Shen Mi was good at disguising himself. He always behaved very dignified in front of others and rarely showed any timidity, let alone shyness.
It is this rare real state that is the most touching.
Xie Rongzhuo looked at her twice more.
"Do you have any extra toiletries at home?"
Shen Mi held his expression tight and nodded: "...Yes. But the toothbrush is not electric."
Xie Rongzhuo glanced at her bathroom and asked politely, "Can I use it?"
He looked normal, and Shen Mi couldn't tell whether he had forgotten what happened last night or was avoiding the subject out of fear of embarrassing her.
But the fact that he treated sleeping with her as a common thing... was really a bit of a test.
Xie Rongzhuo's calmness successfully influenced Shen Mi.
He, a victim, didn't care at all, so why was she, the culprit, in such a hurry to confess
If you don't give in when given a way out, are you stupid
Shen Mi no longer bothered about it: "Of course, you can use it as you like."
The refrigerator and air conditioner in her home were both given by Xie Rongzhuo. Shen Mi inexplicably felt that Xie Rongzhuo had become a shareholder in her family, and she didn't exclude him at all in her heart.
Xie Rongzhuo stopped at the door, his long legs making the entire bathroom look much smaller. Shen Mi looked at his cold back, his mind instantly filled with the image of kissing him last night.
This man looks cool and gentle, but when he gets crazy he's so overbearing that it's hard to resist.
What happened last night made Shen Mi wonder if he had Stockholm syndrome.
She is so cooperative even when being kissed forcefully. What a pervert.
Just as she was watching intently, the man in front of her suddenly turned around. Shen Mi was stunned and forgot to look away.
Xie Rongzhuo looked back at her: "Spying at me?"
"No." Shen Mi said without blinking: "Look openly."
Xie Rongzhuo raised his eyebrows slightly: "Where is the toothbrush?"
Shen Mi pointed behind him and said, "It's the second cabinet at the bottom. The place is too small for you to bend down. I'll help you get it."
The bathroom door was very narrow, and Shen Mi thought Xie Rongzhuo would politely give way, but he didn't move at all. Her forehead almost hit his chin, and the distance between them was suddenly shortened. Shen Mi's face became very hot.
She used to think she was thick-skinned and would not feel ashamed even if someone teased her. However, when facing Xie Rongzhuo, she always blushed and her heart beat fast.
It may be the aftereffect of online dating.
"Don't leave yet." Xie Rongzhuo lowered his head: "Do you want me to hug you?"
Is this conceivable
Shen Mi stared at Xie Rongzhuo's solid chest, "Okay." She quickly adjusted her expression, tucked her hair behind her ears, and said obediently, "Wait for a hug."
Xie Rongzhuo's eyes followed her fancy body movements, and he looked at her expressionlessly.
Shen Mi was so proud of himself after successfully fighting back the teasing that he blinked his eyes: "What? Master doesn't dare—"
Before he could finish his words, Xie Rongzhuo hugged him.
"Is this how you hold me?" Xie Rongzhuo bent down to match her height, resting his chin on the top of her head, his voice indescribably seductive: "My dear disciple."
What are you doing? What are you doing
Don’t tease your former online crush like that!
Shen Mi calmed down and said, "Master."
Xie Rongzhuo: “Yeah.”
"There is something," Shen Mi said with a worried look on his face, "I want to tell you something."
"You tell me."
"last night… "
Xie Rongzhuo's eyes moved slightly and his body seemed to tense up a little.
Shen Mi: "I didn't wash my hair."
Xie Rongzhuo's expression was noticeably relaxed.
Shen Mi deliberately tested: "You mysophobes, would you mind hugging someone who hasn't washed their hair?" She pointed at his chin: "You just touched my hair."
Xie Rongzhuo pulled her away, held her shoulders, and turned her towards the bathroom.
"Go wash."
So ruthless
Why doesn't he wash his chin himself!
Shen Mi was forced to wash his hair early in the morning.
The light makeup that I had put on before daybreak was washed away beyond recognition.
Putting on makeup in front of Xie Rongzhuo was almost the same as taking off clothes in front of him. Shen Mi "smuggled" her makeup bag into the bathroom and hid in the small space to dress herself up.
Being a secretary requires you to be respectable and you cannot show your bare face in front of your boss.
