Chapter 1
"Congratulations, host, on successfully binding to the 'Romance of a Wealthy Family: Young Master Qi's Runaway Sweetheart' plot correction system!"
When Shi Ye opened his eyes, his first reaction was that his head hurt, and his second reaction was that the electronic voice in his head was incredibly noisy.
She looked around and found herself lying on a pink princess bed that looked expensive but had questionable taste. The room was decorated like a nouveau riche's fantasy—with sparkling crystal decorations and lace everywhere, and a huge art photograph on the wall, in which a girl had the same face as her body at that moment.
"What's going on?" Shi Ye sat up and rubbed his temples.
"Hello, host. I am System 007. You have transmigrated into the novel 'The Storm of a Rich and Powerful Family: Young Master Qi's Runaway Sweetheart' and become the villainous female supporting character Shi Ye. Your mission is to correct plot holes, ensure the smooth development of the main storyline, and ultimately achieve a happy ending."
Shi Ye was silent for three seconds, then lay back down on the bed: "I must be dreaming."
"This is not a dream." The system's electronic voice was completely calm. "The original owner, Shi Ye, was Qi Jin's fiancée in the book, but because she repeatedly plotted to frame the female lead, Lin Xiaoyu, she was eventually retaliated against by Qi Jin, her family went bankrupt, she ended up on the streets, and her ending was tragic."
Shi Ye sat up again, and this time she pinched herself—it really hurt.
So what is my task now?
"To avoid the original owner's fate, while ensuring the smooth development of the relationship between Qi Jin and Lin Xiaoyu. Specific tasks will be released according to the progress of the plot."
Shi Ye took a deep breath, trying to sort out her thoughts. She remembered that she was still working on her design drafts last night, so how did she end up transmigrating into a book after waking up? And what's more, it's an old-fashioned CEO romance novel that she abandoned after only reading the synopsis.
"What plot point are we at now?" she asked.
"Today is the week before the formal engagement banquet between the Qi family and the Shi family. The original owner was preparing to visit the Qi family to get close to Qi Jin under the pretext of 'cultivating feelings'."
Shi Ye got out of bed and walked to the mirror. The girl in the mirror had a pretty but slightly ostentatious face. Her makeup was exquisite but too heavy. She was covered in designer brands and exuded an aura of "I am expensive but have no taste".
“The first step,” Shi Ye muttered to himself, “is to change this outfit.”
Two hours later, when Dang Ye walked out of the room wearing a simple white shirt and black trousers, without any makeup, the wealthy lady downstairs who was arranging flowers accidentally cut off an expensive imported rose.
"Ye-ye? Why are you dressed like this?" Shi's mother looked her up and down, as if she were looking at a stranger.
"Isn't this uncomfortable?" Shi Ye turned around. "I feel fine."
Mother Shi opened her mouth, but finally sighed: "It's up to you, as long as you can perform well in front of Qi Jin today. You know how important this marriage with the Qi family is to us."
Shi Ye nodded, but in his heart he was calculating how to stay away from the villain Qi Jin, who was said to be cold-blooded and ruthless, without disrupting the plot.
The Qi family mansion was even more extravagant than she had imagined—not an ordinary mansion, but a castle that looked like it had been moved from Europe, nestled on a hillside on the edge of the city. Standing before the gilded gate, Shi Ye suddenly felt that her white shirt and black trousers looked particularly shabby in this setting.
"Miss Shi, please come in." The butler led her in with a blank expression.
In the lobby, a woman in a black suit was making a phone call with her back to her, her voice cold: "If this kind of basic mistake happens again, the entire department can be replaced."
The woman turned around, and Shi Ye's breath hitched.
The novel describes Qi Jin as having "a face as handsome as a god, and eyes as cold as frost," but it doesn't tell her that Qi Jin is a woman!
Qi Jin hung up the phone, his gaze falling on Shi Ye. He looked Shi Ye up and down, raising an eyebrow slightly: "Shi Ye?"
Her voice was low, with a unique magnetism. Her black suit was well-tailored, outlining her slender and upright figure. Her long hair was tied into a low ponytail at the back of her head, with a few strands falling in front of her forehead. Her eyebrows and eyes were delicate, but they exuded a sense of aloofness that made her unapproachable.
"System!" Shi Ye screamed in his mind, "Qi Jin is a woman?"
"Detecting... Warning! Character data anomaly detected! Qi Jin's gender data does not match the original work! Investigating the cause..."
