A Beijing socialite stole my boyfriend; she went crazy after I got married.

Old Weber paused for a second, then looked up and laughed.

“Okay,” he said, picking up his whiskey. “Helena and I have been married for forty years. She has made many choices that have surprised me, but so far, she hasn’t made any mistakes.”

Xie Jing lightly flicked the ash from his cigar. "I think you can trust her this time too."

Old Weber remained silent for a moment.

"Mr. Xie, what you are about to say will not appear in any documents, and no third person will know about it."

"certainly."

"You probably thought the antitrust investigation initiated by North America was just routine pressure, and that Tianyu's legal department would drag it out for two years and it would naturally fall apart."

Xie Jing remained silent.

Old Weber looked at him. "But this time, they have something in their hands."

Xie Jing looked eager to hear the details.

"Tianyu's financial structure diagram. The offshore trust, shell company layers, and the list of actual controllers of the three core funds. It is a complete and verifiable version."

Xie Jing remained silent for a moment, without asking whether the information was reliable or where it came from.

Old Weber placed an encrypted USB drive on the coffee table. "This is the source chain of that document. Who handled it, through what channels it was leaked, and—the buyer's current location."

Xie Jing looked at the USB drive but didn't immediately take it. "Your price?"

"Tianyu will take 60% of the Southeast Asian power grid project," Old Weber said in a deep voice. "In addition, our family's copper-cobalt mine transportation line in West Africa needs Tianyu's help to clear the blockade and get it running again."

"that's all?"

"And another thing," old Weber added, "I need a promise. I'll give you a name—his assets in Southeast Asia—will be handled with leniency when Tianyu makes acquisitions."

"The first two are fine," Xie Jing put the USB drive into his pocket. "The third one depends on who's on that list."

Old Weber had clearly anticipated this answer, and nodded, "Of course."

The two of them leaned back against the sofa.

A deal involving the undercurrents of the global supply chain and capable of reshaping several business empires was thus finalized amidst the firelight of the fireplace and the smoke of cigars.

……

The snowfall gradually subsided at 9 p.m.

The two Maybachs started up again, and the elderly Weber couple left the manor, watched by Xie Jing and Jiang Chu.

Only after the taillights disappeared into the snow did Xie Jing turn around and very naturally wrap Jiang Chu in his coat to shield her from the cold wind.

"Are you cold?" He touched her slightly cool fingers.

"I'm not cold." Jiang Chu looked up at him, her eyes sparkling. "How did your talk go?"

"The old fox has conceded." Xie Jing put his arm around her and walked back. "Thanks to you, you gained Helena's approval, and I got something far more valuable than that lithography machine."

"By the way," Jiang Chu squinted at him, "did you have that sculpture in the tea room placed there? I remember it wasn't there the first time I went there."

Xie Jing raised an eyebrow slightly. "It seems to be working very well."

Jiang Chu raised her chin slightly. "Of course, we can't miss this opportunity."

"I knew it," Xie Jing raised an eyebrow, charmed by her lively and smug expression. "My wife has always been amazing."

Jiang Chu was even happier by his praise, but upon closer reflection, she realized that this guy had quietly set up that sculpture as if he had guessed Helena's actions.

As for Xie Jing not informing him beforehand—

That's true.

Given Helena's background and experience, she would definitely be far superior to me in terms of reading people and situations.

If she is prepared, her acting skills will not be hidden, and she will be easily seen through. People will think she is reciting a speech.

Jiang Chu turned her head. "How did you come up with this plan?"

Xie Jing calmly replied, "Helena received that kind of... courtly art education. She is proud of her cultural appreciation and looks down on those pretty faces who only know how to buy bags and swipe their credit cards. She has embarrassed some actresses and models with many fans more than once."

Jiang Chu raised an eyebrow. "Wow."

Upon closer reflection, I realized that besides the conspicuous expressionist bronze sculpture, there seemed to be a few exquisitely bound English hardcover books casually placed under the tea table in the tea room.

Next to the vintage gramophone in the corner, there were also a few vinyl records scattered around.

She didn't know what those contents were, but now it seemed to be a carefully laid trap by her fiancé.

