Chapter 362

Compared to Seeing Yan Li, who had the system's cheat, Qin Lan only confirmed her pregnancy through testing several days later.

To ensure her self-test wasn't inaccurate, she asked her agent Lü Jie to secretly arrange a check-up with a doctor friend she knew.

"Lan'er, congratulations, you're definitely pregnant."

The doctor smiled as she offered her congratulations; she had known Qin Lan for two or three years.

Both were regular clients at the same beauty salon; the doctor had watched Qin Lan's TV dramas and liked her, so she approached to ask for an autograph. When Qin Lan learned she was a doctor, she asked about various health issues, and over time, they gradually became familiar.

Wealthy people all enjoy befriending doctors—they can consult them when unwell and receive medical assistance and health advice.

Doctors also welcome friendships with celebrities and the wealthy, expanding their social circles, which helps their careers and other areas.

When Qin Lan was preparing for pregnancy, she had always consulted this doctor about various questions; this time too, she asked her to arrange the check-up—safe and confidential.

"Director Liu, thank you for your trouble."

Qin Lan politely spoke, gently pressing her hand against her lower abdomen, her eyes shimmering with delight.

She had done research: pregnancy speed varies, depending on the person and luck.

Many women take two or three months to conceive; one-third take over half a year; even within a year, the pregnancy rate is only 90%, though if it exceeds a year, they should go to the hospital for a check-up.

So Qin Lan had prepared for a months-long battle, but unexpectedly, she succeeded right in the first week of ovulation.

Was it Seeing Yan Li's seed that was good, or her own soil?

"Lan'er, here's the list of precautions and meal plans I prepared—I consulted several experts personally, absolutely reliable. If you have any issues, feel free to contact me anytime."

"Also, I recommend hiring a professional nanny who has cared for pregnant women—she'll save you a lot of trouble."

"..."

Director Liu gave all sorts of instructions; Qin Lan thanked her deeply: "Thank you so much, Director Liu."

"It's nothing—last time with my husband, I also owe your husband for helping out."

Qin Lan casually befriending two doctors wouldn't bother Seeing Yan Li, but when it came to professional medical advice regarding pregnancy, he would definitely inquire.

After the system checked their credentials and confirmed their competence and character, it further strengthened the relationship by extending a personal favor.

This was also why Qin Lan felt comfortable asking her for help.

Qin Lan had grown accustomed to it: her own friends or the people she hired weren't necessarily trustworthy or reliable, but anyone Seeing Yan Li approved of or arranged for her almost never failed.

Not just her—others were much the same. In judging people and gathering information, Seeing Yan Li was deeply trusted by them all.

After some small talk, Qin Lan returned home with Lü Jie; when getting out of the car and stepping into the elevator, Lü Jie pretended to support her, and Qin Lan was speechless.

"We're not even at the three-month mark—why be so careful?"

"Yes, extremely careful."

Lü Jie looked perfectly reasonable, her voice brimming with uncontainable joy: "This is the future heir of Director Yan—the next billionaire. I wouldn't just support you—I'd carry you on my back."

Qin Lan muttered: "I feel like you're happier about this pregnancy than I am."

Lü Jie affirmed: "You're right."

As Qin Lan's agent and co-founder of Shan Feng Yingye with her, Lü Jie was deeply tied to Qin Lan—their interests were aligned.

Lü Jie's greatest fear was Qin Lan and Seeing Yan Li falling out, and her glory fading.

Now that Qin Lan was pregnant, she was the mother of Seeing Yan Li's child—her status had skyrocketed. Even if they separated, the child would remain a bond. How could Lü Jie not be delighted?

Back home, Lü Jie treated Qin Lan like an empress—helping her change shoes, supporting her to sit, bringing her water, then endlessly giving instructions.

"For now, don't tell anyone except Seeing Yan Li."

There's an old saying: don't announce a pregnancy in the first three months—it's because the fetus is unstable and prone to complications.

Lü Jie's point was: people's hearts are unpredictable; Qin Lan should be cautious—keep it secret for now, and reveal it only if she can't hide it anymore.

"What about my mom?"

Qin Lan questioned, and Lü Jie fell silent: "You can tell your mom."

As her agent and an outsider, Lü Jie couldn't stay at home with Qin Lan every day, so previously, Qin Lan and she had agreed: hire a nanny and have Qin Mu come over to care for her.

"What about Seeing Yan Li's mom?"

Qin Lan asked again, and Lü Jie fell silent once more: "Yes… I think so."

Qin Lan had mentioned before that Seeing Yan Li's mother was desperate for a grandchild; if they didn't tell her now, the old lady would get angry and damage the mother-in-law and daughter-in-law relationship—Lü Jie couldn't bear that blame.

Qin Lan was about to ask more, but Lü Jie stopped her: "Who you can tell and who you can't—discuss it with Director Yan."

At that moment, she remembered the main point: "Oh right—we haven't told Director Yan yet."

"Uh..."

Qin Lan explained: "He knew when I tested—I celebrated then—but I wasn't sure it was accurate, so I asked you to come with me to the hospital for confirmation."

Lü Jie understood, but still insisted: "You still need to tell him—with the hospital proof, it's foolproof and will make him even happier."

"Mm."

Qin Lan thought Seeing Yan Li already believed her—he was even more confident than she was—but she saw no point arguing with Lü Jie.

