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It was evening.

The afterglow of the setting sun spilled into the courtyard, bathing everything in a warm golden hue.

Jiang Ye was wearing a simple white T-shirt and loose sweatpants. He was holding an axe and skillfully chopping firewood by the woodpile in the corner of the yard.

"Snap!"

The firewood was split in two, making a crisp sound.

Han Qingru, wearing a floral apron, was busy in the spacious and bright kitchen.

On the kitchen stove, a clay pot was bubbling away, simmering with rich, flavorful chicken soup, its aroma filling the entire courtyard.

The two did not discuss anything about the multi-billion dollar project, nor did they answer any work calls.

They were just like an ordinary rural couple, enjoying the tranquility away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

After dinner.

The two snuggled together on a double lounge chair in the yard.

The golden retriever lay obediently at their feet, snoring softly.

As night falls, countless stars, like shattered diamonds, are embedded in the deep blue night sky.

Jiang Ye held Han Qingru's hand tightly, feeling the warmth of her palm.

He turned his head, looked at Han Qingru's face, which appeared incredibly gentle under the starlight, and said softly:

"Big sister, this is the Cloud Wilderness I've always wanted."

"There is no deceit or treachery, no capital-driven battles."

"With you and a home, that's enough."

Han Qingru leaned on his shoulder, a satisfied smile playing on her lips.

Her face radiated an unprecedented happiness and peace.

Over the next two weeks.

Jiang Ye and Han Qingru lived a secluded life like a fairy couple.

In the early morning, they are awakened by the chirping of birds in the mountains.

After a simple breakfast, Jiang Ye would take his fishing rod and lead Han Qingru to the clear stream at the edge of the village to fish.

Jiang Ye's fishing skills were mediocre; he often went half a day without catching a single fish. But Han Qingru never complained. She would always sit beside him, quietly watching him, and occasionally help him change the bait.

At noon, they would use the firewood Jiang Ye chopped to cook a fragrant meal on the earthen stove in the courtyard.

Jiang Ye could always eat three big bowls of rice with a faint smoky aroma, paired with the farm-style side dishes that Han Qingru cooked herself.

In the afternoon, when the sunlight isn't so glaring.

They would change into sportswear and climb the mountain behind the house.

The mountain path was rugged, and Jiang Ye always walked in front, holding Han Qingru's hand tightly. When they encountered difficult sections, he would simply carry her on his back.

Reaching the mountaintop and looking down at the rolling mountains and distant villages, the feeling of expansiveness is something that no business negotiation can bring.

In the evening, they would swim a few laps in the villa's heated pool to wash away the day's fatigue.

Behind the courtyard, Jiang Ye also specially cultivated a small vegetable garden.

Together they turned the soil, sowed the seeds, and watered them. Watching the lush green seedlings grow day by day, the joy of the harvest was more satisfying than signing a contract worth hundreds of millions.

These are seemingly ordinary daily routines.

But it made Jiang Ye feel incredibly warm and at ease.

He reaffirmed in his heart that this was the life he wanted.

This is the destination he has strived for for so long, the place he finally wants to reach.

……

Peaceful and happy days always fly by.

half a month later.

A piece of news that shocked the entire Chinese internet community shattered this tranquility.

SKY SOUL software has officially surpassed 100 million registered users!

100 million users!

This marks that SKY SOUL has completely broken down the barriers of niche social software and successfully joined the ranks of national-level super apps!

To celebrate this historic moment.

At his headquarters in Xingcheng, Lin Yu booked a top-tier five-star hotel and hosted a grand internal celebration banquet.

As the absolute behind-the-scenes boss of SKY SOUL, Jiang Ye naturally couldn't be absent.

He took Han Qingru and flew discreetly to Xingcheng.

The celebration banquet was brightly lit and bustling with activity.

Numerous media reporters crowded at the hotel entrance, eager to interview Lin Yu, the young founder who had created a miracle.

However, Jiang Ye and Han Qingru did not walk the red carpet, nor did they accept any media interviews.

Wearing masks and escorted by security personnel, they took a private elevator from the underground parking garage directly to a secluded private room on the second floor of the banquet hall.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the private rooms are one-way, allowing a clear view of the entire banquet hall downstairs from inside, while the outside cannot see inside.

