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Chapter 1219 Jiang Nan's Private Affairs

On the other side, after Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia arrived at the small conference room, their assistant knocked on the door with a stack of documents.

"Enter!"

"Director Liu, Specialist Jian!" The assistant placed the documents on the table and then said:

"Based on the criteria you provided, the resumes of qualified candidates are all here!"

"Thank you!"

"it is good!"

"Then I'll go out!"

"Go find it!"

After the assistant left, Liu Yingxia said, "We'll screen them once and then schedule another meeting. That's the solution you mentioned!"

Jane explained as she flipped through the documents:
"The collaboration with Dongling University is a very important step in expanding the local elements of our products, and the fields involved are so specialized that I don't understand many of them!"

"But you know, that young master won't take things lightly. We have to find a solution in the new plan!"

"That solves two problems!" Liu Yingxia said, counting on her fingers: "It solves both the problem of getting the new plan approved and the problem of finding a liaison at Dongling University!"

“Yes!” Jane nodded and said:
"By demonstrating feasibility and necessity from a small point, we can see that using this as a starting point to expand our understanding across the board is a breakthrough!"

"Let's start looking!" Liu Yingxia cheered and began searching through a large pile of documents.

"Dong dong dong~!"

"Please come in!"

"Mr. Lin!"

"Is Mr. Lin here to help?" Jane asked Lin Hao.

"I just came to visit and offer my condolences!" Lin Hao said casually.

“You came empty-handed!” Jane said scrutinizingly. “Last time you at least brought two cups of coffee!”

Watching them sift through a pile of documents, searching for someone who graduated from Dongling University and was involved in the university's research projects, Lin Hao shook his head and said:
"I initially thought this was a simple problem that could be solved, but I didn't expect that you would still need help in the end!"

"Isn't it a leader's duty to help employees when they encounter difficulties?" When it comes to verbal sparring, Jane has never been afraid of anyone.

"Dongling University is a prestigious university in the industry, and there are many people involved in VG, but it's hard to find employees who are directly involved in projects!"

“If you’re here to help, you can just say so. If you’re here to laugh at us, then please leave!” Jane said bluntly.

"Look at you, you have no patience at all!" Lin Hao shook his head and said with some disappointment:
“I just have some questions about your working methods. There are many quick and easy ways to find people related to the East Ridge University project.”

As he spoke, Lin Hao pointed to the documents piled up on most of the desk and said, "And you chose the least efficient method!"

Upon hearing this, Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia immediately put down the documents they were holding. Liu Yingxia asked anxiously:
"You have another way? Then tell me quickly, I'm so anxious!"

Lin Hao said calmly, "Which is more efficient: the entire HR department, a dozen or so people, searching together, or the two of you searching slowly?"

“I know the department probably thinks that using a large workforce is a waste of human resources and will delay other work. Can’t you find other solutions?”

"For example, the relationship between people is something that data and nothing else can replace. The person who understands people best is still a person!"

Lin Hao glanced at Jian Ai, then looked at Liu Yingxia, before saying calmly:

"For example, those people around you who are often overlooked, but who are actually very capable and have the best understanding of interpersonal relationships!"

Jane thought Lin Hao was talking about himself and felt that Lin Hao was a bit narcissistic, so she ignored him. However, she also felt that Lin Hao's strategy of using sheer numbers was not entirely unusable.

Liu Yingxia, however, was not so polite and bluntly stated:
"President Lin, the person you're talking about, who is both exceptionally capable and has the best understanding of interpersonal relationships within the company, you wouldn't happen to be referring to yourself, would you?"

"Sigh~!" Lin Hao sighed helplessly.

It's likely that Liu Yingxia sees Jia Kuan as nothing more than a pretty face, otherwise she would have risen to her current position while Jia Kuan remains stagnant, completely unaware of his efforts over the years.

However, Lin Hao was too lazy to point it out, and instead shouted outside, "Jia Kuan!"

Jia Kuan walked to the door, straightened his collar, and then it was time for him to show off his skills in front of everyone.

"For example, this person is our company's walking database!" Lin Hao praised without hesitation.
"So even if you spend three days and three nights searching here, it won't be as effective as Jia Kuan thinking for three seconds!"

Jia Kuan cleared his throat and then said unhurriedly, "There's no need for so long. Just tell me your name, and I promise I'll be there right away!"

"Stop talking nonsense and sit down to get down to business!" Liu Yingxia was too lazy to listen to Jia Kuan's ramblings and gave the order directly.