"You crashed at this time?" Shi Ye was almost in despair.
Qi Jin took a few steps closer, and Shi Ye then noticed that she was almost a head taller than him, and he had to look up slightly to meet her gaze.
"I heard you prepared for today's meeting for three hours." Qi Jin's voice was devoid of emotion. "It seems the rumors were wrong."
Shi Ye tried to calm himself down: "Miss Qi, hello."
A hint of surprise flashed in Qi Jin's eyes, but he quickly regained his composure: "Sit down."
The two sat down in the living room, and a servant brought tea and snacks. Shi Ye noticed that Qi Jin's posture while drinking tea was extremely elegant, but every movement seemed to be precisely calculated, without the slightest excess.
"What other details do you have for the engagement banquet?" Qi Jin asked bluntly.
Shi Ye carefully chose his words: "I think...we might need to get to know each other better? After all, marriage is a big deal."
Qi Jin put down his teacup, his gaze sharp: "Is this the Shi family's new strategy? A strategic retreat?"
"No, I just feel that it's a bit..." Shi Ye searched for the right word, "to say something more, that two strangers suddenly getting engaged is a bit..."
Qi Jin was silent for a moment, then suddenly chuckled, but there was little warmth in his laughter: "Shi Ye, you are more interesting than I imagined. But you should know that the essence of this marriage is a business partnership. Emotion is the most unnecessary part."
"What if I say I don't want to cooperate anymore?" Shi Ye asked tentatively.
Qi Jin's eyes suddenly turned cold: "The Shi family is probably left with no other choice in their current situation."
Shi Ye recalled the background information provided by the system—the Shi family business was facing a serious crisis and urgently needed financial injection from the Qi family. In the original story, the original owner clung to Qi Jin because of family pressure, ultimately leading to his self-destructive path.
"System, what do we do now? Qi Jin is a woman, the plot is completely messed up!"
"Recalculating the plotline... Calculation failed. The system encountered an unknown error, and some functions are restricted. It is recommended that the host maintain the basic character settings and avoid deviating too much from the original work."
"What's the basic character setup? A vicious female supporting character? Am I supposed to keep harassing a woman?"
"Warning: The host's ideology exhibits discriminatory tendencies. This system supports diverse development."
Shi Ye almost choked on his own saliva.
Qi Jin frowned slightly as he looked at Shi Ye, whose expression was constantly changing: "Are you alright?"
"It's nothing." Shi Ye quickly composed himself. "I was just thinking, since this is a business collaboration, could we... renegotiate the terms of the collaboration?"
Qi Jin seemed intrigued by the suggestion: "For example?"
“For example, we can get engaged and then live our own lives without interfering with each other. You need a fiancée to deal with your family, and I need the Qi family’s funds to help the Shi family. When the time is right, we can peacefully dissolve the engagement.” The more Shi Ye talked, the more feasible the plan seemed.
Qi Jin didn't respond immediately, but stood up and walked to the window. Sunlight streamed through the glass, casting a golden glow on her features.
“You’re very smart, Shi Ye.” She turned around. “But how can you be sure I’ll agree to this plan?”
“Because it’s also in your best interest.” Shi Ye also stood up. “You and I both know that this marriage is just a formality. Rather than being tied together and torturing each other, it’s better to keep our distance and be free.”
Qi Jin walked back to Shi Ye, the two of them so close that Shi Ye could see her long eyelashes clearly.
"What if I told you that I don't object to this engagement?" Qi Jin's voice was low, carrying a dangerous undertone.
Shi Ye's heart skipped a beat, but she forced herself to remain calm: "Then I would be very sorry, because I find it very offensive."
The two stared at each other for a full ten seconds before Qi Jin suddenly smiled—this time it was a genuine smile, his eyes crinkling slightly, and his entire aura softened considerably.
“Okay, you win.” She took a step back. “I agree with your plan. However, in public, we still need to play the role of an engaged couple.”
"Deal." Shi Ye breathed a sigh of relief.
“However,” Qi Jin changed the subject, “if we’re going to act, we have to act convincingly. Starting today, we’ll meet at least twice a week to cultivate our ‘relationship.’ Also, there’s a charity gala in three days, and you’ll need to attend as my date.”
Shi Ye suddenly felt like he had fallen into a pit.
After leaving the Qi family, Shi Ye sat in his car and began to seriously analyze the current situation.
"System, are you still there?"
"System 007 is at your service. Some functions have been restored."
