Chapter 164 Career Development Direction

The conditions in Shanghai are much better than back home, and Jiang Huan's family is much more powerful than his.

Tao Ying was already an older mother, and in an era when medical facilities were not very advanced, she was still afraid.

"Wife, are you going to stay here to give birth?" Jiang Huan was deeply moved, feeling that his wife must care about him, otherwise why would she give birth by his side?

Tao Ying could tell from Jiang Huan's bright, sparkling eyes that he was imagining things again.

“Yes, I want you to be there for the birth, and I especially want the father to be the first to hold the baby after birth,” Tao Ying said without even blinking.

"Wife..." Jiang Huan immediately hugged Tao Ying, deeply moved.

He knew his wife cared about him; how could she not care about him? He knew he was more important to her.

"Chunni's child was almost switched this time, it was really dangerous." Tao Ying sighed softly.

"What happened?" Jiang Huan asked nervously.

Tao Ying recounted the whole story to Jiang Huan.

"How was it handled? I'll go call Leader Yang Lin." Jiang Huan's face was serious.

"That couple got fired from their jobs, and the child's grandmother had a stroke. That's it," Tao Ying said softly.

"Okay, next time something like this happens, call me. I'm the child's grandfather. You don't have to rely on yourself for everything." Jiang Huan was very dissatisfied that Tao Ying only told him this now.

I feel that I am dispensable to my wife.

“Yang Lin can handle it himself, and the child is fine. I didn’t want to tell you so you would worry. Let’s not talk about this anymore. Has the house been cleaned? I can’t stand the smell right now.” Tao Ying said as she walked into the house.

“It’s been cleaned up. It’s been spotless the whole time. The duvet cover was just changed, and the quilt has been aired out for three days,” Jiang Huan said quickly.

He followed closely behind Tao Ying, his whole body tense.

"What are you doing?" Tao Ying turned around and saw Jiang Huan following behind her nervously.

"I'll protect you a bit," Jiang Huan said, rubbing his nose somewhat awkwardly.

"I'm still very agile. You can't even tell I'm pregnant. I can still run and jump," Tao Ying said, about to demonstrate.

"My little darling, let's calm down, you scared me half to death." Jiang Huan picked Tao Ying up the moment she was about to run away.

My heart was pounding with fear. My wife is never like this usually. Why has her personality changed so much since she got pregnant?

"Who's your little ancestor? I'm three years older than you," Tao Ying teased Jiang Huan on purpose.

She wrapped her arms around Jiang Huan's neck and looked at him with a smile on her face.

“But it can’t be our ancestors, can it? Is that reasonable?” Jiang Huan looked at Tao Ying helplessly.

"Who are you calling old?" Tao Ying immediately retorted with a stern face.

"I was wrong, honey," Jiang Huan quickly admitted.

"Then where did you go wrong?" Tao Ying asked again.

Jiang Huan "..."

"Wife~" Jiang Huan tried to beg for mercy.

"Okay, I forgive you." Tao Ying couldn't help but laugh out loud.

Jiang Huan carried Tao Ying into the house, diligently fetching water and serving her to wash her hands, face, and feet.

When it's time for dinner, I tie on my apron and head to the kitchen.

"Chef Jiang, what delicious food are you planning to make?" Tao Ying asked jokingly.

"I haven't been idle lately; I've learned several dishes from the cooks," Jiang Huan said confidently.

An hour and a half later, Tao Ying saw the stir-fried garlic sprouts with pork and twice-cooked pork on the table and immediately gave Jiang Huan a thumbs up.

"This is so delicious, Jiang Huan! You really have a talent for cooking. How can someone be so amazing? You learn everything so quickly!" Tao Ying praised loudly and ate heartily.

"Eat slowly, eat slowly. If you like it, I'll make it for you every day." Jiang Huan was so pleased with Tao Ying's coaxing that he quickly put food on her plate.

"That won't do, I can't bear to." Tao Ying couldn't possibly let Jiang Huan cook every day.

Jiang Huan is indeed very busy, and holds an important position.

"Then I'll make it for you when I have time." Jiang Huan was so coaxed by Tao Ying that he didn't even know his own name anymore, and he just felt full of energy.

By evening, Tao Ying could feel that Jiang Huan's entire body was tense.

"What's wrong with you? Did you sleep with a tree?" Tao Ying patted Jiang Huan's stiff shoulder in confusion.

"Honey, I'm afraid of bumping into the child," Jiang Huan said nervously.

"It's okay. If you're scared, go sleep in that room. I can't sleep well either if you're like this. Besides, you're always a very quiet sleeper." Tao Ying patted Jiang Huan's arm and snuggled affectionately into his arms.

Jiang Huan tried to relax his body and gently hugged Tao Ying; it was impossible for him to go to that room by himself.

With a wife around, who would sleep alone?

