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Chapter 1234 Jiang Nan Falls into the Trap
When they heard that Jian Ai was preparing to leave, everyone reacted differently, or rather, everyone had their own stance, and not everyone was on Jian Ai's side.

"Oh? So soon?" Liu Yingxia's face showed concern, and she instinctively tried to persuade her to stay.

“You’ve been doing a great job at VG. Andy has always wanted you to stay. It would be such a shame for you to leave now. Besides, you’d be all alone in Dali, how boring would that be!”

Jia Kuan was genuinely surprised. He had previously thought Lin Hao's analysis was quite accurate and believed that Jian Ai would most likely choose to stay after losing her house in Dali. He never expected that she would still leave.

A hint of understanding flashed in Zhou Yiming's eyes, followed by a faint regret, but more so, he chose to respect.

He had already learned his lesson when he talked to Jian Ai about the house in Dali. Just like Lin Hao said, if you don't know anything, don't meddle in other people's private feelings, or you might end up making things worse.

Hui Zi was completely bewildered, her big eyes darting back and forth between Jian Ai and Lin Hao, seemingly not understanding why she suddenly had to leave.

When Jiang Nan heard that Jian Ai was leaving the capital, she seemed to breathe a sigh of relief, finally feeling at ease, as if an invisible burden had been lifted from her shoulders.

The main problem was the immense pressure from Jane. Aside from age and family background, she was inferior to Jane in every other aspect.

Of course, the most important thing was Lin Hao's attitude, and then he subconsciously looked at Lin Hao.

Lin Hao didn't speak immediately, but just looked at Jian Ai quietly, his eyes calm and his face showing no particular emotion.

After all, she hadn't left yet, and even if she did, it would take a few days. He had plenty of ways to keep Jane here, so he wasn't in a hurry at all.

Most importantly, the main character tonight is Jiang Nan, not Jian Ai, so we definitely need to take care of Jiang Nan's feelings.

Thinking of this, Lin Hao simply raised his glass, his tone gentle yet distant:

"I didn't expect you to choose to leave. I can only wish you to find the life you want in Dali."

There were no follow-up questions, no attempts to persuade him to stay; it was like the most dignified farewell between friends.

Jane didn't seem surprised by his response. From the moment Lin Hao announced that Jiang Nan was his girlfriend, she understood Lin Hao's choice.

Jane downed the wine in her glass in one gulp, then put it down, stood up, picked up her coat draped over the back of the chair, and said:
"You all enjoy your meal, I'm leaving now!" Her reason for everyone's persuasion was simple and natural: "I have an appointment with someone."

Lin Hao also stood up, his movements fluid and natural: "Then I'll see you off!"

This is the most basic courtesy and manners of a host, and of course, it's also a rare opportunity to be alone with her.

The two walked towards the entrance one after the other. The light from the hallway outside poured in. There was no heated argument, no heartfelt pleading, and not even a few extra words between them.

Seeing him off at the elevator, Lin Hao said calmly, "Be careful on the way!"

"Thank you, goodbye!" Jane's voice was equally calm and even.

"Goodbye!" A smile appeared on Lin Hao's lips, but he already had a little plan in mind.

He secretly used his skills directly through mental marking, guiding Jane in the illusion and increasing his importance in her heart.

During this period, Lin Hao will gradually intensify this effect. Even if she goes to Dali, she will only miss him every day. This longing will accumulate day by day until she returns.

The elevator doors slowly closed. Lin Hao stood by the elevator doors for two seconds before turning around and walking home.

The atmosphere in the living room became slightly tense, as the earlier liveliness seemed to have cooled down somewhat after Jane left.

Hui Zi seemed to want to say something, but Zhou Yiming stopped her with a look and put another piece of meat in her bowl.

A smile returned to Lin Hao's face, a smile even brighter than before, radiating the vitality of someone regaining control of the situation.

He picked up the unopened bottle of fine wine on the table, his loud voice breaking the brief silence:

"Come on, come on! The good wine hasn't been opened yet! What are you all standing there for? Open it, open it! Jiang Nan, get the bottle opener!"

He deftly opened the bottles and personally refilled everyone's glasses, including Jiang Nan's almost untouched glass.

With a bright smile, Lin Hao's gaze swept over everyone present, finally lingering on Jiang Nan as he said warmly:
"Thank you all again for taking the time and effort to come all this way for my little moving trouble, and for our connection! Cheers everyone! Let's drink until we drop tonight!"

Congratulations on moving to your new home!

"Done!"

