She was fired after she refused to be the CEO's dog licker.

I thought I heard wrong.

But seeing Lin Xixi's hesitant expression, she knew that Zhou Hanzhi's invitation was true.

Or just being polite?

I didn't want to offend others for no reason, so I declined politely: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your kindness, but I still have work to deal with. I'll invite you next time."

Zhou Hanzhi refused: "No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat, right?"

The voice was inexplicably higher.

It's like I don't know what's good and what's good.

Lin Xixi stood aside with her head hanging down and whispered: "Senior Hanzhi, maybe Sister Nanxu is really in trouble."

Look, the little girl has an opinion.

I stood there waiting to see how Zhou Hanzhi would handle it.

After a while, I heard him say patiently: "Xixi has been in your company for more than a month. She must have caused a lot of trouble to Manager Meng. I have to thank Manager Meng."

I immediately heard the implication of Zhou Hanzhi's words.

I dare to return the favor to Lin Xixi.

Lin Xixi also heard this, and finally there was a smile on her pale face: "Senior, it's better to think carefully, sister Nanxu, why don't you refuse?"

Full of sincerity.

I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart, but the face-saving project still needs to be done.

So I went to a Western restaurant with Zhou Hanzhi and Lin Xixi.

The restaurant has a high style, and there is a teacher playing the piano in the corner. With the gentle piano music, the blockage in my heart has been relieved a lot.

There's just one thing I didn't understand. In such a romantic restaurant, wouldn't it be good for Zhou Hanzhi to accompany Lin Xixi to live a two-person world?

Why do you have to bring me this light bulb?

After a while, I had the answer.

Shen Hualan came over aggressively.

After seeing me, a hint of surprise clearly flashed through his angry expression: "Xu Xu, you... why are you here?"

Yes, even Shen Hualan knows that it is inappropriate for me to be here at this time.

But Zhou Hanzhi still let me get involved.

I chewed the steak in my mouth as if nothing had happened and said, "Mr. Zhou and Miss Lin are treating us to a treat. I can't refuse their hospitality."

Shen Hualan put away her anger and ordered the waiter to bring a set of tableware. Whether intentionally or not, she sat down opposite Lin Xixi.

"The little girl you have now," she said in a sinister tone, glancing at Lin Xixi casually, "she is really amazing."

With a "squeak" sound, Lin Xixi's hand holding the fork suddenly slipped, and the metal fork head made an inappropriate screeching sound with the dinner plate.

Lin Xixi's little face turned red and white, and she clutched the knife and fork in her hand tightly, her fingertips turning white.

Quite embarrassing.

At this time, Zhou Hanzhi on the side calmly took out the freshly cut steak and naturally replaced it with the one in front of Lin Xixi.

Considerate to the extreme.

Lin Xixi raised her long eyelashes and said flattered, "Senior Hanzhi, I can do it myself."

After speaking, he looked at Shen Hualan cautiously.

Really like a frightened little rabbit.

I suddenly thought of the first time I met Shen Hualan a long time ago.

We had a buffet together.

Although she was not as domineering at that time as she is now, her attitude towards me was not much better either.

During the whole meal, she ordered me to take various things. It was the season when crayfish were in season. Just because she liked it, I peeled the shrimp raw all night long.

Even my fingernails smell like lobster.

Then she said "quite well-behaved".

During this period, Zhou Hanzhi just sat across from him eating food silently without saying a word.

Now, in the same situation, he was cutting steak for Lin Xixi in front of Shen Hualan.

"Hanzhi, are you too spoiled to her?" Shen Hualan really couldn't stand it anymore, "It's not like she doesn't have long hands and needs you to cut and feed her?"

When she said this, Zhou Hanzhi had just handed Lin Xixi a piece of paper.

The man said without changing his expression: "You don't understand."

Shen Hualan was choked and speechless, and her face was clouded.

I didn't want to be implicated for no reason, so I changed the topic and said, "Auntie, the pan-fried cod here tastes good. You can try it."

Shen Hualan lowered his head when he heard the sound, glanced at the cod piece with its bones picked out, and smiled: "Xuxu is still sensible, unlike some little girls who have no eyesight."

A meal is as exciting as a roller coaster.

After dinner, the four of us stood at the neon intersection. Shen Hualan took my hand and said, "Xu Xu, come and sit at home this weekend. Han Zhi just added a yard with a lawn, and a large bougainvillea was planted in the backyard. You must like it."

I was startled and looked at Zhou Hanzhi unconsciously.

His expression was as usual, and there was nothing unusual in his calm eyes.

Also, how could Zhou Hanzhi remember my preferences when he is so cold and reserved?

Probably just a coincidence.

After sending Shen Hualan away, the three of us were left awkwardly in place.

I shook my phone and said, "Mr. Zhou, the car I ordered is almost here. I'll take my leave now."

Zhou Hanzhi responded lightly, without adding a single word.

I turned around and crossed the street.

I vaguely heard Lin Xixi's self-reproaching voice: "I'm sorry, Senior Hanzhi, it's my fault that I failed to please Auntie."

I took a deep breath and reluctantly pulled the corners of my mouth.

It was as if Shen Hualando recognized me.

She is just using me as a gunman.

And Lin Xixi at least has Zhou Hanzhi protecting her, right?

When it comes to Zhou Hanzhi, I feel even worse.

It was obvious that I was being used as a shield tonight.

Their mother and son have a rare tacit understanding.

But why should he?

Think our NPCs have no temper?

I went back to my place full of anger.

When I came out of the bathroom, I saw the mobile phone on the table flashing non-stop. When I got closer, I could clearly see the string of numbers flashing on the screen.

It's my fault that I have such a good memory that I recognized Zhou Hanzhi's number at a glance.

But, at this point, why did he suddenly call?

I hesitated for a few seconds before pressing answer.

"are you home yet?"

The man's voice was hoarse, as if he was tired.

I asked knowingly: "Who are you?"

There was a pause on the other end of the phone, and I heard Zhou Hanzhi ask: "Meng Nanxu, have you deleted my number too?"

Deleted, two years ago.

I didn’t save it again after that.

It's a reasonable thing. Zhou Hanzhi is so smart that he should be able to figure it out.

I pinched my eyebrows and asked, "Is something wrong, Mr. Zhou?"

Zhou Hanzhi suddenly stopped talking.

I came back to blow the wind, I had a severe headache, and my patience was naturally less than usual. He didn't say anything, and I didn't want to wait, so I said, "If nothing happens, I'll rest first."

"WeChat friends, add me back." Zhou Hanzhi finally spoke, but his tone was not good.

Hearing the sound, my hand holding my brow stopped.