Jinhai, Ye Family.

The Ye family members all gathered in the meeting room, with Grandpa Ye sitting at the head seat, his brows tightly furrowed.

"Grandpa, what should we do? Should we tell Jiang Chen about this? He is now making waves in Dingjing, and he can definitely help us!" Ye Jianmin spoke anxiously.

Grandpa Ye waved his hand: "No, Yi Chen does have ample funds, but he has just battled against the Four Great Aristocratic Families. Despite Yi Chen Group now being a business giant in Dingjing, it's certainly in a phase of recovery. We cannot trouble him at this time! Let's wait a bit longer!"

"Big brother, we can't wait any longer! Aside from Liying Cosmetics, all other industries of our Jinhai Ye Family have been seized by Li Wancheng. It took an alliance with Zhang Long, The Four Seas, the Lin Family, and the Cheng Family just to withstand the pressure from the Li family. If our Ye Family continues to resist like this, we'll be swallowed by the Li family sooner or later!" Ye Shen's face was filled with worry, and his expression tense with urgency.

"Second brother, have you considered that if Yi Chen could spare the effort, wouldn't The Four Seas seek his help? Gong Lin is now the chairwoman of Yi Chen, would she watch The Four Seas struggle like this?" Grandpa Ye spoke in a deep voice.

Ye Shen was startled and let out a deep sigh.

The members of the Ye family all shook their heads with worried expressions.

"It's unbelievable that Li Wancheng from the Li family has actually climbed the high branch of the Jincheng Chen Family. With this, the situation in Jinhai is about to change!" Ye Jianmin spoke with a sigh.

A thoughtful look flashed in Grandpa Ye's eyes, followed by a hint of determination: "No matter what, we cannot compromise with them. Li Liyun of the Li family is Jiang Chen's ex-wife. If we compromise with the Li family, how would Jiang Chen feel?

Let's wait a bit longer. President Zhu of Wanguo Bank has been abroad attending a shareholder's meeting for over half a month now. He should be returning soon, and even the Jincheng Chen Family wouldn't dare to press us once he's back."

"Grandpa, I'm afraid we won't last until President Zhu returns! The Li family is currently only suppressing Zhang Long and the others, focusing most of their forces on our Ye Family. Certainly, this includes reasons related to Jiang Chen! No matter what, we need to tell Jiang Chen, right? We can't just bear this trouble for him for nothing!" Ye Jianmin stubbornly said.

"Jianmin! What are you talking about?"

Grandpa Ye glared at Ye Jianmin in anger: "If it weren't for Jiang Chen, could our Jinhai Ye Family have developed to this extent? Could we occupy such a high position in Jinhai? Could we form an offensive and defensive alliance with Zhang Long, The Four Seas, the Lin Family, and the Cheng Family? If they hadn't helped us hold back some of the Li family's forces, do you think our Ye Family could have lasted until now? People should be grateful!"

Ye Jianmin silenced himself, lowering his head and not speaking any further, as the meeting room fell into silence.

Just then, a phone's ringtone sounded. Grandpa Ye frowned, took out his cell phone, and answered the call with an unpleasant look:

"Family Head of the Li family, it's impossible for me to transfer the shares of Liying Cosmetics to you. Moreover, the absolute control of Liying Cosmetics is not in my hands, so it's useless to discuss this with me!"

"Hehe, is that so? Then I shall wait and see."

A cold, sneering laugh came through the phone, followed by a click as the call ended.

...

Dingjing, Dingyun Lake Villa.

Jiang Chen had been staying at the villa, taking care of Ye Jingyi. Under his diligent care, Ye Jingyi had recovered her health and looked even more spirited than before her injury.

"Jiang Chen, I want to go back to Jinhai and have a look," Ye Jingyi said hopefully to Jiang Chen after dinner one day.

Gong Lin and Yu Wan put down their chopsticks, simultaneously lifting their heads to look at Jiang Chen.

"Okay, we'll go back tomorrow to have a look. Yu Wan and Lin Lin can come with us too!" Jiang Chen turned his head towards the two women.

Gong Lin gently shook her head: "You guys go back. I won't. Yi Chen Group has just started running smoothly, and there's still a lot to do."

"This... Alright then, Lin Lin, thank you for your hard work!" Jiang Chen looked at Gong Lin, filled with guilt.

Gong Lin smiled faintly, "It's no trouble."

After pausing for a moment, her face slightly changed as she said in a low voice, "Jiang Chen, something might have happened with Jinhai."

"What happened?" Jiang Chen was slightly taken aback and looked at Gong Lin, puzzled.

"Sihai Group called me, saying that recently someone from the Li family has risen abruptly and is sweeping through the major powers in Jinhai.

Now, apart from the Cheng family, the Lin family, Boss Zhang, The Four Seas, and the Ye Family—those who have formed an alliance with you and are still putting up a fight—other powers have been already taken over by the Li family.

This morning, people from The Four Seas called again for help, claiming that the Li family issued a final ultimatum. They're convening a Jinhai business community conference tomorrow noon at the newly built Pingchang Hotel by the Li family in Jinhai, to elect the new leader of the Jinhai business world," Gong Lin stated in a grave tone.

Jiang Chen was startled. "The Li family? Which Li family?"

"It's..." Gong Lin fell silent for a moment before continuing, "Li Liyun."

"Her?"

Jiang Chen's eyes narrowed immediately, and after a moment of thought, he slightly frowned and asked, "Lin Lin, didn't you help The Four Seas?"

"I..."

Gong Lin glanced at Yè Yùwǎn and said softly, "My father didn't make a move either. When I asked him why, he said that it was his mistake to break the contract with Yu Wan, but it was also because the people from The Four Seas did not tell him the true situation. He won't assist them with the trouble The Four Seas Investment is facing in Jinhai; if they don't get wiped out, they're lucky. If they do, it's his way of apologizing to Yu Wan!"

"Uncle Gong doesn't need to be so careful. You're my wife, and for Jincheng and the Gong Family, I will definitely help where I can; there's no need for this," Jiang Chen spoke indifferently, "Tell me more about the situation in Jinhai."

"I'm not sure about that. I've been busy with matters in Dingjing recently and haven't paid much attention to Jinhai," Gong Lin said, shaking her head slightly.

Jiang Chen nodded and took out his phone to make a call.

"Hello, Mr. Jiang," came the excited voice of Zhang Long through the receiver.

Jiang Chen asked softly, "Zhang Long, I heard that something happened in Jinhai?"

"Mr. Jiang, I was just discussing with President Cheng and President Lin about calling you for help!" There was a hint of bitterness in Zhang Long's voice.

Jiang Chen apologized, "Sorry, some things have been occupying me lately, and I haven't been able to pay attention to Jinhai's situation. I apologize for that!"

"No, no, no, Mr. Jiang, please don't say that. The fact that you called to inquire after hearing the news is already a great sign of loyalty!" Zhang Long hurriedly replied.

Jiang Chen smiled lightly, "Alright, there's no need for more courtesies. Tell me about Jinhai's current situation."

"Yes!"

Zhang Long's tone grew heavy, "Right now, Jinhai is essentially divided into two alliances: one includes me, President Lin, President Cheng, The Four Seas, and the Jinhai Ye Family.

The other is the alliance formed by the Li family. We... right now, we can only ensure our own safety. Aside from Liying Cosmetics, the other industries of the Jinhai Ye Family have all been swallowed up by the Li family's alliance.

Tomorrow at the Pingchang Hotel, the Li family will make their final move!"

Jiang Chen expressed his dissatisfaction, "Why didn't you call me sooner?"

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