As if finding an outlet for their emotions, everyone raised their glasses in response, and the crisp clinking of glasses rang out again, even more enthusiastically than before.

"Yes, yes, yes! Eat, eat, eat! Wife, eat quickly! This braised pork will get greasy if it gets cold!" Jia Kuan responded immediately, his chopsticks precisely picking up the largest piece of meat.

"Sister Jiang Nan, quickly sit down next to your brother-in-law!" Hui Zi also reminded Jiang Nan with a smile.

Jiang Nan blushed upon hearing this, and seeing Lin Hao's bright smile, the last trace of gloom in her heart dissipated.

She obediently sat down, right next to Lin Hao. The large coat she was wearing warmed her heart with its comforting embrace.

She picked up a piece of green vegetable that Lin Hao had just put in her bowl, turned her head and gave him a sweet smile.

Lin Hao smiled back, his eyes gently teasing, "Xiao Nan, stop just grinning like an idiot, eat more!"

"You've been working tirelessly for me all this time; you're my biggest contributor!"

"Ew~!" Liu Yingxia shivered instantly when she saw the two of them being so affectionate.

Then Liu Yingxia subconsciously kicked Jia Kuan. This guy was so clueless. She was being fed dog food by someone else, and this guy didn't even know how to comfort her.

The slight feeling of parting that Jane felt when she left was completely drowned out by the joyful laughter of friends reuniting.

Zhou Yiming looked at Huizi with doting eyes, while Huizi ate the delicious food and praised Lin Hao's cooking skills.

Jia Kuan and Liu Yingxia were bickering and passing food to each other, while Jiang Nan nestled close to Lin Hao, whispering something, her face radiating sweetness.

Lin Hao responded to Jiang Nan with a smile, and occasionally clinked glasses with Jia Kuan and Zhou Yiming. The family banquet was a pleasant affair for both the host and guests.

Perhaps because he was happy, or perhaps because he was unhappy, Lin Hao drank glass after glass, still feeling somewhat drunk.

Among the crowd, some people thought that Lin Hao was in a bad mood because of Jian Ai's departure, which was why he drank so much. They had never seen Lin Hao drunk before.

However, some people believe that Lin Hao has finally started a new life because of Jian Ai's departure. Haven't you seen that Lin Hao has already confirmed his relationship with Jiang Nan?
However, everyone tacitly refrained from mentioning Jane again.

As the banquet ended and everyone prepared to leave, no one disturbed Lin Hao, who was lying on the sofa.

As the hostess, Jiang Nan naturally took Lin Hao's place, seeing his friends downstairs and even calling a designated driver for them.

After everyone had left, Jiang Nan went back upstairs and found Lin Hao asleep on the sofa.

Looking at the sleeping Lin Hao, Jiang Nan was gradually drawn to him and slowly walked to his side, wanting to reach out and touch his face.

But when her fingers gently touched Lin Hao's lips, Lin Hao opened his eyes. Jiang Nan was startled for a moment, but quickly realized that Lin Hao was just pretending to be drunk.

Seeing Jiang Nan frozen in shock, Lin Hao grabbed her outstretched hand and pulled her into his arms.

Jiang Nan exclaimed in surprise, but did not struggle. Instead, she let Lin Hao pull her into his arms.

"You're pretending to be asleep, you're bullying me!" Jiang Nan still pouted and said.

Lin Hao said with a mischievous grin, "I'm just bullying you. I'm your boyfriend and your boss. What can you do about it?"

"Just submit to me obediently!" After saying that, Lin Hao lowered his head and kissed her delicate and delicious red lips without waiting for a reply.

Nestled in Lin Hao's arms, Jiang Nan was filled with excitement as she thought about how Lin Hao had announced their relationship today and even confirmed her identity in front of Jian Ai.

Lin Hao naturally returned the kiss, and the atmosphere in the living room became increasingly heated, with them even tearing at each other's clothes.

"No, not in the living room, let's go to the bedroom!"

Lin Hao immediately swept Jiang Nan, whose face was flushed with embarrassment, into his arms and carried her toward the bedroom.

At this moment, Jiang Nan was filled with joy.

She had always secretly loved Lin Hao and was willing to be his secretary, but today she finally got her wish.

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On the other side, Zhou Yiming, after returning home and taking a shower, saw Huizi wearing pajamas, lying on a chaise lounge, thinking about something.

"Thinking!" Zhou Yiming stepped forward and tickled Hui Zi's sole.

"Hiss~!" Hui Zi's soles trembled violently from the sudden attack, and she slapped Zhou Yiming twice, saying:

"Don't bother me, I'm thinking about something very important!"

