As Beautiful As You Recap, Plot, Synopsis

As Beautiful As You Synopsis

Ji Xing, a dedicated technical talent working in a tech company, decides to resign and pursue her dream by starting her own business. At the beginning of her entrepreneurial journey, the team she formed with her junior brother faces significant challenges. Just when things seem hopeless, Ji Xing's unique insights earn the support of Han Ting, the president of Dongyang Technology.

With Han Ting's investment, their startup, Xingchen, finally gets on the right track. However, Ji Xing loses her first love of seven years in the process. The difficulties of starting a business and the pain of her breakup nearly overwhelm her, but her close-knit group of girlfriends provides unwavering support.

After experiencing multiple failures in product development, Ji Xing and Han Ting gradually transition from being mentor-mentee and business partners to becoming soulmates attracted to each other.

Yet, the good times do not last. Xingchen's rapid growth soon hits a bottleneck, plunging Ji Xing back into a career slump. Simultaneously, her relationship with Han Ting begins to face crises. Ultimately, with the encouragement of her friends, Ji Xing regains her confidence and, despite immense pressure, leads the company out of its predicament.

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As a junior employee of Guanghua Group, Ji Xing has been working day and night on project investigation reports to save up for a new house down payment. She finally finished the report in the early hours and took a short rest before hurriedly packing her files and calling her mother. Her mother was once again concerned about her marriage.

Although Ji Xing has a stable relationship with her boyfriend, she isn’t in a rush to get married; saving for the down payment is more important at the moment. Today, she heard that it was the first day of the new senior executive from Dongyang Group joining the company. Ji Xing rushed to the subway station, only to find that the subway was malfunctioning. In order to get to the company on time, she resorted to using a shared bicycle.

At every traffic light, she widened her eyes to avoid delays. Despite her efforts, she was blocked by an annoying guy on the road, causing her bike to swerve slightly. An unfortunate delivery guy, trying to avoid Ji Xing's bike, accidentally scratched a luxury car. Inside the car was Han Ting, the new executive from Dongyang Group. Initially, seeing the delivery guy get involved, he thought the delivery guy was unlucky.

But within two minutes, Ji Xing hurriedly returned on her bike, breathlessly explaining that she was chasing the culprit who violated traffic rules and implicated them. She voluntarily left her contact information for compensation. In a rush to get to the company, Han Ting, sitting in the car, immediately felt his heart race when he saw Ji Xing. She was his middle school crush, and he couldn’t believe he saw her here.

Han Ting signaled the driver to let it go. The car windows were tinted, so Ji Xing didn’t see who was inside. She just gratefully turned her head, puzzled by such a generous car owner. Ji Xing rushed to the company, where her boss was presenting the PPT she had painstakingly created to the leaders. This wasn’t the first time her boss plagiarized her hard work. However, this time, Ji Xing had been cautious.

She had intentionally left out a few words on a professional chart in the PPT. The experienced Han Ting immediately noticed the issue and directly asked the person in charge about the calculation method. The plagiarist was stunned, giving Ji Xing the chance to stand before everyone and professionally and thoroughly explain each detail. The leaders were very pleased.

In the evening, Guanghua Group's female executive, Ceng Di, called Ji Xing and asked her to accompany her to meet a potential client. To be cautious, Ji Xing specifically asked her close friend for help in dressing up for the event. She attended the banquet arranged by Ceng Di in full attire and accompanied the potential client in a card game. Coincidentally, Han Ting was also there.

Seeing Ji Xing with playing cards in her hand, he was reminded of ten years ago when they used to play cards together. Ji Xing, with her excellent card skills, always won. Han Ting was filled with emotion, meeting this exceptionally intelligent girl again. Ji Xing easily won two rounds, earning the admiration of a fat man sitting next to her.

Han Ting didn’t like the way the fat man looked at Ji Xing, so he called Ji Xing's boss and quietly reminded him. Ji Xing was then called away by her boss. Due to her outstanding performance, she left a deep impression on the potential client. During the card game, she had already introduced her company’s products vividly and engagingly. Although Han Ting remained calm and composed, he was secretly impressed.

Even after ten years abroad, Han Ting still can't forget a small wonton restaurant back home. Upon returning to the country, he immediately called his old friend Xiao Yixiao. Over the years, Xiao Yixiao has appeared to be a company manager, but in reality, he has been acting under the direction of Ji Xing, including the acquisition of many major projects. Many subsidiary companies were actually planned and established by Han Ting, making Han Ting the real big boss!

Discussing the dinner tonight, Xiao Yixiao noticed right away that Han Ting knew Ji Xing and inferred that Han Ting must really like her, confirming his guess with Han Ting. However, Han Ting immediately denied it. Although he knew Ji Xing many years ago, she didn’t reply to his messages back then. After so many years, their relationship had faded. Despite his words, Han Ting knew that seeing Ji Xing again still made his heart race.

In the evening, Han Ting looked at the phone number Ji Xing had left in the morning. After adding her on WeChat, Ji Xing thought he was the car owner from the morning incident. She immediately apologized and inquired about the compensation, which made Han Ting secretly laugh, as she didn’t recognize him. He decided to continue his disguise.

The next morning, Ji Xing heard her colleagues excitedly announce that Zhao Xingbo, the client they entertained last night, had signed the contract. The company had successfully secured the deal, and the promised bonus from Ceng Di was within reach. Ji Xing was very happy. Shortly after, someone delivered a large bouquet of flowers to her, drawing envious looks from everyone. A curious colleague pulled out the card from the bouquet and deliberately read out the name “Zhao Xingbo.

” It was sent by the manager of the partner company, sparking whispers among the staff. They speculated that Ji Xing had gone out with Zhao Xingbo last night and secured the contract in just one evening, with the other company’s boss even sending flowers. These thoughts quickly led to wild imaginations. Han Ting’s sudden entry into the family business immediately aroused his elder sister’s vigilance.

She was wary of having her hard-earned position taken away and began rallying her trusted followers within the company, constantly trying to trip Han Ting up. This time, she forced Han Ting to make a military order to double Hanhai’s stock value within two years. After leaving the company, Han Ting went to a place he used to love. Many years ago, he and Ji Xing had cared for a stray cat there, sharing many beautiful memories.

Xiao Yixiao came to find him there, worried after hearing Han Ting’s military order earlier in the day. With a pile of tricky issues in the company and numerous aspects to handle, no one could guarantee that they could double the stock in two years. Guanghua Technology was about to hold a celebration banquet. Ji Xing excitedly called her best friend. Since it was a celebration, her friend suggested she wear a black cocktail dress.

With her fair skin and beautiful appearance, she might as well shine and shut up those who liked to gossip. At the celebration banquet, Ji Xing appeared in a black cocktail dress, and Han Ting felt she was surrounded by twinkling stars. Xiao Yixiao, dressed in an expensive suit, walked arm in arm with Han Ting to the stage. In front of everyone, she sincerely thanked Han Ting for his years of care.

Ji Xing saw the deep affection in Xiao Yixiao’s eyes towards Han Ting, and with her female intuition, she immediately sensed that her boss had long admired Han Ting. On the stage, Xiao Yixiao and Han Ting looked like a perfect match, which was understandable. Despite this, Ji Xing felt a twinge of jealousy; her middle school crush had so quickly become “taken”!

Ji Xing inadvertently overheard a conversation between the department leader and her supervisor in the restroom. During the day, the leader had specifically mentioned giving Ji Xing a promotion and raise, but it turned out to be a sham. The department leader always plagiarized Ji Xing's achievements, shamelessly deceiving her and blocking her path to promotion. Hearing this, Ji Xing felt a wave of disappointment.

Upon leaving the restroom, Ji Xing encountered Zhu Lei, who did not work in the same department. Zhu Lei pretended to invite Ji Xing to join his sales department. After being rejected, Zhu Lei took advantage of Ji Xing's departure to deliberately slap her butt. Such frivolous and inappropriate behavior made Ji Xing very angry, and she immediately accused him of sexual harassment. Zhu Lei, instead of apologizing, loudly claimed in front of everyone that Ji Xing was dressed provocatively and had been flirting with him.

Ji Xing was publicly humiliated, and she was so angry that her eyes turned red. Han Ting and Tang Song were just about to go out to meet a client when they saw Ji Xing on the verge of tears. Han Ting immediately asked Tang Song to stay and went to meet the client alone. Someone nearby reminded Ji Xing that there were many clients at the celebration banquet and suggested she consider the impact and downplay the issue. However, Zhu Lei refused to apologize, leaving Ji Xing no choice but to call the police.

The police arrived and reviewed the surveillance footage, but it was unclear, making it difficult to prove Zhu Lei's actions. It seemed the issue would be brushed aside until Tang Song provided footage from the event's robot monitor, which clearly showed what had happened. Thanks to Tang Song's timely evidence, Zhu Lei could not deny it, and Ji Xing's innocence was proven. Xiao Yixiao, upon hearing the news, immediately comforted Ji Xing and arranged for someone to drive her home.

That evening, Ji Xing told her boyfriend about the incident. Her boyfriend was very concerned about her situation, and Ji Xing understood this well. She didn’t want to go to work anymore but had to keep going due to her mortgage. The next day at work, she noticed everyone's sharp glances. A considerate colleague quietly told Ji Xing that Zhu Lei had been fired the previous night, thanks to Tang Song's intervention. Many colleagues now suspected Ji Xing of having a relationship with the newly appointed supervisor, and there were unpleasant comments about her on the company’s internal network.

Feeling extremely depressed, Ji Xing's department leader, who had a close relationship with Zhu Lei, was unhappy and put pressure on Ji Xing, hoping she would quit. That day, the leader assigned Ji Xing a lot of work, forcing her to work late. The department's employees complained, blaming Ji Xing for their troubles. Ji Xing endured the pressure and completed most of the work, finally finishing in the early hours. Exhausted, she dragged herself downstairs.

As the elevator doors slowly opened, Ji Xing looked up and saw a familiar face—Han Ting had just finished work too. They shared the elevator ride, and Ji Xing, physically and emotionally drained, thought of the previous night’s events and thanked Han Ting again. She realized that the event’s robot didn’t have a camera installed, and it was thanks to Han Ting's strategy that Zhu Lei confessed.

It was raining outside, and Ji Xing’s boyfriend didn’t come to pick her up, so Han Ting offered her a ride home. Seeing her confused expression, Han Ting asked Ji Xing when she had changed her phone number. Upon learning that she had changed it when she started university, Han Ting finally understood why he never received any replies to his messages.

Ji Xing was assigned by her supervisor to follow up on the software operation at the hospital. During the process, she saw many patients becoming impatient due to a malfunction in the hospital's smart medical system. Ji Xing took the initiative to check the smart software system and soon resolved the issue, allowing the hospital to function normally again. The malfunctioning system was actually managed by Han Ting's company, and he quickly came over.

Seeing Ji Xing single-handedly fix the problem, Han Ting was very grateful. Ji Xing smiled and said that they were even now. As they left the hospital together, Han Ting invited Ji Xing to ride with him. Ji Xing, wary of the comments on the internal network, declined, saying she didn't want to be talked about. Han Ting understood Ji Xing's concerns and suggested she shouldn't let rumors hinder her. Someone reported Ji Xing's achievement at the hospital to her supervisor.

Originally intending to suppress Ji Xing, the supervisor found himself helping Ji Xing gain more recognition instead. Ceng Di unceremoniously punished the supervisor. To put pressure on Ji Xing, the supervisor called her to the office and assigned her parts of the work from the R&D, marketing, and sales departments. Ji Xing was dumbfounded, as she was clearly from the marketing department and now had to do basic work as well.

When Ji Xing questioned this, the supervisor stammered and couldn't explain, only saying that since she was an elite, she should take on more responsibilities. Ji Xing recalled hearing the supervisor in the restroom discussing how they kept giving her false promises to make her work harder. Seeing the supervisor's worsening behavior, Ji Xing became even angrier.

She had a glimmer of hope when she went to see Ceng Di, but Ceng Di had already developed a strong dislike for Ji Xing due to the rumors about her and Han Ting. Ji Xing, being young and beautiful, was now more urgently being pushed out of the company. After expressing her grievances to Ceng Di and seeing her cold reaction, Ji Xing decisively resigned.

The supervisor, seeing Ji Xing's resignation letter, immediately sneered and told her she had a month's notice period during which she must complete all her tasks. Fed up with the supervisor's attitude, Ji Xing threw away her work ID and walked out. She knew this meant forfeiting her month's salary and bonuses. As she left the company, she crossed paths with Han Ting.

Although they didn't speak, Han Ting understood the situation and asked Tang Song to arrange another interview for Ji Xing. While at home after resigning, Ji Xing kept busy. A junior, knowing she was temporarily unemployed, invited her to join his 3D printing project. Ji Xing had previously helped him with a business plan and was familiar with the project, but she was unsure if she could apply her expertise and hesitated.

One day, Ji Xing received an invitation for the "New Field Fishing Village Investigation Project," a grassroots survey. She was dining with a friend at the time and was unsure about going. Her friend, having browsed pictures of the beautiful village scenery, suggested that Ji Xing take the opportunity to relax. Seeing the company project itinerary, Han Ting deliberately scheduled his trip to the fishing village to spend more time with Ji Xing.

On the first day in the village, Ji Xing "accidentally" ran into Han Ting. Han Ting suggested she consider another development company with comparable salary and benefits. The fishing village, being quite remote, had many villagers who delayed treatment because of the inconvenience of visiting big hospitals. Han Ting investigated the village's situation and placed the company's "Smart Dentist Xiao Bai" in the village's health clinic, which received a lot of praise.

Ji Xing, the developer of this smart software, was delighted to see her work making a difference. Among the people Ji Xing treated was an unfortunate patient who had lost a leg in a car accident. Unable to afford a prosthetic limb, the patient found walking very painful. Seeing Ji Xing's expression, Han Ting knew she was thinking of her mother. Learning more about the woman's tragic story the next day, Ji Xing was deeply moved.

She recalled her junior's invitation to the 3D printing project and thought about how meaningful it would be to create an affordable prosthetic limb for this unfortunate person. In the evening, unable to sleep, Ji Xing walked to the seaside alone, thinking about work. At this time, Han Ting also came, and the two met unexpectedly.

Under the starlight, Ji Xing and Han Ting chatted softly. After so many years since graduation, Ji Xing felt that, compared to the vast universe, humans seemed so insignificant. Han Ting found these words familiar, recalling that during the physics competition in their senior year of high school, the group that included both Ji Xing and Han Ting had won an award. Ji Xing had used these words as her acceptance speech. Han Ting involuntarily repeated Ji Xing's speech from the award stage, and their shared topic took them back to their high school days. Even now, Han Ting still felt that Ji Xing was the brightest star in his heart.

After completing the grassroots investigation project, Ji Xing returned home first. She had already decided to work in 3D printing and declined the olive branch offered by Han Ting. Over the phone, Ji Xing told Han Ting that Dongyang was a great company, but she still decided to start her own business.

Her boyfriend, Shao Yichen, returned, which gave Ji Xing a huge surprise. The two had fallen in love during university and were now preparing to buy a new house. Ji Xing had a very high opinion of Shao Yichen and was full of confidence, already considering him as her other half in life. In the evening, Ji Xing called her friends for a small gathering and announced her decision to start a business. Her friends were surprised, thinking she was going to announce her wedding plans. They cautiously reminded her that starting a business might not be as easy as they imagined, but it was Ji Xing's decision. Shao Yichen supported her unconditionally, even giving her the down payment he had just saved as startup capital, which deeply moved Ji Xing.

Her friends all envied Ji Xing for having such a high-quality boyfriend like Shao Yichen, and Ji Xing agreed. After much thought, she secretly put the bank card back into her boyfriend's coat pocket. On the day Ji Xing was handling her resignation procedures, Han Ting tried to persuade her again. Previously, Ji Xing had been developing medical software, and suddenly turning to 3D printing might mean she lacked experience, funding, and venue support. Ji Xing appreciated Han Ting's job offer but said she only wanted to start her own business at the moment.

Su Zhizhou successfully pulled Ji Xing into starting a business together. He borrowed a large warehouse from his father as their startup venue. Initially, he thought his father would give him a generous startup fund, but to his surprise, they received no financial support. It was Ji Xing who gave Su Zhizhou the 400,000 yuan she had painstakingly saved. Although the makeshift office was simple, it had a large platform, which Ji Xing was very satisfied with. After a day of nonstop organizing, she went home to report the day's achievements to her boyfriend, Shao Yichen.

Han Ting was also closely following Ji Xing's entrepreneurial progress. He heard that she had found an office space, obtained a business license, and started seeking financing from well-known company owners. As someone experienced, Han Ting knew the difficulties of financing and estimated that Ji Xing would face constant setbacks. When she was about to hit a dead end, he instructed his assistant, Tang Song, to contact Ji Xing to see if she was still interested in joining Dongchen.