"Explain why Qi Jin is a woman?"
"Database data shows that Qi Jin is indeed male in the original novel 'The Rise and Fall of a Wealthy Family: Young Master Qi's Runaway Sweetheart.' The current world data shows an anomaly, the cause of which is unknown. It may be due to dimensional disturbances during the time travel process, or it may be due to hidden settings in the original novel itself."
"Hidden setting? What hidden setting would turn the male lead into the female lead?"
"Unable to answer. We suggest the host focus on the task: fix plot holes and ensure the main storyline progresses smoothly."
“The main plot has fallen apart, what’s the point of developing anything?” Shi Ye sighed, rubbing his forehead. “What about the female lead, Lin Xiaoyu? She was supposed to have a love-hate relationship with Qi Jin, but now…”
"The data for the key character Lin Xiaoyu is normal, and her gender is female. The original romantic storyline may be adjusted."
Shi Ye suddenly had an absurd idea: "System, you don't mean to say that this will turn into a yuri story, do you?"
"Literary categories are not considered by the system. The system only focuses on the integrity of the plot logic and the rationality of the characters' fates."
Shi Ye sighed. It seemed that he wouldn't be able to get any useful information from the system.
Three days later, at the charity gala.
Shi Ye wore an understated dark blue dress, a stark contrast to the glamorous socialites. Qi Jin, on the other hand, wore a white suit, immediately drawing everyone's attention upon his arrival.
"Hold my arm," Qi Jin said softly.
Shi Ye did as she was told, her arm slipping through Qi Jin's crook. She could feel the muscle definition in Qi Jin's arm, and the overt and covert scrutinizing glances from those around them.
"Relax and smile," Qi Jin whispered in her ear, his warm breath brushing against her skin.
Shi Ye unconsciously tensed up.
"Mr. Qi, this must be your fiancée? They are a perfect match." A balding middle-aged man approached with a wine glass.
Qi Jin smiled and nodded: "President Li, you flatter me. This is a formality."
"Miss Shi is so lucky to marry such a talented young man as President Qi." President Li's gaze lingered on Shi Ye, making her very uncomfortable.
Qi Jin seemed to have noticed, and slightly stepped aside to block Shi Ye's view: "President Li, I heard that your company has recently encountered some trouble with its project in the south of the city?"
Shi Ye breathed a sigh of relief as the topic was successfully shifted. She noticed that Qi Jin was adept at dealing with people, neither overly enthusiastic nor impolite, and completely controlled the pace of the conversation.
"It's boring, isn't it?" a female voice said from the side.
Shi Ye turned her head and saw a sweet-looking girl in a pink dress smiling at her.
"Who are you?"
"Lin Xiaoyu." The girl extended her hand. "Qi Jin's... junior, I guess."
Shi Ye's pupils trembled—the female lead has appeared!
The Lin Xiaoyu before him was almost identical to the description in the original novel: pure and lovely, with innocent eyes, like a little white rabbit. But Shi Ye keenly noticed that there was no admiration in her eyes when she looked at Qi Jin; instead, there was a kind of...amusing look?
"Hello, I am Shi Ye."
“I know.” Lin Xiaoyu blinked. “The whole city knows that Qi Jin has a fiancée. But to be honest, I didn’t expect you to be this type.”
"So what type should I be?"
Lin Xiaoyu tilted her head and thought for a moment: "According to the standards of Qi Jin's suitors, he probably needs to be more... flamboyant? More clingy? You seem too independent."
Shi Ye became interested in the female lead: "Are you very familiar with Qi Jin?"
"I guess so. She was my senior in college and helped me a few times." Lin Xiaoyu took a sip of juice. "She may seem cold on the outside, but she's actually quite caring. It's just that she's sometimes too serious and makes life too tiring for her."
At this moment, Qi Jin ended his conversation with President Li and walked towards them.
"What are you talking about?" She naturally stood next to Shi Ye.
"We're talking about embarrassing things that happened to you in college," Lin Xiaoyu said with a grin.
Qi Jin raised an eyebrow: "What embarrassing thing happened to me?"
"For example, in that debate competition, you didn't sleep for three days in a row in order to win, and you almost fainted on the podium in the end."
Qi Jin coughed lightly: "That's dedication."
Shi Ye couldn't help but laugh. She noticed that Qi Jin was much more relaxed around Lin Xiaoyu, unlike his tense demeanor in business settings.
"By the way, senior, are you coming to the class reunion next week?" Lin Xiaoyu asked.
