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Two days have passed.

The plans for Cloud Top Town have been finalized for now, and Jiang Ye happens to have some free time these days.

Around noon, Jiang Ye would put on an apron and busy himself in the kitchen.

He would personally go to the market to select the freshest old hens, ribs, or pigeons, add various stomach-nourishing herbs, and simmer them over low heat for a full three hours.

After stewing, skim off the top layer of oil, leaving only the clearest broth, and pack it into an elegant three-layer insulated lunchbox.

It will be exactly noon.

A low-key yet luxurious black Bentley Flying Spur will stop precisely at the entrance of the Blue Ocean Group headquarters building.

Jiang Ye, dressed in a casual suit and carrying a thermal lunchbox, strode into the lobby on the first floor of the building.

This has become a striking sight at Blue Ocean Group every noon without fail.

"Wow! President Jiang has brought lunch to President Xia again!"

"He's so handsome! Those long legs, that aura—he's practically walking hormones!"

"He personally cooks soup and brings it to me every day. What an amazing man! Why can't I find someone like him!"

"What do you know? This is called a love between equals! A wealthy man paired with an icy female CEO—I'm already shipping this perfect couple!"

Every time the employees in the building saw this handsome man with a powerful aura clocking in on time with his lunchbox, they would gossip about him behind his back, their eyes sparkling with hearts.

Jiang Ye ignored these discussions and went straight to the top floor in the president's private elevator.

Jiang Ye knocked twice symbolically, then pushed open the door to the president's office and went inside.

In the office, Xia Yu sat upright, wearing blue light blocking glasses, and solemnly lectured several department directors.

"Rewrite this marketing plan! It's too conservative! We approved the budget, so come up with something truly eye-catching!"

Xia Yu's voice was cold and authoritative, which frightened the directors into nodding repeatedly and not daring to breathe.

Hearing the door open, Xia Yu looked up and saw Jiang Ye carrying a thermal lunchbox.

A hint of tenderness flashed in her eyes, but on the surface she still maintained a serious CEO demeanor.

"Alright, you can go out now. Make the changes as I said and submit them before you leave work this afternoon." Xia Yu waved her hand.

The directors felt as if they had been granted a pardon and quickly left with their folders, not forgetting to give Jiang Ye a grateful look before they left.

The office door clicked shut.

As the door closed, Xia Yu's cold and rigid CEO persona shattered instantly.

She took off her glasses, jumped up from the large boss's chair, and jogged to the sofa area in her high heels.

"What delicious food did you bring today? I'm starving!"

Xia Yu snatched the insulated box from Jiang Ye's hand without hesitation and opened it impatiently.

The icy, authoritative demeanor she displayed in front of her employees vanished completely, and she transformed into a gluttonous and charming little girl.

"Slow down, it's hot."

Jiang Ye smiled and shook his head, then sat down on the large leather sofa.

As soon as the insulated box was opened, the rich aroma of fish maw and old hen soup instantly filled the spacious office. The bottom two layers contained shrimp and scrambled eggs and stir-fried asparagus.

Xia Yu picked up her chopsticks, took a piece of shrimp, stuffed it into her mouth, and squinted her eyes in satisfaction.

"Mmm! Delicious! Jiang Ye, your cooking skills are absolutely amazing. From now on, you might as well give up being a business tycoon and become my personal chef."

Xia Yu ate his food heartily, his mouth greasy, while still making mumbled jokes.

Jiang Ye leaned back on the sofa, his hands casually resting on the armrests.

His deep eyes were full of doting affection as he quietly watched the woman sitting at the coffee table, enjoying her meal.

Watching the slight upturn of her lips as she ate something delicious, and seeing her completely relaxed and unguarded demeanor.

Jiang Ye felt incredibly at ease and secure.

Perhaps this is the essence of everyday life?

. . . .

"Stop talking nonsense and drink more soup. Your stomach isn't good, and you stay up all night looking at those stupid reports." Jiang Ye took a tissue and handed it to him.

Xia Yu took the tissue and wiped her mouth haphazardly before picking up the soup bowl and taking a big gulp.

After eating and drinking to their hearts' content, Xia Yu habitually brought up the topic of work again.

"By the way, regarding the Cloud Top Town project, I plan to raise the bar for attracting businesses for the second phase. I've rejected those domestic chain restaurant brands; only Michelin-starred or Black Pearl restaurants are allowed to set up shop there."

Xia Yu leaned back on the sofa and began discussing business with Jiang Ye in a serious manner.

"Although the initial rental returns are a bit slower, this is the only way to maintain the town's upscale image. What do you say, Mr. Jiang?"

Jiang Ye watched her seamlessly switch from being a simple rice cooker to a powerful businesswoman in the next second, and his smile deepened.

This feels so good.

Do not be dependent on others, and do not blindly follow others.

The two sides were evenly matched, there was discussion and compromise, and the atmosphere was full of everyday human warmth.

Isn't this the life he's always dreamed of?

Jiang Ye did not answer her question.

He suddenly stood up and walked up to Xia Yu.

His tall figure blocked the sunlight streaming in through the floor-to-ceiling windows, casting Xia Yu in his shadow.

Xia Yu was taken aback for a moment, then looked up at him: "What's wrong? Is there something wrong with what I said?"

Jiang Ye's lips curled into a wicked, aggressive smile.

He suddenly reached out and put his hands under Xia Yu's armpits, lifting her up from the sofa in a domineering princess carry.

"Ah! What are you doing!"

Xia Yu was startled and instinctively reached out to wrap her arms around Jiang Ye's neck, kicking her legs in mid-air.

"I've finished my meal and I've drunk my soup."

Jiang Ye carried her and strode towards the hidden wooden door to the rest area inside the office.

He looked down at the panicked female CEO in his arms, his eyes burning with intense desire.

"Now, it's my turn to eat you."

"Jiang Ye! You filthy scoundrel! This is the company!"

Xia Yu blushed instantly, and her pink fists rained down on Jiang Ye's firm chest as she scolded him in a low voice.

"What's wrong with the company? This door is perfectly soundproof."

Jiang Ye didn't care at all. He kicked open the door to the rest area and carried her inside.

"Besides, you just ate the lunch I made with love, shouldn't you pay me something?"

"Bang!"

The door to the rest area was slammed shut.

Before long, a series of suppressed moans and blush-inducing noises came from the room.

. . .

Meanwhile, on the other side...

An old neighborhood in the old town of Hanju.

Shen Qinghan slumped onto the sofa like a lump of mud.

Who would have thought that just a few months ago, this woman was the high-ranking female president of the Shen Group, living in a villa on the hillside, driving a Porsche, and being aloof and powerful.

Now, the Shen Group has been completely bankrupt and liquidated, leaving nothing behind.

To escape the relentless pursuit of loan sharks, her parents had long since fled to some remote, impoverished area, hiding and not daring to even make a phone call back.

She herself became a complete and utter failure.

Because of that massive bleeding, she had her uterus removed, and she lost the ability to be a mother forever.

The immense physical trauma combined with the devastating psychological blow caused Shen Qinghan to wither away rapidly. Her once delicate face became much thinner.

Intense remorse, like a venomous snake, gnawed at her internal organs constantly.

If only she hadn't looked down on Jiang Ye back then.

If only she hadn't been deceived by that beast Gu Ziming back then.

If she hadn't thrown that divorce agreement, which stipulated she would leave with nothing, in Jiang Ye's face.

She is still the pampered socialite, cherished by a multi-billionaire! All the wealth and luxury in this city belongs to her, Shen Qinghan!