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

She was so angry that she kept hitting his chest, but she couldn't stop him from continuing his abuse. Miss Xu suddenly felt that all the pain she had suffered before was nothing.

She had no choice but to wrap her arms around his back and hug him, snuggling into his arms like a docile kitten, enduring the pain to show weakness to the tyrant.

Surprisingly, it actually worked.

His plundering movements softened, and he finally released her. The ferocity hidden beneath the surface of the man's actions vanished, and he lightly touched the wound he had inflicted with his teeth.

Xu Qingcheng licked the corner of her mouth with her tongue, wincing in pain and annoyed. She glared at him and said, "It hurts so much!"

"Does it hurt a lot?" he asked, his voice a little hoarse.

Xu Qingcheng pressed her finger to her lips, annoyed, "If it doesn't hurt, let me bite it and see."

With a pull around her waist, she fell into his arms, his forehead pressed against hers, looking completely at his mercy.

The man was tall and strong, and he was incredibly good at bullying her, but now he seemed completely at her mercy, and Miss Xu suddenly... felt a little soft-hearted.

She pinched his waist lightly, saying, "Don't do it again."

As she twisted, the man's waist muscles involuntarily tightened. He lowered his hand and grabbed her fingers. "I've never heard of a man's waist being so sensitive!"

His voice was low and husky, his tone playful. Xu Qingcheng looked up and met his teasing eyes. The Fu Jingting she knew was back.

Then the little bit of maternal glow that had welled up in her dissipated completely, and remembering what he said about it being just a game, Xu Qingcheng suddenly felt like she was in a bad mood.

She snorted and pushed him away forcefully, but instead of pushing him away, he hugged her even tighter.

His eyes were deep as he stared at her. "I'll give you a chance. Ask me whatever you want."

He had this "I'll give you the green light" look on his face.

Xu Qingcheng perked up instantly, like a flower that had just been watered. She had many questions to ask, such as how many shares Ye Chengnian held, what she could gain from this step, and what the best outcome would be.

But in the end, Xu Qingcheng only asked one question.

"If you were me, how would you perform surgery on Shengshi?"

Fu Jingting looked at her with amusement; that was a good question.

"Your current approach is correct. Those peripheral industries that require huge investments cannot sustain the booming business and will only drag down the main business. However, for some promising industries, you can offer a small discount in exchange for partial ownership when selling them. As an asset investment, it may yield hundreds of times the profit in the future. For example, the laser business that Tang Jinchao wants to acquire."

As soon as he explained, Xu Qingcheng understood. The business itself might not be that great, but some investors were skilled at packaging and had resources. Since investing wouldn't result in any losses, co-investing was the best option for her.

Actually, it's about choosing an industry, but even more important is choosing good and capable investors.

"And then?" she asked eagerly, her fingers gripping his shirt collar.

Xu Shengchang felt that she was a girl and had no need to inherit the family business, so he never seriously taught her business.

Xu Qingcheng was appointed to the position at a critical moment, completely forced into it, and even though she had some theoretical background, she still struggled immensely with the actual operation. She really needed someone to give her some guidance.

Moreover, being too close to the situation, she also wondered if bystanders might see things more clearly than she did.

"Another issue is cash flow. I don't need to elaborate; you should understand it yourself. But if you can't offer something in return, who will invest in you?"

Xu Qingcheng pursed her lips, "If Shengshi's shares are diluted further, the Xu family will lose its controlling stake."

"If the prosperous era is gone, no matter how well you guard this line, it will be useless." Fu Jingting's words went straight to the point.

She must have known what he was saying, but there's a big difference between saying and doing things, and if you're not careful, you might lose everything.

Her concerns were not unfounded; business is inherently full of uncertainties. Being controlled by investors and losing one's voice would be equally distressing.

"The move of Shengshi is inherently a dilemma. In fact, how to proceed depends on the decision of the person in charge. In other words, the future of Shengshi will reflect your style of doing things." Fu Jingting was unusually patient. He hooked his fingers around the hair on the side of her face and tucked it behind her ear.

"Okay. I understand."

She was silent for a while before straightening up and breaking free from his embrace. He grabbed her shirt collar with his fingers and carefully buttoned it up one button at a time.

She moved upwards until she locked his neck, then suddenly tiptoed and lightly kissed his Adam's apple before quickly pulling away as he tried to grab her.

She licked the corner of her lips with the tip of her tongue, looking both seductive and alluring, driving you to your very core. "You're barely one of the men I've been with who's technically competent."

You call it "just playing around"? How come you don't know I'm playing too?! Oh well, Miss Xu's competitive spirit is second to none in this regard.

This woman is simply...

Fu Jingting chuckled. His face was reflected in the glass window in front of him. He had completely composed himself, and his heart had inexplicably calmed down, strangely calm.

Fu Minghui's phone call was very clear; he was simply trying to force Ye Wenhan onto him with a firm and uncompromising attitude.

Don't be like your older brother!

Fu Jingting sneered.

……

Xu Qingcheng received a call from Ye's lawyer, who said they would meet to discuss the matter in detail.

She wore exquisite makeup and a smart, professional outfit, and went to the appointment in high spirits, ready to fight a tough battle.

The person who came was the Ye family's lawyer; neither Ye Chengnian nor Ye Wenhan showed up.

Xu Qingcheng, wearing high heels, did not take the hand offered by the lawyer with a smile. A cold smile appeared on her alluring face. "Attorney Chang, if you want to take legal action, I have no objection. There is no need to meet with you today or not. But if you want to talk to me, then at least let President Ye show some sincerity."

After saying this, Xu Qingcheng turned and left.

Attorney Chang couldn't stop him.

"Miss Xu's temper has grown quite a bit," came Ye Chengnian's voice from behind. He was dressed in a proper suit, his composure and demeanor perfectly embodying the air of someone accustomed to a position of power. "There was a bit of traffic on the way, so I'm a little late. What, Miss Xu, are you already unhappy?"

They arrived so just in time; who would believe they just got here?!

Xu Qingcheng sneered, her fingers twirling a strand of her hair on one side, showing him no respect whatsoever. "It was President Ye who took the initiative to talk to me, so being punctual should be the most basic respect, right?"

Her eyes and brows were full of charm, alluring yet sharp, and then she smiled gently, looking absolutely stunning. "However, I still have to give Mr. Ye face."

After saying this, Xu Qingcheng gracefully swayed her small waist and turned to enter the reception room.

Ye Chengnian's expression darkened for a moment, but he quickly regained his composure. "You used to be a shy and timid girl when you were with Tinghong, but now you're showing your sharp edges. It seems the water in Shengshi isn't so pleasant to drink."