When Ji Xing received Tang Song's call, she thought he was persuading her to join the new company again and decisively refused. However, Su Zhizhou reminded Ji Xing not to forget about Han Ting, a business mogul with money and resources. He suggested that if Han Ting agreed to invest in their project, it could be beneficial. At Su Zhizhou's insistence, Ji Xing agreed to take him to meet Han Ting and discuss financing.

When Han Ting heard Ji Xing's intentions, he got straight to the point, stating that Dongyang Medical was interested in a 3D printing project. If Ji Xing agreed, she could be the project leader, thus enjoying Dongyang's strong financial and sales channel support. Han Ting's suggestion was very reasonable, but Ji Xing still refused. This time, she wanted to start her own business and create something truly her own.

Han Ting thought everything was going according to his plan. However, after explaining Dongyang's current resources and strong background, he was still disappointed when Ji Xing ruthlessly rejected him. After leaving Dongyang, Su Zhizhou and Ji Xing reflected on the generous conditions that Han Ting had offered. Su Zhizhou was still regretful and suggested that Ji Xing reconsider. He proposed that they could use Dongyang as an experimental base.

If their project succeeded, they could accumulate experience and channels before starting anew. Ji Xing was dissatisfied that Su Zhizhou was so easily persuaded. This was their first collaborative project, so how could they give up so easily? Han Ting had made thorough plans. Although Ji Xing had not yet agreed to join Dongyang, Han Ting remained confident. He believed that with a little patience, Ji Xing would face setbacks in her startup and eventually embrace Dongyang.

Back at home, Ji Xing carefully examined the dense notes on Han Ting's proposal that she had seen on the table earlier in the day. She found that some of Han Ting's suggestions were indeed very constructive, identifying even the smallest flaws. Tang Song suggested to Han Ting that he should confess his feelings earlier, as secret admiration is inefficient for adults. However, Han Ting reminded him that this was not just a matter of emotions.

He thought Ji Xing's 3D printing project was excellent and that Ji Xing had great talent in software development. As long as the right opportunity arose, this promising investment could be completely successful. When Ji Xing's girlfriends heard that she had her own studio, they all sent flowers to celebrate. Su Zhizhou was dazzled by so many beautiful girls, and each of them had prepared a gift for the opening, making the office lively and cheerful.

At noon, Su Zhizhou invited a few girls to a barbecue, busying himself by the grill and leaving a deep impression on Ji Xing's friends. Ji Xing's friend, Lu Linjia, mentioned that she had a blind date the next day and invited Ji Xing to accompany her to avoid any awkwardness. She added that the guy worked in medical equipment, which might be useful in the future. Ji Xing was tempted and agreed to go.

Coincidentally, the blind date was Han Ting's nephew, a distant relative. Han Ting's aunt insisted that her son go on the date and, fearing he might run away midway, had Han Ting personally monitor him until the date was over. Ji Xing arrived a bit late and ran into Han Ting directly at the hotel. Just having rejected him the day before, Ji Xing deliberately claimed she was there to meet an investor out of spite.

Han Ting, who was just making a call in the corridor, greeted Ji Xing and then continued towards the private room, only to find that they were in the same room. What a coincidence! Han Ting sarcastically remarked that he thought Ji Xing was there to meet that investor.

Tu Xiaomeng quickly tried to help Ji Xing get closer to Han Ting, mentioning that Ji Xing had been looking for investors recently and had met many unreliable clients, including one particularly "shameless" one who tried to poach her. Tu Xiaomeng was describing Han Ting without realizing he was the one she was talking about, while Ji Xing, sitting nearby, turned green with embarrassment. Lu Linjia didn't like the blind date guy.

Back at home, her girlfriends were curious about the type of man Lu Linjia liked, given her high standards. Blushing, Lu Linjia said she preferred someone gentle and considerate. After listening, Tu Xiaomeng gossipingly summarized that Lu Linjia's ideal type seemed to match Ji Xing's boyfriend's type perfectly! Shao Yichen brought a lunchbox to Ji Xing's office. Everyone in the office praised Ji Xing's handsome boyfriend.

After eating the lunch made with love, Ji Xing was even more motivated to work hard. This was her first startup, and she had to plan well. The software prototype was taking shape, but the printer had not yet arrived. Su Zhizhou suggested renting a printer first instead of buying an expensive new one.

Su Li helped Ji Xing find an investor named Wu Lanxiang. Due to a scheduling conflict, Ji Xing asked her partner, Su Zhizhou, to attend the meeting. It was Su Zhizhou's first time meeting a client, and he was very nervous. However, with Su Li there, he felt a bit more at ease. Unexpectedly, the client Su Li found was using business as a pretext to flirt.

During the negotiation, Su Zhizhou found the conditions proposed by the other party to be extremely harsh, far beyond their expectations, and the cooperation fell through. As they were leaving, Su Zhizhou saw Wu Lanxiang trying to take advantage of Su Li by putting his arm around her shoulders. As the three of them exited the elevator, they ran into Wu Lanxiang's wife. Wu Lanxiang quickly withdrew his hand. Mrs. Wu misunderstood Su Li and said some harsh words.

Instead of helping to explain, Wu Lanxiang smeared Su Li. Just as Mrs. Wu was about to slap Su Li, Su Li grabbed her hand and slapped Wu Lanxiang instead. This kind of shameless man deserved it. After clarifying the truth in one breath, Su Li walked away confidently. Su Li's boldness deeply impressed Su Zhizhou. He had never seen a girl slap a man directly, making him see Su Li in a new light.

After parting ways with Su Zhizhou, Su Li felt frustrated. Although the slap was satisfying, she knew her job might be jeopardized. To unwind, Su Li went to a nightclub and met a charming "bad boy. " They had a few drinks, danced, and ended up spending the night together. In the morning, Su Li received a call informing her she was fired, but she remained unaffected.

After exchanging a few words with her "partner" from the previous night, she left without even exchanging phone numbers. Su Li had no idea that the person she spent the night with was Xiao Yixiao. To celebrate their fourth anniversary, Ji Xing and Shao Yichen attended a concert, where they ran into Han Ting and Ji Xing's former company manager. Ji Xing introduced Shao Yichen, and Han Ting felt very disheartened upon learning that Ji Xing now had a boyfriend.

During the concert, Ji Xing had to leave suddenly for work. Shao Yichen patiently waited at home. When Ji Xing finally returned, he took out a diamond ring and proposed. Ji Xing accepted the ring but, given the critical period in her career, she had no plans to get married at the moment. Ji Xing and Su Zhizhou tried numerous ways to borrow a printer but to no avail.

Eventually, Su Zhizhou contacted a college classmate and paid a large deposit, only for the person to disappear. Realizing they had been scammed, Su Zhizhou understood that they had lost 300,000 yuan just like that. Ji Xing had even borrowed 100,000 yuan from Su Li, and now they were truly in dire straits. Unable to find financing channels, Su Zhizhou reluctantly went to see Han Ting, showing him their developed software, hoping Han Ting could solve the financing issue.

After carefully reviewing their progress, Han Ting candidly stated that although they had a personal relationship, business was business. He urged Su Zhizhou to reconsider the previous proposal. Due to several days of intense work and irregular eating habits, Ji Xing collapsed at work. Her colleagues took her to the hospital and called Su Zhizhou. Han Ting, who was nearby, heard about Ji Xing's collapse and immediately rushed to the hospital with Su Zhizhou.

Ji Xing lay on the hospital bed, receiving an IV, her face pale. Han Ting felt heartbroken seeing her like this and urged Su Zhizhou to quickly come up with a solution.

Ji Xing woke up to find Su Li by her side. Remembering the 100,000 yuan she borrowed from Su Li, which was now lost, Ji Xing felt bitter. Su Li comforted her, saying there was no need to worry since the company had just started and wasn't bankrupt yet.

Han Ting had his subordinates keep an eye on Ji Xing's situation. When he heard she was finally discharged, he prepared to help her secretly again. Ji Xing turned on her phone and saw numerous missed calls from her boyfriend, Shao Yichen. It seemed that Shao Yichen's father had been involved in a fraud case, and Shao Yichen was urgently returning to his hometown to handle the matter.

After a brief rest, Ji Xing plunged back into work. With no progress on financing, Ji Xing assured her employees that their salaries would be delayed by only a few days. The employees were understanding and urged Ji Xing and Su Zhizhou to take care of themselves.

As the company hit rock bottom, Su Zhizhou couldn't hold on any longer. He presented Ji Xing with a detailed plan and urged her to reconsider collaborating with Han Ting. With such a strong backing, subsequent software development and implementation would be smooth. While they were pondering, they suddenly received an invitation from Han Ting's eldest sister.

Tang Song reported the sister's moves to Han Ting, asking if they should intervene immediately. After all, Su Zhizhou and the others were on the brink of collapse and might see the sister's invitation as a lifeline. Han Ting did not agree. He believed that the entrepreneurial journey is fraught with challenges that require strong willpower and a clear mind. If Ji Xing lacked this discernment, she would struggle to achieve success in the future.

Ji Xing and Su Zhizhou went to negotiate with Dongke. Han Ting's cousin offered an additional 10 million yuan in investment but required a little more than one-third of the shares. When Ji Xing questioned whether the original creative team would remain intact, the cousin did not give a direct answer. Ji Xing began to hesitate, but Su Zhizhou was tempted. He advised Ji Xing not to worry about the future and to secure the financing to keep the company running, with further decisions to be made later.

Ji Xing found Su Zhizhou's view short-sighted. She carefully reviewed Dongke's business model and its past acquisitions. Dongke typically entered companies through financing, quickly diluted their equity, and then took control. After considering all possibilities, Ji Xing hurried to Dongke and rejected their financing offer.

After Tang Song reported this to Han Ting, he immediately went to see Ji Xing. Han Ting's terms were similar to his cousin's, but he assured that only Ji Xing's software development team would be used, with no additional members joining. With Han Ting's promise, Ji Xing confidently signed the contract.

Ji Xing heard that Shao Yichen was coming back and excitedly went to pick him up at the airport. Shao Yichen, always supportive of Ji Xing's career, was genuinely happy for her upon hearing the good news. Han Ting gave Ji Xing the contract, and as she signed it, he noticed a diamond ring on her left ring finger. Han Ting felt a mix of emotions; the girl he had secretly loved for ten years was about to be taken by someone else.

Xingchen Company successfully secured financing, and all employees received their salaries and bonuses. Everyone was eager to showcase their talents in the upcoming work. Su Li brought in clients from the medical equipment sector that she had previously contacted. Every time Su Zhizhou saw her, he felt a renewed sense of admiration and began to pursue her, although he was repeatedly rejected, he remained hopeful.

Shao Yichen and Ji Xing had dinner together. Every time he saw her passionately discussing work without any mention of marriage, he couldn't help but feel a bit disappointed. In the evening, Ji Xing invited Shao Yichen to watch a movie and then apologized, promising to accompany him to visit his parents once this busy period was over. Shao Yichen did not respond, simply changing the subject and urging her to watch the movie.

The two started watching a movie while imagining a beautiful future. Shao Yichen reminisced about their biggest dream: to open a small restaurant, hire some chefs, and then spend time fishing and visiting beautiful places together with the one he loved. Now, as they got busier, they gradually forgot the simplest form of happiness.

Ji Xing gradually fell asleep while watching the movie. Shao Yichen pulled the blanket over her and saw that she had been working on a wedding plan on her laptop before closing it. He felt very comforted; even though his girlfriend was busy, she still cared about their future. The next morning, Shao Yichen prepared breakfast. Usually, Ji Xing would give her boyfriend a hug before leaving, but this time, he let go of her embrace and calmly proposed breaking up. Ji Xing was shocked—they were already at the age to discuss marriage, and now they were breaking up?

The taxi driver downstairs kept urging with phone calls. Ji Xing saw that Shao Yichen had made up his mind, leaving the engagement ring on the table before she left. She still had to attend a high-end software development industry conference that day. When she arrived at the venue, Ji Xing wiped away her tears and forced herself to get out of the car with a strong spirit.

Han Ting had been waiting in the banquet hall for a while. When Ji Xing arrived, she didn't notice Han Ting and sat down moodily. Han Ting noticed Ji Xing's unusual state and introduced her to his business partners, but Ji Xing was distracted. At the banquet, Su Li was also present. Every time she saw Ji Xing and Han Ting together, she couldn't help but feel jealous. Su Li intentionally mentioned to her partners that Ji Xing was just a small employee in the company before. Han Ting saw through it and took the opportunity to remind Su Li not to embarrass Ji Xing so much.

In Han Ting's impression, Ji Xing had never been in such a state. Realizing something might have happened, Han Ting specifically asked Ji Xing to ride home in his car when they left. Ji Xing returned to an empty house and noticed that the engagement ring left on the table that morning was also gone. She was very scared. After dating Shao Yichen for four years, she always thought their relationship was stable and would lead to marriage. But everything changed so suddenly! Ji Xing couldn't understand and immediately went out to find Shao Yichen to ask him if he had cheated on her.

At Shao Yichen's rented apartment, Ji Xing searched every corner but found no trace of another woman's belongings. She cried and begged Shao Yichen to give her some time; they would marry once her company stabilized. But Shao Yichen helplessly said he couldn't just be a bystander when Ji Xing needed support. Shao Yichen made it very clear: he only wanted a simple and happy life, and Ji Xing, focused entirely on her career, couldn't be his best partner.

Shao Yichen's words were clear, and Ji Xing left in a daze. Just last night, they were happily watching a movie, and today, they broke up without any hesitation. Ji Xing was devastated and didn't want to go back to the empty apartment, so she headed straight to the nearest bar.

Han Ting noticed that Ji Xing had broken up—he didn't see the engagement ring when he saw her during the day. A friend invited to Han Ting's house saw that he had made seafood porridge. Han Ting always cooked when he had something on his mind, and this time was no exception. The friend suggested that since Han Ting knew about the breakup, he should seize the opportunity to show his feelings. Han Ting, although initially reluctant to take advantage of the situation, couldn't resist his friend's advice and changed clothes before heading out.

Ji Xing was drinking herself into a stupor at the bar, unable to sit steadily. Han Ting, watching from the side, couldn't bear it any longer and carried her into the car. On the way, he asked Lu Linjia to call Tu Xiaomeng to find out Ji Xing's address and then took Ji Xing home. Tu Xiaomeng and Lu Linjia had gone out to buy honey, so Han Ting stayed at Ji Xing's place to keep her company.

After getting drunk, Ji Xing clung to Han Ting's leg, refusing to let him leave. Han Ting sat quietly by her side, watching the girl he had secretly loved for ten years cry sadly in her sleep. She murmured another boy's name and kept saying, "Don't break up." She even apologized to her ex-boyfriend, promising to give up her startup to spend more time with him. These words reached Han Ting's ears. He deliberately responded, "You must break up," which made Ji Xing cry even harder with her eyes closed.

In the morning, Ji Xing walked out of her room feeling dejected and found her three best friends sitting on the sofa, recounting her drunken antics from the previous night. Apparently, she not only talked nonsense but also sang and howled in the living room late at night, insisting everyone drink with her. Han Ting saw all this. Although it was embarrassing to think about, Ji Xing didn't care much, since Han Ting wasn't important to her. She opened her social media to check Shao Yichen's updates, only to find that he had blocked her!

Ji Xing lay in bed, intending to mourn her lost relationship. However, Han Ting's messages kept coming, asking about her work progress and plans. Struggling to get up, Ji Xing realized that now she only had her career, and focusing on work was crucial. Su Li and Tu Xiaomeng discussed Ji Xing's breakup, noting that based on their understanding of Shao Yichen, the breakup seemed serious. However, Han Ting appeared to be Ji Xing's lucky charm, always there for her in difficult times, which might be a good thing.

Wei Qiuzi knew about her best friend's breakup. Having secretly admired Shao Yichen, she took advantage of the situation and frequently visited the hospital under the pretense of work, increasing her chances of meeting him.

Han Ting's trusted aide reported on the situation with his elder sister. She had formed a team to develop 3D printing technology. The aide suggested that Han Ting should stop investing in Xingchen, as it was a new small company that couldn't progress as fast as his sister's elite team. Han Ting disagreed, reminding his aide that he had never been wrong about such matters and that Xingchen only needed a short transition period.

Ji Xing completed the annual plan and handed it directly to Han Ting. Curious about whether she had moved on from her breakup, Han Ting invited Ji Xing to dinner, but she immediately declined. During this time, Han Ting was restless. Previously, he had missed opportunities because he was abroad. Now, finally having the chance to be close, he feared that if he wasn't careful, someone else might beat him to it.

