Yingjie and his wife during their previous picnic. Seeing that Ye Tianya had actually invited them to the ends of the earth, she assumed that Ye Tianya had accepted his parents and was secretly happy for him. When Ye Tianya picked up Beibei, she greeted Ye Yingjie and his wife and then wanted to take Beibei so that Ye Tianya could keep his parents company. Unexpectedly, before Ye Tianya could take her away, Beibei cried out in his arms, "No, no! I recognize that grandpa and grandma. She made fried potato shreds for Uncle last time. How could grandpa and grandma be guests?" "I want Uncle to hold me! Grandma promised to make shredded potatoes for Beibei..."

Yang Ying assumed Ye Tianya had accepted Ye Yingjie and his wife, and only smiled as she scolded Ye Beibei for being impolite. However, Lin Siyin's expression changed drastically as she nervously looked at Ye Tianya, only to find that after a slight twitch, Ye Tianya didn't react further, but awkwardly glanced at Ye Yingjie and his wife. Lin Siyin secretly breathed a sigh of relief. She knew that if anyone else had said those words, Ye Tianya would probably have gotten angry on the spot, but since they came from Ye Beibei's mouth, everyone escaped his furious outburst. Lin Siyin couldn't help but worry that Ye Tianya wouldn't be able to handle the situation today.

While some were worried, others were overjoyed. Fang Xinyi wanted nothing more than to pick up Ye Beibei and kiss her all she wanted. She walked affectionately towards Ye Tianya and smiled at Ye Beibei, saying, "So Beibei still recognizes Grandpa and Grandma, and remembers Grandma's shredded potatoes?"

Young and naive, Ye Beibei excitedly nestled in Ye Tianya's arms, saying, "I remember, I remember! Grandma's shredded potatoes are so delicious! Grandma, will you make something delicious for Beibei today too?"

Lin Siyin, watching from the side, worried that Ye Tianya might lose control if Ye Beibei continued her antics. Although Lin Siyin hoped Ye Beibei's actions would bring Ye Tianya's family together, she was afraid that if Ye Tianya were embarrassed and blamed Ye Beibei, things would become unsettled. She quickly stood behind Ye Yingjie and winked at Yang Ying. Yang Ying, being shrewd and having worked under Lin Siyin for some time, quickly understood Lin Siyin's signal, and her expression changed drastically. Ye Beibei had caused Ye Tianya a lot of trouble; her first reaction was to get this troublemaker away from the scene…
Chapter 361 Little The witch

Yang Ying, realizing what was happening, quickly reached out and took Ye Beibei from Ye Tianya's arms, angrily slapping her on the bottom. "You brat! You're such a glutton! Aren't you satisfied with all the snacks you have? How can you trouble Grandma Fang like this?"

Ye Beibei burst into tears. Fang Xinyi quickly said, "Miss Yang...Miss Yang, don't treat the child like that! It's alright, I'll cook for her if she likes it."

Yang Ying politely replied, "That won't do! Don't spoil this little girl. You cooking for a little girl? How can she, a mere child, accept that..."

Ye Beibei continued to wail. Before Fang Xinyi could speak again, Yang Ying picked her up and headed upstairs. Ye Tianya looked at the heartbroken Ye Beibei, whose eyes held a deep sense of grievance, expectation, and even pleading. Was she hoping for his help? Ye Tianya almost understood the meaning in Beibei's eyes, and his heart ached. Although he didn't want Beibei to ruin his relationship with Ye Yingjie and his wife, he couldn't bear to disappoint her, and even more so, he couldn't bear to let down the hope that still lingered in her sad eyes.

"Sister-in-law, wait a minute!" Ye Tianya suddenly called out to Yang Ying, and went forward to take Ye Beibei from her arms. As soon as Ye Beibei was in Ye Tianya's arms, she cried sadly and aggrievedly, calling him "Uncle." Each cry made Ye Tianya's heart ache. While comforting Beibei, Ye Tianya hesitated. He had originally invited Ye Yingjie and his wife over today to show them his life, to show them that he was doing well and was happy, that the family he had built was harmonious and beautiful, and that he didn't lack anything, including family affection.

