"Why aren't you drinking?" Guo Xuyang asked Li Xuecheng.
"Mr. Guo, I need to keep my mind clear. Until this design blueprint is finished, I can't drink any more."
"What I said earlier was just my personal opinion. After I'm back, I'll have your sister-in-law take a look. The overall changes shouldn't be significant. Today is a good day, so we should drink." Guo Xuyang raised his glass.
"Mr. Guo, you've had quite a bit to drink today. Shouldn't you stop?"
"It's fine, see? I'm doing just fine, aren't I?"
"No wonder President Cheng said you have a good capacity for alcohol. I'll toast you with this one." Li Xuecheng finished his drink.
"You have a good capacity for alcohol too. I won't drink with you anymore. If I get you drunk again today, no one will be able to take them out." Guo Xuyang stood up unsteadily after finishing his drink.
Xiao Yun quickly stepped forward to support him. "Your father-in-law is still at that table. How can you go over looking like this?"
"I'm not drunk, it's fine." Guo Xuyang waved to Li Xuecheng and went out.
"Xiao Li, remember to have someone take them away later." Cheng Xiuping instructed and followed him out.
As soon as he stepped out of the room, Guo Xuyang used his detoxification ability to dissipate the alcohol's effects. After all, he couldn't appear drunk when meeting his father-in-law. That would be disrespectful.
"You're better so quickly?" Xiao Yun asked in surprise.
"This little bit of alcohol is just enough to rinse my mouth."
"You didn't look like it just now."
"You have to give them some hope, or they won't engage with you. If they see no hope, why would they bother playing along?" Guo Xuyang said as he pushed open the door and entered.
"You said you'd be out for a bit, why are you back now? We were about to leave." Wu Shangqing said, looking at Guo Xuyang.
"Weren't they the ones who kept me? The land has been approved, and the blueprints are already designed. We'll let Xiao Xi take another look when we get home. If everything is fine, we'll start construction."
"So quickly?"
"This is all thanks to President Jiang. If it weren't for him, it would have taken me some time to acquire the land." Guo Xuyang said, glancing at Jiang Qixin.
"It's mainly your great contribution. It was a special approval from higher up, and I was just running errands. I wouldn't dare to claim this credit."
"Xiao Guo's success in gaining approval from above this time is a monumental achievement, primarily for his positive contributions to our technological development," Li Shengyun said.
"To reward him, higher-ups specifically dispatched security forces to protect everyone," Jiang Qixin said.
"No wonder there were so many young people around us. I asked the security guards from our side, and they just said they were here to protect us. I never realized it was thanks to Yang Zi."
"Mom, it's mainly because you raised such an excellent son," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
"Otherwise, how could I have achieved so much?"
"I love hearing that," Wu Shangqing chuckled.
"Xiao Xi's first child is a daughter. After she recovers, they can try for another. One child always feels a bit lacking," Xu Yifan said, looking at Wu Shangqing.
"I've been comforting Xiao Xi during this time. This child has also made up her mind to have another one when her body allows. Anyway, I've retired and don't have much to do. Helping them look after the children won't be a problem."
"We're not far from here, just an hour's flight. It's very convenient. I'll come over on Saturdays and Sundays to help you look after the children, so you won't get too tired," Xu Yifan said.
"It's alright. You saw these past couple of days, Xiao Xi has two specialized confinement nannies. I'm not getting tired. I'm just chatting and keeping Xiao Xi company. Yang Zi is always out running around and doesn't have time to accompany Xiao Xi, so I'm filling in."
"You can't neglect your family for work. Old Jiang, where have you hidden that child Xiao Yu? Nothing has happened to her, has it?" Xu Yifan said, glancing at Jiang Qixin.
"Isn't she on a special mission? We can't say for sure when she'll be back. Once she returns, I'll be the first to call Old Li."
"Old Jiang, you know Xiao Yu's situation. If anything happens to her, I'll hold you accountable," Li Shengyun also said.
"See? I said back then that she shouldn't go out, but you didn't listen. Now that she's gone, I really can't call her back. You know, once she goes out, she's no longer under her own control."
"Alas, why was I so foolish back then to agree to your request?"
"It's mainly because Li Minyu is a child who has seen storms and doesn't easily give herself away. I wouldn't entrust her to just anyone."
"It's too late to say anything now. We can only hope she returns safely," Xu Yifan said.
"You can rest assured about this. Our comrades are there to support her. Her personal safety will be absolutely fine. I can guarantee that," Jiang Qixin said.
"I know the missions she undertakes are very dangerous. Don't try to comfort me. Who made her choose this profession?"
"Thank you for your understanding, sister-in-law."
"Uncle, Auntie, Big Sister will definitely be alright. Come, today is Niuniu's full moon celebration. I'll toast you both." Guo Xuyang quickly stood up, fearing that further questioning might reveal something.
"Congratulations, Xiao Guo. Having children is like guessing. The first one is a girl, and you're both young now, so you can have another one," Xu Yifan said.
"I know, Auntie. It's mainly that Xiao Xi isn't feeling too great about it. However, we've already planned. We'll have another one when Xiao Xi's body allows."
"It's good that you're thinking like this. Don't put too much pressure on Xiao Xi." Xu Yifan took a small sip and set down her glass.
"I won't, Auntie. I have a very good mindset," Guo Xuyang said with a smile.
Others who knew the truth inwardly scoffed. Of course, he had a good mindset, having two sons already.