Ye Qingcheng didn't speak, and neither did Ye Zhiwei. When the girl was in a weaker position between the two, her tears would become a very useful weapon.

With Ye Zhiwei looking so teary-eyed, Ye Qingcheng couldn't bring himself to be tough. "We'll talk about it when we get back."

When Ji Shuli finished paying the bill and came to find Ye Qingcheng, Ye Qingcheng changed his gentle demeanor towards Ye Zhiwei and looked at Ji Shuli sternly, his reprimanding meaning very clear.

Ji Shuli was completely innocent. He raised both hands, winked at Ye Qingcheng, and refused to admit that he had let something slip earlier. He just said pitifully, "This really has nothing to do with me. My little cousin found out on her own. She basically guessed what was wrong with you and forced me to tell her. What could I do? I had no choice."

Ye Qingcheng tapped Ji Shuli on the head and scoffed, "I should have known that if you knew about this, it wouldn't be long before it was announced to the world. Couldn't you have stood your ground? If someone like you fell into the enemy's hands, wouldn't you have confessed everything after a few threats and inducements?"

Ji Shuli grumbled, "How can my little cousin be the same as an enemy? If I were to encounter an enemy, I would definitely remain steadfast in poverty and unyielding in the face of power."

"It's more like Xiao Jiang is unyielding in poverty and power, but you—" Ye Qingcheng had a headache, especially since his little darling seemed to have a lot to say.

Ji Shuli knew in her heart that Ye Qingcheng couldn't go against Ye Zhiwei's wishes.

After getting into the car, he started texting Ye Zhiwei, instructing her to make a scene and force Ye Qingcheng to stop working and go to the hospital immediately.

Ji Shuli: I was wondering why Uncle looked like he had a headache. It turns out it was because you, little cousin, started to exert your power. Keep it up. When you get home, cry your heart out. If Uncle doesn't want to go to the hospital, you cry. If Uncle tries to reason with you, you act unreasonably. Do you understand?

Ye Zhiwei: Heh.

Ji Shuli: Oh, little cousin, I only found out recently. If you're going to be angry, you should be angry with Jiang Jianian. He's the one who knew everything from the beginning. Aren't you being biased by taking your anger out on me?

Ye Zhiwei gave a soft hum, and did glance at Jiang Jianian out of the corner of her eye. Before she could react, Jiang Jianian silently took Ye Zhiwei's hand in the car.

Ye Zhiwei: ...This person is really bold, her father is right there.

Ye Zhiwei quietly pulled the item away from Jiang Jianian, and even glared at him as she did so.

Although Ye Zhiwei eventually learned about Ye Qingcheng's illness from Ji Shuli, she didn't forget that Jiang Jianian had also kept many things from her, especially knowing that Jiang Jianian was in charge of Ye Qingcheng's clinical trials. Ye Zhiwei still had many questions that Jiang Jianian needed to tell her.

But now her thoughts are the same as Ji Shuli's; she hopes Ye Qingcheng will go to the hospital for chemotherapy and stop working.

Upon arriving at the Ye family's residence, the group went to the main hall.

Ye Zhiwei didn't want to beat around the bush anymore. After Ye Qingcheng sat down, she said directly, "Dad, you should rest for one more night and go to the hospital for chemotherapy and other treatments tomorrow."

Ye Qingcheng asked, "Your cousin can at least ask for my opinion, but you've already made a decision for me without even asking Dad?"

"Because I don't want to ask Dad's opinion anymore." Ye Zhiwei looked directly at Ye Qingcheng and continued, "We're not short of money, so why are you risking your life for it? If Dad is going to leave this money to me, then let me tell you clearly, I won't take it. If you don't receive proper treatment because of this company, I'll donate the whole company. If you don't get treatment, there are many patients like you waiting for treatment—"

"You child..."

Ye Zhiwei grew angrier the more she thought about it. She could hold back just now, but as soon as this topic came up, she started crying and lecturing Ye Qingcheng, "What kind of father are you? You refuse to see a doctor when you're sick, just to earn money. What's the use of earning money? Is money more valuable than your health? Fine, since that's how Dad teaches me, then I won't see a doctor when I'm sick in the future either, just to save money."

Ye Zhiwei not only said hurtful things to Ye Qingcheng, but also had tears streaming down her face with red eyes. She looked at Ye Qingcheng pitifully, and the harsher her words were, the more aggrieved and pitiful she looked. After a series of actions, Ye Qingcheng was both angry and amused. After a long while, he finally said, "Then tell Dad what the company can do."

"Can't the company function without you? You've been running the company, grasping the big picture. After all these years, hasn't the management team improved at all? You should just rest. We still have Jiang Jianian and me, and if all else fails, we have your cousin. If we really need your advice, we'll definitely tell you right away. Anyway, the company might decline, but it won't just collapse all at once. Wait until you've recovered, then come back to manage it and help it rise to its peak again, okay?" Ye Zhiwei said firmly, "But until you're fully recovered, you don't need to worry about the company. You should focus on resting and recuperating."

Ye Qingcheng remained silent.

Ye Zhiwei immediately cried even harder, as if she would keep crying until Ye Qingcheng gave in if he didn't agree.

Seeing his daughter crying like this, Ye Qingcheng finally said after a long while, "Managing a company is not that simple. You have to manage it well. This is the culmination of your father's life's work."

"Does this mean... you agreed?" Ye Zhiwei immediately understood Ye Qingcheng's meaning and asked in surprise.

Ye Qingcheng sighed, pinched Ye Zhiwei's nose, and said irritably, "With all this threatening, crying, and playing the victim, how could I refuse? It was all to save the best for you..."

"This money isn't the best thing. For me, Dad, your good health is the most important thing!"

"You..." Ye Qingcheng looked helpless. He patted Ye Zhiwei's shoulder and sighed heavily. "I'll go to the company for a meeting tomorrow morning to arrange the follow-up matters, and then go to the hospital in the afternoon. Don't you still have exams? Get some rest early tonight, and study hard when you get to school. Your cousin will take care of everything else for me."

She didn't believe Ye Qingcheng would actually go to the hospital on his own while she was away. Ye Zhiwei rejected Ye Qingcheng's suggestion and said directly, "Now that Yanda University has suspended classes, most students are studying in the library and study rooms. I've decided to study at home and go back to school when the exams are coming up."

Ye Qingcheng's mind was completely blocked by Ye Zhiwei, and he was speechless for a moment when facing his daughter.

Ji Shuli watched silently from the side. Every time Ye Zhiwei shed a tear, Ye Qingcheng's attitude softened a little. The more aggrieved Ye Zhiwei's tone was and the more her eyes reddened, the more Ye Qingcheng agreed to anything. The whole process of Ye Zhiwei persuading Ye Qingcheng took less than half an hour. This made Ji Shuli, who had previously tried her best to persuade Ye Qingcheng but failed, unable to help but marvel: Indeed, it is my little cousin's tears that have a strong enough effect.