After one night of indulgence, the abstinent tycoon kissed her every night with his hand on her hip.

Ms. Zhou took a sip of tea and looked at Jiang Zhi with a faint smile, "Little Jiang Zhi, are these projects enough?"

"That's not enough, I have plenty more here."

Ms. Zhou was telling the truth. She herself not only has many new projects, but which of her friends' newly built projects doesn't require lighting design?

Since you're going to design it anyway, you might as well design it for her daughter-in-law.

We must keep the good stuff within the family; we must support our own daughter-in-law!

Ling Jingyuan looked at his mother, who was even faster than him, with a sense of helplessness. He hadn't even had a chance to curry favor with her yet.

As expected of mother and son, Ms. Zhou and he were thinking the same thing.

He glanced at the project information and couldn't help but admire how generous Ms. Zhou was, giving her girlfriend so many projects.

Jiang Zhi was deeply moved as she listened to Ms. Zhou's words.

Her eyes were a little watery and she almost cried. She glanced at Ms. Zhou and Ling Jingyuan and quickly lowered her eyes, trying to hold back the tears in them.

I can't cry here, it's too embarrassing.

Both Ling's mother and Ling Jingyuan are very good people.

She never expected to get anything from them, but they always quietly warmed and healed her.

Respect her and support her.

They didn't treat her as an outsider, but always treated her as family.

Jiang Zhi felt love and family affection from them.

Jiang Zhi was filled with mixed emotions, yet also felt deeply ashamed.

It seems that I have been running away and dodging from their sincerity and passion.

Ling Jingyuan seemed to sense Jiang Zhi's emotions and gently took her hand, "Jiang Zhi."

He called out softly, his voice very gentle.

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi slowly raised her eyes, her gaze warm and smiling. She smiled gently at the two of them and said softly, "Auntie, thank you."

"That's enough, that's enough. There are already too many projects."

She already has many projects, but she can't accept these.

The project Ms. Zhou proposed was too large; their company couldn't handle it given its current capabilities.

She will take it one step at a time, doing each project well and developing their studio into a capable company that can stand on its own within the next few years.

"Auntie, I am very grateful for the projects you have offered, but our company is not capable of undertaking such large projects at present."

"Auntie, give me a few more years, and I will do my best to run our studio well. When I have real ability, I will definitely take on all the projects you give me."

Ms. Zhou was somewhat surprised by Jiang Zhi's words. She looked at Jiang Zhi's serious and determined face, remained silent for a while, and then smiled and nodded.

This time, in order to support her daughter-in-law, she chose projects with very high costs and specifications.

However, she did not expect that Jiang Zhi was so rational. She looked at Jiang Zhi with admiration, and the appreciation and affection in her eyes increased even more.

She really likes this rational, clear-headed, self-aware, and earnest young girl.

Ling Jingyuan unconsciously tightened his grip on Jiang Zhi's hand, his gaze fixed intently on his girlfriend with a look of deep affection.

Jiang Zhi is very beautiful now, with a different kind of charm and sexiness.

"Mom, since Jiang Zhi said so, we should respect her choice and listen to her."

Ms. Zhou smiled and nodded upon hearing this, "Okay, okay, I'll listen to Xiao Jiangzhi."

"Thank you, Auntie."

Jiang Zhi sincerely thanked Ms. Zhou, whose kindness truly warmed her heart.

Ms. Zhou smiled and shook her head upon hearing this, saying that she hadn't been able to help at all.

Since Jiang Zhi doesn't accept these projects, she might as well prepare a big red envelope for her when her company opens.

Most affordable and most useful.

Since the new company needs money everywhere, I'll give them big red envelopes.

While Ms. Zhou was thinking about the opening bonus, Ling Jingyuan was somewhat troubled.

What gift should he prepare?

After the three finished their meal, Ms. Zhou took Jiang Zhi shopping for a while, buying her a lot of things before finally letting her leave.

In the car.

Ling Jingyuan fastened his seatbelt, looked at Jiang Zhi, and chuckled softly, "Want to come to my place?"

Upon hearing this, Jiang Zhi immediately shook her head. She looked at Ling Jingyuan seriously and said softly, "Take me back. I have things to do when I get back."

"Okay." After saying that, Ling Jingyuan couldn't help but lean over and kiss Jiang Zhi for a while.

After a long while, he reluctantly let go of Jiang Zhi, and with a smile on his face, started the car.

After dropping the person off at the residential compound, his assistant called to say there was an urgent meeting that Ling Jingyuan needed to attend.

The two lingered in the car for a while before Ling Jingyuan drove away.

When Jiang Zhi returned home, she slumped onto the sofa and thought about Ling's mother and Ling Jingyuan today. The warmth in her heart was still there.

Jiang Zhi felt very lucky to have met Ling Jingyuan when she was in trouble.

From the moment she met this man, Jiang Zhi felt healed and loved. At the same time, she also felt the long-lost but missing warmth of family affection because of Ling Jingyuan.

"Mom, Grandpa and Grandma, maybe I should be a little braver?"

Jiang Zhi muttered to herself, seemingly asking someone far away, or perhaps asking herself.

Perhaps she should have been braver!

For the sake of those who still love her, she needs to be braver.

Jiang Zhi raised her eyes, her gaze bright and resolute. She seemed to have made up her mind, and turned to go to the bedroom.

She worked on her computer for a long time before finally turning it off, washing up, and going to bed.

Zhou's Group.

Inside the CEO's private elevator.

Zhou Siye stood tall, dressed in a black haute couture three-piece suit without a tie, exuding a cold aura and a powerful presence.

Zhou Siye frowned slightly, his cold black eyes darkening as he looked at the chat window between himself and Lin Li on his phone.

He sent her several messages in the morning, but she didn't reply to any of them.

Zhou Siye stared at the chat box for a long time, then slightly curled his lips, put away his phone, and strode out of the elevator, heading straight for his office.

As he passed Lin Li's workstation, he paused for a second, glanced at it briefly, and then pretended to leave as if nothing had happened.

No one saw the slight upturn of his lips and the darkness in his eyes as he left.

Lin Li is back. That's great.

Zhou Siye entered his office and walked quickly to the sofa to sit down.

As long as Lin Li comes back, I'll stay by his side.

He has a year left; he still has a chance.

He will make Lin Li fall in love with him again!

Lin Li is his!

Thinking of this, Zhou Siye walked to his seat and made an internal call. After hanging up, he stared intently at the door with his dark eyes, seemingly lost in thought.

Lin Li came to work at the company today.

She had just gone to the restroom, and when she returned, her assistant told her what Zhou Siye had instructed her.

Lin Li nodded slightly upon hearing this; she knew Zhou Siye's tastes and preferences better than anyone else.

Holding the freshly brewed coffee, she gently knocked on the door.

"Come in." Almost as soon as she knocked on the door, a man's voice came from inside.

Lin Li, holding her coffee, let out a slight sigh and pushed open the door to go inside.