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

As the distance got closer, I could see the displeasure in Zhou Hanzhi's eyes at a glance.

"Manager Meng, don't you want to explain?"

It seems to be a business-like thing.

Lin Xixi spoke before me: "Senior, it has nothing to do with Senior Meng. I am just too stupid."

After saying this, the little girl showed a self-blaming expression.

"You go to the car and wait for me first." Zhou Hanzhi said in a warm voice, seeming to comfort him.

Lin Xixi looked at me immediately, as if asking for my opinion.

I couldn't laugh or cry immediately.

With the sponsor's father here, how could she want to see my face?

Seeing that she was standing still, Zhou Hanzhi said again: "Be obedient."

Lin Xixi then obediently packed up her things and left.

When I was young, I was called into Lin Xixi's office by Zhou Hanzhi.

His back was turned to me, but his eyes wandered throughout the office. His probing eyes finally landed on my face and asked, "You haven't bought the air purifier yet?"

He was so attentive.

I said solemnly: "The merchant said it will be delivered tomorrow."

Zhou Hanzhi didn't answer immediately. He tapped his slender fingers on the desk and said after a while: "Lin Xixi is not you. She entered Nanjing University by stepping on the admission line. Don't be too harsh on her."

harsh.

However, just writing a simple front-end code became harsh in Zhou Hanzhi's eyes.

Okay, the sponsor’s dad has the final say.

I paused for two seconds and asked rationally: "Then according to Mr. Zhou's wishes, how should I arrange tasks for Miss Lin in the future?"

Zhou Hanzhi raised his eyes when he heard the sound, his eyes collided with mine again, and he said seriously: "I don't want to see what happened today a second time."

With the knocking tone and the man's firm eyes, I realized that Zhou Hanzhi was like this when he tried his best to protect someone.

The pain in my heart welled up, and I heard myself say, "Listen to Mr. Zhou."

It was already eight o'clock in the evening when I saw Zhou Han off. Wang Jiaren hadn't left yet. Seeing me sitting motionless at my work station, she asked with concern: "Sister Nan Xu, are you feeling unwell?"

"No."

"Why is your face so ugly? Why don't I take you to the hospital?"

I waved my hand and said, "Maybe I'm hungry. You should go first."

Wang Jia looked at me and hesitated to speak.

When Zhou Hanzhi confronted me, he was sitting in the corner.

After thinking about it, I said again: "It's really okay. Go back and rest early."

Wang Jia then left.

I was silent for a moment and turned on the computer quietly, but the code became more and more messy as I typed it.

Memories of the past wrapped around my heart like vines in this dark night, getting tighter and tighter, until I could hardly breathe.

Six years and more than two thousand days and nights, perhaps in Zhou Hanzhi's eyes, he couldn't compare to Lin Xixi's slight grievance.

I typed the code all night and spent time breaking down the entire game's front-end and back-end.

If the progress is fast, the construction can be completed in three months.

I just need to work harder.

Lin Xixi saw me brushing her teeth in the tea room, and there was a flash of panic in her almond-shaped eyes.

"Senior sister, didn't you come back all night?"

I said calmly: "There is something wrong with one line of code. I will take some time to correct it."

Lin Xixi looked distressed: "This is too hard. Wait, I have some nuts sent by Senior Hanzhi. I'll get some for you."

After saying that, he dodged away like a naughty little rabbit.

Heartless.

It's as if yesterday's unpleasantness never happened.

This is probably what it looks like to be held in the palm of someone's hand and pampered.

Unlike me, the only thing I can use is this pile of code.

For two consecutive days, I was immersed in work day and night, until a phone call came in.

The caller was Shen Hualan.

"Xuxu, tomorrow is the weekend. Auntie knows a good private restaurant. Would you like to come over with your boyfriend to try it?"

I don't know where Shen Hualan got my phone number.

Of course, she also knew that when she said she wanted to treat her to a meal, she didn't mean to drink.

What else does she want to test?

Is it possible that Zhou Hanzhi hasn't revealed Lin Xixi's existence to her yet?

No matter what the reason is, I have no interest in continuing to get involved in the Zhou family's affairs.

So I responded: "Sorry, auntie, I have to work overtime tomorrow."

I probably didn't expect that I would refuse. There was a pause on the other end of the phone. Then, I heard Shen Hualan complain again: "I heard from Hanzhi that Rongyu invested in your project. I'll tell him later, don't give it to you." Too much pressure.”

This is using my identity as an investor’s mother to put pressure on me.

I pinched my brows and said, "Auntie, can you do it tomorrow night?"

"Okay, I'll send you the address. Remember to bring your boyfriend with you."

Where did I get my boyfriend from?

Forget it, let's talk about it when we see Shen Hualan tomorrow.

On Saturday evening, I went to a private restaurant on the outskirts of the city as scheduled.

The decoration of the store is elegant and antique, and even the waiters who serve the dishes are well-dressed. At first glance, it is a place where money is sold.

Shen Hualan can be regarded as rising tide now.

In the private room, the well-maintained woman looked at me in surprise and asked, "Why am I alone without my boyfriend?"

"He's busy."

Shen Hualan looked away, with a flash of suspicion in his eyes, and then said: "It's okay, Hanzhi is still on the way, let's order first."

I held the tea cup in my hand for a moment.

Is Zhou Hanzhi coming over tonight too?

Seeing that I didn't say anything, Shen Hualan gave me another probing look and said, "Xu Xu, your company cooperates with Han Zhi. Do you know a girl named Lin Xixi?"

It seems that I guessed it right. Zhou Hanzhi has not officially introduced Lin Xixi to his family yet.

I answered very officially: "Mr. Zhou and I don't meet often, so I don't know."

Shen Hualan sighed and said, "Yesterday I went to Rongyu and heard gossip at the front desk that Han Zhi had ordered an expensive dress from the designer, and the recipient was Miss Lin."

After she finished speaking, her eyes turned to me.

I smiled and said, "Auntie, you can ask Mr. Zhou directly about this."

I have no control over other people's private affairs, not to mention that this person is Zhou Hanzhi.

Shen Hualan saw that what I said was accurate, and complained: "Xu Xu, aunt is worried. To be honest, I have read the personnel file of Miss Lin. She comes from an ordinary family. She just runs a snack bar at school. Her performance is average, I really don’t know what Hanzhi likes about her.”

Shen Hualan's meaning is very simple. With Lin Xixi's status, she is not worthy of Zhou Hanzhi.

I'm surprised too.

I always thought that the girl Zhou Hanzhi held in his palm must be at least the daughter of a wealthy family in Beijing and Hong Kong.

"Look at me." Seeing my silence, Shen Hualan hurriedly covered her mouth and said, "Xuxu, Auntie, I have no other intentions. Come on, take your order."

I guess she was upset about why Zhou Hanzhi chose an ordinary girl who couldn't even compare to me.

But there is no reason for preference in this world.

Not long after, Zhou Hanzhi came in in formal attire. Seeing that there were only two people in the private room, Shen Hualan and I, a hint of joking clearly flashed across his face.

"My boyfriend didn't come?"

As if he knew I was lying.

I think my posture in front of the mother and son was too low, which gave them the illusion that I could manipulate them at will.

The cell phone on the table beeped at an inappropriate time.

I glanced at it and saw that it was a message from Yan Dong.

"Are you free tomorrow night? I heard that this suspense drama is good. Do you want to join us?"

I clutched my phone and said lightly: "Next time, I will definitely bring him over."