As the distance got closer, I could immediately see the displeasure in Zhou Hanzhi’s eyes.

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

It seems like he is doing his job in a businesslike manner.

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

After the little girl finished speaking, she showed a self-blaming expression again.

"Go wait for me in the car first." Zhou Hanzhi spoke in a gentle voice, as if to comfort her.

Lin Xixi looked at me the first time, as if asking for my opinion.

I was suddenly at a loss whether to laugh or cry.

With a financial sponsor around, why would she have to look at my face?

Seeing that she was standing there without moving, Zhou Hanzhi said again , " Be obedient."

Only then did Lin Xixi pack up her things and leave obediently.

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

He had his back to me, but his eyes were roaming around the office. His probing eyes finally landed on my face and he asked , " You haven't bought the air purifier yet?"

He was so careful.

I said in a deep voice , " The merchant said they will deliver it tomorrow."

Zhou Hanzhi didn't respond immediately. His slender fingers tapped lightly on the desk, and after a while he said , " Lin Xixi is not you. She got into Nanjing University by just passing the admission line. Don't be too harsh on her."

harsh.

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

Okay, the financial sponsor has the final say.

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

Zhou Hanzhi raised his eyes when he heard the voice, and his gaze met mine again. He said seriously , " I don't want to see what happened today again."

The knocking tone, accompanied by the man's firm eyes, made me realize that this is what Zhou Hanzhi looks like when he is trying his best to protect someone.

The pain in my heart surged up, and I heard myself say , " I'll listen to Mr. Zhou."

It was already eight o'clock in the evening when I sent Zhou Han away. Wang Jiaren hadn't left yet. Seeing me sitting still at my workstation, she asked with concern , " Sister Nanxu, are you feeling unwell?"

"without."

"Why do you look so bad? How about I take you to the hospital?"

I waved my hands , " Maybe I'm hungry, you go first."

Wang Jia looked at me, hesitant to speak.

He was sitting in the corner when Zhou Hanzhi confronted me.

After thinking for a while, I said , " It's really alright, go back and rest early."

Only then did Wang Jia leave.

I was silent for a moment, then quietly turned on the computer, but the code became more and more chaotic.

In this dark night, memories of the past are wrapped around my heart like vines, getting tighter and tighter, making it almost impossible for me to breathe.

Six years, more than two thousand days and nights, perhaps in Zhou Hanzhi's eyes, it cannot be compared with Lin Xixi's grievances.

I coded all night and spent time breaking down the entire game front-end and back-end.

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

I just need to work harder.

When Lin Xixi saw me brushing my teeth in the tea room, a flash of panic flashed across her almond-shaped eyes.

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

I calmly said , " 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 was 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 an obvious 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 It puts too much pressure on you.”

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

"He's busy."

Shen Hualan looked away, a hint of suspicion flashed in her 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 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 perfect, and complained , " Xuxu, what are you worried about, auntie? To be honest, I have read the personnel file of Miss Lin. She comes from an ordinary family, and she just runs a snack bar. Her performance in school 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," Shen Hualan saw that I was silent and hurriedly covered her mouth and said , " Xuxu, Auntie, I have nothing else to say. Come on, let's 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."