This is respect for the boss and also respect for the profession.
It also restores beauty.
After finding an excuse, Shen Mi began to apply skin care products on her face. After putting on her makeup, she pushed her long curly hair behind her back, letting it fall softly around her waist.
She changed into a black deep V ruffled chiffon long skirt. The silk belt made her already thin waist visually reach its peak. She wore a khaki trench coat on the outside, paired with rhinestone high heels, and her long bare legs were the finishing touch.
Shen Mi stared at the beautiful girl in the mirror.
Dignified, elegant and decent.
Perfect for a date... no, for work.
She opened the sliding door of the bathroom and appeared in front of Xie Rongzhuo with a smile: "Boss, can we go now?"
Perhaps to repay her for looking at him openly just now, Xie Rongzhuo did not hide his feelings. He raised his eyelids and looked at her from head to toe. His gaze stayed on her shiny white legs for a few seconds, and then he revealed an intriguing smile.
This is actually a recognition of her beauty.
Xie Rongzhuo was admiring the results of his investment. Everything about Shen Mi was sponsored by him.
Shen Mi maintained his professional fake smile and asked knowingly: "What's wrong?"
Xie Rongzhuo: "Do you usually spend so much time dressing up, or did you dress up just for me today?"
"Ah." Shen Mi avoided the question: "Long time?"
Xie Rongzhuo enjoyed watching her performance and did not expose her.
"Not long." He raised his hand and looked down at his watch: "Only forty to fifty minutes."
*
The two walked out of the community gate side by side. Shen Mi stuck his head out to look for Lao Zhou, but the person he saw was Ke Zhan.
He was still wearing the same grey coat he wore last night, his hair was disheveled, and he looked very depressed.
Seeing Shen Mi, Ke Zhan instantly became energetic and was about to walk towards her when he noticed the man next to her. His feet seemed to be welded to the spot.
A single man stays at a young, beautiful woman's house for a whole night, and adults know what will happen.
Ke Zhan clenched his fists, feeling extremely angry, but he couldn't find any position or reason to question.
Shen Mi didn't belong to him, nor should she belong to him.
He was nice to her, but it was just a bet with his friends, he was sure to win over this poor student from the countryside within a month. Shen Mi thought it was good intentions, but in fact he had bad intentions.
Originally, he had the chance to have her and have a wonderful story with her from campus to wedding.
He believed that Shen Mi depended on him and could not leave him, and that the dominant power was in his hands. As long as he beckoned, she would have to have him in her life.
It was his indifferent attitude that shattered her good impression of him, causing her to go from always smiling at him to now avoiding him.
Many women have pursued him in the past few years, and he basically would not refuse any of them. There were some whose names he couldn't even remember when he woke up the next day. He enjoyed the feeling of being pursued and never took responsibility for anyone.
He never thought that he would fall in love with Shen Mi.
This is probably his retribution.
Xie Rongzhuo glanced at Ke Zhan and took Shen Mi's hand.
"If you don't want to be entangled anymore, just follow me obediently."
Shen Mi was not worried that Ke Zhan would continue to pester her. After all, his love was definitely not as deep as he said. At most, he was used to being pursued and was suddenly rejected, and he was unwilling to accept it.
She obeyed simply because she wanted to hold hands with Xie Rongzhuo.
But she didn't dare to show it too obviously, so she could only use the excuse of being afraid of being harassed to get close to him and hold his hand obediently.
"knew."
Her reaction made Xie Rongzhuo feel good. He held her hand tighter, put his fingers through hers and interlocked theirs.
The electric shock-like feeling spread from her fingertips to her blood. Shen Mi lowered her head and looked at her and Xie Rongzhuo's clasped hands, as if she could hear her own violent heartbeat.
Kissing, holding hands.
Just like that, it was done in one go?
Does this count as a successful online romance
Shen Mi raised his head after his palm was pinched.
Xie Rongzhuo raised his chin towards the other side of the street and asked nonchalantly, "Is this a performance of the prodigal son returning home?"
Shen Mi subconsciously replied: "It should be a performance of belated affection being cheaper than grass."
"From your description, it seems that you liked him very much in the past?"
Xie Rongzhuo's tone was cold, but his palms were warm.
