Seeing Shi Jing's troubled expression, Rong Yu restrained himself from laughing.
As he tidied up the refrigerator, he casually said, "Our research institute will be closed for two more days. I'll come and make you something to eat then."
"Huh? Wouldn't that be too much trouble for you?" Shi Jing asked, somewhat surprised.
"No, just consider it a chance for me to freeload a meal. I'll be spending the New Year alone anyway."
Shi Jing thought about it and realized it made sense. Since they were both spending the New Year alone, it would be more lively if they spent it together.
"OK."
After tidying up the refrigerator, Rong Yu washed his hands and rested. Shi Jing poured him a cup of hot tea and handed it to him before sitting down on the sofa next to him.
"Have some tea. You've been here to visit, and you're still so busy."
"Okay, thank you," Rong Yu said, taking the water glass.
"After the research institute closes for the holidays, will we still be able to stay there? What are your plans for the Lunar New Year?"
"Yes. The dormitories are still open, but the cafeteria will be closed for a few days, since the staff also need to celebrate the New Year." Rong Yu explained the situation of the dormitories and cafeteria during the holiday. "However, not all researchers will go back for the New Year. Senior Brother Sun will stay in Dingdu this year, so we might have a New Year's Eve dinner together."
"Senior Brother Sun? Sun Xiangnan?"
"Yes, it's him." Rong Yu nodded in response. "His research is in a critical experimental phase and cannot be stopped."
"I see." Shi Jing didn't find it strange.
Sun Xiangnan is the person in charge of the blood disease research project that Rong Yu previously facilitated the investment in. Ever since Shi Jing provided the investment, he has devoted himself to the research.
"Since none of you are going home for the New Year, how about we have a meal together? Sun Xiangnan and I haven't met yet, so we can get to know each other."
"What a coincidence." Rong Yu smiled. "Yesterday, Senior Brother Sun asked me if I wanted to treat you to dinner."
Shi Jing thought about it and realized it was indeed a coincidence. However, he decided against having the other party treat him; it was the end of the year anyway, and it was only right to meet with a business partner.
"It's settled then. I'll treat you to a meal when you have your day off in a couple of days."
Rongyu didn't argue with her about that, but instead asked about Shijing's other needs.
The year-end was busy, and time flew by. Soon it was time for the annual meeting.
This was Shi Jing's first time participating in a company event, and she took it very seriously. Although she didn't need to do anything herself, she paid attention to almost every aspect.
On the day of the annual meeting, she met with everyone in the company. Performances followed one after another on stage, while employees below clinked glasses and chatted.
It was a rare day of relaxation, with an unprecedentedly light and cheerful atmosphere. The occasional lucky draw further boosted the employees' enthusiasm.
After the annual meeting, the holiday will be approaching.
After all the bonuses were paid out and all the remaining tasks were completed, the company gradually began to close for the holidays.
Shi Jing also gave Miao Chen a holiday. As her assistant, Miao Chen didn't need to be on call all the time during the New Year, and she planned to take a good rest during the holiday.
Jing has been very busy lately, and only has time to rest when she's on vacation. In her spare time, she relaxes on the beanbag chair, reads books, and listens to music.
The weather was quite nice these past few days before the New Year. The weather in Dingdu was not as cold as in Beijing. Shi Jing was quite warm wearing only a light cotton-padded jacket when she went out.
She and Rong Yu arranged to have dinner together the night before New Year's Eve, and drove there right on time.
Sun Xiangnan was a slightly overweight man who wore glasses. He looked older than his age, with a receding hairline, and Shi Jing couldn't help but look at him again and again.
She remembered Rong Yu saying that this person was his senior brother, but she had never heard that the two were so far apart in age.
When Shi Jing arrived, Rong Yu called out to her, and Sun Xiangnan quickly got up to greet her. He didn't seem like an outgoing person, but he still tried his best to be friendly.
Shi Jing also highly values talented researchers, and seeing this, he quickly exchanged a few pleasantries with them. After the pleasantries, they all took their seats and began ordering food.
"Senior Brother Sun, Rong Yu said your recent research is going quite smoothly?"
“Yes, Miss Shi,” Sun Xiangnan replied somewhat reservedly.
"Senior Brother Sun, Brother Yu and I are friends, you can just call me Shi Jing," Shi Jing said, trying to get closer to him.
Sun Xiangnan looked at Rong Yu, his eyes questioning. Rong Yu nodded in response, and Sun Xiangnan felt relieved.
"The project is progressing smoothly, and the results from the petri dishes are all within the predicted range, so don't worry," Sun Xiangnan said. He was worried that Shi Jing might be dissatisfied with his research and affect subsequent investments, so he specifically mentioned that the project was progressing well.
Shi Jing smiled and comforted her, "It's good, but you don't need to worry. It's normal to take detours in research sometimes. Let's take it slowly."
"Yes, yes," Sun Xiangnan responded repeatedly.
Jing had already planned the hematology research project, and she was happy to continue investing after the initial phase was completed. Although it hadn't been long, through Rong Yu she knew that the other party was serious and rigorous in their research, even skipping the Spring Festival to reunite with their family in order to keep up with the research progress.
Shi Jing then reassured the other party: "I have already prepared the follow-up research funds for the project. You can focus on your research, but don't rush it, your health is the most important thing."
"Good, good." Sun Xiangnan smiled. "The first phase of research is relatively basic and not difficult."
Shi Jing listened and nodded with a smile.
What a genius says is not difficult is also something that ordinary people can only dream of.
She didn't know much about these things, nor did she interfere much. As long as she was sure the funds were being spent on research and knew the general progress of the experiments, that was enough for her.
After chatting for a while, Shi Jing finally confirmed that Sun Xiangnan was only six years older than Rong Yu, but was now an associate professor at Dingdu University. However, Professor Sun devoted a lot of energy to research, leaving less time for teaching.
As Shi Jing listened, she couldn't help but glance at Sun Xiangnan's slightly receding hairline, and then at Rong Yu's thick hair.
I'd heard that using your brain too much can lead to baldness, and now I've seen the real thing. I wonder if Rong Yu will end up like this in the future?
Seeing Rong Yu, such a handsome man, Shi Jing simply couldn't reconcile the idea of him being bald. Thinking about it, she couldn't help but shake her head; it was too unimaginable. She'd rather look at these strikingly handsome men now.
Because of this stunningly beautiful face, Shi Jing ate much more than usual during his meal.
Although she spent the New Year alone again, Shi Jing was in a good mood. On New Year's Eve, Rong Yu even came to her house and made her a lot of delicious food. In the evening, Shi Jing enjoyed snacking and watching the Spring Festival Gala alone, which was quite pleasant.
However, this pleasant situation only lasted for two days. On the morning of the third day of the Lunar New Year, Shi Jing suddenly received a call from Miao Chen, leaving him speechless for a moment.
She's trending on social media during the Lunar New Year! In the "social issues" section!
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