The next morning.
The heavy curtains blocked the sunlight from the window, light and shadow occasionally floated, and the spacious living room was so quiet that only the sound of gentle breathing could be heard.
Xie Rongzhuo opened his eyes. He had a hangover and a headache. He frowned and pressed his forehead. When he stood up, something slipped off his body. It was a white and slender hand. He suddenly lowered his head and saw the head lying next to him. He breathed a sigh of relief.
You can recognize it without looking at the face. It's Shen Mi.
She sat on the carpet with her knees hugged, her head resting on her thin arm, and her other hand on him. She must have been lying next to him and guarding him all night.
*
Shen Mi's sleep quality is very good. When she was a child, she could fall asleep while sitting on a trash can. Xie Rongzhuo's house has heating and the carpet is soft. She originally planned to take a nap and leave, but she didn't expect to sleep until dawn.
Shen Mi found herself lying on the sofa, with the blanket that was originally covering Xie Rongzhuo now on her. She was a little confused.
She turned her head and saw that the door to the master bedroom was closed.
When did Xie Rongzhuo get up
Shen Mi stood up, folded the blanket, bent down to straighten her collar and trouser legs, and smoothed her hair before going over to knock on the door. Her hand paused in mid-air, and she tilted her head and put her ear to the door, listening carefully to the noise inside.
The soundproofing is so good, I can't hear anything...
Time was running out, so she had to start the wake-up call: "Boss," Shen Mi knocked on the door twice very lightly: "Are you awake? Do you need to cancel today's morning meeting?"
Hearing the sound of the doorknob, Shen Mi immediately straightened up and stood up straight.
The bedroom door opens.
Xie Rongzhuo had already changed into a clean shirt. He must have just finished a shower, as there was a faint smell of shower gel on his body.
After sobering up, he returned to his cold and indifferent self.
"woke up?"
"Yeah." Shen Mi was a little embarrassed and licked his lips: "Last night, I was about to go back, but I accidentally fell asleep."
Last night she had finally crawled out from under Xie Rongzhuo, but she was afraid that he would vomit in the middle of the night, so she didn't dare leave and just lay beside the sofa and watched over him.
When I woke up, I found that his place had been taken for some unknown reason.
Shen Mi had absolutely no recollection of how she lay there.
Xie Rongzhuo's gaze shifted downward and fell on Shen Mi's neck, as if he was lost in thought.
After a few seconds, he raised his eyes, moved his gaze to her face, and asked, "How did you do that?"
Shen Mi's neck was slightly bitten by Xie Rongzhuo, and she had put a Band-Aid on it last night.
"Have you forgotten?"
Xie Rongzhuo: “Hmm?”
"It's okay, it's okay." Seeing that he didn't look very good, Shen Mi said conscientiously: "Does your head still hurt? What do you want to eat for breakfast? I'll go downstairs and buy it for you."
"No need." Xie Rongzhuo handed the tie to Shen Mi, "Send you back to change clothes?"
Shen Mi had all the information for the morning meeting in her hands. It was already half past seven and it was too late to go home and change clothes, so she planned to take a ride with Xie Rongzhuo.
"No need to bother." Shen Mi reached out to help him tie his tie and said politely, "Just go directly to the company."
Xie Rongzhuo said "hmm", dressed neatly, and the two walked into the elevator side by side.
"Shen Mi." Xie Rongzhuo lowered his eyes: "Did I do anything to you last night?"
Shen Mi didn't know whether he should say it or not.
Wouldn't it make her seem petty to talk about the two bites separately
She thought about it and shook her head: "No, you fell asleep as soon as you came back."
Xie Rongzhuo nodded: "That's good."
Shen Mi felt a little regretful after he finished speaking.
If she doesn't tell Xie Rongzhuo that he has this problem, what should she do if he gets drunk again and bites her again
Looking up at Xie Rongzhuo's cold profile, Shen Mi swallowed his words.
If Xie Rongzhuo doesn't believe it after she tells him, she will be charged with disrespect and seduction, which will be troublesome. It's better to have less trouble than more.
The reason why Xie Rongzhuo's mansion can be called a mansion is naturally because it is luxurious and advanced, and has complete facilities. There is a pair of small eyes in every corner of this house, high-definition, without blind spots.
Shen Mi didn't know that everything was recorded.
*
Shen Mi printed out the documents and took them to the conference room to distribute them. Then he went downstairs to buy coffee for Xie Rongzhuo and stood beside him holding a notebook.
Before the meeting started, Xie Rongzhuo looked at her and said, "After get off work, go back and catch up on your sleep."
Shen Mi actually slept very well last night. A heated environment in winter is simply heaven. Sleeping on the carpet in Xie Rongzhuo's house is better than her ice cellar sheets.
“No need.”
Xie Rongzhuo whispered: "Didn't you not take a shower last night?"
