The vicious female supporting role is posted in the opposite direction by the cub

My former colleagues are still doing their jobs in a routine manner.

Even with the strongest enthusiasm, various factors, including funding, often leave one feeling powerless—new equipment is a luxury, promotion and marketing are stretched thin, and many good ideas remain only as proposals, easily dismissed by the phrase "funding and other factors." A sense of stagnation permeates the office, a feeling of striving yet struggling to break through bottlenecks, like wading through a swamp.

Today, however, this still pool of water has been infused with a powerful, living spring!

Like a spring breeze bringing gentle rain that slowly sprinkles down on the cracked earth.

All of my colleagues, including myself, survived!

He walked into the office and respectfully handed the heavy renewal document to Yan Yueqing with both hands: "President Yan, I brought back the renewal document."

Yan Yueqing took it, opened the sealed document, carefully read through the contents several times, and after confirming that everything was correct, nodded and officially handed it to Jun Jiu.

For some reason, Lei Ran felt that the document was bulging and seemed thicker than the materials he had applied for before.

Furthermore, he even felt that President Yan seemed to have breathed a sigh of relief.
It was as if she had been waiting for this renewal document to be successfully obtained?

It shouldn’t be...

With just a few phone calls and a transfer, she brought Haixing back to life. Why would she value a renewal document so much?

Lei Ran realized he was overthinking things!
President Yan looks calm and collected, but he must have experienced many great storms!

Starfish, it's just a small karaomis~
That night.

The presidential suite at the Haidu City luxury hotel.

Outside the floor-to-ceiling windows lies the dark harbor, with fishing lights flickering in the thick night.

Wrapped in a soft bathrobe, Yan Yueqing held a cup of hot tea and stood by the window, gazing intently at the land about to undergo tremendous changes.

The door lock clicked softly, and Jun Li's tall figure walked in, bringing with him the slightly cool air from outside.

"Did the Du family take Tang Tang away?" Yan Yueqing asked without turning her head.

"Hmm." He took off his coat, walked naturally behind her, wrapped his arms around her waist, and gently brushed his chin against the top of her head. "You must be exhausted. In one day, you managed to pull a half-sunken ship back to the surface."

Yan Yueqing leaned against him, absorbing the familiar warmth. "Thankfully, things are progressing as planned. Lei Ran and Accountant Zhang are full of energy now, and the expert team has arrived. I can finally breathe a sigh of relief."

Jun Li chuckled softly, his breath brushing against her ear: "Your 'prediction'... is rather astonishing. From receiving Lei Ran's call to completely overwhelming her with funds, connections, and technology, it all took less than twenty-four hours. Yue Qing, this speed is not as simple as just 'being optimistic'."

His voice was filled with complete trust and support.

Yan Yueqing turned around to face him, her expression becoming serious. "Ali, when I came back from the flow of time, I took not only fragments of my own memories, but also some... vague images and key information about the future."

Jun Li's eyes narrowed, and his arm around her tightened slightly. "Haidu?"

“Hmm.” Yan Yueqing nodded, her gaze returning to the dark coastline outside the window. “The images are fragmented, but the information is crucial. If nothing unexpected happens, very soon, in the near future, the top leadership of China will officially announce the ‘Haidu New Energy Industry Pilot Zone Plan.’ This area, including the sea area and port region that our Haixing Company relies on, will be the core construction site.”

Jun Li immediately understood the immense value it contained: "The land will appreciate in value, and exponentially so! The renewal rights to Haixing's lease of thousands of acres of sea area will become an invaluable entry ticket!"

“Yes!” Yan Yueqing’s eyes flashed with a sharp light.

“That’s why you have to hurry!” Jun Li said knowingly, his tone filled with admiration. “You must firmly grasp the sea area before the policy is implemented, pull the company back from the brink of bankruptcy, and build a strong fortress. A day’s delay, or even a few hours’ delay, could change everything. Those capital and legal procedures that have smelled blood will not give you a chance to breathe.”

“Yes. Freezing procedures, getting in touch with top management, injecting funds, stabilizing the situation… all actions must be swift as lightning. We must complete all the arrangements before they react, or before the policy is officially announced and triggers a scramble, so that Haixing becomes a ‘healthy, promising company with locked-up assets,’ rather than a piece of unclaimed meat.” Yan Yueqing’s tone was resolute.

Jun Li was silent for a moment, then asked, "What if... what if your memory fragments are inaccurate, or what if the policy is delayed or even changed for some reason?"

