Regarding the Ye Tong incident, she finally admitted she had been too hasty. Seeing Zheng Cai remain silent, Ye Shilong said, "Find an opportunity to smooth things over with that girl. What you did before was truly excessive, even thinking of resorting to the Qin Family’s methods." What? Smooth things over with that girl? Zheng Cai’s expression soured again. Could her relationship with Ye Yuning truly be mended? Speaking of the Qin Family—Ye Shilong had initially been against it, but in the end, he couldn’t refuse those projects and the three hundred million dowry. Besides, since Ye Yuning wasn’t his own daughter, even if he had tried to protect her, his efforts wouldn’t have been genuinely resolute. But now he regretted it! Zheng Cai’s expression stiffened. "That girl refuses to even speak to me properly now." "After how you treated her, you still expect her to speak to you civilly? This is all your doing!" I... but is now the time to talk about this? Before Zheng Cai could respond, Ye Shilong continued impatiently, "Alright, that girl has some ability, and her connections shouldn’t be underestimated." His use of the word ’connections’ was particularly firm. Zheng Cai knew what connections meant for the Ye Family; after all, they weren’t a manufacturing enterprise. They relied on connections to secure projects, and the connections Ye Yuning commanded were linked to many major projects. I was so foolish before! Ye Shilong said, "President Cao has a project. Ye Yuning is collaborating closely with him, and they are quite familiar with each other!" The implication of his words couldn’t have been clearer. Ye Shilong wanted to secure that project, yet he hadn’t managed to do so. Undoubtedly, he was now considering Ye Yuning as a way to get it! However, Zheng Cai had always been difficult, creating such a strained relationship with Ye Yuning that he now found it awkward to approach the girl himself. Zheng Cai felt even more remorseful. "I know, I’ll think of something. It’s just Tongtong... I’m afraid she’ll feel wronged." "Wronged, my foot! Are you really going to sever ties with Yuning for her sake? Does the Ye Family still matter or not?" Zheng Cai was speechless. If it had been up to her, she wouldn’t have chosen this industry back then. But at the time, it seemed that was all the Mu Family could offer, and they hadn’t had much choice! "Don’t forget, if the Ye Family is ruined, you’ll go back to being a small shop owner, and what ’Young Lady of the Ye Family’ status will Ye Tong have then?" If the Ye Family collapsed, what ’young lady’ title would she even hold? Is this the time to worry about her feeling wronged? Ye Shilong’s coarse words made Zheng Cai’s face turn even paler. Only now, as she came to her senses, did she realize how foolish her past actions had been. Sigh, I never should have listened... At this point, Zheng Cai abruptly stopped herself. Ye Shilong, however, could easily guess what she had been about to say; all of this had started after Ye Tong returned. As for this biological daughter of his, Ye Shilong was utterly dissatisfied! "Alright, I’ll figure something out for this. Separately, there’s another matter: Siyu has returned." "You’re attending a banquet in a few days; bring her along." Speaking of Zheng Siyu, Ye Shilong’s expression softened slightly. In his eyes, the non-biological children were all excellent. How could his own flesh and blood be so exasperating? Zheng Siyu, having grown up by Zheng Cai’s side, was well-behaved and sensible. Ye Shilong was quite fond of the girl. Zheng Cai nodded. "Yes, I understand." "Lord Xiao will also be there that day," Zheng Cai added. Hearing this, Ye Shilong understood her meaning. But then he frowned. "The path to Lord Xiao isn’t an easy one to walk. Don’t act recklessly." "Don’t worry, I know what I’m doing. Once we succeed with Lord Xiao, we’ll have far fewer worries in the future!" She could even completely ignore Ye Yuning then! Clearly, Zheng Cai was still unwilling to mend her relationship with Ye Yuning. That little vixen has such a horrid temper; I can’t stand her! Ye Shilong knew what she was thinking and said coldly, "The path to Lord Xiao is difficult, but you need to make progress with Yuning quickly!" Compared to that slim hope, Ye Shilong was more inclined to rely on Ye Yuning. Zheng Cai also knew which of the two was easier. She nodded reluctantly. "I understand." No matter how unwilling she was, for the sake of the Ye Family, she could only temporarily suppress her resentment. This was all Ye Tong’s doing; it’s infuriating! Now Zheng Cai finally understood that regardless of whether Ye Yuning was her biological daughter or not, she couldn’t afford to let their relationship remain strained. That girl has built up considerable backing in Upper City over the years! If something truly happened to the Ye Family, that girl would genuinely be of use to Yongchang. After this episode, Zheng Cai thoroughly realized that Ye Tong was unreliable. All talk and no real substance; she falls apart the moment she’s put to the test! Mrs. Chen’s arrival finally made it clear to Mrs. Jiang and Mrs. Wang why Zheng Cai and Ye Tong hadn’t appeared. "Plagiarism? Plagiarizing Manlang, of all things? Wasn’t Zheng Cai always looking down on her adopted daughter?" Mrs. Wang exclaimed in surprise. Mrs. Jiang was also very shocked. "As soon as the Xiao Family’s design mockups were released yesterday, it caused a huge uproar, so they had to be withdrawn immediately," Mrs. Chen explained. "To dare plagiarize designs for the Xiao Family, they certainly have some nerve," Mrs. Jiang remarked, equally astonished. She had sensed something was off with Zheng Cai’s tone during their earlier phone call. She had thought Zheng Cai was genuinely being aloof, to give up an opportunity exhibition. So it was because of this embarrassing incident, and their exhibition qualifications had even been revoked.