Chinese Entertainment Intelligence King

Chapter 398 The Birth of Young Master Yan, Strengthening the Qin-Dong Alliance

After the press conference, Yan Li met with Wang Wei's ex-wife that evening to discuss the lawsuit.

The other party had clearly anticipated this, as they not only came themselves but also brought a close friend and a lawyer.

"Ms. Yang, Attorney Zhang..."

Yan Li shook hands with each of them, then got straight to the point: "On behalf of Tudou.com and Wang Wei, I would like to talk to Ms. Yang about what conditions she can offer to drop the lawsuit against Wang Wei."

Wang Wei's ex-wife, Yang Lei, remained silent, but her best friend spoke first: "Where's Wang Wei? Why isn't he coming over?"

"Here's what I think: meeting in person isn't actually good for negotiation. Let's discuss a condition that's acceptable to both sides and then reach an agreement directly."

Yan Li had a reason for not letting Wang Wei come over.

He had already asked her before, and she said that his ex-wife was very dissatisfied with Wang Wei, and would often bring up old grievances, dragging the original economic negotiations into emotional disputes and making a mess of things.

If Wang Wei doesn't come, the proportion of conversations about feelings will decrease, which will also reduce the disadvantage of Wang Wei being in the wrong.

Another reason is that Wang Wei has a bad temper. She got angry during the previous negotiations, and the two had a big fight and parted on bad terms.

Now that Wang Wei's company has been seized, he's even more sensitive. With his ex-wife demanding money and an enemy teammate present, he might just flip the table if he gets too worked up.

"Can you make decisions for Wang Wei?"

When her best friend asked again, Yan Li smiled and said, "As long as it's within a reasonable range, I will persuade President Wang."

What does "within a reasonable range" mean?

"Both sides agree that if an agreement can be reached, it is naturally within a reasonable range."

Yang Lei finally spoke up: "I didn't expect that Wang Wei would be ousted by President Yan. In this respect, shouldn't President Yan thank me?"

Yan Li shook his head: "The changes in senior management are internal matters of Tudou.com. I personally have no interaction or relationship with Ms. Yang. As far as the company is concerned, I understand Ms. Yang's actions, but I don't quite agree with them."

"Disagree?"

Yang Lei scoffed: "When we got married, I used my connections in the media industry to help Tudou.com raise funds and promote the company. But he had an affair and divorced me, only giving me 10 yuan."

“We are a legally married couple. He can make billions from the IPO, while I only get 10. Is that fair?!”

Yan Li remained silent, which is why this whole situation was so infuriating. He was in the wrong and had his Achilles' heel, making it difficult for him not to be on the defensive.

It's all Wang Wei's fault!
Yan Li has made up his mind. Just for cleaning up this bastard's mess today, if Wang Wei wants to cash out and leave, he can just honestly cut his losses and be done with it. But if he dares to have any ulterior motives, he'll teach him a lesson.

"Ms. Yang, I sympathize with your plight, and I hope that everything you've experienced now will bring you some comfort."

"However, let's keep things separate. Mr. Wang does not represent Tudou.com, especially now. There's no need to involve innocent people in your feud with him."

"I hope we can look forward, let go of those unpleasant past events, and I will do my best to help you get the benefits that are rightfully yours and embrace a new life."

Yan Li intentionally lowered her stance, using politeness first and then force to build a closer relationship, even making the other person feel that she was on her side.

Yan Li had a knack for dealing with women.

Yang Lei had been divorced for more than half a year, and she held back her anger. At a crucial moment, she gave Wang Wei a rude awakening, which shows that she has both courage and skill, and she also hates Wang Wei very much.

You can't force a woman like that, otherwise it's easy to provoke her resistance.

She's already gone all out against Tudou.com, so if things get really bad, she can just keep going all out against Yan Li. Anyway, there's no good outcome if she loses, so she might as well just keep going.

Therefore, in this situation, you cannot directly apply intensity or pressure, otherwise it may have the opposite effect.

Start with a gentle approach, while simultaneously separating Wang Wei from Tudou.com to alleviate and eliminate her resistance. Then, use incentives to let her know that she can gain something.

A person who has nothing and is full of resentment is not afraid to fight, but a person who has taken revenge and gained a lot of benefits will have more concerns and weaknesses.

