A trace of embarrassment flashed across Mu Zhilan's face.
She explained: "This is rice wine. I made it myself. It tastes great. I brought it here for you to try."
Xu Xiuwen nodded and said, "Thank you. I'll try it later. I don't really drink rice wine."
Xu Xiuwen took a pair of slippers and handed it over.
After changing into slippers, they carried the plastic bag containing the ingredients into the kitchen.
Xu Xiuwen asked: "Do you need my help?"
Mu Zhilan quickly refused: "No need, Boss Xu, I can do it on my own."
Xu Xiuwen smiled and said, "I'm so sorry."
"It's okay, it's okay. Boss Xu, you have helped me so much before, it's only right for me to do this little thing."
"Okay then, I'll go back to my room and change my clothes. You go ahead and do your work. If you need anything, tell me and I'll find it for you."
"Okay, Boss Xu."
Xu Xiuwen went back to the bedroom and changed his clothes.
Wait until he returns to the living room and comes to the kitchen door.
Mu Zhilan was already busy inside.
Seeing this, Xu Xiuwen didn't say anything. He turned around, walked to the sofa, sat down and started watching TV.
An hour later.
Dinner is finally ready.
Mu Zhilan said to Xu Xiuwen: "Boss Xu, it's time to eat."
"Coming." Xu Xiuwen responded, got up from the sofa and walked to the dining table.
He took a look at the abundant food on the table and said, "Sister Mu, this is too abundant."
Mu Zhilan waved her hand and said modestly, "They are just some home-cooked dishes, not very sumptuous."
"Okay. I'll give you the money you spent on groceries later."
“No, no.”
Xu Xiuwen said sternly, "You are here to help me cook, how can I let you spend money! It's what it is, don't argue with me."
Mu Zhilan saw Xu Xiuwen's expression and knew she couldn't refuse, so she nodded in agreement.
Xu Xiuwen glanced at the food on the table and said, "It's getting late, let's eat quickly."
Mu Zhilan said, "Boss Xu, take your time eating. I'll go back first."
"You're leaving?"
"Yeah. Xiaogang is still waiting for me at home."
"He has no food to eat?"
"There are some leftovers from lunch at home, just heat them up."
"That's fine. You've worked so hard for so long, if I just let you go, people will think I, Xu Xiuwen, am so stingy that I won't let anyone eat. Since you're here, why don't you sit down and have a meal together? I also have something to say to you."
Mu Zhilan hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed.
Chapter 698 Reasons for Resignation
Then the two of them sat down to eat.
It was ordinary at first.
Just eat normally and drink some rice wine during the meal.
I have to say that the rice wine made by Mu Zhilan herself tastes really good.
Xu Xiuwen couldn't help but praise.
Plus, he kept praising the food while he was eating.
Mu Zhilan blushed slightly and felt embarrassed.
But the smile in the corner of her eyes also showed that she was in a good mood.
She brought two cans of rice wine in total.
The first can was finished quickly.
Xu Xiuwen opened the second can and poured it into both bowls.
Mu Zhilan was a little flattered and almost stood up to take the wine.
It was Xu Xiuwen who told her not to be nervous and to be more casual.
Mu Zhilan sat down after hesitating.
Xu Xiuwen drank half a bowl of rice wine in one breath, then looked up and asked, "Sister Mu, can you tell me now why you suddenly resigned?"
Upon hearing this, Mu Zhilan immediately lowered her head and whispered, "Nothing."
"Look up!" Xu Xiuwen suddenly ordered.
"What?" Mu Zhilan was stunned.
"I'm talking to you, don't lower your head. Don't you know that when talking to people, you should look into their eyes? This is the minimum respect." Xu Xiuwen's tone became heavier.
If it were another woman.
At this moment, they may turn hostile and say, "Why do you care about me?" or say something similar.
But Mu Zhilan is weak by nature.
So she was a little overwhelmed at the moment.
She was not dissatisfied with Xu Xiuwen's commanding tone, and even reflected on whether she had really done something wrong.
After hesitation.
She finally raised her head and looked back.
Xu Xiuwen praised: "This is more like it."
Mu Zhilan felt relieved for some reason.
At this time, Xu Xiuwen asked again: "Why did you resign?"
Mu Zhilan looked hesitant and still didn't want to say anything.
Xu Xiuwen had no choice but to say, "Sister Mu, I recommended you for this job. You suddenly resigned, which made it difficult for me and Li SZ to report to you."
Mu Zhilan immediately stood up and apologized.
Xu Xiuwen waved his hand and said, "I don't want you to apologize."
There was a pause.
He continued, "Sister Mu, I don't mean to blame you, but please at least let me know why you resigned. That way I can explain to Li SZ, right? Otherwise, she will blame me for recommending an unreliable person. You don't want me to offend Li SZ, do you?"
Mu Zhilan looked conflicted.
Xu Xiuwen's last sentence completely disturbed her mood.
Xu Xiuwen helped her a lot.
She certainly didn't want Xu Xiuwen to offend Li Sz.
At least I can't offend Li sz because of her.
Xu Xiuwen saw that Mu Zhilan didn't speak for a long time.
When I thought she wouldn't speak.
Mu Zhilan suddenly said: "Because of my husband."
"Your husband?" Xu Xiuwen seemed a little surprised.
Mu Zhilan hummed.
“He won’t let you do it?”
Mu Zhilan nodded.
"Why? Does he think the salary is too low?"
Mu Zhilan glanced at him at this time, and immediately lowered her head.
Xu Xiuwen keenly realized that there might be other reasons behind this.
"Sister Mu, is there any reason that is hard to talk about?"
Mu Zhilan hesitated for a moment and finally nodded.
Xu Xiuwen suddenly had a lot of guesses in his mind.
He asked tentatively: "Is it related to me?"
Mu Zhilan didn't say anything.