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The next morning, the smog in Beijing dissipated, and it was a rare sunny day.

But for the business community in Beijing, today's sunshine brought little warmth, but rather a chilling cold.

Everyone's mobile phone news feeds, morning financial newspapers, and even the gossip on the streets were dominated by the same explosive news.

Shocking upheaval in a wealthy family! The heir to the Chen Group arrested on suspicion of massive embezzlement!

Father and Son Turn Against Each Other? Chairman Chen He Shows Hesitation, Shedding Tears at the Board Meeting!

Chen's stock price has halved, and the once-powerful business empire may face delisting and liquidation!

Xishan Villa.

The eggs sizzled in the pan, and the air was filled with the aroma of bacon and toast.

Wearing an apron, Bai Jingyou skillfully scooped the perfectly fried sunny-side-up egg into a plate.

"It smells so good..."

A lazy sound came from the stairs.

Jiang Mengyao, wearing a fluffy Pikachu onesie pajama set, with a few messy strands of hair sticking up, and holding the blueprints she hadn't finished looking at last night, drifted into the kitchen like a wandering ghost.

"Wash your hands and eat." Bai Jingyou placed the hot milk on the table and casually tidied her messy hair. "Did you go thieving last night? Your dark circles are so heavy."

"It's all your fault." Jiang Mengyao yawned, sat down at the table, picked up a slice of toast and took a big bite. "I watched that news broadcast last night, it was so exciting. I kept thinking about the Deep Blue Plaza renovation, and the more I thought about it, the more excited I got. I couldn't sleep at all."

She mumbled through her toast, "The internet is in an uproar. Some people are saying Chen Tianyu deserved it, others are saying Chen He is ruthless, and still others are speculating that there's a mastermind behind it all. Tell me, if they knew that 'mastermind' was wearing an apron and frying eggs for his girlfriend, wouldn't their jaws drop?"

Bai Jingyou took off his apron, sat down opposite her, and slowly cut his bacon: "This is what you call keeping your achievements hidden. The Chen family's matter is over. How public opinion develops is the public relations department's job. Our focus now is on receiving the spoils of war."

"That's true." Jiang Mengyao nodded, then suddenly remembered something, her eyes filled with worry. "However... the Chen family has been operating in Beijing for so many years. Even though Chen He is finished, what about the intricate network of relationships behind him... won't they cause us trouble?"

"When the tree falls, the monkeys scatter." Bai Jingyou took a sip of milk, his tone flat. "When Chen He was still in power, those people were friends. Now that the Chen family has fallen, they can't wait to kick him while he's down and sever ties. That's reality."

As we were talking, the phone on the table vibrated.

Bai Jingyou glanced at the screen; the contact name was "older sister."

He raised an eyebrow and answered the phone.

"Hey, sis."

"Bai Jingyou! You brat!" Bai Qing's signature loud voice came from the other end of the phone. Even without speakerphone, Jiang Mengyao could hear it clearly. "You're something else! You've only been in Beijing a few days! First you ruined the Shen family, and now you've demolished the Chen family? Are you trying to tear a hole in the sky in Beijing before you're satisfied?"

Although his tone was fierce, anyone could hear the barely concealed smugness and protectiveness in it.

Bai Jingyou helplessly held his phone a little further away: "Sis, calm down. They attacked first, I was acting in self-defense."

"Stop talking nonsense! How can self-defense prevent someone's own father from sending his own son to jail?" Bai Qing snorted. "Alright, I'm not going to waste my breath on you. Come to Yun Jin Ge on the top floor of the China World Trade Center at noon. I've made a reservation. Since you've caused such a commotion, there are some things I need to tell you in person."

"Okay, shall I take Mengyao with me?"

"Nonsense! If you're not bringing your siblings, you shouldn't come either!" Bai Qing said, then hung up the phone in a huff.

Jiang Mengyao bit the rim of her milk cup, blinking her big eyes: "Is our sister... angry?"

"Her?" Bai Jingyou smiled. "She's probably secretly thrilled. But..."

Bai Jingyou paused, his eyes darkening slightly: "She's contacting me at this time, probably not just for a meal. The Chen family collapsed too quickly, and the waters in the capital are too deep; she's probably heard something."

……

10:00 AM, DeepBlue Technology headquarters.

Since the news of the Chen family's collapse spread, the atmosphere in the entire company has become delicate.

If the employees previously only admired this young boss, now that admiration has transformed into a near-fanatical worship, even mixed with a hint of awe.

When Bai Jingyou walked into the office, all the employees who passed by instinctively straightened their backs, and their greetings were several decibels louder than usual.

