Chapter 218 - 84: Hongdou’s President Xiao Bo, Jiang Manshu’s 50th Birthday (3)

Xiao Bo was a little surprised. "Is President Jiang really that trusting of her assistant?"

’After all, this is a 10 billion contract. Sending just an assistant... It’s hard to say whether Jiang Li is too bold, or if she just doesn’t think 10 billion is a big deal.’

Jiang Li said nonchalantly, "There’s a saying: ’Employ people you trust, and trust the people you employ.’ If I couldn’t trust her, there would be no point in her being my assistant."

Since Jiang Li had put it that way, Xiao Bo didn’t press the issue. "Alright, I’ll send you an address. Have your assistant come over."

"Okay, no problem."

After hanging up, she received the address and immediately forwarded it to Sheng Mingyue.

After all, compared to her other assistants, Sheng Mingyue was by far the one she trusted the most.

’With her supreme intellect, any document is child’s play for her.’

After forwarding the message, she immediately video-called Jing Shiyun and said sweetly, "Hey, Mom. I have something I need Xiao Sheng’s help with. Can I borrow her for a few hours?"

Jing Shiyun said nonchalantly, "You’re the one who hired her. If you need her, just take her."

Besides, she had Jiang Bowen with her, so it didn’t matter if Sheng Mingyue wasn’t around.

Jiang Li smiled and thanked her. Noticing that Jing Shiyun’s color looked much better than yesterday, she asked, "How are you? Feeling any better now?"

Jing Shiyun frowned. "It’s not that fast."

Her gaze fell on the flowers at her bedside, and she couldn’t help but say, "Your in-laws came by not long after you left. They brought a whole bunch of things. They just left a moment ago."

Jiang Li was surprised to hear that. ’I never even told Jiang Manshu and his family, so how did they know to visit?’

Before Jiang Li could say anything, Jing Shiyun tutted. "I told you two not to tell them."

Jiang Li blinked innocently. "It was your wonderful son-in-law who told them. You can’t blame me."

’I just don’t know when he told them. I didn’t hear a peep about it.’

Jing Shiyun sighed. "And another thing, they even left a red envelope with 50,000 yuan in it inside the fruit basket."

Jiang Li reasoned, "They were probably afraid you wouldn’t accept it, so they hid it in the fruit basket."

"But since they’ve already given it, it would be awkward to return it," Jiang Li continued. "Just keep it. If you give it back, they might think you’re insulted by the amount."

Jing Shiyun had been about to ask Jiang Bowen to send the money back to Shen Yugang, but she stopped herself and couldn’t help but laugh. "I guess I’m not as perceptive as a youngster like you."

Jiang Li raised an eyebrow. "If you feel awkward about it, I can just buy them a gift."

Jing Shiyun nodded in agreement. "Then I’ll give you the money for it."

Jiang Li’s expression turned serious. "What are you talking about? Keep it for yourself. I have my own money."

’As if I would take my parents’ money now!’

Shen Yanzhi returned while Jiang Li was still chatting with Jing Shiyun. "Xiao Li, who are you on the phone with?"

Jiang Li pointed the camera at Shen Yanzhi. "Your mother-in-law."

Shen Yanzhi quickly called out, "Mom!" Then Jiang Li asked him, "When did you tell your parents that my mom was in the hospital? How come I didn’t know?"

Shen Yanzhi walked to the bedside and sat down. "I didn’t mean to. My mom’s 50th birthday is the day after tomorrow, and she wanted me to invite your parents to dinner. I guess I just let it slip."

Jiang Li pressed her lips together. "My mom still won’t be out of the hospital by the day after tomorrow."

Jing Shiyun said nonchalantly, "That’s an easy fix. Your dad can go, and you can just have Xiao Sheng take care of me."

’After all, a 50th birthday is a major milestone. They shouldn’t cancel the celebration just because of me.’

Shen Yanzhi reflexively objected, "How could that be okay?"

Jing Shiyun said, displeased, "Why not? You only turn 50 once. It has to be celebrated!"

After a moment’s thought, she added Jiang Manshu to the video call.

As soon as she saw Jiang Manshu join, Jing Shiyun said, "Sister Man, we were just discussing how to celebrate your birthday the day after tomorrow."

Jiang Manshu paused for a moment, then smiled. "Oh, let’s just skip celebrating my birthday this year."

’With Jing Shiyun in the hospital, how could I be in the mood for a birthday party?’

Jing Shiyun’s face grew serious in disagreement. "You only turn 50 once. How can you not celebrate it?"

"I’ve already told the kids. Jiang can go, and I’ll have a caregiver here to look after me, so you don’t need to worry about me."

Jiang Li chimed in, "That’s right, Mom. With Xiao Sheng looking after my mom, it’ll be fine."

’Compared to Jiang Bowen, she would much rather have Sheng Mingyue take care of Jing Shiyun.’

’After all, Jiang Bowen wasn’t as professional at this as Sheng Mingyue was.’