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

I was so focused on apologizing that I didn't realize I had let something slip. I didn't expect Zhou Hanzhi to seize this opportunity and ask me if I had dreamed about him.

I did dream about him, but I didn't want to admit it.

Memories of last night came flooding back, my thoughts gradually became clearer, and I reacted immediately.

Why should I apologize to Zhou Hanzhi? He was the one who offended me.

"Mr. Zhou, why did you come in? And why are you sitting next to my bed?" I coughed lightly, adjusted my tone, and said seriously.

I was lying down and he was sitting. He looked down at me. I had just pinched his face. The posture and atmosphere were a bit ambiguous.

I don't want to have any ambiguity with Zhou Hanzhi anymore, I have to be serious and dispel these ambiguous feelings.

The atmosphere became cold for a moment, and the burning heat in Zhou Hanzhi's dark eyes gradually cooled. He said in a low voice: "Xu Xu..."

"Mr. Zhou, given our relationship, it's not convenient for you to call me that. Just call me Manager Meng." I moved to the side, then sat up, distanced myself from him, and continued in a cold voice.

Now that we have decided to distance ourselves, we must resolutely carry out the plan and start with the first step, such as how we address each other.

The name Xuxu doesn't suit him.

Zhou Hanzhi's eyes were visibly disappointed. He pursed his lips and changed his address: "I came to thank Manager Meng. It's all thanks to you last night, otherwise I would have been in big trouble."

Last night...I really have to thank him last night!

When I thought about what happened last night, I felt depressed, but I still kept a smile on my face: "Then Mr. Zhou, can you wait until I wake up to thank me? I think it's not very convenient now."

To thank me, he broke into my room without my permission. I was still asleep and he sat down beside my bed and looked at me. What a presumptuous way to thank me.

"I'm here not only to thank you, but also to talk to you about something." Zhou Hanzhi did not leave immediately.

I frowned and showed dissatisfaction: "Mr. Zhou, I just said it's inconvenient..."

What was it that had to be discussed here, and at this moment? Was he in such a hurry? Or was he doing this on purpose, using the discussion as an excuse to continue his flirtation with me and maintain a secret underground relationship?

"It's something we didn't finish discussing last night. It's really inconvenient with Zeng Zhi and Wu Ling outside. Xuxu, can you please listen to me finish?" Zhou Hanzhi's tone was a little anxious, and he stepped forward and held my hand.

Alarm bells rang in my mind. Zhou Hanzhi was just as I had guessed. He was deliberately trying to get involved with me.

There was nothing much to talk about between us. I also knew what he wanted to talk to me about, which was nothing more than those few things. He thought I shouldn't withdraw the case, wanted me to break up with Yuan Tianye, wanted me to wait for him, and also wanted me to stop having much contact with Zhou Pinzhi and Jiang Yin in the future, and not to enter the Zhou family's old house again.

I don't want to talk to him about these things.

"Mr. Zhou, please respect yourself! And please get out immediately!" I decisively shook off Zhou Hanzhi's hand and quickly pushed him away.

"Mr. Zhou, what are you going to do to Xuxu?" Maybe my voice was too loud and alarmed Wu Ling. She hurried in from outside, shouted to stop me, and decisively stood between me and Zhou Hanzhi.

"Is this what Mr. Zhou calls deep love? If Mr. Zhou really loves Xuxu, he should consider her feelings and truly stand from the perspective of what's good for her, instead of being reluctant to let her go and making her feel wronged. This is wasting her time! And you shouldn't be like you are now, with unclear feelings towards her. Excuse me, but this constitutes harassment!" Wu Ling looked righteous and spoke in a just and upright manner.

She's about to become my mouth replacement.

This is exactly what I want to say. I don’t want to be harassed by Zhou Hanzhi anymore.

Zhou Hanzhi was shocked by Wu Ling's words. A look of surprise flashed across his face, and then he fell silent. After a moment, he finally turned around and left the room.

But his tall back looked a little lonely.

I don't care about loneliness. After Zhou Hanzhi left, I immediately got up and dressed quickly. I didn't want to have anything to do with Zhou Hanzhi, so the first thing I had to do was to leave his house as soon as possible. Now that he was awake, the access control should have been released, so I could leave.

"Xuxu, don't worry, take your time." Wu Ling comforted me, "I have found your coat. It fell in the yard. I put it in the washing machine and it is drying now. We need to wait a while. Zeng Zhi just made breakfast. Let's have a bite. By the time we are done, the clothes will be almost dry and can be worn."

"No, I don't have much appetite so I won't eat. You go and eat first, sister." I really didn't have much appetite.

Now I just want to leave this place of trouble as soon as possible.

"Okay, I'll go downstairs and get your coat." Wu Ling went downstairs immediately.

When I finished washing and walked into the living room, Wu Ling just came over with my coat. Zeng Zhi, wearing an apron, came over and said attentively: "Sister-in-law, breakfast is ready, do you want to..."

"I don't want to eat anymore." I refused immediately and reiterated, "Also, Assistant Zeng, the title of sister-in-law doesn't suit me. You should still call me Manager Meng. I hope you won't make the mistake of who is your sister-in-law next time."

I am serious and I am solemn.

Perhaps, I have never been so serious. Zeng Zhi fell silent, subconsciously glanced in the direction of the dining table, and nodded timidly.

I glanced over and saw Zhou Hanzhi sitting at the dining table, seemingly waiting for everyone to come and eat. He also heard what I said and looked over here.

I quickly retracted my gaze, put on the coat Wu Ling handed me, picked up my bag, turned around and left.

After walking a few steps, Zeng Zhi's anxious voice came from behind: "Sister-in-law... Manager Meng, you forgot to bring your cell phone."

"Oh yes, Xuxu, your cell phone. I took it out and put it on the table when I was washing your coat, and almost forgot to take it away." Wu Ling hurried to help me take the phone.

I stuffed it into my pocket and nodded to Zeng Zhi, saying goodbye.

Wu Ling and I walked outside, but Zeng Zhi caught up with us: "Baby, why are you leaving too? You haven't had breakfast yet..."

"Don't call me baby, I'm not your baby. Also, I won't eat anything you cook!" Wu Ling was more decisive than me. He interrupted Zeng Zhi in a deep voice, then took my arm and walked more firmly.

Wu Ling's reaction surprised me. Didn't the couple quarrel last night? Why didn't Zeng Zhi coax Wu Ling? And judging from the situation, it was more serious than before. Wu Ling's anger not only didn't subside, but became even bigger, as if they were going to break up.

Why?