In the center of a bustling city, a towering office building stands like a giant, and the company jointly run by Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen is located here. On this day, the sun shines through the huge French windows into the spacious and bright office, but it cannot dispel the tension that gradually spreads between the two.

They were having a heated discussion around an emerging technological project. This project was like a mysterious seed full of unknowns, placed on the decision-making scale, waiting to be measured for its value.

Jiang Ciyou sat in a comfortable office chair, her eyes revealing caution and worry. She crossed her hands on her chest and stated her point of view in a firm tone: "Jingchen, I know this technology project looks very attractive, and the innovative ideas it contains are indeed eye-catching. However, we must see the huge risks hidden in it. This technology field has just started, just like a child who has just learned to walk, still wobbly and with poor stability. On the technical level, it has not been sufficiently tested and verified, and there may be loopholes in many key links."

She frowned slightly and continued, "Moreover, market acceptance is also an elusive factor. We cannot blindly invest simply because it is innovative. Whether consumers are willing to accept this new technology and whether they are willing to pay for it are all unknown. If we invest rashly, we may fall into an irreversible situation. Once the project fails, the money we invested will be gone forever. This is undoubtedly a heavy blow to our company's financial situation."

Lu Jingchen stood on the other side of the office, his figure outlined by the sunlight. He rested his hands on the desk, his eyes flashing with excitement and expectation. He retorted: "Ciyou, I understand your concerns, but I think you are a little too conservative. The potential of this project is huge, it is like a gold mine that has not yet been discovered. Yes, this technology field is in its infancy, but this is also our opportunity. If we can enter at this time, it is equivalent to seizing the initiative."

His voice was full of passion, and he waved his arms as he spoke, as if he was painting a grand blueprint: "Which of those great companies did not rise in risks? If we miss such opportunities because of fear of risks, we will always have to follow others. The innovative concept behind this project is unprecedented. Once successful, it will completely change the landscape of the entire industry and bring us unimaginable returns. We can't always be timid and must dare to take risks in order to reap great success."

Jiang Ciyou shook her head slightly, her hair swaying. She retorted, "Jingchen, you are too optimistic. You only see the huge rewards after success, but ignore the possibility of failure. We can't make decisions based on enthusiasm alone. In the business world, every decision is related to the survival of the company. We have worked hard to build our current company, and we can't put everything at risk because of a project full of uncertainty."

Lu Jingchen's expression became a little serious. He looked directly into Jiang Ciyou's eyes and said, "Ciyou, I know you are doing this for the good of the company, but if we are always so conservative, how can the company grow and develop? We need to have a pioneering and innovative spirit and the courage to break through. This project is a key step for us to achieve greater success. I don't want to miss this opportunity."

Jiang Ciyou was not to be outdone. She raised her voice and said, "Jingchen, I am not against innovation, but we must try it within a controllable range of risks. The risks of this project have far exceeded what we can bear. I cannot watch the company go to possible destruction."

The argument between the two became more and more intense, and the air in the office seemed to become heavy. The secretary heard the fierce quarrel outside the door and wanted to come in to ask if they needed help, but was afraid of disturbing them, so he could only wander anxiously outside the door.

Lu Jingchen paced back and forth in the room, his footsteps were particularly clear in the quiet office. He was full of contradictions. On the one hand, he understood Jiang Ciyou's concerns, and on the other hand, he was full of confidence in this project. He stopped, looked at Jiang Ciyou and said, "Ciyou, I know you have always been cautious in business decisions, which is one of the reasons why our company has come this far. However, this time I really think we should seize this opportunity. We can make a small-scale investment first to test the market's reaction. If the situation is not right, we can stop the loss in time."

Jiang Ciyou pondered for a moment, then said, "Small-scale investments also have risks, and once you invest money, it's not easy to get out of it. The technology involved in this project is too complicated, and the market uncertainty is too great. I still think we can't take the risk."

Lu Jingchen's face turned gloomy. He felt that Jiang Ciyou didn't understand his idea at all. He said excitedly, "Ciyou, you are always like this. You only see risks but not opportunities. If we keep being so conservative, the company will be eliminated by the market sooner or later. We need to be farsighted and dare to challenge the unknown."

Jiang Ciyou was also angered by Lu Jingchen's words. She stood up and said, "Lu Jingchen, don't think I'm timid. Everything I do is for the long-term development of the company. Your so-called foresight is a blind risk if it is not based on rationality."

The two of them remained in a stalemate, neither of them willing to give in. The sun gradually set, and the light in the office became a little dim, just like their relationship at the moment, which was shrouded in a haze.

In this business world full of challenges and opportunities, their love and career are like two intertwined ropes. Every decision may make the two ropes tighter or cause irreparable cracks. This disagreement on the technology project is like a sudden storm, impacting their seemingly solid relationship.

