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

"You should already have your own thoughts, why are you asking me?" Fu Jingting looked at her. He knew very well that if he were in Xu Qingcheng's position, he would also do his best to seize this opportunity.

She sought opinions, but it also provided a channel for sharing and venting.

The so-called comeback is not a feast prepared for everyone; only a very few people have the opportunity to enjoy it.

His words exposed her thoughts, and Xu Qingcheng smiled, but there was a hint of bitterness in her smile. This was something that only those who were in the thick of it could understand. Business is a game, and she knew the risks involved, but she had no choice but to take this step.

Taking a step back isn't necessarily a good thing, and taking a step forward isn't without risk either.

Just like riding a bicycle, standing still doesn't mean you'll stay firmly in place; you can still fall.

As he said, whether she asked or not wouldn't change her decision, but she just wanted to talk to him about it, as if she would feel at peace once she had.

This feeling is very strange.

"Mr. Fu got it right," Xu Qingcheng reached out and hugged him, her eyes filled with his image, her eyes crinkling with a smile, "Here's a reward for you!"

She leaned down to kiss him, her soft lips sliding down his jawline, biting his Adam's apple. Her sharp little teeth gently tapped against his skin, as if a little force would break his throat. This subtle pain seeped into his blood, subtly creating a tense feeling of his life being threatened, stimulating the blood in his veins to the point of boiling.

Fu Jingting suddenly rolled over and pinned her down. He easily pulled up her loose, smooth pajamas and tied them to her hands. His eyes were stained with a bright red blood, like a trapped beast.

My heart aches dull and throbbing, like being stabbed with needles; it hurts terribly, but there's no blood.

He mustered all his strength and used his most primal power to lead her toward an uncertain future.

……

The woman beside him was fast asleep, her eyelashes wet with water, which shone like crystals in the light.

Fu Jingting stood up, took his phone, and went into the study. His face was ashen. "Who made the first move? I said a month's delay wouldn't be too late. Did you take my words for granted?"

"Young Master Fu, I really didn't make any arrangements." Duan Heng's breathing tightened on the other end of the phone. "I'll go check what's going on."

Fu Jingting hung up the phone, his arms propped on the table, his eyes flashing with a burning red light.

Half an hour later, Duan Heng called, saying that a team was in contact with the patent holder, whose background was unclear. Because of this, Shengshi did not want to miss the opportunity and had to cooperate as soon as possible.

The decision was made ahead of schedule.

He knew that Young Master Fu wanted to postpone it until after the wedding, but things often don't go as planned, and you never know when unexpected problems might arise.

Fu Jingting squeezed his eyes shut. "Duan Heng, find out who it is and whether it has anything to do with us."

……

Wei Xiao logged onto his computer and opened the email, which contained a negotiation proposal regarding patent contact and corporate mergers and acquisitions.

After carefully reading through the document, Tang Kejia finished her coffee and nodded with satisfaction. "You acted very quickly. Xu Qingcheng should be losing her composure now."

"Yes. Shengshi has been suppressed by the Ye family for so long. With this opportunity to turn things around, they still hesitate. They deserve to have managed Shengshi in such a terrible state." Wei Xiao said somewhat dismissively.

"You're wrong. It's precisely because she's too cautious that I have to give her a push. Otherwise, if things drag on for too long, and she realizes something's wrong, this whole charade will fall apart." Tang Kejia put down her coffee cup. The young lady of the Xu family in Ancheng is exceptionally beautiful, and most of the comments outside focus on her appearance and figure, so much else is overlooked.

Xu Qingcheng has brought this prosperous era to where it is today; she must have some real talent to have accomplished this.

Tang Kejia herself is a woman, a beautiful and strong-willed woman, so she will not underestimate any opponent.

"It doesn't matter if it takes a little longer, the Fu family should be the ones who are anxious, our Tang family is definitely fine." Wei Xiao didn't quite understand Tang Kejia's words, why would it be unacceptable if it took too long.

