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◎ I miss you very much, so very much. ◎
Yue Jincheng was still deep in sleep, vaguely hearing a voice.
“Get up, Yue Jincheng, wake up.”
“Hmm?” His voice was heavy with sleep, and his eyes wouldn’t open. He rolled over and continued sleeping.
Fu Jiaxi had already finished freshening up. She leaned over him and pinched his ear, “Come on, let’s go somewhere.”
The sky was still dark, but spring had arrived, softening the chill in the air.
Fu Jiaxi told him to wear warm clothes, saying it would be cold when the wind picked up later.
The car crossed the city center via an overpass, heading south to east, then onto the highway.
Yue Jincheng had a good sense of direction. After passing two exits, he realized, “Are we going to the seaside?”
Fu Jiaxi said, “I’m taking you to see the sunrise.”
Yue Jincheng was a bit surprised.
In their memories of dating and marriage, they had been to many places, but watching the sunrise together—this was the first time.
The nearest sea was more than 80 kilometers away from Yunjin, in Liqing City.
Liqing wasn’t a large city, nor did it have vast seas. It wasn’t as economically developed as Yunjin, but it was a small, livable, and cozy town.
They set out at four in the morning. The car’s headlights illuminated the air, stirring up faint, lazy dust. Fu Jiaxi handed him a large scarf, “Cover yourself, you can sleep a little more.”
Yue Jincheng: “Let me drive.”
“I drive just as well as you,” Fu Jiaxi confidently replied. “Don’t worry, I’ll make sure you’re safe.”
The scarf carried her perfume, its subtle scent filling his nose and lungs. Though the road ahead was pitch black, he felt a comforting sense of being protected. Yue Jincheng was a man of great patience and endurance. He had always believed that he should give Fu Jiaxi the best, ensuring she could live without worry and rest safely behind him.
He was used to charging forward without looking back or asking questions.
What he overlooked was that the woman beside him could be as gentle as a rose, yet also as sharp as its thorns.
“Why do you keep staring at me?” Fu Jiaxi said. “I didn’t put on makeup.”
“What haven’t I seen of you?” Yue Jincheng replied. “I even reviewed it several times last night.”
Fu Jiaxi: “Alright, just wait and see.”
Upon arriving at Yunqing, Fu Jiaxi knew the way well and drove directly to a house where someone was waiting for her. After exchanging greetings, they quickly handed over a small electric scooter.
“If you ride out through the back path, it’s about ten minutes to the beach,” the person said. “The weather has been good these past two days; you’ll be able to see the sunrise.”
Fu Jiaxi beckoned to Yue Jincheng in the passenger seat.
Yue Jincheng got out of the car and caught the helmet she tossed to him.
“Put it on properly.” She was already fully equipped, the black helmet secured atop her head, making the small scooter look incredibly cool.
Yue Jincheng was momentarily stunned.
Fu Jiaxi had already mounted the scooter and patted the back seat. “Hop on.”
“Can you handle this?” Yue Jincheng frowned.
“Of course.”
As Fu Jiaxi twisted the throttle, Yue Jincheng leaned back, nearly falling off.
Fu Jiaxi reached back, grabbing his arm and wrapping it around her waist.
“Hold on tight,” she said.
The small scooter navigated winding dirt paths, bouncing along. The plants and trees on either side had begun to sprout tiny new buds. Dry grass swayed in the wind, occasionally brushing against them, but fortunately, their helmets provided protection.
Yue Jincheng extended his hand to shield Fu Jiaxi’s face from both sides, preventing any scratches.
Through the trees, the sound of waves crashing against the shore could be heard faintly.
Ahead, a large tree seemed to block the way, appearing to leave no exit.
Fu Jiaxi briefly slowed down, changed direction, and sped off to the right.
After a turn, the view opened up, the road became smooth, and what greeted their eyes was a sea darker than the sky. Only when the waves approached the sand could a white line be seen, like a necklace adorning the ocean.
At five-thirty, the sunrise was just a minute or two away.
Before they could adjust, a streak of white light quickly appeared at the horizon, clearly separating what had been indistinct just moments before.
A glimmer of light, like a sprouting seed, eagerly spread its branches and absorbed the nourishment of heaven and earth.