After much contemplation, Han Ting made his best seafood porridge and delivered it to Ji Xing in a thermal container. Unexpectedly, he encountered Ji Xing's mother, who mistook him for Su Zhizhou and unhesitatingly asked for his help. Surprisingly, Han Ting managed to fix the broken faucet in the lab, which impressed Ji Xing's mother, who then added Han Ting on WeChat.

At noon, Ji Xing, her mother, and Han Ting had lunch together. Since Han Ting got his clothes wet while fixing the faucet, Ji Xing's mother kindly offered him one of Ji Xing's cardigans to wear. Seeing Han Ting in a pink cardigan with a cartoon face, Ji Xing found it particularly amusing.

Last time, because he sent the drunk Ji Xing home, Lu Linjia finally got Tu Xiaomeng's WeChat. However, just two days later, she quietly deleted him. When they didn't know each other before, he thought the girl was difficult, but as he got to know her better, he found her quite interesting. This time, Tu Xiaomeng deleted his WeChat without hesitation, so to get back at her, Lu Linjia decided to "torment" her in return.

When Ji Xing returned home, her mother saw that her daughter's face had gotten thinner and immediately asked if she was unhappy lately. She even thought it was because of a breakup, so she couldn't help but advise her daughter to take it easy, suggesting that she could find someone better after a breakup. Since her daughter was now a boss, as a mother, she no longer worried about her daughter's marriage but rather encouraged her to learn more from Han Ting.

Lu Linjia took the initiative to find a sponsor for Tu Xiaomeng and arranged for her to do a live-streaming sales event. Tu Xiaomeng excitedly added the contact on WeChat, only to find out at the destination that it was Lu Linjia who had made the connection! Lu Linjia intentionally deleted her WeChat in front of her, feeling satisfied as he walked away. Tu Xiaomeng was both angry and amused. However, through this live-streaming sales event, she made a small profit and did not criticize Lu Linjia.

Ji Xing wanted to buy a high-end 3D printer and sought Tang Song's help with this matter. She originally wanted to avoid bothering Han Ting. However, when Ji Xing and Tang Song were talking, Han Ting overheard them. Han Ting directly offered to help order the printer but with the condition of adding five percent more shares. Such harsh conditions made Ji Xing decline Han Ting's help, deciding to try on her own.

Su Li found the sales outlet for the printer and accompanied Ji Xing to negotiate with the manufacturer. Su Li, who usually had strong public relations skills, skillfully handled the negotiations. She claimed that Ji Xing had a good relationship with the CEO of Dongyang Technology and that they were old classmates. It was because Han Ting appreciated her talent that he invested in Xingchen Company. Hearing this, the printer manufacturer immediately agreed to a one percent discount.

This printer was produced by Beidi, a globally leading technology company. Initially, when Beidi heard about the good relationship between Han Ting and Ji Xing, they secretly called Ceng Di for confirmation. After Ceng Di's confirmation, they offered the lowest price. Although it seemed like Ceng Di was giving Ji Xing some benefits, she had her own motives. She had long known that Beidi wanted to enter the big enterprise Dongyang, and now she saw an opportunity she wouldn't easily give up. To show her gratitude, Ji Xing invited Beidi's sales team to dinner, and they readily agreed.

Ceng Di had already found out the location of Ji Xing's dinner and quietly invited Han Ting to a nearby private room to eavesdrop on their conversation. As expected, Beidi wanted Ji Xing to introduce them to Han Ting. Ji Xing began to feel uneasy, but the situation was already set. Su Li, who was beside her, tried to change the topic to buy more time to think of a solution. Ji Xing started sweating and ran into Han Ting when she went to the restroom.

Han Ting pulled her into the fire escape, where only the two of them were present. Han Ting pressed Ji Xing against the wall and asked if she had just used him for profit. Ji Xing's face turned red, unable to explain. It was clear that Han Ting had overheard Beidi's conversation with them.

Han Ting reminded Ji Xing in the narrow corridor that scandalous news meant nothing to him, but if Ji Xing couldn't handle the pressure, she shouldn't take the risk. After all, taking shortcuts always comes with a price. As Han Ting walked away, Ji Xing knew he misunderstood her. However, his honest words moved her. That night, Ji Xing sent a message to Beidi's sales team, explaining that her relationship with Han Ting was strictly professional and that she would understand if they wanted to retract the one percent discount.

Shortly after the message was sent, Beidi responded. They appreciated Ji Xing's honesty and assured her that the deal would proceed as agreed, maintaining the previously discussed discount. Ji Xing finally felt at ease.

Su Li started working at Xingchen, which made Su Zhizhou particularly happy. He personally found her a desk, helped with setting up, and was very attentive. Ji Xing sent an apology message to Han Ting, promising that similar incidents wouldn't happen again in the future. Han Ting returned to Hainan to visit his grandfather. The family business was built by his grandfather, who was now in Hainan for recuperation. Han Ting regularly visited him to discuss work and other matters. The old man had heard about Han Ting's investment in Xingchen and wasn't shy about expressing his opinions. He believed Han Ting didn't need to invest so much in a newcomer like Ji Xing, as businessmen never engage in unprofitable deals. Han Ting openly admired Ji Xing, saying that being with him would come with many responsibilities, and not everyone could handle them. Regardless, the old man gave Ji Xing two years to repay Dongyang's previous investment; otherwise, there would be no future cooperation.

Shao Yichen secretly met Su Li and handed her a bank card, saying that now the family lawsuit was resolved, and the company's year-end bonus had been issued. He wanted to support Ji Xing during her startup phase as much as he could. Su Li was curious why Shao Yichen, who was about to get engaged to Ji Xing, suddenly broke up with her. Shao Yichen explained that they were not suitable for each other. He desired a peaceful life, but as Ji Xing continued to shine, he realized he couldn't offer her any help, not even as a supportive harbor. Su Li could see Shao Yichen's deep feelings for Ji Xing, though his excuse seemed flimsy, she chose not to press further.

Ji Xing needed to visit Dr. Li Quanan at Xinggang Hospital urgently, so she asked Su Zhizhou to report the work progress to Han Ting. Su Zhizhou, being socially anxious, nervously presented the materials to Han Ting, who silently reviewed them for a full five minutes. Su Zhizhou was sweating profusely. Despite their similar ages, Han Ting's aura was overwhelmingly strong.

Lu Linjia's mother was preparing to participate in a senior singing competition. She hired a vocal teacher to help her practice at home, unaware of the teacher's relationship with her son. When Lu Linjia heard that a vocal teacher was coming home, he was curious. However, when their eyes met, both of their faces turned pale.

After a brief moment of awkwardness, Lu's mother resumed discussing singing and vocal techniques. Lu Linjia quietly asked his mother for help, persuading Tu Xiaomeng to add him on WeChat. His mother successfully got Tu Xiaomeng to add him on WeChat.

Ji Xing went to Xinggang Hospital to discuss cooperation with Dr. Li Quanan, but Dr. Li didn't pay any attention to her. Han Ting, knowing that Ji Xing had faced a cold reception, invited her to a dinner where Dr. Li would be present. He took the opportunity to introduce Ji Xing, praising her company's strong capabilities and mentioning that he couldn't settle for less due to her talent.

Han Ting made sure to elevate Ji Xing's status and had the executives present add her on WeChat. After dinner, Han Ting drove Ji Xing home. Ji Xing was still thrilled about meeting many influential people. Han Ting calmly remarked that simply adding someone on WeChat doesn't make them friends. In business, it depends on whether the other person sees value in you. Therefore, having the capability is crucial to being valued.

He advised Ji Xing to focus on product development and hire a seasoned salesperson for business matters. Ji Xing agreed wholeheartedly. Indeed, she had been doing the work of a salesperson recently, while her strength was in software development. It made sense to let professionals handle specialized tasks. As Chinese New Year approached, Su Zhizhou thoughtfully prepared gifts for every Xingchen employee. He especially prepared a set of cosmetics for Su Li.

A nearby employee, unhappy with only receiving a pillow, checked what Su Zhizhou gave Ji Xing. Seeing that her gift was just a herbal pillow, he was reassured that the gifts for him and the boss were comparable, and had no complaints. Su Li also received a trunk full of gifts from Xiao Yixiao. Xingchen was about to close for the holiday, and Ji Xing gave each employee a big red envelope to enjoy the New Year.

She, however, stayed at the company to work overtime. Han Ting also gave Ji Xing a gift, a painting resembling a brilliantly shining starry sky. Han Ting jokingly said it was like Ji Xing's unclear thinking. After he left, Ji Xing carefully examined the painting, finding it orderly and clear, rather than chaotic. Han Ting's grandfather returned from Hainan, making the house lively again.

Ceng Di also visited, and as an old family friend, it was clear that Han Ting's family liked her and regarded her as a potential granddaughter-in-law. Su Li drove downstairs with New Year gifts, intending to call her mother. However, her mother started criticizing her for the fancy outfits in her social media posts, claiming that wearing less could attract bad intentions. She warned Su Li not to be deceived by sweet-talking men and recounted her father's past shameless deeds.

Overwhelmed by her mother's emotions and harsh words, Su Li, who had heard such criticisms all her life, didn't want to face more negativity. She left the New Year gifts at the door and drove away. On New Year's Eve, the streets were quiet, with many people gathered for family dinners. Ji Xing was still working tirelessly. Feeling hungry after a long time, she went out to find a place to eat.

Most restaurants were closed, but she found a hotel that only accepted pre-ordered tables for the New Year. In a difficult spot, Ji Xing was relieved when Lu Linjia appeared. The hotel was under his management, and he instructed the staff to add some special dishes for Ji Xing, all free of charge. Lu Linjia, knowing Han Ting's feelings, immediately called Han Ting upon seeing Ji Xing spending New Year's Eve alone.

At that moment, Han Ting was on the balcony watching fireworks, holding a family photo and reminiscing about his deceased parents. Just after hanging up with Lu Linjia, Ji Xing's mother called, saying she couldn't find Ji Xing and asked Han Ting if he knew where she was. Concerned for Ji Xing, Han Ting reassured her mother to wait at the company entrance and rushed out to find Ji Xing himself.

While waiting for her food, Ji Xing unknowingly fell asleep. Han Ting called her several times, but she didn't answer. When Han Ting finally found the place, he took Ji Xing home. At the entrance of her apartment, Ji Xing's parents were waiting. To show their gratitude, Ji Xing's parents invited Han Ting to join them for dinner.

At Ji Xing's home, Han Ting saw the stray cat they had found together ten years ago. When he first returned to the country, he had looked for the cat but couldn't find it. Unexpectedly, Ji Xing had been taking care of it at her home. Han Ting held the cat in his arms while Ji Xing sat by the sofa talking to him. Her parents were busy making dumplings in the kitchen. Seeing their daughter with Han Ting, Ji Xing's parents thought they looked harmonious together. Her mother even quietly asked if Han Ting and Ji Xing were a good match, but her father reminded her not to get her hopes up, saying it was just a dream.

Su Li was at a nearby café, having ordered some desserts to spend the New Year there. Feeling bored, she posted on social media. Su Zhizhou, who was at home hesitating over how to send New Year wishes to Su Li, saw her post and recognized the café from the logo on her coffee cup. He then ordered some hot dumplings to be delivered to Su Li.

When Su Li received the food delivery, she was delighted and initially thought Xiao Yixiao had sent it. However, it was Su Zhizhou who called, making Su Li feel somewhat disappointed. She had met Xiao Yixiao at a bar and had a few intimate encounters with him, considering him her boyfriend. She hadn't expected the meal to be from Su Zhizhou.

After dinner, Han Ting took Ji Xing for a walk around the neighborhood. Seeing Ji Xing working overtime on New Year's Eve, Han Ting decided to transfer Xingchen's second-half year funding to her in advance, encouraging her to work hard. With the financial issue resolved, Han Ting suggested moving Xingchen's office to Dongyang, offering a rent discount. Having a good office location would make business negotiations smoother and benefit from Dongyang's reputation.

When Ji Xing moved her team to Dongyang, everyone was thrilled. Ceng Di was curious why Han Ting had relocated Xingchen to Dongyang. She brought a bouquet of flowers, pretending to thank Ji Xing, but upon entering Ji Xing's office, she saw the painting Han Ting had given Ji Xing and was stunned.

Through the glass window, Su Li noticed Ceng Di staring at the painting, sensing something was up. After Ceng Di left, Su Li quickly researched the painting. It turned out to be "Starry Plains," a piece worth seven figures by a famous artist who only produced one painting a year. Ji Xing was shocked, realizing the painting Han Ting had casually given her, saying it was as chaotic as her working style, was actually incredibly valuable.

Su Zhizhou received a return gift from Su Li, a health check-up card, which made him very happy. Su Zhizhou had always wanted to pursue Su Li, and their colleagues knew this well. One day, Su Li and her female colleagues were discussing a bag she had her eye on, lamenting she didn't have the chance to buy it. Su Zhizhou took note. A colleague secretly sent him a picture of the bag Su Li liked. Although the bag was extremely expensive, Su Zhizhou bit the bullet and bought it.

Tu Xiaomeng heard that Ji Xing had moved to a new office. To celebrate her friend's promotion, she invited Su Li and Ji Xing to eat fried chicken. The three close friends enjoyed their meal while dreaming about the future. Each of them was pursuing their passions, and Ji Xing felt grateful for her friends' support. Su Li modestly claimed that Ji Xing had shown her a promising future, making her willing to work hard alongside her.

With the office expansion, Ji Xing started hiring to speed up progress. Su Li and Su Zhizhou handled HR duties, interviewing many new candidates. Among them, they recognized a familiar face—Huang Weiwei. She was an employee of Guanghua Company, who had replaced Ji Xing when Ceng Di fired her. Su Zhizhou asked her a few routine questions, which she answered smoothly and intelligently. Though Su Zhizhou lacked Su Li's experience, he boldly promised bonuses and shares for good performance. However, Su Li began to worry since Guanghua and Xingchen shared the same office building, and poaching staff so quickly might not look good.

Indeed, Su Li's concerns were valid. Huang Weiwei, upon receiving Xingchen's invitation, immediately submitted her resignation to her superior at Guanghua. Her attitude was aggressive, a stark contrast to her previous obedient demeanor. She accused her department leader, Lin Zhen, of frequently scapegoating her, arrogantly stating that he had offended Ji Xing and could no longer seek her favor.

Lin Zhen quickly reported this to Ceng Di, who seized the opportunity to complain to Han Ting. Over time, Han Ting had identified several problems within Dongyang Company. He discovered that the finance manager had been embezzling funds and taking kickbacks. Armed with solid evidence, Han Ting swiftly replaced many staff members, including promoting the previously low-profile Luo Ping to manager.

Han Ting invited Chen Ningyang from Hanhai Technology and Luo Ping for a meeting. Before the meeting, he informed Chen Ningyang that Luo Ping was unaware of Hanhai's connection with Dongyang and assured him there was no need to worry, but confidentiality must be maintained for safety. Han Ting aimed for a powerful alliance to fulfill his promises sooner.

Ceng Di had previously collaborated privately with Dongyang's competitors. Now, with Han Ting back in Dongyang, she started avoiding these competitors. However, their long-standing relationship made it difficult to sever ties. Upon hearing about Han Ting's innovative measures, the competitors quickly sent gifts to Ceng Di, hoping she would provide more insider information.

Su Zhizhou spent a significant amount of money to buy a bag Su Li had admired. He dressed in a suit, planning to invite Su Li for dinner. Unexpectedly, he saw Su Li already carrying the bag he intended to buy. Female colleagues surrounded her, enviously praising her boyfriend's generosity and noting that the bag was sold out, with only high-end counterfeits available online. Su Zhizhou broke out in a cold sweat, realizing he had bought a counterfeit online. Fortunately, he hadn't given it to her yet, avoiding a potentially embarrassing situation.

Lu Linjia was planning to open a hotel and was writing a business plan in a café when he coincidentally met Tu Xiaomeng, who was checking out the location. Each encounter made Tu Xiaomeng feel awkward, but Lu Linjia eased the tension by giving her several gifts.

Ceng Di secretly approached the supplier of Ji Xing's company, instructing them to delay the delivery of essential 3D printing materials. The supplier, looking troubled, had no choice but to comply under the pressure of Ceng Di's influential grandfather's name.

Su Li noticed the delayed materials were severely impacting their software development. She sought out the reasons through various channels. One day, Xiao Yixiao, who was giving her a ride, overheard her troubles and discreetly informed Han Ting. The issue was quickly resolved.

