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The further you go into the city center, the more eerily quiet the night becomes.

There are no towering office buildings in this area, only rolling hills with gray tiles and red walls.

The locust trees along the roadside cast shadows, and the occasional passing car's license plate was enough to make the traffic police salute before letting it go.

Ye Lingqing's private residence is located in this quiet area.

It's not one of those nouveau riche villas that practically scream "I'm rich!" on the gate, but a proper three-courtyard siheyuan (traditional courtyard house).

There wasn't even a security guard at the entrance; only two middle-aged men in cloth shoes stood guard over the vermilion gate, their eyes sharper than eagles.

Bai Jingyou got out of the car, tossed the car keys to the valet, and straightened his collar.

"Young Master Bai, Miss is waiting for you in the East Warm Pavilion."

The middle-aged man bowed slightly and led Bai Jingyou through the corridor.

Instead of those tacky peonies and peonies, there were several old pomegranate trees in the yard, and under the trees was a large water tank with koi carp.

This place exudes a unique air of sophistication and arrogance.

Pushing open the carved wooden door of the East Warm Pavilion, a faint scent of sandalwood wafted out. The underfloor heating was burning brightly, instantly making one forget the late spring chill outside.

Bai Jingyou had just stepped one foot in when he stopped.

There were two people sitting on the daybed inside the room.

The woman on the left, dressed in a silk cheongsam and holding a purple clay teapot, with a languid posture, is none other than Ye Lingqing, the hostess for tonight.

And the one on the right...

The woman sitting cross-legged, peeling oranges without any regard for her image, leaving orange peels scattered all over the table, was none other than his older sister, Bai Qing, who should have been resting at the hotel.

"You're here?" Bai Qing glanced up at him, casually broke off half an orange and handed it to him. "Try it. Ye Lingqing's oranges are pretty good. I heard they're air-shipped from Guangdong and Guangxi."

Bai Jingyou took the orange, his expression somewhat subtle: "Sis, what are you doing here?"

"Why can't I be here?" Bai Qing wiped her hands, her tone matter-of-fact. "Do you think I've been shopping in the capital every day for the past two weeks?"

Bai Jingyou looked at Ye Lingqing.

Ye Lingqing took a sip of tea, a playful smile playing on her lips: "What, Young Master Bai, are you surprised? Of course, I also hope that I have someone to help me. Business in the capital isn't that easy."

Bai Jingyou's doubts were instantly resolved.

No wonder Bai Qing always let him do as he pleased in the capital, and even managed to cover for him at crucial moments.

So these two have been allies for a long time.

This isn't a solo effort; it's clearly the sisterhood supporting her from behind.

"Alright, stop standing, sit down." Bai Qing patted the seat next to him. "I didn't call you here today to catch up. Ling Qing is very interested in your piece of land."

Bai Jingyou sat down, placed the oranges on the table, and instantly switched his gaze to negotiation mode.

"Rotten land?" Bai Jingyou smiled. "Miss Ye is quite well-informed."

"The West City Logistics Park is riddled with karst caves underground." Ye Lingqing put down her teacup, her slender fingers tapping lightly on her knee. "This news is still top secret, but I estimate it will reach the ears of those people at the State-owned Assets Supervision and Administration Commission by tomorrow morning. The Jiang family will be severely injured, if not wiped out."

She leaned forward slightly, her beautiful eyes fixed on Bai Jingyou: "Bai Jingyou, you're ruthless. With this one stab, the Jiang family's credit system in the infrastructure field has completely collapsed. However, relying on that nouveau riche Feng Rui and that spoiled brat Li family, you can't finish this piece of fat."

"So, Miss Ye wants to get involved?"

"It's not just about getting involved." Ye Lingqing took a document from the display shelf behind her and pushed it in front of Bai Jingyou. "If the Jiang family gets into trouble, it will inevitably cause a shock in the business circle of Beijing. There's also the pressure from the media and the regulatory authorities. Feng Rui can't withstand it, and that old man from the Li family is even more cunning. He might not be willing to fight to the death for you."

Bai Jingyou glanced down at the document.

This is a detailed media relations plan and an internal consultation document from regulators.

Simply put, as long as Bai Jingyou agrees, the Ye family can characterize the Jiang family's matter as commercial fraud and control public opinion to focus on killing the Jiang family without harming the industry.

This is both providing protection and a pledge of loyalty.

"Conditions?" Bai Jingyou asked succinctly.

"After the Jiang family falls, I want 30% of the logistics lines in the western part of the city," Ye Lingqing demanded exorbitantly. "In addition, the Ye family will lead the next round of financing for Deep Blue Technology."

Bai Jingyou gently stroked the rim of the teacup with his fingers, without answering immediately.

Thirty percent of the profits are from dedicated logistics lines, which means a large portion of future profits will be distributed to them.

As for financing, it involves relinquishing a portion of control of DeepBlue Technology.

This woman's appetite is no smaller than Zhao Hongtu's.

"Twenty percent." Bai Jingyou suddenly spoke, his tone leaving no room for argument. "It's too early to talk about financing now. DeepBlue Technology doesn't need the money right now."

"Twenty percent is too little." Ye Lingqing frowned slightly.

"That's quite a lot." Bai Jingyou pointed to Bai Qing beside him. "My sister's share hasn't been calculated yet. Miss Ye, one shouldn't be too greedy. Besides, what I'm giving you is more than just profit."

"Oh?" Ye Lingqing raised an eyebrow. "What else can you give me?"