However, Ye Beibei changed everything he had planned. For Beibei, Ye Tianya almost instantly changed all his decisions. Perhaps it was also because of the shredded potatoes Fang Xinyi had fried, and the burn ointment on her hand, though Ye Tianya was unwilling to admit it.

Holding the still sobbing Beibei, Ye Tianya turned around with difficulty to look at Fang Xinyi, struggling several times before finally speaking: "If it's convenient, could you... cook again..."

For Ye Yingjie and his wife, Ye Tianya's words were almost as sweet as the news that they had discovered Ye Tianya was their son. Fang Xinyi was so excited that she couldn't control her emotions and was at a loss for words. As if afraid that Ye Tianya would change his mind, she hurriedly nodded and said, "Convenient, convenient, absolutely no problem, I'll go buy the ingredients and cook right away..." Then she turned to leave.

Fang Xinyi's reaction touched a chord in Ye Tianya's heart. However, Ye Tianya couldn't help but overlap her excited expression with Zhao Xiangyu's excitement when she saw Xingye. Although he knew Fang Xinyi wasn't Zhao Xiangyu, he couldn't stop comparing the two, which caused the plucked chord to fall silent again, failing to resonate. Ye Tianya called out to Fang Xinyi, who was excitedly turning to leave to buy ingredients: "No need, we have potatoes at home, thank you."

"No trouble at all, then... I'll go fry some potato shreds right away..." Fang Xinyi said happily. Although Ye Tianya's politeness made her feel a pang of sadness, it was a great gain compared to being turned away.

After Yang Ying led Fang Xinyi upstairs, Ye Tianya called out to Li Lanyu, who had parked the car and came out of the garage, and said with a strange expression: "Sister Yu, have Xiao Qiu and the others go to the kitchen to learn. If no one can make potato shreds with the same effect afterward, they can all get out!"

"Tianya, you—"

As soon as Ye Tianya finished speaking, Lin Siyin and Ye Yingjie exclaimed in surprise almost at the same time. Ye Yingjie, who thought that Ye Tianya was going to teach the maid Fang Xinyi's unique skill of making fried potato strips and then kick them out of the ends of the earth, was almost furious. Even if he had made a mistake and carelessly lost Ye Tianya when she was a child, it was an unintentional loss. Over the years, he had blamed himself a lot and searched for her a lot. Even his wife missed him so much that her hair turned gray early and she had to rely on hair dye to keep it looking its best. No matter how much Ye Yingjie felt guilty towards Ye Tianya, he loved his wife even more. If his wife's potato-making skills were just a false hope that she would be taught and then kicked out, then even if he had a falling out with Ye Tianya, he would stand on his wife's side.

However, Ye Tianya then said to Li Lanyu, "Just a reminder... to her to be careful not to burn her hands again." This next sentence made Lin Siyin and Ye Yingjie feel a strong contrast. Ye Yingjie, who was almost furious, realized that Ye Tianya had asked others to learn the skills just so that Fang Xinyi wouldn't have to do the cooking work. His anger was instantly replaced by joy.

Ye Tianya paused after saying "just a reminder," unsure of the proper form of address, so he simply used "she" instead. Li Lanyu, who had just come out of the garage, was completely confused. She looked at Ye Tianya, puzzled, and asked, "Her? Which 'her'? Xiao Qiu? Or Sister Meng?"

Li Lanyu had assumed Ye Tianya was so concerned about even the maids, and her question carried a hint of jealousy. Lin Siyin quickly nudged Li Lanyu, whispering a few words in her ear before saying, "Go quickly!"

Hearing Lin Siyin's whisper, Li Lanyu's jealousy turned to joy. She nodded happily, turned, and ran upstairs, not forgetting to smile at Ye Tianya as she turned back, saying, "Yes, bosses, this assistant obeys."

Ye Tianya's baby, Ye Beibei, finally stopped... After stopping her sobbing, Ye Beibei looked curiously at Ye Yingjie with teary eyes, as if deliberately trying to embarrass Ye Tianya and Ye Yingjie, and said, "Grandpa, why do you keep looking at my uncle..."

Ye Beibei's words made Ye Tianya and Ye Yingjie stand awkwardly facing each other. Fortunately, Lin Siyin was there. Lin Siyin was almost amused by Ye Beibei's words and quickly reached out to take Ye Beibei, saying, "Beibei, come and accompany your aunt to see how Grandma Ye makes shredded potatoes. You can make them yourself from now on, so you don't have to bother Grandma anymore."

