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The “Tian Shu” Energy Network (golden light band): Emerging from the light band are energy transmission pipelines covering many overseas regions, deep-sea drilling platforms, and a giant solar energy matrix suspended above the desert.

"Controlling 17% of the world's basic energy supply, especially the deep-sea energy chain in S continent, is the foundation of our existence, and also... the deepest infiltration of the Lowell family, the husband's family of the Fourth Elder Jiang Na!"

Jiang Yu's tone was grave. "The half of the seal that Jiang Ke took away has 30% of its permissions bound to this chain. If she uses the seal as a key to pry open the 'Tianluo' system and reverse analyze the energy nodes... the consequences would be unimaginable."

"Xuanji" Biotechnology (turquoise light band): Countless gene spirals, nanomedical pods, and ecological farm models float and sink within it.

"Cutting-edge pharmaceutical patents, gene optimization technology, and a global network of top-tier laboratories. This is the deepest industrial chain that the Jiang family has developed since going abroad, and it's also a tempting target for those royal oligarchs. They've been infiltrating through marriage alliances, such as the Third Elder Jiang Catherine marrying into the royal family, constantly trying to dilute our control. The hardest thing to take back to China is this!"

A look of pain flashed in Jiang Yu's eyes. "Once the core technologies are out of our control of the 'Sky Net' protective network, they will be divided up in an instant."

"Yuheng" Financial Underground River (Dark Gold Light Band): The huge logo of ES Bank floats in the light band, surrounded by countless hidden financial flows, surging endlessly like an underground river.

“ES Bank is just the tip of the iceberg. The real core is the global shadow settlement system built on ‘Tianluo,’ which handles… the illicit flow of wealth.” Jiang Yu looked at her daughter, her gaze sharp as a knife. “This chain is the lifeblood of the Elders’ ‘Westernization faction’ (led by Second Elder Jiang Wenying)! Returning to China would be tantamount to severing their umbilical cord with Western elites, and the resistance would be beyond imagination!”

Yan Yueqing stared at the three golden light bands that dominated the Jiang family's industrial chain, feeling the terrifying energy and thrilling power struggle contained within them.

She reached out her hand and pointed her fingertips at the incomplete jade seal phantom without hesitation.

"Om-!"

The low hum of the central space gradually subsided, but Yan Yueqing still felt the cold touch of the jade seal phantom on her fingertips, as well as the immense pressure represented by the three light bands.

Choosing the jade seal meant she had no way out and had to face the heavy weight of this power and the enormous waves that came with it.

Jiang Yu looked at the lingering sharpness and gradually deepening contemplation in her daughter's eyes, knowing that she was digesting the core secrets of this vast empire.

She spoke slowly, her voice carrying a hint of barely perceptible weariness, but even more so a firm determination to guide the way.

"Yue Qing, the core of controlling the Jade Seal is controlling the 'Heavenly Net,' and controlling the 'Heavenly Net' is ultimately about controlling the course of the Jiang family's behemoth—returning to China. But the iceberg on the course is far more than just the three light bands you just saw."

Yan Yueqing raised her eyes, her gaze sharp: "Mother, are you referring to... the weakening of our foundation in China?"

“Loosening?” Jiang Yu’s lips curled into a bitter yet insightful smile. “More than just loosening. It’s practically a…forgotten frozen ground.”

She lightly tapped her finger in the air, and beside the originally majestic three bands of gold, green, and dark gold light, a cluster of relatively weak, scattered, and grayish-colored light spots quietly appeared. These light spots, like dim stars, were scattered across the map of China, forming a dazzling contrast with the three brilliant light bands.

"These are the investments your mother painstakingly made in China before I left, based on my personal abilities and my deep affection for my homeland." Jiang Yu's voice was filled with reminiscence and regret.

"It involves energy infrastructure, biotechnology incubation, basic manufacturing, and even some livelihood projects. My initial intention was to pave the way for my family's return and to do my part for my hometown. When I left, I left behind enough funds and a seemingly feasible plan, and entrusted a professional team or a capable local partner to manage it. Every year, huge amounts of maintenance and development funds are injected, and there has never been a shortage."

Yan Yueqing stared at the cluster of dim lights, her mind instantly flashing back to what she had seen and heard during her secret inspections of these industries over the past few years.

Her voice was cold as she continued her mother's words: "Yes, I inspected it. The result... is disheartening. Mother, do you know? That large photovoltaic materials base you invested in in the Northwest was originally technologically advanced and had first-class equipment. But in recent years, in order to make the short-term reports look better, the management team cut the core R&D budget by 70% and instead used it to speculate on local land, building a bunch of flashy but impractical supporting commercial complexes. The technology is already two generations behind the mainstream. In the factory area, expensive imported equipment is gathering dust and sitting idle."

“And then there’s that biomedical incubator in the south,” Yan Yueqing’s eyes flashed with a cold glint, “holding cutting-edge patent licenses and start-up capital, yet the park managers are obsessed with cultivating relationships… Truly promising startups don’t get support, while some shell companies thrive by packaging themselves up and fraudulently obtaining subsidies. Core patents? The conversion rate is pitifully low, and they’re even privately licensed to those with connections, yielding meager returns.” Jiang Yu listened quietly; her daughter’s precise description confirmed her deepest concerns. She interjected, her tone carrying a world-weary wisdom: “This isn’t an isolated case. Yueqing, what you see is the phenomenon; we need to dig deeper into its roots. Why are the industries under my Jiang family’s name developing so drastically in the two regions?”

