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

Lin Xixi's praise was soft-spoken, accompanied by the slight dimples on the little girl's face, and could not be linked to the word sarcasm.

But I knew in my heart that she was unhappy.

After all, she was bound to win this trip to southern Anhui, but she didn't expect that I would get an advantage in the end. It's normal to feel a little resentful.

The greatest harmony in the company is the harmony between employees. With a non-careful attitude, I continued to smooth things over with a smile: "Manager Lin is joking, the reason why everyone is happy with this trip to southern Anhui is all because of you and Mr. Zhou." We have received strong support, so please give a toast to Mr. Zhou and Manager Lin later.”

I said this to Zhou Hanzhi and Lin Xixi. The reason why I support them so much is for harmony.

Wu Ling also saw what I was thinking and hurriedly stepped forward to smooth things over: "Now that everyone is here, let's start tonight's carnival party!"

"Oh, by the way," Lin Xixi interrupted Wu Ling, glanced at the waiter, and said in a soft tone, "Knowing that tonight is Mr. Yuan's welcome party, I specially made a handmade cake. , but because my hand is injured, the style may not look good, so please don’t mind Sister Nanxu and Mr. Yuan.”

After she finished speaking, she looked at me timidly, as if she was afraid of doing something wrong.

She said so, so naturally I couldn't say anything, so I could only say politely: "Manager Lin is really thoughtful."

However, when the waiter opened the packaging of the handmade cake, I felt bad all over.

It is a round fruit-shaped cake. It has probably been completely deformed due to too many "accidents" on the way.

But you could say it was completely deformed. The words "Welcome Teacher Yuan" written in the center of the cake can be clearly seen - although the word "Huan" in welcome has been divided into two halves and turned into "Youying".

Quite embarrassing.

As the protagonist tonight, Yuan Tianye's expression changed when he saw this situation.

I heard him say in a joking tone: "Don't tell me, Manager Lin's craftsmanship is really unique and he has ulterior motives."

When he said this, his beautiful peach blossom eyes flashed, and his eyes were clear, and there was no trace of provocation. Even the wording was quite impolite.

Hearing this, Lin Xixi lowered her head and said with drooped eyelids: "Sorry, we shouldn't have gone to the hospital just now. We must have got bumped on the road."

"What are you talking about, Manager Lin? After all, your hand is injured," Wu Ling also answered, "If you don't go to the hospital, Mr. Zhou will probably be heartbroken to death."

Lin Xixi's expression froze, her eyes suddenly turned red, and she looked at Zhou Hanzhi aggrievedly.

Zhou Hanzhi, who had been silent all this time, stood aside with a cold face, glanced at Wu Ling, and said, "Mr. Wu is right. My hands were injured trying to make this cake. Not everyone has this." It’s an honor to have her cook it herself.”

The word "honor" shocked me.

I looked at Zhou Hanzhi in disbelief. When my eyes passed Lin Xixi, I saw the little girl staring at him with admiration and relief on her face.

and proud.

Only then did I realize that in his eyes, Zhou Hanzhi, Lin Xixi personally made an incomplete cake to give us face and it was our honor.

I was speechless about this, and the others obviously had different expressions, especially Yuan Tianye, whose cold scoff was not concealed at all.

The lively atmosphere suddenly added a bit of embarrassment and stalemate. If this plot continues, tonight's welcome party will definitely break up in an unhappy manner.

I thought for a while, then my eyes fell on the cold salad on the table. I twitched the corner of my mouth and said with a smile: "Mr. Zhou is right. Manager Lin took the trouble to prepare desserts for everyone. He really meant it, but I think The word 'huan' is missing a radical, don't worry, I'll do some magic."

As I said that, I picked up the chopsticks, attracted everyone's attention, and then used shredded cucumber and shredded radish to form the word "and".

"Welcome, Teacher Yuan," I pointed at the cake and said with a smile, "Look, it's a unique one."

Yuan Tianye glanced at me lightly and said with a smile: "Sister, you are really creative. This is the first time in my life that I have eaten such an honorable cake."

His tone was crisp, and he deliberately added a bit of coquettishness at that time, but when he spoke, he glanced at Lin Xixi. The whole movement looked childish, naughty and a little cute.

I think only a family like the Yuan family can produce such a wanton and reckless character, right?

But fortunately, his flamboyant personality can easily inspire the atmosphere, so the atmosphere has returned to the relaxed state before.

"In that case, why don't we all have a taste of this first?" Wu Ling also knew how to wink, took the cutter from the waiter's hand, and cut directly into the cake.

The development of the plot is a bit unexpected.

But now that the cake has been cut, it’s time to prepare for dividing it.

For the sake of the protagonist's position, I handed the first piece to Yuan Tianye.

Yuan Tianye waved his hand and said, "Sister, you are wrong. You just said that Mr. Zhou has worked hard during this trip to southern Anhui. This piece should be given to Mr. Zhou."

I didn't expect Yuan Tianye, who had always been unruly, to be so generous at this moment. I was surprised, and after giving him an admiring look, I happily handed the cake to Zhou Hanzhi.

"Director Yuan is right, Mr. Zhou please accept it."

Zhou Hanzhi looked at the sliced ​​cake in front of him and sneered coldly: "Manager Meng forgot, I don't eat sweets."

I didn't expect Zhou Hanzhi to refuse this cake in front of everyone. Lin Xixi made it herself, so I couldn't answer for a while.

This is when Lin Xixi muttered from the side: "Hanzhi, I make a version with less sugar, you can try it."

Zhou Hanzhi withdrew his gaze, glanced at Lin Xixi, and then took the cake.

The abrupt plot finally comes to an end here.

The next time was to get together at home to eat and drink. Although Zhou Hanzhi kept holding the table, fortunately Xiaoya and Wang Zhi were more able to make noise, so the atmosphere was not bad.

This fuss lasted for more than an hour.

Because I was in a good mood, I also drank two drinks during this period. When I came back to myself, my head was already a little dizzy.

While everyone was making a fuss, I quietly left the main hall and walked toward the corridor.

At that time, the window at the corner was open, and a gust of cold wind blew through, making my scalp numb.

Only then did I realize that Beijing and Hong Kong had unknowingly entered the coldest time of the year.

I think as long as we survive these bitterly cold days, we should be able to see some hope.

Thinking about it this way, the stone that weighed on my heart seemed not so heavy anymore.

Reason returned and I turned around quickly. Unexpectedly, when I raised my eyes, I saw a slender figure standing two steps away.

Zhou Hanzhi stood behind me without saying a word.

Against the light, I couldn't see clearly the expression on the man's face, but I could vaguely feel that he exuded an indifferent aura that kept strangers away from him.

"Mr. Zhou." I said politely and asked, "Is something wrong?"

The man raised his eyes slightly, staring at me condescendingly, and said calmly: "Manager Meng's ability to coax men is getting better and better."

I met Zhou Hanzhi's gaze, and sure enough I saw the sarcasm flashing through his black eyes.

I couldn't help but think of the moment of tenderness in these bottomless black eyes in the suite of the Lucky Hotel.

But now it seems that it was more like my illusion.

I curled up my lips and said calmly: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou. You are getting better and better at caring for others."