"… "
Shen Mi raised his head abruptly, appearing calm on the outside, but in a state of panic inside.
Isn’t he afraid of being misunderstood by others
There were dozens of chairs in the large conference room. The company's top executives were looking through documents. They seemed to be in a trance, hearing nothing and not even raising their heads.
But Shen Mi was sure that they heard it.
Afraid that if he stayed any longer, Xie Rongzhuo would say something shocking again, he quickly nodded and said, "Okay."
The rapid tapping of the high heels on the floor betrayed the owner's panic.
Xie Rongzhuo retracted his gaze and curled the corners of his lips: "Let's get started."
*
"Shen Mi, why are you walking so fast?" Ning Xinlei almost bumped into Shen Mi, and stepped aside to look at her: "Hey, why didn't you change your clothes today?"
Shen Mi cleared his throat: "It looks like it's going to rain tomorrow. I'm afraid it won't dry after washing and I'll have to wear it for another day."
"That's right, my balcony is full of air conditioning. By the way, our boss has a document that needs the boss's signature, please help me." Ning Xinlei handed the document to Shen Mi and noticed the Band-Aid on her neck: "What's wrong with your neck? Are you okay?"
Shen Mi: "It was a mosquito bite."
Ning Xinlei: "This mosquito bites two people at once? You know what, the bites are quite symmetrical."
Shen Mi: "Only bit one."
For fear of disturbing Xie Rongzhuo's obsessive-compulsive eyes, Shen Mi put Band-Aids on both sides of his neck.
The phone vibrated. It was Zhang Zhiqing.
Shen Mi delivered the documents to the CEO's office and answered the phone: "Qingqing."
Zhang Zhiqing said: "Mi Mi, are you free next Tuesday night? I want to treat you to a meal!"
Shen Mi: "Okay, what time?"
"Six-thirty! That's settled." Zhang Zhiqing couldn't hide her excitement: "I'll go book a restaurant right away!"
*
Tuesday evening.
The red sun sets in the west, leaving behind a sky full of sunset glow.
After the Chinese New Year, the temperature in Guangzhou has risen rapidly, and the beautiful legs of fashionable people have reappeared on the streets. Occasionally, a few dead leaves fall on the street, and are swept into the sweet smiles of couples on the sidewalk.
This street seems to be particularly busy today.
The restaurant that Zhang Zhiqing arranged to meet is located on the top floor of a landmark building in Guangzhou, overlooking the entire city at night.
The lights outside the floor-to-ceiling windows in the corridor are bright, and the hustle and bustle of traffic forms a colorful dynamic painting.
Shen Mi withdrew his gaze and stood at the door to call Zhang Zhiqing.
No one answered.
"It's Miss Shen, right?"
Shen Mi turned and looked at the waiter, curious about how the other party knew her last name.
The other party raised his hand and smiled, "Please come this way."
Shen Mi followed him inside.
This restaurant is very private, with small compartments between seats, making it quiet and cozy, but all the people sitting here are couples. With the backdrop of flowers, gifts, and sweet words, even the lighting seems a little lingering and ambiguous.
Shen Mi was a little puzzled. Why did Zhang Zhiqing meet her in such a restaurant? Was she a single dog looking for trouble?
When he raised his eyes and saw Xie Rongzhuo sitting in the seat, Shen Mi was stunned for several seconds.
Xie Rongzhuo was only wearing a white shirt, his posture was relaxed, his eyes were indifferently fixed on her.
Why is he here
Except for working hours, Shen Mi always felt a little sneaky when being alone with Xie Rongzhuo, and awkwardness emanated from his hair to his toes.
All those scenes of her being affectionate, coquettish and cute will pop up and attack her mercilessly! !
The reason she dared to lose her temper in front of Xie Rongzhuo was entirely because she was angry and humiliated, and she was holding back that anger.
Now that the energy is gone, my mind is clear, and I know clearly what is right and what is wrong.
All the blood in my body was resisting being alone with Xie Rongzhuo, refusing to recall the whimpering monster of the past four years!
Shameful.
It's really embarrassing.
Shen Mi swallowed and prepared to call Zhang Zhiqing again.
Xie Rongzhuo said: "No need to fight, she won't come."
Shen Mi glanced at the atmosphere in the restaurant, suddenly remembered something, and picked up his phone.
February 14th, Valentine's Day.
She suddenly raised her head, met Xie Rongzhuo's gaze, then looked away guiltily.
It was obvious that Zhang Zhiqing wanted to match her up with Xie Rongzhuo and did this on purpose.
"Shen Mi." Xie Rongzhuo raised his head, his glasses dotted with light shadows: "Are you going to just stand there?"
Shen Mi put away his phone and slowly sat down opposite him.
She picked up the lemonade in front of her, looked at him unnaturally, and said something else: "You, were also deceived."
