Mrs. Fu, please be mindful of the appropriate boundaries.

Xu Qingyao spoke solemnly and seriously, words that seemed out of place for someone his age.

Fu Jingting looked intently at Xu Qingyao, as if he finally understood why Xu Qingcheng had gone to such lengths to protect Shengshi.

"Qingyao, you want to protect your sister and the entire Xu family, and that's not just talk. If you can get out a day earlier, then don't be an hour later. If you can learn more, then don't learn less. No one will stand still and wait for you. You have to work your hardest, harder than anyone else." Fu Jingting spoke each word clearly and without any embellishment, but it was the result of his hard work and perseverance.

Xu Qingcheng wondered why Fu Jingting hadn't come out yet. She turned back and, standing outside the ward, overheard their conversation. She then quietly retreated to wait for him at the front.

Her eyes filled with tears, and they all streamed down her face in an instant.

Seeing her like this, with tears streaming down her face yet smiling, her crying and laughing at the same time, made Fu Jingting's heart ache.

She pressed the back of her hand to her eyes. "I couldn't control myself when I heard what Qingyao said. He's grown up; he still knows how to care for me."

Fu Jingting hummed in agreement, "This kid is alright."

Xu Qingcheng raised her face and smiled, looking proud, as if to say, "That's my younger brother, so of course it can't be wrong."

Sunlight danced on her face, making her glistening tears sparkle. Fu Jingting gently wiped away her tears with his fingers, his movements tender and delicate. "If he behaves well, he'll have a chance to get a reduced sentence and can get out sooner."

Xu Qingcheng looked up at him, her eyes filled with a soft light, gazing at him with tenderness. She reached out and hugged him, burying her face in his chest.

"Thank you," Xu Qingcheng said, her heart filled with tenderness.

The two drove away. Xu Qingcheng lowered the car window a little, and the cool breeze felt refreshing. Qingyao's matter was a thorn in her heart, too deep and too painful.

This is enough for now.

Xu Qingcheng turned her head to look at the man driving the car. A smile appeared in her eyes, and her heart softened.

Time is still good, and if it could stay like this forever... that would be nice.

But the car keeps moving forward, time keeps passing, and the pause button pressed during the Spring Festival comes rolling back as work resumes.

A personnel change announcement from the Fu family quickly caused a huge reaction in the economic field, leading to a sharp decline in Fu's stock price.

Fu Jingting will no longer serve as CEO; Fu Pinxiu will temporarily assume the position.

The financial sector business under the Fu family was handed over to Fu Jingting, and the asset divestiture continued as originally planned.

In other words, this sector was originally planned to be divested by the Fu Group. Fu Jingting took over the handling of it, and after this was completed, he would probably leave the core of the Fu Group along with this part of the assets as an appendage of the Fu Group.

The outside world was filled with sighs, and everyone seemed to vaguely sense the undercurrents beneath this announcement.

Fu Jingting and Fu Pinxiu conducted a key handover of work, which was supervised by the head of the human resources department. The two had almost no special communication.

As they left, Duan Heng followed. He observed that Fu Jingting's emotions were not too turbulent, but he still couldn't help but say, "Young Master Fu, we have every opportunity to get out of this situation. The European project is a pretext, but it's not the truth. If we really want to go back in time, we will definitely find loopholes in the framing."

"Duan Heng, every cloud has a silver lining." Fu Jingting waved his hand to stop him. "The divestiture of Fu's financial assets needs to be swift. You'll be busy for a while now, and the speed needs to be fast, the faster the better. I will bring Tang Jinchao in, and he will cooperate with you to complete the transaction. My principle is speed. I can compromise on non-principle issues. Remember, speed is the only way to win."

He paused, then turned to Duan Heng, raising an eyebrow. "Duan Heng, in the financial sector, we are the experts."

Duan Heng was slightly taken aback. His face showed no sign of disappointment or dejection, but rather an air of confidence and triumph, as if this was the ending and the world he desired.

"I understand." Duan Heng smiled. Having followed Fu Jingting for so long, he naturally knew what Fu Jingting was best at: manipulating events at will. He was never the one standing in front of the screen.

However, it wasn't until Tang Jinzhao handed him the proposal that Duan Heng truly understood that Fu Jingting didn't take the Fu Group seriously at all; what he wanted was the rapid divestiture of financial assets, including himself.