He wasn't questioning; rather, he was habitually considering all possibilities.

Yan Yueqing smiled slightly, her smile radiating composure and confidence: "Then let's bet on a second future. Ah Li, look at the current aquaculture industry, especially near-shore aquaculture. In pursuit of yield and speed, hormones, antibiotics, and various chemical agents are being abused to an extreme degree. Genuine, pollution-free, pure natural marine aquaculture products are becoming increasingly rare and precious. This is an inevitable trend—driven by both health anxieties and consumption upgrades."

Junli added some hot water to her cup, gesturing for her to continue.

Yan Yueqing smiled and accepted the document: "I remember, the most authoritative testing center in the capital is located at the foot of the mountain where the Jun family's old residence is situated? Perfect timing. From now on, seafood samples from the starfish farm will be sent there for the most rigorous and detailed component analysis and safety monitoring. I want to establish an internal quality control system that is even more stringent than the national standards, and accumulate the most authoritative 'purity' certification data."

"Even if the new energy boom doesn't materialize anytime soon, I will still build Haixing into a high-end, rare, all-natural marine aquaculture ecological brand. I will use the best seedlings, the most natural farming methods, and the strictest zero-drug-residue standards. I will make 'Haixing Products' a luxury label in the seafood industry. The funds and technology invested now will yield supernormal returns in the high-end consumer market and the health food sector in the future. The 'all-natural' nature of marine aquaculture is the most luxurious ingredient in a future where drug-treated aquaculture is rampant. In the long run, this investment is a sure-fire way to make money."

Jun Li watched her speak eloquently, his eyes filled with pride and love.

He walked over and sat beside her, taking her hand. "So, you're not simply gambling on a policy, but playing a game of chess that spans short-term profits and long-term value. Whichever path you choose, Haixing will be invincible. That's your real trump card." Yan Yueqing gripped his hand in return, her fingertips gently tracing his palm. "Yes. The new energy pilot program is a godsend accelerator. Without it, we would steadily pursue our ecological and high-quality development path. With it, Haixing can gain explosive initial capital and strategic position, providing a solid foundation for our larger plans later—whether it's returning to the Jiang family or your side."

This sea, this land, is the spark my mother gritted her teeth and held onto when she was on the 'cliff.' Now, that spark should burn like wildfire. I cannot let it go out in my hands; I must let it illuminate the path we need.”

Jun Li embraced her, his deep voice filled with laughter and absolute trust: "You always have such a perfect plan. Go ahead and do it. I, the Jun family, and the Jiang family will always be your strongest support."

He lowered his head and kissed her forehead. "As for Grandma Ji, I will have the Jun family's medical team get involved to ensure she receives the best treatment and monitoring. This is also an important part of your 'ecological base' plan, isn't it?"

Yan Yueqing was a little surprised; she hadn't expected him to have guessed that.

That makes sense. If the head of the Jun family can't even think ten steps ahead before taking one step, wouldn't all his years of hard work have been in vain?

She nodded, her thoughts suddenly drifting away, as if lost in thought.

Seeing that she had fallen silent, Jun Li patiently waited for her to come back to her senses before slowly speaking: "Yue Qing, now that Hai Du has made this move, are you... planning to go back to the Jiang family?"

His arms tightened a little.

Yan Yueqing did not answer immediately, but instead leaned more comfortably into his firm embrace, her gaze still fixed on the deep sea outside the window.

After a long pause, she softly hummed in agreement. The sound was very soft, yet it carried immense weight, echoing in the silent room.

“It’s time to go back.” She spoke slowly, her tone calm and even, as if stating a predetermined ending. “Before, I always felt that it was a shackle, a trouble. Whether it’s Aunt Jiang Ke or anyone else, let them fight it out. I just want to live my own life well, to stay with you and the children. I want to avoid those overwhelming powers and tangled interests like the plague.”

Jun Li rested his chin on the top of her head, listening quietly. He could feel the innocence she once possessed and the coldness that followed in her words.

Yan Yueqing paused, looking down at the gently swirling tea in her cup, the surface reflecting the dappled light from the ceiling chandelier. "Inspecting these companies, traveling all over China..." A faint, almost self-deprecating smile curved her lips, "I've witnessed the coldness of human nature and tasted the bitterness of power struggles. The battle in Haidu has etched the phrase 'possessing a treasure is a crime' into my very bones."

