In mid-April, Quan Wenyan and Ruan Jiajia returned from sketching along the Yellow River and went home to say goodbye to them.
Ruan Jiajia hugged Jiang Xiaoli tightly, refusing to let go. "Xiaoli, I really can't bear to part with you."
She laughed and said, "Why are you two so clingy? You're back in less than three months."
While the two of them were being all lovey-dovey, Zong Jia and He Quanwen were discussing serious matters on the side.
Zong Jia introduced him, "Wen Yan, I recently recruited a group of outstanding programmers. With their addition, 'Arrow of Mystic Ice' will experience a qualitative leap. I'll be waiting for you to return to China!"
Quan Wenyan nodded in agreement, "Don't worry, I won't stand you up. There are still many things about China that attract me. I'll just consider this as earning living expenses for Jiajia and me here."
"Hahaha," Zong Jia laughed, "No problem, I guarantee you and Jiajia will have a very rewarding trip to China!"
"Then see you at our graduation art exhibition?" Quan Wenyan asked.
Zong Jia promised, "Yes! Xiao Li's health makes it inconvenient for her to travel by plane, but I will definitely come to support her."
The next day at the airport, after seeing them off, Jiang Xiaoli linked arms with Zong Jiayu and said, "In just one week, we've seen so many people off."
"Yes," Zong Jiayu sighed, "but parting is for a better reunion, and we will all meet again soon."
She nodded. "Ayu, my job is stable for the next three months. Could you talk to Mom for me? I want to go back to the company."
Zong Jia hesitated for a moment, but still went along with her, "After tomorrow's prenatal checkup, if the doctor says it's okay, I'll help you persuade Mom. What do you think?"
"Okay!" She held up her little finger. "Pinky promise!"
"Hehe, okay, okay, pinky promise!"
...
This prenatal checkup coincided with the three-month mark when it was time to register for prenatal care. Director Zhou ordered a very detailed list of tests, and they didn't receive all the results until the afternoon.
After reviewing the test results, Director Zhou smiled and said, "Mrs. Zong, you and your child are both very healthy!"
Li Guizhi thanked him repeatedly with delight, "Director Zhou, thank you so much, you've really gone to so much trouble!"
"You're too kind, it's all I should do," Director Zhou said with a smile.
He pointed to the ultrasound image and said, "Look, the baby is developing very well. You can see that the family has taken good care of the pregnant woman."
Looking at the little bundle in the darkness, Jiang Xiaoli truly felt that she had become a mother.
She held Zong Jiayu's hand and said with a smile, "Look how tiny it is!"
Director Zhou explained, "From now on, the fetus enters its growth period, and the pregnant woman will gradually gain weight. It is essential to supplement nutrition, but not too much."
"Okay, we understand, Director Zhou, thank you."
After returning home from the hospital, Jiang Xiaoli leaned back on the sofa, kicked the calf of the person next to her, and then raised her chin in Li Guizhi's direction.
Zong Jiayu nodded helplessly and then slowly said, "Mom, Xiaolizi and I want to discuss something with you."
Li Guizhi asked directly, "Does Xiaoli want to go back to work at the company?"
Jiang Xiaoli chuckled and said, "Mom, you have such sharp eyes!"
"Stop flattering me!" Li Guizhi placed the freshly cut fruit platter in front of them. "Do you two think I can't see you making faces at me?"
"Mom~" she said in a spoiled tone, "Everyone says that you should avoid strenuous activity and take care of yourself during the first three months of pregnancy, but I've been staying at home obediently for so long. I'm so bored!"
Li Guizhi tapped her forehead, "You! You're such a worry!"
Jiang Xiaoli happily hugged her and wouldn't let go, "Mom, you agree, right?"
"What can I do if I disagree?" Li Guizhi complained. "This house can't keep you confined!"
She raised her hand and swore, "I promise that even if I go to work, I will pay attention to balancing work and rest and take good care of myself. If you don't believe me, don't you believe A-Yu and Cao Jie?"
Li Guizhi glanced at her and whispered, "That's true."
She smiled and waved to Cao Jie, who was eating melon seeds nearby, "Little Cao, come here, I have something to tell you."
She took out a small notebook, which was full of records of her daughter's pregnancy, from her taste preferences to her morning sickness.
Jiang Xiaoli glanced at it and was immediately filled with emotion, "Mom, you've gone to so much trouble."
Li Guizhi waved her hand, "Don't worry about it, I'm your mother! Go play somewhere else, I'm going to talk to Xiao Cao."
...
After spending the weekend at home, Jiang Xiaoli returned to work on April 20th, the day of Grain Rain.
She turned around in her familiar boss's chair, then nodded in satisfaction. "This feels more like it!"
Zhu Han smiled and said, "Chairwoman Jiang, you are truly a career woman."
She smiled and waved her hand, "I just can't stand staying at home. Tell me what big things have happened recently."
Zhu Han knew she would ask this question and prepared very thoroughly in advance. "The most important thing during this period is for a third-party agency to conduct an on-site review of the group's subsidiaries."
Jiang Xiaoli nodded and said seriously, "Tell me about the current progress."
“Okay.” Zhu Han blurted out, “The third-party review of ‘Jiang Li Ji’, ‘Jiang’s Investment’, and ‘Jiang Da Xia’ has been completed.”
There were no major violations or disciplinary issues at "Jiang Li Ji". There were just some minor problems at the factory that needed to be rectified. Boss Fu submitted a rectification plan, which has now been implemented.
Following the previous large-scale investigation of dispatched personnel, "Jiang's Investment" performed well in this review. There were only one or two issues with the personnel appointment procedures, which General Manager Fang has handled properly.
Because of the large number of stores, "Master Jiang" still had loopholes in its inspection system, even though General Manager Shao had established a strict inspection system. Three stores had problems with procurement, including the use of inferior products.
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