Sudden Bad News

"I think this is very good." Xia Ya's voice carried firm certainty. It was not merely approval of Jiliang's decision, but affirmation of her inner strength.

Hearing Xia Ya's words, Jiliang's eyes suddenly lit up, and her body relaxed as well.

A completely heartfelt, joyful smile appeared on her face. The corners of her mouth lifted high, and her eyes curved into crescents.

Without hesitation, she nodded vigorously, like a child who had just received encouragement.

Xia Ya's gaze fell upon Jiliang's delighted smile, and a clear realization arose from the depths of his heart: Jiliang truly needed him.

The sense of responsibility within him, driven by memories brought over through transmigration, had found a new direction at that moment.

He thought that while this decision might bring greater complications for Lord Siegel, he was certain that the one who truly needed his support was not Lacus, but Jiliang.

It was a deeper affirmation of his own value and mission.

Xia Ya's gaze was now focused on Jiliang's face, watching the determination written across it.

The corners of Jiliang's lips rose into a pure, candid smile, and her eyes curved into beautiful arcs, as though sunlight had suddenly illuminated the entire conference room.

That joy and relief seemed to surround her with a soft radiance.

Xia Ya felt an indescribable warmth in his heart, spreading from his chest and seeping into every part of his body.

He let out a soft breath, and his formerly tense shoulders relaxed along with it.

He knew that although the decision Jiliang had made was full of challenges for her, it was a choice that had truly come from her heart—a path she could walk with resolve.

He wanted to tell Jiliang that his support for her was unconditional.

He wanted to tell Lacus