Chapter 35 "The Real and Fake Heiresses" The real heiress will sit on the judging panel (Chapter 18...)

Over the years, the Ye family has undergone tremendous changes.

Once a seed of doubt is planted, it will surely take root and sprout.

Originally, it was Ye's father who unilaterally suspected Ye Da and Ye Er, but under his high-pressure tactics, Ye Da and Ye Er finally fought back!

With Ye Xiqing's "reminder," Ye's father was naturally not going to let his two sons turn the tables, so he won the battle.

However, the "betrayal" of his two sons, coupled with his own advanced age, caused Mr. Ye to fall ill.

This made Ye San, who suddenly became the sole "pillar" of the family, extremely proud.

Born as the youngest child, he had no chance of inheriting the family business, unlike his two older brothers.

But unexpectedly, the blessed don't need to be busy; being born at the right time is worse than being born early.

His two older brothers were cut off from him and sent abroad. His father was getting old and unable to create a new heir. The Ye family business naturally fell to him.

He obtained everything almost effortlessly, so he was naturally in a good mood and went home every day to fawn over his father, who was in a bad mood.

Whether his father's mood would improve or worsen upon seeing him is hard to say.

Mr. Ye sat in a wheelchair, being pushed by a caregiver to sunbathe in the glass greenhouse in the courtyard.

Upon seeing Ye San grinning broadly beside him, he felt a surge of inexplicable anger.

But after losing his two sons and falling ill himself, he dared not vent his anger on his only son and could only endure Ye San's harassment with resentment.

Upon seeing the people approaching from afar, she finally revealed a joyful expression: "Qingqing, Li'er, you're back too!"

Ye Xiqing helped Ye Xueli over by the shoulder, and when she saw Ye's father, she said, "Dad, I've come back to see you."

In my heart, it is actually—

Seeing that Dad is sick again, I feel so useless. I wish a cure for Dad's illness could be developed soon.

Upon hearing this, Mr. Ye was so moved that tears welled up in his eyes.

She truly is her father's sweet little darling! She's such a good daughter! Completely different from those ungrateful sons!

Seeing how happy Ye's father was, Ye San pouted unhappily.

She's really good at making people happy; she doesn't even open her mouth.

But what's the use of trying to make her happy? She's a woman, can the Ye family still give her anything?

A woman who's going to get married sooner or later won't have children with the surname Ye. What good is it if she's lovable?

Feeling extremely superior, Ye San greeted her casually, "Little sister's back, and she brought Li'er along too. What's wrong? Did you have another fight with Qin Nian and went back to your parents' house?"

Before this, Ye Xueli had kept her head down and remained silent. Upon hearing this, she raised her head, revealing a pair of eyes that were red and swollen from crying.

She looked at Ye's father with a wronged expression, and then suddenly burst into tears, sobbing as she leaned on his wheelchair and cried out, "Dad, I don't want to be with Qin Nian anymore, I want a divorce!"

Both Ye's father and Ye San were stunned: "Why the sudden talk of divorce?"

Ye Xiqing, acting like a good older sister, helped her to a chair and calmly said, "It really couldn't go on like this. When I got there, it had already reached the point of taking action."

"Moreover, my Qingqing Technology is planning to acquire Qin Nian's Nianxing Technology. The two companies have never been able to get along peacefully, so it's better to cut ties now."

Ye Xueli is not his biological daughter, and given what Ye Xiqing said, Ye's father naturally had no objection.

But what will Ye Xueli, this divorced adopted daughter, do after she comes back?

Ye Xiqing then calmly said, "Let Xue Li go to the company and take a look."

Which company?

"Of course it's the Ye family's company. My Qingqing Technology requires managers to have some professional knowledge. Xue Li is already a bit late to want to enter the industry."

Ye San immediately objected: "But what does Ye Xueli know! She's just a lousy dancer, what does she know about running a company!"

Ye Xiqing, however, disagreed: "Do you think you're really capable just because you have a foreign certificate? Xue Li graduated from X University properly, and she got in while practicing dance. I don't even want to comment on your level."

"Running a company isn't about having a diploma! What does Ye Xueli, a rich young lady, know!"

“I’m a young lady too. I’ve already started my own business, while you’re still at home sponging off your parents. How dare you say that?”

"What you're doing... what you're doing... I don't even want to talk about it, you know what's going on!"

"What number? I don't know. Tell me if you dare."

"Alright! Alright!" Seeing that the matters of "listening to one's inner voice" and "rebirth" were about to be revealed, Ye's father quickly stopped him.

Looking at Ye Xueli, he made a decisive decision without the slightest hesitation: "Okay, if that's what your sister says, then let's do it this way. Dad will arrange for you to join the company tomorrow."

Ye Xueli immediately thanked her father, but Ye San jumped up and down in a frenzy: "Why! She's an adopted daughter you picked up, who stole your life as a pampered young lady for 18 years. Don't you hate her? And you still want to help her get into the company!"