Lü Jie was genuinely thrilled, unable to sit still, pacing around the living room and fantasizing about how Dong Xuan and the others would be shattered when they found out.

Qin Lan didn't join in the fantasy; she sat on the sofa, gently stroking her belly with tenderness.

Right now, she wasn't thinking about competing with Dong or Fan—she only wanted to deliver her child safely and smoothly.

…

"That's settled then—report any issues later. Meeting adjourned."

Seeing Yan Li spoke and stepped out first, leaving the meeting room; Yi'an's senior executives drifted out in small groups.

The Advertising Department Director quietly asked Vice President Xiao Guan, in charge of distribution: "President Xiao, Chairman Yan seems to be in a good mood today—he was smiling during the meeting."

After Yi'an's merger and financing, a board of directors was formed, with Seeing Yan Li as chairman; he had previously also served as CEO, but last month he hired an external executive to fully oversee Yi'an's IPO.

From then on, Seeing Yan Li's internal title at Yi'an became Chairman or Chairman Yan.

Still, many veteran employees preferred calling him Director Yan, and Seeing Yan Li himself didn't mind.

Senior management pays more attention to it; what you call them privately doesn't matter, but publicly you must use official titles.

If you call the boss's position too low, how will you advance yourself?

"It's not that I'm in a good mood today—I've been in a good mood for several days."

Xiao Guan glanced at the head of the TV department and lowered his voice: "The day before yesterday, a deputy head in the TV department made a stupid mistake on a project. Normally, he'd be fired or at least screamed at, and the whole TV department might get punished. But guess how Chairman Yan handled it?"

The head of the advertising department chimed in: "How did he handle it?"

"Chairman Yan didn't get angry at all. He cut his bonus and performance pay, then let him redeem himself."

"Man, he's got some luck."

Seeing Yan Li used to be relatively lenient, but now Yi'an is pushing for an IPO, so requirements for senior management have become much stricter than before.

Since the merger was announced last year, Yi'an has fired more senior executives than in all previous years combined—clearly showing the intensity.

Of course, some of these executives were removed because they caused problems, while others obstructed or harmed the merger or IPO, and were purged by Seeing Yan Li.

But this alone is enough to make internal senior managers tense up.

Especially now, as Yi'an prepares for its IPO and original shares are being rolled out according to plan.

Because Yi'an's original share allocation strategy gives individuals a small percentage but distributes widely, any senior executive still on the job and meeting the tenure requirement can benefit to some degree.

If you leave before this happens, you lose not only your position but also every bit of the IPO windfall.

"Exactly. At first we thought he was a company veteran, so Chairman Yan let him off. Later we found out—he's just been in an extremely good mood these past few days."

Saying this, Xiao Guan lowered his voice even further: "Rumor has it, Chairman Yan is the same on Weibo."

Same boss, same share swap—Weibo and Yi'an are still very close.

Some senior executives have their own networks and friends, occasionally passing along slightly insensitive bits of news.

"So why is Chairman Yan so happy? Did your distribution department sell 'The New Three Kingdoms'? Or did the cinema department complete an acquisition?"

"'The New Three Kingdoms' is still under negotiation, and we haven't heard anything about the cinema department. Besides, this isn't the kind of thing that would make him this excited. Last time the company raised over a billion, he was only happy for two or three days—and never showed it so openly."

The two couldn't figure it out, until the head of the advertising department suddenly remembered something and whispered a rumor.

"Did he get into another relationship?"

"Unlikely."

Xiao Guan shook his head: "You think Chairman Yan is like you? He's seen every flower in the garden—he wouldn't be that pathetic."

As they spoke, Hu Ya—formerly promoted from president's office to director of the board office—passed by. Xiao Guan hurried over, hoping to glean some inside information.

But Hu Ya would never leak Chairman Yan's personal matters; she just laughed it off.

Disappointed, Xiao Guan returned and ran into Jia Qian, the vice president in charge of artist management, and casually chatted about Seeing Yan Li's odd behavior.

Jia Qian shook her head: "You guys are thinking too shallowly. Go ask your wife—what was your state when she was pregnant? You'll understand."

Watching Jia Qian walk away, Xiao Guan smacked his forehead hard, filled with regret.

How could I have forgotten this!

It's my fault—I was stuck in rigid thinking, assuming Chairman Yan wasn't married, but who says you need to be married to have a child?

Realizing this, Xiao Guan sprinted back to his office and started making calls.

"Old Liu, I remember your wife works at Peking Union Medical College—do you know any top obstetricians? It's not my wife who's pregnant, don't worry about it—just help me make an introduction."

"Wife, do you still have that folk remedy for morning sickness from back home? Copy it for me. Also, list all the baby and maternity products that worked well for you—price doesn't matter, just make sure they're the best. Yeah, I'll explain when I get home."

"Little Sun, I remember your hometown is Zhoushan—can you get me a protective amulet? Yes, preferably one that's been blessed."

"..."

Xiao Guan knew these things might not help—he could do all this, let alone Chairman Yan, whose wealth, resources, and connections far surpassed his.

But whether they worked didn't matter; attitude and sincerity were what counted most.

After arranging everything, he invited Jia Qian to dinner—she'd given him this hint, and that was a real favor.

Too many people want to advance!

Whoever finds out first, whoever prepares first—just one step ahead, and the difference is a thousand miles.