Nan Yi, sitting in the passenger seat, glanced at the rearview mirror. Thankfully, the family patriarch and matriarch were married. If they were enemies, the patriarch would have made the matriarch gnaw on her bones until nothing was left.
Lan Yuxi raised an eyebrow and looked at him, "What are you looking at me for? This is called strategy, understand?"
Nan Yi nodded repeatedly, "Madam is brilliant!"
Lan Yuxi curled her lips slightly and turned her head to look out the window.
The three of them, master and servants, soon returned home. As soon as they entered, they saw Elder Duan drilling the eight children with the coach.
Lan Yuxi walked over, "Master, you've just returned, why aren't you resting more?"
"Staying idle is annoying, it's better to come out and train these little brats. Not to mention, their skills have improved again in the few days I was away."
"It's all thanks to your excellent teaching." Lan Yuxi flattered him and smiled as she entered the house.
Nan Xiao saw she was back and placed the last piece on the chessboard before smiling and saying, "You're back?"
"Mm." Lan Yuxi looked at the chessboard, supporting his shoulder, "Husband, did you deliberately lose to senior brother?"
Duan Senze chuckled, "He didn't lose on purpose. He made a mistake placing his piece when he saw you and got happy."
Lan Yuxi patted Nan Xiao's shoulder with a smile, "Where are Aunt Shi and the others?"
"They went to the back flower room with Aunt Luo and them."
"Then I'll go take a look too."
Nan Xiao reached out and held her hand as she was about to leave, "They'll be back soon, sit for a while. Senior brother has something to tell you."
Lan Yuxi sat down next to Nan Xiao, "What are senior brother's orders?"
"Our old man just called Duan Ting. Duan Ting agreed to go to your research institute, but she wants to understand your research institute. Have someone prepare the information, or have someone take her to tour your institute. That way, she'll know what to do."
"Okay, no problem. I'll invite the head of the research institute tonight for them to have a face-to-face meeting." Lan Yuxi stopped speaking as she saw Duan Ting and the others enter and smiled.
"I've already introduced the specific situation of the research institute to Sister Ting," Luo Wanqi winked at Lan Yuxi, "As for other things, you'll have to arrange for someone else."
"I know you need to rest during your pregnancy, I'll make arrangements."
After helping her sit down, Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at Duan Ting.
"Sister Ting, although our research is newly established, our equipment is no less than Storm's, and can even be said to be the world's most cutting-edge. Many of our researchers are from Joyce Pharmaceuticals. However, what we lack most is top talent like you. The current head of the research institute is George Luo. Once you join, you will be responsible for Western medicine, and he will be responsible for Traditional Chinese Medicine. In addition to your salary, I will also give you a portion of the shares, so you'll be working for yourself. If you feel it's not good after working for a while, you can leave anytime without any restrictions."
Duan Ting blinked with a hint of naivety, "Did I hear correctly? You said the head of the research institute is George Luo?"
"No, his Chinese name is Luo Jiaqi, and he is Wanqi's brother."
"I've heard of George Luo's great name for a long time, I just didn't know he was working for you."
Lan Yuxi curled her lips slightly. She knew that as long as she mentioned George Luo's name, it would surely work!
Over the years, Jiaqi's brother had been a benchmark in the field of new drug development. Although she provided the formulas, without his later research, many formulas would have been worthless.
Miao Siqi sighed softly, "Jiaqi isn't just helping Yuxi with her work. It's Yuxi who provided him with a platform to showcase his talents, and she's footing the bill. In the end, he's the one who gets the most money. I feel embarrassed..."
"Godmother, we're family, please don't say that. I'm the one who should feel embarrassed. Godfather is so old, and he's still helping out at the research institute. If Sister Ting goes, Godfather will have time to accompany you everywhere."
Lan Yuxi smiled and looked at Duan Yuting, "Aunt Shi, if Sister Ting can stay, you should stay too. Don't worry about where to live. The research institute will assign housing, or you can simply live with us. I like a lively atmosphere with many people."
Duan Yuting didn't directly respond but looked at her daughter, "Tingting, what do you think?"
"I'm willing to stay. As for the research institute, I'll visit it slowly after I start working, because any institute George Luo is willing to stay at is definitely not bad." Duan Ting smiled at Lan Yuxi, "Prepare the contract when you have time."
"Okay, George Luo will be here tonight, I'll ask him to bring the contract." Lan Yuxi took out her phone, typed a few quick messages, and then handed the phone to Duan Ting, "Here are the apartments the research institute has prepared for the researchers. You and Aunt Shi, choose one. Whether you live with us in the future or elsewhere, the apartment is a benefit provided by the research institute, so you must choose one."
"Just give me any one. My only requirement is that it should be close to the research institute. I have a habit of forgetting time when I'm working. If it's close, it'll be convenient for my mother to find me."
Lan Yuxi pursed her lips and smiled, "Okay, I will definitely fulfill this one requirement of yours."
Lan Yuxi discussed with Nan Xiao and finally chose a satisfactory apartment. Then, she called Luo Jiaqi before following everyone into the dining room.
After lunch, and once Nan Xiao had left, Luo Wanqi mysteriously pulled Lan Yuxi into her bedroom.
"Holy crap, I had no idea Sister Ting was a fan of my brother! If I had known, I would have just revealed my brother's English name back then, saving me so much trouble."
"They say pregnancy makes you foolish for three years! Think about it, in your industry, who doesn't know Brother Jiaqi's name? So many people are scrambling to become his colleague."
Lan Yuxi glanced at the time, "Hurry up and take your nap. I still have some things to discuss with Godmother. This play must not be missed."
Luo Wanqi smiled and pushed her out, "Then go quickly. If you can solve our family's long-standing problem, you'll be our family's benefactor!"
Lan Yuxi smiled and glared at her, then made an excuse to call Miao Siqi into the study.
After the mother and daughter's "conspiracy," they called Duan Yuting in.
Duan Yuting was so stunned after listening to them that she couldn't close her mouth for a long time.
"This fate..."
"Magical, isn't it?" Lan Yuxi smiled and linked her arm, "Let's not mention blind dates, lest it backfire. My Brother Qi will be here tonight. You can discreetly observe him then. If you have no objections, I'll create opportunities for them. The rest will be up to them."
Duan Yuting shook her head, "Your Sister Ting is slow to warm up. If she relies solely on herself, it definitely won't work."