"Yes, I quite like him." After saying that, Shen Mi's little finger was pinched hard by Xie Rongzhuo. She quickly added: "But it's not the kind of like you think."
Xie Rongzhuo loosened his grip, wrapped her hand in his palm, and looked down at her.
"Oh, what kind is that?"
After the kiss last night, Shen Mi's heart would always surge whenever Xie Rongzhuo stared at him.
She looked away: "When I first went to school, he lent me living expenses and helped me find a job. Who would hate someone who helps them, right?"
Xie Rongzhuo had a blank expression on his face: "How can you dislike someone who helped you out and took you away from trouble? All you care about is money?"
"... Then I can't eat, I have to save my life." Shen Mi turned his face away and muttered: "Besides, you were an unknown hero when you took me away from this place of trouble. Where can I go to repay you?"
Xie Rongzhuo didn't ask her how she knew about this.
The answer is obvious. He remembers everything he said and did last night.
Xie Rongzhuo didn't mind touching her lips and lying on the same bed with her. She was just worrying too much.
Thinking of the tingling and electric shock-like feeling she felt when Xie Rongzhuo kissed her last night, Shen Mi's cheeks began to heat up again.
Xie Rongzhuo asked her: "Do you still mind what happened four years ago?"
Shen Mi shook her head: "Not as sad as before." She moved closer to him and her tone became playful: "My master said that being misunderstood is the only way to grow."
Xie Rongzhuo lowered his head: "You listen to your master so much?"
"Yeah~" Shen Mi was in a good mood and deliberately spoke in a pinched voice: "I am his only beloved disciple."
Xie Rongzhuo was used to her behavioral logic, and he felt familiar with her reckless behavior.
He let go of her hand and opened the car door.
"Be more professional, Secretary Shen."
Shen Mi looked at the driver in the front row and coughed lightly, "Okay, boss." Then she let Xie Rongzhuo open the car door for her with peace of mind and got in happily.
However, this kind of arrogant scene only happened on the way. Once she arrived at the office, Shen Mi immediately summoned her professionalism. She did what she should do and said what she should say. She did not say a word about what she should not do or say.
Shen Mi was busy until noon, picked up his phone to order takeout, and casually checked his circle of friends.
After seeing the milk tea picture posted by Zhang Zhiqing, I commented: I’m so jealous!
Half an hour later, the takeaway arrived.
Shen Mi’s takeaway included a cup of the same milk tea that Zhang Zhiqing showed off on her Moments.
Just when she was about to ask Zhang Zhiqing if she had helped order it, a message from Xie Rongzhuo popped up on her phone.
dsm: No need to be envious.
It was actually bought for her by Xie Rongzhuo. It’s different after sleeping together!
Shen Mi: Thank you, Master.
dsm: How to thank you
Shen Mi: Would you like to have dinner after get off work
dsm: line
Xie Rongzhuo turned off his phone and casually placed it on the desk.
He had already gone home to change his clothes, and the moment he raised his hand, he seemed to still smell the faint fragrance of gardenia.
Unfortunately, this fragrance does not completely belong to him.
Ke Zhan's mother's words left a deep psychological trauma on Shen Mi. She was disgusted by the advances of the opposite sex, so he could only help her quietly, taking the time to get closer to her little by little, and wait for her to recover.
Xie Rongzhuo himself was surprised. He was a man who didn't like to waste time and was quick and decisive.
But when it came to liking Shen Mi, he was secretive and cautious.
*
This meal cost Shen Mi half a month's living expenses.
She looked at the balance in the card and her eyes gradually lost their luster. If she had known, she would not have tried to pretend to have more money.
Just go to a food stall, why go to a western restaurant!
If Xie Rongzhuo wants to pay, just let him pay. Why are you trying to snatch it from him
Shen Mi regretted it so much that he was completely limp like a salted fish.
Tonight she could always smell the faint cool scent of wood.
Especially since Xie Rongzhuo had slept on that pillow, his face couldn't help but get hot just by smelling it.
Shen Mi hugged the pillow, lowered his head and took a deep breath, then lay down as if exhausted, staring at the ceiling with lifeless eyes, a blush slowly creeping up his cheeks.
She was filled with emotions and needed to vent, so she lifted the quilt to cover her face and yelled into the bed: "Ahhhh!!!"
