Chapter 279: An An’s Big Fan!
Watching Jiang An’an, who was super satisfied after eating a meal at KFC.
Jiang Tao couldn’t help but sigh in his heart, children’s happiness is so simple.
“Uncle Jiang, eat chicken nuggets. The chicken nuggets here are delicious, better than Huashilai’s.”
“An An, eat it yourself. If it’s delicious, eat more.”
“Uncle Jiang, don’t you like ketchup?”
“Mmm, I don’t like sweet and sour flavors. I like spicy.”
“Is Uncle Jiang really good at eating spicy food? My aunt also loves spicy food very much. She dares to put a whole packet of fire noodle sauce! She’s super amazing!”
Jiang An’an said, gesticulating animatedly and vividly, with a mischievous look.
“Haha, really? Then your aunt is indeed more amazing. I only dare to put half a packet at a time.”
Jiang Tao also put aside his adult demeanor and chatted with the little one with great interest.
They went back and forth, just like two good friends.
Jiang Hai watched his daughter’s lively and cute appearance, smiling with the affection of an old father.
After chatting with Jiang An’an for a while, Jiang Tao looked at Jiang Hai and brought up the reason for his visit today.
“Jiang Hai, An’an, I’d like to ask you two for a favor.”
“Manager Jiang, please speak! As long as it’s something I can do, I will do my best!”
Jiang Hai agreed without asking what it was.
Based on his understanding of Jiang Tao, Jiang Tao wouldn’t ask him to do anything outrageous.
“Uncle Jiang, please tell me. An’an will also be very, very happy if she can help Uncle Jiang!”
Jiang An’an’s gem-like eyes darted around, looking at Jiang Tao, her little face full of eagerness.
Jiang Tao didn’t beat around the bush with the Jiang Hai father and daughter and said directly:
“Our Xiao Xue wants An’an to go to school with her, so I want An’an to transfer to Aidi Kindergarten as well.”
“Ah? Transfer to Aidi Kindergarten?”
Jiang Hai showed a surprised and hesitant expression after hearing Jiang Tao’s words.
His younger sister, Jiang Yi, was a teacher at Aidi Kindergarten.
Jiang Hai naturally knew about Aidi Kindergarten.
The tuition fees of over a hundred thousand yuan a year were indeed not something their family could afford.
Jiang An’an’s expression also dimmed slightly after hearing Jiang Tao’s words.
She also knew that the kindergarten where her aunt worked was not for ordinary children.
Although she already had a job at such a young age and received a guaranteed salary every month.
However, a prestigious kindergarten like Aidi Kindergarten was not something she could dream of.
“Don’t worry about the tuition fees.”
“An’an’s tuition fees, miscellaneous fees, and all other expenses will be covered by our company.”
“Also, I have a vacant house in Bai Ge Zhuang New Village. Jiang Hai, you, An’an, and Jiang Yi can move in there.”
“It’s in the same residential area as us, so the two children can have more playtime in the future.”
“What do you say, Jiang Hai, An’an? Are you willing to help me with this?”
After Jiang Tao finished speaking, he looked gently at Jiang Hai and Jiang An’an, awaiting their reply.
“This… Manager Jiang, won’t this be too… too much of an expense for you.”
Jiang Hai looked flattered after hearing Jiang Tao’s arrangements, feeling that this happiness came too suddenly!
To send his daughter to a prestigious school for over a hundred thousand yuan a year, without spending a penny himself!
And to provide his whole family with a free house to live in!
What kind of amazing boss is this!
It was true that the tuition fees at Qidi Kindergarten were expensive, over a hundred thousand yuan a year.
But their teaching quality was completely incomparable to ordinary kindergartens.
If his own daughter received education in such an environment.
It would definitely be much better than now, in a small kindergarten in an urban village!
“Uncle Jiang, is that really okay?”
Jiang An’an’s gem-like eyes lit up instantly.
She was still young, and although she had some concept of money, it wasn’t very clear.
She was more concerned about going to school with Jiang Xue, as Jiang Tao mentioned, and playing happily together after school.
Jiang Xue liked her, and she also liked Jiang Xue very much. They were best friends who talked about everything.
“Of course, it’s okay. You also know that Uncle Jiang only has Xiao Xue as his daughter.”
“It is my responsibility as a father to create more happiness and joy for her with my best efforts.”
“She likes you and wants to go to school with you every day, play together after school.”
“This small wish, Uncle will naturally fulfill it.”
Jiang Tao also had a kind smile of a loving father.
Over the years, he had been working in Beijing for a long time, and he had lacked companionship with Xu Li and Jiang Xue.