Fang Xinyi's shredded potatoes were an absolute temptation for Ye Beibei. This time, she didn't cling to Ye Tianya's neck anymore and went upstairs with Lin Siyin. In an instant, only Ye Tianya and Ye Yingjie were left in the garden. Ye Tianya, of course, had no idea that as Lin Siyin carried Ye Beibei upstairs, she whispered to her, "Beibei, do you want Grandma to stay at the ends of the earth and make you shredded potatoes every day?"

"Yes, of course I do," Ye Beibei nodded without hesitation.

Lin Siyin then smiled and said, "Then if your uncle offers to take Grandpa and Grandma home later, you should..."

Lin Siyin whispered to Ye Beibei, having clearly seen through the situation in the garden. Ye Tianya absolutely doted on Ye Beibei, treating her like a precious treasure. Some things that might be inappropriate or even make Ye Tianya angry might be perfectly fine for Ye Beibei, just like how Ye Beibei insisted on eating shredded potatoes earlier. Therefore, Lin Siyin was determined to use Ye Beibei, this special presence, to reunite Ye Tianya with his parents and, incidentally, dispel the knot in Ye Tianya's heart.

After Lin Siyin and Ye Beibei went upstairs, the atmosphere in the garden became somewhat awkward. Just as Ye Tianya was about to invite Ye Yingjie upstairs as well, Ye Yingjie spoke first, saying, "Tianya, there are some things I need to tell you. You may not like what you're saying, but... you were too outspoken at the Qin family's celebration today, especially that joke you made about Zhao Chengen. That wasn't good. You should be more careful. Remember, the tallest tree in the forest catches the most wind."

Ye Tianya wanted to say 'thank you for the advice,' but he swallowed the words back. He always felt strangely awkward around Ye Yingjie.

Seeing that he remained silent, Ye Yingjie continued, "Although your actions against the Lan family may conflict with Zhao Chengen's, in an occasion like today, with everyone watching you, those who know the situation will think your rudeness towards Zhao Chengen was directed only at him. Those who don't might think you've become arrogant after achieving some success. A truly successful person knows how to hide themselves and act discreetly. Look at Qin Tai; he acted quite composed today. You did very well, building the Tianya Group from the shadows, but stepping into the limelight has made you a target. I really don't understand what you were thinking."

Ye Yingjie's earnest words gradually eased the awkward feeling in Ye Tianya's heart, making him realize he had made a mistake today. He unconsciously said, "There are many things you don't know, but I'll be more careful in the future..."

Ye Tianya suddenly stopped, surprised by his own unconscious remark. It was this casual remark... His words made him realize that subconsciously he didn't dislike Ye Yingjie, and could even listen attentively to his earnest teachings, just like...

Ye Tianya was shocked to discover that he had subconsciously regarded Ye Yingjie as... He didn't dare to think further, and quickly cleared his mind of all thoughts, changing the subject, "Let's go upstairs too, I need to check Xiaoye's homework."

Ye Yingjie, of course, also heard the subconscious meaning in Ye Tianya's tone, and was secretly pleased. He followed Ye Tianya upstairs. Entering the Haijiao Tianya building for the first time, Ye Yingjie couldn't help but look around curiously. When he reached the living room on the second floor, he was immediately stunned by the circle of beautiful women in the room. Although he had seen all the women present at the picnic, he couldn't believe that they were all living with Ye Tianya. But now, seeing them all sitting so naturally in the living room, and all standing up when he entered, Ye Yingjie was still stunned.

All the women in the living room knew that Ye Yingjie was Ye Tianya's father. Although Ye Tianya was not willing to acknowledge him yet, Ye Yingjie's status was undeniable, so it was only natural that they all stood up to greet him. On the contrary, Ye Yingjie was a little flustered by their sudden appearance, because among the women who stood up was a remarkable woman named Lin Siyin, whom he himself was ashamed of.