"Okay, okay, I won't bother you anymore," Zhou Yiming said, sitting opposite Huizi and throwing the bath towel aside.

"Fly over here!" Hui Zi said, opening her arms, while Zhou Yiming grinned and said, "Then fly over here!"

As he spoke, Zhou Yiming pounced on her, lying directly in Huizi's arms and putting his legs on her lap.

Zhou Yiming then asked, "What important thing are you thinking about? You seem so lost in thought."

Hui Zi put her arm around Zhou Yiming's shoulder, tilted her head, and said:
"I was just thinking, this is my first time attending your party, did I do a good job?"

Thinking about Hui Zi's performance today, Zhou Yiming felt a headache coming on and was speechless.

But since she was his girlfriend, he felt he should comfort her, so he pretended to think for a moment before saying:

"Whether it can be considered a success is still hard to say, but it definitely left a deep impression!"

"Is it impressive?" Huizi murmured to herself.

"I was wondering if I said something wrong during the gathering today because I felt the atmosphere was a bit awkward several times?"

Unexpectedly, Hui Zi had such self-awareness. Zhou Yiming thought for a moment and teased:
"I think you've complicated things. You should look at it from a different angle. If you had said something right, wouldn't it have become simple?"

"What do you mean!" Hui Zi wasn't stupid; she naturally understood Zhou Yiming's teasing. So she pushed Zhou Yiming away, pouted, and said unhappily:
"You think I didn't say a single thing right, and that I embarrassed you!"

"No, no!" Zhou Yiming quickly reassured him upon seeing this.

"You really made me proud today. Look at all these people at the table, is there anyone more straightforward than you? Is anyone more sincere than you?"

“There isn’t one at all!” Zhou Yiming said with utmost seriousness.

"I think Sister Jane is the coolest!" Hui Zi said with an envious look.

"So cool and ironic, women should be like her, able to take things in stride!"

However, Zhou Yiming was greatly alarmed upon hearing this and quickly tried to dissuade him:
"No, we can learn from anyone, but please don't learn from that old lady. She's too willful and too headstrong!"

Thinking about what Jane Ai has done, making trouble out of nothing, it's enough to give me a headache. I simply can't imagine how Lin Hao has managed all these years.

Upon hearing this, Hui Zi looked at Zhou Yiming with surprise and asked:

"But Uncle, I heard that you had a crush on Sister Jane when you were in school!"

Upon hearing this, Zhou Yiming showed no sign of nervousness, but instead calmly replied:

"It's normal to have crushes when you're young. Who hasn't been impulsive when they were young!"

Seeing Zhou Yiming's nonchalant demeanor, Huizi couldn't help but believe him. After all, he had only asked casually, and besides, Jian Ai was with Lin Hao.

Hui Zi lay back and rested her legs on Zhou Yiming's legs. Zhou Yiming understood and immediately started massaging her.

But as he continued to pinch and squeeze, Zhou Yiming said in a cheeky tone, "These calves have gotten quite chubby lately!"

"You're getting fatter and fatter, so eat less of it!" Zhou Yiming said, starting to touch and grope her.

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The next day, as the sun rose, its bright rays filled the room, making everyone's skin glow.

Lin Hao was still dreaming when he felt a warm sensation in his chest. When he opened his eyes, he realized that it was Jiang Nan who was causing the trouble.

Lin Hao pulled Jiang Nan into his arms, gently stroking her blushing face, and asked with a smile:

Do you regret it?

Looking into Lin Hao's eyes, Jiang Nan gently shook her head, blushing shyly, and said, "No regrets~!"

"You know, I've always liked you, ever since I first saw you at school."

"But you already had a girlfriend back then, so I could only bury this love deep in my heart!"

Lin Hao didn't say anything, because anything he said would be wrong. If he said that he had liked her for a long time, wouldn't that mean he had already cheated on his feelings? If he said that he didn't like her, that would be too jarring.

Seeing Jiang Nan's undisguised admiration for him, Lin Hao didn't say anything more. He simply pulled her into his arms, transforming all the deep love in his heart into tenderness towards the girl.

Not wanting to disappoint Jiang Nan, Lin Hao kissed her forehead and said, "You've suffered so much these past years!"

Feeling the warmth on her forehead and looking up at Lin Hao's tender gaze, Jiang Nan blushed with embarrassment.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Nan's first reaction was that Lin Hao really did like her, so she said in a voice barely above a whisper:
"It's not bitter at all. As long as I'm with you, I feel so happy, my husband!"

"Me too!" Lin Hao said, kissing her again.