Therefore, now that he had the ability and the conditions, he wanted to compensate them to the best of his ability.
To provide them with a better life within his means.
Of course, the reward for completing the Yellow Circle Jiang Xue’s Wishlist, Green Square Special Mission.
was also one of the reasons that prompted Jiang Tao to seek out Jiang Hai and Jiang An’an.
This could not be denied.
The cash reward of one million yuan was quite generous.
Of course, the reward of +3 inventory slots was even more tempting to Jiang Tao.
Although he had enough inventory slots now, he wouldn’t mind having more, just in case.
“Manager Jiang, although I have no objections, I somehow feel… I somehow feel…”
Jiang Hai looked at Jiang Tao with gratitude, feeling that he had gained a huge advantage.
“From your perspective, do you feel like you’re taking a huge advantage of me?”
Jiang Tao interrupted him before Jiang Hai could finish speaking.
Jiang Hai nodded honestly and said, “Yes, Manager Jiang, An’an and I are undeserving.”
“Actually, from my perspective as a father, you two have helped me immensely.”
“So, you don’t need to feel like you owe me anything, let alone feel guilty.”
“Then it’s settled. I will arrange An’an’s enrollment as soon as possible.”
“By the way, Xiao Xue wants to play with An’an on weekends.”
“Why don’t you two move to Bai Ge Zhuang this afternoon then.”
“So I don’t have to ask Old Jia to bring Xiao Xue over again.”
Jiang Tao changed the subject and directly finalized the matter.
“Then I’ll trouble you, Manager Jiang!”
Seeing Jiang Tao’s sincerity, Jiang Hai stopped being hesitant and readily agreed.
“After dinner, you two go back and pack up whatever you need to take.”
“I’ll have Old Jia take me to Century City first, and then I’ll come back to pick you up and take you back to Bai Ge Zhuang.”
Jiang Tao arranged everything clearly for Jiang Hai and Jiang An’an while eating his fries.
After discussing business, they ate and chatted, and the atmosphere became even more harmonious than before.
Jiang An’an was also very happy and excited thinking that she could go to school with Jiang Xue from now on.
After talking about the transfer, they chatted for a while longer about Jiang An’an’s work in the film crew.
Jiang Tao was very concerned about his young employee.
He didn’t have too many demands on Jiang An’an, nor did he expect her to earn a lot of money for him now, always advocating for a balance between work and rest.
When Jiang An’an grows up, there will be plenty of opportunities to repay him in the future.
“Excuse me, everyone, could I trouble you for a moment? Are you the child Jiang An’an, who plays Su Li Li?”
While Jiang Tao and the others were chatting, a woman wearing red-rimmed glasses approached and greeted them.
The woman’s gaze was entirely on Jiang An’an’s face, and her expression was one of immense joy.
“Who are you?”
Jiang Tao and Jiang Hai looked at the woman with confusion.
“Big sister, have you watched my short plays?”
Jiang An’an asked the woman curiously and crisply.
“Yes, yes, yes! I can’t believe I’m meeting you in person here!”
“An’an, I’m a huge fan of yours! You’re even cuter and more beautiful in real life than in the short plays!”
Upon hearing Jiang An’an confirm her identity, the woman’s expression became even more excited, and her voice was filled with surprise.
Jiang Tao and Jiang Hai’s expressions relaxed from their guard, and they smiled knowingly upon hearing the woman’s words.
Jiang An’an had already appeared in three short plays so far.
Her lively and cute image had attracted many mother fans and older sister fans.
The person in front of them was likely one of them.
Moreover, this “big fan” behaved normally after approaching, without anything too out of line, unlike some sasaeng fans exposed online.
“Thank you, big sister, for liking me. You’re very beautiful too.”
Facing her big fan, Jiang An’an remained quite calm, showing a bit of a star demeanor.
“Um, An’an, can I take a picture with you? I want to set our photo as the screensaver for all my electronic devices!”
Gu Lina looked at Jiang An’an excitedly, asking for her opinion.
“Daddy, Uncle Jiang, is that okay?”
Jiang An’an actually had no experience taking photos with fans and looked at Jiang Tao and Jiang Hai for their opinion.
“Yes.”
Jiang Tao sensed the kindness and affection Gu Lina had for Jiang An’an and agreed to her request.
“Thank you, thank you!”
Gu Lina thanked Jiang Tao, then took out her phone, turned on the selfie mode, and stood next to Jiang An’an, taking several photos with a click-click sound.