Chapter 362 Contradictory Starry Night

Lin Siyin knew that if Ye Tianya were to ask Ye Yingjie to sit down, he probably wouldn't be able to bring himself to do so, as he hadn't yet found a suitable way to address Ye Yingjie. Therefore, she took the initiative to stand up and ease Ye Tianya's predicament: "Chairman Ye, please sit here. The Qin family's celebration ended on a sour note; Chairman Ye must be hungry. Dinner will be ready soon, please sit for a while." While gesturing for Ye Yingjie to sit down, Lin Siyin said to Yang Meng behind her, "Xiao Meng, pour Chairman Ye a cup of tea."

Ye Tianya glanced gratefully at Lin Siyin, his gaze finally settling on Starry Night. Zhao Chengen's words echoed in his mind once more, and Ye Tianya's sense of apology rose.

Starry Night sensed the apology in Ye Tianya's eyes and assumed he was apologizing for bringing his parents back, fearing it might affect her mood. After a slight pause, she gave him a gentle smile, a smile filled with tolerance and understanding.

After Ye Yingjie sat down, Ye Tianya said to Lin Siyin, "Siyin, could you please entertain the guests for me..."

Ye Tianya wanted to say "entertain the guests," but he suddenly felt that saying the word "guests" would hurt Ye Yingjie, so he paused and looked at Xingye, saying, "Xiaoye, come and tell me about today's review."

Ye Tianya extended his hand to Xingye.

Xingye politely said "excuse me" to Ye Yingjie before placing her hand in Ye Tianya's palm and they went up to the third floor together. Ye Yingjie paid special attention to the fact that when Xingye placed her hand in Ye Tianya's palm, the expressions on the faces of Lin Siyin, Li Lanyu, and the girl named Nangong Qian'er were completely natural, without any special expression that allowed him to discern any relationship between them and Ye Tianya. Ye Yingjie was confused. Judging from the jealousy Li Lanyu showed when she asked "who she" earlier, she and Ye Tianya should have some kind of relationship, but now they were so calm. Ye Yingjie could only look on with two question marks.

Upstairs, Bing Shuang and Bing Xue were absorbing knowledge in front of the computer. They still had a lot to learn; centuries of knowledge couldn't be mastered in a day or two. Since Ye Tianya took over the Tianya Group and personally managed it, he was often busy working overtime. This inspired Bing Shuang and Bing Xue to want to help him, just like Lin Siyin. Originally intending to adhere to the ancient belief that "a woman's virtue lies in her lack of talent," they began frantically absorbing modern knowledge. Even Ye Tianya couldn't dissuade them, so he had to let them be. Their dedication to learning, almost never leaving the third floor, made Ye Tianya feel a little sorry for them. Unfortunately, every time he tried to persuade them, they resisted with the excuse that they wanted to "integrate into society."

Upon entering the study on the third floor, Ye Tianya saw Bing Shuang and Bing Xue so engrossed in their computers that they hadn't even noticed him coming upstairs. He couldn't help but gently approach them and say, "Shuang'er, Xue'er, take a rest. Don't tire yourselves out."

Bing Shuang and Bing Xue, focused on their work, turned around. Bing Xue smiled sweetly, "Husband's back! We're not tired; we just rested. By the way, husband, there's a question about weighting in the company's human resources management performance evaluation. Could you help us understand what's going on here? We don't quite understand why this factor was suddenly added."

Ye Tianya leaned closer and looked at the screen. A slight pang of pain shot through his heart. He truly didn't know how to repay Bing Shuang and Bing Xue's love for him. They had studied so diligently, all of it in business management. However, since Bingxue asked, he had no choice but to analyze the issue directly: "This uses a paired comparison method, called MPC, first introduced by experimental psychologist Jon in color preference research. This indicator was added to ensure the definite weighting of MPC. Look at the table before the modification; the cumulative scores for each indicator are 4, 3, 1, 2, and 0 respectively. Correspondingly, the weights of the five indicators are 0.4, 0.3, 0.1, 0.2, and 0. On the surface, a reasonable weight distribution has been obtained. However, since factor e has a weight of 0, it is no longer an important factor affecting performance. This deviates from the reality. Business knowledge is the foundation of good service; without business knowledge, how can we talk about service quality? The change in the target audience also raises questions about the scientific validity and rationality of MPC. Look here, h..." The HR manager of FD Company improved it by adding an artificial factor to the existing evaluation indicators, stipulating that any other indicator must be superior to it. This ensures that any selected factor has a place in the weighting process using MPC..."

