Great Power Reclamation

Chapter 2888 Business Empire
When Ye Mao received Er Sha's call, he had just finished a meeting. After his promotion, he spent less time going to the grassroots level and more time in various meetings.

This made him somewhat uncomfortable, after all, he was still young, full of energy, and eager to make a name for himself.

His aunts, Ye Yuji and Wang Honghua, both doted on him and offered him much guidance, which finally calmed him down.

With higher status comes greater power and more responsibilities. Each meeting may determine the direction of a region or even the entire country.

Compared to that, the responsibility of leading by example in desertification control and farming is naturally much greater.

His second uncle never interfered in his affairs. He was an extremely self-disciplined person and now holds a high position of power, so he is careful to avoid suspicion.

However, Second Aunt Cui Cui remained as close as ever, feeling that since her sister-in-law was not in the capital, she had directly taken over the role of her mother.

She completely ignored her husband Ye Yufan's reminder.

"So what if you're a leader? Does being a leader mean you have to be ruthless and heartless? Did you just spring from a rock?"

Ye Yufan couldn't do anything about his wife. Now that she was a retired woman, she didn't care about any rules and regulations anymore, and only cared about trivial family matters.

Ye Shan's son already has two children, but his daughter-in-law, Nao Nao, hasn't changed much in personality. Rather than her taking care of the children, most of the time, it's the children who are playing with her.

Now she holds a position at her younger brother's company. Rather than saying she's working, it's more accurate to say that her older brother, Ye Feng, is indirectly giving her an income to supplement the family income.

In fact, Ye Mao's rapid promotion was not only due to his own achievements, but also inseparable from his relatives and the power behind them.

After all, officialdom is a place where seniority matters, and sometimes the more capable you are, the more you are suppressed. There's no way around it; you're likely to block other people's paths.

Ye Mao thought about Er Sha and the others wanting to film their father, but did not object. The older he got, the more he felt his father's greatness.

He single-handedly created the Warrior Group, and today, several of the Warrior Group's flagship products stand at the top of the world.

This is something to be proud of for China, especially the new energy project of the Warrior Group, which is now being carried out with great momentum, shocking the entire West.

It's true that they are developed, but the rise of new energy sources is destined to change many things, and many of the things they possess will become worthless.

Just like Nokia and Kodak in the past, they went from being global giants to being ignored, simply because of technological changes.

That's why the West is desperately trying to stop it and has begun to impose a ban.

Although Ye Feng established the Future Progressive Party in the United States and gained his own voice, he curbed this momentum.

But everyone understands that this is only one reason; another important reason is the chips used by Junken Electromechanical.

If a trade war really breaks out, and the Warrior Group stops exporting chips, the consequences will be unbearable for everyone.

Ye Mao walked out of the conference room, and the low murmurs of the attendees echoed in the corridor.

The post-promotion meeting was lengthy and abstract, and it determined the direction of rivers thousands of miles away and the rise and fall of industries.

He subconsciously touched his pocket, where he used to carry a headscarf to protect against the wind and sand and a well-worn water bottle, but now only a cold metal business card remained.

A slight discomfort, like the cool breeze of early autumn outside the window, crept into the neatly pressed collar of his suit.

My phone vibrated; it was Ersha's familiar, loud voice with a Northwestern accent coming through the receiver.

"Boss! I have some big news to report to you! We old brothers have decided to make a TV series about Uncle Ye! His legendary life is such that if we don't record it, we'll be letting down our generation and future generations!"

Ersha's voice was like a warm current carrying sand, instantly dispelling the heavy atmosphere in the conference room.

Ye Mao's lips curled up slightly, as if he could see his father, Ye Yuze, walking silently through the endless yellow sand.

That figure was the goal he strived to achieve in his youth.

Now, as his position rises higher and higher, he truly understands the immense weight that lies beneath that silence—

Single-handedly, he ignited a spark called the "Warrior Group" in the northwestern border region.

“Take good care of Dad’s affairs. If you need any support, just let me know.”

