The lights in the student council office were already on at seven in the morning.
Yu Jiuyuan sat behind a long table piled with documents, her fingertips swiping rapidly across a tablet computer, which displayed the closing financial report for the Student Council's April Festival.
With her other hand, she held her phone, listening to the report from the Yu family's butler on the other end of the line.
"Miss, the environmental impact assessment report for the overseas mining area has been released, but it's stuck on the issue of local labor rights."
The housekeeper's voice carried a hint of anxiety, "The other government is taking a hard line, saying that if the employment plan is not modified, the approval process may be suspended."
"knew."
Yu Jiuyuan calmly responded while circling a suspicious expense on the report.
"Have the legal department contact the largest local union and offer them a 3% cut of profits on the condition that they cooperate with our employment plan. I need to see new communication records by 5 p.m.
"yes."
After hanging up the phone, she casually tossed the tablet to Rong Shenghan next to her: "Check this 'promotional material expense' carefully. The signature of the person submitting the expense report is different from the previous one. Have the finance department review it again."
Rong Shenghan took the tablet, his gaze falling on the faint dark circles under her eyes, his brows furrowing slightly: "Didn't you sleep well last night?"
"Hmm, I spent half the night looking at the mining area blueprints." Yu Jiuyuan pinched her brow, picked up the black coffee on the table, took a sip, and the bitter liquid slid down her throat, clearing her muddled mind a bit.
Lately, she's been spinning like a top, dealing with student council matters during the day, from arguing about club funds to taking stock of leftover supplies from festivals.
In the evenings, he would study the Yu family's business documents, from overseas mergers and acquisitions to the power balance within the family. Occasionally, he would also take time to show "just the right amount of" concern for Lin Yanran.
For example, at this moment, Lin Yanran walked in carrying a stack of club summary reports, and paused when she saw the mountain of documents in front of Yu Jiuyuan.
When he got up in the middle of the night last night, he saw that the light in her study was on until late at night.
"Put it here." Yu Jiuyuan didn't even look up, her pen flying across the document.
Lin Yanran placed the report on the corner of the table, hesitated for a moment, and then said, "Student council matters... can be delegated to others."
Yu Jiuyuan finally looked up at him, a hint of amusement in her eyes: "What? Does Officer Lin want to share the burden with me?"
He choked for a moment, his ears turning red: "That's not what I meant..."
“I know.” She smiled and put down her pen. “But there are some things I have to keep an eye on myself to feel at ease.”
Just like the Yu family's business, just like this strategic game, any mistake in any link could lead to total defeat.
Looking at the weariness and unwavering determination in her eyes, Lin Yanran suddenly felt the words "Don't push yourself too hard" stuck in her throat, unable to be uttered.
He turned to leave, but stopped at the door: "There's a joint meeting of student organizations this afternoon. You... remember to be on time."
"knew."
After he left, Rong Shenghan suddenly spoke up: "You're becoming more and more patient with him."
“Soon.” Yu Jiuyuan picked up another document. “Once he completely submits, we won’t need to bother with these things.”
Rong Shenghan didn't say anything more, but silently helped her tidy up the scattered reports, his movements as natural as if he had done it a thousand times.
During lunch break, Yu Jiuyuan hid in the rooftop lounge and locked the door.
Sunlight streamed through the blinds, casting dappled shadows on the floor.
She leaned back on the sofa and called out in her mind, "System."
【Host.】
"Let me confirm one more time: after completing all the guides, besides you unbinding, will there be any other side effects?"
She tapped her knee with her fingertips. "For example... taking back the mission rewards, or having the player restore the character to 'factory settings'?"
No. Mission rewards (including wish opportunities) are permanent benefits for the host, and the target's emotional state will remain in its final state.
“Permanent benefits,” Yu Jiuyuan repeated in a low voice, a cold smile curving her lips.
That's good; the time and effort she put in should finally be rewarded in a tangible way.
Xie Zhecheng's business empire, the biological problems that Yuan Xu might solve in the future, Rong Shenghan's hidden network of influence, Ji Luoqin's remaining influence in the Ji family, and the Lin family behind Lin Yanran—these are all assets she has gained by exchanging "feelings," and they cannot be compromised.
"I think I've figured out how to use those four wishes."
She said slowly, "The first thing is to resolve the approval issues for overseas mining areas and ensure that construction can start smoothly within a year." This is the most important plan for the Yu family over the next five years, and there can be no mishaps.
【feasible.】
"Secondly, make Ji Nianqin completely give up her petty schemes against the Yu family."
She recalled the way Ji Nianqin had looked at her recently, with a determined and obsessive gaze. "He's too much of an eyesore."
【feasible.】
“The third one,” Yu Jiuyuan paused, “I need a report on the precise investment trends in the global new energy sector for the next ten years.”
The Yu family cannot just stick to traditional industries; they must seize the next opportunity.
【feasible.】
"The fourth one, let's leave it for now." She always leaves room for maneuver in her actions, "just in case something unexpected happens."
The host may use the wish opportunity at any time.
Yu Jiuyuan closed her eyes with satisfaction.
These four wishes acted like reassurances, giving her more confidence in this complex game of chess.
She never believed in fate, only in her own calculations, but if there was a shortcut, she wouldn't mind taking it faster.
There was a gentle knock on the door of the lounge, and Rong Shenghan's voice came through: "Jiuyuan, it's time to go to the meeting."
"You're here." She stood up and straightened her clothes. Her reflection in the mirror showed her still exquisite face, but the coldness in her eyes was even more deeply hidden.
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