Ye Tianya paused and continued, "Don't work so hard. The group is on track now, and I'm not so busy anymore. Seeing you like this makes me feel sorry for you." Bing Shuang

shook her head and said, "We're really not working hard, and we find learning these things very interesting. Don't worry, husband, we'll take care of ourselves."

Ye Tianya was helpless. He couldn't very well stop them from doing what they found interesting, so he could only shake his head and sigh, "Alright, but... you need to rest now. Can't you talk to your husband for a bit?" This was the only way Ye Tianya could get them to rest.

Xingye, standing next to Ye Tianya, laughed and said, "Yes, Sister Shuang and Sister Xue, you're both working so hard, it puts a lot of pressure on me. I feel so lazy that I ca

n't even play for a while." Bingshuang walked affectionately to Ye Tianya's side, stroking Xingye's hair and smiling gently, "What are you saying, Xiaoye? We're just a little weaker in the basics, so we have to learn everything from scratch and have to work hard. How can you compare yourself to us? Is your husband coming to check your homework again?"

Ye Tianya shook his head and said seriously, "No, I have something to talk to Xiaoye about. Shuang'er, you two come too. There are some things... I want to talk to you about as well."

Bingshuang and Bingxue were taken aback. Seeing Ye Tianya's seriousness, they nodded obediently and followed him into the living room, sitting on either side of him, looking at him curiously to see what he wanted to discuss.

Ye Tianya hesitated for a moment before suddenly saying, "Over the years, you've never disobeyed my wishes or followed my arrangements. Is it because you've always accommodated my feelings, even indulged my stubbornness? Have I been neglecting your feelings too much?"

The three women almost simultaneously showed expressions of surprise, looking at Ye Tianya with confusion. Xingye had thought Ye Tianya would discuss his parents' situation downstairs with them, but she hadn't expected him to bring up such a question. After a moment of

stunned silence, Bing Shuang spoke first, "This... Husband, we don't have any other thoughts. Besides, it's only natural for us wives to listen to our husbands' arrangements."

Ye Tianya was helpless. The traditional virtues of obedience and submission had grown in Bing Shuang and Bing Xue's minds since childhood, and it seemed impossible to eradicate them now. From their perspective, it wasn't about accommodating his feelings or indulging his stubbornness; it was 'natural' obedience, a wife's obedience to her husband. If he didn't arrange everything for them, it would probably make them uneasy. He could only turn his gaze to Xingye.

Although Xingye's mind wasn't filled with those rigid "three obediences and four virtues," she still shook her head and said, "Brother, how could you think like that? Although you arranged all this for us, it's exactly what Xiaoye wanted. For example, Xiaoye wanted to study law, so you arranged for Brother Hu and Sister Xia Yi to tutor her. Although some things weren't Xiaoye's suggestions, you've already thought of Xiaoye's best interests."

What Ye Tianya wanted to say was whether Xingye's refusal to acknowledge Zhao Chengen and his son was considering his feelings, or whether she was indulging his stubbornness. But Ye Tianya hesitated, afraid of stirring up Xingye's painful memories, and swallowed his words. He changed his tone, looking at Xingye, and said, "Xiaoye, like last time when I took you back to Lincheng, I never asked your opinion. You..."

Xingye didn't let Ye Tianya finish, so she reached out her slender hand and pressed it against his mouth, shaking her head, "Brother, don't say anymore. Xiaoye knows what you mean. You know Xiaoye won't leave you for too long, and you wouldn't say these things to us over such a small matter. I think you don't want to ask about these things tonight."

Ye Tianya was taken aback, feeling ashamed that he had let Xingye... Just as Ye Tianya was about to speak, Xingye preemptively said, "Xiaoye thinks... Brother must have encountered the Zhao family at the Qin family's celebration, right? They must have said something to you, did they blame you? Did they say that you didn't acknowledge them because you were considering your feelings, that you were indulging your stubbornness, right?"