Xiao Yixiao knew Mr. Ma, who was in charge of the raw materials. After making a phone call, Mr. Ma promised to deliver the materials within a month. Su Li knew that Xiao Yixiao had helped and playfully scolded him for stepping in, fearing she might become more dependent on him in the future. Despite the playful scolding, her face was full of sweetness, as her feelings for Xiao Yixiao were growing. Xiao Yixiao often kept in touch with Han Ting.

This time, Han Ting called Xiao Yixiao, asking him to come over and cook at his house. Regarding the raw materials issue, Xiao Yixiao asked Han Ting what he planned to do. Han Ting intended to test Ji Xing. He believed that encountering difficulties early in her startup journey would help her find solutions. Nevertheless, Han Ting took the time to invite Ceng Di to dinner. During the meal, he bluntly told her to stop scheming against others.

Han Ting's presence alone commanded respect, and Ceng Di, although she initially said she wanted to teach Ji Xing a lesson for poaching her employees, backed down under Han Ting's sharp gaze, promising not to interfere further. After Ji Xing broke up with Shao Yichen, Wei Qiuzi seized the opportunity to increase her interactions with him, often going to his house to cook.

Each time she saw Shao Yichen, Wei Qiuzi's eyes were filled with affection, and she tried her best to impress him. She even explicitly confessed her feelings, but Shao Yichen, fresh out of his relationship with Ji Xing, was not ready for a new one. Undeterred, Wei Qiuzi continued to care for him diligently. Ji Xing paid extra money to buy raw materials from a company ahead of them in line, resolving the materials issue.

Han Ting also found Ji Xing the most experienced professor in the 3D printing industry. Whenever she had time, Ji Xing would learn about technology and management from him. A few days before the experiment review, while everyone was nervously preparing for the inspection, the 3D printer broke down. Ji Xing and Han Ting were having lunch at the university cafeteria when they received a call from the company.

Ji Xing panicked as this was their first time submitting a finished product, and the machine had failed. Han Ting drove her back, offering constructive advice along the way. He pointed out that such critical issues were tied to everyday management flaws and reminded her to be strict with rewards and punishments; otherwise, it would be challenging to achieve WX. Ji Xing was hesitant because she considered her employees like family and was reluctant to fire anyone.

News of Xingchen's machine malfunction quickly reached Dongyang. At the board meeting, someone intentionally brought up the incident to cast doubt on the new investment company. Han Ting noticed that these people were from his older sister's faction, purposely making things difficult. He calmly suggested giving Xingchen more time, as the agreed deadline had not yet arrived, and cautioned against premature judgments.

Responding to their constant pressure, Han Ting directly reminded them that he would take full responsibility for any adverse effects from the issue. Ji Xing and Su Li frantically made phone calls, hoping to borrow a machine from another company. After many calls, Ji Xing finally reached a company willing to lend them a machine. Despite the distance, Ji Xing arranged for Su Zhizhou and Su Li to fetch the machine overnight.

The board intentionally exaggerated Xingchen's issue, and Han Ting understood that his elder sister's "efforts" were behind this. Concerned about future actions from these people, Han Ting called Xiao Yixiao, asking him to buy some scattered shares of Dongyang. As his elder sister's shares get diluted, her influence would decrease.

Ji Xing and her employees worked overtime at night to set up the newly acquired printer. After extensive testing, it finally ran smoothly. Han Ting brought some late-night snacks to Xingchen and saw Ji Xing's haggard face. He reflected on how, as the company's manager, she was tirelessly covering for her employees' mistakes and working overtime with them. This wasn't the behavior of a mature manager. Ji Xing remarked that since the company was just starting, she wanted to allow her new employees some room for error. She had experienced difficulties herself and wanted to shield her employees from the same.

Back home, Han Ting recalled Ji Xing's words about shielding her employees. He found it interesting. Han Ting had managed the family business from a young age, and his decisive and tough approach had earned him his current position. Hearing about a more lenient management style intrigued him.

Han Ting's grandfather had recently heard many negative rumors about Xingchen. He had advised Han Ting to hire a professional manager to run the company. Despite this, Han Ting persisted with Ji Xing and remained resolute until the last moment, causing his grandfather to doubt Han Ting's decision.

His elder sister had already chosen her candidate, intending to place her trusted person in Xingchen to obtain firsthand information. She had even prepared the outsourcing contracts. Han Ting, calmly seated on the sofa, reminded his elder sister that the agreed time hadn't yet arrived, and judgments couldn't be made prematurely. Indeed, at the last minute, Ji Xing arrived with the printed product, which had passed the quality inspection. Han Ting was very pleased and immediately allocated the next phase's experiment funds to Ji Xing. His elder sister, infuriated, coldly reminded Ji Xing that relying on luck wouldn't last, and they would wait and see what happened next.

Han Ting won this round decisively. Watching his sister leave the office angrily, he felt quite satisfied. He handed Ji Xing the invitation to the Artificial Intelligence Medical Expo, a high-end industry event that small companies rarely had the chance to attend. Receiving affirmation from Han Ting again, Ji Xing felt very fortunate to have met him.

Since Su Zhizhou realized the gap between himself and Su Li's boyfriend, he had immersed himself in work, staying in the office late and working overtime. His good friends, seeing the heavy dark circles under his eyes, advised him to take care of his health even if he was going through a breakup. Su Zhizhou had become much calmer, focusing entirely on his career.

Su Li took the initiative to give Xiao Yixiao a pair of couple's toothbrushes, considering him her boyfriend. Little did she know that the man she fancied was a playboy, receiving messages from different girls every night. Xiao Yixiao wasn't a committed person. Seeing Su Li gradually becoming more attached to him, he couldn't help but plan how to find an excuse to exit the relationship.

Lu Linjia took Tu Xiaomeng to see his newly renovated bar. Last time he heard that Tu Xiaomeng liked the bar atmosphere, so Lu Linjia specially decorated it in that style. Not only did it have a great ambiance, but it also had excellent sound equipment, making it very trendy. To entertain, Lu Linjia sang a song for Tu Xiaomeng. His singing was mediocre and he couldn't finish the song, so he invited Tu Xiaomeng to sing.

As a professionally trained singer, Tu Xiaomeng's voice was heavenly, making Lu Linjia's heart flutter. He then reflected on why he had previously been prejudiced against her. Besides inviting Tu Xiaomeng to enjoy the heavy instruments, Lu Linjia also showed her his menu and the names of his drinks. Since Tu Xiaomeng often livestreamed and was very knowledgeable about the tastes of contemporary young people, her suggestions were spot on.

Lu Linjia liked them very much and made immediate changes based on her advice. Ji Xing and Han Ting attended an AI medical expo together. Even though it was an expo, Ji Xing didn't relax for a moment. She was cramming in her room for all the specific details she needed to pay attention to at the event. Finally, it was mealtime, so she went downstairs to order food and happened to run into Han Ting.

The scenery in the area was particularly beautiful, and Ji Xing was delighted to have the opportunity to attend such an expo for the first time. While waiting for the food, she chatted with Han Ting. However, Ceng Di showed up uninvited and sat next to Han Ting without permission, looking every bit like the chairman's wife. She started talking about all the embarrassing things Ji Xing did while working under her.

Ji Xing's mood was ruined, and she left after exchanging a few polite words. Ceng Di thought that with her wealthy background, she was a perfect match for Han Ting in terms of status and ability and could definitely compete with Ji Xing. But she didn't understand that Han Ting's heart only had room for Ji Xing. Ten years ago, a seed had already been planted, and now it had taken deep root.

After Ji Xing left the restaurant, Han Ting also asked the waiter to pack up his meal. He was unwilling to even have a meal with Ceng Di, only politely ordering her a bowl of pasta. Chang He happened to be dining at the same restaurant and witnessed the whole incident. He took the opportunity to sit next to Ceng Di and presented her with a luxury gift, hoping she would withdraw her shares from Dongyang.

Tongke would offer her the same treatment. Every time, Chang He would give Ceng Di luxury gifts, and of course, his intentions were not pure. Ceng Di was well aware of this and tactfully declined. Han Ting went to the seaside and brought the packed pasta to Ji Xing. He reminded her to be more tactful in the workplace. Just because she had cornered Ceng Di with her words didn't mean she wouldn't face repercussions in the future.

Ji Xing was unconvinced, feeling that Ceng Di had previously wronged her, and she was finally free from her grasp. Han Ting laughed and reminded her that the disruption in raw material supply last time was caused by someone behind the scenes. Ji Xing finally understood that being too sharp and unreserved might not be a good thing. The high-end forum was held as scheduled. Ji Xing arrived at the venue early and specifically greeted Ceng Di.

Seeing that Ceng Di and Han Ting were seated at the front, Ji Xing realized the gap between them. Nevertheless, she listened attentively to the award winners' experiences. On stage, Han Ting discussed the future prospects of technology with the audience, exuding the demeanor of a successful person. Ji Xing was mesmerized. In middle school, Han Ting was quiet and inconspicuous. It seemed that he had been lying low and honing his skills all along.

During the interaction with peers, Ji Xing was very active in raising her hand to ask questions, but Han Ting didn't call on her. By the time Ji Xing was ready to give up, Han Ting took the initiative to let her ask her question. After answering her question, he also introduced Xingchen Company to everyone, calling it a "dark horse" in the industry.

Although it had not been established for long, its technological level was very high, and its R&D capabilities were strong. When everyone's eyes turned to Ji Xing, she knew that Han Ting was intentionally advertising for their company. Many industry bigwigs attended this expo. Although Ji Xing's company's booth was at a slight disadvantage, she encouraged her employees not to lose heart.

As the leader, Ji Xing took the initiative to pick up the company's promotional materials and introduce them to potential customers. With effort, there were always rewards. Some customers had already taken their product introductions and exchanged contact information. Su Zhizhou was also actively introducing their products. Hearing that Su Li had a social engagement in the evening, he specially proposed to meet clients together.

Although this was a task for the sales department, Su Li agreed to take him along after hearing that Su Zhizhou had insightful opinions at the technical introduction meeting.

Ji Xing arranged to have dinner with Han Ting at eight o'clock in the evening. However, due to a video conference, she was delayed for some time. When Tang Song reminded Han Ting, it was already almost half an hour late. Han Ting rushed to the location as quickly as possible. By the time he arrived, Ji Xing's phone had automatically shut down due to low battery.

She overheard people at a nearby table mentioning they had gone to the wrong place, which made Ji Xing think that Han Ting might have also gone to the wrong place. She grabbed her bag and ran to the destination, bumping into Han Ting on the way. Han Ting arrived at the dessert shop but couldn't find Ji Xing. He also guessed that he might have gone to the wrong place. While searching, he encountered Ji Xing.

Seeing her rushing, Han Ting couldn't help but smile and suddenly felt an urge to hug her, but he restrained himself. They went to a nearby restaurant and had a pleasant evening together. At the drinking party, Su Zhizhou kept helping Su Li block the drinks. Unfortunately, his tolerance for alcohol was low, and he ended up throwing up before the end.

After getting drunk, Su Zhizhou mustered the courage to ask Su Li if he could have a chance to pursue her. Su Li directly refused, stating that she already had a boyfriend and their relationship was stable. She didn't want Su Zhizhou to put pressure on her because of this. Knowing he had no chance, Su Zhizhou felt heartbroken again. Lu Linjia's bar opened, and he specially invited Tu Xiaomeng and Ji Xing.

At the bar, Ji Xing and Han Ting happened to be in the same spot. They played a card-blowing game, where the loser had to drink. Ji Xing, with her high intelligence, won many times against Han Ting. The drinks were mixed with various kitchen seasonings like wasabi, soy sauce, and chili essence, making them very unpleasant to drink. Perhaps Han Ting deliberately lost to Ji Xing. Ji Xing's company had a product ready for clinical trials.

They went to Xinggang Hospital, and the attending physician responsible for the trial was Shao Yichen, Ji Xing's former lover. When their eyes met, Ji Xing's eyes turned slightly red. Shao Yichen remained composed and politely inquired about her recent situation. On the day of the clinical trial, Han Ting also came. This trial was extremely important. If successful, their product could be promoted in the market. Ji Xing was very nervous, and so was Han Ting.

Seeing that the doctor involved in the trial was Ji Xing's ex-boyfriend, he had some concerns. Finally, when the trial was completed, Ji Xing invited Shao Yichen and Han Ting to a celebration dinner. Han Ting found an excuse to decline. Upon hearing that Shao Yichen couldn't attend due to other commitments, Han Ting immediately changed his mind and agreed to have dinner with Ji Xing. Chang He invited Han Ting's older sister again.

He knew that in Han Yuan's eyes, Han Ting had always been a "thorn in her side. " He asked Han Yuan if she was willing to join forces with him to oust Han Ting from his CEO position. Initially, Han Yuan didn't agree, but Chang He had anticipated this. He then revealed that Han Yuan had been secretly buying scattered shares of Dongyi in the market, clearly targeting her. Su Zhizhou was getting drunk at Lu Linjia's bar.

Earlier in the day, he had seen Su Li kissing her boyfriend, which hit him hard. Seeing Su Zhizhou in low spirits, Lu Linjia, possibly drawn by a magnetic force, walked over and invited Su Zhizhou to drink with him.

Su Zhizhou was already unhappy and urgently needed someone to confide in. Now, encountering a stranger of the same age, he spoke his mind without reservation. Su Zhizhou revealed his admiration for Su Li to Lu Linjia, stating that such a girl was beyond his reach. Even if he became wealthy overnight, Su Li would still not take notice of him. Lu Linjia had a very good impression of Su Zhizhou.

Their conversation flowed so smoothly that he readily agreed to help Su Zhizhou revamp his image to win more favor. During their chat, Lu Linjia noticed the badge Su Zhizhou was wearing and learned that he worked at Xingchen. Feeling that it was fate, Lu Linjia brought Su Zhizhou to his home and personally helped him with a makeover. The next day, Su Zhizhou appeared before everyone in a noble and elegant manner. People were stunned.

When he met Su Li, Su Zhizhou tried to boost his confidence. However, he only received a comment of “ingenious craftsmanship,” which struck him hard again, making him give up on the idea of creating a new image. Ji Xing routinely went to Han Ting’s office to report on the situation. Currently, everything in the company was progressing according to plan. Han Ting was also spending more time learning the latest information and industry experience.

Han Ting was dissatisfied that Ji Xing only reported work during their meetings, so he reminded her that she might have forgotten something recently. Ji Xing didn't understand Han Ting’s implication and, after finishing her report, reminded him to regularly report on the situation at Dahuang. Han Ting heard that Ji Xing would soon go abroad to learn the most advanced printing knowledge, so he adjusted his schedule to stay in sync with her.

On the plane, Ji Xing was pleasantly surprised to see Han Ting. Han Ting meticulously reviewed the names of the companies she was to inspect, crossing out those that were declining or outdated to save time. Having such a mentor by her side, Han Ting found it very beneficial. In the streets of Germany, Ji Xing and Han Ting strolled together, feeding fearless and joyful pigeons.

The streets were filled with happy crowds, including elderly couples holding hands and taking photos. Inspired by them, Ji Xing took many photos of Han Ting. As the date of their return approached, Ji Xing mentioned her strong desire to visit the Dongyang base. Han Ting gladly agreed and personally acted as her guide.

At the Dongyang base, Ji Xing felt a sense of warmth as many tour guide robots were named “Xiao Huang” and could determine visitors' nationalities based on their facial features, then use the corresponding language. It was very user-friendly and intelligent. Han Ting explained the history of Dongyang’s development. Every failed product was displayed in glass cases to remind employees to learn from experience and keep improving. A successful enterprise indeed has its reasons; every detail was nearly perfect.

Ji Xing felt that this trip to Germany had truly opened her eyes. After touring the enterprise, Han Ting took Ji Xing to a basketball court to play. Being close to Han Ting, Ji Xing’s heart raced. Han Ting's face was quite refined, with European-style sharp features combined with Chinese gentleness.

During dinner, Han Ting took her to the most famous local restaurant in Germany, where Ji Xing tasted authentic white beer and dark beer for the first time, finding it immensely enjoyable.

After eating, Ji Xing and Han Ting strolled down the street, chatting softly. Ji Xing remarked on how strange Han Ting was, alternating between cold and warm attitudes. Han Ting looked into her eyes and asked what impression she had of him. Ji Xing was momentarily speechless. They walked forward in silence, but Ji Xing's heart was pounding. It was impossible not to be moved by this boy with a face like a character from a comic book and enchanting eyes.

After seeing Ji Xing back to her room, Han Ting returned to his own floor. Just as he entered his room, there was a knock at the door. Curious, Han Ting opened the door to find Ceng Di! Ceng Di smiled and said she was in Germany visiting friends and decided to drop by to see him. Despite her words, she glanced at Han Ting's bedroom bed. Knowing her true intentions, Han Ting chatted briefly with her and then pointedly reminded her that it was late and he needed to rest. In a foreign country, facing a beautiful girl who came to him willingly, Han Ting showed no interest, truly behaving like a gentleman.

