Chapter 240 - 92: Shen Yanzhi’s Side WeChat Account, New Year’s Eve

"Alright, let’s find one then!"

In the end, Jing Shiyun relented.

Jiang Li immediately had Xie Wan handle the arrangements, since she was better connected.

They had lunch together, and the couple went home arm in arm.

On the way home, Jiang Li suddenly suggested, "Why don’t we ask Sheng Mingyue to come take care of me? She took great care of Mom, and as a professional caregiver, she’s very knowledgeable. I’d feel more at ease with her here."

Her primary reason was to acknowledge Sheng Mingyue’s competence. But also, if she didn’t bring Sheng Mingyue home, and someone with malicious intent discovered she was a bionic robot, she would inevitably be captured and taken to a research institute for study.

However, to bring her home, she certainly had to get the opinion of Shen Yanzhi, the man of the house.

When Jiang Li mentioned Sheng Mingyue, Shen Yanzhi didn’t immediately recall who she was.

It was only when she mentioned Jing Shiyun’s care that he remembered the quiet caregiver.

He nodded. "Sure, no problem."

Jiang Li chuckled. "Great. I’ll call her in a bit and ask her to come be my live-in caregiver."

The very first thing she did upon returning home was call Sheng Mingyue. She kept it brief: "I’m about to send you an address. Come straight here. From now on, you’ll be my live-in caregiver."

Sheng Mingyue replied nonchalantly, "Very well, Miss Jiang."

After hanging up, Jiang Li had Xie Wan arrange for a guest room to be prepared specifically for Sheng Mingyue. Then, she went back to her classes.

Meanwhile, thanks to Jiang Li’s daily dose of "cash-power," Zhou Jiawen had gone from being too scared to drive to now driving herself to film every day.

That’s right, Zhou Jiawen had already started filming with a production crew.

However, the production cycle for short dramas was different from that of TV series and movies. A single short drama might only take a few days, or up to ten, to film.

Aside from the time spent commuting, Zhou Jiawen spent all her time either filming or practicing her acting.

The short drama she had filmed previously had also been released. The reception was quite good, and it earned several hundred thousand in just a few days—a very promising start.

Thanks to this short drama, Dream Maker was also starting to get on the right track.

The company cafeteria had also been fully upgraded, now offering thirty-eight different types of cuisine.

It not only attracted people from their own company but even managed to monopolize the lunch crowd from the nearby office buildings.

Jiang Li was stunned when she heard Liu Qian’s report.

’As expected of me,’ she thought, ’just your average, unremarkable business prodigy.’

The days passed one by one, and in the blink of an eye, it was New Year’s Eve.

As a good boss, Jiang Li first unleashed a "red envelope rain" totaling nearly 200,000 in several work group chats, then had Shen Nanniao, the head of finance, distribute the year-end bonuses early.

Shen Nanniao was another bionic robot she had acquired later. Jiang Li had appointed her directly as the Chief Financial Officer, which perfectly eliminated any potential tax issues.

However, since Liu Qian was not only her general assistant but also incredibly decisive and efficient, saving Jiang Li a great deal of time, Jiang Li privately gave her an extra one-million bonus. The gesture nearly had Liu Qian showing up at her door to express her gratitude.

Since all the families lived close to each other, they ultimately decided to celebrate the New Year at Jiang Li and Shen Yanzhi’s home.

Jing Shiyun’s foot still hadn’t healed, so she was in a wheelchair, pushed by Jiang Bowen.

Initially, Shen Yanzhi had wanted to eat out. But considering Jiang Li’s pregnancy and Jing Shiyun’s limited mobility, he agreed it was better to celebrate at home.

When the hot pot was brought to the table, it was met with a collective "Wow!"

This time, a professional chef had prepared it, and it was a true feast for the senses—perfect in color, aroma, and flavor.

Considering that Jing Shiyun couldn’t eat spicy food while she was recovering, they set up two separate induction cooktops.

The non-spicy option was a simple bone broth, and you could smell its savory, clean aroma from a distance.

As soon as the hot pot was served, Jiang Bowen and Shen Yugang raised their glasses in unison. "Today is New Year’s Eve! Let’s toast to the new year!"

Jiang Li raised her glass of orange juice, feeling a wave of emotion. "To our two fathers: may you have good health and may all your wishes come true. To our two mothers: may you grow younger and more beautiful with each passing day."

"To my dear husband, may you get richer and richer! And to Wenwen, may your shows be a smashing success!"

Then, she silently mouthed to Shen Yanzhi, "May you get more and more handsome."

Shen Yanzhi gave a slightly helpless smile, but he made a mental note. ’I’ll have to take good care of my skin from now on.’

’I’m still young now, so Jiang Li likes me.’

’But what will I do in the future when I’m old and my looks have faded, if Jiang Li doesn’t like me anymore?’

They all raised their glasses together, and the New Year’s Eve festivities began.

After a few rounds of drinks, Jiang Bowen and Shen Yugang were slinging their arms around each other’s shoulders like old pals. Jing Shiyun and Jiang Manshu watched them, shaking their heads with amusement. They didn’t say anything, just smiling as they returned to their own conversation.

Zhou Jiawen wanted to cling to Jiang Li, but with an iceberg like Shen Yanzhi present, she could only eat her hot pot and make intermittent small talk with her.