After the annual meeting of "Yujia Technology" on Wednesday, Jiang Xiaoli rubbed her temples and said, "I'm getting less and less fond of large gatherings with lots of people. It's giving me a headache."
Zong Jia and his secretary exchanged a few words before he led her away from the venue.
"Does coming out for some fresh air make you feel any better?"
She nodded. "Much better. Maybe it was because there were too many people and the air was stuffy."
Zong Jia asked to confirm, "Really? Are you sure we don't need to go to the hospital?"
Jiang Xiaoli laughed and said, "If you have to go to the hospital for every little ailment, the doctors will be swamped."
"Alright then," Zong Jiayu compromised. "I'll take you home first. If you still have a headache, be sure to tell me."
"Yeah, don't worry, I'm not a masochist."
Zong Jiayu dropped her off at the entrance of "Heyuan" and returned to the company.
Jiang Xiaoli went downstairs, where Hu Jingxin, Chang Yue, and Yan Chengcheng were pushing their luggage and waiting for the elevator.
"Xiao Li!" Yan Chengcheng called out, "Did you just attend the 'Yu Jia Technology' annual meeting? Why did you come back alone?"
She helped them push their suitcases into the elevator. "Their company has been quite busy lately. Ayu just dropped me off at the entrance of the residential area and took me back to the company."
"Ah..." Hu Jingxin hesitated a bit, "Then what if I ask A Yuan to attend our annual meeting tomorrow? Does he have time? It wouldn't be good if it interfered with their work."
She quickly added, "They'll probably be done today, they'll definitely be here tomorrow!"
Hu Jingxin smiled again. When the elevator arrived, Jiang Xiaoli hadn't planned to come over, but Yan Chengcheng dragged her off the elevator.
She heard Yan Chengcheng hum softly without moving her lips, "Tonight I'm playing 1v2, are you sure you don't want to come and keep me company for a while?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled, then put her arm around her and went inside.
Looking at their luggage, she gossiped, "Are you three planning to stay in Kyoto for a few more days?"
Yan Chengcheng shrugged. "I don't mind. I'll stay a few more days. I was busy with exams and company matters before, so I didn't manage much. Now that the exams are over, I can't just leave everything to you and Zhiyi."
Jiang Xiaoli laughed and said, "You're not taking our CEO seriously at all!"
Yan Chengcheng pouted, "After all, with Chen Bai as a precedent, I think it's better to keep a close eye on her. Let's wait until Qian Yi has passed our thorough investigation before making any decisions."
Chang Yue nodded. "I also think we should be more cautious. Maybe it's like being bitten by a snake once and being afraid of a rope for ten years."
Hu Jingxin apologized, "I'm so sorry, ladies, I have to go back to Shanghai after the annual meeting tomorrow, my mom's..."
They all interrupted her, "Granted!"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Just go home and keep your aunt company. We've got you covered here!"
Yan Chengcheng hugged her and said, "Yes, Xinxin, you've been worrying about this for so long. Go back soon and spend more time with your aunt. Have you booked your plane ticket yet?"
They were chatting when the doorbell rang. It was Ren Zhiyi.
A look of emotion welled up in Yan Chengcheng's eyes, which made Jiang Xiaoli chuckle.
Hu Jingxin tilted her head and asked, "Zhiyi, didn't you go home? Why are you here so soon? Didn't you eat at home?"
Ren Zhiyi smiled and said, "My mom went out, and my dad went to another city to inspect goods today. I'm home alone."
Chang Yue moved aside to make room for her, "That's great, we can get together again tonight."
"Hehe." Yan Chengcheng looked at Jiang Xiaoli with a mischievous smile, "Whether we can get together depends on whether a certain married woman's husband will allow it, right?"
Jiang Xiaoli puffed out her chest. "Chengcheng, what are you talking about? You still have doubts about who's the head of my family?"
"Tsk tsk tsk." Yan Chengcheng used reverse psychology, "That's hard to say, it depends on who someone ends up with tonight!"
The other three all wore expressions of anticipation, but Jiang Xiaoli said firmly, "I'm sticking with you guys today, let's see who dares to say a word!"
Hu Jingxin grinned and gave her a thumbs up, "Little Pear is awesome!"
Chang Yue said with a smile, "Since it's just the few of us tonight, shouldn't we prepare some food? I've been packing my things back in the dorm since the exam this afternoon, and I'm hungry. How about you guys?"
Her proposal was unanimously approved by everyone.
Hu Jingxin suggested, "Xiao Li, I'm very unhappy that you went to hot pot with Chengcheng and Zhiyi on Monday without inviting me and Xiaoyue. You decide what to do!"
Jiang Xiaoli frowned. "Shall we go out to eat? There's not much food in your fridge, just beer and drinks!"
She pouted and said, "But I don't want to go out."
Jiang Xiaoli was speechless. She sighed and stood up. "Alright, someone come with me to beg for alms."
She took Yan Chengcheng home first to get the hot pot base from "Jiang Li Ji".
Li Guizhi and Aunt Tian helped her rummage through the refrigerator. "Oh dear, your Uncle Xiao came over yesterday and took all the beef rolls!"
She opened the bag, saying, "Just throw in whatever you think you can use for hot pot."
Leaving her home, bypassing the 27th floor where she, Zong Jia, and the fire were kept, they arrived at the Xiao family's residence.
Xu Feng said apologetically, "Haha, we haven't had time to go to the supermarket to restock since it snowed today, but I have some freshly fried crispy pork here, you can take some down with you."
Just when the two women thought their alms-seeking attempt was doomed to fail, their father became their savior.
He opened his large refrigerator and said, "Little Pear, take whatever you want!"
Fu's father loves to eat, so Da Fu hired a housekeeper for him. He orders food at home every day, and the house is always overflowing with ingredients.
He also very enthusiastically handed them a fish, saying, "Xiao Li, I caught this myself a few days ago. I'll have Xiao Wang clean it up and take it down to you!"
Jiang Xiaoli smiled and said, "Thank you, Uncle Fu!"
They had a very fruitful haul at Dafu's house, and the two of them returned home laden with their purchases.
Hu Jingxin couldn't help but say, "I think we should try to live together as much as possible in the future. Look how convenient that is!"
Yan Chengcheng, a participant in the alms-begging campaign, nodded repeatedly, "It's really convenient. If we lived together, I would take turns coming to your house for meals every day!"
Chang Yue laughed heartily, "Chengcheng, why are you only thinking about mooching meals? You'll have to start a family someday, maybe we'll be the ones mooching meals from your house then!"
Yan Chengcheng pouted and thought for a moment, then retorted, "I think it's better to look forward to you guys sooner."
Upon hearing her words, Jiang Xiaoli and Ren Zhiyi quickly looked at Hu Jingxin and Chang Yue.
He breathed a sigh of relief when he saw that they didn't react.
The two became even more determined to keep an eye on Yan Chengcheng, that big mouth, tonight.
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