Xie Ci Nian could find Pei Zhi without much effort.

Having learned from past mistakes, Xie Cinian had someone follow Pei Zhi when she returned this time.

In order to prevent Pei Zhi from disappearing.

Pei Zhi was sitting in a small noodle shop, waiting for the owner to serve her food.

Upon seeing the person approaching, Pei Zhi looked up.

Upon seeing that it was Xie Cinian, Pei Zhi gave him a cold look, as if she hadn't seen him at all.

Xie Cinian glanced at Pei Zhi and sat down opposite her.

"This is a noodle shop. If you're not going to eat noodles, don't take up a seat and disturb the owner's business."

Xie Cinian glanced at him and said, "Besides you, there are no other customers in the noodle shop. I shouldn't disturb the owner's business."

Pei Zhi was too lazy to talk to Xie Cinian, so she picked up her phone and started playing with it by herself.

Soon, Pei Zhi's vegetable noodles were served.

A bowl of noodles in clear broth looks unappetizing.

Pei Zhi picked up disposable chopsticks and prepared to start eating noodles.

As soon as she took a bite, Pei Zhi frowned slightly, but quickly acted as if nothing had happened and continued eating her noodles.

Xie Cinian suddenly spoke up: "Do you remember the pastry chef in your family?"

The home Xie Cinian was referring to was naturally the home Pei Zhi and Xie Cinian had when they got married.

There are many chefs at home who cook for us, including Chinese, Western, French, noodle, and pastry chefs.

“We often eat noodles at night. The noodle chef will cook freshly rolled noodles in broth that has been simmered for more than ten hours.”

Pei Zhi put down her chopsticks. "What exactly are you trying to say?"

"Master is still here. If you want to eat noodles, you can come back anytime."

Pei Zhi sneered, "Thanks, but no need."

"I'm a very easygoing person. I can eat delicacies from land and sea, and I can also eat at small restaurants. I'm not picky."

Xie Cinian remained silent, crossing his arms as he watched Pei Zhi eat her noodles.

The noodles were indeed a bit unpalatable. Pei Zhi finally understood why this noodle shop had no customers even at mealtimes.

The noodles were overcooked and became too soft, losing all their chewiness.

The owner's hands were probably shaking a bit; the noodles were extremely salty.

In order not to lose face in front of Xie Cinian, Pei Zhi forced herself to eat it.

Xie Cinian snatched the chopsticks from Pei Zhi's hand and the noodles in front of her.

"You're eating so happily, let me try it and see what it tastes like."

Xie Ci Nian paused for a moment after taking a bite of his noodles, then remained silent and continued eating.

Xie Ci Nian tried to snatch Pei Zhi's chopsticks, telling her to stop eating.

Pei Zhi might be angry, thinking that Xie Ci Nian is meddling too much.

But Xie Cinian snatched the food from her and ate it, while Pei Zhi watched Xie Cinian with an expression of watching a good show.

"Mr. Xie, the shirt you're wearing could buy this noodle shop ten times over and still have money left over. Why bother coming here to suffer like this?"

Xie Ci Nian put down his chopsticks, "You know the answer already."

Pei Zhi took a cheap tissue and wiped her mouth. "I don't know."

"I've come to apologize to you."

"sorry."

Some things seem difficult to say.

But once you say it out loud, it doesn't seem so difficult anymore?

"What happened today was my fault. I shouldn't have interfered with your choices."

Pei Zhi's expression softened slightly, and she gestured for Xie Cinian to continue.

"You are an independent individual, and I shouldn't stop you from doing whatever you want."

Pei Zhi countered, "What would you do if this happened again?"

After thinking it over, Xie Cinian said, "I will do what Chi Xiuwen did today and come up with a comprehensive solution to the problem."

"If not, I'll let you do what you want, and I'll protect you from the sidelines, that's all."

Pei Zhi shook her head: "President Xie, you are not qualified to protect me."

Pei Zhi pointed to the ring on Xie Cinian's finger and said, "Don't come looking for me anymore, and don't interfere in my affairs."

"I hate getting entangled with married men the most."

Xie Cinian raised his hand and looked at the ring on his hand.

Xie Ci Nian's decision seemed to be a reluctant one, but also a compromise.

Xie Cinian didn't understand: "Why do you think I'm married? Just because you saw this?"

“When we got divorced, Mr. Xie said, ‘You won’t wait for me.’”

"You also said that you would get married and have children immediately because the Xie family has such a large business and needs an heir."

"Could it be that Mr. Xie is getting old and has forgotten what he said?"

Xie Cinian sighed, took off the ring from his hand, and placed it in Pei Zhi's hand.

"Please open your eyes wide and look carefully."

The ring is quite worn, indicating that its owner has worn it for a long time.

Pei Zhi has a pretty good memory; the ring looks familiar.

"Although I, Xie Ci Nian, am not a good person, I am not so bad as to get married and still get entangled with other women."

Xie Cinian's words carried a hint of sarcasm and a touch of bitterness.

After all, Pei Zhi was still having affairs when she married Xie Cinian.

"Xie Cinian, you have no right to criticize me."

Pei Zhiyi said righteously, "Of course, we agreed before our marriage that we would not restrict each other's private lives."

Pei Zhi wasn't guilty at all; they had both agreed to it back then.

Xie Ci Nian shrugged, "Let's not bring up things from ten years ago."

"Would you like some noodles now?"

The topic jumped around too much, but it has to be said that Pei Zhi was somewhat tempted.

"You invited me, so I'll give you face."

"Thank you for the honor, Miss Pei."

The car was waiting outside. Xie Cinian personally opened the door for Pei Zhi and let her get in first.

The car drove to Xie's residence, where Xie Cinian lived, just like before.

Upon entering the manor, Pei Zhi discovered that many changes had taken place.

First, there were more servants, and many flowers and plants were planted outside the yard, along with several fruit trees.

There's also a sunroom outside; it would be nice to sunbathe and have tea there in the winter.

“I dug up the mountain behind and built a ski resort. I remember you like skiing.”

Although Pei Zhi knew Xie Cinian was wealthy and powerful, she was still somewhat shocked.

The Xie family abroad owns ski resorts, and Pei Zhi does enjoy going there to play whenever she has free time.

However, building a ski resort is extremely expensive.

Xie Cinian's own home, and Pei Zhi has no right to interfere with how Xie Cinian wants to do things.

The furnishings inside the house have also changed slightly from before, but the changes are not significant.

All the furniture was replaced, and Pei Zhi had never seen most of the servants before.

Xie Ci Nian must have given prior instructions, because as soon as Pei Zhi sat down, the servant announced that the noodles were ready.

"Shall we eat now, or wait a while?"

"Don't wait any longer, the noodles will clump together and won't taste good." Pei Zhi was also hungry.

"Why are the restaurant tables smaller?"

The restaurant is very large, so the dining tables were also very large.

Xie Cinian explained, "I was eating alone, and the large restaurant felt a bit deserted."

Pei Zhi teased, "Looks like you're really getting old and afraid of being lonely."