29: Xinghui Network Technology Co., Ltd.

Jiang Chuan carefully handed Shen Qingning over to the other party and said with a smile, "Sister Ning is fine. There was a company gathering tonight, and she had a bit to drink."

Du Qingshu carefully helped her daughter into the bedroom before attending to him:

"Come on in, Xiao Jiang. Your Uncle Shen is still at the company. I'll make you some hangover soup."

"I've already had hangover soup, and quite a lot of it too."

Jiang Chuan grumbled internally as he helped Shen Jincheng into the bedroom, saying, "No need, Auntie. We've both had hangover soup. It's too late today; I'll come visit you properly next time."

Shen Jincheng: ???

After a polite farewell, Jiang Chuan got back into the car with Uncle Li to return to the hotel. Smelling the fragrance in the car that belonged uniquely to Shen Qingning, his head throbbed slightly.

Back at the hotel, he washed up briefly, took a cold shower, and collapsed onto the bed, falling fast asleep.

He must have been dreaming of something delicious, as his lips parted and closed occasionally. From the smile on his face, one could tell that whatever it was, it must have tasted very good.

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Shen Qingning was helped into her room by her mother and tucked in. She hadn't dared to open her eyes the entire time.

Only after her mother left the room and closed the door did she slowly open her eyes, staring at the familiar ceiling.

She had been very possessive since childhood; she wouldn't allow anyone to touch her toys, and she wouldn't even let her father or brother enter her room.

That was why she felt uncomfortable seeing Lin Shuyi today. She had developed a strong curiosity about Jiang Chuan, even a feeling bordering on admiration.

Was it because of his self-confidence? Or his maturity? Or how he seemed calm and at ease no matter what he was doing?

She didn't know, but she really liked the sense of security she felt when he was by her side. It was very reassuring.

Just like being in her own room now, she felt very at peace. She didn't know if that was love.

She was very rational. She knew she didn't resist contact with him, even the idea of becoming a couple.

"Once the company matters are settled, I'll find a time to talk with him."

Shen Qingning made up her mind, and her heart calmed down. She pursed her lips tightly.

She didn't know what that feeling was, but she felt like she was missing out a bit. With these thoughts, she drifted into a deep sleep.

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7:12 AM

Jiang Chuan didn't sleep in. He sat straight up, went to the bathroom to wash up, started his daily exercises, and then had a hearty breakfast downstairs before heading out early to the company.

He thought he had arrived quite early, as it wasn't even eight o'clock yet.

To his surprise, someone was already there. Being thick-skinned, he showed no signs of surprise and greeted her: "Sister Ning, you're here so early. Where's Number Two?"

Shen Qingning was sitting on the sofa in the lounge area, using her laptop to record the salaries of all the newly joined employees and Streamers.

She looked up upon hearing him. After her reflections last night, she didn't feel any awkwardness and said gracefully:

"He's not up yet. There's still work to do at the company, so I came early. Have you had breakfast? I bought some and left it at the front desk."

Jiang Chuan didn't expose Sister Ning's little tsundere act. He was the only one in the entire company who would arrive this early.

It went without saying that she had bought this breakfast specifically for him. He didn't refuse her kindness, thanked her, walked to the front desk, and ate his second breakfast of the day.

Shen Qingning knew his hotel provided breakfast, but she was just afraid he might not have eaten, so she bought a portion.

Sitting there waiting for him, seeing him eat the breakfast seriously, she also felt at ease and lowered her head to continue her work.

After Jiang Chuan finished breakfast, the company staff began arriving one after another: Wang Jing, Tang Ke, Xu Huaze, and Shen Jincheng.

Number Two walked in and saw Jiang Chuan had just finished eating. He asked, "Is there any breakfast left? I haven't eaten yet. I drank too much yesterday."

Jiang Chuan tossed the trash into the bin and said casually, "Go ask your sister. How would I know if there's any?"

"Sis! Is there any breakfast? I'm hungry!"

