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Chapter 1231 Party Invitation

"No, actually it's like this!" Noticing Jian Ai's pale face, Liu Yingxia quickly explained:

“If it weren’t for helping me, you would already be living a carefree life in Dali right now.”

"Anyway, the optimization plan is almost finished, and everyone is basically on the right track now!"

"I'm especially grateful for your help during this time!" Liu Yingxia said gratefully.
"To put it bluntly, without your help, I really couldn't have done this. Even if I had, I probably wouldn't have had a good ending!"

"So if you want to go back to Dali, you don't have to wait until the optimization plan is finished. You can leave anytime. Just let me know in advance, and I'll help you end the M3 process early!"

"We can't leave now. Let's wait until this optimization plan is finished!" Jian Ai was still conflicted.

However, Jane knew in her heart that she actually wanted to stay.

Liu Yingxia's heart skipped a beat. Could it be that she's going to try and take the HR director position from me?

Jian Ai's sudden change of heart made Liu Yingxia feel uneasy. Just now, when she advised Jian Ai to end the M3 process early, she really did have the ulterior motive of letting Jian Ai leave as soon as possible.

But she didn't expect the situation to turn around so quickly, because she knew that she was no match for Jane in terms of ability.

However, since they are best friends, this kind of thing can't be said openly, so she said with a smile:

"Okay, I actually feel more at ease with you!"

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Friday arrived before they knew it, and Jiang Nan brought the weekly report to Lin Hao's office.

"Mr. Lin, this is a brand influence analysis of VG in China, prepared by the marketing department!"

"This is the market share figure for the mid-to-high-end market compiled by the sales department, based on the last three years!"

"Overall, it's a downward trend!" Jiang Nan concluded.

"There's also a reply from the president's office that the R&D and innovation incubation departments have already been launched, with the R&D department set up in the Nanjing branch!"

"Very efficient!" Lin Hao nodded and praised.

"After these optimizations, coupled with the opening up of career advancement channels, everyone's enthusiasm for work has visibly increased, which is a good thing!"

"By the way, speaking of optimization, how is the optimization work progressing in the HR department?" Lin Hao asked as a last resort.

Jiang Nan placed the optimization schedule in front of Lin Hao and said:

"The optimization is nearing completion. There are still three domestic staff and six foreign staff left, and we expect to finish everything next week!"

"What about the merger between Star Glory and VG?" Lin Hao continued to ask.

Jiang Nan didn't even need to look at the documents; she immediately reported:

"The merger is underway and can be announced at any time. Should we wait until the optimization work is completed before making an announcement?"

Lin Hao thought for a moment, then smiled and said, "No need, we can just announce it to the public next Monday!"

"After all, this optimization work was originally intended to free up middle and senior management positions for people from Xingyao to take over!"

"Most of the optimization work has now been completed, and VG China has smoothly completed the merger. The remaining few people can't cause any major problems, so let the HR department optimize them slowly!"

Jiang Nan nodded, and finally said:
"The last thing is the Dongling University project. Cheng Ye expects it to enter the signing stage next week!"

"That's all the work for now!" Jiang Nan said, then looked at Lin Hao without saying a word.

"Very good!" Lin Hao nodded, then noticed Jiang Nan looking at him and asked somewhat curiously:

"What's wrong? Is there anything else?"

Jiang Nan put down the documents, then rested her chin on her hands and looked at Lin Hao with a charming smile, asking:

"Brother Hao, I've already prepared all the dishes needed for the housewarming party tonight, but are you sure you want to cook them yourself?"

"Hey, what are you saying!" Lin Hao rolled up his sleeves and said, "You underestimate me, don't you? Tonight I'll let you taste my cooking!"

"Great! Then I'll sit back and wait for the feast!" Jiang Nan said with a smile.

"What do you mean by 'sitting around waiting to be served a feast'? You really think you're a guest!" Lin Hao reached out and pinched Jiang Nan's delicate little face, then said in an annoyed tone:
"You're the future mistress of our house, so of course you have to help me prepare dinner!"

"Mmm~~!" Jiang Nan whimpered sweetly through her nose.

Hearing Lin Hao's words, Jiang Nan felt a surge of joy. She didn't dodge Lin Hao's hand and then said with a smile, "How about I go back and prepare now?"

Lin Hao glanced at the time, then smiled and said:

"What's the rush? There's still plenty of time. There are only a few of us, so making dinner won't take much time. We can just head back early later."

On the other side, Jane took out Lin Hao's invitation and hesitated whether to go to Lin Hao's house for a housewarming party that night.