She raised her eyes, her gaze piercing through the glass, as if she could see into the eye of a more distant and dangerous storm—the Jiang family.

“I have the blood of the Jiang family flowing in my veins, which is the greatest ‘jade’ in itself. I used to be naive and thought that as long as I made it clear that I would not compete or want it, I could stay out of it and gain peace. I even… once poured my heart out to my aunt and told her that I had no interest in the position of head of the Jiang family and only wanted to stay away from trouble.”

Her voice suddenly turned icy, as if it had been chilled to the bone: "And what was the result? Just because I am the rightful heir, as long as I live, I am the greatest threat and obstacle to her, to some others! She spared no expense, even crossing the barriers of time, to eliminate me! Isn't the ending of my past life the best proof?"

The warning from the system before it left was still ringing in his ears when Jiang Ke's hand reached out in this life.

Jun Li's arms tightened instantly, the force around her carrying a silent mix of anger and protectiveness.

Yan Yueqing took a deep breath, and when she spoke again, her coldness had transformed into a rock-solid resolve: "In this life, I will never run away again. Running away won't bring peace; it will only embolden those who covet it. Power is something you either have to give up completely, or you must hold onto it firmly in your own hands! This time, the position of head of the Jiang family... I, Yan Yueqing, am determined to have it!"

She turned around, her bright eyes meeting Jun Li's deep gaze, burning with unwavering determination and fearlessness: "The storm that's coming can't be avoided. So let it come! This time, I will stand at the eye of the storm and take control of the situation myself."

Jun Li gazed at her, seeing in her eyes the strength and responsibility that came after her rebirth. He offered no words of dissuasion, simply resting his forehead against hers, and replied in a low, powerful voice, "Alright. I'll go back with you."

“No,” Yan Yueqing gently shook her head, raised her hand to stroke his angular face, her voice both comforting and unquestionable, “Ali, you have to stay.”

Jun Li frowned slightly: "Yue Qing?"

“China is my most important foundation and support,” Yan Yueqing explained, her eyes sharp and clear. “Haidu has just started its layout. Once the new energy pilot project is announced, the subsequent competition, construction, and infiltration of various forces will only just begin. Xingyue, Zhongxing, Xiaoluling Film and Television Base… these industries all need someone absolutely trustworthy and capable of keeping things in check. You are the pillar of stability.”

She paused, then said earnestly, "Moreover, the Jiang family's main branch is overseas, and their internal relationships are incredibly complex; a single move could have far-reaching consequences. If you come with me, you'll draw too much attention, which would hinder my actions. More importantly—"

She leaned closer to his ear, her voice lowered, carrying a deep sense of foresight: "I need a secure escape route and a powerful ally who can exert 'external' pressure on the Jiang family at crucial moments. The Jun family is that card. Your control over the Jun family's power and the lifeline of all my businesses in China is the greatest deterrent to certain individuals within the Jiang family! It will force them to consider the consequences before reaching out to me. Only when I have truly established myself within the Jiang family and eliminated internal threats will we truly 'reunite'."

She stepped back slightly, looked at him again, her eyes earnest and full of trust: "Help me pave the way in China and stabilize the rear. The giant ship of the Jiang family is about to set sail and return, and where it will ultimately sail depends on your strength to protect it at crucial moments. This is more important than you coming with me to face those open and hidden attacks now."

Jun Li fell silent. He understood her plan, and he knew even more clearly that she saw him as her strongest support, not just a simple companion. This trust and entrustment weighed a ton. The worry in his eyes hadn't completely disappeared, but his protective instincts had transformed into a deeper sense of support.

He raised his hand, his long, slender fingers running through her soft hair before finally resting on the nape of her neck, with an undeniable firmness, yet also an air of tenderness. "Alright," he replied, his voice deep and resolute, like a rock settling down, "Leave China to me. You only need to remember one thing—"

He leaned down, his forehead touching hers once more, their hot breaths mingling, each word clear as a vow:

"Whether the Jiang family is a dragon's den or a tiger's lair, as long as you need me, Jun Li will be there. Even if the sky falls, I'll hold it up for you."

Yan Yueqing smiled, her eyes sparkling with a light that seemed to reflect both peace and fearlessness. She kissed his lips, a brief but powerful kiss. Outside the window, the lights of Haidu remained lit, while a storm brewed silently in the distance.

Their battlefields, from this moment on, were separated, yet united in a more intimate way. (End of Chapter)