During the luncheon, Liu Chengzhu went to the private room to toast her, saying, "Chairwoman Jiang, I just heard your secretary relay what you said in the interview. I am truly grateful and hope that your words will bring great success to Jinbo mobile phones!"

Jiang Xiaoli said with a smile, "President Liu, we're in this together now. Your success is my success, and Jinbo phones are sure to sell like hotcakes!"

"Hahaha!" Liu Chengzhu's face was beaming. "Chairman Jiang, I'm so happy today! This Jinbo phone is the culmination of my years of hard work. It's like my child. Seeing so many people like my child makes me really happy!"

"More people will like it in the future!"

After exchanging pleasantries with Liu Chengzhu, Jiang Xiaoli asked Cao Jie, "What are the plans for this afternoon?"

Cao Jie replied, "President Li met with the owner of 'Spring & Summer Travel Agency' this morning to discuss the acquisition, and he would like to meet with you this afternoon to talk about it further."

She nodded and stood up. "Okay, let's go back to the company then."

Li Anting had been waiting at the company for a long time. "Chairman Jiang, I saw the news about the press conference. 'Jinbo Technology' is doing very well. It seems that Jinbo phones will definitely sell well this time."

Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "I hope so, otherwise the media will use my words to mock me for having no taste."

“How could that be? You’ve never misjudged anything!” Li Anting said, handing her the documents in his hand. “Chairwoman Jiang, please take a look. This is a list of all the fixed assets and tourism resources currently held by ‘Spring and Summer Travel Agency’.”

The document was only three pages long. After reading it, Jiang Xiaoli couldn't help but laugh. "An Ting, what do you think?"

Li Anting said somewhat helplessly, "Our 'Jiang Group' has a well-known reputation, so these people might be taking advantage of us."

She nodded. "It might be a difference in perspective. They think that the connections and resources they've painstakingly built up over many years are very valuable, but for us, it's just a small initial investment."

“That’s right,” Li Anting said. “We’ve already contacted two travel agencies, and I don’t think we’re suited to the acquisition route.”

It's not just the price that's unsuitable; their internal management also has significant problems, which are extremely difficult to correct.

Jiang Xiaoli thought for a moment and said, "We are acquiring existing travel agencies to save time. If there are too many troubles after the acquisition, we might as well start from scratch step by step."

Travel agencies and tourism platforms are both pushing forward, and recruitment is crucial. What do headhunters say?

Li Anting replied, "Now that most of the large travel agencies are state-owned enterprises, it is quite difficult to poach people. However, headhunters have already contacted several candidates, and I will meet with them during the New Year's Day holiday to discuss the details."

“Okay, as long as the people recommended by the headhunter are truly capable, don’t be afraid to offer high salaries. Right now, the most valuable things for us are talent and time.”

“Okay, I understand.” Li Anting asked, “Chairman Jiang, I contacted General Manager Zhong of Yujia Technology about the architecture of the tourism platform, but I haven’t received a reply yet.”

Jiang Xiaoli nodded. "I'll handle this."

She twirled her pen twice, "When is the year-end summary meeting scheduled?"

“January 12th,” Li Anting said with a smile. “Chairman Jiang, this year has been a bumper year for our group.”

For the past two years, "Jiang's Investment" had not been profitable and had been a bit of a drag on the company's performance. However, this year it has made a remarkable turnaround.

She smiled and said, "It's just an isolated incident, but it's definitely something to celebrate. This year's annual meeting will be more lively."

Li Anting agreed, "No problem, I'll arrange it."

After finishing their conversation, Jiang Xiaoli checked the time. "Alright, that's all for today. Let's get off work early and see you next year."

Li Anting was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Okay, see you next year, Chairman Jiang."

Back at Guantangju, red lanterns were already hanging on both sides of the streetlights in the community, and bright red Chinese knots were hung at the entrance of each villa.

The whole house was filled with joy and harmony.

This year marks the first year since the Jiang family moved to China. Under Qiao Xing'er's arrangement, Li Guizhi and Xu Feng have also joined her team to prepare for tonight's New Year's Eve dinner.

As soon as the car pulled up in front of her villa, Jiang Xiaoli heard her daughter crying loudly.

She felt a pang of panic upon hearing this and quickly got out of the car and opened the door to her home.

In the living room, Aunt Fang was holding and comforting Xiaoxiao, while Xiao Muyu and Jiang Chengle stood by like two quails, not daring to make a sound.

She casually tossed her coat aside, took the child from Aunt Fang's arms, and her daughter went from crying to laughing as soon as she was in her arms.

Aunt Fang said with a smile, "Xiaoxiao just missed her mother. Look, Miss Li is happy as soon as she came back."

Jiang Chengle could hardly believe his eyes. He, Xiao Muyu, and Aunt Fang had tried to soothe his little niece for a long time but to no avail. He was afraid that his little niece would cry herself sick.

But now he changes his attitude the moment he sees his own mother. That's incredibly fast!

He couldn't help but squeeze his niece's little hand. "Xiaoxiao, you little ingrate, have you forgotten who played with you all afternoon?"

Jiang Xiaoli sat down with the child in her arms. "Haha, maybe Xiaoxiao felt that she was too tired from playing with you all afternoon, which is why she cried."

Xiao Muyu was speechless, mainly because her knowledge in this area was too narrow.

Jiang Chengle muttered to himself, "I thought my Xue was already clever enough, but I didn't expect Xiaoxiao to surpass her. It's true that each generation is better than the last."

"Hahaha," Jiang Xiaoli laughed and asked, "How is Xue adjusting to the new school?"

Jiang Chengle chuckled, "Don't worry, it's fine."

After the Jiang family moved to China, all three of their children attended an international school in Kyoto.

Although this place only accepts foreign students, it is still in China, so the proportion of Chinese students is relatively high.

Jiang Qingxue has made many new friends at school and no longer talks about skipping grades.

She didn't give up on her favorite subject, math, and Jiang Xiaoli hired Shang Run as her tutor. The two worked together very well.

In the evening, the Jiang family, Jiang Xiaoli's family, and Xiao Jincheng's family gathered together.

Grandpa Jiang, dressed in a festive Tang suit, raised his glass and said, "This year is the first time our whole family has celebrated the Chinese New Year in China, which is very memorable."

As we approach the final year of the 20th century, I wish all my family and friends good health and all the best in the new year.

Let's all gather together again at the end of the year to welcome the new 21st century!

The event was divided into three tables, and the atmosphere was very lively.

Amidst everyone's laughter and joy, 1999 quietly arrived.