Pushing open the door to the CEO's office, Chen Mo was already waiting inside.

Besides him, there was another unexpected person, Bai Qianqian.

This strong woman, known for her calm and rationality, sat on the sofa with a somewhat restrained expression.

Upon seeing Bai Jingyou enter, she immediately stood up.

"President Bai."

"Sit down." Bai Jingyou waved his hand, took off his coat and hung it on the hanger. "We're all family, no need to be so polite. Sister Qianqian, what brings you here today?"

Bai Qianqian gave a bitter smile: "President Bai, hearing you call me 'sister' now sends chills down my spine. The Chen family's fate is clear for all to see. Now, when I look at you, it's like looking at a deity."

She took a deep breath, composed herself, and took a document out of her bag: "Actually, I'm here today to ask you a favor. My company has always been controlled by the Chen family's logistics channels, and raw materials were always blocked from entering Beijing. Now the Chen family's logistics system has collapsed, and I heard it's been taken over by the Ye family. I wanted to ask... if you could help me make a connection?"

Bai Jingyou didn't even glance at the document. He turned to Chen Mo and said, "Call Ye Lingqing and tell her it was me. All of Bai Qianqian's company's logistics needs will be placed on Deep Blue Logistics' VIP priority list, and freight charges will be settled at cost price."

Chen Mo nodded: "Understood, I'll take care of it right away."

Bai Qianqian was stunned. She had prepared a whole host of words, and even prepared to give up some of the company's shares as a condition for the transaction, but she did not expect Bai Jingyou to agree so readily, and even give her "cost price".

"President Bai... this..." Bai Qianqian was somewhat at a loss, "This is not in accordance with the rules, business is business..."

"Here, I set the rules." Bai Jingyou walked behind his desk and sat down, placing his hands on the table. He looked at Bai Qianqian and said, "Back then, no one but me believed in your project. Now that I've invested in you, you're a member of the Deep Blue faction. With the Chen family gone, there are plenty of resources available. Rather than letting those flies outside fight over the food, we'd better feed our own people."

He leaned forward slightly, his gaze intense: "Sister Qianqian, you need to broaden your horizons. From now on, your competitors will no longer be those second- or third-rate workshops. I want you to become the industry leader. Logistics is just a minor matter. I also plan to entrust you with part of the hardware procurement for the intelligent transformation of Deep Blue Plaza. Whether you can handle it or not depends on your abilities."

Bai Qianqian felt her heart pounding wildly, and a surge of heat rushed to her head.

It's not just because of the huge profits, but also because of the feeling of being trusted and supported.

"Don't worry, Ms. Bai!" Bai Qianqian nodded emphatically, her eyes slightly red. "If I can't handle it, I'll pack my bags and get out of here!"

After seeing off the excited Bai Qianqian, Chen Mo closed the door, walked back, and reported in a low voice.

"Young Master, Chen He has already signed the equity transfer agreement. The handover procedures for Deep Blue Plaza are underway, but... we've encountered a small problem."

"explain."

"Several former senior executives of Chen Guang Plaza have gathered a group of security guards and long-time employees, and they're refusing to leave the management office. They claim the Chen family owes them exorbitant severance pay, and if we don't give them an explanation, they'll put up banners and cause trouble, obstructing the renovation team from entering." Chen Mo pushed up his glasses. "Should I call someone over...?"

"No need." Bai Jingyou waved his hand, a cold smile playing on his lips. "They're testing my limits. If I resort to violence, it'll give the media ammunition to say I'm abusing my power; if I give them money, then anyone will dare to bite me in the future."

He took a pen from the drawer and twirled it between his fingers.

"Chen Mo, notify the legal department to investigate the accounts of these executives during their tenure. If that idiot Chen Tianyu could embezzle public funds, how could these seasoned veterans be clean? Find one and send them to jail. As for the ordinary security guards and employees..."

Bai Jingyou paused for a moment, then said, "Tell them that Deep Blue Plaza needs manpower. Those who are willing to stay will be rehired after passing the assessment, with a 20% increase in their base salary. Those who are unwilling to stay should go ask Chen He for their money. Remember, treat executives and ordinary employees differently, and divide and conquer them."

Chen Mo's eyes lit up: "Win some over and punish others? Brilliant! Those executives are always throwing their weight around, and the lower-level employees have long been fed up with it. As long as we give them a taste of their own medicine, those employees will kick the executives out without us even lifting a finger."

"Go get it done." Bai Jingyou glanced at the time. "Get the car ready, let's go to the China World Trade Center."