That night.

For Li Changfeng, Zhang Jingshan, and Zhao Jiwei, whether their minds were at peace or troubled was uncertain.

But for Ye Chen, he sweetly drifted into dreams of enjoying the bliss of family life surrounded by children and grandchildren.

In his dream, Tenglong Group stood at the pinnacle of the world.

In his dream, Tenglong Group controlled the world's vital industries.

In his dream, Tenglong Group propelled Huaguo to become a dominant force in the global economy and technology.

With multiple technological advancements leading and shaping the world, financial systems that held sway over major nations, Tenglong Group had become an unprecedented commercial empire.

The latter part of the dream saw Ye Chen retiring, living peacefully on a private island with his wife, Chen Yinuo, basking in unparalleled family joy.

Although he woke up to realize it was just a dream, Ye Chen's face still carried a confident and triumphant smile.

Even if it was just a dream, for someone who grasped the trajectory of the next sixty years, this dream was entirely achievable.

Getting up and washing, Ye Chen casually opened a livestream of the Modu Auto Show on Douyin.

If the past followed the same trajectory, today at the Stella exhibit, a storm would shake Huaguo.

A Stella car owner's protest and the subsequent response from Stella's regional president would cause their long-standing stock value to plummet dramatically.

To Huaguo's netizens, the spark that wiped out hundreds of billions in Stella's market value overnight was an ordinary car owner protesting her rights. Memes and jokes spread like wildfire.

However, what most netizens didn't realize was that the protesting woman at the auto show merely amplified the issue.

The real cause of Stella's market crash was a simultaneous explosion of quality issues across the Pacific.

The protest at Modu Auto Show was just a coincidental trigger.

After washing up, Ye Chen enjoyed a bowl of sea cucumber and scallop porridge prepared by Chen Yinuo.

His phone sat beside him, broadcasting the excited voice of a car enthusiast reporting live from the show.

As Ye Chen was about to finish his meal—

"What the heck? What's happening here?"

"Wait, what's that banner?"

"No way! Is she taking off her clothes?"

The auto show streamer exclaimed.

Ye Chen, who hadn't paid attention to the livestream, put down his chopsticks when he heard the commotion and looked at the screen.

At the Stella booth, several people unfurled a large banner.

A woman in the center removed her jacket, revealing a white T-shirt covered in bold slogans.

Before security could react, she jumped onto a display car, megaphone in hand, emotionally protesting about vehicle malfunctions.

"Wow, this is a protest?"

"This is huge!"

"Hang on, guys. I need a front-row seat for this!"

Chaos erupted, and security rushed in.

Just like the previous timeline, the same woman, later awarded various titles and becoming an internet sensation, had taken center stage.

But the dramatic scene didn't last long.

Security promptly intervened and stopped the protest.

Ye Chen smirked, shutting off the livestream.

He then accessed international news through his phone, searching for information about Stella.

Unsurprisingly, quality complaints about Stella had already surfaced online.

Due to time zone differences, these complaints hadn't yet spread globally.

The path was set. Now, it was just a matter of waiting to strike.

Ye Chen chuckled softly, placing his phone aside.

After finishing his porridge, he washed the dishes.

At the same time—

In the office of Chen Yinuo, two unexpected visitors appeared.

"And you are...?"

Chen Yinuo frowned slightly at the unfamiliar faces.

"President Chen, allow me to introduce myself. I am Fan Jingyan, attorney for Ms. Lin Mengxi. This is Ms. Lin Fangfei, her mother." The well-dressed middle-aged man extended his hand politely.

Chen Yinuo nodded slightly and shook his hand briefly.

Retracting her hand, she asked curiously, "I'm sorry, but I don't know a Ms. Lin Mengxi. How can I help you?"

"You don't know Ms. Lin Mengxi?" Attorney Fan seemed surprised.

"My daughter, Mengxi, was your CEO Ye Chen's high school classmate," Lin Fangfei said anxiously.

"Huh? Ye Chen's classmate? I've never heard him mention her. What brings you here?" Chen Yinuo asked, puzzled.

"President Chen, could you arrange for us to meet with Vice President Pang Jun? We tried calling him, but couldn't get through," Fan Jingyan requested.

"Why are you looking for Vice President Pang?" Chen Yinuo asked but quickly connected the dots.

Ms. Lin Mengxi's attorney.

Her mother.

Looking for Pang Jun.

Could it be that the woman involved in setting Pang Jun up was Lin Mengxi?

"President Chen, there might have been some misunderstanding between Ms. Lin Mengxi and Vice President Pang Jun. Yes, Pang Jun may have been wronged by Mengxi's impulsive actions, but my client is also suffering greatly from this ordeal, which could ruin her life. Could you please arrange for them to meet?" Attorney Fan pleaded.

Chen Yinuo's expression hardened.

A misunderstanding?

That wasn't a misunderstanding—it was blatant extortion.

Pang Jun was the victim, but the real target was Yi Ren Ru Xue, their entire company.

Had Pang Jun caved in and surrendered the formula, it would have marked the company's downfall.

Now they were calling it a misunderstanding?

"I'm sorry, but I cannot arrange such a meeting," Chen Yinuo replied coldly.

If not for her professionalism, she would have thrown them out.

"President Chen... can't you consider that Mengxi and Ye Chen were classmates? Besides, Ye Chen had a crush on Mengxi in high school!" Lin Fangfei pleaded.

"Even if you can't set up the meeting, could you give me Ye Chen's contact information?"

Clearly, Lin Fangfei was unaware that Chen Yinuo was Ye Chen's wife.

Lin Mengxi had likely concealed this detail.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have approached in such a manner.