If things still can't be settled at this point, then some gentle persuasion and threats can be used, which will be much more effective than using them at the beginning.

Start soft and then hard, combining gentleness with firmness, alternating between fast and slow, and applying appropriate pressure.
Sometimes, negotiation is like dating; you need to have the right attitude, but also the right strength, perspective, and depth for the final outcome to be bright.

With Yan Li's deliberate overtures, coupled with his personal charisma and his contribution in bringing down Wang Wei, Yang Lei gradually softened her stance and became noticeably more conciliatory.

But as the two sides discussed the most crucial issue of interests, the atmosphere became tense again.

“Ms. Yang, I don’t know who gave you this idea, but 12% of the shares is too outrageous. Mr. Wang would never agree to it.”

Wang Wei owns approximately 30% of the shares, while Yang Lei is asking for a third. Unless Wang Wei is insane, she wouldn't offer that price.

Don't think that just because they gave one-third, there's still two-thirds left. As long as the company goes public, Wang Wei should accept it.

That's not how you do it!
Tudou.com's current valuation isn't as dramatic as it was during the bubble period, but it's still fluctuating between 10 and 20 billion RMB.

12% is 1 to 2 billion. The two had a whirlwind marriage and divorce, with no deep feelings for each other and no children. Who would be willing to give up more than 1 billion?

Yang Lei made contributions to Wang Wei's career, but these contributions were not the key factor in the rise of Tudou.com.

Giving 10 is indeed like asking for livestock, but giving billions is just asking for the moon.

Moreover, giving away one-third of the shares would cause Wang Wei's position in Tudou.com to decline sharply. Previously, it was absolutely impossible to give away the shares if he wanted to maintain controlling interest.

Although Wang Wei has now been ousted, major shareholders and minor shareholders are two different things. Moreover, if they are preparing to cash out and leave, the number of shares directly affects their negotiating capital and how much money they can get.

Wang Wei has lost Tudou.com, and the shares he holds are his only hope for a comeback. Taking even a small share is painful enough, but taking away a third of them would be the death of him.

Moreover, Yan Li was not very willing to let Yang Lei take shares.

This woman's methods are too wild. Who knows what kind of trouble she'll cause once she becomes a shareholder of Tudou.com?

No matter what, Wang Wei knows the rules and won't choose to sabotage things. We can talk things out slowly. But people who don't follow the rules are too unpredictable and dangerous.

Yan Li looked at the unconvinced Yang Lei and said in a seemingly considerate manner, "Ms. Yang, why don't you put yourself in her shoes? If you and President Wang were switched places, would you pay this amount?"

"And I'll say something you might not like to hear: even if we gave you shares, could you hold onto them?"

"Ms. Yang, you might as well ask this lawyer Zhang how many ways the other shareholders of Tudou.com could gradually take away your shares under reasonable and legal circumstances."

“You have no foundation at Tudou.com, you don’t have the resources that Tudou.com needs, and you don’t have the backing or funds to block other shareholders and capital. Under these circumstances, holding so many shares is like a child carrying gold in a bustling city.”

“Ms. Yang, you’re a smart woman. The capital market is too complicated. You can’t outsmart those old foxes. I sincerely suggest you try to get cash. It’s safer than holding stocks.”

"........."

Yan Li wasn't trying to scare Yang Lei; it was genuine advice.

Without sufficient capital, a minority shareholder is nothing but trash in front of a majority shareholder. They can manipulate you however they want, and they might not only wipe you out, but also leave you with a huge debt.

Eat only as much food as your bowl can hold!

Yang Lei's smartest move would be to take the money and leave. Trying to get a share of Tudou.com's profits would likely result in her losing everything.

Attorney Zhang, who was standing nearby, couldn't help but chime in, agreeing with Yan Li's statement. He had advised Yang Lei to ask for money from the beginning, and felt that an excessive amount was impossible.

But Yang Lei was unwilling to give up, and her best friend encouraged her in various ways, so she decided to try asking for an exorbitant price first.

Now that Yan Li, representing Tudou.com, has brought up some key points, he also wants to take the opportunity to persuade Yang Lei to change her mind. If she still doesn't give up, he feels he can take on Yan Li and the Tudou.com board of directors alone. Attorney Zhang thinks he can consider giving up on this case and let Yang Lei find someone else.