Not far away, Liu Yingxia, holding a cup of coffee, approached Jian Ai and asked, "Are you going tonight?"

"Sigh, I haven't decided yet, I don't know if I should go!" Jane rarely showed a hesitant expression.

Upon hearing this, Liu Yingxia perked up and excitedly urged:
"Go for it! Why not? Bring out all the clothes you've been saving at home, like those over-the-knee boots and shorts. We should show some skin!"

Jane said, somewhat speechless, "Lin Hao isn't into that kind of thing!"

"I don't know, you'll have to ask you!" Liu Yingxia said meaningfully, "Xiao Jiang has already left!"

In fact, apart from Jian Ai herself not knowing, everyone could vaguely see that Jian Ai cared more about Lin Hao than before.

Especially Liu Yingxia, her best friend, was very aware of Jian Ai's changes and had long seen that she was unwilling to give up on Lin Hao and had the idea of ​​getting back together with him.

Liu Yingxia couldn't say anything, especially since Jian Ai had told her a few days ago that Lin Hao already had a new love interest.

So today she took the initiative to remind Jane, but that was all.

She was close to Jian Ai because her husband was Jia Kuan, and Jia Kuan's brother was Lin Hao, and Jian Ai and Lin Hao were husband and wife.

Liu Yingxia is Lin Hao's apprentice, and more importantly, she doesn't dislike Jiang Nan. In her opinion, Jiang Nan is much easier to get along with than Jian Ai.

Of course, the fact that Jiang Nan's abilities are not as strong as Jian Ai's is also one of the reasons why she prefers Jiang Nan.

However, Jane is still her best friend. She helped her with the optimization project and helped her keep her position as director, so she would definitely help her best friend.

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Meanwhile, Jia Kuan was driving towards VG, intending to pick up Liu Yingxia and take her to Lin Hao's house.

Now that Jia Kuan has joined Xingyao, he no longer needs to worry about his relationship with Liu Yingxia being exposed, unlike before.

Jia Kuan bought a gift and drove to the entrance of VG. Just then, he received a call from Lin Hao, who asked him when he would be back.

Jia Kuan said with a smile, "Don't worry, I'll pick up my wife in a bit and be there right away!"

"By the way, I just spoke to my wife, and from what she said, there's been no word from Jian Ai at all. I reckon she's definitely not going!"

At this point, Jia Kuan said earnestly:

“Brother, I shouldn’t be saying this, but I feel that you’ve helped Jian Ai a lot, and her behavior towards you is a bit unfair!” “You’d be better off focusing more on Xiao Jiang. Like you said yourself, at least she revolves around you every day, and everything revolves around you. There’s no need to keep arguing with Jian Ai!”

At this moment, Jia Kuan noticed Liu Yingxia coming out of the main gate, so he quickly said:

"Alright, let's stop here for now. Liu Yingxia is out. I'll pick her up, and we'll be there soon!"

"Okay, be careful on the road. I'll be waiting for you at home!" Lin Hao instructed.

"Okay, that's settled then!" Jia Kuan hung up the phone, drove up to Liu Yingxia, got out of the car, and said with a smile:

"I never imagined I'd have the chance to openly and legitimately greet you at the VG gate!"

"Dream on!" Liu Yingxia rolled her eyes at Jia Kuan.

"Let me drive!" Liu Yingxia said.

"Okay!" Jia Kuan said as he sat in the passenger seat.

After they set off, Liu Yingxia asked, "By the way, did you buy the gift?"

"I bought it!" Jia Kuan pointed to the large cake on the back seat and said, "I bought a big one, how about it!"

"It must be quite expensive!" Liu Yingxia glanced at it and said, "Did you buy it with your own savings?"

"How could that be!" Jia Kuan said with a smile, "I bought it using a coupon from the company!"

"Even though I've left the company, it doesn't mean I can't continue to enjoy the company's benefits!" Jia Kuan said smugly.

Liu Yingxia was speechless for a moment, but thinking of Jia Kuan's personality, she couldn't help but laugh and tease him, "That's such a pity, I was thinking of reimbursing you!"

"Hey, then I'll give you the invoice!" Jia Kuan said, his eyes shining.

Knowing that Jia Kuan would be returning to VG in a few days, Liu Yingxia was even more speechless upon hearing this, so she rolled her eyes at Jia Kuan and didn't bother to talk to him.

At this moment, Jia Kuan thought of Jian Ai's matter and couldn't help but ask, "By the way, Jian Ai really isn't going, is she?"

"She said she has something to do, so she probably won't be coming!" Liu Yingxia said uncertainly.