The next day was supposed to be Ji Xing’s departure day. Han Ting had promised to see her off the night before, but during breakfast, Ceng Di was already there and specially invited Han Ting to sit at her table. Han Ting responded politely, and Ceng Di, having dressed up, had already ordered breakfast for him. When Ji Xing came down for breakfast, she saw Han Ting sitting next to Ceng Di, who was even eating from Han Ting's plate. Feeling a bit upset, Ji Xing chose to sit quietly at another table and quickly ordered her food.

Su Li invited Ji Xing and Tu Xiaomeng for a meal and called Xiao Yixiao. Xiao Yixiao hesitated at first when he heard Su Li wanted him to meet her friends. Sensing his hesitation, Su Li expressed her hope that he would come. That evening, Xiao Yixiao showed up at the gathering. Ji Xing greeted him immediately. Su Li was curious, and Ji Xing explained that Xiao Yixiao was the boss of Xingyue. Su Li hadn’t known this, but it explained why Xiao Yixiao often gave her investment advice.

After dinner, Ji Xing and Tu Xiaomeng left early to give Su Li and Xiao Yixiao some time alone. However, Xiao Yixiao received a call and had to leave, which left Su Li feeling a bit down. She could never quite figure out Xiao Yixiao. Despite having been intimate several times, she only just learned his true identity as a company boss. Moreover, Xiao Yixiao always stayed at her place and never invited her to his home, which made Su Li suspicious.

Wei Qiuzi was now with Shao Yichen and often brought him meals at the hospital. One day, she ran into Ji Xing and quietly waited on the side. After Ji Xing left, Wei Qiuzi asked Shao Yichen if he had told Ji Xing about their relationship. Shao Yichen said he hadn’t found the right opportunity.

Ji Xing encountered a patient at the hospital who was desperately begging the medical staff to sign her up for the new product trial at Ji Xing’s company. The staff at the reception desk refused. Recognizing Ji Xing’s identity, the patient pleaded with her directly. Seeing the patient's bruised wrists and pitiful state, Ji Xing took her examination report to Shao Yichen. Only after Shao Yichen confirmed that the patient met the surgical criteria did Ji Xing agree. In the afternoon, the company called to confirm the patient’s case, noting that she came from a poor family and required long-term postoperative care, which could not be guaranteed. Despite this, Ji Xing decided to include the patient in the treatment list, believing that Xingchen’s target users shouldn’t always be the wealthy; ordinary people should also have access.

Lu Linjia’s mother, Han Yumei, learned that her son’s hotel had been open for several days and decided to visit. She dressed up and went to the hotel. Lu Linjia almost didn't recognize the woman with large sunglasses and a cherry Maruko hairstyle. His mother, however, was very happy. When the host invited her to participate in a game, she cheerfully went on stage, helping her son attract business and even singing a song for everyone. Han Yumei’s outgoing and carefree nature made Lu Linjia laugh.

Grandfather Han specifically called Han Ting over, mentioning that he had received a lot of information recently. He expressed that Ceng Di was the best candidate for his grandson's wife, knowing that this was all orchestrated by Han Ting's elder sister. Han Ting honestly admitted that he had never considered Ceng Di and that a few years ago, while managing the company in Germany, he relied entirely on his abilities and never thought of depending on anyone, and he still felt the same now.

After returning from the inspection in Germany, Ji Xing carefully considered Xingchen’s strengths. Based on the current conditions and technical features, she decided that the company should actively pursue human skeletal implants in the future. This technology has a significant international market and aligns well with Xingchen's research direction. At the company meeting, Ji Xing shared her idea with the employees, who were very excited. This project was excellent, and now the company's future was very clear; everyone just needed to focus on their work.

Han Ting eagerly awaited Ji Xing’s birthday and stayed up until midnight to send her a birthday message. His legs were numb from waiting, but he sent the message right on time. Ji Xing opened her eyes in the morning, surprised to see Han Ting's message as the first one she received. Tu Xiaomeng had booked a hotel in advance and decorated it with a birthday atmosphere. Su Li and she had prepared gifts for Ji Xing early on. However, downstairs at the company, they unexpectedly saw Wei Qiuzi with Shao Yichen. Shao Yichen personally opened the car door for Wei Qiuzi and handed her a cake, and Wei Qiuzi kissed him. Su Li and Tu Xiaomeng were astonished.

Upstairs was Ji Xing’s birthday party, and Wei Qiuzi chose to appear in such a way, openly displaying her relationship with Shao Yichen, which was really too much. Tu Xiaomeng and Su Li angrily approached Wei Qiuzi to ask what she meant by this. Wei Qiuzi, unconcerned, said there was nothing wrong with pursuing someone she liked. Shao Yichen admitted that they had just gotten together and that he was the one who pursued Wei Qiuzi.

The birthday party had to go on. Su Li reminded Wei Qiuzi not to upset Ji Xing on her birthday. Tu Xiaomeng and Su Li were worried about Ji Xing, but Ji Xing had already seen everything from upstairs. She felt a storm inside her. Although Shao Yichen had initiated the breakup, Ji Xing still had a place for him in her heart. After four years of dating, it was impossible to cleanly break off just because of a breakup. Seeing Shao Yichen with Wei Qiuzi, it was impossible not to be sad.

Ji Xing pretended not to know anything and forced a smile at the party, accompanying everyone for the meal. During the candle-lighting ceremony, Wei Qiuzi accidentally broke a candle. Su Li immediately picked up the candle from the floor, saying it was for peace every year. When Ji Xing blew out the candles, her eyes were red. She smiled and wished Wei Qiuzi well, explaining that she and Shao Yichen had not been in contact for a long time. After saying this, she left the party early.

Su Li chased after her, but Ji Xing said she wanted to walk alone. Pretending to be completely unaffected by what had just happened was impossible. Su Li was helpless. She texted Xiao Yixiao, asking what he was doing, and inadvertently mentioned that something had happened at Ji Xing’s birthday party. Xiao Yixiao then messaged Han Ting, who immediately called Ji Xing and then drove to pick her up.

Han Ting accompanied Ji Xing on her birthday, and they spent a pleasant evening together. In the morning, after Ji Xing sobered up, she recalled the events of the previous night. She felt a bit embarrassed and thought it was somewhat absurd. Fortunately, Han Ting was not beside her. She carefully got out of bed, put on her shoes, and tried to sneak away while Han Ting was on the phone in the living room.

Just as Ji Xing opened the door to slip out, she ran into Tang Song, who had come to report for work. Well-trained, Tang Song greeted Ji Xing before entering the room to report to Han Ting. Ji Xing returned to Xingchen with an embarrassed and awkward expression. Su Li couldn't help but laugh and quietly asked her how things went last night. Ji Xing felt uneasy about having slept with Han Ting before defining their relationship.

She wondered how they would face each other in the future and in what capacity. The more she thought about it, the more embarrassed she felt. Her mind was in a mess, so she took a few days off to rest at home. After finishing his phone call, Han Ting learned from Tang Song that Ji Xing had left. He didn't understand why Ji Xing left without saying goodbye, so he went directly to Xingchen to find her.

Hearing that she had taken a leave of absence and gone back to her hometown, he was even more puzzled, not understanding why Ji Xing was avoiding him. Han Ting met with Xiao Yixiao to ask what Ji Xing was thinking. Xiao Yixiao, understanding the situation, advised Han Ting not to rush things. He explained that for a simple girl like Ji Xing, discovering their relationship had taken a step forward naturally required some time to adjust.

Han Yuan invited Tu Xiaomeng to be her vocal teacher. Since they always met at home, Lu Linjia and she grew closer. Despite coming from a prominent family, Han Yuan had no airs about her; she was humble and humorous. Though their initial meeting involved some misunderstandings, as they got to know each other better, Lu Linjia found he didn't dislike her. One day, Lu Linjia accidentally stepped on Tu Xiaomeng’s white sneakers.

This usually proud young man, like a grand white swan, quickly bent down to help her clean the shoes. Tu Xiaomeng felt embarrassed and quickly left after greeting him. Han Ting hadn’t seen Ji Xing for several days. Even the regular work reports were being handled by Su Zhizhou, which made Han Ting very uncomfortable.

When he finally heard that Ji Xing was going to attend an entrepreneur exchange forum, he quickly arranged for Tang Song to ensure he could also attend the event. At home, Ji Xing watched Han Ting's speech at the forum. The person on the screen was radiant, with deep and meaningful words. Ji Xing found herself daydreaming, recalling Han Ting’s tenderness in bed, and blushing to the roots of her hair.

This person made her feel puzzled and unable to approach again. After all, the distance between them was too great, and their family backgrounds were vastly different, making the future very uncertain. At the entrepreneur forum, Ji Xing thought her meeting with Han Ting was coincidental. Han Ting reviewed her speech draft and reminded her that sincerity was rare at such meetings. He advised her to ground some of her feelings to make them more relatable.

With Han Ting’s guidance, Ji Xing quickly grasped the rhythm and main points of her speech.

The entrepreneur exchange forum concluded, and Han Ting and Ji Xing attended a dinner together. Due to Dongyang's sudden price cut, it had affected their competitors' share of the market. During the dinner, Chang He was evidently targeting Han Ting, insisting that Ji Xing drink. Han Ting directly took the glass and drank it all. The crowd applauded, and Han Ting immediately took Ji Xing and left the dinner, thinking it was better not to attend such events.

Back in the car, Han Ting immediately asked Tang Song for some desensitizing medication as he was allergic to alcohol. Ji Xing noticed his flushed face and rapid breathing, asking if he needed to go to the hospital. Just then, a call came from the hospital informing them that a volunteer was having complications during recovery, with symptoms worse than before the surgery. Han Ting immediately instructed Tang Song to drive Ji Xing to the hospital where the patient was.

Su Li also went along. Han Ting suggested investigating all the patient's previous medical records before making any judgments. Su Li and Ji Xing visited the patient, who appeared very apologetic but reluctant to speak. Su Li tried several times to get the truth but was brushed off each time. Ji Xing also felt something was amiss.

After leaving the hospital, Ji Xing saw Han Ting waiting. Su Li gave them some time alone. Han Ting drove Ji Xing home and, at the entrance of her dormitory, looked into her eyes and asked why she had been avoiding him and why she wasn't wearing the necklace he had given her. Ji Xing looked troubled. Han Ting already guessed and asked if she was uncertain. Ji Xing responded that she was unsure about their relationship and chose to remain silent. Just then, Tu Xiaomeng opened the door, having intended to take out the trash, and saw Han Ting at the door.

Han Ting said goodbye and left. That evening, Chang He found Ceng Di. During their conversation, Chang He mentioned that Han Ting was allergic to alcohol and how Han Ting had taken Ji Xing's drink for her. Ceng Di didn't say anything, but her dislike for Ji Xing deepened.

Patient Zhang Fengmei's issues were not because of Ji Xing's products. That night, her shameless husband received an anonymous call. The caller, aiming to bring down Xingchen, had bribed Zhang Fengmei's husband to frame Xingchen's products.

Early the next morning, Zhang Fengmei's husband wheeled her to cause trouble in front of Xingchen's office. He loudly claimed that there was a problem with Xingchen's products, adding exaggerated lies. Some people around started filming with their phones. Ji Xing and Su Li came down, explaining that Zhang Fengmei had an ongoing treatment plan and abruptly stopping it would affect her recovery. Both of them were trying to help Zhang Fengmei, but she sat in the wheelchair, crying and allowing her husband to smear Xingchen.

Ji Xing did not agree to Zhang Fengmei's husband's compensation demands, stating clearly that they would only compensate if the investigation proved Xingchen's fault. However, Zhang Fengmei's husband persisted, and in the pushing and shoving, Ji Xing fell to the ground. A pair of strong hands helped her up. Ji Xing looked up to see that it was Han Ting!

Tang Song pulled the troublemaking family member aside, saying that if they agreed to the compensation demands, everything could be resolved smoothly. Besides, Zhang Fengmei's husband was only after money. Han Ting took Ji Xing back, and she disagreed with Han Ting's approach of using money to settle the issue. Han Ting explained that for such unreasonable people, ordinary means wouldn't work, and letting them speak nonsense would have a terrible impact on Xingchen.

Han Ting took Ji Xing back to his place to rest. To Ji Xing's surprise, the usually cold Han Ting had ladies' robes and slippers at his home. Han Ting admitted that he had prepared these for her a long time ago, but hadn't expected it would take so long to use them. On this day, Han Ting formally asked Ji Xing to be his girlfriend, and Ji Xing nodded in agreement.

Su Li discovered that Xiao Yixiao had never taken her home and always hurried back whenever he received a phone call. She felt very insecure and had repeatedly asked Xiao Yixiao to take her home, but he always refused. Unable to tolerate Xiao Yixiao's boundaries any longer, Su Li directly proposed breaking up.

Chang He not only bribed Zhang Fengmei's husband to cause trouble but also hired paparazzi to take many photos, including ones of Tang Song meeting Zhang Fengmei's husband to discuss compensation. Chang He posted these photos online, which immediately caused a huge uproar. Xingchen's product sales plummeted, and even Dongyang Technology's stock price dropped.

Ji Xing saw the overwhelmingly negative online public opinion and became very anxious. Han Ting held her hand and comforted her, saying that although a crisis had arisen, luck and crisis often coexist, and there might be an opportunity in this situation. Therefore, they should not act hastily in desperation.

The news about Xingchen's product issues also reached Dongyang's board of directors. Han Ting received a notice to attend a board meeting. He understood that the recent events were not so simple. If it were just a medical dispute, how could it be such a coincidence that the photos were posted online? Clearly, this was not just an attack on Xingchen but a direct attack on Dongyang Technology. Whoever benefited most from this was the mastermind behind it.

Han Yuan went to see Chang He because the decline in Dongyang's shares also affected her company. She straightforwardly asked Chang He about his intentions. Chang He wanted to secure the agency rights for Zhu's Medical Devices, which infringed on Han Yuan's interests. She glared at Chang He and refused to collude with him.

Ceng Di suspected that her eldest sister was also secretly involved. She initially wanted to persuade Han Yuan not to scheme against Han Ting, but Han Yuan mocked Ceng Di for misplacing her efforts, suggesting that Han Ting might not even consider her an option. She advised Ceng Di to take the opportunity to make Han Ting choose.

Han Ting heard Ceng Di's suggestion to immediately end the partnership and distance himself from Xingchen, planning to hold a press conference to announce it. Han Ting outright rejected the idea and solemnly stated that he would transfer all his remaining shares. When Han Ting mentioned that he was already with Ji Xing, Ceng Di was completely stunned. She hadn't expected to lose so quickly.

Ji Xing found Zhang Fengmei's home address and visited her house regularly, trying to persuade Zhang Fengmei to accept treatment. Observing Zhang Fengmei's husband's character over these days, Ji Xing realized he was incapable of taking care of Zhang Fengmei and their daughter. If treatment was delayed, Zhang Fengmei would spend the rest of her life in a wheelchair. Zhang Fengmei understood the gravity of the situation but was intimidated by her husband's violence and did not immediately agree with Ji Xing.

A few days later, Ji Xing visited Zhang Fengmei's house again and overheard Zhang Fengmei persuading her husband to return the money he received from others and clear Xingchen's name. Ji Xing quickly took out her phone and recorded the scene. The video was very clear, capturing the conversation as well, which served as strong evidence. When Zhang Fengmei's husband saw Ji Xing recording, his fierce glare frightened her, and she hurriedly fled.

Han Ting received a call from Ji Xing and intended to visit Zhang Fengmei with her. However, when they arrived downstairs, they saw Zhang Fengmei's husband viciously chasing Ji Xing. Han Ting, together with Tang Song, immediately subdued the violent attacker. Ji Xing successfully obtained the evidence and posted it online, revealing the truth. As a result, Dongyang's stock stopped falling within a day, and those on the board who had belittled Xingchen Company were thoroughly humiliated and silenced.

Ji Xing specially invited Han Ting to watch the stars outdoors. She told him that whenever she felt she couldn't persevere in this city, she would look up at the starry sky. Seeing the unnamed stars shining tirelessly, she drew strength from them. Now, she was giving her favorite star to Han Ting, wishing that his dreams could come true. Although the truth about Zhang Fengmei framing Xingchen was exposed, it still impacted Dongyang Technology.

Han Ting was called to his grandfather's home for accountability, and even Xiao Yixiao felt Han Ting was mixing personal and professional matters. However, Han Ting knew he wasn't abusing his power. He told his grandfather that the instigator behind Zhang Fengmei's father's troublemaking was Ceng Di. Hearing this, Han Ting's grandfather stopped defending Ceng Di.

