Negotiations,
continued.
The two CEOs set the tone for the new round of talks, but the details still required constant deliberation. Especially now that another matter had been added: Jiang Hao taking a stake in QT Entertainment. That needed to be recalculated and renegotiated.
With the New Year fast approaching and many points still unresolved, both sides agreed to resume talks after the holiday. Meanwhile, Haoran Technology began its year-end review, handing out bonuses and starting the holiday break. In the blink of an eye, it was the twenty-seventh day of the twelfth lunar month.
"Ring, ring, ring!"
Jiang Hao answered the phone and heard his mother's voice. "Eldest, when are you coming back?"
"Mom, we'll definitely be home tomorrow," Jiang Hao said.
"Ah, good, good. I've already cleaned up the room where you and Xinyan will stay. New mattress, new quilts. Your second brother and sister are both on break, and they keep asking when you're coming." His mother chattered on.
Jiang Hao raised his brows at Zhou Xinyan, who had been eavesdropping, and received a sweet eye-roll in return.
The next day, Jiang Hao drove Zhou Xinyan home. After more than nine hours on the road, they finally arrived in the evening, parking outside the villa.
The moment the car stopped, his younger sister Yanzi ran out. "Brother, you're back! Ah, Sister-in-law!"
Yanzi rushed up and grabbed Zhou Xinyan's hand. "Come on, Sister-in-law. Mom's waiting for you inside." As she spoke, she pulled Zhou Xinyan toward the house.
"Hey, hey, what about me? There's a whole pile of stuff in the trunk!" Jiang Hao shouted.
Yanzi giggled. "Big Brother, take your time carrying it all by yourself."
At that moment, Jiang Hao's younger brother Jiang He came out and walked over to him. "Brother, I'll help you carry