Yan Yueqing's thinking was clear, and she directly pointed out the key issues: "I believe that firstly, the volatility of the external policy environment and the short-sightedness of the managers have created a vicious cycle; secondly, the long-term 'absence' of the headquarters, that is, Mother, has led to ineffective supervision, demoralization, and a loss of direction."

"Go on," Jiang Yu said, her eyes showing appreciation as she encouraged her daughter to delve deeper.

Yan Yueqing pointed to those dim spots of light, "China's development is changing rapidly, with many adjustments happening frequently and profoundly. For example, the reduction of new energy subsidies, the significant increase in environmental standards, and the shift in the focus of support for science and technology innovation enterprises. This is the general trend, and there is nothing wrong with it in itself; it is even progress. But the problem lies in the fact that our local managers, especially those who are not part of the Jiang family's core and are only responsible for short-term profits, have too short-sighted a vision!"

She emphasized, "Faced with policy changes, excellent operators will keenly adjust their direction, proactively transform and upgrade, and turn challenges into opportunities. For example, photovoltaic bases could have taken advantage of the wave of technological iteration to leverage their existing foundation to shift towards more efficient new technology research and development or differentiated products."

But what about our managers? They chose the laziest and most dangerous path—either clinging to old technologies and living off past achievements, or completely deviating from their core business to speculate on trending topics, or even maintaining a facade of prosperity by falsifying accounts and defrauding subsidies.

Because they know that as long as the books look "good," the annual payments will still come from the overseas headquarters, which are far away and unable to exert direct control. What they pursue is the "security" of their financial statements during their tenure and the "maximization" of their personal interests, not the long-term foundation and core value of the industry!

Jiang Yu nodded deeply, adding a deeper point: "Not only that, Yueqing. Market adjustments are often accompanied by differences in the standards of local implementation and the influence of 'personal relationships.' When relationships become the primary resource, core competencies such as technology, management, and market presence are naturally neglected."

This is another manifestation of shortsightedness. Our Jiang family's reputation and continuous financial resources have ironically fueled this unhealthy trend, making them feel emboldened.

Yan Yueqing agreed: "That's right. Then, there's the issue of 'absence' that you mentioned, Mother."

She looked at Jiang Yu with a complicated expression. "This is not your fault; it's a matter of necessity. But the objective fact is that, as the key figure and ultimate person responsible for these investments, you have been unable to be present on-site for a long time. Relying solely on regular reports, third-party audits, and occasional inspections is simply not enough to penetrate the layers of embellishment and uncover the true management chaos and strategic missteps."

"The headquarters was forced to focus on the life and death of the three pillar industries overseas, and on the struggle with Western forces and internal family traitors. For investments in distant China, it could only ensure that the money was in place, but was powerless to provide in-depth strategic guidance, timely personnel adjustments, and effective risk control."

"The Tianluo System was supposed to be a powerful tool for oversight, but its core permissions were not unified before, and the focus was not on business in China, which led to information delays and distorted feedback. Managers knew that headquarters 'couldn't see' or 'couldn't take care of' it, which naturally fostered laziness and greed. When morale was low, the team became difficult to manage, and even the best industrial foundation would be eroded."

The mother and daughter's analysis went straight to the heart of the matter, creating a tense atmosphere that also ignited a flame for breaking the deadlock.

"Therefore, the first step in the return is not just a strategic shift, but also to awaken this frozen land and clean up these lesions." Yan Yueqing's eyes gleamed with determination. "Mother, we cannot wait until the whole return is complete before we take action. By then, the accumulated problems will be too deep to be solved and will become a huge burden and obstacle. We must start now and use the strength we are gradually gathering to carry out 'scraping the bone to remove the poison' and 'meticulous cultivation'."

Jiang Yu's spirits lifted: "You already have an idea?"

“Yes.” Yan Yueqing pointed to the cluster of dim lights. “We can no longer allocate funds indiscriminately. The ‘Tianluo’ system, which we directly control, combined with my previous inspection results and more in-depth data mining, will create a precise profile of each Chinese project, assessing its true value, the root causes of its decline, and the state of its management.”

For those that are completely rotten, beyond saving, or even become liabilities and sources of risk, we must decisively divest, liquidate, and cut them off! We must be resolute in cutting off our own arm to avoid further exploitation and triggering greater regulatory risks or reputational crises.

Second, for projects that still have core value but have been delayed or misled, we will "rejuvenate" and "restore" them. For example, the photovoltaic base in Northwest China still has its technological foundation and equipment. We will send a core team that we absolutely trust, who understands both technology and management, to replace the existing incompetent management team.

Simultaneously, leveraging 'Tianluo's' powerful data analysis and resource allocation capabilities, we will re-plan its technological roadmap, aligning it with China's latest industrial policies and market demands. Funding will be strictly linked to phased technological breakthroughs and market expansion achievements, ensuring that every penny is used effectively…

The mother and daughter chatted animatedly, and Jiang Yu's eyes grew brighter with each listen. Only after she finished did Jiang Yu nod happily, "Very good, you've truly grown! Now that you have a plan, go ahead and do it. All the authority I have is at your disposal!" (End of Chapter)