Xu Qingcheng had just finished a meeting at Shengshi when she received the message. Messages kept popping up on her phone, and she could see the push notifications without even unlocking the screen. Xu Qingcheng opened her eyes wide, and her mind went blank.

The others present had also seen the information, and their expressions were quite interesting as they looked at Xu Qingcheng. Although it had not been officially announced, the most talked-about gossip during this Spring Festival was the marriage between Xu Qingcheng and Fu Jingting. However, most people only knew about their engagement, not that they were already legally married.

However, that doesn't matter.

Importantly, they had just held a meeting to discuss project cooperation with the Fu family to jointly promote the preparation and construction of the South Gate project. It goes without saying that the Fu family was prepared to lend a hand because they were related by marriage.

However, given Fu Jingting's current situation, he can barely protect himself, let alone drag on to another prosperous era.

"Mr. Xu, what about the South Gate project we were just discussing? Is there any hope for it? What's wrong with your fiancé...?"

"He's not my fiancé, he's my husband." Xu Qingcheng stood up and handed the document to Yu Sheng. "I'll distribute a copy of the meeting minutes to everyone. If you didn't hear what I said in the meeting, go back and review the minutes. Proceed with the work according to the timeline."

She didn't answer directly, but her actions showed everyone that the project wouldn't stop and that they should do as she said.

After entering the office, Xu Qingcheng calmed down for a while before making the call. She didn't directly ask him about the matter, but instead asked, "Didn't you have an appointment to try on wedding dresses? Are you okay? Or should I go by myself?"

"It's a small favor. But I should be able to get there with you on time." Fu Jingting checked the time. "I'm afraid I won't have time to pick you up."

His voice was calm and composed amidst the busyness, which inexplicably put Xu Qingcheng at ease.

"That's alright, we'll meet at the bridal shop."

"Aren't you going to ask me anything else?" the man suddenly asked, his voice even carrying a hint of amusement.

Xu Qingcheng's tense body seemed to relax completely. "You definitely didn't just find out now. Why am I asking?"

"Aren't you afraid I'll lose the investment I promised you?"

"You're not the only investment I've lost. I can always find someone else."

There was a sudden silence on the other end of the phone. "Give it to others like it's to me? Just for Mrs. Fu's devoted service, this business is guaranteed to make a profit. I have no reason not to invest."

Xu Qingcheng froze for a moment, the scene of the two of them in the study flashing through her mind. Her face burned like fire. "Fu Jingting!"

……

Xu Qingcheng arrived at the bridal shop a step earlier than Fu Jingting. Liu Yang greeted her upon seeing her, "You're here! Where's Jingting?"

He'll be there in a bit.

"Then I'll show you some clothes. You can choose some first, and your husband will help you choose when he arrives." Xu Qingcheng said okay, and she followed Liu Yang into the clothing section.

"We have both traditional Chinese wedding dresses and gowns. I've selected a few based on your requests. Please try them on." Liu Yang looked at Xu Qingcheng and smiled. "You have no idea how much your mother cares. She's reminded me so many times. She didn't give me a good Spring Festival this year. Our WeChat conversations were all about this."

"Thank you, Sister Liu Yang." Xu Qingcheng smiled. "It's really troubled you. I'll invite you for tea another day."

"You don't need to invite me for tea. If you have time, you can be my model." Liu Yang genuinely thought Xu Qingcheng was beautiful, strikingly beautiful and flamboyant, with a very elegant air.

She naturally has many celebrity resources in her circle, but it's no exaggeration to say that Xu Qingcheng is no less than those celebrities. She has her own unique temperament as a well-bred lady, radiant yet elegant and poised.

"Why not? As long as you like me."

The two walked towards the V section, chatting and laughing, and as they passed a fitting room, they heard voices coming from inside.

"Did you see the news about the Fu family today? Has Fu Jingting been marginalized by the Fu family? They said he was the designated successor before, and the momentum in the past few years seemed to be on that track. This is too sudden." Liang Ruru looked at Ye Wenhan. "If he had married into the Ye family, Uncle Fu would definitely have favored him, and he wouldn't be in this situation today. Can you feel a little more at ease now?"