Yang Lei's best friend wanted to say something, but Yang Lei hesitated and asked, "How much cash can I get?"

Yan Li thought for a moment and said, "5000 million shouldn't be too difficult."

"Dollar?"

"Renminbi (RMB)".

Although Yan Li scoffed at some of Wang Wei's actions and felt that giving 10 yuan was too unethical, he had to admit that Yang Lei and the others were being a bit too optimistic.

It's 2010 now. Being a millionaire is already quite impressive. If someone casually mentions hundreds of millions, they're really treating money like it's nothing.

More importantly, Wang Wei simply didn't have that much money.

He has a considerable net worth, but it all comes from shares in Tudou.com. Since the company is not listed, he cannot liquidate his assets, so he actually has very limited cash on hand.

Even with 5000 million RMB in cash, Wang Wei would have to borrow it, or give a portion first and then pay it in installments after the company goes public.

However, the prospects for Tudou.com's IPO are still shrouded in mystery. With Youku as a formidable competitor, it's hard to say whether the company will make a profit or a loss.

It's impossible for Wang Wei to offer compensation that she can't afford under these circumstances.

If the stock price collapses, wouldn't he be burdened with a huge debt for nothing?

Even if everything goes smoothly for Tudou.com, Wang Wei's shares are valuable, and he won't be able to cash out much of them in a short time.

For listed companies, there are definitely restrictions on major shareholders cashing out. Otherwise, cashing out too much at once could easily cause panic selling and lead to sharp fluctuations in stock prices.

Therefore, many major shareholders cash out either gradually, little by little, or through share transfers, which constitute a change of shareholders and have a limited impact on the market.

Whether it's gradually acquiring shares or transferring equity, it takes time and luck; it's not something that can be done in a short period of time.

Wang Wei worked hard to get a lot of money, but he didn't get to enjoy it himself, nor could he use it to start a business. He had to use it to pay off his ex-wife's debts first, which he would definitely find hard to accept.

Therefore, Yang Lei could seize the opportunity to ruthlessly exploit Wang Wei, but if she were to bleed him dry, it would be difficult to reach an agreement.

“5000 million is too little. It’s less than one-tenth or even one-hundredth of his net worth. It shows no sincerity whatsoever.”

Yang Lei couldn't accept the price. She didn't consider Wang Wei's difficulties and thoughts; she was convinced that Wang Wei could earn billions, so even if she didn't get half, she would at least get several hundred million.

Yan Li was having a headache. One was constrained by reality and was stingy, so he couldn't risk giving a huge sum of money out of resentment. The other was making empty calculations, mortgaging the future, and asking for an exorbitant amount, yet he held the trump card.

He now understood why this matter had dragged on for more than half a year according to future intelligence reports: the differences between the two sides were simply too great.

Yan Li had no choice but to patiently explain to Yang Lei why Wang Wei couldn't afford to give so much money.

He was eloquent and his analysis of the pros and cons was clear and concise. Yang Lei listened to him somewhat, but since it concerned her personal interests, she wouldn't easily give in.

At this point, Yan Li realized that this matter could not be resolved in a day or two.

However, this was within Yan Li's expectations.

Even if Wang Wei is incompetent, he still has capable people under his command and shareholders of Tudou.com. It took so long to achieve this. Even if I had cheat codes, I couldn't possibly take it over in a few days.

We don't have the time or energy for a protracted war, but we can still manage a week or two.

Yan Li planned to test the waters first, go through the routine once, and then see the results.

He set himself a goal: one month!

If they can't win over Yang Lei in a month, they'll drag Youku into it to buy Tudou more time.

Now that the company is in a hurry to go public, Yang Lei has the initiative. However, if time is on Tudou.com's side, her bargaining power will be very limited.

...

After parting ways with Yang Lei and the others, Yan Li got into a car and was about to go home when she suddenly saw Yang Lei's best friend standing alone on the street waiting for something. A thought struck her.

To be honest, he didn't have a very good impression of this best friend.

She lacked tact and manners, and seemed far more eager and greedy than Yang Lei. However, it was clear that Yang Lei trusted her greatly, even regarding her as a strategist.

