Barring any unforeseen circumstances, the cooperation between the two parties should proceed without any problems. Moreover, even without this cooperation, Tang Xiaoxiao is still Li Hao's savior. Given that Tang Xiaoxiao has stated that Han Yunqi is her friend and hopes that everyone will take good care of her in the future, the Li family will not mind giving her this face.

It's just transportation; it doesn't matter who I do it for.

Therefore, Han Yunqi's company business was progressing very smoothly. After that, clients who contacted him on his own would think more highly of him after learning that he had cooperated with Shengli Group, and the probability of successfully negotiating deals was very high.

This clearly demonstrates just how important personal connections are in the Chinese market.

After reassuring Han Yunqi, who was unable to celebrate her birthday due to being busy and having an unclear identity, Tang Xiaoxiao hung up the phone and began preparing ingredients with great enthusiasm.

That's right, the iron pot stew she's been craving is finally going to be served tonight.

I drove out pretending to go shopping, but actually took out a plump young rooster and a white goose that I had already slaughtered from my space. I blanched them together with two ribs to remove the fishy smell. After sautéing scallions, ginger and garlic, I added the blanched meat pieces, star anise, hawthorn and other spices, a little soy sauce and dark soy sauce for color, stir-fried them evenly, added boiling water and covered the pot.

Split firewood burns under the large iron pot, crackling occasionally. The meat is simmered over a low flame for several hours until it is tender and melts in your mouth.

Iron pot stew is a rustic delicacy made primarily by cooking over a wood fire. The preparation process is not complicated and does not require many seasonings.

The main dish was this big pot of stewed meat, along with several side dishes and a fruit platter. The birthday cake was also baked by Tang Xiaoxiao herself; it wasn't too fancy, but the ingredients were top-notch, and it tasted even better than those bought from a bakery.

The cake was baked in the morning, and the side dishes and fruits were simple. After putting the lid on the pot, Tang Xiaoxiao didn't have much to do. It was a little after four in the afternoon, and it would be dinner time in about two hours.

Tang Xiaoxiao took off her apron and walked out of the kitchen. In the living room, Tang's parents were watching TV, and Tang Xinxin and Xuanxuan were playing with the cat, with Tang Xinxin holding the little German Shepherd in her arms.

Tang Xiaoxiao named the German Shepherd puppy Black Panther because it had a small ring of yellowish-brown fur on its forehead, like a leopard's spots. Giving it such a majestic name was also a way of hoping it would grow strong and healthy.

In the morning, Tang Xiaoxiao had already removed the gauze from its hind leg. To her surprise and not entirely unexpectedly, the black panther's injury was recovering very well. Clearly, the spiritual spring water had taken effect. It was already able to stand up shakily, although its hind leg was still a little weak. It would probably be fully recovered in a few more days.

Tang Xinxin also loves small animals. She has never kept any pets because she has no time to take care of them. When she saw the German Shepherd, she was overwhelmed with love and hugged it tightly.

When Tang Xiaoxiao came out, Tang Xinxin smiled and said, "Thank you for your hard work, birthday girl. You have to cook and serve us on your birthday."

Tang Xiaoxiao pouted and said, "If you feel bad about it, you can wash the pots later."

Dishwashers can only wash dishes; large iron pots and pans still need to be washed manually.

"Oh dear, my back suddenly hurts a bit. Honey, come and massage it for Mommy." Tang Xinxin suddenly became a drama queen, slumping weakly onto the sofa.

Her acting was so fake that even her own daughter, Xuanxuan, couldn't be bothered with her.

The two sisters bickered daily, while their parents watched with smiles, creating a harmonious atmosphere.

Tang's father's phone rang at that very moment, which was extremely inopportune.