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

I didn't expect that Shen Hualan would invite me to dinner and also bring Zhou Hanzhi along.

At that time, I had already opened the door of the private room. Shen Hualan and Zhou Hanzhi both heard the noise and looked over.

Even if I wanted to leave, I had no chance.

Shen Hualan showed a warm and happy smile on her face. She stood up and came to greet me, holding my arm warmly: "Xuxu, I've been waiting for you to come. You didn't know that Han Zhi arrived half an hour ago and personally selected the dishes. They were all the ones you liked before."

She said it very nicely, and I knew that her purpose in doing so was just to make me feel more favorable towards Zhou Hanzhi so as to have a good start for what was to come.

But I don’t believe Zhou Hanzhi will remember my favorite dishes.

However, when I sat down and my eyes fell on the dishes, I was stunned.

I have been to Shiweiju several times and I have never said which dishes I like there, but the ones on the table now happen to be the ones I like.

"See, I didn't lie. Hanzhi just remembered the dishes that Xuxu liked." Seeing my surprised expression, Shen Hualan smiled even more happily and invited me to eat.

I turned to look at Zhou Hanzhi. He was sitting there with a calm and indifferent look. No emotion could be seen in those dark eyes.

I understand now. Zhou Hanzhi was dragged here by Shen Hualan today. He couldn't refuse Shen Hualan's arrangement, but he wouldn't take the initiative to do things to increase my favorability towards him.

Shen Hualan was exaggerating. These dishes were not arranged by Zhou Hanzhi, but ordered by Shen Hualan. She just happened to order the dishes that I liked.

After we had just taken a few bites of the food, Shen Hualan took my hand and started talking: "Xuxu, you have always been a smart child, why are you confused this morning? You didn't choose the position of the young lady of the Zhou family, but chose the one million. Tell your aunt, do you have any worries? Are you worried about that Lin Xixi? Don't worry, as long as you agree to enter the Zhou family, I, Ma Shan, will let Han Zhi dump that Lin Xixi, and never allow them to have any relationship with each other!"

Okay, now we are getting to the point.

I put down my chopsticks and glanced at Zhou Hanzhi first.

Zhou Hanzhi was peeling shrimps very attentively. Shen Hualan even said that she wanted to dump his beloved, but he remained so calm, which was surprising.

I coughed lightly and said solemnly, "Auntie, you are wrong. I simply feel that I am not worthy of Mr. Zhou and am not qualified to enter the Zhou family. It has nothing to do with other people or other things. Please don't embarrass Mr. Zhou."

Of course this matter must be made clear. I can't let Shen Hualan force Zhou Hanzhi to dump Lin Xixi for me.

First of all, we shouldn’t do such things as breaking up a couple.

Secondly, I don’t want to be Shen Hualan’s gun.

Shen Hualan looks down on Lin Xixi. She can find a way to deal with it herself, but she can't do it in my name, let alone through me.

But just after I said this, there was a slight bang next to me.

I looked over quietly and saw that Zhou Hanzhi's expression had changed. His brows were furrowed and his thin lips were tightly pursed.

He was angry.

I was surprised for a moment, then I understood. Mr. Zhou was slow to react. He finally realized that Shen Hualan was trying to force him to dump Lin Xixi for my sake, so he changed his attitude.

But my attitude was very clear. He could blame Shen Hualan but not me.

Shen Hualan got anxious after hearing what I said. She held my hand and said hurriedly, "Xuxu, what are you talking about? How can you be unqualified? You are the most qualified. Not only are you beautiful, but you are also very capable. You are the project leader of the story. Now everyone who sees you will praise Manager Meng as a young man to be feared. Only someone like you is worthy of Han Zhi. What's more, you have had feelings for each other for so many years..."

"Auntie." When I heard this, I could hardly control my emotions, so I interrupted Shen Hualan.

After quietly calming the turmoil in my chest, I continued to smile and said softly, "That's all in the past. Let the past be in the past. Let's not mention it again, okay? Besides, Miss Lin also participated in the Monogatari project. She also contributed to the success of Monogatari. So Miss Lin is also very capable. She has such a good relationship with Mr. Zhou. She is the right person to be the wife of the Zhou family."

"Who the hell is she? She's not even worthy of carrying your shoes. She..." When I mentioned Lin Xixi's ability, Shen Hualan couldn't suppress her disdain and anger. She even started to insult Lin Xixi regardless of Zhou Hanzhi's presence.

I noticed that Zhou Hanzhi was angry just now, and I was worried that Shen Hualan's words would make him even angrier, and the quarrel would get out of control, so I quickly picked up a piece of pork ribs for Shen Hualan and changed the subject.

"Auntie, you've been talking all the time and not eating anything. Try this piece of pork ribs."

"Xuxu, you are considerate and caring. I really like you, Xuxu. Can you reconsider it? As long as you give me a response, I will talk to the old lady and it will be done!" Although Shen Hualan stopped scolding Lin Xixi, she was still trying to persuade me earnestly.

It seemed that I couldn't continue this meal, so I had to stand up and bow deeply to Shen Hualan: "Auntie, thank you for your kindness, but I won't change my mind about this matter. I have something else to do, so I'll excuse you. You guys take your time to eat."

After saying that, I left the private room and walked out of the door of Shiweiju.

When I arrived at the parking lot, my car wouldn't start. It seemed the battery was low. I had to leave the car there temporarily and go to the nearest subway station.

The winter months in Beijing and Hong Kong are dry and cold, and the wind hurts a little on my face. I had just taken a few steps wrapped in a scarf when a horn sounded behind me.

I turned around and saw that it was Zhou Hanzhi's car.

Zeng Zhi lowered the car window and smiled attentively: "Sister-in-law, your car can't move? Can I take you home?"

I thought that Zhou Hanzhi was still in the car having dinner with Shen Hualan, and Zeng Zhi should be the only one in the car, so it would be okay to use his car, so I got in.

However, as soon as I opened the back door, I froze in place.

Who else could that man sitting upright in the back seat with a cold and intimidating temperament be but Zhou Hanzhi?

How did he end up in the car? When did he get out?

"Why don't you come up yet?" Seeing me standing there motionless, Zhou Hanzhi frowned.

I gritted my teeth and got in the car.

During the entire dinner today, I have been rejecting Shen Hualan's proposals, and all I said were words to help him and Lin Xixi, which was absolutely correct. Even if he was angry, he was angry with his own mother, and he should not blame me.

Besides, I praised Lin Xixi in front of Shen Hualan today, so he should thank me. It’s okay for me to use his car.

As soon as I sat down in the car, I heard Zhou Hanzhi's voice in my ear.

"You couldn't reach Zhou's door, so you went to reach Yuan's door?"

"See you tomorrow"