"Get lost."

"Alright!"

Not long after, Lin Shuyi also arrived. It was her first time at Starlight, and she found everything curious, touching and looking at everything with her new best friend Tang Ke.

8:22:22 AM

The entire staff of Xinghui Network Technology Company was present. Standing at the company entrance, each holding a pair of scissors, they began the ribbon-cutting ceremony.

Falling City didn't allow firecrackers, so Jiang Chuan had to set up speakers and play electronic firecracker sounds.

As Jiang Chuan led the way, everyone cut a piece of the ribbon.

Tang Ke acted as the photographer. Seeing the ribbon-cutting, she naturally couldn't miss out. She placed the camera on a rock, ran over with scissors, and also cut a small piece.

The camera, set on a timer, automatically clicked the shutter as everyone's scissors descended.

In the photo, everyone was smiling very happily. Lin Shuyi even made bunny ears over Jiang Chuan's head, and even Shen Qingning showed a heartfelt smile.

Jiang Chuan clapped his hands and said, "Xinghui Network Technology Company is officially established! Everyone, get to work! We have interviews today, and the APP needs a trial run!"

"Boo!"

Everyone let out a chorus of boos, but they all obediently went to work.

Seeing Number Two still standing at the door, Jiang Chuan asked in confusion, "What are you doing here? If you have something to report, do it; if not, get to work."

Lin Jincheng said with a face full of sorrow, "With such a big event happening and Eldest and Fourth not being here, it feels like something is missing."

Jiang Chuan rolled his eyes and said, "Stop being so sentimental. Just have Tang Ke Photoshop them in. Don't slack off here, go to work!"

Lin Jincheng realized he couldn't escape. Even more sorrowful, he turned around helplessly to work.

Shen Qingning took Tang Ke and the others for interviews, while Lin Jincheng and Jiang Chuan tested the APP together.

They didn't know until they tried, but once they did, it was full of problems. Jiang Chuan held the phone and cursed up a storm, not repeating a single phrase for ten minutes.

Lin Jincheng listened with trepidation. He wanted to run away but couldn't.

The Streamers passing by the room heard President Jiang's explosive rant inside and stayed far away, fearing they might get caught in the crossfire.

Finally, the other party's technology company promised to make corrections overnight. Only then did Jiang Chuan hang up and curse, "Damn it, if I fed this much money to a dog, it would be able to call me 'Daddy.' None of these companies can be satisfied."

Lin Jincheng didn't dare to respond. He sat in front of the computer with a blank face, pretending to work hard.

Jiang Chuan saw through Number Two's act at a glance but didn't call him out. He asked, "Is Tang Ke finished with the interviews over there?"

"I don't know!"

"Where is Tang Ke?"

"I don't know!"

Jiang Chuan was speechless. He walked out of the room toward the conference room, opened the door, and asked, "Is Tang Ke done with the interviews?"

Shen Qingning was in the middle of an interview and didn't know the situation over there. Hearing him, she said, "She's finished. She just took the people from the Technical Department out."

Jiang Chuan nodded, gently closed the door, and called Tang Ke: "Hey! Where the hell are you? I can't find you anywhere!"

"I'm taking a dump! You black-hearted capitalist, you even want to control when people go to the bathroom!"

Jiang Chuan said with disgust, "Come find me in the lounge area in a bit!"

Not long after, Tang Ke ran over furiously, her small fists clenched and her short legs moving fast.

Jiang Chuan wasn't in the mood to bicker with her and asked, "Can you handle the APP? The basic framework is finished, but some details haven't been filled in."

Seeing her boss so serious, Tang Ke stopped throwing a tantrum, thought for a moment, and said, "It should be fine. Let me see the project first; you can't explain it clearly anyway."

"What kind of 'nationally famous technology company' is that? If my own kid could do it, I'd fire all of you!"

Jiang Chuan smiled excitedly, "Sister Tang, this way please. I'll lead the way. Oh, watch your step!"