Taking off the disguise of "doing business as usual", Shen Mi inadvertently revealed his true self in life.
Xie Rongzhuo leaned against the sofa and looked at her, his brows calm and he said nothing.
It seems so.
Shen Mi felt very uncomfortable: "How about packing?"
"Is it so hard to have a meal with me?" Xie Rongzhuo's expression gradually became restrained, and his voice became cold: "How about I give you overtime pay?"
His expression said it all.
Shen Mi didn't dare to work overtime, and the corners of his mouth curved slightly: "I'm afraid of wasting your time."
Xie Rongzhuo's gaze rested on her face. When he looked at people intently, it made people feel an oppressive feeling that could not be escaped. Shen Mi looked away and lowered her head to avoid looking at him.
Let it be a dull occasion!
Anyway, it’s not working hours, so there’s no need to maintain professional ethics.
"Are you afraid of wasting my time, or do you have an appointment?" Xie Rongzhuo asked casually, as if he was just asking casually.
Shen Mi felt that there was something else behind his words, so she looked up at him blankly: "No, I only made an appointment with Qingqing."
"Then what are you hiding from?" Xie Rongzhuo picked up the empty cup on the table with a calm expression, "Shen Mi, do you have any opinion about me?"
"No, I'm not hiding. I'm like this after get off work. Uh... I have social anxiety." Shen Mi nodded and said seriously, "Especially when I'm alone with the opposite sex, I'll be more shy."
Xie Rongzhuo reached out and filled her water cup, then said calmly, "You're so enthusiastic when you're being coquettish with your online friends?"
Shen Mi: “Puff—”
She hurriedly took out a tissue and wiped the table.
It’s as if this “netizen” is not talking about him!
Shen Mi's face felt a little hot, and he didn't dare to look up at Xie Rongzhuo.
As long as she didn't look at him, she wouldn't be seen to be feeling guilty!
Xie Rongzhuo looked at the top of the girl's head in front of him.
In the game, she can speak sweet words without hesitation.
She dared to say anything to him on the phone and kept pestering him all night long without letting him hang up.
It turns out she can be shy too.
I act very hard at work, but I'm too embarrassed to look at him after get off work.
Shen Mi lowered her head, but she could feel the gaze above her. Xie Rongzhuo had been looking at her and didn't seem to let her go easily.
What should I do? What should I do!
She and Xie Rongzhuo would meet each other every day, even if they avoided each other today, they would still meet at work tomorrow.
today.
must.
Resolve this grudge!
The waiter came over and served the food, easing the tense situation.
After the appetizers were served, Shen Mi's favorite grilled steak was served next.
Shen Mi picked up the knife and fork, cut the steak, and pushed it to Xie Rongzhuo attentively.
She smiled and said, "I'll help you."
Xie Rongzhuo raised his eyelids, his eyes still indifferent: "I'll cut it myself."
Good, rejected.
Shen Mi brought the plate back, the corners of his mouth curved slightly, and nodded: "Then I won't be polite."
She put a piece of beef into her mouth and glanced at Xie Rongzhuo.
He cut the steak slowly and seemed to have no appetite. After cutting, he put down his knife and fork and started peeling shrimps.
Shen Mi withdrew his gaze and buried his head in eating.
She likes Western food very much.
When she was a child, she went to the county town and passed by a western restaurant next to her grandfather's unit. Shen Mi stared through the glass at others eating steak with a knife and fork. She thought it was very strange and wanted to try it, but her grandmother said it was too expensive and told her to go find her parents if she wanted to eat it. But her grandmother said that she, an old woman, could not afford it and pushed her away impatiently.
From then on, Shen Mi seemed to have an obsession with that restaurant, thinking that she must get into college in the future and earn her own money to eat there once.
When she was admitted to the university, Shen Mi worked part-time in a western restaurant, and then she realized that it was not that expensive. It was because her grandmother favored boys over girls that she only liked her cousin and didn't like her, so she thought it was expensive.
"Do you want more?" Xie Rongzhuo gave her his portion of steak.
One piece was indeed not enough for Shen Mi. She looked at the cut ones on Xie Rongzhuo's plate and asked, "Aren't you going to eat it?"
Before Xie Rongzhuo could say anything, he felt his hand lighten and the plate was taken away.
"… "
After Shen Mi finished eating, Xie Rongzhuo asked, "Do you want more?"
Shen Mi put down his knife and fork and shook his head: "Two pieces are enough."
Xie Rongzhuo pushed the peeled shrimp meat to her.
“Don’t waste it.”
Shen Mi did not refuse: "Thank you."
Xie Rongzhuo likes to peel shrimps. All the fresh and tender shrimps on the plate are peeled by him. His movements of peeling shrimps are skillful and elegant, unlike her.
