CHAPTER 629: CHAPTER 589: SHE WAITS (3)

She lifted her eyes, her gaze penetrating the glass, as if seeing the distant and perilous center of the storm—the Jiang Family.

"The blood of the Jiang Family flows in my veins; that’s the biggest ’flaw’ of all. In the past, I was naive, thinking that if I clearly stated that I didn’t compete or want it, I could stay out of it and earn peace. I even... once poured my heart out to my aunt, telling her that I had no interest in the position of Family Head of the Jiang Family and just wanted to stay far from the disputes."

Her voice suddenly turned cold, like it had been tempered with ice: "And yet? Just because I’m the rightful next heir, as long as I live, I am the greatest threat and obstacle for her and some others! She will go to any lengths, even crossing the boundaries of time, to eliminate me! The outcome of my previous life was proof enough, wasn’t it?"

The parting warning of the system still echoed in her ears, and Jiang Ke’s hand had already reached over in this life.

Jun Lii’s arm instantly tensed, the strength enveloping her carrying silent anger and a protective instinct.

Yan Yueqing took a deep breath, and when she spoke again, the coldness had transformed into a rock-solid determination: "In this life, I will no longer run away. Evading doesn’t bring safety—it only makes the covetous more audacious. Power is something you either completely abandon or hold firmly in your hand! This time, the position of Family Head of the Jiang Family... I, Yan Yueqing, will secure it!"

Turning around, her bright eyes met Jun Lii’s deep gaze, blazing with steadfastness and fearlessness: "The storms that should come cannot be avoided. So let them come! This time, I will stand at the center of the storm and personally take control of the situation."

Jun Lii gazed at her, seeing the strength and responsibility after her rebirth. He had no intention to dissuade her, only leaning his forehead against hers, responding in a deep and powerful voice: "Alright. I’ll come back with you."

"No," Yan Yueqing gently shook her head, raising her hand to caress his chiseled face with a reassuring and unquestionable firmness, "Ah Li, you have to stay."

Jun Lii frowned slightly: "Yueqing?"

"In Hua Country, this is my most important foundation and support." Yan Yueqing explained, her eyes sharp and lucid, "Haidu is just being arranged, and once the pilot project for new energy is announced, the subsequent struggle, construction, and infiltration by various forces will just begin. Xingyue, Zhongxing, Little Deer Ridge Film and Television Base... these industries all need someone absolutely trustworthy who can hold the fort. You are the key stabilizer."

She paused, speaking sincerely: "Moreover, the Jiang Family’s main branch is overseas, with complex internal relationships. A slight move in one part will affect the entire situation. You going with me makes the target too big, which would hinder my actions. More importantly—"

She leaned closer to his ear, her voice lowered, carrying foresighted depth: "I need a stable retreat and a strong ally who can apply ’external’ pressure on the Jiang Family at critical times. The Jun Residence is this card. Your control in Hua Country, over the Jun Residence’s power and all my businesses, is the greatest deterrent to certain people within the Jiang Family! They’ll have to consider the consequences when reaching out to me. Once I’ve truly stabilized my position in the Jiang Family and cleared internal threats, that will be our real time to ’reunite.’"

She stepped back a bit, looking at him again, her gaze earnest and full of trust: "Help me pave the way in Hua Country, hold the backline steady. The giant ship of the Jiang Family is about to set sail for home, and where it ultimately heads requires your power to ensure safe passage at the crucial moments. This is more important than you coming with me now to face those overt attacks."

Jun Lii fell silent. He understood her plan and realized she saw him as the firmest support, not just a simple companion. This trust and responsibility weighed immensely. Worry hadn’t entirely left his eyes, yet the protective urge had already transformed into a deeper supportive strength.

He raised his hand, his long fingers threading through her smooth hair, finally resting at the nape of her neck, with an undeniable force yet cherishing beyond compare. "Alright." He agreed, his voice low and resolute as a stone settling, "Hua Country is in my hands. Remember this one thing—"

He leaned down, his forehead touching hers again, their breaths mingling warmly, each word clear as an oath:

"Whether the Jiang Family is a dragon’s pond or a tiger’s den, as long as you need me, Jun Lii will be there. If the sky falls, I will hold it up for you."

Yan Yueqing smiled, starlight seemed to flicker in her eyes—comforted and fearless. She proactively kissed his lips, short yet full of strength. Outside the window, Haidu’s lights remained, while a more distant storm was brewing silently.

Their battlefield, from this moment on, was divided, yet connected in a more intimate way.