"It depends."
“Bring Miss Shi along, let everyone meet your fiancée.” Lin Xiaoyu winked at Shi Ye. “We’re all so curious, what kind of person could win over Qi Jin, this iceberg?”
Qi Jin looked at Shi Ye: "Do you want to go?"
Shi Ye initially wanted to refuse, but then thought that this might be a good opportunity to get to know Qi Jin: "Okay."
Halfway through the banquet, Shi Ye went to the restroom. When he came out, he encountered an uninvited guest in the corridor—Qin Hao, the eldest son of the Qin family and the second male lead in the original novel.
"Shi Ye? It really is you." Qin Hao blocked her way, his eyes filled with complex emotions. "I heard you and Qi Jin are engaged, but I can't believe it."
According to the original novel, Qin Hao was Shi Ye's secret admirer, always silently protecting her. He even wanted to help her after the Shi family went bankrupt, but was rejected by the original owner of the body.
"Qin Hao, long time no see." Shi Ye nodded politely, preparing to walk around him.
"Are you really going to marry him?" Qin Hao lowered his voice. "Do you know what people are saying about Qi Jin? He's ruthless and will stop at nothing to achieve his goals. He's only marrying you for the Shi family's land!"
Shi Ye stopped in her tracks: "First of all, Qi Jin is a female pronoun. Secondly, who I marry is my choice."
Qin Hao was stunned: "What woman? Isn't Qi Jin a man?"
Shi Ye's heart tightened—it seemed that not everyone knew Qi Jin's true gender? Or rather, in this world, most people still perceived Qi Jin as male?
"Get out of the way, Qin Hao." Qi Jin's voice came from behind.
Shi Ye turned around and saw Qi Jin standing a few steps away, his eyes as cold as ice.
Qin Hao's expression changed, but he ultimately stepped aside to make way for him.
Qi Jin walked over to Shi Ye and took her wrist: "We should go and say hello to Chairman Wang."
Qi Jin only let go of Qin Hao's hand once they were out of his sight.
"I'm sorry, I should have come sooner." Her voice was a little stiff.
"It's okay." Shi Ye rubbed his wrist. "But Qin Hao seems to think you're a man?"
Qi Jin's eyes flickered: "Some people don't need to know too much."
This statement was quite meaningful, but Shi Ye did not pursue the matter further.
After the banquet, Qi Jin drove Shi Ye home. The car was quiet, with only the faint sound of the air conditioner running.
"Thank you for today," Qi Jin suddenly said.
"Thank me for what?"
"They cooperated with my acting, and... they didn't expose me in front of Qin Hao."
Shi Ye turned to look at Qi Jin's profile. In the flowing light and shadow outside the car window, her outline looked somewhat unreal.
"Can I ask you a question?" Shi Ye said.
"ask."
"Why choose me? With the Qi family's status, you have many more options."
Qi Jin was silent for a moment: "Because you're not afraid of me."
"What?"
“Most people either fawn over me or fear and distance themselves from me when they meet me,” Qi Jin said calmly. “But you are different. You dared to negotiate with me the first time we met, dared to look me straight in the eye, and dared to say ‘no.’”
Shi Ye did not expect to receive such an answer.
“Moreover,” Qi Jin added, “you need the Qi family’s help, but unlike others, you don’t wear that need on your sleeve. You maintain your dignity, which is rare.”
The car stopped in front of the Shi family villa, but neither of them got out immediately.
"Regarding the rumors Qin Hao mentioned," Qi Jin looked at Shi Ye, "some of them are true. I am indeed not a good person in the traditional sense. For the sake of the Qi family, I have done many ruthless things."
Are you warning me?
“I’m giving you a choice,” Qi Jin said earnestly. “It’s not too late to back out now. Once the engagement party is held, you’ll truly be tied to me.”
Shi Ye pondered for a moment: "If I go back on my word, what will happen to the Shi family?"
"Bankruptcy, never to recover."
"Then I have no choice." Shi Ye opened the car door. "Goodnight, Qi Jin."
"good evening."
As Shi Ye stepped into his home, the system's voice suddenly sounded in his mind: "A key plot point change has been detected. The original 'Qin Hao warns Shi Ye to stay away from Qi Jin' event has occurred, but the outcome has deviated from expectations. The plot is being reassessed..."
"What were the evaluation results?" Shi asked.