As is well known, a strong fortress is often breached from within.

Whether it's turning someone against their cause or sowing discord, these are Yan Li's specialties. Turning someone against their cause would give him an inside man to help him break down Yang Lei's psychological defenses, while sowing discord would leave Yang Lei without a cunning strategist behind the scenes, leaving her to fight alone, which would also be beneficial for negotiations.

He gestured for the driver to drive over, and when they got closer, Yan Li rolled down the window and said with some surprise.

"Miss Zhang, why are you alone?"

"Uh, Mr. Yan."

With Yang Lei, who holds the trump card, and a professional lawyer by her side, Zhang felt confident and unafraid of Yan Li. Now, alone, she is visibly timid.

"Lei Zi and Attorney Zhang went to the law firm for business. I had a private appointment and it wasn't on my way, so we parted ways."

"So that's it."

Yan Li glanced at the weather; it was a cloudy day, and by four o'clock in the afternoon, everything was gloomy.

"I see you're waiting for a bus, and it looks like it's going to rain today. Why don't you get in my car? Where are you going? I can give you a ride."

"No need."

Zhang, Yan Li's best friend, wasn't stupid. She felt it wasn't a good idea to hitch a ride with Yan Li, and it would also put her under some pressure. Yan Li smiled.

"Don't worry, I didn't mean anything by it. We've known each other for a while, and I was just helping out."

"Even if today's events hadn't happened, I would have been happy to strike up a conversation with a beautiful woman like Miss Zhang."

Yang Lei is a former TV host, while her best friend Zhang is a director. She is not particularly beautiful, but she is not bad-looking either. With some dressing up, she can be considered a pretty girl.

Yan Li's reputation speaks for itself, and his praise is truly valuable.

Zhang, Yan Li's best friend, was quite pleased with herself. After Yan Li's repeated invitations, she finally got into the car.

Yan Li understood what she was worried about, so he didn't bring up any topics that might make her wary; it was just casual conversation.

To be honest, Yan Li has rarely flirted with or deceived strange women in recent years; his skills have declined somewhat compared to before. However, dealing with his best friend Zhang is still a piece of cake for him.

More importantly, Yan Li's status is now different.

Both are flirting and being coquettish, but can Sister Feng and Liu Tianxian have the same effect? ​​The former uses all her tricks, but it's not as effective as the latter's hum.

Yan Li can crush everyone with just his stats, not to mention his skill. Even if he's not as skilled as he used to be, he's still a top player who can easily beat most people. With his buffs stacked up, he can go on a killing spree.

If Yan Li hadn't been unwilling to sacrifice himself and hadn't planned to lay the groundwork and spend money to settle things, he was 80% confident that he could have gone home with her today.

Seriously, you won't understand how proactive a woman can be until you reach a certain level.

Yan Li had even considered using his charm on Yang Lei if all else failed. He was confident in himself; he wouldn't say he could win her over completely, but he was certain it would work. However, this tactic was too dirty and risky, so he abandoned it.

In contrast, Yan Li preferred to solve problems with money.

After bidding a reluctant farewell to her best friend Zhang, Yan Li returned to CR Bund 9. As soon as she entered, she saw Yang Rong and Wang Ou wearing Real Madrid and Barcelona jerseys respectively.

What's on the show today?

Yan Li was very satisfied with the previous interrogation program, but he didn't expect there to be another surprise today.

Wang Ou shook the game controller in his hand: "Today is Pro Evolution Soccer Night, El Clásico, the winner takes all, and can do whatever they want."

Yan Li rarely plays video games, but because he enjoys watching sports, he occasionally plays a couple of rounds of games like Pro Evolution Soccer. As a result, he has a full set of gaming equipment at home.

"I feel more connected to Liverpool if we can switch to their jerseys."

Yan Li maintained the expectations of a Manchester United fan, while Wang Ou shook his head: "No, these and the Japanese and Korean jerseys are just future upgrade rewards."

Well, we even held back a trick for him!
Yang Rong tugged at him, pointed to Wang Ou's Barcelona jersey, and whispered, "Last year, Barcelona beat Manchester United in the Champions League final."

Tsk, the big kid has gone astray; he knows how to stir up trouble now.

