Time flies. Grandpa Shen was discharged from the hospital on the last day of December. When Shen Jiazhou received the news, they had just arrived at the entrance of the annual meeting venue.
After replying "hello," he took the cake by the reins and led Wen Shuqiao and Cancan into the venue.
The annual meeting was held at a private clubhouse owned by a friend of Shen Jiazhou. The venue was beautifully decorated, and there was a live band playing music, making it a very lively event.
"My adorable baby!"
A familiar voice called out to Cancan. Cancan turned his head and a smile instantly appeared on his face. He quickly ran over and threw himself into the person's arms: "Auntie Xiaomiao!"
Miao Yi hugged him and said with a smile, "Oh my baby, it's been a while since I've seen you. You've become even more handsome and taller. Auntie can't even carry you anymore."
Can Can lifted her head from her arms and said with a smile, "Then let me hug Aunt Miao! I'm strong, I can carry her!"
Miao Yi pinched his chubby cheeks: "Good baby, Auntie brought you a New Year's gift, I'll give it to you later, okay?"
"Okay! Happy New Year, Aunt Miao!" Can Can chuckled twice.
The system said disdainfully, "Look at you, looking so silly."
Can Can snorted: 【I look exactly like you! You're silly too!】
The system snorted, about to retort, but then seemed to realize something and said somewhat seriously, "I... am not like that."
Can Can asked doubtfully: "Okay, if you say it's not, then it's not."
The system felt something was off, but then Can Can saw the familiar uncle and aunt, and went to greet them with the cake.
Miao Yi watched him cheerfully greet the others, then looked away and turned to Wen Shuqiao: "Shuqiao, Happy New Year."
Wen Shuqiao smiled and said, "Happy New Year, Little Miao."
Miao Yi sighed, "I've been so busy since I left that we haven't been able to meet up. How's your photography coming along?"
Although they never met in person, they would occasionally keep in touch on WeChat.
"When you have time, come and check it out?" Wen Shuqiao's eyes crinkled into a smile. "It should be satisfactory."
"Okay, but I'll have to wait until I finish my latest project." Miao Yi sighed, "I thought being a secretary was already busy enough, but now that I'm leading a project myself, I'm even busier."
She has to travel for work every few days, but she earns more money, and she enjoys it.
Seeing that they were chatting happily, Shen Jiazhou whispered to Wen Shuqiao, "I'm going to get back to work."
Wen Shuqiao glanced at him and nodded: "Go ahead."
Miao Yi raised an eyebrow almost imperceptibly, but returned to normal after Wen Shuqiao came to her senses.
She said, "Cancan has become much more cheerful."
Wen Shuqiao nodded. Can Can was not far away, showing off his puppy to the aunties and uncles he knew. In the past, he would have just hidden behind himself, looking at the others shyly.
"After spending more time with other children in kindergarten, she's become more outgoing and outgoing." Wen Shuqiao sighed, "She's always jumping around at home."
"That's good," Miao Yi said. "Kids should be active and lively."
After chatting for a while, Miao Yi asked again, "How's the renovation of your house going?"
"Construction will begin on the 6th. Since the Spring Festival is early this year, we can only demolish some unwanted walls first. The house is expected to be handed over by the end of April next year," Wen Shuqiao said. "Jia Zhou is keeping an eye on things for me, so we should get it on time."
Miao Yichang said "Oh": "President Shen is experienced, so there shouldn't be any problem with him keeping an eye on things for you."
Wen Shuqiao nodded, her gaze unconsciously falling on Shen Jiazhou, who was negotiating with someone not far away. After glancing at him, she looked away and asked, "What about you? What are your plans for the holiday?"
Miao Yi didn't miss her little trick. Hearing her question, he casually replied, "I'm planning to take my parents on a trip..."
Although Shen Jiazhou's company was not as large as Shen's, it still employed nearly seventy people.
Moreover, since leaving the Shen family, Shen Jiazhou has been very friendly and stable in temperament and mood, unlike when he was at the Shen family, when he kept people at arm's length and always had a stern face. Now that everyone is an "old colleague", they naturally won't let Shen Jiazhou off the hook!
After exchanging one glass of wine after another, Shen Jiazhou realized the group's malicious intentions and made an excuse to leave the crowd.
After searching for a long time, he finally found Wen Shuqiao and Cancan.
They were already seated, with Miao Yi next to them. They seemed to be having a good time chatting about something.
Shen Jiazhou walked over, and Miao Yi happened to stand up as well. Seeing him arrive, she asked, "President Shen, is it almost time? Should I have everyone taken their seats?"
Shen Jiazhou nodded: "Mm."
Their annual party didn't include any random games; it was just about eating and receiving red envelopes.
After finishing their meal, everyone went home and did their own thing.
Shen Jiazhou sat down next to Wen Shuqiao. Wen Shuqiao looked at him and asked in a low voice, "Are you alright?"
Shen Jiazhou seems a little tipsy.
Shen Jiazhou shook his head: "This is nothing."
He only had a few drinks. Although he doesn't drink often, his alcohol tolerance is well-known!
Wen Shuqiao blinked, then stared intently at his face.
Shen Jiazhou silently moved his face to the side, not letting her see.
Wen Shuqiao looked away, poured the lemon water on the table into a clean glass, and handed the glass to him.
Shen Jiazhou glanced down at it and protested, "It's sour, I won't drink it."
Can Can was sending videos to An An when she heard Shen Jia Zhou say this. She earnestly advised, "Uncle, the lemonade isn't sour. You should drink it. You're already quite drunk."
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