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

I am really convinced.

I was so panicked, afraid that my colleagues would misunderstand that he and I had a close relationship, and I was also worried that this would have a bad impact if it got out.

But Zhou Hanzhi was different. He wasn't nervous at all, and didn't show any sign of worry. Even when facing these people, he still hugged me tightly and didn't hold back at all.

He has a really big heart. He is not afraid of being misunderstood by others, which would get to Lin Xixi's ears and make his beloved one sad.

He so naturally invited people to come in and sit down, and asked them not to sit for too long so as not to disturb my rest.

It made him and I become really close, like one of my own.

Xiaoya and her group were also surprised by Zhou Hanzhi's answer. They looked at each other, and after a long time they walked into my ward, with smiles on their faces revealing embarrassment and uneasiness.

"Xiao Ya, don't listen to him. I've rested enough. Just sit there for a while." In order to ease the atmosphere and to refute Zhou Hanzhi, I said with a smile.

But after I said it, I realized something was wrong.

I originally said this to refute Zhou Hanzhi and to distance myself from him. I didn't want people to misunderstand me. But as soon as I said this, it sounded a bit like I was arguing with Zhou Hanzhi, which inexplicably made our relationship seem more ambiguous and intimate.

I was even more embarrassed.

Fortunately, everyone has high emotional intelligence, and they seemed to be completely unaware of this. They all smiled and talked to me.

However, due to Zhou Hanzhi's presence, they spoke with obvious restraint. They only asked me where I was injured, how serious it was, and that I should rest well and eat well. However, they never mentioned the topic they had discussed at the door just now.

The reason was obvious. They all knew that discussing the previous topic would involve Zhou Hanzhi.

I didn't want to ask Zhou Hanzhi to get out, not only because I knew Zhou Hanzhi wouldn't listen to me and just get out of my ward, but also because I was worried that my words would make it seem like I had a close relationship with him.

I could only think of asking something else: "By the way, how is your progress going recently? Are there any difficulties?"

"I'm doing fine here. Everything has been going smoothly. And after Professor Yan got involved, my pressure has been reduced by half," Ma Ning said with a smile.

Xi Ning looked hesitant, seeming to want to say something but stopping himself.

I encouraged her: "Xi Ning, if you have any difficulties, just speak up, don't hold it in."

"No, Manager Meng, I just want to ask you something." Xi Ying shook her head and said softly, "Has our company made any personnel changes? Why did Feng Wenting ask us to write a work summary and send it to her before we get off work today? Is this an arrangement between you and Mr. Wu?"

"What?" I was stunned.

I really don't know about this, and I have never arranged it this way.

But when the words came to my lips, I stopped.

Feng Wenting is very similar to me. I see my former self in her, proud, hardworking and talented. She can put more effort into her work, which is what I want to see.

Moreover, Yan Dong and Feng Wenting have frequently had misunderstandings because of me during this period. I was worried that Feng Wenting would slack off at work. Now, I not only see that she is working hard, but she is even more attentive in the project. This is also a happy thing for me.

I won't stop you.

So I nodded to Xi Ying and said, "Yes, I asked Wen Ting to worry about it. I'm afraid I won't be able to go to the company for a few days. You all need to cooperate with each other at work, work together, and try to complete the task as soon as possible. I will give everyone a big red envelope."

"Okay, we will try our best." The doubt in Xi Ying's eyes disappeared and she nodded seriously.

I also breathed a sigh of relief, but I could feel that when I said those words, Zhou Hanzhi's gaze on my face was burning and dissatisfied.

Ma Ning and the others talked for a while and then stood up to leave. I knew that even though I explained, they still took Zhou Hanzhi's previous words to heart.

I couldn't stop them and could only watch them leave. Xiaoya even closed the door of the ward when she left. I turned to Zhou Hanzhi who was still peeling an apple and frowned, "You should leave quickly too. Don't come here again."

"My wife has been injured so badly. As a husband, it's inappropriate for me to turn a blind eye, isn't it? I should take care of you." Zhou Hanzhi started to act like a rogue again.

Not only did he refuse to leave, he even sat down next to me, cut an apple into pieces, and brought them to my mouth, his brows slightly furrowed. “But why did you shield Feng Wenting just now? She seemed to have been very rude to you, and she had caused you trouble several times. Why did you have to clean up her mess?”

I knew he would ask me this question, but I didn't want to answer it.

"I am happy to do so. This is my business and none of your business. Stay out of it." I rolled my eyes at him and rudely took the plate of apples from his hand. "Get out now."

"If I don't take care of your affairs, who will? You are my wife!" Zhou Hanzhi frowned, staring at me with his dark eyes, "You are not so polite to Feng Wenting because of Yan Dong, right? Xuxu, I have to criticize you for this. You are not good at judging people and you are too soft-hearted. You need to improve on this aspect in the future."

"You criticize me?" I laughed at Zhou Han's anger.

There are so many flaws in what he said that I don’t know where to start.

I really should have kicked him out early in the morning!

Dead leg, no use! Why can't you move? Otherwise I could kick him out!

But Zhou Hanzhi seemed not to understand what I meant, and continued, "Yes, you didn't judge Yan Dong correctly. You have been classmates with him for four years. Didn't you see that this person is only gentle on the surface, but actually very calculating and hypocritical? He was ambiguous with you before but didn't confess his love for you because he was wavering between you and Feng Wenting. Seeing that your career was getting better and better and your value was getting higher and higher, he came to you to confess his love. But when he saw that your reputation was damaged, he immediately turned around and went to Feng Wenting. He even posted a family photo on Weibo to express that he was severing ties with you. How could you..."

"Shut up and don't talk about my friend like that!" I was really furious.

Zhou Hanzhi's ears are stuffed with donkey hair and he can't understand what people say. I told him to get out, but he refused to leave and kept lecturing me.

Who is he to me? Why is he in my ward? Who is he to me? Why does he teach me how to do things?

But Zhou Hanzhi not only didn't leave, his expression became even uglier: "Friend? Xuxu, I said you don't know people well. How can someone like Yan Dong be worthy of being your friend? Didn't you just hear them say that Yan Dong and Feng Wenting were both at work in the company today, but you were injured like this, and other colleagues knew to come and see you, but your friend Yan Dong didn't even think of coming to see you. Do you still consider him your friend?"