I thought I heard wrong.
But seeing Lin Xixi's hesitant expression, she knew that Zhou Hanzhi's invitation was true.
Or just being polite?
I didn't want to offend others for no reason, so I declined politely: "Thank you, Mr. Zhou, for your kindness, but I still have work to deal with. I'll invite you next time."
Zhou Hanzhi refused: "No matter how busy you are, you still have to eat, right?"
The voice was inexplicably higher.
It's like I don't know what's good and what's good.
Lin Xixi stood aside with her head hanging down and whispered: "Senior Hanzhi, maybe Sister Nanxu is really in trouble."
Look, the little girl has an opinion.
I stood there waiting to see how Zhou Hanzhi would handle it.
After a while, I heard him say patiently: "Xixi has been in your company for more than a month. She must have caused a lot of trouble to Manager Meng. I have to thank Manager Meng."
I immediately heard the implication of Zhou Hanzhi's words.
I dare to return the favor to Lin Xixi.
Lin Xixi also heard this, and finally there was a smile on her pale face: "Senior, it's better to think carefully, sister Nanxu, why don't you refuse?"
Full of sincerity.
I feel a little uncomfortable in my heart, but the face-saving project still needs to be done.
So I went to a Western restaurant with Zhou Hanzhi and Lin Xixi.
The restaurant has a very high style, and there is a teacher playing the piano in the corner. With the gentle piano music, the blockage in my heart has been relieved a lot.
There's just one thing I didn't understand. In such a romantic restaurant, wouldn't it be good for Zhou Hanzhi to accompany Lin Xixi to live a two-person world?
Why do you have to bring me this light bulb?
After a while, I had the answer.
Shen Hualan came over aggressively.
After seeing me, a hint of surprise clearly flashed through his angry expression: "Xu Xu, you... why are you here?"
Yes, even Shen Hualan knows that it is inappropriate for me to be here at this time.
But Zhou Hanzhi still let me get involved.
I chewed the steak in my mouth as if nothing had happened and said, "Mr. Zhou and Miss Lin are treating us to a treat. I can't refuse their hospitality."
Shen Hualan put away her anger and ordered the waiter to bring a set of tableware. Whether intentionally or not, she sat down opposite Lin Xixi.
"The little girl you have now," she said in a sinister tone, glancing at Lin Xixi casually, "she is really amazing."
With a "squeak" sound, Lin Xixi's hand holding the fork suddenly slipped, and the metal fork head made an inappropriate screeching sound with the dinner plate.
Lin Xixi's little face turned red and white, and she clutched the knife and fork in her hand tightly, her fingertips turning white.
Quite embarrassing.
At this time, Zhou Hanzhi on the side calmly took out the freshly cut steak and naturally replaced it with the one in front of Lin Xixi.
Considerate to the extreme.
Lin Xixi raised her long eyelashes and said flattered, "Senior Hanzhi, I can do it myself."
After speaking, he looked at Shen Hualan cautiously.
Really like a frightened little rabbit.
I suddenly thought of the first time I met Shen Hualan a long time ago.
We had a buffet together.
Although she was not as domineering at that time as she is now, her attitude towards me was not much better either.
During the whole meal, she ordered me to take various things. It was the season when crayfish were in season. Just because she liked it, I peeled the shrimp raw all night long.
Even my fingernails smell like lobster.
Then she said "quite well-behaved".
During this period, Zhou Hanzhi just sat across from him eating food silently without saying a word.
Now, in the same situation, he was cutting steak for Lin Xixi in front of Shen Hualan.
"Hanzhi, are you too spoiled to her?" Shen Hualan really couldn't stand it anymore, "It's not like she doesn't have long hands and needs you to cut and feed her?"
When she said this, Zhou Hanzhi had just handed Lin Xixi a piece of paper.
The man said without changing his expression: "You don't understand."
Shen Hualan was choked and speechless, and her face was clouded.
I didn't want to be implicated for no reason, so I changed the topic and said, "Auntie, the pan-fried cod here tastes good. You can try it."
Shen Hualan lowered his head when he heard the sound, glanced at the cod piece with its bones picked out, and smiled: "Xuxu is still sensible, unlike some little girls who have no eyesight."
A meal is as exciting as a roller coaster.
After dinner, the four of us stood at the neon intersection. Shen Hualan took my hand and said, "Xuxu, come and sit at home on the weekend. Hanzhi just added a yard with a lawn, and a large bougainvillea was planted in the backyard. You must like it."
I was startled and looked at Zhou Hanzhi unconsciously.
His expression was as usual, and there was nothing unusual in his calm eyes.
Also, how could Zhou Hanzhi remember my preferences when he is so cold and reserved?
Probably just a coincidence.
After sending Shen Hualan away, the three of us were left awkwardly in place.
I shook my phone and said, "Mr. Zhou, the car I ordered is almost here. I'll take my leave now."
Zhou Hanzhi responded lightly, without adding a single word.
I turned around and crossed the street.
I vaguely heard Lin Xixi's self-reproaching voice: "I'm sorry, Senior Hanzhi, it's my fault that I failed to please Auntie."
I took a deep breath and reluctantly pulled the corners of my mouth.
It was as if Shen Hualando recognized me.
She is just using me as a gunman.
And Lin Xixi at least has Zhou Hanzhi protecting her, right?
When it comes to Zhou Hanzhi, I feel even worse.
It was obvious that I was being used as a shield tonight.