Ye Tianya looked at Xingye in surprise, even doubting whether Xingye had been present at the time. He didn't react for a moment and blurted out, "You went to the Qin family's celebration..." Ye Tianya stopped halfway through his question. There was no way Xingye could have gone to the Qin family's celebration. But then he suddenly understood. He, Ye Tianya, had gone to the Qin family's celebration, so Zhao Chengen would naturally have been invited as well. And since Zhao Chengen had run into Ye Tianya, he couldn't possibly not have asked about Xingye. And when he suddenly asked Xingye this after returning, Xingye, with her intelligence, naturally guessed it all.

Now, Ye Tianya no longer needed to worry about affecting Xingye's mood by bringing it up. He simply looked at Xingye with a questioning gaze, wanting to know if she was truly considering his feelings.

Xingye understood what was in Ye Tianya's eyes, but she was conflicted. She herself didn't want to face the Zhao family, didn't want to face those so-called relatives, but at this moment, with Ye Tianya's parents coming to the ends of the earth, she couldn't tell Ye Tianya that she didn't need those so-called family ties. If she directly told Ye Tianya that she didn't want to acknowledge her relatives, it would inevitably affect Ye Tianya, and might even cause Ye Tianya not to acknowledge Ye Yingjie and his wife.
Chapter 363 Two Cards

"It's really because of...my reasons that you..." Ye Tianya was a little nervous. At this moment, he had to admit his selfishness. He was afraid of losing Xingye's full attention. He was afraid that Xingye was really accommodating him. If that happened, he would have to let Xingye recognize the Zhao family, and he would never get Xingye's full attention and love again. He was even more afraid that if Xingye agreed, she would drift further and further away from him, just like when she returned to the Lan family before.

"No!" Xingye shook her head, making Ye Tianya breathe a long sigh of relief. But then he heard Xingye continue, "Brother, it's my own unwillingness, but your situation is different from Xiaoye's. Your parents downstairs are good people. We can't condemn everyone just because of one thing, can we? Isn't Aunt Yin a good mother? And...you should give them at least one chance. If they don't cherish it...then we'll talk about it. No one can do anything to us, right?" "

But..." Ye Tianya hesitated again. He had never been so indecisive before. As others said, 'If it doesn't concern you, you'll be confused.' When it came to dealing with his family matters, Ye Tianya couldn't maintain his usual calm and decisiveness.

Xingye knew Ye Tianya was wavering, so she quickly added, "Brother, they've been looking for you for so many years, it hasn't been easy. Also... if I make you unwilling to acknowledge our parents, I'll feel guilty."

Ye Tianya didn't speak again. Xingye, Bingshuang, and Bingxue exchanged a glance and sat quietly without disturbing him. The four of them sat there silently... until the communicator rang, and Yang Meng told them to come downstairs for dinner. Only then did Ye Tianya stand up and pull Xingye up, saying, "Let's go downstairs for dinner."

"Brother—" Xingye called out, then hesitated.

After a long silence, Ye Tianya smiled easily and said, "Xiao Ye, don't say anything. Let your brother handle this."

At the first meal at the End of the World, Ye Yingjie and Fang Xinyi couldn't contain their excitement. After all, Ye Tianya had let them into the End of the World; this should be considered a family reunion. Their son, whom they had searched for and longed for for so many years, could finally sit at the same table.

Despite their excitement, the two seemed unusually reserved. Although Lin Siyin and the others treated them with great respect, Ye Tianya didn't speak a word to them, focusing instead on playing with Ye Beibei in his arms and occasionally serving food to Xingye and Bing Shuang and Bing Xue beside them.

Lin Siyin, worried that Ye Yingjie and his wife would feel awkward, kept talking to Ye Yingjie about business anecdotes. Yang Ying, on the other hand, chatted with Fang Xinyi because Fang Xinyi was frying potato shreds for Ye Beibei. Ye Yingjie tried to talk to Ye Tianya several times, but found that he and his son had nothing in common. Apart from knowing that Ye Tianya was his biological son, his understanding of Ye Tianya was no different from that of the general public, consisting of only what he had seen on television.

