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

The word "hourly worker" touches my nerves.

But soon I extracted another important piece of information from Zhao Hongmei's words - she asked someone to help find her uncle's job in the supermarket.

I looked at my uncle in confusion and heard him say: "It's...a colleague."

Zhao Hongmei seemed to have noticed my doubts, and explained with a smile: "Brother Jiao's colleague, in fact, I am a cousin from my mother's family. He told me about Brother Jiao's situation, so I took it upon myself to help him, hey. , I didn’t expect it to be self-defeating, Manager Meng, I’m really sorry.”

Zhao Hongmei said it sincerely, and it didn't seem like she was biased. It's just that this "care" was so surprising. Logically speaking, we didn't have this kind of friendship at all with her.

But after all, they helped. I can only politely say: "Thank you for your help. I will come to thank you personally tomorrow."

Zhao Hongmei was stunned, waved her hand and said, "Manager Meng, you are too polite. Xixi works so smoothly in your company because of your care. I can't thank you enough for my little effort."

"It should."

Seeing my sincere attitude, Zhao Hongmei asked tentatively: "Mr. Meng hasn't eaten the food in our store, right? How about you come over with Brother Jiao at noon tomorrow, and I can prepare some home-cooked dishes for you?"

Zhao Hongmei helped her uncle after all, and it was only right to go to her store to take care of the business, so I agreed.

After Zhao Hongmei left, my uncle looked at me carefully and explained: "I don't...know, otherwise...I...won't go."

After he finished speaking, his eyelids drooped, like a child who had done something wrong, waiting for my judgment.

I comforted him: "I know, don't worry, I'll come back tomorrow just for a quick meal. As for you, just stay in the hospital for observation for one night, okay?"

My uncle looked at me worriedly and hesitated to speak, but I saw a trace of sadness in his eyes.

"What's wrong?" I asked guiltily.

My uncle's eyes slowly moved from my face to my hands and asked, "When... did you... buy the car?"

Only then did I realize the temptation hidden in my uncle's tone.

"It's provided by the company," I said in an understatement. "I've been doing well recently, and the boss rewarded me for it."

Hearing this, my uncle breathed a sigh of relief and said earnestly: "Xuxu...my uncle knows that you...are a promising...child, but he...can't avoid contact...without contact."

Listening to my uncle finish these words intermittently, I couldn't help but feel sourness in my heart.

It seemed that he was still wary of Zhou Hanzhi.

"Don't worry," I patted my uncle's hand and said calmly, "We can't do it."

Early the next morning, after making arrangements for my uncle, I went to a nearby gift shop to buy some gift boxes and drove to Zhao Hongmei's store.

When we arrived at the store, it was already three o'clock in the morning.

Zhao Hongmei came out of the kitchen after hearing the commotion, saw me, and said enthusiastically: "Manager Meng, you are here, please sit down."

After she finished speaking, she asked the waiter to bring a teapot and poured me some water politely.

Looking at the clean and tidy store in front of me, I felt a little envious, but when my eyes fell on the menu on the wall, I was still surprised.

There is a dish of twice-cooked pork that looks very familiar on the menu.

It instantly brought back memories of my childhood.

This dish was once my grandma’s specialty.

"Manager Meng has good taste, this is our specialty," Zhao Hongmei's eyes were sharp, as if she had read my thoughts, "I will arrange it for you later."

I felt a little embarrassed and immediately refused: "No, my uncle is still in the hospital, so I won't have lunch here. I will definitely come over to taste your craftsmanship another day."

"There are nurses in the hospital, and I told the chef to pack a copy and send it to Brother Jiao later." Zhao Hongmei was more enthusiastic than expected, "You can eat here with peace of mind."

I thought about my relationship with Lin Xixi and excused myself: "My uncle is happy. He will feel awkward in the presence of other people. I really don't feel at ease."

"That's it..." Zhao Hongmei glanced at the time on the wall and said, "How about this, Manager Meng, I'll ask the kitchen to start the fire now, and you can bring lunch to Brother Jiao later."

I was asked to stay again and again, and it would be a little unreasonable for me to refuse, so I could only accept it awkwardly.

But at this moment, a soft greeting suddenly came from the door: "Mom, Hanzhi and I are back!"

I looked up and saw Zhou Hanzhi and Lin Xixi walking in from the store door.

To my surprise, Zhou Hanzhi was not wearing a suit as usual, but instead put on a light gray sports jacket, which was exactly the same as Lin Xixi's baby pink style.

Anyone with a discerning eye can see that this is obviously a couple's style.

Wearing sportswear, Zhou Hanzhi is a little less serious and a little more easy-going.

The man was carrying large and small bags in his hand, and it seemed that he was here to honor his father-in-law and mother-in-law.

Lin Xixi's sharp eyes saw me for the first time. She stared at her beautiful almond eyes and said in surprise: "Sister Nan Xu, why are you here?"

Before I could speak, I heard Zhao Hongmei say: "Manager Meng came here specifically to visit me... It's unfortunate, but didn't you and Mr. Zhou say you wanted to eat out? Why did you come back suddenly?"

Lin Xixi glanced at Zhou Hanzhi shyly and said frankly: "Hanzhi said that he misses his father's twice-cooked pork. Why don't I satisfy his stomach?"

When the little girl said this, her tone was delicate and soft, obviously like a little girlfriend trying to please her boyfriend.

Seeing this, Zhao Hongmei glanced at Lin Xixi with satisfaction, then looked at Zhou Hanzhi, and said cheerfully: "It's no coincidence, Manager Meng also ordered this dish just now, don't worry, I will definitely make good arrangements for you today. "

"By the way, Mom," Lin Xixi picked up the small gift box in her hand and Liwu said lightly, "When you and Hanzhi passed the jade counter, he specially picked one for you. See if you like the style."

Zhao Hongmei suddenly looked flattered and said in surprise: "Where is my gift?"

"Of course," Lin Xixi revealed her loving almond eyes and looked at Zhou Hanzhi tenderly: "My aunt told me today that she would like to invite you to have afternoon tea with her when she has time. Hanzhi I also agreed."

Hearing this, my heart suddenly "thumped".

Shen Hualan is such a picky person. If she can take the initiative to invite Lin Xixi's mother to have afternoon tea, does it mean that she has fully recognized Lin Xixi as her daughter-in-law?

Is this Shen Hualan's personal intention, or was it... Zhou Hanzhi's instruction?

When I was confused, I heard Zhao Hongmei ask: "I can do it here. It depends on what Mrs. Zhou means."

She paused, her eyes fell on Zhou Hanzhi's face, and asked: "How about scheduling it tomorrow afternoon?"