To celebrate this epic victory, Jiang Ye did not choose to hold a lavish banquet in those tacky five-star hotels.

He chartered a top-of-the-line luxury yacht, costing hundreds of millions, at Hanju's largest port and hosted a private celebration party for his core team and a few allies.

Night falls, and a gentle sea breeze blows.

A massive luxury yacht lay moored on the calm sea, gently rocking with the waves. Its lights shone brightly, illuminating the surrounding waters with a shimmering glow. Melodious jazz music echoed across the deck, while the air was filled with the enticing aromas of fine champagne and premium seafood.

Xia Yu dressed up specially today.

She wore a well-tailored, elegant, and sexy black deep-V evening gown that perfectly accentuated her tall and curvaceous figure. A priceless diamond necklace adorned her fair neck, sparkling dazzlingly under the lights.

Xia Yu stood quietly at the edge of the second deck of the yacht, holding a glass of golden champagne.

The sea breeze ruffled her long, wavy hair, but she ignored it, focusing instead on a couple in the distance with her bright yet complex eyes.

In the lounge area on the other side of the deck, Jiang Ye was wearing a casual white shirt with the collar slightly open, looking relaxed and carefree. He was looking down at Han Qingru, who was sitting on the sofa, with incredibly tender eyes.

Today, Han Qingru wore a moon-white silk dress, her long hair casually tied back, exuding a gentle, composed, and powerful aura, like that of an empress.

The two were talking in hushed tones.

Jiang Ye nodded occasionally, a genuinely relaxed smile on his lips. Han Qingru then reached out her fair fingers and gently straightened Jiang Ye's collar, which had been ruffled by the sea breeze.

There were no exaggerated displays of intimacy between them, but the tacit understanding revealed in their eyes and the atmosphere of complete harmony as if their souls were perfectly aligned acted as an invisible barrier, keeping everyone around them at bay.

That is an absolute domain that no one can enter.

Xia Yu stood in the wind, watching this scene, and took a deep breath of the salty sea breeze.

A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her. There was envy, disappointment, and a deep sense of regret.

Xia Yu is an extremely intelligent woman and a proud queen. She is very clear about her feelings for Jiang Ye; it is a process that went from admiration to being captivated, and then to being deeply attracted.

Xia Yu was deeply fascinated by Jiang Ye's domineering presence, decisiveness, and terrifying ability to turn the tide in desperate situations.

However, Xia Yu also understood that Jiang Ye's heart had long been filled with Han Qingru.

Han Qingru trusted Jiang Ye when he was at his lowest point and went overseas to cut off the enemy's retreat when he was in the most danger. The bond between them had long surpassed ordinary romantic love, becoming that of comrades-in-arms who would depend on each other for life and death and soulmates.

"call……"

Xia Yu slowly exhaled a breath of stale air, forcefully suppressing the feelings in her heart that had just sprouted and had not yet blossomed.

She is a woman who can take things in stride. Since she is destined not to have him, she will let go decisively and be his sharpest sword and his strongest shield.

Xia Yu composed herself and put on a bright and open smile.

Holding a wine glass, her high heels clicking crisply, she walked gracefully toward Jiang Ye and Han Qingru.

"President Jiang, Chairman Han."

Xia Yu walked up to the two of them, raised her champagne glass, and smiled as brightly as the summer sun: "Congratulations on our resounding victory! The Chu family, that mountain, has finally been completely trampled under our feet!"

Jiang Ye and Han Qingru looked up at the radiant Xia Yu and raised their glasses with smiles.

"bite--"

The three glasses clinked together, making a pleasant sound.

Looking into Jiang Ye's deep eyes, Xia Yu spoke in a relaxed tone, half-jokingly and half-seriously:

"President Jiang, Chairman Han, from now on, I, Xia Yu, will wholeheartedly follow you two in building our business. I'll take on the responsibility of Huaxia Cultural Tourism and guarantee that you'll make a fortune."

At this point, Xia Yu paused, her gaze shifting between Jiang Ye and Han Qingru, her smile widening:

"As for complicated matters like relationships, I'll leave that to you two. As a workaholic, I much prefer watching the numbers in my account rise."

After saying that, Xia Yu didn't give the two a chance to speak. He tilted his head back and drank the golden champagne in his glass in one gulp.

"Excellent wine!"

Xia Yu put down her wine glass, waved to the two men, turned around, and walked with elegant steps toward the group of business tycoons who were having a lively discussion on the other side of the deck.

Her back was straight and proud, like a white swan surveying its territory.

However, only Xia Yu herself knew the truth.

In that instant as she turned away, her eyes welled up with tears. A subtle yet distinct pain shot through her heart.

The feeling of severing one's own emotional ties is not pleasant.

Han Qingru sat on the sofa, watching Xia Yu's departing figure. A complex light flashed in her peach blossom eyes, which seemed to see through everything.

As a woman herself, how could Han Qingru not see the disappointment and pain hidden in Xia Yu's eyes?

Han Qingru sighed softly, reached out and gently tugged at Jiang Ye's sleeve, saying in a soft voice:

"Xiao Ye, Xia Yu is a good girl. She's been under tremendous pressure this time because of dealing with the Chu family. Aren't you going to comfort her?"

Jiang Ye followed Han Qingru's gaze and glanced at Xia Yu, who was chatting and laughing with ease in the crowd.

He remained silent for a moment, then finally shook his head.

"No."

Jiang Ye's voice was calm, revealing a rational clarity: "Xia Yu is a proud person. She doesn't need anyone's sympathy or pity. Comforting her at this time will only make her feel embarrassed."

"She's a natural-born businesswoman; the business world is her true calling. Entrusting Huaxia Cultural Tourism to her and letting her achieve great things in her career is the best way to respect her."

Jiang Ye withdrew his gaze, turned his head, and looked deeply at Han Qingru, his eyes becoming extremely focused and ardent.

"Moreover, there's no room for anyone else in my heart."

Upon hearing this, Han Qingru's cheeks flushed slightly. She didn't say anything more, but a gentle smile appeared on her lips.

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