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The group continued to drink and clink glasses for a while longer. Finally, Zhao Yanyan, who had driven back from Hucheng, arrived. She had set off later than her brother, Xiaofeng, and had driven herself, so she arrived quite late.

Zhao Yanyan’s situation was somewhat similar to Niu Lulu’s; neither of them came back alone.

Niu Lulu was accompanied by Huang Qing and Ye Wei, whereas Zhao Yanyan brought along her boss and friend, Xu Hongmei, who insisted on coming after hearing about Zhao Yanyan’s relationship with Yang Hao. Her purpose was clear—she was here to meet Yang Hao.

To make a good impression on Yang Hao, Xu Hongmei also prepared a rather generous gift. Of course, her gift couldn’t compare to the ones from Yang Hao and Huang Qing, but for the average person, it was definitely respectable.

Xu Hongmei was quite emotionally intelligent. After taking her seat, she didn’t rush to network with Yang Hao but first integrated herself into the ongoing conversation. Then, naturally, she struck up a conversation with Yang Hao, making everything flow smoothly.

Even though everyone knew she was there for Yang Hao, it didn’t put anyone off.

Zhao Yanyan and Xu Hongmei were both very extroverted, and their addition made the dinner even livelier.

However, since Old Master Kang was already eighty years old with limited energy, he sat for a while longer before being taken home early.

With the Old Master gone, the younger crowd let loose even more, and they continued drinking until the early hours before finally dispersing.

Both Niu Lulu and Zhao Yanyan had drunk too much, and Xiaofeng, who wanted to impress in front of Yang Hao, ended up vomiting from drinking too much.

Ye Wei and Huang Qing, although they hadn’t drunk less, were hardened by their nightclub experience and remained sober.

With the help of the System, Yang Hao seemed somewhat tipsy on the outside but was actually very sober internally.

In the latter half, Li Manni, who kept being toasted, felt dizzy and when leaving the private room, she was almost leaning into Yang Hao’s arms.

“Hao, are you staying at the hotel?”

Huang Qing pointed towards the direction of the elevator, her eyes filled with expectancy.

She and Ye Wei, upon learning the location of the dinner, had already booked a room at the Heshuo Hotel, so now they could just take the elevator up.

“Sure, I’ll first take Manni home and then see.”

Qin Feng had actually already booked a hotel for Yang Hao, but given the circumstances of the evening, Yang Hao wasn’t sure if he would need to return to the hotel.

Kang Jingchun’s home was a three-bedroom apartment; besides the old couple, Manshu and Xixi were also there.

The three Kang sisters all stayed at big brother Kang Zhifei’s place. Although he wasn’t in Xiangyang, he did have a 240 square meter apartment there, which was usually empty. This time, Kang Huizhi, Kang Huimin, and others just happened to stay there.

Originally, Kang Huizhi wanted Yang Hao and Li Manni to come over too, but thinking of Xixi still being at their dad’s place, she had Yang Hao take Li Manni over there instead.

“Is it far?”

“Do you need any help?”

Seeing that Yang Hao hadn’t given a clear response, Huang Qing couldn’t help feeling a bit disappointed, but still, she considerately asked.

“It’s not far, Xiangyang isn’t that large.”

“Besides, Qin is already waiting outside.”

Initially, Yang Hao didn’t know that the dinner would include outsiders like Xu Hongmei and Ye Wei, otherwise, he would have brought Qin along from the start.

When Ye Wei and Xu Hongmei arrived later, and the dinner was already halfway through, Yang Hao didn’t go out of his way to call Qin over. However, Qin voluntarily asked about the time the dinner would end and offered to drive Yang Hao back.

Thus, the driver “Qin” was once again online.

Being frank, Qin Feng, Xiangyang’s ultimate second-generation rich, had a remarkably humble demeanor in front of Yang Hao, making it difficult for anyone to fault him.

Yang Hao was starting to understand why ancient emperors and leaders liked ministers or subordinates who could flatter well.

Because, these people are truly satisfying to use!

They manage tasks well and simultaneously maximize emotional satisfaction.