"That's what I wanted to ask my brother too. He said he loved me like his own sister, but now he keeps calling me an adopted daughter!"

"Why am I an adopted daughter? Why is my sister living away from home? Isn't it all because of the mistakes you made back then, brother!"

Ye San froze on the spot, only then realizing that even Ye Xueli had stood up and was arguing with her.

Despite the brother's lack of friendship and the sister's disrespect, the two true leaders of the Ye family remained remarkably calm, sitting in their chairs and even having the leisure to enjoy a drink.

True apex predators don't need to hunt themselves, but to maintain the stability of their dominance, it's best for their subordinates to fight each other.

Father Ye glanced at Ye Xiqing, who was equally relaxed beside him. He wondered if she had truly accepted Ye Xueli as her younger sister out of a saintly heart, or if her skill in managing people had become so adept that it was instinctive, and she could naturally bring all of this together without having to think about it.

But at least it solved one of his worries. He was worried about his two older sons, and naturally he was worried about his younger son as well. If he could really train a sword that could go head-to-head with Ye San, that would be wonderful!

As for the true heir in the future, Ye's father looked at Ye Xiqing.

If only his daughter were a son...

Ye Xiqing smiled at the complicated look in her father's eyes and brought the refreshing papaya milkshake to her lips.

Surely no one still thinks they can compete with her at this point?

...

The collaboration between the Yip Group and Qingqing Technology is exciting for everyone.

Although almost everyone knows that Ye Xiqing is the Ye family's lost and then powerfully returned heiress, Ye Xiqing has never allowed the Ye Group to be associated with Qingqing Technology, and has strictly prohibited the Ye Group from making any publicity such as "the ingredients in their skincare products come from Qingqing Technology".

But today the two companies have actually partnered!

Since its inception, Qingqing Technology has been committed to researching women's health. Dysmenorrhea medication is the first product, but not the last. As a team composed entirely of women, from capital to research personnel, this team has been dedicated to researching gynecological diseases.

It's rare for a pharmaceutical company to so openly focus on women's health, but the feeling of being flattered is quite nice.

Qingqing Technology acts like a catfish, forcing other pharmaceutical companies to upgrade their drugs specifically for women, or else they'll have to give up the women's market.

As is well known, women make up half of the human population.

Although other pharmaceutical companies have started to imitate Ye Xiqing's success, Qingqing Technology, as the first company to pioneer this path, naturally holds a more important place in women's hearts.

The main customer base for beauty and skincare products is women. The appeal of having "Ye Xiqing as a daughter" alone is enough to make the Ye Group stand out from the crowd, not to mention the first "real" collaboration.

Sensing the potential explosive developments, the media immediately swarmed in like sharks smelling blood, and Hou Nianyun was among them.

However, as a special person with a "very unusual" relationship with Ye Xiqing, she keenly noticed some abnormalities. In addition to the collaboration itself, what was even more special was that Ye Xiqing actually attended the press conference in person!

What kind of class is this, that Boss Ye would personally attend?

Looking at the representatives from the Ye family's side, are they going to be another bunch of pro-Westerners? Wait a minute—

Ye Xueli?

Hou Nianyun looked at Ye Xueli in shock. Her college roommates had really gone their separate ways. They were scattered to the four corners of the country. She had thought about visiting each other's cities to get together someday, but she never expected it to be so sudden.

In an instant, a storm raged in my mind, the names "Ye Xiqing" and "Ye Xueli" intertwining repeatedly, and an answer gradually emerged.

No, you've been hiding it pretty well!

Ye Xiqing was undoubtedly the main guest at this press conference.

As she became more and more famous, the media studied her interviewing habits more and more. Knowing that she preferred a straightforward interview style, they immediately raised their hands to ask her about the details of this collaboration, and Ye Xiqing answered them one by one.

"Its main function is to reduce signs of aging. It has some effect on wrinkles, spots and other signs of natural aging, which is better than nothing."

"It wasn't specifically developed; it was an unexpected byproduct while researching treatment plans for skin diseases. I figured I had nothing better to do, and my family kept urging me to come here, so I just handed it over to them."

"Whether it's worth buying depends on the customer. Compared to traditional moisturizing products, it definitely has some extra benefits. Anyway, you'll be buying something else, so buying this won't be a loss."

"It's not that I don't want to praise it, it's just that there are too many exaggerated claims in the skincare industry, and you wouldn't believe me even if I said it."

"I still hope that everyone will buy. Qingqing Technology needs more funds for its development, and I have always looked forward to investment and support from all parties."

"Take today's patent as an example. Although the Yip Group obtained the priority issuance right through back channels, we still welcome skincare product companies from all walks of life to purchase it. The Yip Group has not bought it out. The patent results belong to everyone."

"Hahaha." A cheerful atmosphere filled the venue.

I thought this tech company, which started out with a feminist gimmick, was finally going to start reaping profits, but I didn't expect it to turn out like this.