Ye Mao's reply was concise and carried an undeniable force. After hanging up, he walked to the window.

As dusk settles, the lights on Chang'an Avenue come on, and the traffic flows like a river of light.

Beneath this calm and prosperous facade lies a breathtaking power struggle among nations.

The Warrior Group, especially the Junken Electromechanical Company, which controls the cutting-edge chips that are the lifeline of global technology, and the new energy empire that makes Western traditional energy giants uneasy, are the strongest cards in China's hand in this game.

The West has considered imposing a ban, but each time, a force from across the ocean, like an invisible giant hand, skillfully defuses or withstands the pressure.

Ye Mao knew that the core of this force was his elder brother, Ye Feng.

At the same moment, on the other side of the world, in Manhattan, New York, the top floor of the Brothers Group headquarters seemed to float above a dazzling galaxy.

Ye Feng stood in front of the panoramic floor-to-ceiling window, his gaze calmly sweeping over the city that never sleeps below.

He is no longer the young man who ventured into America with ideals and wildness.

Time and the responsibility of ruling a vast empire have refined him, making him as refined as the cup of top-quality coffee from a South American estate in his hand.

Rich, profound, with a subtle, almost imperceptible bittersweet aftertaste.

His chief assistant, Emily, silently slid into the room and handed over an encrypted briefing:
1. Fox Group’s star anchors recently reported in a rare "objective" tone during prime time on a naval base upgrade plan championed by state legislator Lucy Hamilton, emphasizing its "key role" in local jobs and defense technology innovation.

Senator Lucy (a senior Republican hawk) said she was "very pleased" with the result.

2. The Senate Commerce Committee is deliberating behind closed doors on a draft bill known as the “National Critical Technology Protection Act.”

One of the stringent licensing provisions for the export of specific chip manufacturing equipment was modified by Senator Ye Yuze (Ye Feng's fourth uncle, a moderate Republican leader) with the addition of a key buffer clause stating that "the stability of the global supply chain needs to be comprehensively assessed."

This means that if the Future Warrior Group were to encounter an extreme blockade, Junken Electromechanical would have more "legitimate" room for maneuver in its countermeasures (such as cutting off chip supplies).
3. **Haitang Fruit** has released its latest quarterly global shipment report, showing a record-breaking market share.

The European regulator’s antitrust investigation into its “monopoly” has slowed significantly after pressure from several key members of parliament controlled by the Future Progressive Party (FPP).

4. **Congresswoman Susie White** sent a draft amendment to the new regulations on internet platform responsibility, focusing on users' right to know about their data, which is highly aligned with the core interests of Facebook, a subsidiary of the Brothers Group. She expressed confidence in its ability to be coordinated and passed within the party.

5. **Brother Capital**'s acquisition negotiations for a North American shale gas giant have entered the final stage.

Pan-American Insurance's large pool of funds provides it with a solid foundation.

Ye Feng's slender fingers swiped across the tablet, and the information flowed rapidly into his deep eyes as he processed, integrated, and made decisions.

"In response to Senator Lucy, FPP will provide her with the support she needs in the vote on the naval base budget bill. In return, please maintain her 'objective and prudent' attitude at next week's hearing on subsidies to our new energy subsidiary."

His voice was calm and emotionless. “Tell Uncle Si that the buffer clause was well done. Ask him to continue monitoring the follow-up process to ensure that the concept isn’t misinterpreted. Also, send a bottle of his favorite single malt whisky to his office for me.”

“Susie’s suggestion is excellent. Let our legal and policy teams fully cooperate with her to amend the draft. Tell Zuckerberg (Facebook’s nominal CEO) that he owes Congresswoman Susie a favor this time.”

Ye Feng paused, his gaze falling on a profile photo of Susie focused on her work, which was included in the appendix to his proposal. His hard lines softened for a moment. "Send the data from Haitangguo to Eric (CEO of Haitangguo) and have him prepare a press release on 'full market competition and free consumer choice,' to be released on Fox's technology channel at the appropriate time to counteract antitrust noise. The Lehman Brothers acquisition should proceed as planned, and Pan Am's financial support must be in place."