"Alright!" Jia Kuan sat down with a fawning expression, then blurted out:
"Go find Cheng Ye for this, the one in the technical department. Not only did he graduate from Dongling University, but he was also a classmate of the person in charge of this research project!"

"They were classmates and roommates, and had a really good relationship. When Cheng Ye got married, this person who led the group was even his best man!"

Upon hearing this, Jian Ai and Liu Yingxia's eyes lit up immediately. They hadn't expected to find it so easily. However, Liu Yingxia asked curiously:

"No, how do you know so much about Cheng Ye's affairs?!"

"I attended his wedding!" Jia Kuan said matter-of-factly, then added proudly, "I can't help it, I have a lot of friends and I'm well-liked!"

"Let's get down to business!" Jian Ai interrupted the boastful Jia Kuan and asked Liu Yingxia:

"There's no one named Cheng Ye here, but I vaguely remember the name. Is he one of the people we're optimizing this time?"

Upon hearing this name, Liu Yingxia's face immediately turned grim, and she said with annoyance:

"Yes, he was on the list of people to be removed from the job, but he's already completed the paperwork and left!"

Jane took a deep breath and, while packing her things, said to Liu Yingxia, "Try to contact him, and it would be best if we could meet today!"

“Okay!” Liu Yingxia also got up decisively, ready to contact Chen Ye.

Before leaving, Jian Ai glanced at Lin Hao and Jia Kuan, then said calmly:

"I'll remember this favor, Brother Kuan. I'll treat you to a meal later!" With that, he left the office with Liu Yingxia.

"Yes!" Jia Kuan nodded with a smile.

Lin Hao looked at Jia Kuan with disgust and said, "Look at your face, you're like a lapdog!"

"Do I have one?" Jia Kuan asked without any shame.

"What do you think?" Lin Hao said irritably, "You've completely disgraced us men!"

"Hehe~!" Jia Kuan didn't refute. After Lin Hao returned to his office, Jiang Nan followed him in and reported, "Brother Hao, the news has been released!"

"Has Dongling University replied to us?" Lin Hao asked.

Jiang Nan said with some helplessness, "The contact person from Dongling University still refused our invitation!"

"Okay, keep releasing information!" Lin Hao nodded and said.
"Let's hype up the topic of Ao Jun exploiting patriotism to deceive research institutions, obtaining the desired results, and then abandoning further research!"

Jiang Nan hesitated for a moment. She really didn't want Lin Hao to have a conflict with her father. If things continued, she felt that she might drift further and further away from Lin Hao.

But now Lin Haoming is deliberately going against her father, and he's aiming for mutual destruction—no, he's using a borrowed knife to kill someone.

Her father would definitely suffer in the end. She wanted to stop Lin Hao, but she didn't know how to bring it up.

Suddenly, she remembered what the HR department had said earlier: they had found someone related to the research director at Dongling University, and that person had already been laid off. His name was Cheng Ye, and it seemed that he had joined Xingyao!

So, was Lin Hao's plan premeditated, or was it just a coincidence?
"Brother Hao, I just heard from HR that they found the person connected to the person in charge. That person has been eliminated, but I remember that he has already been absorbed by our Xingyao!"

Lin Hao nodded, then looked at Jiang Nan and asked in confusion, "Yeah, what's wrong?"

"So, you deliberately went against President Wan of Aojun!" Jiang Nan said with certainty.

"Didn't I say that before?" Lin Hao said matter-of-factly.
"They've already bullied me, I can't just stand by and do nothing!"

"Wouldn't that make you spineless? Anyone could come and kick you while you're down!" Lin Hao knew Jiang Nan was about to break down, so he feigned confusion and asked:

"No, why do you seem a bit off whenever I mention President Wan? Judging from your tone, could it be that you have something to do with President Wan?"

Seeing Lin Hao's keen insight, Jiang Nan hesitated for a moment before finally making up her mind and saying:
"Brother Hao, I'd like to invite you to dinner tonight. I have something private I'd like to discuss with you!"

Seeing that Jiang Nan had finally put aside her concerns and was ready to express her opinion, Lin Hao calmly said:

"Alright, whatever your difficulties may be, we've known each other for so many years, and no matter what happens, I believe in you!"

There was nothing he could do. Although this girl liked him, she had never dared to take that step. Lin Hao could only help her confess as soon as possible, otherwise he might not be able to get any benefit until he bribed her.

"Thank you, Brother Hao!" Jiang Nan said gratefully.

In truth, she knew that Lin Hao must have guessed that there was something wrong with her identity, but he still chose to believe her, which moved her deeply.