Ye Yingjie wanted to talk to him about business, but the words caught in his mind. He remembered how Ye Tianya had built the Tianya Group in such a short time, and with a prodigy like Lin Siyin by his side, what right did he have to show off his limited skills? He wanted to talk about life, but found there was nothing to discuss. Everything before him already proved everything. He lived in the remote corner of the world, and so many people cared about him. His life couldn't be better. Even if he wanted to show concern, it would be superfluous. As for asking Ye Tianya where he had been all these years and what he had done, he could only think about it in his mind. He dared not utter a single word at this moment and ruin the little progress he had worked so hard to make. So he could only talk to Lin Siyin.

Fang Xinyi, who had fallen to the ground, noticed that Ye Tianya hadn't touched

the shredded potatoes she had made, but had touched a plate of her Kung Pao chicken. She finally couldn't help but look at Ye Tianya and say, "Tianya, the shredded potatoes are crispier when they're fresh out of the pan. Why do

n't you try them?" Ye Tianya mumbled an "Mmm," picked up a piece, and fed it to Ye Beibei, then pointed to the chicken and said, "Xiao Qiu's cooking has improved quite a bit! This chicken tastes good. Everyone should try it."

Xiao Qiu, somewhat embarrassed, said, "Mr. Ye, this dish... I didn't make it, Aunt Fang made it."

Hearing Ye Tianya's praise, Fang Xinyi said happily, "Is it really delicious? Tianya, if you like it, eat more. I'll make it for you again sometime... you all eat." She had originally intended to say it was for Ye Tianya, but the words stuck in her throat, and Fang Xinyi changed it to "you all."

Ye Tianya paused, not expecting that his praise would once again

fall on Fang Xinyi. He could only mumble a vague "uh-huh" and put down his chopsticks, saying, "I'm full. You two can continue eating. I still have two documents to finish, so I'll go take care of them first."

After saying that, Ye Tianya suddenly looked at Ye Yingjie and Fang Xinyi and said, "Let Sister Meng take you home after dinner."

Ye Yingjie and Fang Xinyi's expressions changed drastically. They looked at Ye Tianya in surprise. They never expected that Ye Tianya would so directly send them away, let alone that he would send them away without saying anything after calling them to Haijiao Tianya. Fang Xinyi almost dropped her chopsticks along with the surprise on her face.

Lin Siyin looked at Ye Tianya in surprise, but quickly gave Ye Beibei a wink. Ye Beibei then hugged Ye Tianya's neck and pleaded, "Uncle, don't let Grandma go, Beibei doesn't want Grandma to go..."

Everyone thought there was hope, but Ye Tianya picked up Ye Beibei as well, saying, "Beibei, don't make a fuss, or Uncle will get angry. Be good, Uncle will do

you a magic trick, okay?"

"Okay, okay, do a magic trick, Uncle, do a magic trick for Beibei now..." Ye Beibei clapped and cheered. Children are still children, and compared to Ye Tianya's magic tricks, the shredded potatoes were no longer attractive. All of Lin Siyin's preparations were in vain. Fang Xinyi and Ye Yingjie's expressions changed from hope to disappointment, their faces turning pale again as they painfully watched Ye Tianya turn and leave with Ye Beibei to do his magic trick. Even Lin Siyin stood up and sat down again, feeling somewhat deflated.

Like everyone else, Xingye was somewhat surprised by Ye Tianya's decision. She originally thought Ye Tianya wouldn't do this, but he did anyway. Sensitive as she was, she quickly realized that

Ye Tianya might be doing this because of her. She was about to get up and chase after him to persuade him, knowing that as long as she insisted, Ye Tianya wouldn't make the Ye couple leave. But as soon as she sat up, Ye Tianya paused and suddenly turned to Lin Siyin, saying, "Siyin, go out with Meng in a bit and get two cards for them at the security team."

Everyone on Haijiao Tianya's side beamed with joy. However, the pale-faced Ye Yingjie and his wife hadn't quite grasped what was happening when Ye Tianya had already carried Ye Beibei out of the restaurant. Ye Yingjie once again lost control of his emotions, standing up to chase after Ye Tianya and demand an explanation. He could bear whatever Ye Tianya did to his father, but he couldn't tolerate Ye Tianya being so heartless towards his mother. Every time he thought of his wife calling for their son in her dreams, he felt a heart-wrenching pain. He had always tolerated Ye Tianya, unwilling to completely break with him and forever lose their family bond, after all, he had accidentally lost him. But he couldn't tolerate Ye Tianya's cold and indifferent treatment of Fang Xinyi. He loved his wife; he would rather not have a son than let his wife suffer such injustice. He was afraid his wife wouldn't be able to bear the feeling of being kicked out of the house by her own son.