Seeing Jia Kuan's enthusiastic expression, Liu Yingxia continued to remind him:

"Brother Kuan, I think it's best if we don't get involved in Lin Hao and Jian Ai's affairs!"

“Look, Lin Hao is your brother, and Jian Ai and I are best friends. Both sides treat us well, but what if they have a conflict? Which side should we take?”

"Lin Hao has helped you find a better job, and you'll even be able to return to VG in style in a few days."

"As for me, Jane not only helped me complete the optimization plan, but also helped me secure my position as HR director. At this point, it won't be right for me to side with either side!"

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Just as Liu Yingxia and her group were setting off, Zhou Yiming's family was also making preparations.

"Didn't I tell you? First and foremost, it must be based on the principle of equality among company shareholders. What does equality mean?"

"Uncle~, how is it!" Hui Zi came out wearing a beautiful dress and stood in front of Zhou Yiming to show it off.

Zhou Yiming, who was on the phone arranging work, heard Huizi calling him, so he quickly said on the phone:

"Alright, that's all for now. I'll call you back later!"

"Let me see!" After hanging up the phone, Zhou Yiming looked Huizi up and down, and said after seemingly thinking for a moment:

"This one, if I remember correctly, should be the sixth set!"

"Yes!" Seeing that Zhou Yiming accurately identified which outfit he had changed into, Huizi happily showed off another set and then asked, "Which one do you think looks best?"

Faced with this situation, Zhou Yiming, with his wealth of experience, thought for a moment and then said:
"Let me think about it. If we calculate it this way, I think the third set is better!"

Seeing how much Zhou Yiming valued her, Huizi happily said, "The third set? I'll go change right now!"

"Wait, wait a minute!" Zhou Yiming quickly pulled Huizi aside and said, "Let me talk to you about this!"

"What's wrong?" Huizi asked, puzzled.

Zhou Yiming solemnly stated:

"You know, when someone else is having a housewarming party, and we're making such a big fuss, isn't that a bit like us overshadowing them?"

“Uncle, you don’t understand!” Huizi shook her head upon hearing this, then said emphatically:

"This is a formal announcement. It's been so long since I've attended any events. I must treat my brother-in-law's housewarming celebration with the highest honors!"

At this point, Huizi spoke with unusual seriousness:
"And this is my first time attending your event as a family member, so I have to look my best!"

“All correct!” Zhou Yiming said with a face full of agreement.

"Then I'll go change into my third outfit!" Hui Zi said happily, and prepared to change her clothes.

At this moment, Zhou Yiming quickly said:
"Wait a minute, don't rush to change to the third set yet. Are there sets seven, eight, nine, ten, eleven, or twelve after this one?"

"Of course!" Huizi said with great interest.

“Let’s change them one by one and look at them again. Let’s change to the prettiest one!” Zhou Yiming knew how to give emotional value. With a little trick, he directly maximized Hui Zi’s emotional value.

"No problem!" Huizi said happily as she went to change her clothes.

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Meanwhile, Lin Hao and Jiang Nan were busy at home. Jiang Nan was washing vegetables and helping out, while Lin Hao was the head chef, frying and stir-frying.

The two worked together seamlessly and quickly prepared a sumptuous dinner.

Jiang Nan secretly tasted a piece, then said with a happy expression, "It's so delicious! I didn't expect you to be such a good cook, Brother Hao!"

With Lin Hao's culinary skills, needless to say, after all, he has been through so many worlds, so a few dishes are nothing to him, he can handle them with ease!
"Did you wash your hands? You're just eating with your hands!" Lin Hao said indulgently.

"Hehe~!" Jiang Nan chuckled, then checked the time and asked:
"Oh, right, let's set out some tableware!"

"Six or seven sets, I guess!" Lin Hao said casually.

"Is it six sets or seven sets?" Jiang Nan's heart skipped a beat, knowing that the extra set must be Jian Ai's.

"You decide what to do!" Lin Hao said casually, ignoring Jiang Nan's ulterior motives.

"Oh, right!" Lin Hao suddenly arrived downstairs first, then instructed Jiang Nan:
"Oh right, they haven't been to my house yet. I'll call the property management, and you can keep an eye on the fire for me!"

"Oh, okay!" Jiang Nan said, pouting.

It wasn't that she was unhappy, but the thought of Jian Ai coming made her feel a little uncomfortable. After all, she had called Jian Ai "sister-in-law" before, and now that she was with Lin Hao, she felt a bit awkward.

At that moment, Lin Hao dialed the property management's number.

(End of this chapter)