Aunt Tian couldn't help but laugh out loud, "Miss Yan does indeed prefer drinking yogurt."

Yan Chengcheng's love for yogurt has reached the point where she drinks it like water. Hu Jingxin downstairs even bought a small refrigerator specifically for her to refrigerate yogurt.

Aunt Tian came over to help organize their purchases. When she saw the "Jiang Li Ji" snacks they had bought, she said, "Miss Li, didn't you say you didn't eat these?"

Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jia were both stunned. "We don't eat these? Who said that?"

Aunt Tian was dumbfounded. "Every time the company releases a new product, Mr. Fu would have someone send a portion to our home. Last time, Mr. Zhong said that since you weren't eating them, he took them all and told me to send all the new products to him from now on..."

Aunt Tian became nervous. They had such a good relationship with Zhong Yuan that she never imagined he was just making things up and lying.

Utterly speechless!

Jiang Xiaoli angrily ran downstairs carrying a baguette.

Before leaving with her, Zong Jia comforted Aunt Tian, ​​"Don't be nervous, it's alright."

"Ding dong ding dong ding dong ding dong—" She pressed the doorbell many times in a row.

Zong Jiayu stopped her, saying, "Maybe he went with Hu Jingxin and the others back to school and isn't home."

She rang the doorbell again and again, but still no one answered.

"Hmph! When Yuan-ge comes back, I'll make him pay!" She said fiercely and pressed the elevator button.

The elevator came up from the first floor, and as soon as the door opened, Zhong Yuan's smiling face appeared.

"Hey, Brother Zong, Little Pear, you've come looking for me? Ouch—Little Pear, why did you hit me!"

Jiang Xiaoli tapped him several times with her baguette, yelling, "Brother Yuan, you little snack thief, you're going to get yourself killed!"

Zhong Yuan clutched his head, completely bewildered. "What? A little thief stealing snacks—"

His voice suddenly stopped.

Jiang Xiaoli tugged at his scarf and said, "You lied to Aunt Tian that Ayu and I don't eat those snacks!"

Zhong Yuan forced a smile, "Hehe, Little Pear, calm down, calm down, I'd completely forgotten about it..."

Zong Jiayu chimed in from the side, "If Xiaolizi and I hadn't gone grocery shopping today, how long would it have taken us to find out about this?"

Zhong Yuan took out his keys and opened the door. "Hey, let me explain!"

He gestured for them to sit down and explained, "This has been going on for a long time. Last time, Fu Zi's R&D center developed some new product and bragged to me for ages about how delicious it was. But when I asked him for some, he said they were out of stock!"

I saw it when I went up to your house and took it. I never thought Aunt Tian would take my casual remark seriously! I always thought it was specially for me…”

Jiang Xiaoli said angrily, "Brother Yuan, do you know how I felt when I saw two whole shelves of products in the supermarket today that I had never seen before?!"

Zhong Yuan quickly raised the white flag, "Alright! It's all my fault! Little Pear, tell me what you want to eat, I'll get it all to make up for the trauma you've suffered!"

She pouted, "I just want my snacks!"

Zhong Yuan poured her a glass of water. "Little Pear, take a rest, let's go to the supermarket. Pick whatever you like!"

Zong Jiayu smiled helplessly, "Alright, Little Pear, don't be angry. Let's forgive him this time. Da Yuan, you mustn't do that again next time!"

“There will absolutely be no next time!” Zhong Yuan assured him.

Hu Jingxin's voice came from the doorway, "What do you mean there will absolutely be no next time?"

Jiang Xiaoli immediately began to complain, "Xin Xin, you have to do something about Brother Yuan! He..."

Hu Jingxin was speechless after hearing this. "I was wondering why your snacks were always the newest ones. Turns out they were for Xiaoli!"

She took Jiang Xiaoli's arm, "Xiaoli, I'm so sorry, I ate most of those snacks..."

Jiang Xiaoli rubbed her temples as she looked at the two foodies. "Knowing you two is truly my blessing!"

"Haha," Hu Jingxin said with a laugh, "Xiao Li, I have some good news to tell you!"

"What good news?"

“It’s about funding the research group at Shanghai University!” Hu Jingxin said. “Last time, I re-communicated with them as you suggested, and my mom told me at noon that they agreed to the new plan. If they achieve research results, they will sign an exclusive licensing agreement with Xingyun Daily Chemicals.”

Jiang Xiaoli raised an eyebrow. "It seems the leader of this research group is a money-grubber. I reckon the licensing fee won't be low."

Hu Jingxin smiled slightly, "I had someone conduct an in-depth investigation into this research direction, and the research group at Shencheng University is indeed the one with the fastest research progress and the most likely to achieve results in this field."

If this experimental product proves successful, it will undoubtedly reshape the skincare industry. With it, "Starry Night Cosmetics" will be invincible. Therefore, no matter the price, we must acquire it.

Zhong Yuan was very familiar with the situation, and he was a little worried. "No one can say for sure about scientific research. Xin Xin, just to be on the safe side, I think you and your aunt shouldn't put all your eggs in one basket."

Jiang Xiaoli nodded in agreement. "Yes, Xin Xin, it's best not to be too aggressive with investments unless you're absolutely certain. Your grandfather and second uncle are eyeing Xingyun Daily Chemicals closely; they're definitely waiting for you and your aunt to make a mistake."

Hu Jingxin smiled and said, "A Yuan, Xiao Li, I know you're both doing this for my own good. Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. My mom has found another research group. Although the investment isn't large, the results are pretty good. Just wait for my latest good news!"

An idea suddenly popped into her head. She stood up and said, "I just remembered something. I'll go home first!"

Zhong Yuan called out from behind, "Little Pear, aren't we going to the supermarket?"

Zong Jia grabbed him, "Let's refill my snack cabinet later, let's go."

Jiang Xiaoli dialed a number again, "Dr. Pei, hello, this is Jiang Xiaoli. I wanted to ask about the new product you mentioned to me at my wedding a while ago. What's the progress of its development?"

Dr. Pei said happily, "Chairman Jiang, I was just about to report to you that we have found an ingredient that can replace Borecos. I named it J1. J1 has about 60% of the efficacy of Borecos!"

“YES!” She snapped her fingers happily and asked, “Dr. Pei, complete the entire J1 product line as soon as possible.”

"Okay, no problem!"

Seeing her hang up the phone, Zong Jia asked, "Little Pear, are you planning to cooperate with Hu Jingxin's factory?"

She nodded. "The ingredient Borecos is too expensive. Dr. Pei's high-end strategy has cultivated a group of high-end users, but the majority of the Chinese market is still at the lower-middle level. J1 has 60% of Borecos's efficacy. Such a product is enough to carve out a niche for itself among skincare brands that treat old formulas like family heirlooms."

Zong Jia nodded. "It seems that Xingyun Chemicals will soon be able to revive."

Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "After all, with Xin Xin's connection, it's a win-win situation!"