Yue Jincheng said, “It’s dawn.”
Fu Jiaxi: “Hold on tight to me.”
Twisting the throttle, the scooter raced across the beach.
The arrival of dawn was faster than they imagined. The sky transitioned from dark to bright almost every ten seconds.
With the throttle fully engaged, the tires kicked up fine sand like scattered fans. The small scooter raced against the wind, chasing the horizon, the morning glow, and the rising sun. The colors of the sea shifted with the light, complementing the gradually brightening sky.
The howling wind roared in their ears, and their breaths were icy cold.
At maximum speed, their bodies merged with the elements—the salty dampness of the sea, the spray of the waves, and the fine grains of sand. They stepped into the embrace of nature, completely shedding their pressures and constraints.
Fu Jiaxi shouted excitedly, “Yue Jincheng! Look!”
She stopped the scooter and pointed toward the sea.
Following her finger, Yue Jincheng saw the sun gradually brightening, peeking out from behind the clouds with a glowing halo.
They got off the scooter, standing side by side, hand in hand on the beach.
Fu Jiaxi had taken him to chase a sunrise.
This was the ultimate romantic moment on earth.
When the morning light fully emerged, dispelling the lingering darkness, the sunlight danced playfully and tenderly on their faces and in their eyes, like scattered fragments of gold.
“Jiaxi.”
“Hmm?”
The moment she turned her face, Yue Jincheng leaned down and kissed her lips in the newborn light of the spring morning.
• Life’s journey spans north, south, east, and west.
• In this moment, love remains unbroken.
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On Sunday evening, Liu Yun and Fu Jiaxi spent half an hour reviewing the latest news over the weekend.
Liu Yun took screenshots of some data and created a trend chart. “Demand is decreasing month by month. The foreign minister held a friendly meeting with the U.S., and negotiations seem to be going well. The offshore renminbi has appreciated these past few days.”
Fu Jiaxi: “Our judgment is likely correct.”
Liu Yun: “Yes, tomorrow’s market opening will confirm it.”
The next day, during the pre-market call auction, commodity prices matched 1.5% lower than the previous trading day’s settlement price. When the market officially opened at nine o’clock, prices plummeted, especially for zinc, which led the decline.
However, Bofeng’s downstream production line—three months’ worth of semi-finished goods and one month’s worth of finished products—had all been priced and contracts signed last Friday.
Liu Yun breathed a sigh of relief. “We’ve taken the first victorious step. If our trend analysis proves accurate, we’ll have secured the group’s market performance for the past six months. Jiaxi, you’re the hero.”
Fu Jiaxi said, “Group Leader Liu, I’ve learned so much from you. No one in Bofeng deserves this more than you. Yue Jincheng has told me many times to learn from you. He said keeping you here is Bofeng’s greatest achievement.”
Liu Yun turned away, silent for a long while, pretending to focus on his work.
Unable to hold back, he turned his head slightly and quickly wiped his eyes.
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Jin Ming and Yue Yunzong hadn’t been in the office these past few days. Fu Jiaxi logged into the OA system and saw their travel application—they had gone to Shanghai.
“Sister Jiaxi, want some milk candy?” Yu Xiaomi loved to feed people.
“Thank you,” Fu Jiaxi reached out to take it, but Yu Xiaomi quickly pulled it back and sat down cautiously.
Fu Jiaxi turned around to see Yue Jincheng standing by her workstation.
The department staff held their breath, focusing intently on their tasks.
No one expected the president to show up at this hour!
Yue Jincheng’s gaze swept past Fu Jiaxi, and he asked Yu Xiaomi, “Didn’t you want to give her candy?”
“Yes, yes, here you go.” Yu Xiaomi, flustered at being called out, hastily grabbed a handful of candies. “Sister Jiaxi, have some. President Yue, you too.”
Fu Jiaxi blocked his line of sight, speechless. Why scare others like that?
Yue Jincheng’s expression was calm, but there was a hint of ease in his eyes.
He went to Liu Yun, and not long after, Liu Yun called her over. “Jiaxi, come with me to report on the work.”
So Yue Jincheng had come for work.