…
*
The next day was Saturday, and Shen Mi made an appointment with Zhao Baili to talk about work.
Half asleep, I stumbled into the bathroom, turned on the faucet and found there was no water. Then I remembered that I had not paid the water and electricity bills.
Some time ago, Shen Mi used all his savings to buy a house and left no living expenses for himself.
Now I am penniless...
This month I can report buying coffee for Xie Rongzhuo and clients for more than 2,000 yuan, but today is Saturday and the finance department is closed.
He hasn't paid back the tens of thousands of yuan he borrowed from Zhang Zhiqing yet, and now he's asking for a loan for water and electricity bills. Shen Mi can't bring himself to ask for this.
I work at Ruixing Bank, own a house, wear the latest luxury goods, carry a platinum bag, but I can't even pay the water bill! Who would believe me if I told them?
She is too glamorous, and it’s embarrassing to lend her money.
Facts have proved that when people are forced into desperate situations, they will really become shameless.
Shen Mi clicked on Xie Rongzhuo's WeChat profile picture and sent a voice message sweetly saying, "Master, good morning."
Xie Rongzhuo probably hadn't gotten up yet at this time, and he replied after a few minutes.
"What do you want?" He also sent a voice message.
But her beloved master understands her!
Shen Mi softened his voice and continued, "Can you skip the process and help me pay for the tea?"
After a few seconds, a transfer popped up in the chat box.
Note: Reserve.
Where can I find such a good boss!
Shen Mi clicked receive and made a voice call to Xie Rongzhuo.
The call was connected in seconds.
She pressed the loudspeaker button, her face full of energy: "Master, do you want to eat any breakfast? I'll bring it to you when I pass by."
Xie Rongzhuo should be lying down, with a low laugh coming out of his nose.
“I don’t dare to eat it, for fear of being blackmailed.”
His voice was magnetic and deep, like someone just waking up, and was particularly pleasant to hear, easily making people dizzy. If Xie Rongzhuo had spoken to her on the microphone in the game, her online love might have been faster.
"Not expensive, not expensive. I'll just charge you ten dollars for your trip. How about that?"
"Not so good." Xie Rongzhuo seemed to turn over, and there was a rustling sound over there, "Why are you running around instead of taking a rest on the weekend?"
"I have an appointment with Agasa to discuss work. Office workers don't have days off." Shen Mi opened the closet and went in to look for clothes. "See, boss Xie, I'm working hard to pay you back as soon as possible."
Xie Rongzhuo: "I'm not in a hurry, why are you in a hurry?"
"I—have reasons that I cannot tell you." Shen Mi put the phone on the pillow and started to change clothes: "Hey, do you know the owner of Huiyuan Real Estate?"
"What do you want to see him for?"
"It's not him. It's someone from their group's branch in a small county in Rongcheng." Shen Mi buttoned up his underwear and reached for his undershirt: "A Li took a piece of land from the person in charge to build a homestay. There are private disputes over the land. Every few days, someone takes the lead in causing trouble. The construction team has been forced to stop work for more than a week."
She tucked the hem of her skirt into her fishtail skirt, zipped up the side, picked up her phone and sat down: "If the B&B cannot be built smoothly, it will affect the investors' overall evaluation of our company."
Not knowing what had disturbed him, Xie Rongzhuo's attention was not very focused, and it took him a few seconds to respond.
"Your company?"
His voice suddenly became a little hoarse.
Shen Mi's mind went blank for a second, and he quickly grabbed the phone as if by reflex.
I felt relieved only after confirming that what she sent was a voice message, not a video.
"Master, there is something I have never told you."
Shen Mi lowered his head to tie his shirt and bow tie, his tone a little awkward: "Although the money was invested in my own name, it came from your pocket, so A Li still calculated the commission for me as agreed."
After saying that, he immediately clarified: "Oh, I refused it. She insisted on giving it to me. If I said I didn't accept it, I would be looking down on her... Then I said if that's the case, then don't give me the money."
Xie Rongzhuo: "Then you took the three points of commission and invested in her B&B."
As expected, nothing could be hidden from Xie Rongzhuo, he even knew how many percentage points of commission she took.
Shen Mi simply confessed everything: "There are also shops, restaurants, and a milk tea chain store."
