Water and Flames

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WAF CH40

by DewdropTL — A few days later, the Spring Festival arrived. Jing Hong worked straight through until six o’clock on the evening of New Year’s Eve before personally driving a Mercedes to Jing Haiping’s place to celebrate the New Year. The driver had long since returned to his hometown for the holidays. Jing Hong’s grandparents on his father’s side had passed away over a decade ago, while his maternal grandparents and uncles lived in a small city abroad. Jing Hong’s immediate family gathered with his…
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WAF CH4

by DewdropTL — Following that, the financing progress for both Kunpeng and Huawei continued to advance at a measured pace. Jing Hong caught wind of the fact that, to signal to the market that Huawei's largest shareholder remained highly confident in the company's trajectory, Qinghui intended to follow invest slightly in the upcoming round—a token gesture that aligned perfectly with industry conventions. It appeared as though Zhou Chang had truly resigned himself to the reality of being unable to lead the round and…
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WAF CH39

by DewdropTL — Because the evidence was genuinely insufficient, the matter of the virus simply faded into nothingness. Chief Zheng merely invited Zhou Chang over for a simple chat, stating that they had received a report but the Network Security Division had already suppressed it. He advised Qinghui to take note in the future—to correct mistakes if any were made and strive further if none were—and with that, the issue was put to rest. The day after the dust settled, Zhou Chang sent a message to Jing Hong’s…
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WAF CH38

by DewdropTL — That evening, Jing Hong met the founder of a startup company at the Zhili Club near Peking University. Accompanying him were several people, including Zhao Hanqing. The theme was once again a plea to "get together"—Jing Hong hoped that Fanhai would invest in the other party's company. The Zhili Club served Baoding cuisine; the flavor was mediocre, yet the prices were by no means cheap. After finishing their conversation, Jing Hong bade farewell to the founder, and they walked out together.…
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WAF CH37

by DewdropTL — In January, the weather turned chilly. Some time had passed since that bitter parting with Zhou Chang. Jing Hong forced himself to stop recalling that night—and even that name—though, as the CEO of Fanhai, that was naturally impossible. Fortunately, Jing Hong was still able to remain professional. On this day, Jing Hong first addressed a few business-related issues. The "AI Loan" product had already been launched into the financial market, but the market response fell short of…
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WAF CH36

by DewdropTL — A few days after returning to Beijing, Jing Hong was scheduled to attend a relatively large IT conference held in Chengdu, one which Zhou Chang would also be attending. Jing Hong’s first reaction was that he didn’t want to go; his second reaction was why on earth shouldn't I? He thought he could bring everything back to its original state. The night before the IT conference, Jing Hong told his assistant, Tan Qian, to head to the conference venue earlier, instructing: "Check the name cards on the…
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WAF CH35

by DewdropTL — The next day, when Jing Hong woke up, the daylight outside was already bright. The curtains weren't drawn, and as Jing Hong opened his eyes, he winced from the direct sunlight piercing through. At first, Jing Hong didn't realize this wasn't his suite, even turning over to squint for a few more minutes. Only after several minutes did something feel off, making him snap awake. Scattered fragments of his drunken night drifted to the surface of his mind. Jing Hong sat bolt upright, unable to believe…
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WAF CH34

by DewdropTL — Facing Zhou Chang's invitation, Jing Hong's chest heaved violently as he said, "Alright." Zhou Chang gave him a deep look, turned, and led the way. The sounds of music, chatter, and crashing waves drew closer once more as they returned to the dock. A fiery tune struck up, and the crowd grew lively again. Ladies twirled and spun, their red or yellow dresses fluttering in the sea breeze—so captivating to behold. Yet Jing Hong and Zhou Chang didn't tarry for a second, walking straight past the…
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WAF CH33

by DewdropTL — Zhou Chang didn't say any more, as the bride and groom had already stepped in front of the pastor, who began reciting a long passage that Jing Hong couldn't hear clearly from where he stood. Next came the couple exchanging their vows following the pastor's lead. They turned around, facing each other, holding hands, and gazing into each other's eyes. Only then could Jing Hong clearly see what the newlyweds looked like. The man was handsome and the woman beautiful—a match made in…
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WAF CH32

by DewdropTL — With the Saint Games matter settled, Jing Hong gave himself a short three-to-four-day break. Ever since he took over the reins of the empire, Jing Hong had never taken a vacation. There was simply too much work. Jing Hong had his assistant, Tan Qian, book an island in the Maldives to unwind. The resort was opened a few years ago by LVMH, and Jing Hong had never been there before. It was said to have exceptional ocean views, facilities, food, and service, making it ideal for a vacation. Most…
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