"I understand, Godfather. Did Carlos tell you about the group company yesterday?" Zhang Hongmei didn't want to hear this heavy topic, so she changed the subject to the group company.

"I told you, I think this is a good idea, but why don't you become the CEO? So that if you leave later, your people can take your place?"

“Godfather, I did this to avoid conflict. I plan to run this company for decades. They are both top talents, so I don’t intend to place my own people in their positions.”

"Yes, you're not wrong to think that way. If you give up, they both understand what's going on, and it will be good for you and for your people."

"Hehe, I hope it lasts a long, long time."

"Let's hope so. If Wyatt tries to take the position of family head, you'll have to help him. If he really becomes the family head, it's not impossible for your cooperation to last a long time."

"Yes, I understand that principle, but I'm wondering if it would be inappropriate for Carlos to get involved."

"It's alright. You and Carlos are the head of the McCann family, and you're a young lady. The Roy family will take that into consideration."

"Hopefully this will help Wyattroy."

"It is of great help. Now the head of the Roy family is wary of Wyatt."

Zhang Hongmei shook her head. "Is power really that important? They're father and son, after all?"

"That's just human nature. You'll have to get used to it gradually."

The two finished their conversation and left the study. Annie was sitting on the sofa with Huang Meihua, watching TV.

"Hongmei, sit down and have some fruit. This watermelon is still in pretty good condition, isn't it?"

"It's fine. Where did you put it?"

“I had someone dig a cellar. The watermelons were picked before they were fully ripe and put in there, and that’s how they are now. Take a few back with you and let your family try them, but Xinyi and Ningning can’t eat them.”

“Sure, Cheng Guangxu and Zhao Haozheng will be very happy.”

After sitting for a while longer, Zhang Hongmei drove Annie home.

On the way, remembering what Beth had said, she decided that Zeng Zhongkang would have to accompany her every time she went out from now on. She also wondered if he could teach Annie some martial arts. But considering how much the young girl loved beauty, she decided to discuss it with Carlos first.

Annie's arrival made Shen Yunfang very happy. She promised her that they would have hot pot that night.

Annie was delighted and kept grinning. She lay on the bed, watching Ningning wriggle around, finding it all very amusing.

"Mom, Ningning is too fat. Grandma Wang, you have to feed Ningning less in the future, or she will grow into a big fat person."

"Hehe, okay, Grandma remembers. We absolutely can't let him become fat, otherwise Annie will dislike him and won't play with him anymore."

"Yes, I'm also afraid that I'll dislike Ningning." She sighed after saying that.

Seeing Annie sigh like a little adult, Wang Xinyi and Zhang Hongmei both laughed. So cute!

After lunch, Annie clung to Zeng Zhongkang like a puppy. "Uncle Zeng, can you take me and Mommy out to play? I can eat fried chicken this month, okay?"

Zhang Hongmei didn't say anything, she just looked at them and smiled.

Zeng Zhongkang simply couldn't resist the pretty young girl's persistent pleading. And seeing that Zhang Hongmei didn't seem to object, he finally agreed.

"Annie, we can go out and play, and we can eat fried chicken, but you have to take a nap, otherwise you won't have any energy in the afternoon. Wouldn't that make it less fun?"

"Mom, let's go to sleep!"

Cheng Guangxu went with them in the afternoon, but Cai Peilin refused to go no matter what, and even gave his friend a disdainful look.

Zeng Zhongkang was still outside; only the three of them went inside to play.

Annie had a really great time today; she never expected Cheng Guangxu to be such a good friend. Both of them were covered in sweat and didn't want to come out anymore. If it weren't for the temptation of fried chicken, they probably wouldn't have left for another hour.

The four of them had dinner at a fast food restaurant. Zeng Zhongkang could accept fried chicken, but he didn't like hamburgers. The two girls and Cheng Guangxu all drank cola, while Zeng Zhongkang drank milk.

I really dislike that herbal smell. Do foreigners use Chinese medicine too? The three of them seem to enjoy it so much, but I just can't bring myself to drink it.

After dinner, the three of them went shopping again, and each of them bought three sets of underwear and thermal underwear, and of course, they also bought some for Cai Peilin.

Annie and Zhang Hongmei both bought new thermal underwear. They also bought clothes for their baby Ningning, which Annie picked out, and of course, no one had any objections.

The four of them got home at nine o'clock. Annie had a great time, but her family was waiting for them.

"Grandpa Zhao, why aren't you asleep yet? Is Ningning awake too? I bought him some clothes."

Zhao Hao squeezed in and said, "Annie, why don't you play with me? Look at those two, one of them can't even smile, and the other just giggles like an idiot. I'm so much better off, I'm the one you can play with the most."

"Uncle Zhao, do you have time?"

Everyone in the living room laughed. This was a revelation.

“Annie, you must stay here. I will make time for you someday.”

Annie gave Zhao Haozheng a disdainful look. "Call me when you have time. I'm not waiting for you!"

Miao Xinyue and Zhao Yuetong sat down next to Zhang Hongmei.

"Hongmei, would you come with us to buy clothes tomorrow morning? It's a rare get-together, and neither of us has any decent clothes to show off."

“Sure. We’ll go tomorrow morning. Annie has a great eye; let her be your advisor.”

"Hongmei, are we really going to integrate all the companies together tomorrow?"

"Yes, but your Baolig Trading Company won't be involved. Your shares are still there."

"Why?" Miao Xinyue really didn't understand.

"Because this will be our preparation for cross-border trade in the future, it is not appropriate to include it in the group."

"Oh! Hongmei has arranged everything for all ten of them today. They're quite happy. The men have all been assigned to field work, while the three women are in the office, mainly responsible for computer sales."

"Okay, who arranged this?"

"Zhao Haozheng arranged it with James. But James might not like Dong Yuping and the others very much."

"Let them adapt on their own from now on. You can give them a few pointers, but don't go too deep. They need to realize their own shortcomings. Besides, they'll learn from their mistakes; how can they understand things if they don't hit a wall?"

"Hongmei, are you saying you're going to let them get away with it?"

"We can't be lax about the company's business. We can't tolerate mistakes, but as for their private affairs, let them be. Let's see if they get too cocky!"