Qiu Mingsong stood in front of the window, looking at the prosperous scene of the city outside, holding the Fu's financial report he had just received in his hand.

"I didn't expect that Fu's condition has deteriorated to this extent." Qiu Mingsong frowned and flipped through the report in his hand.

He put down the documents, picked up the phone, and dialed Ning Nanxue's number. After the call was connected, he got straight to the point: "Mr. Ning, I've read the latest financial report, and Fu's predicament is more serious than I imagined."

"Professor Qiu, you also know." Ning Nanxue's voice was tired, but still firm, "We are trying to find a solution."

"You're welcome. Just call me Mingsong," Qiu Mingsong said gently. "I want to fully support you. With my connections in the industry, I can gather a group of technical experts to provide advice for Fu's new energy project."

Ning Nanxue was silent for a moment, a little surprised: "This is too precious, I don't know how to repay you."

"No need for return." Qiu Mingsong said firmly, "If it weren't for your father's help, I wouldn't be where I am today. Now that the Fu family is in trouble, how can I just stand by and watch?"

Ning Nanxue felt warm in her heart, and the pressure she had been under for the past few days seemed to be relieved a little: "Thank you, Mingsong."

"No need for politeness," Qiu Mingsong said bluntly. "I'll take the team there tomorrow and start working right away. By the way, what's the main bottleneck in your new energy project?"

"The biggest challenge at the moment is energy conversion efficiency. Our data is nearly 15% lower than that of our competitors," Ning Nanxue explained succinctly.

"I understand. I'll bring Professor Li and Dr. Zhang with me. They have unique insights in this area," Qiu Mingsong said as he wrote down his thoughts in his notebook. "Also, I think you should strengthen your research in materials science. This may be a breakthrough."

Three days later, in the conference room of Fu Group's R&D center, Qiu Mingsong led a group of experts in discussing technical solutions.

"According to our simulation data, if new composite materials are used, the energy conversion efficiency can be increased by at least 12%," Qiu Mingsong said, pointing to the chart on the projector.

Mr. Zhao, the head of the R&D department, slammed his desk in excitement. "Professor Qiu, this is amazing! If this succeeds, we will be at least a year and a half ahead of the industry!"

Ning Nanxue sat in the corner of the conference room, listening quietly to these professional discussions, with a glimmer of hope in her eyes.

After the meeting, Qiu Mingsong took the initiative to stay and talk with Ning Nanxue alone.

"Nanxue, I heard that the Jiang family put pressure on you?" Qiu Mingsong asked with concern.

Ning Nanxue was slightly stunned: "How do you know?"

"The business world is like a battlefield, news always spreads quickly." Qiu Mingsong smiled, "Don't worry, with old friends like us here, the Jiang family won't dare to go too far."

"Thank you, but I don't want to implicate anyone." Ning Nanxue whispered, "This is my own battle."

Qiu Mingsong shook his head. "Your ability and determination have impressed us all. You don't have to thank me. You earned the recognition yourself."

Ning Nanxue's eyes were slightly red: "Uncle Mingsong, with your words, I am strong enough."

"Good girl." Qiu Mingsong patted her shoulder gently. "Remember, in this business world, strength is everything. As long as we make a breakthrough in technology, those who flaunt their power will naturally become more restrained."

A month later, the R&D team led by Qiu Mingsong made a major breakthrough.

Inside the R&D center, Ning Nanxue looked at the test data in disbelief: "A 17% increase in efficiency? This far exceeded our expectations!"

Qiu Mingsong nodded with satisfaction: "Yes, and the production cost has only increased by 8%, which greatly enhances the market competitiveness."

"Mingsong, this time it's all thanks to you." Ning Nanxue expressed her sincere gratitude. "Without you, Fu Group wouldn't have been able to break through the technical bottleneck so quickly."

"No need to thank me," Qiu Mingsong said with a smile. "I only did my best. The real hero is you. It's your perseverance in the face of adversity that has led to today's results."

He looked at Ning Nanxue's tired but determined face and said earnestly, "Nanxue, you are stronger than you think. If your family knew about this, they would definitely be proud of you."

The afterglow of the setting sun shines through the curtains, giving the office a golden hue.

"If your family knew about this, they would definitely be proud of you." Qiu Mingsong's words were still echoing in her ears. Ning Nanxue took a deep breath, turned and walked to the window.

The lights in the city gradually lit up, just like her thoughts at the moment, flickering.

The fatigue and confusion of the past month flooded into her heart at this moment, and Jiang Tingchen's true identity was still like a thorn in her heart.

The phone screen lit up, and Jiang Tingchen's message popped up again: "Xue'er, can we meet?"

Ning Nanxue pursed her lips, put down her phone and returned to her desk.

Secretary Chen knocked on the door gently, walked in and put down a stack of documents.

"Mr. Ning, this is today's project report. Also...Mr. Jiang is waiting for you downstairs. He said he wants to see you no matter how late it is."

Ning Nanxue stopped writing and looked up at the night outside the window: "Let him come up."

A moment later, Jiang Tingchen stood in front of her, with rare nervousness and anticipation in his eyes.

"Xue'er, I heard that the project has made a breakthrough. Congratulations." He took a few steps closer with a gentle tone.

Ning Nanxue maintained a calm exterior: "Thanks to the efforts of Professor Qiu and the team."

"I know, but without your perseverance, even the best team wouldn't be able to perform." Jiang Tingchen looked at her with sincere eyes, "How are you doing?"

Ning Nanxue turned her gaze to the window: "As you can see, it's busy but fulfilling."

Jiang Tingchen smiled bitterly: "I miss you so much."

These simple words struck a chord with Ning Nanxue. She turned around and looked directly into Jiang Tingchen's eyes: "Tingchen, I've been wondering for a while now about the real reason why you hid your identity from me. Now I need you to tell me the whole truth, without holding back."

Jiang Tingchen was silent for a moment, then slowly sat down in the chair opposite her. "When I first approached you, it was indeed with the mission of investigating the Fu family. But as I got to know you better, I began to admire your wisdom and tenacity. Hiding my identity was initially my duty, but later it became my selfish motive. I was afraid that once you knew I was a member of the Jiang family, you would doubt my feelings."

"That's not an excuse." Ning Nanxue said calmly, "You had countless opportunities to tell me the truth."

"Yes, I was wrong." Jiang Tingchen admitted frankly, "Every time I want to confess, I'm worried about losing you. This is my cowardice, and I can't defend myself."

Ning Nanxue stood up and walked to the window: "You know what? When Jiang Feng and the others came to humiliate me, what hurt me the most was not those ugly words, but the thought that maybe you really just treated me as a game."

Jiang Tingchen stood up eagerly and walked behind her: "Xue'er, I swear to you, my feelings for you have never been a game. I have already told my grandfather that no matter how he objects, I will not give up on you."

"Even if I have to give up my position as the heir to the Jiang family?" Ning Nanxue asked softly.