Their mother and son have a rare tacit understanding.
But why should he?
Think our NPCs have no temper?
I went back to my place full of anger.
When I came out of the bathroom, I saw the mobile phone on the table flashing non-stop. When I got closer, I could clearly see the string of numbers flashing on the screen.
It's my fault that I have such a good memory that I recognized Zhou Hanzhi's number at a glance.
But, at this point, why did he suddenly call?
I hesitated for a few seconds before pressing answer.
"are you home yet?"
The man's voice was hoarse, as if he was tired.
I asked knowingly: "Who are you?"
There was a pause on the other end of the phone, and I heard Zhou Hanzhi ask: "Meng Nanxu, have you deleted my number too?"
Deleted, two years ago.
I didn’t save it again after that.
It's a reasonable thing. Zhou Hanzhi is so smart that he should be able to figure it out.
I pinched my eyebrows and asked, "Is something wrong, Mr. Zhou?"
Zhou Hanzhi suddenly stopped talking.
I came back to blow the wind, I had a severe headache, and my patience was naturally less than usual. He didn't say anything, and I didn't want to wait, so I said, "If nothing happens, I'll rest first."
"WeChat friends, add me back." Zhou Hanzhi finally spoke, but his tone was not good.
Hearing the sound, my hand holding my brow stopped.
I heard him say again: "Manager Meng can't let Manager Meng's busy work go in vain."
I see.
I came to express my gratitude for Lin Xixi.
I just don't know what he is talking about.
But no matter which one, I will not refuse the benefits.
I flattered, "Mr. Zhou is too polite, please wait a moment."
Before I could finish speaking, the line on the other end of the phone was cut off.
After a while, the transfer information popped up, and Zhou Hanzhi transferred another 10,000 yuan to me.
Then another voice message popped up.
Just as I was about to click on it, the voice was withdrawn again.
After thinking for two seconds, I sent Zhou Hanzhi a bowing version of the thank you emoticon.
Suddenly I felt less panicked in my heart.
Blessings to Tolinsisi.
The next day I went to work as usual. As soon as I entered the office, I heard Xiaoya at the front desk saying to me: "Sister Nan Xu, Manager Lin is in the conference room. The meeting starts at ten o'clock."
I'm a little confused.
When she saw Lin Xixi in the conference room, she explained: "Sister Nanxu, you forgot, we discussed the interface color adjustment yesterday."
She said it naturally, and was just heard by Tangtang who entered the conference room.
Tangtang is the head of our art department. She graduated from the Academy of Fine Arts and is about the same age as Lin Xixi.
She looked at me and asked, "Sister Nanxu, what do you mean?"
I originally thought about waiting for Wu Ling to come back before negotiating with Tangtang, but now it seems that this meeting must be held immediately.
So I, Lin Xixi, Tangtang and Wang Jia entered the conference room together.
After listening to the report, Tangtang was shocked: "It took me two full months to complete this interface, and now I just want to change it just because of her words?"
Tangtang said this to me.
But the dissatisfaction was for Lin Xixi.
I was just about to explain when I heard Lin Xixi say: "This decision was made by me, Mr. Zhou or Sister Nan Xu through joint discussion. Since you have received your salary, shouldn't you revise it properly?"
The tone was gentle, but there was a rare arrogance between the lines.
Tangtang was in disbelief: "What do you mean? It's a great investment. It's not that I don't want to change, I just think the color pink is gaudy and I dislike it. Do you understand?"
Lin Xixi's face turned red: "Without funds, this project cannot be completed at all."
Hearing this, I screamed inwardly, but before I could stop him, Tangtang stood up and said, "Fuck whoever you want, I won't serve you anymore!"
I rushed to stop him, but Lin Xixi's sobs came from behind my ears.
Looking back, she actually cried.
I sighed, handed her a tissue, and said softly: "Manager Lin, I know you also think about the project, but we are all on the same team, so we still have to pay attention to the way we speak."
Moving out Zhou Hanzhi may be a deterrent, but the cohesion of a company does not rely on external pressure, but comes from the inner love of each member.
Just like Tangtang, she willingly works overtime at her residence every day out of her love for this project.
But Lin Xixi asked me: "So Sister Nanxu, do you also think I did something wrong?"
I could only comfort her: "Don't worry, I'll handle it."
After this incident, the entire studio was inexplicably shrouded in a dark cloud.
In the afternoon, I called Tangtang and asked her to meet at the cafe downstairs.
"Sister Nan Xu, you know my love for this project," Tangtang also felt aggrieved and said indignantly: "She, Lin Xixi, is a school student. She can be good in front of investors, but when it comes to work, what is wrong with her? He is worthy of the position of game planner, and now he actually wants to interfere in my work."
I comforted: "Aesthetics is something that everyone has different tastes for, but since the investors have nodded, we will take the essence and discard the dross. And I believe that with your ability, this is just a small problem, right?"
Tangtang sighed, looked at me, and said, "Sister, I'm giving you face. You know, our interface is fine."
I breathed a sigh of relief, but when I raised my eyes, I saw Zhou Hanzhi and Lin Xixi standing not far away.
I don't know when they came or how much they heard.
Zhou Hanzhi had a dark face, while Lin Xixi bit her lip tightly, with mist in her almond-shaped eyes.
I suddenly had a bad feeling.
The next second, I heard Lin Xixi choked with sobs: "Sister Nanxu, is this how you see me?"
