082 Manman, is that you back?

Liang Zhen was quite happy to get to know Xie Yaoyao's friends, especially young ladies like Song Wu.

He needs these connections to establish himself in the port city.

But Xie Yaoyao's attitude was firm; she seemed unwilling to share her network of contacts.

Liang Zhen lowered his eyelashes, concealing the fleeting gloom in his eyes. "Alright, since you want to talk about things, I won't stay here and distract you."

Xie Yaoyao still felt a little apologetic. "I'm sorry."

"It's alright, you go ahead with your work, I'll leave as soon as I finish eating," Liang Zhen said.

Xie Yaoyao took her canvas bag and left.

When we returned to the private room, dessert had already been served: a cake made with black truffles, named "Noir Désir," which translates to "Black Desire" in Chinese.

Hmm, it looks quite appetizing.

Xie Yaoyao pulled out a chair and sat down, placing her canvas bag on her lap, her eyes shining like stars.

"Wow, this looks delicious, Mr. Huo, thank you for your hospitality."

Xie Yaoyao took two bites, the sweet taste hitting her soul directly. She half-closed her eyes in enjoyment, "It's so delicious. Although French food is all show and no substance, this dessert is really delicious. It's a pity that my Yubao can't eat such delicious desserts."

Huo Yanxi: "We can pack it up."

Xie Yaoyao's eyes lit up instantly. "Really? Can I get it to go?"

She sounded a little guilty as she said this.

They're eating and taking things away; it's really not polite not to order.

Huo Yanxi nodded slightly, "Of course, I also need to pack a portion for Huo Zidu to take back."

Xie Yaoyao immediately beamed with joy, "President Huo, you are the most generous boss I have ever met. I am willing to do anything for you from now on."

Huo Yanxi was pleased by her frank and straightforward words, and the corners of his mouth turned up, which he couldn't suppress.

"Then you must keep your word."

"Of course, I'm a very trustworthy person. I always keep my word." Xie Yaoyao patted her chest confidently.

Huo Yanxi's gaze was involuntarily drawn to it; it was round and plump like a rabbit, and it trembled as she patted it.

His breath caught in his throat, and he hastily looked away, feeling the air around him grow hotter.

He said in a cold voice, "Eat your food."

Xie Yaoyao laughed at him carefree, "Mr. Huo, are you blushing?"

Then his gaze fell on the fruit wine in front of him; its color was so beautiful that it made him want to take a sip.

"Mr. Huo, would you like some more wine?"

Huo Yanxi glanced at the wine glass; the umbrella-shaped glass still contained more than half a glass of fruit wine.

The French restaurant hired a professional bartender, and the fruit wine was mixed to a very sophisticated color.

Just looking at it makes me feel happy.

Huo Yanxi shook his head, "Too sweet, not suitable for me."

Xie Yaoyao licked her lips. "Then give it to me, don't waste it."

After saying that, she crossed the table, reached out and took the wine glass. Before Huo Yanxi could refuse, she had already gulped down the wine in the glass.

Huo Yanxi: "..."

Xie Yaoyao smacked her lips, not tasting much alcohol, but it was quite delicious.

"Indeed, there's a reason why it's expensive. This fruit wine tastes much better than the soda from Dayao."

No wonder everyone tries their best to climb higher, because the higher you stand, the more scenery you can enjoy and the more delicious food you can taste that the poor can't even imagine.

Huo Yanxi said disdainfully, "Like a cow chewing on a peony."

Xie Yaoyao: "..."

She didn't want to argue with the sarcastic person, but she hadn't seen Lu Zhi since she came in, so she assumed he had gone to the bathroom.

But she'd been sitting there for so long, and she'd almost finished her dessert, and he still hadn't come back.

Where is Dr. Lu?

"A patient came to see him, so he left first."

Xie Yaoyao said "Oh," finished her dessert, and then pulled the ice cream over to eat.

Huo Yanxi specifically requested less sugar, and this ice cream was indeed less sugary, but it tasted good.

After finishing her dessert and ice cream, Xie Yaoyao turned her head to admire the night view of Central.

"This century-old port city truly lives up to its reputation as a city that never sleeps; the bustling street scene is simply breathtaking."

Huo Yanxi: "If you like, there's an observation deck upstairs where you can go and take a look."

Xie Yaoyao was surprised, "Can we still go to the observation deck?"

Huo Yanxi nodded, "Yes, shall we go to the observation deck?"

Xie Yaoyao rarely comes here, and looking at Hong Kong through the glass is definitely a different feeling than looking from the observation deck.

She nodded vigorously, like a chick pecking at rice. "Okay, if it's not too much trouble."

Huo Yanxi called over a waiter, said a few words, and the waiter led the way for them.

Walking through the warm yellow-lit corridor, they stepped onto the spiral staircase, went up two floors, and saw a viewing platform.

The observation deck is beautifully designed, and many diners enjoy the panoramic city views from there.

As soon as Huo Yanxi and Xie Yaoyao appeared in front of everyone, they attracted everyone's attention.

Of course, most eyes were on Huo Yanxi, and only then did they look at Xie Yaoyao.

Xie Yaoyao was really too ordinary. She was plain-looking, overweight, and dressed in cheap clothes.

They are the kind of people who can easily blend into a crowd and win by sheer weight.

Her appearance alongside Huo Yanxi surprised many people.

Xie Yaoyao completely ignored the strange looks from these people; she was just there to see the night view.

Xie Yaoyao leaned on the railing, the night wind blowing through her hair as she looked down at Hong Kong.

"Wow, it's so much more beautiful than looking through the glass, Mr. Huo, could you please take a picture for me?"

Xie Yaoyao smiled so hard her eyes narrowed into slits. It was a rare opportunity for her to come here, and she probably wouldn't want to leave again next time.

Huo Yanxi had one hand in his pocket, ignoring the strange looks he received.

Give me your phone.

Xie Yaoyao then turned on the camera mode on her phone and handed it to him.

With her back to Huo Yanxi, she raised her right hand, making a victory sign.

Huo Yanxi lowered his phone to capture the bustling night view below.

When he looked at Xie Yaoyao's gesture in the camera, he suddenly froze.

In the past, Manman didn't like to show her face when taking photos.

She really likes photos of her back, and most of the time she'll make a peace sign.

Huo Yanxi shifted his gaze from his phone to Xie Yaoyao's retreating figure.

He felt a sense of familiarity with this person once again.

Xie Yaoyao held it up for a while, thinking Huo Yanxi had finished taking the picture, and then she turned around to look at him.

"Mr. Huo, are you done filming?"

"Yanxi, are you done filming?"

"let me see."

"let me see."

Xie Yaoyao smiled and ran towards Huo Yanxi, craning her neck to look at the phone screen.

It was pitch black above, with nothing on it.

Her face immediately fell. "Mr. Huo, did you not take any pictures, or did you take such bad ones?"

Huo Yanxi's photography skills are terrible, they're getting worse and worse.

She reached for her phone, but couldn't pull it back. The next second, Huo Yanxi hugged her tightly.

The guests observing them all gasped in surprise, after all, it was said that Huo Yanxi was not interested in women.

But at this moment, he is embracing a chubby girl as if no one else is around. Could it be that President Huo has such a heavy taste?

Huo Yanxi held Xie Yaoyao tightly, his voice deep and tense, "Manman, is that you back?"