Mr. Liang, you mustn't covet other people's fiancées!

The launch ceremony ended close to evening.

The Jiang family called right on time, and Jiang You was forcibly summoned back to Jingzhou.

Meng Shu also needs to return to Jingzhou to discuss another project.

Before leaving, Jiang You instructed Wen Li: "If you encounter any difficulties in the litigation process, give me a call."

Wen Li smiled slightly: "With solid evidence, there shouldn't be any major problems."

"You can call me anytime you're free," Jiang You said with a bright smile.

Wen Li smiled but didn't answer, pointing to the shuttle car: "Hurry up, or you'll miss your flight."

"Okay." Jiang You nodded. "Then I'm leaving."

Meng Shuchong, who had already boarded the car, waved to Liang Chaoxu, who was standing behind Wen Li: "President Liang, take care of yourself."

"Hmm." Liang Chaoxu nodded slightly.

The car drove away from the hotel and headed towards the airport.

Liang Chaoxu withdrew his gaze and said to Wen Li, "Let's go to Yunyan. The lawyer has already arrived."

The two arrived at Yunyan and had barely sat down when the food was served.

Wen Li and the lawyer discussed the whole story in detail, occasionally taking a bite of food.

Liang Chaoxu sat next to her, listening quietly and adding details when necessary.

"How quickly can it be finished?"

While talking to the lawyer, Wen Li picked up a spoon and scooped a spoonful of Imperial Concubine Shrimp Soup with Egg White into her own bowl.

After thinking for a moment, the lawyer replied, "It will take at least three and a half months, and at most four months."

"After I return to Jingzhou, can I entrust you with all the handling here?"

Wen Li pondered her upcoming work schedule, picked up a porcelain spoon, scooped up a spoonful of crab meat, and was about to put it in her mouth.

Liang Chaoxu glanced at the steamed hibiscus on the table, his heart tightened, and he quickly reached out and grabbed her wrist: "There are eggs in it, don't eat it."

Wen Li paused, looked up at the table, and saw that under the crab meat and crab roe was a smooth steamed egg.

She put down the spoon, withdrew her wrist, and her lips twitched slightly: "I was talking the whole time and didn't notice."

Liang Chaoxu's fingers remained in a clenched position, lingering in the air for a few seconds before slowly retracting.

The lawyer standing to the side glanced at the two of them without saying a word, fully aware of what was going on, but remained silent, only professionally answering Wen Li's questions.

"Yes, Ms. Wen, you just need to find some time tomorrow to sign a power of attorney with me."

"Okay." Wen Li nodded.

After finishing their meal, the three left Yunyan Restaurant, and the lawyer took a taxi and left first.

On a winter night in Hangzhou, the wind was light, and a thin layer of coolness hung in the air.

The commercial plaza not far away was adorned with red lanterns and warm-colored light strips, and a giant countdown sign for the New Year stood on the building's exterior wall, the numbers slowly ticking.

The streets were bustling with traffic and crowds.

While waiting for the traffic light to change, Wen Li looked at the giant light sign diagonally across the intersection and sighed softly.

"No wonder it's so lively, it turns out it's New Year's Eve tonight."

During this period, she had to work while also keeping an eye on Gong Shangshang and Han Mingzhu, and her nerves were so tense that she almost forgot about time.

Liang Chaoxu stopped beside her, looking at her with a deep gaze: "How about we spend New Year's Eve together tonight?"

"Hmm?" Wen Li turned his head. He was standing under the street lamp, bathed in light, making it difficult to discern the emotions in his eyes.

After a long silence, she slowly spoke, "Is it what I think it means?"

Liang Chaoxu's gaze was open and honest, but his hand, hanging at his side, clenched slightly before relaxing and nodding: "Yes."

The green light across the street flashed, and pedestrians thronged past the two of them.

A gust of wind brushed Wen Li's hair against her face. She tucked it behind her ear and turned back to say, "Okay."

Wen Li stepped onto the zebra crossing, her voice cool and indifferent: "Then let's go back to the hotel."

Liang Chaoxu watched her retreating figure, quickened his pace to catch up, and took her hand amidst the chaotic crowd, holding it tightly: "No rush, let's look around first."

Wen Li looked down at their tightly clasped hands and tried to pull them away when he heard Wen Li's amused voice above him.

"Once I've got it, I won't let go easily."

Wen Li looked up and saw his handsome, refined face. His eyebrows were slightly raised, a playful smile played on his lips, and his deep eyes were fixed on her, open and honest yet with a hint of determined persistence.

Just then, a balloon vendor passed by him, the colorful balloons swaying gently in the night breeze.

Wen Li's gaze followed the balloons for a moment, then she looked away.

She always felt that his words had a double meaning.

After crossing the intersection, the two entered the mall.

The crowds on New Year's Eve were much larger than usual. The mall lights were warm and inviting, and the music and voices mingled together, creating a very noisy atmosphere.

While waiting for Wen Li to go to the restroom, Liang Chaoxu went into a pajama store and carefully selected two sets of pajamas.

When Wen Li returned, she saw him carrying two white paper bags and casually asked, "What did you buy?"

"Our new pajamas, a new year, a new beginning," Liang Chaoxu replied earnestly.

Wen Li pursed her lips, unsure how to respond.

His nonchalance gave her a momentary sense of disorientation, as if the two were a couple deeply in love.

After strolling around for a while, Liang Chaoxu received a phone call and said to Wen Li, "Let's go back to the hotel."

The car drove through the bustling streets and turned into a quiet tree-lined avenue, stopping in front of a low-key yet luxurious building. As soon as you stepped into the lobby, you could smell the faint aroma of white tea.

The floor-to-ceiling windows of the top-floor room offer a panoramic view of Hangzhou's nightscape, with lights stretching to the horizon in a dazzling display.

When Wen Li came out of the shower, there were two narrow-necked glasses on a small table next to the sofa, and a bottle of red wine that had already been opened.

Liang Chaoxu, wearing the same pajamas, stood by the window, his back to her, answering the phone. Hearing the sound, he turned around, his gaze lingering on her for a moment.

"Take care of it first, I'll talk to you again when I get back the day after tomorrow."

After saying that, Liang Chaoxu hung up the phone, walked to the small table, bent down to pour wine, and then picked up a glass and handed it to Wen Li.

"They're going to set off fireworks soon."

Wen Li walked over and took the wine glass: "You can see this too?"

As soon as he finished speaking, the New Year's bells rang outside the window, and fireworks lit up the entire night sky.

Liang Chaoxu looked at Wen Li, smiled, and clinked glasses with her: "Happy New Year."

Wen Li turned her head, and the dazzling light from outside the window fell on Liang Chaoxu's eyebrows and eyes, but his eyes only reflected her image.

She was stunned for a second, but before the bells stopped and the fireworks faded, she looked away and whispered, "Happy New Year."

The room was dimly lit, and the hustle and bustle of the city could be seen outside the window.

After finishing a glass of wine, Liang Chaoxu approached, pressed himself against Wen Li from behind, and wrapped his arms around her waist.