He had always thought Ceng Di was the best choice for his grandson's wife, but after this incident, he couldn't forgive her for using such tricks without considering Dongyang's interests for her personal gain. Su Li and Ji Xing saw online that Tu Xiaomeng was scolded by fans for siding with Xingchen. Feeling indignant, they directly comforted Tu Xiaomeng, telling her not to read the fans' comments. Tu Xiaomeng didn't care about the fans' harsh words.

Her close friends were her source of strength, and she didn't care about anyone else. Lu Linjia's mother often chatted with Han Ting's grandfather. This time, they discussed the issues Xingchen was facing. Lu Linjia thought Ji Xing was a good girl, and since Han Ting liked her, they shouldn't keep opposing. However, Han Ting's grandfather still had concerns. After inquiring about Ji Xing's family background, he worried that Ji Xing's stance and vision might not be adequate.

Xiao Yixiao proactively contacted Su Li, and they went to the seaside together. Xiao Yixiao candidly shared his situation: he had been married and had a daughter. His wife had passed away due to childbirth complications, and his daughter had been cared for by his mother. This was why he never agreed to take Su Li home. Su Li was shocked and unprepared for the truth about becoming a stepmother.

Unwilling to let Han Ting be taken by Ji Xing, Ceng Di invited him to dinner again and talked about Tongke's great interest in Guanghua. Han Ting, well aware of the situation, replied without hesitation that he had already withdrawn from Guanghua and that Ceng Di was free to join Tongke. Ceng Di thought Han Ting would try to persuade her against merging with Tongke to prevent a stronger competitor, but she was mistaken.

Ceng Di privately met with Han Ting to discuss matters, which Ji Xing saw, leading her to mistakenly believe they were still in contact. Ji Xing was very upset and even refused Han Ting's offer to take her home. That night, Xiao Yixiao received a WeChat message from Su Li, who wanted to meet his daughter. Xiao Yixiao happily agreed. The next day, Xiao Yixiao and Su Li took the little girl to the amusement park.

The girl liked Su Li very much and was well taken care of. After spending the day together, Su Li admitted she didn't mind the child's presence, but Xiao Yixiao felt he needed time to adjust and hoped the child would be older and more accepting of a new family. While teaching Lu Linjia's mother vocal lessons, Tu Xiaomeng often stayed for meals.

Now, Lin's mother liked Tu Xiaomeng very much and actively tried to match her with her son, always creating opportunities for the young people. Tu Xiaomeng was always happy with Lu Linjia, and the recent attacks from malicious fans affected her much less.

Ever since Ji Xing saw Ceng Di and Han Ting having dinner, she misunderstood that Han Ting was discussing business with her and deliberately ignored him out of spite. However, Han Ting did not respond all day either, which made Ji Xing very angry. While she was at home cursing Han Ting, there was suddenly a knock at the door. Initially, Ji Xing thought Tu Xiaomeng had gone out without her keys, but to her surprise, it was Han Ting!

Han Ting had come to apologize in person. He explained that he had already withdrawn his shares from Guanghua to draw a clear line. Hearing this, Ji Xing's anger dissipated, and they rekindled their romantic time together. Lu Linjia took Tu Xiaomeng to see the sea. Recently, the negative comments from online trolls had affected her. Lu Linjia comforted her, saying that after thousands of years of human evolution, what is considered meaningful is not important.

In the grand scheme of the ocean and nature, everyone's life is insignificant, so there's no need to pay attention to unimportant things. Tu Xiaomeng felt much better after Lu Linjia's comforting words. Unexpectedly, the usually carefree Lu Linjia was so enlightened. Moved by the atmosphere, Lu Linjia wrote "I love you" in the sand and asked Tu Xiaomeng if she knew what it meant. Tu Xiaomeng pretended not to understand, making Lu Linjia feel very embarrassed.

To show her gratitude to Lu Linjia, Tu Xiaomeng decided to give him a CD. They went back to her place together, where they saw Han Ting wearing women's pajamas in the living room. They were both shocked, not expecting the usually cold and distant Han Ting to have such a gentle side. Han Ting tried to hide behind a chair, but Ji Xing came into the living room and introduced her boyfriend to Tu Xiaomeng and Lu Linjia.

Tu Xiaomeng and Lu Linjia couldn't help but laugh, realizing that Han Ting was like this in front of his girlfriend. Han Ting then moved in with Ji Xing and their cat, starting their sweet cohabitation. Lu Linjia told his mother what he had just seen at Tu Xiaomeng's place. As Han Ting's aunt, she had always worried that her nephew would end up alone.

Hearing that he had found a girlfriend made her extremely happy, and she asked Lu Linjia to recount the story again and again. Chang He did not stop his underhanded tactics. He repeatedly bribed Ceng Di for information and resources and even met privately with Han Ting's elder sister. He decided to acquire a medical equipment company that Dongyang had been eyeing for a long time.

Chang He secretly increased his acquisition offer, persuading Zhu Houyu not to accept Dongyang Group's offer. Despite this, Zhu Houyu remained ambitious, continually raising the acquisition price. Seeing that the price far exceeded the market value, Han Ting personally met with Zhu Houyu and advised him not to be blinded by small gains, emphasizing that Dongyang Group was the industry leader. However, Zhu Houyu arrogantly ignored his advice.

Han Yuan bribed Xingchen Company employee Huang Weiwei, instructing her to create multiple disturbances. Huang Weiwei, seeing that her year-end bonus was not as high as others', angrily stormed into Ji Xing's office, demanding to know why, as a senior employee, she received less bonus than an engineer. Ji Xing, who usually treated her employees as friends, found Huang Weiwei's arrogance and rudeness—bursting in without knocking—highly unpleasant. Nonetheless, she politely explained that bonuses were distributed based on performance.

Huang Weiwei refused to relent, demanding company shares, even though she had signed a labor contract that did not include shares. She continued to press the issue. Ji Xing went home and told Han Ting about the troubling incident at work. Seeing Ji Xing's wet hair, Han Ting picked up a hairdryer and, while drying her hair, explained that many people can coexist peacefully without conflicts of interest. However, when interests clash, true colors are revealed.

Therefore, it's important to follow rules; otherwise, the company's regulations would become meaningless. Following Han Ting's advice, Ji Xing called Huang Weiwei into her office the next day. Confirming that Huang Weiwei had decided to resign, Ji Xing clarified that her labor contract did not include any shares. Huang Weiwei left angrily.

When Su Zhizhou initially interviewed Huang Weiwei, he inadvertently mentioned that those who made significant contributions to the company would not only receive year-end bonuses but also shares in the future. This comment was later used by Huang Weiwei as leverage against Ji Xing, frequently causing conflicts. Su Zhizhou felt deeply apologetic, but Ji Xing advised him not to worry, saying it was better for uncommitted employees to leave.

Dongyang Group had originally wanted to acquire Zhu Houyu's company but was constantly being extorted. The acquisition price had increased several times, yet Zhu Houyu still refused to yield. Han Ting was not willing to hand over such a competitive company to Chang He, so he privately had Tang Song report Zhu Houyu through certain channels. Eventually, Zhu Houyu was taken away by law enforcement, and all company operations were suspended. This was the best outcome.

Ji Xing also saw this news on the internet. She remembered how Zhu Houyu had forced her to drink at a banquet, confirming he was indeed not a good person. However, seeing many people lose their jobs because of him, she couldn't help but feel a bit sympathetic. After work, Ji Xing went to find Han Ting and saw him focused on driving.

She couldn't help but ask if, in the future, she infringed on Dongyang's interests, would he treat her the same way. Han Ting shook his head seriously and told Ji Xing that such a thing would never happen. In the evening, Han Ting leaned on Ji Xing's shoulder and showed her some of his old photos. One photo caught Ji Xing's attention; it had a plush toy that she also had.

She remembered her mother buying it for her as a birthday gift. There were only two such plush toys on the shelf, and after Ji Xing bought one, Han Ting's mother came to buy the other. Ji Xing, hearing that Han Ting's mother wanted the toy, gave up the one she had. It turned out that Han Ting's parents had met Ji Xing, and their fate had been sealed many years ago.

Han Ting's birthday was approaching, and Ji Xing had an idea to give him an extraordinary celebration. On his birthday, she invited him to the aquarium to celebrate and then took him to the toy store where they took photos. She revealed that she also had a photo from there and told Han Ting about their destined connection. Han Ting was deeply moved.

Ji Xing encouraged him to live well, saying their parents had already approved of their relationship and would be watching over them from heaven. Han Ting took Ji Xing to his favorite wonton shop. It was a small, unassuming place with average decor and a hidden location, but Han Ting loved the atmosphere. As a child, he would come here when he missed his parents, and now he was bringing Ji Xing, fully integrating her into his life.

Xiao Yixiao invited Su Li to participate in his daughter's school's parent-child sports day. Su Li hadn't been actively contacting Xiao Yixiao recently, but hearing that Dou Dou had invited her, she agreed to go. That evening, Xiao Yixiao apologized for his previous behavior, promising to be fully open with Su Li in the future and to welcome her into his life. After resigning, Huang Weiwei did not stop her actions.

She spread exaggerated and false claims online and sent mass messages to friends, accusing Ji Xing of abandoning her loyal founding employees. Ji Xing and Su Li noticed the unusual atmosphere when they arrived at the company. After understanding the situation, Ji Xing spent some time contemplating in her office. She immediately called for a staff meeting, announcing the creation of a company public account to promote their products.

She planned to use the current attention to market their products, turning the crisis into an opportunity. Ji Xing's proposal energized everyone, and they all began to use their skills to join the product marketing efforts.

At first, Han Ting was worried that Ji Xing would be troubled by the unfounded rumors. However, when he saw the Xingchen Company’s public account, he was pleasantly surprised. It seemed his little angel was truly extraordinary. Han Ting went to pick up Ji Xing from work. After a long, exhausting day, they went to the rooftop terrace of the company building.

Looking down at the sparkling city lights and the bustling people, Ji Xing reflected on the day's battles, which felt unresolved. Having known Huang Weiwei for many years, ending things this way made Ji Xing feel like she had lost something after all these struggles. Han Ting put his arm around her shoulder, understanding her feelings. He explained that people must grow, sometimes for survival and other times because they have no choice. Gaining something often means losing something else.

Shao Yichen was getting married, and Wei Qiuzi even made a video of their wedding photos to invite Ji Xing to the wedding. Seeing the man she had almost married after four years of dating now holding another woman was certainly unpleasant. Han Ting asked if she wanted to attend, and Ji Xing reluctantly nodded, feeling that she should go. Lu Linjia confessed his love to Tu Xiaomeng unexpectedly. Tu Xiaomeng was caught off guard, stopping him from saying more.

She explained that they could be like siblings or close friends, then quickly ran away. Lu Linjia was very disappointed, thinking Tu Xiaomeng would accept him, only to be friend-zoned. Han Yuan came to her son's bar for a drink and saw Lu Linjia looking distracted and worried. After learning the reason, she encouraged him not to give up, explaining that in matters of the heart, one must become stronger with each setback.

Her story of persistent love renewed Lu Linjia's spirit, filling him with determination. Wei Qiuzi and Shao Yichen’s wedding was romantic and warm. Xiao Yixiao, Su Li, Ji Xing, and Han Ting all attended. The joyful atmosphere made Su Li very happy, and she even caught Wei Qiuzi’s bouquet, thinking she and Xiao Yixiao might also get married.

Su Li asked Xiao Yixiao what kind of wedding he liked, but Xiao Yixiao understood her hint and admitted he didn’t plan on marrying again. Su Li was stunned. She had never desired marriage until she met Xiao Yixiao, but now, realizing he didn't intend to marry, she decided not to waste any more time. How could she trust the promises of someone who wouldn't even consider a marriage certificate?

Su Zhizhou sat quietly in a corner, filled with jealousy upon seeing Xiao Yixiao. Watching Su Li's expression change from sweet to shocked and then storming out, he didn't know what had happened but felt he still had a chance. In the following days, Su Zhizhou noticed Su Li often daydreaming at work. To cheer her up, he invited her to a movie.

She agreed, but just as the movie was about to start, Su Li received a call and had to leave hurriedly. Su Zhizhou asked if it was about Xiao Yixiao, and Su Li nodded. Xiao Yixiao was drunk at a bar, and the server had to call his emergency contact. Su Li arrived, called a cab for him, and officially broke up with him. A female employee from Xingchen called Su Zhizhou to fix a computer issue.

After resolving it, she unexpectedly confessed her feelings to him. Su Zhizhou politely declined, realizing as he spoke that he was repeating words Su Li had once said to him. It became clear that Su Li truly didn't like him, and Su Zhizhou felt deeply saddened.

During the day, Su Li called Xiao Yixiao and returned all the gifts she had received recently. Xiao Yixiao asked if she really wanted to be so heartless. Su Li smiled and said that since there was no engagement, there was no reason to continue the relationship. She also asked him not to call her when drunk in the future and suggested they better not disturb each other. Han Ting’s grandfather called, hoping to have a meal together.

Han Ting suggested inviting Ji Xing to the family dinner, and his grandfather did not object. In the afternoon, Han Ting went to pick Ji Xing up from work and noticed she wasn't in high spirits. He asked and found out it was due to the competition with Hanhai. Xingchen Company had been busy for a long time and finally submitted their graduation project.

The judges were very satisfied with their work, but for some reason, the award was given to Hanhai in the end. Han Ting knew about this in advance. The judges had privately asked Han Ting, and he agreed because both Hanhai and Xingchen were subsidiaries of Dongyang Group. Ji Xing was unaware of this. Hanhai had been in the medical equipment industry longer and had a better reputation and prestige.

When the judges asked for Han Ting’s opinion, he agreed with them. Han Ting took Ji Xing to meet his grandfather. When they got out of the car, he mentioned it, and Ji Xing, unprepared, only wore a pair of earrings that Han Ting had recently given her. Han Yuan was still at home and didn't like Ji Xing, who was youthful and vibrant.

Han Yuan had always felt superior and thought Ji Xing’s family was not a good match for theirs. Fortunately, Lu Linjia's mother was there, a lovely lady who protected Ji Xing and didn’t give Han Yuan a chance to bully Han Ting. During the meal, Han Ting’s grandfather specifically asked Ji Xing about her views on Hanhai and whether she had the confidence to surpass Hanhai or how long it would take to do so.

This sharp question made Ji Xing think quickly. She remembered Han Ting had told her not to worry about Hanhai and not to rush for quick success. Instead, they should take root firmly to create their own space. With this hint, Ji Xing felt more at ease. She calmly replied that Xingchen currently had no way to surpass Hanhai and did not have that intention at the moment. They were focusing on their own development, specifically in bone research.

Ji Xing’s answer satisfied Han Ting, and his grandfather didn’t say more. After the meal, Han Ting’s grandfather invited Ji Xing to appreciate some calligraphy. He intentionally mentioned that he had named Han Ting and explained the deep meaning behind it. He also asked Ji Xing what her parents intended when they named her. Ji Xing smiled simply and said her name was because her parents thought her eyes were big like stars when she was born.

Han Ting’s grandfather then reminded her of the significant difference between their family backgrounds, which wasn’t something that could be reconciled overnight. Ji Xing understood but remained composed. She wasn’t clinging to Han Ting; in fact, it was Han Ting who pursued her. Han Yuan first discovered Han Ting’s early investment in Hanhai and found out that Hanhai was a company invested by Han Ting. She shared this with Chang He and Ceng Di.

Each had their own motives, but they chose to cooperate tacitly, deciding to start from within Han Ting's organization. Ceng Di deliberately told Ji Xing about Han Ting’s investment in Hanhai and claimed that Han Ting liked Ji Xing because she was naïve and easy to deceive. Ji Xing was caught off guard and felt that Han Ting had deceived her.

That evening, Ji Xing cautiously asked Han Ting what he would do if one day Hanhai developed rapidly and wanted to merge with Xingchen. Han Ting noticed something was off with her and immediately explained that Hanhai and Xingchen each had their strengths. If they ever needed to merge, it would be due to market demands. When Ji Xing asked Han Ting about his understanding of love, Han Ting first mentioned "compatibility." He believed compatibility was more important than love because aligned values made life and work mutually beneficial, grounding love in reality. Ji Xing couldn’t agree with this answer; she felt Han Ting was too pragmatic, almost frighteningly so.

That night, Ji Xing and Han Ting lay on opposite sides of the bed, each lost in their thoughts. Although Ji Xing hadn't told Han Ting that she already knew who the real boss of Hanhai was, Han Ting was also considering whether to merge Xingchen with Hanhai. Both of them were conflicted. In the early morning, Han Ting found that Ji Xing was not by his side and noticed that the safe seemed to have been opened.