Fu Jiaxi couldn’t help but chuckle inwardly. Had she been acting overly love-struck recently?
Just as she finished reflecting, her phone buzzed.
It was a message from Yue Jincheng: “I miss you too. Very much.”
The work report proceeded as usual, but this time, it carried an unspoken默契 (understanding) between them.
“By the way, President Yue,” Liu Yun said after finishing the official matters. “Yu Yanqing sent two invitations. It’s a high-level seminar on hedging transactions. He wants both Jiaxi and me to attend.”
Yue Jincheng didn’t respond immediately, maintaining a formal tone. “Consult with Minister Jin and President Yunzong.”
Fu Jiaxi shot him a glance.
Now he’s suddenly all about following protocol? Clearly, hearing Yu Yanqing’s name triggered something.
On the other end, Yu Yanqing, having not received an immediate reply, called Fu Jiaxi. His tone, when serious, carried an oppressive weight, and he sounded clearly displeased. “Such a great opportunity, and you’re still hesitating?”
Fu Jiaxi replied, “Our superiors are on a business trip. I haven’t had the chance to report yet.”
“Does your company only have one superior?”
“…”
“Alright, I understand.”
Yu Yanqing hung up.
Fu Jiaxi said “Hello” twice more, but the call had already ended. What did he think he knew now?
Yue Jincheng received Yu Yanqing’s call around 7 PM.
At first glance at the caller ID, he thought his eyes were playing tricks on him.
The administrative office was in the middle of reporting, and Secretary Jiao was meticulously adjusting next week’s schedule. Seeing Yue Jincheng’s change in demeanor, Jiao immediately signaled everyone to pause.
“Mr. Yu,” Yue Jincheng stood up and walked to the floor-to-ceiling window, pulling the curtains open with one swift motion.
Secretary Jiao mentally screamed, No, no, no, boss! These are motorized curtains!
Yu Yanqing’s tone was leisurely. “Last time, President Yue graciously invited me to dinner, but it seems the promise hasn’t been fulfilled.”
Yue Jincheng responded indifferently. “Didn’t Jiaxi already treat you to hot pot? Before inviting you, she informed me. I was originally going to join her, but something came up, and I deeply regret it.”
Smoothly drawing boundaries between the three of them, he cleverly emphasized their respective roles.
Yu Yanqing said, “She is who she is.”
Yue Jincheng replied, “And I am hers.”
There was a two-second silence on the other end.
“President Yue has been delaying approval for this trip. Are you concerned it’s unnecessary, or do you lack confidence?”
“What does confidence
have to do with it? What matters is who she stands beside.”
“Indeed.” Yu Yanqing wasn’t angry at all; instead, he followed up smoothly. “She’s already by your side, President Yue. So what are you worried about?”
Yue Jincheng had no answer.
Yu Yanqing’s voice trembled slightly, as if he were laughing.
“Fu Jiaxi hasn’t given me a definitive answer. She’s too afraid to ask you, so I had to intrude. You’ve been so supportive of her career—I’m sure you won’t obstruct this valuable opportunity for learning and growth. President Yue, I await good news.”
After the call ended, Yue Jincheng remained in the same position, unmoving.
The colleagues sitting in the office exchanged glances, tentatively looking toward Secretary Jiao.
Jiao’s scalp tingled—he didn’t dare say anything either.
The next day, Liu Yun informed Fu Jiaxi, “It’s approved. Prepare yourself. Your flight to Guangzhou for the forum is at 9 AM tomorrow. You’ll be going with Yu Yanqing.”
Fu Jiaxi sent a message to Yue Jincheng: “I’m going on a business trip tomorrow. Can you pick up our son in the morning?”
Not even two minutes after sending the message, Secretary Jiao called. “Sister Jiaxi, President Yue has arranged for me to pick up Jiayi tonight.”
“Is he in a meeting and can’t take calls or reply to messages?” Fu Jiaxi asked, puzzled.
“No.” Jiao was stressed, glancing at the boss behind the desk, who was sternly reviewing documents. “Whatever President Yue says, I just follow.”
Fu Jiaxi sighed. This man—his ways of venting emotions were becoming increasingly subtle.
“Happy birthday, President Yue.”
