HAN FINANCIAL GROUP — MORNING
The glass tower of Han Financial gleamed under the sunlight.But inside the boardroom, the atmosphere was heavy.
Han Youwei, the CEO of Han Financial, stood at the head of the table. Her black suit was perfect, her expression cold.
She tossed a document onto the table."Who leaked the merger plan?"
The executives shifted uncomfortably. No one spoke.
Another executive wiped his forehead and said, "CEO Han, someone's targeting our stocks. We're losing millions every hour!"
Han Youwei narrowed her eyes.
"Find out who's attacking us," she said. Her voice was low, but it cut through the room like a knife.
Deep down, she already knew.This wasn't an accident.Someone had come for them.
CHEN YU'S VILLA — PRIVATE STUDY
Chen Yu leaned back in his chair, a faint smile playing on his lips.
On the large screen in front of him, real-time graphs showed Han Financial's stock price plummeting.
Meiyun stood behind him, arms crossed."You're really scary when you work," she said with a small laugh.
Ruxue placed a cup of warm milk on the table."You should rest a little, Yu-ge. It's not good to push yourself too hard."
Chen Yu looked up at them, his eyes softening for a moment.
"I'll rest after Han Financial falls," he said.
Meiyun sat down next to him, close enough that their shoulders brushed.
"You always say that," she said quietly. "One battle after another. When will you let yourself be happy?"
Chen Yu glanced at her but said nothing.
From the doorway, Ruxue watched them, a complicated look flashing in her eyes.She smiled, but her hand gripped the hem of her shirt tightly.
Meiyun noticed and leaned even closer to Chen Yu, her voice playful."If you fall sick, I'll be the one taking care of you. So... be good, okay?"
Chen Yu chuckled and ruffled her hair.
"You sound like an old grandma."
Meiyun pouted, and Ruxue turned away quickly so they wouldn't see the sadness in her eyes.
He always listens to her first…Even though I was here longer...
Chen Yu returned his gaze to the screen, his voice low and firm.
"Han Youwei... Let's see how long you can hold."
HAN FINANCIAL — CEO'S OFFICE
Han Youwei stood by the window, watching Tianxu City spread out below her.
Her secretary rushed in, panic on his face.
"CEO Han! Tianxu Investment Group just filed a hostile takeover for three of our subsidiaries!"
Han Youwei's nails dug into her palm.
Tianxu Investment Group? Who are they?
"Pull the legal teams. Stall the takeover," she said sharply. "Buy time. And get me every detail about this Tianxu group!"
The secretary nodded and ran out.
Han Youwei turned back to the window.
She had fought hard to build Han Financial.She wouldn't lose it to some shadow she couldn't even see.
UNKNOWN LOCATION — PRIVATE CLUB
A young man in a white suit lounged lazily on a sofa, sipping red wine.
On the screen before him, Chen Yu's name flashed again and again.
"Interesting..." he said softly.
The man standing behind him bowed."Young Master, should we step in?"
He shook his head slowly."No. Let's watch a little longer. If he's weak, he'll fall. If he survives..."His lips curled into a faint smile."He might become very useful."
CHEN YU'S VILLA — BALCONY — NIGHT
The night was cool. The city lights blinked like stars below.
Chen Yu stood at the balcony railing, holding a cup of coffee. His mind was sharp, but his heart felt heavy.
Behind him, footsteps approached.
"Yu-ge..." Ruxue's soft voice called.
He turned slightly.Ruxue stood there, a blanket draped over her arms.
"You'll catch a cold," she said, wrapping it around his shoulders.
For a moment, the distance between them vanished.
Chen Yu looked down at her — at her warm brown eyes, full of silent worry.
"Thank you," he said softly.
Ruxue smiled shyly and stepped back. But before she could leave, Meiyun appeared too, holding another cup of hot milk.
"Yu-ge, drink this too," Meiyun said brightly, slipping between them.
Ruxue froze for half a second but quickly smiled again, hiding her emotions.
Chen Yu chuckled.
"Both of you... acting like I'm fragile."
"Because you are," Meiyun said seriously. "You just don't realize it."
Ruxue lowered her head and whispered, almost too quietly:"You're precious to us."
Chen Yu's smile faded slightly.
He turned to look at the glowing city once more.
"Once I win," he said slowly, "I'll give both of you a world where you'll never have to worry again."
Neither girl spoke. They just stood by his side, watching the city with him.
But deep inside, both their hearts were stirring — with hope, fear... and something much harder to control.