Jiang Chu: "...Besides books and CDs, what else is there?"

Xie Jing raised the corners of his mouth, "There's a pot of Cymbidium orchid on the windowsill, a rare variety that German Expressionist painters loved to depict, which Helena admired."

Of course, that potted plant wasn't just sitting there alone; it was surrounded by other plants that complemented it.

"The books written by that painter are among the references you cited."

Xie Jing paused for a moment, then said, "After Helena entered the room, no matter where her gaze fell or what topic she brought up, it was all within your knowledge base."

Jiang Chu: "It's a real shame you're not a spy."

Xie Jing glanced at her sideways. "Who's the spy?"

Jiang Chu: "…………"

Jiang Chu punched him hard.

Xie Jing clutched his arm. "It hurts so much."

Jiang Chu's eyes were practically rolling to the sky.

Jiang Chu: "You acted terribly! Can you be serious for once? I was just starting to admire you."

Xie Jing smiled and said, "You don't need to worship me. I'm just setting up the stage in your familiar territory because I have no doubt about your abilities."

Jiang Chu was initially a little embarrassed and annoyed, but after hearing the praise, she felt quite pleased.

but--

Her fiancé controls a trillion-dollar business empire, wielding immense power, yet he always displays such touching tenderness and trust when it comes to her.

"Xie Jing..."

Jiang Chu sniffed, her nose feeling a little sore, and looked at the calm and composed man in front of her, who seemed to be in control of everything. Her eyes shone as if they were filled with countless stars.

"In conclusion, have we successfully completed our mission today?"

"Of course," the man said, a slight smile playing on his lips, as he gently stroked her delicate lips with his thumb. "It was a very pleasant collaboration tonight, madam."

Jiang Chu felt as sweet as if she were dipped in honey.

Looking at the man's face, so close to hers, handsome as a god, and the unreserved favoritism in his eyes—

She suddenly stood on tiptoe, wrapped her arms tightly around Xie Jing's broad and tall neck, and leaned in to kiss his thin and sexy lips heavily!

*smack*

The sound was exceptionally loud in the quiet hall.

"This is a reward for you!"

Jiang Chu looked up.

Xie Jing raised an eyebrow slightly. "Just one bite?"

"What else?"

A mischievous glint flashed in Jiang Chu's eyes. As she spoke, her body pressed even closer to him.

Like a clingy kitten, she leaned over and gave him a big kiss on the cheek, then followed the strong lines of his jawline all the way to the other corner of his mouth.

Her warm, soft lips, carrying a hint of the sweet scent of lip balm, lingered on his cheeks and lips, making soft, crisp kissing sounds.

"This is a reward for remembering my reference books!"

"This is a reward for digging a hole for Helena!"

"This is a reward for you... praise me tonight!"

Jiang Chu kissed him joyfully, like a little animal frantically stamping its prey's mark.

She cupped her fiancé's face in her hands one last time, examined him carefully, and exclaimed, "Pfft, I've made you look like a big, messy cat from all these kisses! Hahahaha!"

Xie Jing: "..."

Jiang Chu used an ultra-matte, quick-drying lipstick, so if you only kissed it lightly once or twice, there wouldn't be any marks.

But after she kissed him repeatedly and forcefully for a long time, things changed.

Seeing the red marks on his handsome face, Jiang Chu couldn't help but kiss the man again, and then nimbly slipped inside, taking the initiative to hook his tongue.

Xie Jing was about to speak when she provoked him, and a fierce fire instantly ignited in the depths of his dark eyes.

The large hand that was originally on her waist suddenly tightened, directly holding the back of her head, and deepening the kiss.

Their breaths mingled, and warmth filled the air.

On a cold, snowy night, the two embraced and kissed in the luxurious and quiet hall of the manor.

After a while.

Xie Jing picked her up and looked at Assistant Wang, who was trying to hide not far away.

"I need a complete internal penetration assessment report by 8 a.m. List everyone who has handled offshore architectures, regardless of rank."

He paused.

"I don't care what method I use, find out where the line broke within three days."

"Yes."

Xie Jing then carried Jiang Chu upstairs.