Tao Ying stayed with Jiang Huan for a month, and then, amidst Jiang Huan's constant anxiety and instructions, she drove alone to Shanghai.

Before Tao Ying went to Shanghai, Jiang Huan made a special phone call to Sun Cuiping, asking her to take care of Tao Ying.

Even if Jiang Huan hadn't said anything, Sun Cuiping would have done the same thing.

They packed their things and went directly to Tao Ying's house.

Upon hearing that Tao Ying was coming to Shanghai, Old Madam Jiang couldn't stay any longer and had her driver take her there.

So, just as Tao Ying arrived home, Sun Cuiping and Old Madam Jiang arrived.

"Mom, what brings you here? I was just saying I was going to visit you tonight." Tao Ying parked the car and hurried over to help Old Madam Jiang.

"Why are you helping me? I can walk very easily now. How about I give you a demonstration?" Old Madam Jiang said to Tao Ying with a smile.

"Mom, Mom." Tao Ying finally understood why Jiang Huan's heart was pounding.

The old lady is seventy-five years old this year, that's really scary.

"Just kidding. Aren't you tired after driving for so long?" Old Madam Jiang asked with a smile, holding Tao Ying's hand.

"I'm not tired, Mom. I'm feeling great right now." Tao Ying affectionately took Old Madam Jiang's hand.

Sun Cuiping, along with her driver and nanny, carried the items inside.

After instructing the nanny to prepare some things, Sun Cuiping herself brought a plate of fruit and sat down next to the two of them.

"Yingying, shall we have a daughter?" Old Mrs. Jiang looked at Tao Ying with pleading eyes.

"Mom, this doesn't seem to be something I can decide." Tao Ying looked at Grandma Jiang in shock.

Although I don't have much of a feeling about having a boy or a girl.

But the old lady can't just force herself to have it; this isn't a wish that she can choose.

"Mom just wants a sweet and soft little granddaughter. We already have a bunch of boys in our family, and even Jiang Yiqiao's son is a brat." Old Madam Jiang's voice was full of grievance.

I have no idea whether I've stirred up trouble or what.

Even by the time they reached their great-grandchildren, they still couldn't have a daughter.

And that's why Jiang Yiqiao got married.

Jiang Yizhou, the son of Jiang Yu, is already twenty-five years old this year, and he still doesn't have a girlfriend. He's always busy and you can hardly ever see him.

Jiang Yifan is only twenty years old this year and is still in school, so we can't rush him.

Jiang Shuo's son, Jiang Yihe, is twenty-two years old, and Jiang Yihai is eighteen. They can't be rushed either.

Just thinking about Grandma Jiang makes me angry; none of them are of any use.

"Mom, doesn't Jiang Jiang have a daughter?" Tao Ying couldn't help but ask.

Tao Ying hadn't seen Tang Jiao much, but Tang Jiao told her that Old Madam Tang doted on her like the apple of her eye.

Although the little guy is a bit spoiled, he is very well-mannered.

She's so likable, there's no reason why an old lady wouldn't like her.

"Don't mention that old hag from the Tang family to me. That heartless woman always brags to everyone how wonderful her eldest granddaughter is, but she guards against me like a thief. Now, Jiaojiao doesn't even know how many wrinkles her grandma has on her face." Old Madam Jiang was trembling with anger.

Tao Ying “…”

"Yingying, we're having a daughter this time. How about Mom takes care of her? It won't interfere with her getting along with her older brother and sister," said Madam Jiang, holding Tao Ying's hand.

“Okay, Mom, if it’s a daughter, then please take care of her.” Tao Ying agreed with a smile.

There really isn't anyone in my family who can take care of the child anymore.

Yang Chenxi alone is enough to keep the whole family busy.

Furthermore, Tao Ying plans to gradually shift the focus of her career to Shanghai.

Chun Tao will be taking the college entrance exam in a year, then we can consider transferring.

Tao Chenyang's school situation has improved, but the only ones facing some difficulties are Wang Chunni and Yang Lin's family.

However, I can help Chunni if ​​she wants to come along.

"Then it's settled. Mom will give all her savings to my eldest granddaughter." Old Madam Jiang thought it was wonderful.

I'll raise my eldest granddaughter to be chubby and rosy-cheeked, which will infuriate Old Mrs. Tang.

Tao Ying and Sun Cuiping exchanged a glance, both seeing the helplessness in each other's eyes.

"Second sister-in-law, you seem to have lost a lot of weight." Tao Ying had only a chance to speak to Sun Cuiping after she had appeased Old Madam Jiang.

"I've taken on a role as a deity this time, and I'm going to lose a few pounds to look better on camera," Sun Cuiping replied softly.

"Yingying, I went to see Cuiping's performance, she danced so well!" Old Madam Jiang couldn't help but praise.

