She tilted her head slightly, her eyes seductive.
"Did Azhao change your mind? My brother..."
"Not entirely." Fu Chen interrupted her, took out another earring from the counter, and gently placed it on her ear. "We have been together for so many years, and you have suffered from depression because of me. I owe you too much. Starting over is the only thing I can do to make up for it."
Xu Zhiru couldn't help but hold Fu Chen's hand tightly, her nails almost digging into his skin.
"Really? No one can stop us this time? Including Nanxue?"
Fu Chen's eyes moved slightly and his lips were pursed into a line.
"Including Nanxue. She already has a new life. It's enough for us to be well."
After that, he picked up another necklace inlaid with amethyst and said softly: "This color suits you very well. We want it."
After leaving the jewelry store, Fu Chen took Xu Zhiru to a high-end custom dress shop. Professional designers surrounded them enthusiastically and showed them the latest season's dress designs.
Xu Zhiru stood in front of the fitting mirror, wearing a champagne-colored fishtail dress. The exquisite lace pattern on the hem sparkled under the light.
"This is so beautiful, Chen."
Fu Chen sat on the sofa beside her, sipping the coffee brought by his assistant with an expressionless face. He only looked up when he heard her voice.
"Yeah, it suits you very well." He replied lightly, put the coffee cup back on the coffee table, stood up and walked towards Xu Zhiru, "Pick another dark suit, we still need to attend the board of directors' dinner."
Xu Zhiru turned around and naturally wrapped her arms around Fu Chen's neck, and the scent of perfume hit her face.
"Ah Chen, I'm really afraid this is a dream..."
Fu Chen froze for half a second, then gently hugged her slender waist.
"It's not a dream. This time, we will start over again."
At the same time, the Huayun private jet was already flying steadily at an altitude of 10,000 meters. Ning Nanxue leaned on Jiang Tingchen's shoulder and sighed softly.
"Are you sure it's okay to let Secretary Chen keep an eye on the Fu family alone?"
Jiang Tingchen tucked the blanket for her, and his fingers accidentally stroked her arm. The warm touch made Ning Nanxue feel warm in her heart.
"Don't worry, I've arranged enough manpower. Secretary Chen is experienced, so there won't be any problems."
Ning Nanxue flipped open the folder, which contained detailed information about Green Light Technology. She frowned, her fingertips unconsciously tapping the edge of the document.
"I'm worried that Louis's requirements for new energy are too high, and we are not prepared enough..."
Jiang Tingchen gently took the document from her hand and replaced it with a tablet.
"Look at this! I asked someone to compile the latest technical information and market analysis, and all the professional terms are explained."
Ning Nanxue took the tablet and was surprised by the detailed information on the screen.
"When did you prepare these?"
"While you were in a meeting overnight." Jiang Tingchen gently combed her hair from her forehead. "Xue'er, I won't let you face any challenges alone."
Ning Nanxue lowered her head and browsed the information, with a slight smile on her lips.
"It's great to have you around, Tingchen."
Jiang Tingchen held her hand and interlocked their fingers.
The plane passed through the clouds, and sunlight shone through the window onto the two people's intertwined fingers, and their shadows cast a slender outline on the blanket.
"Xue'er, no matter how far, I will walk with you."
Ning Nanxue looked at the blue sky outside the window, and a sense of inexplicable worry surged in her heart.
"Fu Chen has been too quiet recently. I always feel like he's planning something..."
Jiang Tingchen patted the back of her hand soothingly.
"Whatever his plans are, we will be one step ahead. Don't worry, this trip to France will be a new turning point for us."
Jiang Tingchen held her hand, and the warmth transmitted from his palm relaxed Ning Nanxue's tense nerves a little.
"I've prepared detailed information. Let's review it tonight." He opened his tablet, and the screen was filled with Louis's background information. "What matters most is your sincerity and determination. Louis places great value on personal charisma."
Ning Nanxue looked at Jiang Tingchen's focused profile, and a warm feeling rose in her heart.
For the first time in many years, someone stood by her side so wholeheartedly and considered her carefully.
"You're always like this, planning things for me that I haven't even thought of."
"Because I want to see you win, Xue'er." Jiang Tingchen's tone was soft but firm. "Fu Chen's self-righteousness and the Xu family's conspiracy will all be trampled under your feet."
As night fell, Ning Nanxue leaned on the sofa in the hotel suite and rubbed her sore shoulders.
She has been studying for four hours straight and is almost familiar with the terminology and technical indicators of the new energy industry.
Jiang Tingchen walked out of the bathroom and handed her a cup of hot tea. "Take a break. You've worked very hard."
"I can't fail, Tingchen." She took the teacup, the aroma of tea lingering in her nose. "If this cooperation is successful, Fu Group will truly be mine."
Jiang Tingchen gently massaged her shoulders. "You look too nervous. Relax a little. What Louis admires most is sincerity and courage, and you have both."
The next morning, the French lakeside was shrouded in morning mist. Ning Nanxue chose a neatly tailored light gray business suit and paired it with simple pearl earrings, which made her look both professional and feminine.
"Are you ready?" Jiang Tingchen gently adjusted the collar of her suit.
"More prepared than ever," she replied, her voice full of confidence.
Louis was already waiting at the table with the best seat by the window.
"Ms. Ning, Mr. Jiang, welcome to Paris." Louis stood up to greet them. He was wearing a custom-made suit, his hair was gray but he looked energetic, and he wore a pair of antique emerald cufflinks on his hands.
Ning Nanxue presented a carefully selected gift with both hands—a set of blue and white porcelain tea sets, beautifully packaged without being ostentatious. "Mr. Louis, I brought this from China. I hope you like it."
Louis opened the package, touched the delicate porcelain, and exclaimed, "Such exquisite craftsmanship. Thank you for your thoughtfulness."
The waiter brought champagne and appetizers, and Louis sipped his tea, his gaze scrutinizing yet gentle. "Ms. Ning, frankly, I admire your courage. But the barriers to entry in the new energy industry are extremely high, and your company has no prior experience in this field. Why are you suddenly interested in this field?"
Ning Nanxue put down her wine glass and looked at Louis.
"Precisely because we're new, we need partners like you. We bring capital, markets, and ambitions for the future, not presumptuous technological intervention." She paused and continued, "Greenlight Technology needs the Asian market, and our Fu Group needs transformation and upgrading. This is a win-win cooperation."
Louis raised his eyebrows slightly, put down his teacup, and smiled. "Interesting suggestion, please continue."
Ning Nanxue took out a plan from her briefcase and explained her ideas concisely and forcefully. Jiang Tingchen added professional data and market analysis in a timely manner.
Louis nodded from time to time and occasionally asked sharp questions, but Ning Nanxue handled them with ease, neither avoiding difficulties nor exaggerating the prospects.
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