Seven Years of You

Chapter12

Jiang Shenghe accepted six tickets to Chu Lin's piano concert from his mother Liang Zhen, deliberately including Luo Qi, Xiao Jiang, Li Rui, and even his driver/bodyguards.

At He Wancheng's office earlier:Pei Shixiao's mother proposed collaborating on Dongbo Medical's expansion. He Wancheng declined politely: "Weyuan's acquisition plans precede yours."

Over dinner negotiations, Jiang Shenghe informed Luo Qi: "Keep tomorrow evening free."She assumed work obligations until he clarified: "Chu Lin's concert. You'll attend with the team."

Liang Zhen's call revealed deeper motives:"I want you to meet Chu Lin - brilliant pianist, perfect match!"Jiang Shenghe countered: "I'll host my own dinner party. Bring her if she wishes."

At lakeside apartments, Jiang Shenghe watched Luo Qi load mementos from her former shared home with Pei Shixiao. His grip tightened on the steering wheel as she discarded Pei-branded boxes.

He Wancheng warned about Dongbo's resistance to acquisition. Jiang Shenghe shrugged: "Let them try competing." His gaze lingered on Luo Qi reviewing merger documents - unaware of his mother's matchmaking plot.

Liang Zhen's carefully planned dinner unraveled as Jiang Shenghe introduced Luo Qi: "My executive assistant - and the woman I've loved for six years."

During Chu Lin's concert:Luo Qi's accidental mention of glasses sparked tension. Jiang Shenghe later clarified coldly: "Chu Lin's my mother's matchmaking attempt, not some lingering flame."

A bodyguard captured Jiang Shenghe's rare smile directed at Luo Qi during the encore. The image joined his private gallery - Times Square silhouette, tavern chopsticks moment, now this.

Confronting his mother post-concert, Jiang Shenghe declared: "Respect Luo Qi as you respect me. She's not a shield against arranged marriages - she's my future."

Earlier negotiations with He Wancheng revealed Pei Shixiao's refusal to sell Dongbo Medical shares. Jiang Shenghe dismissed concerns: "Let them try competing." His gaze lingered on Luo Qi reviewing contracts.

At lakeside apartments, Jiang Shenghe watched Luo Qi discard Pei-branded mementos. His grip tightened on the steering wheel - equal parts triumph and anguish.

At the AI Medical Summit in Suzhou:Pei Shixiao cornered Jiang Shenghe outside the venue, accusation sharpened by nine months of suspicion:"Was it Qin Molin who intercepted my domestic projects last October?"

Jiang Shenghe leaned against his black SUV, sunlight glinting off his glasses. "It wasn't him. It was me."

Memories surfaced - Luo Qi's trembling hands discarding Pei-branded boxes at lakeside apartments. Jiang Shenghe's calculated maneuvers through Weyuan Medical's acquisition battles.

Pei's voice tightened: "Why? Was this Jiang Yue-ru's idea? Some misguided justice for Luo Qi?"Jiang Shenghe straightened, gaze glacial. "Why assume my aunt's involvement? Can't a man act for the woman he's loved six years?"

Earlier in Beijing:Luo Yu documented thriving cucumber vines via daily photos. Luo Qi's balcony now resembled a jungle - tender yellow blossoms promising summer harvests.

Madame Pei's text blazed on her son's phone: 【Obtain Cui Peng's affair footage from Luo Yu.】 The final move in dismantling his ex-mistress' schemes.

As Jiang Shenghe's car pulled away, Pei Shixiao glimpsed Luo Qi adjusting her boss' tie through tinted windows. The gesture held casual intimacy, honed through countless business trips.

Luo Qi's WeChat Moments post blazed across screens:"Nearly a year later, friends still push reconciliation. Let me clarify - there's another woman. This is non-negotiable."

Jiang Shenghe's profile picture glowed beneath the lone Like.

Post-argument with her mother, Luo Qi texted Pei Shixiao:"Stop harassing my family. Your self-congratulatory gestures nauseate me. Next approach, I release your affair video."

Earlier at the summit parking lot:Jiang Shenghe's gaze burned through rain-streaked windows as Luo Qi approached with umbrellas. "Use me as your shield," he insisted, frustration bleeding through boardroom-cold tone. "Or keep letting him disrupt your work."

Jiang Yue-ru's voice echoed in Luo Qi's memory during the tense call:"Pei's mother came begging forgiveness tonight. They've compensated your relatives...""Compensated?" Luo Qi's nails bit palms. "He gutted our decade together! You want me to lick financial crumbs?"

In Beijing, Luo Yu's cucumber vines now bore fruit - tangible proof of growth mirroring her cousin's emotional journey. Jiang Shenghe's secret garden visits documented each blossom through covert photos.

As monsoon rains battered Suzhou, Jiang Shenghe's patience snapped. Nine months of strategic patience unraveled with a midnight confession outside Luo Qi's hotel room:"The shield offer wasn't corporate policy. It's been seven years, Luo Qi. Let me love you properly."

Luo Qi's phone buzzed with her aunt-in-law's venomous call:"Two months! Repay every cent or face consequences!"Luo Qi retorted coldly: "The contract says five years. Sue me if you dare."

Jiang Shenghe observed Luo Qi's trembling hands during their evening meeting. "Ruipu Medical's management profiles - delayed?""Family matters interfered." Her clipped reply barely concealed turmoil.

Propping elbows on his mahogany desk, Jiang Shenghe offered: "Request a five-year salary advance. I'll authorize it."Luo Qi's nails dug into palms. "I won't abuse your trust."

Memories flickered - Jiang Shenghe's arm encircling her under the Suzhou rainstorm, his cedar scent overwhelming. She blinked hard, refocusing on spreadsheets.

As Luo Qi turned to leave, Jiang Shenghe's voice halted her: "Stay. We'll finalize these together." His keyboard clacked rhythmically, each keystroke echoing her racing heartbeat.

Earlier flashback:Luo Yu's greenhouse cucumbers thrived while her cousin battled familial debts. Jiang Shenghe's covert financial maneuvers through offshore subsidiaries remained undisclosed - monthly payments quietly settling Luo's debts since New Year's.