Ling Wei winced, her body still sore.
Jiang Jian noticed, concern etched on his face.
"You need rest," he said, firm.
Ling Wei nodded, reluctantly submitting.
She called her office, requesting leave.
Jiang Jian drove her home.
As they settled in, Ling Wei teased:
"Does the big boss have time to accompany me?"
One eyebrow raised.
Jiang Jian chuckled.
Pinched her nose.
"I get to take leave whenever I want."
Ling Wei's laughter filled the room.
Jiang Jian pampered her.
Cooking meals.
Running errands.
Refusing outside help.
"I can take care of you," he insisted.
Ling Wei's heart swelled.
Grateful for his love.
As days passed.
Ling Wei recovered.
Jiang Jian's devotion remained.
Unwavering.
That evening, as they cuddled.
Ling Wei whispered:
"I love you, Jian."
Jiang Jian's eyes softened.
"Forever, Wei."
Their love shone brighter.
In every moment.
Every gesture.
Unbreakable.
....
Jiang Jian stood before his mother, resolve etched on his face.
"I know about your meeting with Ling Wei," he began.
Madame Jiang's expression remained icy.
"You're still determined to pursue this...infatuation?" she spat.
Jiang Jian's jaw clenched.
"I'm not infatuated, Mother. I love Ling Wei."
Madame Jiang scoffed.
"A woman from a lower class? She'll hold you back."
Jiang Jian's voice rose.
"That's enough. I've made my choice."
Madame Jiang's eyes narrowed.
"Leave her, Jian. For the family's sake."
Jiang Jian crossed his arms.
"I won't. And if you continue to interfere, I'll leave the company."
Madame Jiang paled.
The company's survival depended on Jiang Jian's expertise.
She knew he wasn't bluffing.
"Jian, please reconsider," she pleaded.
Jiang Jian's expression softened.
"I love Ling Wei, Mother. Accept her, or lose me."
The ultimatum hung in the air.
Madame Jiang's calculations weighed family legacy against her son's happiness.
For the first time, she saw Jiang Jian as a man, not just her son.
A man willing to fight for love.
"Very well," she said finally.
"I'll accept Ling Wei...for now."
Jiang Jian's eyes narrowed.
"Accept her fully, Mother. No conditions."
Madame Jiang nodded.
A reluctant truce formed.
But Jiang Jian knew.
This battle was far from over.
But he knows they can overcome it.