"Changping’s employees, in order to curry favor with Zhao Gushen, naturally have to also please Ye Fei. But this is limited to within Changping Group. Outside of Changping Group, do you see anyone who knows Ye Fei is Zhao Gushen’s wife?"

Mrs. Liu’s analysis was quite convincing, as it made sense to Liu Pingyuan and Liu Sixu, who couldn’t find a point to refute.

Liu Pingyuan thought for a moment and said, "Perhaps we can start with Zhao Family’s elders."

"Going directly to the elders of the Zhao Family and pressuring Zhao Gushen, aren’t you afraid of provoking his backlash?" Mrs. Liu asked. 𝒇𝓻𝓮𝓮𝙬𝙚𝒃𝒏𝓸𝙫𝒆𝙡.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Previously, they decided to come directly to Changping to find Zhao Gushen because they worried that if they went to the Zhao Family elders, Zhao Gushen would be even more upset. So they decided to talk directly with Zhao Gushen.

"Looking at today’s situation, Zhao Gushen is unlikely to give in. And with Ye Fei stirring beside him, you can see her attitude clearly intends not to let us go. So no matter how we approach them, even if we kneel, it might still be useless," Liu Pingyuan said. "Since that’s the case, we can only find the elders of the Zhao Family."

"If we’re going to seek out Zhao Family’s elders, should we approach Zhao Gushen’s parents or directly find the two elders of the Zhao Family?"

Liu Pingyuan thought for a moment and said, "Since we’ve decided to find the elders of the Zhao Family, we should directly approach the highest ones. Let’s find the two elders, but we can’t go recklessly. We must think it over properly so it doesn’t end up like today. If we block off the paths to Zhao Family’s elders, our family will have no way."

Liu Sixu then spoke, "Dad, I know Ye Fei’s sister."

"Hmm?" This caught Liu Pingyuan’s attention. "Why didn’t you mention this earlier!"

"Since we know Ye Fei’s sister, we can also approach her sister. Having her family persuade Ye Fei might be even more effective," Liu Pingyuan said.

"I’ve never heard that Ye Fei comes from a prominent family, her family background is ordinary. That’s much easier to handle than Zhao Gushen. Since the family background is ordinary, we can promise them some benefits. Make them persuade Ye Fei, wouldn’t Ye Fei listen to her family’s words?"

"Dad, I haven’t met Ye Fei’s parents, only her sister. But from her sister’s talk, their relationship isn’t good."

"Her family runs a restaurant, which is doing well in Ye City and recently wants to open a branch in B City," Liu Sixu said, "But Ye Fei has never mentioned it."

"Due to participating in a culinary competition, Ye Fei has drawn quite a bit of attention. Although not everything about her is clear, some basic information is."

"For example, she has struggled alone in B City for five years, never mentioning her family, and dropped out of university. Although Ye City is a small place, the restaurant her family runs is the best in Ye City, and they earn quite a bit."

"It’s unlikely that they would let their daughter not even graduate from university, withdraw halfway, and struggle alone in B City." At this moment, Liu Sixu analyzed as if suddenly enlightened, his mind seemed quite sharp.

"It seems Ye Fei indeed has an average relationship with her family. At the very least, they’re not close," Mrs. Liu said.

Liu Sixu nodded, "Moreover, this is Ye Ning... Ye Fei’s sister, she has personally told me that her relationship with Ye Fei is average, there are even misunderstandings, and the sisters don’t get along well."

"Ye Ning is quite favored at home. Didn’t I stay in Ye City for a while before? I know she has a close relationship with her parents. If Ye Ning doesn’t get along with Ye Fei, then presumably, Ye Fei’s relationship with her parents is also average."

"After all, with many children in a family, there are always favored and unfavored ones. Once the treatment is differentiated, the unfavored ones will have grievances," Mrs. Liu understands this quite well.

"So, finding the Ye Family might not be useful," Liu Sixu said.

"Then what’s the point of mentioning Ye Fei’s sister?" Liu Pingyuan said irritatingly.

If it’s useless, why bother mentioning it?

"I believe Ye Ning can’t stand seeing Ye Fei doing well, and she seems to have some leverage over Ye Fei," Liu Sixu said.

"Oh?" Liu Pingyuan was intrigued again, "What leverage?"

"How should I know." Liu Sixu shrugged, "Originally, I didn’t know Ye Fei was Zhao Gushen’s wife, plus I hadn’t provoked her at that time. To me, it seemed purely a conflict between them sisters, why should I interfere? Naturally, I didn’t ask."

"But judging by Ye Ning’s attitude, it seems more than just a conflict with Ye Fei, it could be said to be enmity. And she’s very confident with the leverage she holds. As long as she holds it, she can make Ye Fei yield."

"I think, if there’s indeed such leverage, maybe we can try to obtain it from Ye Ning. Whether buying it, promising her benefits, or cooperating with her, we can negotiate with her," Liu Sixu said.

"Didn’t expect, you’ve finally used your brain this time!" Liu Pingyuan was now somewhat relieved.

At least there’s a way.

As long as there is a plan.

This plan sounds more feasible than directly seeking out Zhao Family’s two elders.

They are all part of the Zhao Family, the two elders would surely side with Zhao Gushen.

Even if they approach Zhao Family’s two elders, truthfully, the success rate isn’t high.

Moreover, their family isn’t much in Zhao Family’s eyes.

To deal with them, Zhao Family doesn’t need to exert much.

It’s basically a matter of a quick and easy task.

Since it won’t cost much, keeping or discarding them makes no difference to Zhao Family.

Zhao Family’s two elders likely won’t intervene.

It would be better to go directly to Ye Ning.

Whether offering Ye Ning benefits, or cooperating with her.

As long as they can get hold of Ye Fei’s leverage, there’s no worry about not being able to threaten Ye Fei.

By that time, Ye Fei would have to agree to their demands, right?

"You said Ye Family is coming to B City to open a restaurant branch?" Liu Pingyuan asked.

"Yes, Ye Ning approached me wanting to build a good relationship, as she sees the connections our family has in B City, hoping through me, her restaurant could be opened more conveniently," Liu Sixu said.

"Then it’s perfect, as long as she’s willing to share that leverage with us, I don’t mind helping her establish in B City," Liu Pingyuan confidently said.

Although he can’t hold his head up in front of Zhao Gushen, he can still hold this aura in front of someone coming from a small place.

***

Over at Changping, Zhao Gushen took Ye Fei into the elevator.

Manager He and the employees at Changping naturally didn’t follow.

They let the elevator for the two of them.

After Zhao Gushen and Ye Fei left, out of earshot of their conversation.

Only then did the employees at Changping feel safe to discuss.

"Our President’s wife is quite impressive!"