"Insufficient data, unable to predict. However, it was detected that the character Qi Jin's favorability towards the host has increased by 5 points, with a current total favorability of 25/100."
Shi Ye was stunned: "There's a favorability system? Why didn't you say so sooner?"
"This function was temporarily disabled due to a system error and has now been restored. Note: Too low a level of favorability may lead to a breakdown in cooperation, while too high a level may affect the development of the plot. Please balance it carefully."
After taking a shower, Shi Ye lay in bed, reflecting on everything that had happened that day. Qi Jin was clearly far more complex than described in the original novel, and the plot of this world seemed to be developing in an unknown direction.
My phone vibrated. It was a message from Qi Jin: "Class reunion next week, Saturday at 3 pm. I'll pick you up."
Shi Ye replied, "Okay."
Another message popped up: "You said you were against this engagement today, were you really telling the truth?"
Shi Ye stared at the screen, her fingers hovering over the keyboard. Finally, she typed: "Back then it was. Now... I'm not sure."
Qi Jin replied quickly: "Honesty is a good quality. Good night."
Shi Ye put down her phone and stared at the ceiling. She had originally just wanted to complete the mission and avoid a tragic ending, but things were becoming increasingly complicated.
"System, what exactly is the ultimate mission? To ensure Qi Jin and Lin Xiaoyu are together? But Qi Jin is a woman now, so can this still be considered part of the original storyline?"
"The system's primary task is to correct plot holes and ensure the story's logic is consistent. A major data anomaly has occurred in the current world, and the original main storyline may no longer be applicable. A new main storyline is being generated; please wait patiently."
"So what should I do during this time?"
"Survive, observe, gather information, and maintain appropriate interaction with key figures to prevent further decline in world stability."
Shi Ye rolled over, suddenly realizing a question: "System, how did I come to this world? What happened to my original body?"
"Querying... Insufficient permissions to access this information."
"What do you mean by insufficient permissions? Aren't you my system?"
"System 007 is only a plot correction subsystem; advanced permissions are controlled by the main system. It is recommended that the host focus on the current task and avoid investigating irrelevant information."
Shi Ye felt that this system was becoming increasingly suspicious. But for now, she had no other choice but to take it one step at a time.
On Saturday afternoon, Qi Jin appeared at the Shi family's door on time. She wasn't wearing a suit today, but a simple black shirt and jeans, making her look a few years younger than usual.
"It would look strange to dress formally for a class reunion," she explained.
Shi Ye nodded. She also chose a casual dress, without makeup, only applying some lipstick.
The gathering was held in a private room at a private restaurant. When Shi Ye and Qi Jin entered, there were already seven or eight people sitting inside, and the atmosphere was lively.
"The busy Qi Jin has finally arrived!" A bespectacled boy stood up. "This must be the legendary fiancée, right? Hello, I'm Chen Yu, Qi Jin's college roommate."
The others introduced themselves one by one, and Shi Ye noticed that there was no fear or fawning in their eyes when they looked at Qi Jin, only genuine friendliness. This gave her a new understanding of Qi Jin.
"Senior, sit here!" Lin Xiaoyu waved, leaving two empty seats next to her.
During the meal, everyone chatted about interesting things from their university days, and Shi Ye listened with great interest. She learned that Qi Jin had been the student council president, the captain of the debate team, and consistently ranked first in GPA, making him a typical "model student."
"But you don't know how childish she is in private," a girl named Su Ting revealed. "Once, when we were studying all night, she actually fell asleep in the library and was even drooling!"
Everyone laughed, and Qi Jin, unusually embarrassed, said, "Su Ting, that's enough."
"That's not enough, that's not enough either. There was that time when you skipped your advanced mathematics class to build a shelter for stray cats, and the professor caught you red-handed."
Shi Ye looked at Qi Jin in surprise, but the latter turned his face away, his ear tips turning slightly red.
"Really? You've done something like that?"
"That was... an accident," Qi Jin said softly.
Lin Xiaoyu leaned close to Shi Ye's ear and said, "See? Senior sister actually has a rather cute and unexpected side."
Halfway through the party, Shi Ye went to the restroom. When he returned, he overheard two girls chatting in the hallway.
"I never expected Qi Jin to actually get engaged. I thought she would stay single forever."
"I heard it's a business marriage, but they seem to get along quite naturally."
"To be honest, I had a crush on Qi Jin back in college. She was so outstanding and considerate, but she was too cold, and I didn't dare to get close to her."