Jiang Ye and Han Qingru sat quietly on the sofa in the private room.

Looking down at the young programmers downstairs, holding wine glasses and shedding tears of joy because their dreams had come true.

Looking at those brothers who used to eat instant noodles and stay up all night coding in the basement, now they are all dressed in suits and full of vigor.

A relieved smile appeared on Jiang Ye's lips.

The banquet reached its climax.

Lin Yu, dressed in a sharp suit, walked to the center of the stage.

He looked at the brothers who had accompanied him all the way in the audience, his eyes reddening.

Lin Yu delivered a passionate speech, recounting the arduous journey of SKY SOUL from the brink of bankruptcy to its current status as a top-tier national app.

At the end of the speech.

Lin Yu took a deep breath, then suddenly turned around to face the direction of the secluded private room on the second floor.

He didn't speak, but instead bowed deeply.

He bowed for a full ten seconds.

"Thanks to that mysterious big shot who saved SKY from dire straits and gave it a brand new soul!"

Lin Yu's voice, transmitted through the microphone, resounded throughout the entire banquet hall.

"Without him, there would be no Sky Soul today!"

Thunderous applause erupted from the audience.

In a private room on the second floor.

Jiang Ye raised the glass of golden champagne in his hand and, through the one-way glass, gave a slight nod to Lin Yu on the stage.

Then, he turned his head and looked at Han Qingru beside him.

Han Qingru was also looking at him, her beautiful peach blossom eyes filled with pride and love.

The two looked at each other and smiled.

it is more than words.

. .

Half a month has passed.

The business world is like a battlefield—this is not just an empty slogan. In this arena of fame and fortune, filled with the stench of money and entanglements of interests, there is never absolute peace.

Just as the "Cloud Wilderness Realm" offline experience center was becoming a nationwide sensation, and the SKY SOUL software was at its peak, reaping huge traffic and wealth.

The internet behemoth "Tencent Group," located in Shenzhen, in the far south, finally couldn't sit still any longer.

As China's largest internet technology giant, Tencent's reach extends to almost every corner of the Chinese people's online lives. They possess the largest user base and the keenest sense of capital.

The terrifying user stickiness of SKY SOUL and the unparalleled monetization potential shown by "Cloud Wasteland Universe" have made the top executives of Tencent Group extremely envious.

On the top floor of Tencent's towering headquarters, a plan to eliminate Sky Soul was quickly finalized.

What is Tencent's greatest strength?

It's plagiarism, it's replication, it's using massive traffic and bottomless funding to crush original creators on the beach!

In less than a week, Tencent, with the help of its tens of thousands of top programmers working day and night, forcibly launched an anonymous social networking app called "Penguin Whispers".

This software is a pixel-perfect replica of SKY SOUL, from the UI interface and functional design to even the button layout! It's practically a twin made from the same mold!

Moreover, Tencent's move was a game-changer.

They threw out billions of yuan in cash subsidies and started a frenzied market dumping!

Download Penguin Whisper and instantly receive a 50 RMB cash bonus, which can be withdrawn directly!

"Invite a new user and receive a 100 yuan reward!"

This blatant and unscrupulous money-burning war instantly unleashed a massive wave on the internet. Countless users, tempted by small gains, began frantically downloading "Penguin Whispers."

But that's not the most fatal thing.

What's truly terrifying about Tencent is their absolute control over internet channels.

They directly used their enormous capital and industry influence to put tremendous pressure on the app stores of major domestic mobile phone manufacturers.

Overnight, SKY SOUL's search ranking plummeted across major app stores. When users searched for "SKY SOUL," the top result was surprisingly "Penguin Whisper"!

Following this, all sorts of unfounded "security risk warnings" and "reports of illegal content" flooded the review backends of major app stores like snowflakes.

Apple's App Store and major Android channels have simultaneously issued stern warnings to Sky Soul, and even issued an ultimatum demanding rectification within a specified period or its removal from all online platforms!

A life-or-death battle to protect internet traffic suddenly descended upon Jiang Ye.

……