One instruction after another was clearly issued. Emily quickly took notes, knowing that behind each seemingly mundane instruction from her boss lay transactions worth tens of billions of dollars, far-reaching policy directions, and a sophisticated network covering the core of Western power.

Ye Feng is at the core of this network, supported by the irreplaceable hard power of the domestic warrior group (chips, new energy), while the warp and weft of this network are the capital, public opinion and data hegemony of the Brothers Group, a super behemoth that integrates finance (Brothers Capital, Pan-American Insurance), media, technology (Haitangguo, Facebook) and energy.

**The fourth one (Senator Ye Yujie)** has deep roots and strong mediation skills within the Republican Party.

**Susie** is a voice and a banner of idealism within the progressive camp of the Democratic Party.

Lucy represents a pragmatic bargainer within the Republican conservative wing.

And the FPP, a growing force within the House of Representatives—these "four pillars" are like the four corners of a chessboard, precisely positioned by Ye Feng, a top-tier chess player, echoing each other and permeating his will into every breath of Capitol Hill.

Washington, D.C., Capitol Hill. An old oak door shuts out the outside world's hustle and bustle.

In an office adorned with eagle badges and filled with the scent of leather and cigars, the fourth brother had just finished a phone call.

The other party was a heavyweight figure within the Republican Party, and his words subtly probed recent rumors that some within the party wanted to push for restrictions on foreign (especially clearly targeted) acquisitions of media outlets.

“Hank, my old friend,” the fourth brother’s voice carried the tact and sincerity characteristic of a politician.

"Brother News' in-depth reporting in Guizhou, especially its focus on the recovery of local small businesses and agricultural innovation, has won the hearts of many people."

“A blanket restriction will first and foremost harm voters’ right to information and right to know, as well as those hardworking local employees.”

"I believe that strengthening the efficiency and transparency of the national security review mechanism itself is the fundamental solution and can better uphold the principle of fair competition that we advocate... Of course, this is just my humble opinion. Golf this weekend? I would be honored."

He put down the receiver, leaned back in his large leather chair, and rubbed his throbbing temples. His gaze behind his glasses was sharp but weary.

His role was that of the Ye family as the "stabilizing force" and "gatekeeper of interests" within the Republican Party.

Every such dialogue is a dance on a knife's edge, requiring both the preservation of partisan interests and the safeguarding of core family interests.

His influence stems from the prestige and connections he has built up over decades of political maneuvering, and even more so from the vast family behind him that can provide almost unlimited resources (legal political donations, constituency development, and public opinion support).

He looked out the window at the iconic dome of Parliament Hill and recalled the days many years ago in Boston when he and his older brother Ye Yuze were wielding hoes together, as if it were a lifetime ago.

Meanwhile, on the other side of the Capitol, a heated hearing on the future of clean energy has just concluded.

Congresswoman Susie White calmly tidied the documents. Despite the aggressive questioning from the oil tycoon's top lawyers and the calls for an "immediate revolution" from her own radical faction, she remained composed and professional.

She cited a wealth of detailed data and case studies, many of which were directly derived from the photovoltaic miracle created by **Warrior Group** in the Gobi Desert in China and the smart grid project promoted by **Brothers New Energy** in North America.

“The transformation must be gradual, technology-driven, and take into full account the smooth transition of the job market.” Her voice was clear and inspiring.

"We need to embrace the future, but not at the expense of ordinary workers' livelihoods today. The successful practice of the Warrior Group in China proves that efficient, stable, and affordable new energy solutions are feasible; the key lies in policy guidance and industrial synergy."

Her arguments won the approval of many centrist lawmakers, and Brother News' cameras keenly captured her confident figure.

Back in her office, Susie took off her suit jacket and let out a weary sigh.

The assistant handed Ye Feng's team a briefing on the Internet Platform Act.