Xie Rongzhuo: "Little money-grubber."
"Of course I have to support my sister's business. Even though the money is not much, the thought is what matters." Shen Mi scratched his hair and frowned: "I am wondering, after investing in so many industries, why is there still no money."
Xie Rongzhuo: "Businesses with low costs and quick returns are all written in the criminal law. Don't be impatient. If you do business too hastily, problems may easily arise."
Shen Mi was comforted: "Yes! I will keep a close eye on it. Do you know that person's boss? We can't contact him now."
"I'll have someone ask around and tell you in ten minutes."
"Okay! I'll wait for you."
Ten minutes later, Xie Rongzhuo sent the other party's detailed information.
Shen Mi rushed to meet Zhao Baili without stopping.
After seeing this person's information, Zhao Baili greeted all his ancestors for 18 generations.
After cursing, she picked up the beaten lime and took a sip viciously: "Fairies don't use dirty words, he doesn't deserve this kind of garbage!"
This person played both sides. He originally agreed to transfer the land to another person, but because Zhao Baili offered a higher price, he signed a contract with her without any principles. The person who was kicked out was not a good person either. When he couldn't be found, he kept staring at Zhao Baili's construction team and causing trouble day and night.
Shen Mi looked at the man's address, which was in the town next to her home.
"How are you going to solve it?"
Zhao Baili: "This guy is a local tyrant in town, and he's very smart. He doesn't hurt anyone, he just won't let you start work, and the police can't file a case."
"It seems that we can only fight violence with violence and make friends with force." Shen Mi is very familiar with the way the village tyrant in his hometown does things. "You have to let him know that you have someone protecting you locally, otherwise he will keep causing trouble."
"That makes sense." Zhao Baili nodded. "I remember you were from there too, right? Do you know a big brother who is brave and resourceful, who can scare people but not break the law?"
Shen Mi: "I've heard of a few, but I'm not familiar with them. I'll try to contact them."
Zhao Baili: "How much do you think is appropriate to give them?"
"Just buy a pack of Huazi and give a red envelope of a few hundred yuan."
When Shen Mi was very young, her family was not poor. Her father was a businessman dealing in antiques and had a wide network of contacts. Although he later went bankrupt, there were still some important people among the brothers he made friends with. "I'll go find those uncles. It's not a matter of money, they should be able to help."
"Too realistic. As long as it's not about money, I can help with anything."
"My hometown is poor, and people there are realistic." Shen Mi said frankly, "The locals are xenophobic, and you are not a local and you are likely to be cheated. I will handle this matter."
"How can that be possible? It's definitely not going to be solved in a day or two. If you don't go to work, you won't be able to explain to your uncle."
"I also have a share in the B&B, and I can't just lie there and let you suffer all by yourself. I'll ask my boss for two more days off and try to get this done within three days."
"Okay, then you should be careful and I will pay for your round-trip airfare and accommodation expenses."
"Okay."
*
Time is running out.
Shen Mi took the next flight of the day and took a taxi for several hours before reaching his destination.
After getting off the car, she took off her sunglasses and looked at the dark mountains not far away.
That was the location of her hometown, and her father was sleeping on that mountain.
It looks close, but it is actually more than an hour's drive away. At Shen Mi's feet is the well-known Yongtai Ancient Town, which is adjacent to her hometown, but the economy is far worse. Zhao Bailigai B&B is located to the east of the ancient town. The location is very good, and there are many tourists who go to the lake to take pictures during holidays.
When Shen Mi arrived, the person sent by his uncle was already waiting at the construction site.
The dark-skinned young man in the lead had a buzz cut and looked very energetic. Seeing Shen Mi wearing a famous brand and looking like a wealthy person, he shook his leather jacket and smiled in a friendly manner: "I didn't expect there is such a beautiful woman in our town. Why haven't I seen her before?"
"It was not my destiny before, and I did not meet you brothers, but now it has come." Shen Mi did not put on airs, and handed out the cigarettes she brought with a smile, praising: "Our little brother Long Zhen is good-looking, handsome, and righteous. Thank you for your hard work today." After that, she hurriedly took out red envelopes from her bag and distributed them one by one with both hands: "This is a little gift from my sister, please don't be polite, brothers."