Jiang Ciyou was filled with helplessness and anxiety. She looked at Lu Jingchen with mixed feelings. She knew that Lu Jingchen was an ambitious and driven person, but she also knew the cruelty of the business world. She didn't want their years of hard work to go to waste because of a decision, and she didn't want their relationship to be hurt because of this.

Lu Jingchen was also very frustrated. He originally thought that Jiang Ciyou would support his idea. After all, they have always supported each other and grown together. But this time, Jiang Ciyou's firm opposition made him a little overwhelmed. He began to doubt whether his judgment was really too aggressive, and was also a little disappointed with Jiang Ciyou's conservatism.

The office fell into a dead silence, with only the ticking of the clock on the wall, as if telling the ruthless passage of time. They didn't know how to break the deadlock, nor did they know how this disagreement would affect their future.

Jiang Ciyou sat back in her chair, her eyes becoming somewhat empty. She began to recall the bits and pieces of their business together, those days full of hardship but also extremely sweet. They had faced countless difficulties together, and they had overcome them every time. But this time, she felt that things had become particularly complicated, not just the disagreement on business decisions, but also the test of trust and understanding between them.

Lu Jingchen also walked to the window and looked out at the bustling city scene. The busy streets and the bustling crowds, this city is full of infinite possibilities, but also hides countless dangers. He wondered if he was really wrong and should be more cautious. But the drive in his heart made him unwilling to give up this project that he thought could change everything.

Time passed by, and they were still trapped in this contradictory situation. The secretary finally couldn't help but knock on the door, breaking the silence in the office. She asked carefully, "Mr. Jiang, Mr. Lu, do you need me to do anything?"

Jiang Ciyou cleared his throat and said, "No need, you can go out first." The secretary left with a sense of relief, and the office returned to its previous silence.

Jiang Ciyou took a deep breath and broke the silence: "Jingchen, let's not get so excited for now. Let's study this project more carefully, collect more information, and listen to the opinions of other professionals. It's not too late to make a decision."

Lu Jingchen nodded. He knew this was the best solution at the moment. He looked at Jiang Ciyou with a complex look in his eyes: "Okay, Ciyou. I hope we can make the right decision."

In this way, they temporarily ended the heated argument, but the seeds of disagreement had been planted, and the future development was full of uncertainty. They didn't know whether this disagreement would snowball and eventually swallow up their love and career, or whether they could resolve it through communication and understanding, making their relationship stronger.

Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen were both in deep thought. They returned to their desks and began to sort out the information about the project silently. There was a depressing atmosphere in the office, as if a bigger storm was brewing.

Jiang Ciyou carefully flipped through the documents in her hands, her eyes lingering over various data and analysis reports. She tried to find more evidence to support her point of view from these seemingly boring words and numbers, and at the same time she was thinking whether there were really any factors that she had overlooked. She knew that this decision was not only related to the interests of the company, but also to the relationship between her and Lu Jingchen. If not handled properly, it could lead to irreversible consequences.

Lu Jingchen searched for more information about this technology project on his computer. He opened web pages one after another, checking the development of similar projects at home and abroad, as well as the predictions of industry experts on this field. He still believed in the potential of this project, but Jiang Ciyou's opposition forced him to re-examine his judgment. He wondered if he could find a compromise solution that would both meet his expectations for the project and reassure Jiang Ciyou.

As time went by, the light in the office became dimmer and darker, and night was about to fall. Jiang Ciyou turned on the desk lamp, and the soft light sprinkled on the desk, illuminating her slightly tired face. She rubbed her temples, and her head hurt a little after thinking for a long time. She looked at Lu Jingchen and found that he was still busy in front of the computer with concentration.

Lu Jingchen felt Jiang Ciyou's gaze, he looked up, and their eyes met in the air. At that moment, they both saw complex emotions in each other's eyes, including persistence, doubt, worry, and deep love for each other. Although they had differences on this project, they both knew that their relationship was far more important than this project.

However, in this competitive and challenging business world, it is often difficult to balance love and career. The decision-making of this emerging technology project is like a huge test before them. They must find a balance between rationality and sensibility and make a decision that is beneficial to the development of the company without hurting each other's feelings.

Jiang Ciyou broke the brief eye contact and said softly, "Jingchen, let's stop here for today. We have been thinking about this for a long time and our minds are a little confused. Let's continue discussing this project tomorrow."

Lu Jingchen nodded, turned off the computer, and stood up. He walked to Jiang Ciyou's desk, looked at her and said, "Okay, Ciyou. I hope we can have a new idea tomorrow."

Jiang Ciyou also stood up, and they walked out of the office together. The lights in the corridor were a little dim, and their figures were stretched out in the light. They didn't speak, but just walked silently, each immersed in their own thoughts.

The elevator slowly descended, and Jiang Ciyou and Lu Jingchen stood in the elevator. The air around them seemed to freeze. When the elevator reached the first floor, they walked out of the elevator and headed towards the parking lot. The night wind was a little cold, blowing on them, making them shiver.

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