Jiang Xiaoli nodded in agreement, "Professor Tan, I agree with you on this point, but after so many years of opening up, too many people have gotten to where they are today by relying on their boldness and courage. As long as there are enough benefits, such things cannot be stopped."
Tan Xuanyi agreed with her statement, saying, "I understand the risks you are trying to avoid with this plan."
He handed the papers back to her, saying, "I've annotated them with my personal opinions. You can take a look, and I'll think about whether I have any better ideas."
Seeing the densely packed supplementary notes next to her notebook, Jiang Xiaoli solemnly thanked Tan Xuanyi, "Professor Tan, thank you!"
Tan Xuanyi took a sip of tea and said, "What are you thanking me for? I'm also working under your company's name now, so our interests are aligned. This is just my job."
She smiled and nodded, "Hehe, I understand. Then I'll give you a big red envelope at the end of the year!"
Tan Xuanyi sighed, "Thank you for helping my two wicked children with the money to buy a house."
"Oh, it's nothing. I just lent them some money, it's not like I don't have to pay it back," she said with a grin. "Besides, aren't you using me as collateral now?"
Tan Xuanyi laughed, "Do you think everyone is as generous as you, lending out hundreds of thousands of yuan without asking for interest?"
Jiang Xiaoli carefully put away the proposals and stood up. "You are far more valuable than that little bit of interest!"
Tan Xuanyi accepted her kindness, "Alright, that's settled then. Why don't you stay for dinner?"
She shook her head. "No, I still need to work on your plan tonight. You and Professor Ran should enjoy your time together!"
She opened the study door, and Ran Hui was picking vegetables in the living room. "Xiao Li, stay and try my cooking later!"
Tan Xuanyi, walking behind her, said, "This little girl is busy, don't keep her here, let's do it another day."
Jiang Xiaoli said apologetically, "Professor Ran, I've been quite busy lately. I'll definitely come over to try your cooking sometime. You'd better prepare well, I'm a picky eater!"
"Haha." Ran Hui wasn't angry at all. "No problem! I'll definitely prepare a feast to treat you, you picky little girl!"
Jiang Xiaoli went straight home after leaving the Tan family's house. Zong Jiayu had already prepared the meal and was waiting at home. "Did you go to Professor Tan's?"
She nodded. "I went over the plan with Professor Tan, and I'll show it to you later."
She looked around the empty living room. "Where are Brother Dafu and Brother Yuan?"
"Kyoto University."
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, "Great, let's eat faster, I just had a new idea."
Zong Jia put a piece of pork rib on her plate, saying, "Don't worry, we still have time for a meal."
Despite saying that, the two of them still ate faster than usual.
After the meal, Jiang Xiaoli took out the revised plan by Tan Xuanyi and said, "Take a look at this first."
Zong Jiayu turned on his computer and, while looking at the paper, quickly summarized the contents into a document.
Jiang Xiaoli watched his fingers fly across the keyboard, his eyes moving back and forth between the paper and the computer screen.
She couldn't help but recall a saying: "Men are most charming when they're working seriously."
She nodded in agreement.
Zong Jiayu read and summarized the four pages of content in less than an hour.
He pointed to the screen and said, "Little Pear, I think Professor Tan might not be very familiar with 'Yujia Technology' in this aspect, so his judgment is a bit conservative. We can strengthen our efforts in this area..."
Jiang Xiaoli instantly shifted her attention from the male beauty to the computer screen, "I think you're right, this part..."
The two went through the proposal point by point, and the discussion ended close to 10:30 p.m.
As they came out of Zong Jiayu's room, Zhong Yuan reminded them, "Little Pear, Auntie called earlier and said you two were talking about company matters. Auntie asked you to call her back when you're done."
Jiang Xiaoli immediately took out her phone and called Li Guizhi, "Mom, what's wrong?"
Li Guizhi said with a smile, "It's nothing. It's just that my apprentice, Xiao Liu, has been making good progress in his studies recently. I wanted to ask when you would be free to come to the shop and try his cooking."
"Well..." she thought for a moment, "I've been really busy lately, um... how about the day after tomorrow? It's Thursday, and I only have one class in the morning. Can I go over at noon?"
“Sure, why not!” Li Guizhi added with concern, “I called just now, it was only a little past 7 o’clock, and Xiao Yuan said you were discussing important matters. It’s almost 11 o’clock now. No matter how busy you are with work, you need to balance work and rest. Otherwise, I’ll move back home to keep an eye on things, you know?”
Jiang Xiaoli enjoyed her mother's concern. "Okay! I know, I'll take good care of myself. See you at noon the day after tomorrow!"
Li Guizhi muttered a few more words before hanging up the phone.
Zong Jia handed her a glass of water, "Is there something wrong with godmother?"
She took a sip of water. "It's nothing. Her apprentice, Xiao Liu, is doing quite well. My mom invited us to try his cooking and see how far he is from becoming a master."
Dafu was most interested in Xiao Liu. "Little Pear, I heard you made an appointment with Auntie for noon the day after tomorrow, right? I'll go too!"
Zhong Yuan laughed nonstop upon hearing this. He lazily patted Dafu and said, "What? You, this self-taught disciple, want to go and find fault with someone else's personally taught disciple?"
Dafu rolled his eyes at him. "I'm setting high standards and strict requirements. I can't let Xiao Liu ruin the reputation of 'Guizhi Restaurant'!"
Jiang Xiaoli and Zong Jiayu exchanged a glance and smiled. She said, "Sure, if you're both free at noon the day after tomorrow, come over!"
Zhong Yuan wasn't sure. "Oh dear, Little Pear, I've been so busy lately. We'll see how things go."
Zong Jiayu also said, "Yes, me too, but I'll try to make sure I have things arranged by Thursday."
Jiang Xiaoli quickly said, "No need, no need, it's just a taste test. There will be plenty of opportunities in the future. These are turbulent times, and company matters are more important."
Zong Jiayu smiled and patted her hair, "Don't worry, it's just a meal, we can arrange it."
"Okay then." Jiang Xiaoli didn't say anything more. "You guys get some rest. I'm going home to wash up and go to bed."
After she finished speaking, she turned and left, but a tail followed behind her.
She turned and tilted her head to look at him.
Zong Jia took her hand and opened the door to her house. "I've been too busy lately. It's more comfortable sleeping with Xiao Lizi."
Behind them came Zhong Yuan's cheers, and he mimicked Zong Jiayu's tone, hugging Dafu and saying, "Baby, I've been busy lately, it's more comfortable sleeping with you—"
Zong Jiayu locked him out of the room for his subsequent performance.
Jiang Xiaoli punched his chest with her small fists, "It's all your fault!"
Zong Jia smiled and grasped her fist. "Yes, it's all my fault."
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