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In the evening, Lin Hao and Jiang Nan went to a Western restaurant. The two sat facing each other, and Jiang Nan ordered three steaks and two cups of coffee according to Lin Hao's preferences.

"Brother Hao, I~!" Even though she had mentally prepared herself, Jiang Nan hesitated when she opened her mouth, afraid that once she said it, there would be no turning back.

Lin Hao noticed Jiang Nan's worry, so he smiled and said:

"Sometimes, when you encounter a situation where you are hesitant and don't know how to resolve a stalemate, you can take an unconventional approach. A simple and direct approach is often the best solution!"

"Because the more you hesitate, the more concerns you'll have, and the more things will likely go in a bad direction!"

"You should think of it this way: things have already come to this point, how much worse can they get! Right?"

"Look, I taught you another trick today, you should at least say thank you!"

Jiang Nan was taken aback for a moment, then said, "Okay, I've got it. I'll write it down in my notebook when I get back!"

"For so many years, you've always said you have a little notebook where you write everything down. Do you really have that little notebook?" Lin Hao teased with a smile.

"Yes!" Jiang Nan blurted out.

After Lin Hao interrupted her, Jiang Nan relaxed and then mustered up her courage to say, "Actually, there's something I've been keeping from you!"

“That’s normal, everyone has their own secrets!” Lin Hao said.

"I... actually, Wan Yaoming is my dad!" Jiang Nan said, mustering her courage. After saying that, she felt as if a heavy burden had been lifted from her heart, and she breathed a sigh of relief.

"No wonder!" Lin Hao feigned surprise, then exclaimed with sudden realization:
“I said that ever since you came to VG, you’ve always seemed a little awkward whenever Aojun Chuangda or Wan Yaoming are mentioned. I just didn’t think about it before. I thought you were probably not related at all. I never expected you to be father and daughter.”

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nan quickly said, "Brother Hao, although I am Wan Yaoming's daughter, I have never betrayed the company's interests!"

"I believe that!" Lin Hao said confidently. "You've followed me for so many years, do you think I don't understand you? If you really betrayed me, I would know, and you wouldn't have waited until now!"

After speaking, Lin Hao calmly took a sip of his coffee, and seeing Lin Hao's composure, Jiang Nan couldn't wait to ask:
"Don't you want to ask me anything?"

"No, what's there to ask!" Lin Hao said matter-of-factly.
"You haven't harmed my interests, and you might even have used your father's connections to help me, right!"

Jiang Nan smiled awkwardly, then said seriously, "Actually, there are some things I've been keeping to myself for a long time!"

“You speak, I’m listening!” Lin Hao said.

"Do you know why my dad's surname is Wan and my surname is Jiang?" Jiang Nan asked Lin Hao.

"Your mother's surname is Jiang, so you took her surname?" Lin Hao asked uncertainly.

"No!" Jiang Nan shook her head with a smile and said, "Actually, my dad is a really interesting person!"

"Did you know that he started out selling Chinese character cards?" Jiang Nan asked again.

"I know!" Lin Hao nodded and said.

Jiang Nan smiled and continued, "After he achieved some success, he started compiling the family genealogy to trace his roots. It is said that if we trace back to the end of the Qing Dynasty, our branch of the family should have the surname Jiang."

"Then when it came to me, he made me take the surname Jiang!" Jiang Nan said, somewhat speechless.

"Haha!" Lin Hao couldn't help but laugh and said, "Your dad's thought process is really interesting, he has a lot of humanistic spirit!"

"Brother Hao, don't be afraid to speak ill of him just because he's my dad!" Jiang Nan said, glancing at Lin Hao. "You've said a lot of bad things about him to me before!"

“Of course, I didn’t say a single word of those insults you said to him!” Jiang Nan added at the end.

Upon hearing this, Lin Hao's smile faded, and he asked somewhat uncertainly, "Did I say anything bad about him?"

"You even insulted him?" Lin Hao thought for a moment, then said with certainty:

"When have you ever seen a civilized person like me swear? Now, instead of talking about me, let's talk about you!"

Jiang Nan began to slowly recount her experiences to Lin Hao.

“There are three siblings in my family, and I am the youngest. My dad does love me very much, but he never spoils me!”

Jiang Nan proudly said, "When I was a sophomore, I was already earning my own living expenses, and I never missed a scholarship!"

"I was planning to study abroad, but I never expected to meet you!" Jiang Nan said, her eyes shining as she looked at Lin Hao.