Shen Mi learned this clamp sound and sticky tune when he was watching his roommate's live broadcast.
Unexpectedly, calling him "brother" all the time really worked. Several guys were coaxed by her and blushed.
"We are from the same village, and a girl from the same town. If you have anything to say, just tell us. We brothers will definitely do everything we can for you!"
"Really? Thank you so much." Shen Mi's eyes lit up, then he frowned and sighed: "It's like this, my sister and I came here to build a homestay, but Li Youcai from the next village is such a bad guy, he didn't let us start the work."
"Is it that son of a bitch who's causing you trouble?"
"Of course, it's him!" Shen Mi knew that he had a pair of innocent big eyes, which would not look out of place with the clip sound.
She also knows how to use her advantage, showing a fragile expression that inspires the straight man's desire to protect her: "Every wrong has its perpetrator, and the one who cheated him was the previous transferor. You are familiar with him, can you help persuade him not to cause trouble for us?"
The dark-skinned young man's legs became weak, and his voice became soft and soft: "Don't be afraid, sister, we will help you to persuade her."
Huazi, money, and beauties are all in place, and the guys are very enthusiastic: "No need to persuade him, just teach him how to behave!"
"That's right! The girl came all the way here to do business, it's nothing for a grown man like him to bully her! If he dares to cause trouble again tomorrow, I'll help you deal with him!"
Another dark-skinned young man said, "He's nothing in front of my dad! His grandfather has to call my dad Brother Biao when he sees him!"
Shen Mi echoed, "That's right!" Pointing at the red envelopes in their hands, "My contact number is written on the back. Brothers, remember to call me if there is any progress!"
"Don't worry, sister. The brothers will definitely help you settle this matter!"
"Hmm!" Shen Mi said in a sweet voice: "Thank you, brothers. Take care, brothers!"
After the others left, Shen Mi let out a breath, took out his cell phone from his bag and prepared to call Zhao Baili back.
Hearing the footsteps behind her, she brushed her bangs, forced out a well-behaved smile, and turned back: "Brother, what else—"
The word "thing" was stuck in my throat.
Because standing behind her was Xie Rongzhuo.
The smile on Shen Mi's lips froze.
Xie Rongzhuo had a blank expression on his face: "You asked me for two days off just to come here and recognize your brother?"
Shen Mi felt guilty as if he had been caught.
She held the phone tightly and licked her lips: "Old..."
Xie Rongzhuo's expression clearly showed that he didn't want to be called "boss", so she changed her words: "Master..."
But he didn't look like he wanted to hear her call him "Master".
"I'm your teacher again, right?"
Xie Rongzhuo's voice was cold.
She knew how to judge the situation and solve the problem in a simple way, so he should be happy.
But seeing her being pretentious with other men.
He felt extremely uncomfortable.
It's not okay to pretend.
"Are you angry?" Shen Mi pulled at Xie Rongzhuo's sleeve, her eyelashes fluttering like a feather fan. She was fully made up today, her eyes were blinking and she looked very aggrieved: "I have no choice for work. As long as I can settle this matter, calling you brother is not a loss."
Xie Rongzhuo was indifferent.
She also acted addicted.
Shen Mi quietly observed Xie Rongzhuo's expression.
Is he angry because he doesn't speak
Xie Rongzhuo was unhappy that she called someone else brother.
He must be jealous!
"How about I call you too?"
Shen Mi hugged Xie Rongzhuo's arm and raised her face to him and acted coquettishly: "Brother Rongzhuo, don't be angry, Brother Rongzhuo."
"They are just playing for fun."
"You are my only real brother."
Xie Rongzhuo stared at her for two seconds, turned his face away, and his Adam's apple rolled slightly.
Her scream was so heart-breaking.
Knowing that she was pretending, the feeling of depression in his heart disappeared in an instant.
A few minutes ago, he laughed at the group of men for being vulgar and brainless, but was fooled by her few words.
I didn't expect that he was the one who was possessed by the devil.
Shen Mi called out again: "Brother Rongzhuo—" Her waist suddenly tightened and she was pulled into Xie Rongzhuo's arms.
He grasped her waist skillfully, lowered his head, and said in a cold and cruel voice: "Go back to the hotel and call slowly."
The author has something to say:
Since you said that, I'm going to start misunderstanding you!