Fu Chen pulled up the corners of his mouth, his smile devoid of any warmth. "Before we are exposed, we must find the real living water. This is exchanging time for space. Doesn't the Ning Group want to go it alone? Doesn't it want to snatch Fu's projects? Send someone to keep a close eye on the Ning Group!"

"I understand." Su Yao nodded, "Then...what about Green Light Technology?"

When mentioning this beloved person, Fu Chen's face darkened again and his fists clenched unconsciously.

"Green Light Technology... I'll find a solution myself." He spoke each word with emphasis. "Jiang Tingchen wants to use this project to completely defeat me, but he won't succeed!"

The light in the conference room shone coldly on the two of them. The previous quarrels and accusations seemed to be temporarily suppressed, replaced by a brief, suffocating calm before the storm.

Back at the Ning Group, Ning Nanxue stood downstairs of the building, looking up. The sunlight was a little dazzling.

How long had it been since she had stood here so relaxed? She had almost forgotten.

Jiang Tingchen, who was beside her, shook her hand and gave her silent support.

"Let's go, Xue'er, our new beginning."

As she stepped through the company's doors, a familiar yet somewhat unfamiliar feeling washed over her. The front desk clerk was startled at first, then revealed a look of surprise: "Boss Ning! You're back!"

"Yeah, I'm back." Ning Nanxue responded without stopping.

Secretary Chen was indeed waiting at the office door. There were faint dark circles under his eyes, and he looked a lot thinner, but he was in good spirits.

Seeing Ning Nanxue and Jiang Tingchen, he walked towards them.

"Boss Ning, Boss Jiang."

Ning Nanxue looked at him and said, "Secretary Chen, you've worked hard. Fu Chen didn't give you any trouble, did he?"

Secretary Chen gave a wry smile. "It's okay, Mr. Fu... He's too busy to take care of himself right now. Mr. Ning, let me tell you, this period has been... hard to describe. But it's all over!" He paused, his tone firm. "After I return from a week's vacation, I'll throw myself into work. Our Ning Group has a bright future!"

Jiang Tingchen said, "Secretary Chen, you've been very tired recently. I've personally transferred a bonus to your card. Take a good rest and adjust."

Secretary Chen's eyes lit up, with some genuine gratitude: "Thank you, President Jiang! This... this is really... People like Fu Chen will not truly sympathize with their subordinates. He only thinks about himself. President Ning, you don't know that they have never experienced your kindness at all, so they made that choice." As he spoke, he seemed to remember something and shook his head.

Ning Nanxue comforted him, "Let the past be the past. Rest well first. Your health is your capital. The Ning family will need your care in the future."

"Of course! Don't worry, President Ning!" Secretary Chen nodded heavily, "Then I won't disturb you and President Jiang for now." After saying that, he said goodbye and left, his steps much lighter.

Looking at Secretary Chen's back, Ning Nanxue turned to Jiang Tingchen and said, "Tingchen, this time it's all thanks to you, and also thanks to people like Secretary Chen who are still here."

Jiang Tingchen put his arm around her shoulders and walked into the spacious CEO's office together. Sunlight streamed in through the huge French windows, making everything seem bright.

"Xue'er, this is what you deserve. Ning's is your lifelong labor." Jiang Tingchen's voice was gentle. "As for Fu Chen, I will quickly complete the finalization of the cooperation between Huayun and Fu's, and then gradually transfer all resources and funds to Ning's Group."

Ning Nanxue walked behind her desk, her fingers lightly brushing across it, a mixture of emotions welling up in her heart. "Tingchen, honestly, sometimes I feel like I'm in a trance. Is this really happening? I can actually come back here and... completely separate from him."

Jiang Tingchen hugged her from behind, his chin resting lightly on the top of her head: "Of course it's true. Xue'er, you did it. You are stronger than you think."

"We did it." Ning Nanxue turned around and hugged him back. "Without you, I don't know if I could have held on. Fu Chen's methods... sometimes they really make me breathless."

"Fu Chen has always been conceited and overly concerned with profit. He lost this time because he underestimated you and overestimated his own connections and means," Jiang Tingchen analyzed. "Huayun's withdrawal of investment is only the first step. Next, the pressure from the bank and the board's opposition will keep him in a state of panic for a while."

Ning Nanxue: "He asked Su Yao to contact the bank and also wanted to release a smokescreen that Fu's has overseas strategic investments. How long do you think he can last?"

Jiang Tingchen chuckled: "A smoke bomb is just a smoke bomb after all, it will disappear as soon as it is blown. As for Su Yao...how much she can help Fu Chen depends on the attitude of the Su family. The Su family is not stupid. Will they sacrifice their reputation and interests for a crumbling Fu family? I think Su Yao is more concerned about how to get off Fu Chen's broken boat, rather than sinking with it."

"Green Light Technology is his last hope." Jiang Tingchen nodded. "I'll have people keep a close eye on it. It won't be easy for him to turn the tables on it. After Huayun's withdrawal, Green Light Technology's technical support and funding chain were cut off, and they will definitely be transferred to the Ning Group. Even if Fu Chen had three heads and six arms, it would be difficult to find a replacement in a short period of time. Moreover, in the current situation, who would dare to take over easily?"

Ning Nanxue: "I'm afraid he'll get desperate and resort to some shabby tactics."

"Xu Zhiru..." Ning Nanxue sighed, "I don't know how she is doing now. Does Fu Chen really still have a sense of responsibility towards her?"

"Maybe, but she's more of a burden and a nuisance." Jiang Tingchen said calmly, "Fu Chen's biggest concern right now is how to preserve the Fu family and his own position. Xu Zhiru's weight in his eyes will only become less and less."

Ning Nanxue walked to the window, overlooking the bustling traffic below. "Tingchen, do you think Fu Chen will really seek cooperation with Martin? If there is really overseas capital injected into Fu's..."

"Xue'er, don't worry." Jiang Tingchen walked over to her and stood shoulder to shoulder with her. "The problems of the Fu Group cannot be solved simply by relying on funds. The collapse of credibility, the loss of market share, and the lack of morale are all fatal injuries. Even if Martin is really willing to invest, can Fu Chen accept the conditions he proposed?"

"Besides, distant water cannot quench immediate thirst. We have plenty of time to further consolidate the Ning family's position before he finds the so-called 'living water'."

He turned to look at Ning Nanxue: "Next, the Ning Group will have a series of major moves. I've already discussed this with Grandpa, and the Jiang Group will also publicly give the Ning Group its utmost support. We want the market to see that the Ning Group is not only back, but also stronger than before."

Ning Nanxue felt warm in her heart: "Thank you, Tingchen. Thank Grandpa Jiang for me too."