She went to the wrong table on a blind date and ended up getting married to a billionaire CEO.

The night was deep and all was quiet, except for the light still on in Shen Qingge's study.

Shen Qingge sat at the design table, her pencil gliding lightly across the paper, sketching the outline of a necklace.

Every stroke was focused and precise, his eyes revealing a rare determination.

This is the last piece in the "Shen Qingge Series"—a necklace inspired by bamboo leaves, simple yet stylish, with flowing lines that exude an elegant Eastern charm.

Outside the window, the moonlight, like water, spilled onto the design drawings on the table, coating the lines with a soft silver glow.

Shen Qingge gently rubbed her sore shoulders and looked up at the clock on the wall—1:43 a.m.

"Finally finished," she murmured to herself, a tired but satisfied smile appearing on her face.

During this period, she lived a life of going back and forth between two points every day: working at Yulinglong Company in the morning and going home to be with Hai Ruoxi in the afternoon.

But even when she's at home, once her daughter is asleep, she immediately goes into her study and gets absorbed in her designs.

A thick stack of design drawings lay on the desk, each one a testament to Shen Qingge's hard work over this period.

"Shen Qingge Series"—this name represents her new starting point and her plans for the future.

No longer dependent on Shen's Jewelry, no longer pinning her hopes on a marriage alliance with a wealthy family, and certainly not taking risks like her aunt to do anything shady.

She finally understood that the only person she could rely on in this world was herself, and the only thing she could control was the value created by her own hands.

Reflecting on her journey during this period, Shen Qingge couldn't help but feel a surge of emotions.

Gu Tingyu's marriage shattered her girlish dreams; her marriage to Hai Ze exposed her to the bitter realities of life in a wealthy family; and her aunt Shen Wanjun's downfall and imprisonment dealt her an even heavier blow.

The strong woman she had always regarded as a role model in the workplace would end up like this.

"Indeed, the greatest reliance in life is still on oneself."

Shen Qingge murmured to herself, her fingers gently tracing the lines on the design drawing.

During this period, Chenxing Jewelry's "Moonlight and Flame" series has become a global sensation, with major media outlets reporting on it and fashion magazines vying to publish special features on it.

As the lead designer of the series, Su Maiqi has graced the covers of several internationally renowned jewelry magazines.

Every time Shen Qingge saw these reports, she would feel a surge of envy, or even jealousy.

But to her own surprise, the deep-seated pain and resentment had faded considerably.

"Maybe it's because I've found my direction," she thought.

She is now more pragmatic, no longer indulging in unrealistic fantasies, but taking each step steadily and practically.

She was clear about her own capabilities and understood the gap between the Jade Linglong platform and Chenxing.

Without strong financial backing and brand endorsement, she did not blindly follow trends and imitate others, but instead chose a path that was more suitable for her.

The "Shen Qingge Series" is positioned as accessible luxury, targeting young girls with distinct personalities and priced in the mid-to-high-end range, but it offers better value for money and a more creative feel compared to big brands.

When she first conceived of this series, Shen Qingge decided to take an unconventional approach.

She did not choose the common luxury style, nor did she deliberately cater to market trends. Instead, she returned to the essence of design—to move people's hearts with creativity and aesthetics.

Each piece in the series embodies Shen Qingge's understanding and insights into life.

Some inspirations came from the profile of a sleeping daughter, some from the bamboo leaves swaying in the wind in the courtyard, and some from the interplay of light and shadow on a rainy morning.

She transformed these inspirations into a design language that is simple yet sophisticated, elegant yet distinctive.

"This is the real me."

Looking at the completed design drawings in front of her, Shen Qingge felt an unprecedented sense of peace.

She flipped through the drawings; each one carried her hard work and expectations.

This was a ray of light she had finally found after groping in the dark for so long.

Shen Qingge used to live in the expectations of others and her own fantasies—her father hoped she would become a capable assistant to Shen's Jewelry, while she herself fantasized about being with Gu Tingyu.

Later, she pinned her hopes on Haize, hoping to gain more resources and status through marriage.

However, none of these paths led to success; fate seemed to be working against her at every turn.

Now she has decided to do one thing in a down-to-earth manner:

Create a jewelry collection that represents your own aesthetic and values ​​using your own name.

This determination is unwavering.

The study door was gently pushed open, and Haize appeared in the doorway.

He was wearing a bathrobe, his hair was slightly disheveled, and he looked like he had just woken up.

"Still not asleep?" he asked softly.

Shen Qingge looked up at him and smiled slightly: "Yes, I just finished the last design drawing."

Haize entered the study, stood behind her, and leaned over to look at the design sketches on the table: "It's beautiful, like bamboo leaves, possessing both Eastern charm and a modern design sense."

Shen Qingge looked at him with some surprise.

Haize continued, "If you need financial support, just let me know."

Shen Qingge did not answer, but simply hummed softly.

Haize closed the door again, quietly left, and said, "It's late, get some rest."

Shen Qingge sat there, her mind filled with countless thoughts.

She had witnessed Haize's changes over this period, but she still couldn't quite believe it.

I always felt that beneath the calm exterior, there was some kind of landmine buried.

Can that man, who was once extremely controlling and had a sinister personality, really change?

She gently shook her head, unwilling to think about it anymore.

At least for now, she has her own goals and direction, and the strength to support her on her journey.

Shen Qingge looked around at the design drawings on the table again, and a strange feeling of emotion welled up in her heart.

These works embody her hopes and witness her growth and transformation.

From relying on others to relying on herself, from unrealistic expectations to down-to-earth efforts, this path has been arduous, but it has also made her stronger.

She carefully put all the design drawings into a folder, placed them in a drawer, and gently locked it.

Walking to the window, Shen Qingge pushed it open, letting the night breeze caress her face.

The city lights in the distance still twinkled, like countless stars fallen to earth.

"Tomorrow is another day." She took a deep breath, enjoying the tranquility and coolness of the night.

After closing the window, Shen Qingge took one last look at her desk—where her dreams and expectations were placed, and where the possibilities for her future lay.

"All the designs are finally finished," she said softly, a slight smile playing on her lips.

With the study light turned off, Shen Qingge's eyes shone with an unprecedented light in the darkness.