After the divorce, the aloof female CEO was filled with regret.

Jiang Yuwei couldn't help but raise her eyebrows slightly, while her aunt and Li Jingxiu were stunned like statues, clearly speechless with shock at my bold actions. I actually dared to lay a hand on my own father.

I watched as my father's face changed from shock to anger, as if a volcano was about to erupt, while I simply smiled calmly.

"Alright, that slap settles things, Dad, I forgive you."

This slap was a blow I gave myself; it declared that the last vestiges of father-son affection between us had vanished completely in this moment. As for my mother's revenge, I will use every penny of the Ye family's money to make those scumbags and bitches reap what they sow, and watch them fight it out among themselves.

The air seemed to freeze for a few seconds before Auntie finally broke the silence, chuckling dryly, "Oh dear, Ye Qiu, how could you treat your father like that? It hurts him so much!" She then turned to Jiang Yuwei, trying to change the subject, "President Jiang, actually, Ye Qiu's father wanted to talk to you about company matters today. This child just likes to say things that are completely irrelevant; I'm sorry you had to see that. Let's sit down and talk it over."

The conversation naturally turned back to the company. Ye Zhenguo, of course, wouldn't let go of this valuable opportunity to talk to Jiang Yuwei. He quickly suppressed his anger towards me and shamelessly continued, "President Jiang, I wonder if Ye Qiu has mentioned our Ye Group's investment plans to you..."

I stood to the side, silent, while Jiang Yuwei looked at Ye Zhenguo with an almost indifferent gaze, a faint smile playing on her lips.

“I never interfere with the Ye family’s investments. If my husband says he wants to invest, I will; if he doesn’t want to, then I won’t.”

These words struck me like a hammer blow, stirring an indescribable tremor within me. I couldn't help but turn to look at Jiang Yuwei. Her profile was flawless, and her tone was as calm as if she were discussing a dinner menu, but the determination and strength in her voice made my heart surge.

Jiang Yuwei looked exceptionally different today.

Her words inadvertently placed me in control of the Ye family's financial lifeline. From now on, no matter who in the Ye family has any dissatisfaction with me, they can only endure it or even try to please me.

Looking back on my past life, although Jiang Yuwei was cold to me, she always tried her best to protect me in front of others. Except for that one time when she filed for divorce for another man, she never intentionally hurt me.

Perhaps she just doesn't love me, but as a friend, it's not impossible.

I pursed my lips and turned my gaze to Ye Zhenguo. His expression was uncertain, but in the blink of an eye, it changed to a smile, his eyes full of pleading. "Ye Qiu, you know the situation of the company. Now that President Jiang has made his stance clear, please help your father."

The aunt chimed in, "Ye Qiu, we're family after all. Can you bear to watch your father's company collapse? Your mother would be heartbroken if she were alive."

“Although you are now a member of the Jiang family and don’t come back to the Ye family often, you are still your father’s only son. If you don’t help him, who else can you rely on?” Li Jingxiu stood silently to the side, his eyes filled with jealousy and dissatisfaction, always looking unhappy.

All eyes in the room were fixed on me. I was about to say something harsh to thwart their greedy ideas when suddenly my waist tightened.

Jiang Yuwei had quietly circled behind me without my noticing, gently wrapping her slender arm around me and interrupting my conversation.

I looked up at her in surprise and asked in a low voice, "What are you doing?" I was puzzled. Wasn't it agreed that I would be in control of everything?

She tilted her head slightly, her eyes calm and distant. "We can discuss the investment another day. My grandfather wants to see Ye Qiu tonight, and I'm here to take him back to the old house for a dinner party. It's getting late."

It suddenly dawned on me that she had been sent by the old man. Ye Zhenguo was not annoyed at all; instead, he smiled broadly and nodded repeatedly, “Yes, yes, keeping the old man company is the priority. We can talk about the investment tomorrow. Ye Qiu, remember to behave yourself when you get to the old house, and don’t upset the old man.”

My aunt laughed along with me. Jiang Yuwei didn't say anything more, but gently took my hand and led me away from the troublesome place that was the Ye family.