Han Ting realized that Ji Xing had looked in the safe. Inside, there was a drafted contract for the merger of Hanhai and Xingchen, and even the name of the merged company had been decided. Indeed, early in the morning, Ji Xing had woken up and, after much hesitation, opened the safe in the closet. She found many contracts related to Hanhai inside, confirming that Han Ting had planned to integrate Xingchen into Hanhai.

In the morning, Su Li and Su Zhizhou happened to meet Ji Xing to discuss financing. Ji Xing realized that she couldn't let Han Ting hold too many shares, so she decisively signed a contract with Chang He. This move diluted Han Ting's shares in Xingchen, preventing him from arbitrarily controlling Xingchen's fate in the future. Han Ting quickly learned about Ji Xing's acceptance of the financing from Tongke.

He knew he couldn't let Tongke acquire shares in Xingchen, or he would fall into his sister’s trap. If Tongke entered Xingchen, he would be held accountable by the board, and his sister would use this as an excuse to oust him from the board. Thus, Han Ting couldn't let Chang He acquire shares in Xingchen.

After deliberating all morning, he immediately arranged a meeting with Chang He, offering his shares in Guanghua in exchange for Chang He's 20% stake in Xingchen. Chang He agreed to Han Ting's exchange. On one hand, Han Ting's shares in Guanghua were worth much more than those in Xingchen. On the other hand, Chang He liked Ceng Di and knew she was still hung up on Han Ting.

By transferring Han Ting’s shares in Guanghua, he could also sever the connection between the two. In the evening, Ji Xing hesitated but eventually returned to Han Ting’s house. She thought Han Ting's plans were flawed because Tongke was now also a financier of Xingchen, so he couldn't pursue the merger anymore. Han Ting pointed out bluntly that Ji Xing couldn’t read people well. Tongke’s financing was due to Han Yuan’s manipulations behind the scenes, all aimed at him.

He further explained that small companies couldn’t survive in the market without standing on the shoulders of giants. If it weren't for his investment, Xingchen wouldn’t have sustained itself or achieved its current success. From Han Ting’s words, everything seemed to be about exploitation and calculation, with so many conspiracies and schemes behind it. Ji Xing felt utterly shattered.

She felt like a pet cat under Han Ting’s control, a pawn, completely at his mercy, used or discarded as he pleased. They parted on bad terms. Ultimately, Xingchen was still merged into Hanhai. Dongyang Group became even stronger, and the stock market thrived. However, a rift grew between Ji Xing and Han Ting. Ji Xing now only dealt with Hanhai when it came to company matters.

Ceng Di originally planned to have Tongke invest in Xingchen and then use this opportunity to drive Han Ting out of the board. However, she didn't expect Chang He to betray her midway and sell all his shares to Han Ting. Now Han Ting has completed his military order ahead of time, making his voice more influential in the board of directors. Ceng Di called in Chang He and questioned him about his betrayal.

Chang He, however, showed no remorse, stating that in business, profits always come first. Shamelessly, he claimed that Han Ting's shares in Guanghua were far more valuable than in Xingchen, and even advised Ceng Di to continue working with him under the pretext that "the enemy of my enemy is my ally. " Enraged, Ceng Di stormed off. Han Ting's shares in Dongyang Group were increasing. Ceng Di congratulated him, fully aware of her little schemes during this period.

If she continued, the consequences would be unimaginable. Han Ting straightforwardly asked Ceng Di why she was secretly collaborating with Chang He and then produced evidence of their private meetings. Faced with these clear photos, Ceng Di was left speechless. When Han Ting demanded her shares, she coldly laughed at his constant scheming, stating that after this lesson, Ji Xing's feelings for him would never return. Another New Year's Eve arrived.

Su Li did not go home this year; instead, her mother dragged a suitcase to spend the New Year with her. Upon meeting, her mother started nagging about Su Li's previous wealthy boyfriend, calling him unreliable, accusing her of being disobedient and having poor judgment, and even forcing her to go on blind dates. Just then, Su Zhizhou arrived to deliver New Year's goods to Su Li, overhearing her mother's conversation.

He deliberately introduced himself as Su Li's boyfriend, helping her out of a tough spot. Su Li, distressed by her mother's nagging, was particularly grateful for Su Zhizhou's arrival. Su Zhizhou did his best to impress Su Li's mother, making her happy. They all had New Year's Eve dinner together. This year, Ji Xing went back to her mother's home for the New Year as usual, but she had agreed to return with Han Ting, yet she came back alone.

Seeing her gloomy expression, her parents realized she had broken up. After dinner, Ji Xing went out for a walk alone. Seeing the dazzling fireworks outside, she remembered watching fireworks with Han Ting last year, but this year she was alone. Ji Xing thought about many things that had happened between them. Han Ting spent the New Year alone at home. Xiao Yixiao visited him and found the house very quiet, unlike the lively atmosphere when Ji Xing was there.

Han Ting sat on the sofa, feeling lost. He noticed the house still had traces of Ji Xing, like her scent on the cushions and her toiletries in the bathroom, now only his own items left lonely to the side. While chatting, Xiao Yixiao suddenly realized the cat was missing. They hurriedly went out to find it. The cat, possibly missing Ji Xing, had run far away to a small river where Han Ting often took Ji Xing.

To find the cat, Han Ting jumped into the river despite the cold winter, completely disregarding the icy water. After bringing the cat back home, Han Ting realized why the cat had run away, deepening his longing for Ji Xing. Xingchen merged into Dongyang Group. At the first board meeting after the New Year, Han Ting did not see Ji Xing. Su Zhizhou and Su Li represented Xingchen at the meeting.

Han Ting wanted to wait for Ji Xing, but was informed by his assistant that Ji Xing wasn't coming. During the board meeting, Han Ting had his assistant read out the company's personnel adjustment plan and regulations. Although Xingchen merged into Dongyang, it retained an independent R&D team and decision-making power, as per Ji Xing's request, which Han Ting had honored.

After the meeting, Su Li and Su Zhizhou returned to the company to find that Ji Xing had sent blessing messages and encouragement to every employee, expressing her gratitude for their companionship during Xingchen's growth. She had prepared gifts for everyone but was nowhere to be seen.

Ji Xing carefully wrote messages to each colleague. Although she is the company's leader, she is very attentive, not only able to notice everyone's shining points but also inclusive and warm-hearted. Each colleague was moved to tears. Ji Xing bid farewell to everyone in her own way, entrusting Xingchen to Su Zhizhou and Su Li, encouraging them to lead Xingchen to a better future. After arranging her work, Ji Xing planned a vacation for herself.

Han Ting went to Xingchen several times to find her but couldn't meet her. Su Li told Han Ting to give Ji Xing enough time. Thus, Ji Xing completely disappeared from Han Ting's world. Han Ting was very anxious, reminiscing about every moment spent with Ji Xing at home alone. He started drinking heavily every day, trying to numb himself with alcohol. He remembered Ji Xing saying that one could forget everything through alcohol.

Despite his alcohol allergy, Han Ting drank one cup after another, ignoring his body. Xiao Yixiao often visited him and took him to the hospital for desensitization late at night. Ji Xing, on the other side of the city, faced different scenery every day. However, a familiar face always appeared before her eyes, breaking her heart. No matter which city she went to, she thought of Han Ting. Day or night no longer had meaning for either of them.

Han Ting missed Ji Xing even more. Although he considered himself rational, since Ji Xing left, Han Ting often lost control. Everything familiar felt strange and cold. He frequently visited the seaside where he and Ji Xing used to stay. The sea breeze stirred the waves, and the cheerful laughter of couples occasionally reached his ears, but he could no longer hear Ji Xing's voice. Xiao Yixiao and Lu Linjia, seeing Han Ting listless and unmotivated every day, were very worried.

They wanted to help Han Ting get over his heartbreak. Tang Song and the three of them even put on a shadow play for Han Ting. Although the performance was very childish, they finally saw a long-lost smile on Han Ting's face. Watching the shadow play's plot, Han Ting was reminded of the time when Ji Xing seriously asked him if, one day, when Han Ting became powerful enough, he would devour Xingchen. Han Ting had firmly told her, "No.

" But in the end, he broke his promise. Reflecting on this, thinking of Ji Xing's disappointed feelings, Han Ting felt very guilty. Xiao Yixiao wanted to use this story to tell Han Ting that he and Ji Xing were from two different worlds. Ji Xing's departure might be because she saw their future. One was an experienced hunter, and the other was an innocent rabbit. It was inevitable that there would be a gap between them.

During her time away, Ji Xing went to Germany to continue studying artificial intelligence. She became more proficient in both technology and experience. By chance, she met a Chinese student, Qin Li, who was very famous in the field of artificial intelligence. Qin Li focused on artificial skills and even wanted to bring his expertise back to China. His mentor kept trying to persuade him to stay abroad.

After the merger of Hanhai and Xingchen, Xingchen was assigned very little work, gradually sidelining its technical team. Su Li was very anxious about this, while Su Zhizhou had been working overtime. Su Li worried that he was under too much pressure, but Su Zhizhou smiled and said that he and the technical department were working on a big project, which was currently confidential. Lu Linjia's mother hadn't seen her son return home for several days.

To win back his attention, she pretended to be sick. After discussing with the nanny, the nanny specifically asked Lu Linjia for leave, saying that his mother was sick and urgently needed care. Tu Xiaomeng volunteered to take care of his mother, and Lu Linjia's mother quickly agreed.

Su Zhizhou led the technical department in researching hardware that reduced the original printing time to one-third. This not only improved efficiency but also greatly enhanced accuracy and security. Applying this upgrade to production could save one-third of the profits. Su Li was also very excited upon hearing this, and everyone quickly shared the good news with Ji Xing in Germany. During the time when Lu Linjia’s mother was sick, he stayed home to take care of her.

Normally carefree, he started to settle down after learning about his mother’s illness, personally attending to her daily needs. Even Lu Linjia’s mother was surprised when her son learned to cook. Tu Xiaomeng often came to visit, and Lu Linjia’s mother praised him in front of her, helping them understand each other better. Lu Linjia specially prepared nutritious meals, much lighter than usual, which he found very unaccustomed to and secretly hid some spicy snacks for a change of taste.

Han Ting, upon hearing that his aunt was ill, also brought gifts to visit and care for her. Lu Linjia’s mother was very fond of this nephew and particularly asked about his recent work and life, even inquiring if he had reconciled with Ji Xing. Talking about Ji Xing made Han Ting look sad. His aunt advised him not to take things too much to heart.

She noted that he was usually very smart and saw things ahead of others, so it was inevitable that he would feel wronged sometimes. While talking, the spicy snacks hidden at the bedside were accidentally revealed. His aunt laughed and told Han Ting that she wasn’t really sick; she was just anxious about her son’s slow progress in pursuing Tu Xiaomeng and came up with this plan.

Han Ting envied Lu Linjia for having a loving mother and promised to keep the secret. Hearing that Lu Linjia’s mother liked Ji Xing, Han Ting began to miss his beloved in Germany again. Not long after, Han Ting went to visit Dongyang’s headquarters in Germany. He first met with leading experts in the field of artificial intelligence and then couldn’t resist walking the streets of Germany where he had once been with Ji Xing.

They had fed pigeons there, and to his surprise, he encountered Ji Xing doing the same. When she looked up, their eyes met, and the chance encounter in a foreign land stirred waves of emotions in both their hearts. Qin Li happened to be there too and invited Ji Xing to have strawberry cake. The three of them sat together and chatted, with Ji Xing specifically introducing Han Ting as her relationship history schoolmate.

Qin Li expressed his willingness to accept Dongyang’s olive branch and joked about wanting to be colleagues with Ji Xing. After Qin Li left, Han Ting and Ji Xing walked back together, with Ji Xing deliberately ignoring him. Han Ting mentioned Dongyang's future plans, and Ji Xing couldn’t help but ask if he had truly loved her, he wouldn't have deceived her.

Han Ting admitted she was right but explained that his world included not just love but also work, and he couldn’t let personal feelings affect the entire company’s plan. Despite this, Han Ting promised that in his emotional world, there would always be only Ji Xing. Now the company had decided to establish a talent reserve, and he specifically invited Ji Xing to return to the country.

Ji Xing agreed, as she hadn’t been back for a while and really missed her family and friends. Su Li and Su Zhizhou brought flowers to welcome Ji Xing back. Seeing Han Ting personally picking her up, the two of them immediately hid behind the flowers. Su Zhizhou was so close to Su Li for the first time that Su Li blushed seeing his face, suddenly finding the somewhat wooden boy in front of her very pure and cute.

Han Ting instructed his assistant to send an employment invitation to Ji Xing, setting her desk near his office this time. Su Li reported the current situation of the Xingchen department to Ji Xing, and upon learning about the department’s current difficulties, Ji Xing decided that some adjustments were necessary. This time back, Han Ting had also invited Qin Li. With these two technical experts supporting the technical department, their strength greatly increased.

The Xingchen Company was thrilled to hear that Ji Xing had returned. Everyone was excited because their leader was back in full force, which would give Xingchen a chance to shine. Lately, Hanhai had nearly sidelined their entire department. At Dongyang's first meeting, Qin Li also attended. After the meeting, Qin Li approached Ji Xing and performed a magic trick, saying that if the trick succeeded, she would have to agree to dine with him.

This was their first collaboration since returning to the country, and Ji Xing happily agreed. Han Ting noticed Qin Li chatting with Ji Xing. His girlfriend had finally returned, but he hadn’t expected to bring back a rival in love. For the first time, Han Ting felt jealous. Han Ting had his secretary find out which restaurant Qin Li had invited Ji Xing to.

When he saw Qin Li give Ji Xing movie tickets, Han Ting finally trusted his intuition and quietly left. Ji Xing noticed Han Ting had left. She declined Qin Li's invitation, explaining that she had just returned, the company had many things to do, and she didn't want anyone prying into her personal life. While they were eating, Ji Xing suddenly overheard a girl passing by on the phone thanking Han Ting for the flower basket he had sent.

Ji Xing's expression became complex, and Qin Li noticed it all. Lu Linjia was kept in the dark by his mother and still thought her recovery was slow. Tu Xiaomeng often visited and took him out to eat, encouraging him to cheer up. Tu Xiaomeng had also experienced a low period due to online harassment but had come through it, and her fan base was still growing. She encouraged Lu Linjia to take things in stride.

During dark times in life, having someone to talk to anytime is a blessing. Ji Xing returned to the company and saw the software she and Han Ting used to share their locations. Han Ting was still online, and they could see how far apart they were. It turned out Han Ting hadn't forgotten her these past days. Thinking of this, Ji Xing felt comforted.

The software showed they were fifty meters apart, and Ji Xing wondered when they could overcome their rift. Ji Xing's parents came to visit their daughter. They were very happy that their daughter's company was now so famous. They hadn't seen Han Ting this New Year, so Ji Xing's parents called him afterward and learned from Han Ting that they had broken up.

Understanding the situation, Ji Xing's mother candidly said she knew her daughter's personality; if Ji Xing hadn't forgiven Han Ting, she wouldn't have come back from Germany with him. Lu Linjia had been pretending to be sick out of boredom and secretly ate spicy snacks to amuse himself. This time, he was caught by his son while sneaking snacks, and the lie couldn't continue.

Lu Linjia had to end his fake sick leave, admitting he was creating opportunities for his son's happiness. He escorted Tu Xiaomeng out and confirmed again if she still wouldn't agree to be his girlfriend. This time, Tu Xiaomeng didn't refuse. Finally, she agreed, and Lu Linjia was as excited as a mouse. Han Ting sent Ji Xing a WeChat video. He had been sending Ji Xing updates about their cat, Dahuang, every now and then.

This time, Han Ting asked if Ji Xing wanted to attend Dahuang's birthday party. Ji Xing agreed, as she hadn't seen her beloved pet in a long time and missed him dearly. Finally, it was Dahuang's birthday. Han Ting chose to have a picnic on the lawn and arrived early, preparing Ji Xing's favorite strawberry cake. The weather was great, and they were surrounded by happy people. Influenced by the atmosphere, Ji Xing, holding the chubby Dahuang, felt very happy. Hearing Han Ting's apology, Ji Xing had long since let go of any resentment.

Chang He invited Ceng Di to dinner and asked if she agreed to let the same division acquire all the shares of Guanghua. No matter what had happened over the years, Chang He had always been by her side, frequently sending gifts. Ceng Di couldn't possibly be unaware of Chang He's feelings, but she still chose to remain silent. Chang He confessed his unwavering feelings for Ceng Di, stating that he wouldn't be as heartless as Han Ting.

