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

At the same time, Duan Heng consulted Fu Jingting, saying that now was a good time, as the Ye family was experiencing cash flow problems. If the investment funds for the Ye family's innovative industries were withdrawn at this time, it would put Ye Chengnian in a very passive position.

At that time, even if the Ye family wanted to, they would be powerless to help with the Jincheng project.

Fu Jingting tapped his fingers lightly on the table, his face stern, neither giving instructions nor speaking.

The atmosphere was somber and oppressive.

Duan Heng glanced at Tang Jinchao, hoping he would say something: in business, timing is crucial; once it's missed, it's gone.

Duan Heng kept giving Tang Jinchao meaningful glances.

Tang Jinchao pretended not to see anything, and carried the fish food to feed the tropical fish in the fish tank. He put his finger on the fish tank and watched the little creatures scrambling to eat, and he laughed along with them.

It seems like this has absolutely nothing to do with him.

Duan Heng's face almost fell down.

The atmosphere in the entire space was tense, as if it would snap at any moment. Tang Jinchao pushed up his glasses before speaking, "I've already arranged for someone to handle it. There was a loophole in the previous agreement, and since this is the best opportunity, I can't possibly miss it."

Fu Jingting pursed his lips, his hand on the table suddenly retracted, and his voice was hoarse when he spoke, "When will it be finished?"

"We were prepared beforehand, in case Ye Chengnian tried something underhanded. It'll be quick, we can get it done in the next day or two." Tang Jinzhao finished feeding the fish and turned back. "That should make things easier for your older brother."

After a pause, Tang Jinchao laughed again, "Zhou Qian doesn't dare to call you, but he's already asked me about it several times, both openly and secretly. If you slow down your actions by one step, your older brother will be forced to slow down three steps as well."

Fu Jingting didn't speak. Tang Jinchao put his hand on his shoulder. "You started setting up this scheme from the moment you joined the Fu family. Now, it's no use thinking about it anymore. Sometimes things push us forward. Fu Minghui has deep roots in the Fu family over decades. Don't let your guard down. Let's avoid another accident."

The man closed his eyes. "Let me have some peace and quiet."

When the two came out, Duan Heng breathed a sigh of relief and lightly pressed his fingers to his temples. "I was really afraid that he would dismantle all the plans that had been laid out over the years. I wonder who was behind it. Things could have been delayed."

"I know. Zhou Qian got a severe scolding because of this, otherwise I wouldn't even dare to call him. And you guys, how could you let someone who didn't want to do it slip through the cracks, and you still can't find out who pushed the roulette wheel?" Tang Jinchao's eyes behind his glasses were slightly sharp.

Duan Heng remained silent, hesitant to speak, but the words stuck in his throat.

Tang Jinchao is a shrewd and calculating person. After spending a lot of time with him, he can often guess most of what's going on just by giving the slightest signal. He frowned slightly. "You know?"

Duan Heng remained silent.

"I knew it. With Zhou Qian's connections, there's no way he wouldn't have found out about something like this." Tang Jinchao sneered. "If he doesn't want you to talk about it, then that's Fu Pingxiu's intention."

"Speaking out won't change the situation."

Tang Jinzhao glanced at Duan Heng and said nothing more. Some things were obvious to everyone. Everyone knew how deep Fu Minghui's roots were after so many years in the Fu family. One wrong move and the whole thing would be lost.

Otherwise, they wouldn't have set up such a scheme in the first place and chosen a shell to create.

Because now, neither Fu Pinxiu nor Fu Jingting is suitable to handle these matters openly, and Fu Pinxiu's actions within the Fu family will be further restricted.

That's why Fu Jingting withdrew from the Fu Group. In the business world, it's not the open battles that are feared, but the hidden arrows that are hard to guard against.

Shengshi was like a puppet controlled by Fu Jingting, rushing into the front line according to his plan.

Now, Shengshi Group has not only come into Ye Chengnian's sights, but has also entered Fu Minghui's. It is no exaggeration to say that Shengshi's current situation is a last gasp. No matter which way it goes, it is a dead end for Shengshi.

Fu Jingting lit a cigarette, but didn't smoke it. He then stubbed it out hard, knowing that this was the best option.

From the moment he stepped into this game, from the moment he dragged her into this game, it was too difficult to turn back.

If the Ye family isn't dealt a blow, they can keep Shengshi occupied, and Fu Minghui won't stand idly by. Meanwhile, his elder brother will be in a very passive position. Sacrificing the pawn to save the king—Fu Jingting understands this simple principle perfectly well.

What he didn't understand was that his heart felt like it was being cut by a knife.

These hidden methods will eventually be exposed to the light of day.

Tang Jinchao withdrew a sum of innovation funds from the Ye family, and Ye Chengnian suffered a double blow. Overwhelmed with anger, he vomited blood.

Xu Qingcheng was quite surprised when she heard the news. She glanced at Fu Jingting and asked, "Hey, why did Tang Jinchao suddenly withdraw his investment from the Ye family?"

"Didn't you say that businessmen value profit?" Fu Jingting said calmly.

Xu Qingcheng pouted and gave a coquettish snort, "I thought it was because of me."

The man glanced at her sideways, pinching her small nose with his fingers. "You have a big face."

Xu Qingcheng didn't really believe that Fu Jingting would do such a thing for her. They were both in the business world, and he knew business best.

But now that Ye Chengnian has come to this point, she has to admit the joy she feels.

Xu Qingcheng nestled in his arms, chuckling softly as she wrapped her arms around his neck. "I can't forgive them for what they did to the Xu family. I've been holding back this day, and I'm going to make them pay back double for what they've suffered. Forgiveness is such an easy word, but they never blinked when they hurt us."

As she spoke, tears welled up in Xu Qingcheng's eyes. The past was too painful to recall, and thinking about it only brought her more pain.

Fu Jingting tightened his grip on her arms.

Xu Qingcheng hummed in response, a hint of reproach in her eyes, "You're hugging me too tightly, you're practically breaking my waist."

Fu Jingting didn't speak, but he didn't loosen his grip on her arms at all.

Xu Qingcheng let him hold her like that, so tightly, and she felt inexplicably safe. She thought for a moment, then chuckled softly, "They say women have small hearts. Do you think I have a particularly small heart?"

"It's quite small, too small. Stretch it bigger." The man's voice was somewhat muffled, coming from above her head.

It doesn't matter how small her heart is, as long as it can hold him.

If he can't fit in, that's okay. His heart is big enough to fit her in.

Xu Qingcheng pinched his waist with particular displeasure, muttering, "You really underestimated him."

Fu Jingting couldn't help but chuckle. Lately, his heart had been pounding in his chest, and it seemed that only by holding her in his arms could he truly feel at ease.

"Oh, by the way, do you have anything else planned for today?"

Fu Jingting said no, but Xu Qingcheng smiled and pulled him along, "You be my driver, let's go out for a bit. I had someone cut open the stone that Grandma gave me and made some jewelry. The quality is very good. I'll go get it and give it to Mom. The Tang family from Jincheng is coming over, and Mom has to give her a gift since she's their future daughter-in-law."

"You've thought of everything so thoroughly." Fu Jingting looked at her and pinched her cheek with his fingers. "You've got the self-awareness of a daughter-in-law."

Xu Qingcheng grabbed his hand, her face flushed from his teasing words, and pushed him away, saying, "Let's go."