Shen Mi was born in a place without a sea. She couldn't eat seafood when she was a child and she didn't know how to peel shrimps. Once when she attended a relative's wedding with her uncle, she clumsily twisted the shrimp head and splashed it all over the person next to her. She still remembers the other person's disgusted expression. Later, Shen Mi never touched seafood when eating out to avoid embarrassment.
Watching the shrimps shed their shells on Xie Rongzhuo's fingers, Shen Mi picked up one and secretly followed suit.
When Xie Rongzhuo twisted it, she twisted it too. When he pinched the shrimp tail, Shen Mi pinched it too.
Xie Rongzhuo held the crystal clear shrimp meat in his hand, and Shen Mi broke the shrimp into two pieces.
"… "
Xie Rongzhuo raised his eyelids and slowed down his movements. "You don't have to learn if you're with me."
Shen Mi was startled and looked at him: "What?"
After Xie Rongzhuo peeled the last one, he asked the waiter for a hot towel, lowered his eyes and wiped his hands slowly.
He said, "I'll just peel the shrimp and relieve the stress."
Shen Mi breathed a sigh of relief.
I thought it was what she meant, and it scared her to death.
After wiping his hands, Xie Rongzhuo lowered his head and sent a message. A few minutes later, the restaurant manager came over with a large bouquet of roses.
Almost subconsciously, Shen Mi stood over to block Xie Rongzhuo: "I'm sorry, he's allergic to flowers, could you please take a detour?"
The restaurant manager was stunned and looked at Xie Rongzhuo.
Xie Rongzhuo grabbed Shen Mi's wrist, pulled her to sit down, and said with his head tilted: "It's not a flower."
When the other person came closer, Shen Mi could see clearly that it was a bunch of roses rolled up with money.
The banknotes are brand new, without any creases, and look pretty good.
"… "
It was a false alarm.
Shen Mi prepared to sit back down at the seat opposite.
Just as she was about to stand up, the man next to her called her, "I'll take you there."
The bouquet of "flowers" fell into Xie Rongzhuo's hands.
Shen Mi turned around with an expression of disbelief: "For me?"
Xie Rongzhuo: “Yeah.”
Today is Valentine's Day. Xie Rongzhuo ate with her, peeled shrimp for her, and gave her flowers
An inexplicable feeling of fear surged up and Shen Mi began to panic.
"Why are you so nervous?" Xie Rongzhuo raised his eyebrows slightly, and his indifferent eyes were reflected by the bouquet of flowers, saying, "I came here today to thank you on behalf of my father."
"Thank you, Mr. Xie?" Shen Mi relaxed and looked at the full bundle of banknotes between them: "Why... is he thanking me?"
Xie Rongzhuo studied her expression, paused for a few seconds, and handed her the bouquet: "You saved his granddaughter."
Shen Mi immediately understood: "Qingqing and I are friends, there's no need to be so polite."
Xie Rongzhuo said casually: "The old man doesn't like to owe favors to others. If you don't accept it, he will be unable to sleep or eat well."
Shen Mi expressed his understanding and nodded: "Then I'll take it first and give it to Qingqing later."
Xie Rongzhuo said: "She is not short of money. Even if you keep it, it won't be much."
He reached out and took out a shopping bag from the side and put it on the table.
"See if you like it."
Any more gifts
There is a bag in the shopping bag.
Shen Mi often helped Xie Rongzhuo organize his cloakroom during this period. He had looked into the maintenance of high-end clothing and jewelry, and had gained some understanding of luxury goods.
This white gradient platinum bag is worth seven figures.
Shen Mi was so scared that he didn't dare to touch it.
Xie Rongzhuo picked up the red wine glass and said, "I'll take it back if you resign."
Shen Mi: "Are you going to meet a big client?"
Xie Rongzhuo: “Yeah.”
Shen Mi stared at the rare skin with fear: "How can I carry it... If it cracks, how much will I have to pay?"
"… "
"Boss?" This was quite important to her.
"You can carry it however you want. If it breaks, you can buy a new one." Xie Rongzhuo said, "I'll reimburse you."
"Okay." Shen Mi was relieved.
Xie Rongzhuo asked her, "Are you full?"
Shen Mi nodded.
But he didn't seem to eat much.
Xie Rongzhuo looked down at his watch, picked up the shopping bag on the table, picked up Shen Mi's bag, and raised his chin towards the big bouquet of flowers.
"Take the money and go."
"Where are you going?" Shen Mi picked up the bouquet and trotted to catch up with him.
"See a movie."
Xie Rongzhuo walked into the elevator.
Shen Mi was afraid that a piece of money in his arms would fall out and be picked up by someone outside the elevator, so he held it carefully, stepped in clumsily, and raised his head to ask: "Just us?"
Xie Rongzhuo lowered his eyes: "Who else do you want to be with?"
The author has something to say:
Well, thank you uncle, you are fine, you just came here to offer yourself!