The representatives on both sides were clearly distinct. Qingqing Technology was aloof and indifferent, while Ye's Group remained as quiet as a chicken, fully demonstrating what it means to be selfless and impartial. Even if it was their own business, they wouldn't get involved.

Since the main guest has such a negative attitude, there's not much point in asking professional questions. After all, they're just a "byproduct," so where does their expertise come from?

But don't be afraid of topics that don't have explosive appeal; what's scary is not having the eyes to spot them. Hou Nianyun immediately raised her hand to signal, and Ye Xiqing chose her without any suspense.

As the head of Qingxue, Hou Nianyun immediately grasped the key point: "In the past, it was always our little Meng who participated in these kinds of events. What made you, Xi Shen, personally descend today!"

Hou Nianyun's question was even a little teasing, and Ye Xiqing turned to her with a smile as well.

"You're the first person to ask the key question today. Since you've asked, I'll answer it."

"It's a skincare product launch event, so there's nothing special about attending, but unfortunately, the lady next to me happens to be my sister."

"Yo~"

With Hou Nianyun taking the lead, the reporters at this press conference became very responsive, and Ye Xiqing naturally pulled Ye Xueli to the front of the stage: "Next, please watch Ms. Ye's performance~"

Ye Xueli stood up and greeted everyone again, and the focus gradually shifted to her.

This is probably where Ye San's folly lies. Ye Xiqing has completely poached the most important thing in the Ye Group—its customer base.

He still believed that he could take over a company that was nothing without Ye Xiqing with just a trivial thing.

Ye Xueli was fortunate enough to be raised by the Ye family for 18 years. The Ye family taught her everything, except for the ambition to fight against the strong.

In that case, there's nothing wrong with becoming Ye Xiqing's protected younger sister.

After all, she was just too strong.

...

The Ye family's new product sold out without a doubt.

Previously, the attitude of the fans towards the Ye family was quite subtle.

Although he couldn't ignore Ye Xiqing's background, he felt a bit disgusted to learn that the Ye family had three sons, all of whom worked at the company, and that Ye Xiqing was no longer there.

Only after it was confirmed that the two sons of the Ye family had been kicked out and Ye Xiqing personally pushed her sister out did the fans finally make a final decision and approve the Ye family to be included in the list of families that were spoiled.

As for that little boy whose name we don't know, let's dig up some dirt on him and help Xi Shen ascend to the throne.

There's no such thing as not harvesting leeks (a metaphor for exploiting others); it's just that some people are very skilled at it.

Ye Xiqing has never actively tried to exploit her fans, but they've all become cunning and want to be exploited by her, even helping her devise ways to get more money out of them.

Previously, Ye Xiqing wasn't a member of the Ye family; only casual fans bought her products.

Now that we have a clear intention, everyone is mobilized immediately. No matter what brand of skincare products we used before, we've all switched!

Beauty and skincare products rely heavily on marketing and promotion to reach a customer base.

But with Ye Xiqing, her customers don't need her to promote them; they all flock to her.

As long as Ye's father is alive, he will not feel comfortable handing over his shares to anyone.

Fortunately, Ye Xiqing is a thoughtful daughter and doesn't covet such things. It's just that her two older brothers are gone, and no one wants their remaining dividends. Can we give her the dividends they don't want?

Ye San protested resolutely. As Ye Xiqing's reputation grew, her father gave her an additional 5% of actual shares and 8% of dividends. Apart from her father and mother, she had the most. Why should she get it back?

But his protest was ineffective. After all, his daughter had only asked for some benefits, and Ye San probably wanted more than that.

With a wave of his hand, he gave all 8% of Ye Da and Ye Er's shares to Ye Xiqing.

To round it up, Ye Xiqing took out 1% and gave it to Ye Xueli. Seeing this, Ji Yuxiu also took out 1%.

Given his current physical condition, Ye's father was no longer afraid of dying or losing power, nor was he afraid of others spending his money. He decisively took out another 3% and gave Ye Xiqing an additional 5%.

Thus, Ye Xiqing got 20%, Ye Xueli got 5%, and only Ye San's 4% was the most pitiful.

Ye San, who was ambitious and determined to take everything, discovered that he couldn't even beat Ye Xueli in this family.

Why is this happening? Is he still the only son of the Ye family?

...

Once Ye Xueli was placed into the Ye Group, Ye Xiqing no longer wanted to interfere.

She believed that every penny counted, and since her father wouldn't give her all the shares, she naturally wouldn't run Ye's as her own company. She would just collect some dividends when she had nothing to do and borrow some money from her father when she needed it.

Ye Xiqing became very wealthy from the profits of his own company and the dividends received by the Ye family, making it very easy for him to acquire Qin Nian's pharmaceutical company.

This company was a piece of scrap metal in Qin Nian's hands, but it was not in hers.

Qin Nian's face was still wrapped with bandages from Ye Xueli's cuts, but she could only lower her head in front of Ye Xiqing.

Ye Xiqing looked at him and smiled.

"Senior, ten years have passed."