The study door was ajar, and Yan Zhou stood in front of the sofa with a solemn expression.

He tried to suppress the anxiety in his heart.

"President Jing, the company's stock price has already dropped by two points, and the cash flow has dried up."

Jingmin sat on the single sofa by the window, casually fiddling with the watch on his wrist.

My gaze fell on the horizon where the sea meets the sky outside the window.

The sunlight shone on his profile, making his handsome features appear even more defined.

He raised his eyes slightly upon hearing this, his expression as calm as if Yan Zhou had merely mentioned the weather in Haicheng that morning.

"Um."

Yan Zhou gritted his teeth.

"The incident you caused in Switzerland exposed the concerns of many of our covert forces."

"Now it's not just Old Master Jin openly targeting Boyifang; all the collateral branches and playboys of the Jin family are coming to join in, drawn by the scent of opportunity."

As he spoke, his tone grew increasingly serious.

"Old Master Jin is trying to force you to go back,"

"As for the others, they wish they could devour you alive and treat Boyifang as a bargaining chip and spoils of war in the Jin family's struggle."

The man on the sofa remained calm, his long, slender fingers lightly tapping the armrest.

It seemed as if they were completely unconcerned about the crisis Yan Zhou mentioned.

He casually raised his eyes.

"Go on."

Yan Zhou took a deep breath and continued,

"Now, not only is the company facing a hostile takeover, but various forces are also taking advantage of the situation. The company's external market is being severely suppressed, and even the senior management is beginning to waver."

At this point, Yan Zhou lowered his voice, his tone uncertain.

"President Jing, Boyifang is now surrounded by enemies. If you don't step in soon... I'm afraid it won't last much longer."

Jingmin slowly and deliberately stroked the watch face on his wrist, speaking casually.

"Then let it fall."

A flicker of disbelief crossed Yan Zhou's eyes, and he couldn't help but take a step forward.

"President Jing, Boyifang is an empire you built single-handedly!"

Are you really willing to watch it be destroyed?

"country?"

Jing Min chuckled and looked up at the azure sea and sky outside the window.

The voice was so faint it seemed to have been carried away by the sea breeze.

"It's just a toy. Since they've already got their eye on it, I'll just give it to them. It's no big deal."

Yan Zhou's breath hitched, and all the words of persuasion stuck in his throat.

He stared at the man in front of him, a face he knew all too well.

But at this moment, it felt somewhat unfamiliar to him.

Jing Min, that cold, decisive, and never-say-die individual,

Are you really planning to give up everything?

I'm content to stay on this island, living a life free from worldly strife!

"President Jing..."

Yan Zhou lowered his voice even further, revealing reluctance and regret.

"If this is truly your choice, I will not try to persuade you otherwise."

"But have you ever considered that Mr. Jin's methods have always been ruthless?"

“What he wanted was never just Boyifang, but to force you to bow down and return to the Jin family.”

"Even if Boyifang falls, Old Master Jin still has other means to force you,"

"Are there other members of the Jin family who won't give up harassing you either?"

Even if you want to stay away from those conflicts and live a secluded life with your wife, they will still covet the power you hold, and those in the Jin family vying for power will always be wary of you.

Jing Min chuckled softly upon hearing this, but the smile didn't reach his eyes.

"Let's see if they have the guts to go to the island!"

He stood up.

He walked slowly to the window, where the sea breeze blew in through the half-open window, lifting the hem of his loose shirt.

Standing with his hands behind his back, his back was long and straight, as if he was born to stand on high and look down on everything.

Seeing Jingmin's firm attitude,

Yan Zhou frowned deeply, and after a long while, he finally spoke.

"But, Mr. Jing, Madam—"

"Don't try to provoke me with her!"

Jing Min turned around, his face darkening, interrupting him and sweeping his gaze sharply over.

"She's fine here, no one can hurt her."

"..."

Outside, Chu Wuyang was about to go upstairs to get a sunshade scarf when she passed the study.

Hearing the arguing coming from inside,

He paused in his steps.

She hesitated for a moment

Just as I was about to walk over,

Suddenly, Yan Zhou's somewhat suppressed voice drifted out from under the door.

"President Jing, are you really planning to give up on Boyifang and all the hard work you've put in over the years?"

"Just to stay on this island and help his wife grow flowers?"

Chu Wuyang was taken aback and suddenly stopped in her tracks.

She held her breath.

There was a moment of silence inside, followed by Jing Min's calm voice.

"yes!"

Chu Wuyang stood there, stunned.

She had always felt that Jingmin's behavior had been somewhat unusual lately.

This man, who was always extremely busy, hadn't been seen working at all since arriving on the island.

I originally thought he went to the island to recuperate in peace.

Now that the injury has healed

She had asked before when she was going back to Haicheng, but he interpreted it as her being bored.

He would also take her off the island to visit nearby islands and countries, but they would return here after only two days.

They had no intention of returning to Haicheng whatsoever.

So he's going to give up the company now?

Will you settle here permanently?

This won't do.

They still had a normal social circle. She still had a job and KOAlA to take care of. She also didn't know how the Chu family was doing now, affected by Zhou Heng's scandal.

She was lost in thought for a moment and accidentally bumped into the door frame, making a soft "thump" sound.

"who?"

In the study, Jing Min's voice suddenly turned cold.

Chu Wuyang's heart skipped a beat. She quickly pushed open the door and walked in, pretending nothing had happened.

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