However, her instigation was very successful; Yan Li was indeed planning to teach Barcelona a lesson.

So, Yan Li played video games while simultaneously taking on two of La Liga's top teams in a one-on-one match.

Because Yang Rong is well-endowed and petite, she looks even better in a football jersey. After expressing his feelings about Barcelona, ​​Yan Li visibly favored her more.

Wang Ou got jealous and went to his room to upgrade his outfit, not only changing into a sexy version of a Real Madrid jersey but also tying his hair in pigtails.

Yan Li was now in a real dilemma, forced to dribble and break through defenses while simultaneously galloping across the green field...

...

Yan Li was quite happy in Shanghai.

Tudou.com gradually gained control of the overall situation, rapidly eroding Wang Wei's presence and striding into a new era.

Although things weren't going as smoothly as Yang Lei had imagined, progress was steadily increasing. Especially after bribing her best friend Zhang, Yang Lei had clearly begun to consider compromising.

But the most enjoyable part was the evening entertainment. Having tasted the sweetness of it, Wang Ou dragged Yang Rong along, coming up with different activities every day, which kept Yan Li entertained.

Even though it was so comfortable, Yan Li still had to return to the capital for a day or two every week.

There was no other way; he missed his eldest son, and Dong Xuan's second son was also due soon.

In early June, Guan Yue was the first to go to Hong Kong to give birth, and it was another girl.

With two daughters, based on Yan Li's understanding of the couple, it's likely they'll want to try for a son later.

The preference for sons over daughters is not uncommon in the entertainment industry. There have even been cases of couples divorcing or breaking up because they didn't have a son. Of course, most people continue to have children.

Guan Yue's giving birth to a daughter was a bit of a shock to Dong Xuan. Although she already knew it was a son, she was still filled with anxiety.

Until June 6th, perhaps due to excessive nervousness, Dong Xuan went into labor ahead of her due date and gave birth to Yan Ershao on this auspicious day.

Weighing 6 jin (approximately 8 catties), he was a little thinner than his older brother, but noticeably more lively, howling loudly, which made Yan Li, who was used to his quiet older brother, feel quite uncomfortable.

He was worried that his eldest child had autism, and now he's a little worried that his second child has ADHD.

Yan Ershao's formal and nickname have already been decided. His formal name is Yan Jingsen, which follows the order of his brother's name, using the element of wood (representing metal, wood, water, fire, and earth).

His nickname is Beibei for many reasons, such as his mother Dong Xuan being from Northeast China, being born in Beijing, his parents meeting at the Beijing Film Academy, his name containing the character for wood (木), which is associated with water and the north, and Beibei being a homophone for "baby" (贝贝), meaning the family's precious child, etc.

There could be over a hundred reasons like that if one wanted to, but since Dong Xuan was willing and the name wasn't bad, we'll go along with it.

Dong Xuan didn't like hospitals, so she was discharged as soon as she was able to move around a little.

As soon as he was discharged from the hospital, many relatives and friends came to visit him. Among them, the most unexpected person was Qin Lan.

When Qin Lan arrived, Yan Li had returned to Shanghai to handle work, and Zhang Hong and Dong's mother were at home.

When the nanny opened the door, Dong's mother almost stumbled and fell when she saw Qin Lan, and Zhang Hong almost had a stroke due to high blood pressure and fainted.

"Mom, Auntie, I've come to see Dong Xuan and the child."

Qin Lan remained relatively calm. She deliberately chose to come when Zhang Hong was around, so that at least she would have someone to look after her. If only Dong Xuan's family members were there, she might have kicked him out.

"Ah, well, cough cough, mother-in-law."

Zhang Hong was a bit incoherent. She had met Chairman Qin quite a few times before, but this was the first time since she had given birth.

More importantly, Dong Xuan's family members were also there, which really put her in a bit of a bind.

Mrs. Dong was actually more flustered than she was. It wouldn't be appropriate to send her away, nor would it be appropriate to greet her. In the end, she turned around and went inside to find her daughter.

Taking this opportunity, Zhang Hong quickly asked, "Why are you here? Is this appropriate?"

Dong Xuan just gave birth a few days ago and hasn't fully recovered yet. Don't let her get sick from getting upset.