Tang Kejia didn't answer her. "Delete the emails. Make sure to tell them to be thorough and not leave any trace."

Wei Xiao agreed and then quickly went to handle it.

Tang Kejia closed her eyes briefly, and the image of Fu Jingting holding Xu Qingcheng popped into her mind, so intimate that it gave her goosebumps. How could that embrace be with another woman?

She wouldn't allow it.

It's not about whether the Tang family has any connection; it's that Tang Kejia won't allow such a thing to happen.

Xu Qingcheng wants to marry into the Fu family in a grand and glorious way, then let's see if she has the ability.

……

The board of directors of Shengshi made decisions quickly, and the execution of these decisions was also very strong.

From patent cooperation to corporate mergers and acquisitions, the negotiations proceeded exceptionally smoothly.

The only problem is that Shengshi is currently short of acquisition funds, so Xu Qingcheng chose to merge a production company into Shengshi through equity swap.

However, this means that the Xu family's shares were already only at the safe voting threshold for major decisions, and after the equity was diluted, they no longer had the right to veto major decisions.

The day before the acquisition, Xu Qingcheng went to the hospital. Xu Shengchang's condition neither worsened nor improved.

She sat by the hospital bed for a long time, and said very softly, "Dad, I swore that if Shengshi ever turns its fortunes around, I will make the Ye family taste twice as badly as they were trampled underfoot. I know that I have taken a huge risk in making this decision, and I will take full responsibility regardless of whether it works or not."

Xu Shengchang shook his head, making a muffled sound, and it was unclear what he was trying to say.

Xu Qingcheng held his hand. "Don't worry about me, Dad. I think I've already gotten through the hardest part."

As she left, Zhao Lan asked her, "Is he good to you?"

Xu Qingcheng nodded shyly, "Mom, he's very good to me."

"You look much better." Zhao Lan breathed a sigh of relief, smiling as she patted Qingcheng's hair. "I was really worried that he would make you suffer because of the miscarriage, but he still came to see me alone and apologized for not taking good care of you. Now I know I can rest assured."

Xu Qingcheng was somewhat surprised, "I didn't know he had been here."

Zhao Lan smiled and said, "That child is thoughtful. Qingcheng, I don't understand love among you young people, but I do understand that the most important thing for two people together is to be considerate of each other."

Zhao Lan kept some things to herself. What was between her and Ye Tinghong was in the past. Regardless of whether Qingcheng was hurt or not, Zhao Lan would not bring up this scar, nor did she want her to reopen it.

Xu Qingcheng, being such a perceptive person, understood all the道理 (principles/reasons). She smiled and said, "Mom, I understand."

At that time, she truly felt that Fu Jingting had a heart, so she reciprocated by giving him her own heart.

Even if he only has a little bit of affection for her, she can still spend the rest of her life with him, just for that warmth in her heart.

The Ye family is currently in a state of utter chaos. Despite their best efforts, they have been unable to achieve a better outcome regarding Ye Wenhan's case, which is based on ample evidence.

The internal turmoil within the Fu family was a very dangerous signal for Ye Chengnian. Fu Minghui's control over the Fu family was repeatedly challenged, and at several board meetings, Fu Pinxiu directly pointed out the cooperative projects between the Fu and Ye families, his sharp and incisive remarks hitting the nail on the head.

However, this cannot shake Fu Minghui's foundation, nor will it affect the Ye family's project in any way; the interest chain between the two parties is extremely stable.

However, just when Ye Chengnian was relieved, Shengshi suddenly appeared out of nowhere. The succession of new and old products gave Shengshi an opportunity to bite into the Ye family. This weapon cut off the throat of the Ye family's main business, severed its sales channels, and curbed its cash flow.

Ye Chengnian turned green with anger when he received the invitation to the new product launch sent by Xu Qingcheng.