After getting permission from Jiang Hai and Jiang An’an herself, Gu Lina then put her arm around Jiang An’an’s shoulders and took a few more intimate-looking photos together.
“Thank you, thank you, thank you all. I really love An’an so much, I’m a die-hard fan of An’an.”
“I’ll watch every drama An’an stars in from now on!”
After taking the photos, Gu Lina repeatedly thanked Jiang Tao and Jiang An’an again, very polite and courteous.
“Thank you, big sister. I also wish you success in your work.”
Jiang An’an felt a little embarrassed by Gu Lina’s praise, sticking out her little tongue, and shyly offered her blessings.
“Mmm, thank you, An’an. I’m so happy today. I really didn’t expect to meet you here. I also wish you great success in the future!”
“Then I’ll be among your first original fans, hehe.”
“I won’t disturb your meal any further. Enjoy your meal.”
After taking photos, Gu Lina was sensible and proactively left, returning to her original seat.
The commotion of the “fan photo session” here was quite significant, and other customers in the restaurant also turned their gaze towards the dining table where Jiang Tao and the others were seated.
Being watched by others like this felt quite unpleasant.
Furthermore, they had almost finished eating, with only the little foodie Jiang An’an still not satisfied.
Jiang Tao directly asked Jiang Hai to pack all the remaining food on the table to take home and eat slowly.
After they left KFC, Old Jia first drove Jiang Hai and Jiang An’an back to Dongxindian Urban Village.
After dropping off the father and daughter, he then drove Jiang Tao to the Century Golden Resources Hotel.
“Boss, I’ll be going now. Call me if you need anything.”
“Thank you for your hard work, Old Jia. You may go.”
Jiang Tao waved goodbye to Old Jia and turned towards the hotel entrance.
He took the elevator to the 19th floor, room 1908, to meet Yuan Mengqi.
As soon as they met, they were like dry firewood and fierce flames, burning for over an hour before stopping.
After the passion subsided, Yuan Mengqi hugged Jiang Tao’s waist and gently stroked his prominent chest muscles with her fingers, looking quite smitten.
In the morning, Jiang Tao had promised Yuan Mengqi 20% of the dry shares in the plantation as her future financial guarantee.
In simple terms, it was her living expenses.
Although they couldn’t get married, Yuan Mengqi felt like there was no difference between her and Jiang Tao and a real couple.
“Qiqi, have you signed up for your and Ran Ran’s training classes yet?”
“Yes, I visited the school this morning to have a look and registered.”
“Is Xiao Jie’s progress going smoothly?”
“He has preliminarily shortlisted three renovation companies and is hesitating about which one to choose.”
“Are you getting used to living here, Auntie?”
“Mmm, she goes for walks in the park near the residential area during the day. She’s in much better spirits than when she was in her hometown.”
They chatted about daily life, and only left the hotel around 6 PM.
With Yuan Mengjie, the great chef, around, Jiang Tao didn’t need to think about ordering from hotels or hosting dinners when visiting Yuan Mengqi’s home.
When he and Yuan Mengqi returned home with two bottles of Moutai bought from a street tobacco and alcohol shop.
Yuan Mengjie and Lin Ranran had already prepared most of the sumptuous dinner for the evening.
After chatting until around 7 PM, dinner officially began, with ten dishes, symbolizing completeness.
Yuan Mengjie’s culinary skills were constantly improving, and every dish was made with great care, boasting excellent taste and aroma.
Originally, Jiang Tao had planned to properly train the “Big Three” of the Hot Pot Restaurant before its opening.
While having Yuan Mengqi and Lin Ranran enroll in management classes, he also wanted Yuan Mengjie to enroll in a culinary class for further study.
But Yuan Mengjie said it was a waste of money and insisted on self-study.
The results turned out to be quite good.
Yuan Mengjie had also recently started live streaming on Kuaidou and posted some videos of himself cooking.
He was now a small streamer with thousands of fans.
“Brother Tao, try this beef. It’s very tender and delicious.”
“Here’s shrimp for you.”
“These meatballs also taste great.”
“Boiled Sliced Pork in Hot Chili Oil…”
During the meal, Yuan Mengqi no longer pretended to act.
She affectionately called him “Brother Tao” with every bite,
like a considerate young wife, filling his plate with dishes.
Anyone could tell what their relationship was.
Zhao Huilan’s gaze towards Jiang Tao was increasingly like a mother-in-law looking at her son-in-law.
The meal ended around 8:30 PM.
After dinner, they chatted for a while longer, and as usual, Yuan Mengqi went downstairs to see Jiang Tao off with reluctance.