I picked up my phone and followed behind her. Her hand was warm and strong, but it made me feel a little uncomfortable.

In my memory, Jiang Yuwei was an extremely aloof person. Except in bed, she rarely took the initiative to show me affection. This time, for the sake of the act, she actually took my hand, a sacrifice that left me with mixed feelings.

As soon as I stepped out of the Ye family's gate, I pulled my hand away from hers and said gratefully, "It's alright, I'm safe now. Thank you for getting me out of trouble today."

Jiang Yuwei glanced at me sideways, her face remaining calm. "Why didn't you notify me?"

I was taken aback and asked, "Why would I notify you? So they'll come and bother you too?"

Bringing up what had just happened, I couldn't help but ask again, "And why didn't you let me finish? You're not really planning to help the Ye family, are you?"

She gave me a look as if I were an idiot. "That's a strategy. You've offended everyone now, and you want to cut off their livelihood? Aren't you just asking for trouble?"

I was speechless and could only silently follow behind her toward the luxury car. As we walked, she said calmly, "I didn't expect your relationship to be so strained. But if you don't want to give them money but want to protect yourself, then you have to learn to exploit their weaknesses, slowly lay out your plans, and strike decisively at the last moment. That way, no one can control you."

I suddenly realized what was going on and followed her steps, secretly admiring Jiang Yuwei's wisdom.

As I followed her toward the luxury car, I suddenly understood many things.

Hey, no wonder I can't beat her. Turns out she's got so many tricks up her sleeve, as cunning as a fox. No wonder her business is so successful.

I only care about enjoying the present moment and not worrying about tomorrow's troubles.

"Grandpa asked you to find me for dinner, but you didn't give me any advance notice. How did you know I was at the Ye family's house?" I muttered to myself. I remembered that at this time in my previous life, I was all alone at the Ye family's house, suffering mistreatment. Grandpa never mentioned dinner. How come the situation has changed so drastically today?

A gentle breeze blew in through the car window, carrying a faint, pleasant scent of roses unique to Jiang Yuwei.

“I had a dream that you were wronged at the Ye family.” Jiang Yuwei turned to look at me, a complex emotion flashing across her face. “Now it seems that the dream was half true and half false; at least you didn’t get slapped.” I was both amused and exasperated. It was interesting that Jiang Yuwei would dream about me.

This is the second time. Last time she dreamt that I died miserably, and this time she dreamt that I was beaten and mistreated. She must really distrust me, dreaming about my bad luck every day.

Once inside the car, the black Bentley looked exceptionally composed in the night. Jiang Yuwei and I sat at opposite ends of the back seat, while Uncle Zhao drove in the front. The car was quiet.

I rested my chin on my hand, gazing out the window, wondering how I should start a conversation with my grandfather.

I used to love Jiang Yuwei to death, and Grandpa knew it all too well. But now that little flame in my heart has long been extinguished, and I can't even pretend anymore. I wonder if Grandpa will notice anything amiss.

I originally planned to tell my grandfather the truth after the divorce, wanting to save face for the relationship and not want him to worry about us anymore.

Suddenly, I felt a weight on my shoulder; Jiang Yuwei's head was resting gently on my shoulder as she fell asleep.

Her long hair cascaded down her chest, her profile was breathtakingly beautiful, and her eyelashes were as long as fans, melting anyone's heart.

In the past, I would have been overjoyed, and might even have taken the opportunity to grope him.

But right now, I just feel a little heavy on my shoulders.

"Hey, Jiang Yuwei, wake up." I called her softly. Uncle Zhao glanced at me in the rearview mirror and whispered, "Sir, Ms. Jiang barely slept last night and had a nightmare again today. With you here, let her rest a bit more."

"Oh, okay." I'll just have to put up with it since she helped me tonight.

I told Uncle Zhao to drive faster, but the atmosphere made me sleepy myself.

Just then, Jiang Yuwei suddenly moved, as if she were haunted by a nightmare. She grabbed my hand tightly, her voice filled with panic: "Ye Qiu can't die. He can't leave without my permission... No one is allowed to..."