"Who isn't? But it's good now, at least she has someone with her, which is better than being alone."
Shi Ye waited until they left before returning to the private room. She looked at Qi Jin, who was listening to Chen Yu speak, and suddenly realized that this seemingly cold and ruthless head of the Qi family might just be using indifference to protect his soft side.
After the party, Qi Jin drove Shi Ye home. On the way, Shi Ye spoke up, "You seemed to have a great time today."
"You can tell?"
"Yes, it's much more relaxing than in business settings."
Qi Jin nodded gently: "They are among the few people I can let my guard down with."
Why are you telling me this?
“Because you are too.” Qi Jin said it naturally, as if stating a fact.
Shi Ye's heart skipped a beat.
The car stopped in front of the Shi family's house again, but this time Qi Jin did not immediately let Shi Ye get out of the car.
"If you really don't want to, I can find a way to postpone the engagement party next week," Qi Jin said.
"And then what? The Shi family can't afford to wait."
“There will always be a way.” Qi Jin tapped his fingers lightly on the steering wheel. “I don’t want you to make a decision you’ll regret because of family pressure.”
Shi Ye fell silent. According to the original plan, she should have used this marriage to save the Shi family and then find an opportunity to escape. But Qi Jin now made her hesitate—this person was not as cold and ruthless as in the original story; instead, he was considering her needs.
"System, how will the story unfold if I postpone my engagement?"
"Predictions: The Shi family's capital chain is broken, with an 87% probability of bankruptcy; the Qi family has a 65% probability of marrying into another family; the host's fate has a 73% probability of returning to the original trajectory."
Shi Ye took a deep breath: "No need to postpone, let's proceed as planned."
Qi Jin looked at her, his eyes filled with complex emotions: "Are you sure?"
"OK." Shi Ye unbuckled his seatbelt. "However, I have two conditions."
"explain."
"First, during the engagement period, we will not interfere with each other's private lives, but we need to respect each other."
"Reasonable."
"Second," Shi Ye looked directly into Qi Jin's eyes, "if one day you really meet someone you like, tell me. We can break off the engagement, and I won't pester you."
Qi Jin was stunned, and after a long while, he said, "Okay."
Shi Ye got out of the car and glanced back as she walked to the door. Qi Jin's car was still parked there, the interior lights dim, making it impossible to see her expression.
Back in the room, the system notification sounded: "Critical decision detected: Host confirms engagement. Storyline relocked. New main storyline generation progress: 40%."
"Can you reveal some details about the new main storyline?" Shi Ye asked.
"Insufficient data. However, an improvement in world stability has been detected, and the self-consistency of character behavior logic has been enhanced. Hint: The interaction between the host and Qi Jin is becoming a new driving force for the plot."
Shi Ye lay on the bed, reflecting on her experiences over the past few days. She had originally thought that she would face all sorts of melodramatic plots after transmigrating into the book, but unexpectedly, she ended up in a fake engagement with a villain of the wrong gender, and this person didn't seem as terrible as described in the book.
My phone lit up; it was a message from Qi Jin: "Thank you for your terms. And goodnight."
Shi Ye replied: "Good night."
She put down her phone, a question suddenly popping into her head: If Qi Jin were a woman, how would the romantic storyline in the original novel develop? Would Lin Xiaoyu still be the female lead? And what role would she, the "villainous supporting character," play?
"System, in the original story, Shi Ye's ending was that he framed Lin Xiaoyu and was retaliated against by Qi Jin. If I get along peacefully with Qi Jin now, can I avoid a tragic ending?"
"Logically, it makes sense. However, the plot has a tendency to self-correct, and there may be unforeseen changes. We advise the host to remain vigilant."
Shi Ye closed her eyes. Regardless, she had made her choice. Now she could only take it one step at a time and see where this crumbling story would lead.
Meanwhile, in the Qi family study, Qi Jin was looking at a document on her computer screen titled "Current Status and Risk Assessment of the Shi Family Enterprises." Her fingers tapped lightly on the table, her eyes deep and thoughtful.
On the table sat a framed photo of her in college with a group of friends, Lin Xiaoyu smiling particularly brightly. In the corner of the photo, there was a blurry figure; upon closer inspection, it was Shi Ye in her youth—though her attire was completely different from now, her eyes were exactly the same.
Qi Jin picked up the photo frame and murmured to himself, "Shi Ye, have you really changed, or..."
She didn't finish speaking; she simply put the picture frame back in its place and turned off the computer screen.
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