"It's okay, Mom, I made plans with her."

Qin Lan certainly wouldn't rush over without first informing Dong Xuan.

Sure enough, as soon as the two finished speaking, Dong's mother came out of the bedroom with a strange expression. She glanced at Qin Lan, not knowing how to start a conversation, nor did she want to. She told Zhang Hong and then hid in the kitchen.

Originally, Mrs. Dong wanted to go out to buy groceries to avoid seeing the situation.

But I was also worried that if something happened, my daughter, who wasn't fully recovered, would be at a disadvantage while I was away, so I decided to stay home and watch over her.

Qin Lan chatted with Zhang Hong for a few minutes, put down the gift, and then went straight into the house.

In the bedroom, Dong Xuan, wearing pajamas, leaned against the bed. When she saw Qin Lan, she couldn't help but say something.

"You really came."

Qin Lan had greeted him before, but she thought he was joking. Just like when Qin Lan gave birth, she said she would visit him, but in the end she didn't.

"I dared not provoke you while you were pregnant, but now there's nothing I can't do?"

When Dong Xuan was pregnant, the two tried to avoid meeting each other, otherwise, if they bumped into each other, neither of them could bear the responsibility, and it would be difficult to explain.

So Dong Xuan didn't visit Qin Lan before, and Qin Lan didn't come over either, until Dong Xuan gave birth, then Qin Lan came over.

After exchanging a few pleasantries, Qin Lan went to see the child, where Young Master Yan was sleeping soundly in the crib next to her.

"This child takes after you; he's fair-skinned."

Qin Lan commented that it's hard to tell much about a newborn baby, but in terms of skin tone, it is indeed lighter than Yan Dashao's.

Dong Xuan couldn't help but laugh: "You're already talking about the child over such a small matter."

When the three of them were together before, she heard Yan Li jokingly complain that Qin Lan was always jealous that Yan Li liked her fair skin and often brought up old grievances.

It seems this incident had a significant impact on Qin Lan. Even after so many years, she still judges a child by their skin color first.

"Hey kid, what are you talking about?"

Qin Lan felt a little embarrassed. She wasn't specifically observing skin tone, but she did indeed think of Dong Xuan's fair skin.

Perhaps because she's been nagging about it too much, this matter has become a small thorn in her side, making her quite sensitive about it.

Dong Xuan didn't chase after the other woman to make fun of her. She wasn't in a good mood right now, and if she angered this woman, she would just have to suffer the consequences if Bangbang punched her twice.

"You didn't come to see me just to see me, did you?"

"Of course, we don't have that kind of relationship."

Qin Lan had been insulted earlier, and her tone was a bit harsh, but remembering the purpose of her visit today, she softened her tone.

"I came to see you today to hear your specific thoughts on our alliance."

Previously, Qin and Dong had formed an alliance against Fan and their cooperation was quite close. However, since the two became pregnant, their relationship has become more complicated due to the involvement of the child.

Currently, the Qin-Dong alliance has not been broken, but the relationship is sometimes close and sometimes distant, sometimes cold and sometimes warm.

Qin Lan felt that this was not a solution and planned to talk to Dong Xuan to find out what the plan was.

Should the league continue?!

If this continues, given the change in status, will some agreements need to be changed, and will new rules need to be added to adapt to the changing situation?

Dong Xuan remained silent. She had thought about this before, but the current situation was different from the previous one.

Previously, Fan Xiaopang was at the height of his power, and Yan Li had many women, so the two lacked a sense of security and chose to form an alliance in order to protect themselves.

But now that the child has been born, with the child to rely on, their positions have become very stable.

At the same time, because of the child, I have to change my thinking. In addition to my relationship with Yan Li, the child's future is also of utmost importance.

Unless Yan Li is willing to let the Yan family decline, the stupidest way is to divide the family property equally.

Therefore, Yan Li might give more of the family property to the other children, but there will definitely be one child who receives the most and the most core assets and becomes his successor.

In this situation, Young Master Yan and Young Master Yan are brothers, but also rivals.

Both Qin and Dong had to conduct a new assessment and consideration of each other.

"what are you thinking?"

Dong Xuan remained silent for two minutes without speaking, but instead inquired about Qin Lan. The latter's decision to come to her door was clearly premeditated.