Bai Jingyou leaned back in his chair, his eyes deep: "An opportunity for the Ye family to transform from investors into market makers."

"Once I've finished repairing the road, as one of the earliest road builders, anyone who wants to drive on this road will have to defer to you. Isn't that kind of power more appealing than a little bit of profit sharing?"

Ye Lingqing fell silent.

Looking at the man in front of her, who was several years younger than her, she felt a strange flutter in her heart.

It wasn't romantic love, but the excitement of meeting a worthy opponent.

This ability to make empty promises is simply top-notch.

The key point is that this pancake smells really good.

"Deal." Ye Lingqing extended her hand, a slight smile playing on her lips. "Twenty percent for both. However, I reserve the right of first refusal regarding the financing."

The two hands clasped together in the air.

A deal involving billions of dollars in assets was finalized amidst the pervasive smell of orange peels in the room.

"Alright, that's enough business." Bai Qing patted the crumbs off his hands and said lazily, "Ling Qing, what about what Uncle Chen asked you to deliver? Don't hide it anymore."

Upon hearing the name Uncle Chen, Bai Jingyou's gaze instantly hardened.

Chen He.

The real highlight of the evening was that Confucian businessman who crushed Zhao Hongtu with just a few words at the banquet.

Ye Lingqing toned down her aggressive demeanor and became serious.

"President Chen reviewed DeepBlue Supply Chain's real-time data this afternoon," Ye Lingqing said slowly. "He spoke highly of your decentralized warehouse scheduling algorithm. His exact words were, 'The younger generation is truly formidable.'"

"Mr. Chen, you flatter me."

"This isn't just polite talk." Ye Lingqing shook her head. "The Chen Group is currently expanding its overseas business in Southeast Asia. The logistics environment there is even more chaotic than in China, full of warlords and small factions. Mr. Chen's point is that if you can stabilize the situation in Beijing within three months, it will prove that this system can operate reliably even in turbulent times..."

Ye Lingqing paused for a moment, then threw out the real bait: "The Chen family is willing to open up the port and warehousing resources of the entire Southeast Asia region and connect them to the Deep Blue system."

Bai Jingyou's heart skipped a beat.

If taking over the Jiang family was like gaining a foothold in the capital, then accessing the Chen family's overseas resources was like giving DeepBlue Technology wings!

This is not just a business partnership; it's Chen He choosing a successor.

He is choosing an agent who can help him manage his new era logistics empire.

"Please thank President Chen for me." Bai Jingyou suppressed the turmoil in his heart, his tone remaining calm. "Three months is too long. I will give President Chen a satisfactory answer within a month."

"A month?" Ye Lingqing was taken aback. "Are you sure? Although the Jiang family has connections, their influence is still deeply entrenched..."

"That was before."

Bai Jingyou stood up and walked to the window. Outside, a waning moon hung on the treetops, cold and aloof.

"When the sun rises tomorrow, the building materials industry in Beijing will no longer belong to the Jiang family."

……

It was 11 p.m. when I left the Ye residence.

Bai Qing didn't leave with Bai Jingyou; she clearly planned to stay at her best friend's place to catch up tonight.

Bai Jingyou sat in the back seat of the Maybach, rubbing his slightly throbbing temples. Tonight had been incredibly informative, but the gains were astonishing.

With the Ye family providing cover in terms of public opinion and official channels, coupled with Feng Rui and Li He's commercial siege, the collapse of the Jiang family empire is now imminent.

"Chen Mo," Bai Jingyou suddenly spoke.

"Boss, I'm here."

"Notify Lin Lanfeng to expand the system." Bai Jingyou looked at the street scene rushing past the window, his eyes gleaming with ambition. "Triple the server's capacity. Also, have him begin developing multilingual versions, especially for Southeast Asian languages."

Chen Mo tightened his grip on the steering wheel for a moment, then calmly replied, "Understood. Boss, are we heading out to sea?"

"Soon."

Bai Jingyou closed his eyes, and the intricate business map appeared in his mind.

"But before that, we have to sweep up the trash in front of our house."

My phone suddenly vibrated.

It's a news notification.

[Breaking News: Ground collapse at Phase II of the Chengxi Logistics Park project, causing three warehouses under construction to tilt. No casualties have been reported so far, but an expert team has been urgently deployed...]

Bai Jingyou stared at the screen, a cold smile curving his lips.

That old fox Feng Rui acted even faster than expected.

The show is about to begin.

......

The atmosphere in the study of the Jiang family's old house was so heavy it was almost palpable.

On the priceless rosewood table sat the freshly printed morning newspaper, its front-page headline printed in striking boldface: "Foundation Collapse at Chengxi Logistics Park: Natural Disaster or Man-Made Catastrophe? Jiang Group Embroiled in Quality Scandal."

"Snapped!"

A purple clay teacup was smashed against the wall and shattered into pieces.

The scalding hot tea spilled all over the floor, and no one dared to go and clean it up.

Jiang Han stood in the center of the study, his chest heaving violently, his once handsome face now twisted into a somewhat ferocious expression.

He hadn't changed out of his pajamas yet, and was clutching his phone tightly in his hand, the screen displaying dozens of missed calls.

"They're all mad dogs! They're all mad dogs who kick me when I'm down!" Jiang Han roared, kicking over a mahogany chair next to him. "Those people who were calling me brothers yesterday aren't answering their phones today! And those bloodsuckers at the bank, they've been chasing me for loans since early this morning!"