"Yingying, you have no idea, now the whole compound knows that Mom has a famous actress as her daughter-in-law. Mom even paid for tickets to invite people to see my stage play." Sun Cuiping was completely dumbfounded.

I don't know why, but as I got older, the lukewarm relationship between my mother-in-law and daughter-in-law suddenly improved.

I really don't know what to say.

I was flattered and a little overwhelmed.

"Really? Mom, you're such a good mother-in-law." Tao Ying couldn't help but praise.

At this point, being a performer is not a good profession.

Madam Jiang is truly a very good person.

"Of course, she's always been the best mother-in-law. Shall we eat at home today? Or should Mom treat us to a meal out?" Old Madam Jiang loves being praised, especially by her daughter-in-law.

In the entire compound, whoever is lucky enough to have three dutiful daughters-in-law is truly blessed.

"My second sister-in-law has bought so many groceries, let's eat at home." Tao Ying prefers Sun Cuiping's cooking to eating out.

The taste is just as good as what you get outside, but it also has a touch of homey warmth, care, and love—it's a unique flavor.

“Okay, then let’s eat at home. Mom will treat next time. Yingying, let’s go to the hospital for a check-up tomorrow. I’ve heard that medical care is very advanced now and can tell whether a child is healthy or not, and whether they are lacking in nutrition,” Madam Jiang said softly to Tao Ying.

“Okay, let’s go take a look tomorrow.” Tao Ying nodded.

"Yingying, are there any dietary restrictions now?" Sun Cuiping, feeling a little itchy to show off her skills after hearing what the two of them said, said she wanted to demonstrate her cooking.

"Sister-in-law, I want to eat sweet and sour fish, spicy diced chicken, boiled sliced ​​pork, and some green vegetables." Tao Ying ordered without any hesitation, her mouth practically watering as she spoke.

Tao Ying had been thinking about Sun Cuiping's skills for a long time.

“Okay.” Sun Cuiping loved it when Tao Ying ordered the food.

This is much better than me eating whatever you cook.

"I'll go help out too." Infected by the two of them's emotions, Old Madam Jiang said, and was about to get up.

“Mom…” Sun Cuiping quickly grabbed Old Madam Jiang’s arm, about to refuse.

"Mom, let's help you with the cooking, so the food will taste even better." Tao Ying interrupted Sun Cuiping and affectionately took Old Madam Jiang's hand.

Tao Ying could tell that although the relationship between her second sister-in-law and mother-in-law had improved a lot, their interactions were still rather stiff, as they were both too polite to each other.

They're all very nice people; we'll get to know each other better if we spend more time together.

“Okay, then you two will follow my instructions in a bit.” Sun Cuiping immediately understood what Tao Ying meant.

Upon seeing this, the nanny went out and helped the driver tidy up the small garden outside.

Tao Ying and Old Madam Jiang helped pick vegetables together.

The three chatted and laughed, and their relationship grew much closer over the course of the meal.

"Mom, why don't you go home with the driver and nanny tonight? I'll stay here with Yingying; I'm worried about her being alone." At seven o'clock in the evening, Sun Cuiping said to Madam Jiang.

"Okay, Yingying, we can have our nanny come to your place from now on, or you can move back home." Old Madam Jiang was still quite worried about Tao Ying.

Although the reaction is not significant now, it's always better to take precautions.

"Mom, let the nanny come to my place. You asked me to train two nannies for you, so I won't go back to live here. I have to go out all the time, and it's too inconvenient for me to stay at home." Tao Ying didn't stand on ceremony.

The Jiang family's old house already has three nannies, so transferring one over isn't really a big deal.

"Okay, Mom will go back and find it for you." Old Madam Jiang happily agreed.

The next day, Tao Ying went to the film and television company here and stayed for a few days. She found that there were no major problems with the operation.

Everything is moving in a positive direction.

So they started preparing to establish a headquarters.

Currently, the projects under my name are too messy, too varied, and involve too many aspects.

Therefore, only one head office can be established, and then each head office can be responsible for the subordinate companies.

My company is starting to resemble a family business.

Although it was agreed that Wang Baomin would be in charge of the entire logistics company, supervision was still required.

There are also film and television companies and Dow, which currently lack good professional managers.

Wang Chuntao hasn't grown up yet, but her career is developing too fast.

I'm already starting to feel overwhelmed.

It was only because we caught the wave of the times that we benefited; otherwise, something terrible would have definitely happened.

Therefore, the most important thing now is not development, but stability.

After spending more than a month in Shanghai, Tao Ying wrote down a mature plan based on her overall ideas.

With the Lunar New Year just around the corner, Wang Baoshan has already started his winter vacation.

Currently, I'm busy at Dow Chemical with Wang Chuntao.

So Tao Ying decided to go back and hold a family meeting first.

Let's discuss the direction of our business development and what our five children think.

Instead of having one person make all the decisions.