Just as Ye Yingjie stood up to rush out, Xingye also stood up abruptly and blocked his way, saying, "Mr. Ye, what are you doing?"

"Get out of the way. I need to ask him, ask him why he's so heartless. For so many years, we've searched endlessly, blamed ourselves endlessly. Even if we carelessly lost him back then, causing him all this suffering

, it was unintentional. Aren't we suffering in pain too? I don't care how he treats me, but he can't treat his mother like this. What mother doesn't love the child she carried for ten months? He's flesh of her own flesh. His mother hasn't stopped thinking about him every single day, even calling out for her son in her dreams. But when she finally found him, what did she get in return...? What terrible mistake did we make? After suffering for so many years, why does he have to torment us like this?"

Ye Yingjie's voice choked with emotion. He knew that Ye Tianya, who had just walked out, couldn't possibly not hear him. He truly hoped that Ye Tianya would hear this and come back, so that his wife, sitting in the chair with tears streaming down her face, wouldn't be heartbroken. Even if it was fake, just comforting her would be enough.

Unexpectedly, Xingye suddenly said in a low, slightly angry voice, "Enough!"

Xingye knew that Ye Yingjie's loud voice was deliberately meant for Ye Tianya to hear, but she also knew what burden these words would place on Ye Tianya's heart. He wouldn't allow Ye Yingjie to hurt her brother. She suddenly interrupted Ye Yingjie with a sharp voice, saying with dissatisfaction, "Mr. Ye, why are you pushing so hard? Can't you give my brother some time? He's already given you the cards so you can freely travel to the ends of the earth. He's already given you and himself time to adjust. Didn't you see just now that he's so awkward that he can't even

eat ?"

Ye Yingjie stood there stunned, staring at Xingye in surprise. He finally understood what Ye Tianya meant by giving them two cards, and he couldn't help but feel a pang of regret.

Xingye's voice suddenly deepened and became heartbroken: "Yes, you are not wrong, your wife is not wrong, but was my brother wrong? For over twenty years, when my brother suffered humiliation and torment, was that also his fault? Do you know what an orphan's eyes hold every year when others are reunited with their families? It's all longing, longing for reunion, longing for parents to be by his side, regardless of their wealth or status. We've longed for this for over ten or twenty years, and we've been disappointed for over ten or twenty years. Do you understand the despair after disappointment time and time again? You want something from a single unintentional mistake? You want my brother to call you 'Mom' and 'Dad'? For twenty years, when we wanted to call them 'Mom' and 'Dad,' we were afraid of being laughed at, so we could only hide in a secluded place and call them secretly. When we wanted to see them, we could only hide under the covers and imagine what our parents might look like, how kind and gentle they were. But do you understand how awkward it is to actually face them and call them 'Mom' and 'Dad'? Do you understand? You don't understand, but I do. I understand the feeling of calling out 'Mom' and 'Dad'." "How difficult it is, I understand even more that not every mother truly loves the flesh and blood she has borne. Some mothers would push their own children into the abyss for their own gain. I advised my brother to give you a chance, but... I... I won't allow you to hurt... my brother again...!"

Xingye was afraid that Ye Tianya, who was outside the restaurant, would hear her words, so she tried her best to keep her voice as low as possible. By the end, she was sobbing uncontrollably, but she didn't let herself cry out. She covered her face and squatted down. Everyone's faces showed heartache and pity. Bing Shuang and Bing Xue stood up to comfort her with heartache. Ye Yingjie finally realized that Xingye's words, "Some mothers push their own daughters into the abyss," referred to herself. He realized that he had made

a big mistake. After learning that Ye Tianya had agreed to let them freely travel to and from the ends of the earth, his anger disappeared. He hurriedly apologized to Xingye, who was squatting on the ground, "I'm sorry, Miss Xingye. Please understand the feelings of a father who has been searching for me for over twenty years. Forgive my mistake..."

Ye Tianya's figure reappeared at the door at this moment...

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