This statement touched Ceng Di deeply. She had once silently endured everything for Han Ting, followed him abroad, and started a business together, making countless efforts, but ultimately, she still couldn't win Han Ting's heart and lost completely. The head of Zhu's Pharmaceuticals, Zhu Houyu, was forced to file for bankruptcy due to legal violations and lived a life of evasion. This outcome was significantly influenced by Chang He's efforts.

Chang He had strategically manipulated Zhu's Pharmaceuticals, continuously raising the stakes for acquisition, which inflated Zhu Houyu's desires. Eventually, Zhu Houyu was reported, shattering his dreams. Now, he called Chang He, demanding compensation. Chang He reminded him that it was Han Ting who had reported him. At the summit forum on intelligent medical devices, both Ji Xing and Han Ting attended. Reflecting on the last summit they attended together, it was last year when Xingchen hadn't been acquired.

On the summit's podium, Han Ting shared his initial thoughts on starting his business and his firm commitment to investing in smart healthcare. He revealed that the first time he had this idea was after meeting Ji Xing. Seeing Ji Xing distressed because people couldn't afford cheap prosthetics, he realized that businessmen should not only seek profit but also strive to benefit society and do meaningful things for others.

This belief had guided Han Ting all the way to the present. Ji Xing listened quietly to Han Ting's speech from the audience, her eyes welling with tears. She realized that despite Han Ting's cold exterior, he had always been soft-hearted inside. For so long, he had been silently adhering to his initial decision, bearing misunderstandings and grievances alone. Ji Xing finally understood that she had misunderstood Han Ting. After the summit forum, Ji Xing immediately called Han Ting.

Hearing that he had already returned home, she rushed to the airport. Standing at Han Ting's doorstep again, Ji Xing hesitated and tried the door code from a year ago, which had not been changed. The house's arrangements were as before, including the cushions she loved, placed in their usual spot.

On the refrigerator was a list of ten things Ji Xing had once noted they should do together, with Han Ting having completed them alone, marking each task with a "√. " It all seemed to tell Ji Xing about Han Ting's devotion and longing. Ji Xing was kidnapped by Zhu Houyu at Han Ting's house. Zhu Houyu quickly called Han Ting, demanding ransom money.

Hearing Ji Xing being gagged and controlled by Zhu Houyu over the phone, Han Ting became extremely anxious, immediately driving to the kidnapping location with all the cash he could gather. On the way, he called Tang Song, informed him of the exact location, and urged him to call the police. Despite knowing Zhu Houyu was now extremely dangerous, Han Ting disregarded his own safety to get to the location as quickly as possible.

Finally meeting Zhu Houyu, Han Ting handed over the bank card and cash, but Zhu Houyu still took the opportunity to attack. They fought, and Zhu Houyu stabbed Han Ting with a knife. Fortunately, Han Ting, who often trained, managed to roll downstairs with Zhu Houyu when he tried to use a steel rod to impale him. Ji Xing screamed and rushed over, seeing Han Ting fall onto a parked car below.

She was frantic with worry, nearly jumping down herself. Han Ting was sent to the emergency room and, after a successful operation, was out of danger. When the visiting hours finally arrived, Ji Xing went to the ward. Despite his pain, Han Ting's first question was if Ji Xing was hurt. Ji Xing burst into tears, asking why he risked his own safety to save her, didn't he know how much it pained her, almost leading to their mutual destruction? Han Ting also cried and apologized to Ji Xing. Ji Xing wiped her tears and candidly admitted that she had long since forgiven him!

During Han Ting's recuperation in the hospital, Ji Xing stayed by his side in the ward. The two of them reconciled their differences, and Han Ting agreed to start over with Ji Xing. They were no longer seeing each other as investor and investee but as Han Ting and Ji Xing getting to know each other anew. With tears in his eyes, Han Ting nodded.

Chang He placed a contract for the full acquisition of Guanghua in front of Ceng Di, asking her to sign it. Ceng Di, aware of Chang He's tactics, asked if he knew about Han Ting being stabbed. Chang He denied any involvement, claiming it had nothing to do with him. These days in the hospital were the most peaceful times, free from work-related troubles. Han Ting was entirely Ji Xing's.

One day, Ceng Di came to visit Han Ting and deliberately mentioned that Guanghua was going to be acquired by Tongke. She asked if he regretted withdrawing his shares from Guanghua. Han Ting looked at Ceng Di calmly and unemotionally, saying he never regretted it, as he was the one who sold Guanghua in the first place. Receiving this harsh answer, Ceng Di completely gave up hope.

As she left the ward, she still intended to drive a wedge between Ji Xing and Han Ting, but this time, Ji Xing didn't fall for it. She looked at Ceng Di with pity. Ji Xing used to be an employee under Ceng Di, admired her power and background, but now she felt pity for Ceng Di. Despite Ceng Di's solid family background, she lost a good partner due to her unscrupulous means.

Han Yuan met with Chang He, confirming his involvement in Han Ting's injury. She warned Chang He not to go too far, reminding him that Old Master Han had many informants and even Han Ting could find out about her dealings with Tongke. Old Master Han would definitely find out as well. She advised Chang He not to provoke Old Master Han's ire and announced that she would cut ties with him from now on.

Xiao Yixiao visited Han Ting, and seeing him alone in the ward, he joked that the hero didn't get a good reward for saving the beauty. Just as he finished his complaints, Ji Xing walked in with a big bag of fruit. It seemed the two had reconciled, and Xiao Yixiao left with a smile. Tu Xiaomeng couldn't sleep at night. Hearing that someone had kidnapped Ji Xing, she feared she might also be targeted by thieves.

When she heard noises at the door, she got scared and called Lu Linjia. Lu Linjia, being very reliable, arrived within ten minutes of receiving the call. That night, he stayed in the living room with Tu Xiaomeng, and their feelings for each other deepened once again. Su Zhizhou, Su Li, Tu Xiaomeng, and Lu Linjia went together to visit Han Ting. Seeing both her good friends with their partners, Ji Xing smiled at them.

After returning home, Su Zhizhou and Su Li chatted. He advised Su Li to understand her mother better. Being a single mother raising a child wasn't easy, and sometimes she talked a lot because she had no one to confide in. Pushing for marriage was her way of wanting someone to take care of her daughter.

Su Zhizhou always thought of Su Li's well-being, and now he didn't mind who Su Li ended up choosing as long as she was happy. After Han Ting recovered from his injuries, he was discharged from the hospital and took Ji Xing home. Seeing the list of ten tasks Han Ting had completed alone on the fridge, Ji Xing was moved and asked him why he did them alone.

Han Ting confessed that he had liked Ji Xing since ten years ago. If he hadn't gone to Germany and if Ji Xing hadn't changed her phone number, perhaps Ji Xing's first love would have been him. Maybe at some moment in high school ten years ago, Ji Xing had already entered Han Ting's heart. After all these years, they were fortunate to end up together. In the morning, Han Ting got up to make breakfast for Ji Xing himself. She hadn't expected a boy with a manga-like face to cook so tenderly for his girl. Ji Xing took the salad dressing bottle from Han Ting's hand, and they cooked together.

After Tongke acquired Guanghua, they gained a technological core and opened up a certain market. However, their small maneuvers never ceased. Su Zhizhou discovered that several companies that previously cooperated with them suddenly terminated their contracts. Analyzing the reasons, there were no conflicts during the cooperation period. Although the other party said the contract had expired, they didn't specify the real reason. Not only in the technical department, but Su Li also noticed these anomalies in the sales department.

They reported these findings to Ji Xing, who instructed her team to investigate the specific reasons. Ji Xing switched back to her workaholic mode. Han Ting personally picked her up from work. Even though it was very late, Ji Xing was still working at her desk. Han Ting playfully coaxed her to go home and rest. Unable to resist her boyfriend's enthusiastic invitation, Ji Xing and Han Ting went home hand in hand. Su Li invited Su Zhizhou for dinner.

Su Zhizhou specially changed into a suit and brought a bouquet of flowers, explaining that this was the same type of flower Su Li had brought the first time she visited their rented startup workspace. Her smile back then lit up Su Zhizhou's life and gave him the motivation to keep moving forward. Su Li noticed Su Zhizhou's feelings for her.

Over the past few days, she repeatedly heard in the company that Su Zhizhou gave up the opportunity to study in Germany largely because of her. Besides, she had witnessed Su Zhizhou's growth and knew he genuinely cared for her. She smiled and told Su Zhizhou that she didn't actually like eating Western food; she only did so to maintain her image as a top salesperson. In fact, she loved stinky tofu the most.

Su Zhizhou immediately agreed to go out and buy it for her. Han Ting picked Ji Xing up from work, and they went to the company's underground parking lot. Suddenly, a car sped towards Ji Xing. Han Ting quickly pulled Ji Xing to his side, and although she avoided the car, Han Ting, whose old injury had not fully healed, was severely hurt again. Ji Xing immediately called Tang Song, and her older sister Han Yuan also heard some news.

It seemed that the kidnapping incident from last time was not over. Han Yuan reported this matter to the chairman. Grandpa Han flew back to the mainland overnight to visit Han Ting in the hospital. Seeing his grandson so seriously injured, even needing surgery, Grandpa Han told Han Ting to rest assured and recover in the hospital while he thoroughly investigated the matter.

While Han Ting was hospitalized, rumors appeared in the market claiming that Dongyang Group's implantable medical devices contained radioactive substances. Su Zhizhou and the technical department conducted experiments and indeed found traces of radioactive material. They were shocked, as the production and testing processes had followed previous procedures. They began to investigate which step had gone wrong. Hanhai Company held a special press conference, publicly proving with detectors that their devices had no issues.

They demonstrated that some substandard testing equipment in the market could detect radioactive elements in any item. Many reporters witnessed that the detection device in Ji Xing's hand could even detect radioactive substances in their laptops, so they no longer doubted the quality of the medical devices. Once again, the crisis was resolved. The entire company praised Ji Xing for her decisiveness and crisis management skills. During this time, Han Ting was recuperating in the hospital, while Ji Xing meticulously managed to stabilize the company's stock.

In the morning, Tu Xiaomeng hurriedly called Lu Linjia to her house for help. Lu Linjia thought Tu Xiaomeng planned for them to have some intimate time, and he couldn't help but feel a bit excited. It turned out that Tu Xiaomeng wanted him to participate in a live broadcast to prove that Xingchen's medical devices were perfectly fine. Although slightly disappointed, Lu Linjia agreed to cooperate wholeheartedly.

In the hospital ward, Han Ting watched Ji Xing's speech at the press conference. It seemed his girl had indeed made great progress and could now handle things on her own. Ji Xing brought oranges for Han Ting, peeled them, and fed him. Their close relationship was witnessed by Grandpa Han, who had come to visit. Grandpa Han now acknowledged Ji Xing and even suggested she call him "Grandpa.

" He personally inscribed the words "Xing and Ting" for Han Ting and Ji Xing. Grandpa Han's visit to the hospital was accompanied by Han Yuan. The old man was very open-minded and reminded Han Yuan that they were all family. Moreover, Han Ting always cherished his sisterly bond with Han Yuan, never complaining in front of Grandpa Han. He advised Han Yuan to let go of past grievances.

The next day, Ji Xing took the initiative to find her elder sister Han Yuan. With the board meeting approaching, Ji Xing hoped Han Yuan would attend and persuade the board members to support Han Ting's talent pool proposal. She emphasized the importance of unity, as Han Yuan's company was a subsidiary of Dongyang Group, and everyone shared in the group's success. Han Yuan smiled and agreed, thinking Ji Xing was more persuasive than Han Ting.

In the evening, Ji Xing consulted Han Ting's attending physician about taking Han Ting to the board meeting the next day. Besides bringing supportive gear, she prepared a wheelchair and made sure everything was set. She personally wheeled Han Ting downstairs, ensuring his comfort by arranging a backrest in the nanny car. Ji Xing also attended the board meeting. The board members had diverse opinions on Han Ting's proposal to establish a talent pool.

Most were concerned that Dongyang's heavy investment in the talent pool would impact the group's profits, while about thirty to forty percent remained neutral. When Ji Xing presented her plans and proposals for the talent pool, some questioned her lack of experience and rashness. Seeing the plan about to be rejected, Han Ting stood up with effort, using data to prove that Ji Xing's plan was flawless.

Han Yuan, noticing Han Ting trembling slightly while supporting himself on the table, immediately voiced her firm support for Han Ting. After a vote, the board agreed to Han Ting's proposal. It was the first time Han Yuan fully considered things from Han Ting's perspective and strongly defended his position. After the meeting, some senior shareholders asked Han Yuan why she supported Han Ting.

She reflected on Grandpa Han's words outside the hospital room and decided to firmly stand by Han Ting. She sternly reminded the senior shareholders not to oppose Han Ting, warning them of the risk of early retirement if they did. To help Han Ting recover quickly, Ji Xing meticulously prepared rib soup for him every day. Although he grew a bit tired of it, Han Ting always found a fun way to enjoy it. They used a kitchen scale to weigh the soup in each bowl, competing to see whose bowl was closest to 100 grams. Thanks to this novel game, the pot of rib soup was quickly emptied.

Since Ceng Di and Chang He teamed up, they started promoting Tongke's technology and advantages everywhere, posing a challenge to Dongyang Group. Han Ting remained confident; he never let anyone dictate his pace. With Dongyang Group's talent pool now well-established, he was ready to make a big move. Han Ting presented his plan to his grandfather. After understanding Han Ting's next steps, his grandfather admired Han Ting's vision and ambition.

Han Ting always talked about "a hundred flowers blooming," a rare strategic insight in today's fiercely competitive market. With his grandfather's approval, Han Ting immediately held a press conference to reveal the hard-built talent pool to the public. This was to provide superior medical resources to the public and to give ambitious, highly professional doctors a future. Watching the special report on TV, Chang He silently marveled at Han Ting's magnanimity. It seemed he had underestimated Han Ting before.

Even though Tongke had tried to expand its market share by discrediting Dongyang's products and engaging in petty actions, Han Ting never retaliated and even openly shared advanced technology data. Chang He admitted he wasn't as magnanimous as Han Ting and advised Ceng Di not to hold a grudge against Han Ting anymore, as Han Ting had never seen them as competitors. Since Dongyang announced its talent pool, it received a lot of praise, and Dongyang Group's stock price soared.

Many professionals expressed their intention to join Dongyang. Ji Xing marveled that the era of Hanhai and their generation was coming soon. Han Ting smiled and responded that it wasn't just Hanhai and Xingchen, but also them. At Su Zhizhou's farewell party, Tu Xiaomeng, Lu Linjia, and Ji Xing raised their glasses together. Su Zhizhou seemed preoccupied, his eyes always drifting to Su Li. He didn't want to leave; if Su Li asked, he would definitely stay.

But Su Li didn't. Over the years, Su Li understood Su Zhizhou's feelings. She too wanted him to have a better future. After this three-year overseas assignment, he would secure the position of R&D director. She couldn't selfishly let Su Zhizhou sacrifice his future. At the airport, Su Zhizhou, carrying his luggage, heard the boarding announcement and regretfully stood up. Suddenly, a familiar voice came from behind. Su Li finally arrived!

Su Zhizhou embraced Su Li without saying a word, but they both understood each other's feelings. Han Ting prepared to marry Ji Xing. He meticulously prepared and went back with Ji Xing to meet her parents. Watching Han Ting change outfit after outfit in front of the mirror, Ji Xing couldn't help but laugh. Finally meeting Ji Xing's parents, her father deliberately made a Sichuan dish.

Hearing that Han Ting didn't like spicy food, they wanted to test their future son-in-law. But Han Ting kept stuffing the dishes into his mouth despite his face turning red from the spiciness. Ji Xing's father reminded Han Ting to think carefully about marriage, questioning how they could ensure a long life together if they couldn't enjoy three meals a day together.

Han Ting apologized for their previous breakup, which Ji Xing had initiated because they were both immature back then. After going through so much, they now understood each other better and could naturally get along better. At Ji Xing's home, they also took a family photo, completing the last item on Ji Xing's wish list. After returning to Germany, Su Zhizhou often video-called Su Li. They were now a couple.

Sometimes, the company sent Su Li abroad for inspections, giving them chances to meet. Overall, they were very satisfied with their lives. Han Ting kneeled on one knee and took out the long-prepared diamond ring. Ji Xing tearfully accepted. It wasn't easy to finally be together, despite external doubts about their family backgrounds. They finally achieved happiness through mutual efforts.

In the following days, Ji Xing and Han Ting went to the civil affairs bureau to get their marriage certificate, took wedding photos, announced their marriage on social media, and did all the things couples love. During their honeymoon, Han Ting took Ji Xing back to Germany, where they took wedding photos at the place they first met. They believed every day in the future would be as happy and harmonious as the beginning.

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