Ten minutes later, Yue Jincheng replied with a question mark.
Fu Jiaxi typed back, “You’re three years old today—not a day older.”
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Guangzhou, Shanghai, Shenzhen—these were the three cities Yu Yanqing frequented the most.
This exchange forum wasn’t publicly announced. It was a deep dive among the top researchers and traders from leading investment banks and financial firms in the country.
Fu Jiaxi hadn’t seen the participant list, but upon hearing a few names, she was astonished.
“Academician Han is coming too?”
“Mm-hmm.”
“Are you sure?”
“I spoke with him just last night.” Yu Yanqing asked, “Do you want to meet and learn from him?”
“Yes.” Fu Jiaxi admitted frankly. “I have so many questions I’d like to ask him.”
“Alright. Tomorrow, I’ll take you to visit him.”
Once again, Yu Yanqing exceeded Fu Jiaxi’s expectations.
His network and resources in the industry placed him at the pinnacle of the pyramid. Reaching such heights isn’t something that can be summed up with just a few words like “natural talent.” There are always mountains beyond mountains, and people beyond people.
He might have eccentricities and shortcomings in life. But viewed from another angle, these were simply his ways of staying within his comfort zone.
Fu Jiaxi reflected once again: never label anyone too quickly.
The two days Yu Yanqing spent guiding her and Liu Yun through Guangzhou were densely packed with value—every second counted.
During the final segment of the forum, Yu Yanqing even had a ten-minute speaking slot.
Dressed in a sharp suit, he stood confidently on stage, handsome and composed. When he began speaking, he delivered fluently, balancing seriousness with well-placed humor that elevated the atmosphere without being overbearing.
Like a dazzling lighthouse, he radiated brilliance, commanding admiration and respect.
Sitting in the audience, Fu Jiaxi felt momentarily dazed.
This was completely different from the reclusive, socially awkward, quiet, and cat-loving Yu Yanqing she knew.
Liu Yun couldn’t help but remark, “Even within a small circle, there are countless layers of barriers. To progress further and longer on this path, you need a constant source and channel for learning. Otherwise, your perspective and knowledge will stagnate.”
Fu Jiaxi didn’t respond. Watching someone stand alone on stage, shining under the spotlight, truly made an impact.
The Guangzhou trip was so packed with work that she barely had time for anything else.
When she finally remembered, she realized Yue Jincheng hadn’t messaged her for several days.
The night before returning, they dined at a spot facing the iconic Canton Tower.
The lights were stunning, and Fu Jiaxi took a panoramic photo, sending it to Yue Jincheng.
He quickly replied with a photo of his own.
It was from the restaurant where he had been dining—a candid snapshot through the window. The cool-toned lighting created a hazy, atmospheric effect. The two photos—one of her Guangzhou Tower, the other of his scene—complemented each other perfectly.
Neither said a word. They exchanged photos and found peace in their shared understanding.
The next day, after landing at the airport, Fu Jiaxi took her time organizing her belongings and turned on her phone a bit later.
As the signal returned and the system slowly booted up, Liu Yun and Yu Yanqing were chatting ahead. “Let’s all have dinner together tonight.”
Yu Yanqing, ever respectful to his seniors, replied, “You’re too kind.”
“Don’t say that. This Guangzhou trip was rare and entirely thanks to you.” Liu Yun looked around and noticed Fu Jiaxi lagging behind. “Jiaxi, come join us. Where would you like to eat?”
But Fu Jiaxi stood rooted in place, gripping her phone tightly, her expression panicked. “Sorry, I can’t make it. I… I need to go back.”
Yu Yanqing noticed her distress and quickly approached her. “What happened?”
“My son had an accident.” Fu Jiaxi’s voice wavered, her eyes filled with worry as she hurriedly pushed her luggage forward.
Yu Yanqing caught up in two strides and stopped her. “The exit is to the left—you’re going the wrong way.”
Fu Jiaxi, still disoriented, turned around.
Yu Yanqing calmly took her suitcase and said, “Whatever it is, don’t panic. Where do you need to go? How soon do you need to get there? Contact whoever you need to first, clarify the situation, and then decide on the next steps. My car is parked at the airport. Come with me—I’ll drive you there.”
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