She quickly glanced through the document, her delicate brows furrowing slightly. Some provisions of the bill were indeed too harsh.

She picked up a pen, marked several key points, and pondered how to find a balance between protecting user privacy and encouraging technological innovation, while also persuading her party colleagues.

She understood that without Ye Feng and the resources of her brother group (especially Facebook), she could not have reached this position so quickly.

But her environmental philosophy and concern for vulnerable groups are the core of her being, and cannot be completely compromised. This subtle tension is a lesson she must face every day.

The traffic on Chang'an Avenue gradually thinned out. Ye Mao sat in the car on his way back to his residence, closing his eyes to rest.

The vehicle's briefing system murmured international news, interspersed with updates on the US Congress's debate over export controls on a certain technology, a state receiving a huge defense budget allocation, and news of the Progressive Party's potential increase in seats in the midterm elections.

These seemingly scattered fragments were automatically pieced together in Ye Mao's mind.

He seemed to see his elder brother, Ye Feng, manipulating the torrent of money from Brothers Capital, the massive wave of public opinion from Brothers News Corporation, and the technological and social hegemony built by Haitangguo and Facebook, all from the top floor of Manhattan, like a chess player.

In the old corridors of Capitol Hill, the fourth uncle, in the manner of a Republican bigwig, cleared obstacles for the family's business reach (especially sensitive media and technology investments).

Under the spotlight of parliament, Susie uses progressive ideas as her weapon while skillfully protecting the borders of the Ye Feng Empire.

Members of the Future Progressive Party (FPP) precisely cast their votes, representing Ye Feng's will, on the House of Representatives' voting buttons.

Traditional politicians like Lucy, bound by interests, become powerful pawns on the chessboard.

The core driving force behind all of this originates from within China. It stems from the Warrior Group, founded by Ye Yuze, whose chips control the global technological lifeline and whose green power is disrupting the old energy landscape.

What Ye Feng has built overseas is a super complex with capital as its flesh and blood, media as its mouthpiece, technology as its skeleton, and politics as its nerves.

It is like a symbiotic growing in the heart of the West, powerful enough to influence its decisions and even dictate the formulation of its rules.

When the West attempts to use the big stick of trade war against the warrior's new energy, Ye Feng can exert pressure through Brother News, delay or even amend the bill in Congress through FPP and Lucy, and carry out precise countermeasures by restricting chip exports.

It gave China an additional sharp sword forged from within the enemy's own ranks when dealing with Western encirclement.

The car drove into the quiet courtyard. Ye Mao got out of the car and looked up at the night sky over Beijing. The stars were sparse, but the ground beneath his feet felt solid.

He missed the sandstorms of the Northwest, his second aunt Cui Cui's unruly nagging, and his cousin Ye Shan's exasperated yet helpless expression when his wife nagged him.

It was these roots, full of life and warmth, that nourished the towering tree called "Ye Family".

Father Ye Yuze is the silent tree planter, and elder brother Ye Feng is the pioneer who stretches the branches to incredible heights amidst the storms of foreign lands.

Fourth Uncle was the mediator who fought for space for the roots in the jungle of power, while he himself... Ye Mao took a deep breath of the slightly cool air, and his eyes became sharp and steady again.

He was in the halls of power, protecting the very foundation and future of this land.

The eldest brother wields his power amidst turbulent overseas markets, safeguarding not only the family's but also the nation's expansion space.

The two brothers, one working in the inner circle and the other in the outer, are connected by blood and share the same responsibilities. This game of chess spanning the Pacific Ocean, though played silently, concerns the fate of the nation and the family.

Ye Mao pushed open the door, and was greeted by warm lights and the laughter of his family.

Ouyang Xue rushed over with her son and they both clung to him.

The solemnity on his face quietly faded, but deep in his eyes, the sense of responsibility and vigor belonging to the Ye family men burned silently like an inextinguishable flame in the crucible of the warrior group.

The world is vast, the game is treacherous, but the ones making the moves are the Ye family. The story is far from over.

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