Chen Wei: ...
He knew Ye Zhi was referring to Ou Minghan, but who exactly had a grudge against whom? Was it him against Ou Minghan, or Ye Zhi against Ou Minghan?
"Just kidding," Ye Zhi smiled faintly. "Of course, it's not just because of that. The earlier release of the W family's mobile phone is more about our new website's online promotion today. If the two sides cooperate well, it could result in a synergistic effect where one plus one is greater than two."
"I hope it truly turns out that way," Chen Wei said sincerely.
"You're just too pessimistic," Ye Zhi said with amusement. "Even if the effect isn't that great, neither of us will suffer any losses! Don't be gloomy all day like a little old man. Your hard times are over; be more optimistic from now on!"
Chen Wei was completely stunned!
Little, little old man? Was he that old-fashioned? He looked up, wanting to ask, but Ye Zhi had already left.
The mobile phone launch event was held at the Central Hotel. When Ye Zhi arrived, the event hadn't started yet.
Ye Zhi saw Ye Yongxian in a front-row seat and walked over somewhat surprised, sitting down next to him.
"Dad, you didn't go to Ou Minghan's event?" Ye Zhi asked, puzzled.
She had mentioned the launch event to Ye Yongxian before and even given him a ticket, but he hadn't shown much interest. Furthermore, Ye Yuzhe, the mole, had told her that Ye Qinya had been clinging to Ye Yongxian for the past few days, insisting he agree to attend Ou Minghan's banquet. Ye Yongxian, unable to refuse, had already agreed.
"How can you say that?" Ye Yongxian looked at her mournfully. "How was I supposed to know you'd stir up such a huge commotion? I thought you were just launching a website today. Who knew you'd basically be telling the entire world that you're going head-to-head with Qianbai Company! If I went over there now, would I even get a moment's peace?"
Ye Zhi chuckled softly. She could tell that although Ye Yongxian's words were full of complaints, he wasn't actually blaming her.
"Then please watch the launch event here with peace of mind. There might even be a surprise later."
Ye Yongxian nodded and asked with some concern, "Xiao Zhi, tell me, how effective was your widespread promotion today?"
"The effect was very good," Ye Zhi smiled faintly and began to discuss the website's various data from the day with Ye Yongxian.
Ye Yongxian didn't quite understand the technical terms she used, but he could see that Ye Zhi was genuinely happy, and the promotional effect today had likely exceeded her expectations.
"I saw in your promotion that you're also developing a mobile application," Ye Yongxian asked curiously. "What is that mobile application?"
Ye Zhi explained it to him simply. When he asked when the app would be launched, Ye Zhi just said "soon, soon," so Ye Yongxian didn't give it much thought.
Ye Yongxian hesitated for a while before finally saying, "Xiao Zhi, is it really necessary to go this far?"
"Dad, this is just normal business competition. As long as I don't use any underhanded methods and we compete fairly, there's no need to yield to others, right?" Ye Zhi said calmly.
Ye Yongxian was taken aback. He agreed with Ye Zhi's words, but he was worried that if this conflict continued, her relationship with Ye Qinya would worsen. However, he also knew that he couldn't ask one to suffer just to foster harmony between his daughters; that would be unfair.
He gave a wry smile and said, "You're absolutely right. Forget it, I don't understand these internet things anyway, so I won't offer unqualified advice. Hey? I think I see an old friend, I'll go say hello."
Ye Yongxian went to greet a friend nearby, when suddenly, a tall figure approached Ye Zhi and sat down on her other side.
Ye Zhi turned her head, her eyes lighting up slightly. She asked with a faint smile, "You came too? I didn't expect Director Zhao's network to be so extensive."
"I've cooperated with him, and our collaboration was quite pleasant," Qi Xuan said calmly. "He gave me an invitation, so of course, I had to show my face."
"By the way, what do you think of the commotion I caused today?" Ye Zhi asked with a hint of smugness.
"Unexpected," Qi Xuan commented. "But the results were also unexpectedly good. By making such a big splash, are you trying to force Ou Minghan to burn money with you?"
Ye Zhi's eyes flickered. She said with feigned innocence, "He could also choose not to play along! With such a large domestic market, not just one shopping website, but five or six shopping websites can survive if they cater to specific niches. However, if he's really unwilling to back down, he can't blame me, can he..."
Ye Zhi didn't finish her sentence, but Qi Xuan naturally understood.
If Ou Minghan impulsively chose to burn money with Ye Zhi, then he wouldn't be able to stop it when he wanted to.
Although Qianbai Company had stronger foundations, it also had more restrictions, and many things couldn't be done just because they wanted to. Moreover, with this kind of spending spree, Qianbai Company was more likely to be the first to fall.
"Don't worry," Ye Zhi said with a smile. "I will make sure that every penny you spend now will be earned back for you twofold."
Qi Xuan let out a light laugh, then suddenly took out a box of chocolates and handed it to Ye Zhi. "Here."
Ye Zhi's eyes lit up. "You brought snacks?"
"Yes. It's to tide you over until the event, which is quite long," Qi Xuan nodded slightly.
He guessed that Ye Zhi probably hadn't had time to eat dinner before coming today, so he brought her a box of chocolates.
Ye Zhi happily opened the packaging. "You're so thoughtful..."
Just as she was about to take out a piece of chocolate, a large hand suddenly reached out and snatched her chocolate away.
Ye Zhi looked to the side in shock, but the next moment she deflated completely. The person who had snatched her chocolate was none other than Ye Yongxian.
"Xiao Zhi, you brought snacks? Good, I haven't had dinner and I'm hungry, so Dad will eat them for you!" Ye Yongxian said happily. He broke off a piece of chocolate and popped it into his mouth.
Ye Zhi: ...
She hadn't even had a bite!
Qi Xuan: ...
Those were specifically chosen for Ye Zhi. If he had known, he would have brought another box.
In the blink of an eye, Ye Yongxian had eaten half the box of chocolates. As if noticing Ye Zhi's gaze, Ye Yongxian said somewhat blankly, "Xiao Zhi, why are you staring at me... Wait, that young man sitting next to you looks a bit familiar... Young Master Qi?"
Seeing Ye Yongxian's surprised expression, Qi Xuan smiled and nodded. "Uncle Ye, hello. I'm the younger generation, you can just call me by my name."
"Qi Xuan, hello, hello." Ye Yongxian nodded and seized the opportunity to stuff the other half of the chocolate into his mouth.
Ye Zhi: ...
Unhappy. Was this how a father should act!