So, if you’re employing someone, why not choose someone who maximizes your emotional satisfaction!

As for capability,

most people don’t really differ that much.

Jobs that seem difficult might be well within your capability if you were put in that position.

The truly irreplaceable geniuses are exceedingly rare.

Hu Country’s history spanning thousands of years records only a handful of “geniuses.”

And this is over a timeline extended to thousands of years, so if it’s only a few years or even a decade, encounters with so-called geniuses are even less likely!

Hence, since the capabilities of subordinates are mostly similar, many leaders choose subservient ones who can offer emotional value through flattery.

“Hao, if you have the time, remember to come find me.”

Miss Color was not giving up, whispering one last line into his ear as she saw Yang Hao into the car.

In fact, this was not typical of Huang Qing’s behavior, but she had drunk quite a bit tonight, and it was a rare occasion where she let loose under the influence of alcohol. Read new chapters at My Virtual Library Empire

“Great!”

Yang Hao, taking the opportunity, pinched Huang Qing’s slim waist, then helped Li Manni to sit in the back seat of the Rolls-Royce.

“Master, I’ve brought some hangover relief oral liquid. Would you like a bottle?”

Before starting the car, Qin Feng considerately asked.

“Give me a bottle.”

Yang Hao didn’t need it himself; it was rather for Li Manni to have a bottle.

“Alright.”

Qin Feng immediately handed a bottle of “Hangover Relief” to Yang Hao, then focused on driving.

The so-called hangover relief oral liquid mostly accelerates the decomposition and elimination of alcohol. This Hangover Relief worked the same way. However, these types of oral liquids don’t have immediate effects and need time to ferment.

After drinking most of the bottle of Hangover Relief, Li Manni then lay in Yang Hao’s arms again.

On the way, Qin Feng tactfully remained silent, trying to create a space just for Yang Hao and Li Manni alone.

When they arrived downstairs at Kang Jingchun’s house, he finally spoke, “Master, what time shall I pick you up tomorrow morning?”

“Wait for my call, I’ll notify you in advance.”

“OK!”

Qin Feng responded and then drove away.

In the current situation, every second he stayed longer would make him an unwelcome third wheel!

Clever as Qin Feng was, he wouldn’t make that foolish mistake.

When the Rolls-Royce had driven away, Yang Hao gently patted Li Manni on the back, “Manni, are you feeling better now?”

“Hmm, are we home yet?”

Li Manni looked up, her eyes blurry as she examined Yang Hao.

“We’re downstairs at Grandpa’s house.”

“Oh~”

Li Manni responded, then weakly wrapped her arms around Yang Hao’s neck, whispering softly, “Brother-in-law, Qing is your girlfriend too, right?”

“Uh…”

Yang Hao was slightly startled. His sister-in-law’s use of “too” was rather impolite.

“She’s a friend.”

Yang Hao omitted the word “girlfriend.”

He decided that from now on, other than his sister-in-law Li Manni, everyone else would just be friends.

Having too many girlfriends could lead to being reported, but having a few more friends should be fine!

As they say, “the more friends, the more paths you have!”

If this friend is female, then suddenly you have three paths.

Very nice!

Mua~

Yang Hao was about to carry Li Manni upstairs when suddenly her soft, sticky lips pressed against his face.

This usually reserved sister-in-law had taken the initiative for once.

Turning his head, Yang Hao saw Li Manni, her face flushed with intoxication, cheeks blooming like peach blossoms, flushed with a faint pink hue.

Her gaze was hazy, as if obscured by a thin mist, but her starry eyes were filled with love.

On the balcony.

Almost sleepless, Manshu heard the car engine and walked out from the bedroom.

From her high vantage point, she looked down at the man and woman embraced below, her heart bitterness indescribable.

After a long silence, she sighed softly, then tiptoed to the door.

As the footsteps neared, she quietly opened the security door.

Outside, Yang Hao and Li Manni, engrossed like a couple about to part, hadn’t expected someone to open the door so soon.

Then suddenly, the security door “clicked” open.

The two instinctively turned their heads, then their eyes met with Manshu’s.