Qin Lan didn't say much, but simply asked, "Can you fight against that guy surnamed Fan all by yourself?"

In everything, one must grasp the most crucial point of conflict. Qin Lan understood this principle well, and with just one sentence, she persuaded Dong Xuan to understand.

Fan Xiaopang doesn't have children now, but barring any unforeseen circumstances, she will definitely have some in the future.

Compared to the two of them, Fan Xiaopang, as a mother, is much more impressive. Especially with the listing of Yi'an, she has become incredibly popular, and the name "Fan Ye" has spread throughout the entertainment industry.

In particular, Qin Dong was severely criticized and even his future children were likely involved in Fan Xiaopang's so-called "wealthy family theory".

She helped Yan Li conquer the world, and her child naturally became the heir.

In this situation, even if Chairman Qin joins forces, it might be difficult; if they separate, Fan Xiaopang will be utterly overjoyed.

Dong Xuan wiped away the sweat from nervousness and her body not yet fully recovered, let out a long sigh, and uttered four words.

"The alliance continues."

Qin Lan looked at Dong Xuan and asked, "Is it an alliance between the two of us, or between us and you two?"

Dong Xuan hesitated for a moment: "Does it need to be divided so clearly?"

"If we don't distinguish between who trusts us more, you or I trust you more? If we both hold back and have our own selfish motives, how can we work together with one heart and one mind?"

The fundamental interest of their current alliance is not the previous rivalry, but the future of their child and themselves.

So if the two children are excluded, this so-called alliance is just an empty shell. While fighting against Fan Xiaopang, they also have to be wary of each other stabbing each other in the back.

Seeing that Dong Xuan was still hesitating, Qin Lan said a few more words.

"That woman surnamed Fan has oppressed us for a lifetime. Do you want her child to oppress our child for a lifetime as well?"

“I know you’re worried about who’s the dominant one between the two kids, but if they’re good brothers, it doesn’t matter who’s dominant or subordinate as long as they can win.”

"Even the emperor has two princes to help him. With such a large family business, it's impossible for one person to manage it all. It would be so much better to have a helper. If Yan Li had just one brother he could trust and who could stand on his own, he wouldn't be running back and forth between the capital and Shanghai now."

Qin Lan's later statement makes a lot of sense!

Yan Li is able to manage three companies worth tens of billions because he has an intelligence system, is exceptional at using people, and doesn't have to worry about internal spies or being sidelined or fooled.

But normal people don't have his ability. It's impossible to manage such a large business by relying on one person alone; you need trustworthy helpers.

Compared to outsiders, your own brothers who grew up together are definitely more reliable.

When the time comes, the two brothers will be close, one as the head and the other as the deputy, seizing the largest assets and power, suppressing the other branches of the family. Wouldn't that be a victory in itself?

Going it alone, the chances of winning are slim. After being defeated, one can only take a share of the family fortune and be left to fend for oneself, or even just receive a monthly allowance from the family trust.

One option is to join forces against the enemy, with a good chance of winning, securing the position of the second-in-command with real power, and even potentially becoming the next head of the Yan family. Even if they lose the fight, their alliance could still help them achieve a respectable outcome.

Dong Xuan's mind raced, and she extended her hand: "It's a pleasure to cooperate with you."

"Pleasant to work with."

After reaching an agreement, the two sides formed an alliance. As for the specific details, they would discuss them after Dong Xuan recovered. Qin Lan did not stay long and left after talking for a while.

Shanghai, Tudou.com Chairman's Office
Yan Li glanced at the two text messages on his phone and nodded in satisfaction.

It was all for nothing that he used a combination of deception and trickery to bring the two mothers and their children together.

If you want your children to get close and develop a relationship, it won't be enough for him alone. Both mothers need to work together. No matter what the underlying purpose is, as long as the effect is positive, it's a good start.

Once you've started, you can gradually continue to guide them.

Yan Li was confident in this regard. Qin Dong had initially attacked directly, but Yan Li had repeatedly defeated him.

Even with Qin Dong and Fan Xiaopang at odds, he still managed to create the famous scene of Bing Fu Xuan Lan.

If Yan Li can handle their mother, he can easily keep these brats in line...

(End of this chapter)