Although Tao Zhizhi was puzzled, she still agreed:
"Okay, I'll definitely tell you next time we meet!"
Upon receiving an affirmative answer, the woman smiled even more brightly and waved her away from the system kitchen.
After a busy night, Tao Zhizhi finally exhausted the excitement of having a boyfriend yesterday and fell asleep as soon as she hit the bed, feeling completely drained.
On the other side, Fu Jue also had difficulty falling asleep. After dealing with the backlog of work, he took off his silver-rimmed glasses, rubbed the bridge of his nose wearily, his eyes bloodshot, and slept soundly until dawn. He was finally awakened by the bright light that could not be blocked even through the gauze curtain.
According to the usual practice of Nuanshi Xiaopu (a food stall) being closed on weekends, the two slept soundly until noon without any worries, when Tao Zhizhi was the first to be ruthlessly woken up by her mother.
She struggled to open her heavy eyelids, her voice still slightly hoarse yet soft and sweet, as if she hadn't fully woken up:
"I'll sleep for another five minutes."
He then turned over and covered his ears with the blanket, drowsy and helpless, refusing his mother's offer to get him out of bed.
Fu Jue raised his hand to gently shield the light from above. As the clock struck twelve, he reached for the bedside table as usual. The sudden emptiness jolted him awake. He remembered that he had given the pink diamond to his beloved girl yesterday. He lowered his head, smiled wistfully, and withdrew his empty hand.
Although it was already noon, the proper greetings were still exchanged.
[Jue Feiyu: Zhizhi, good morning!]
After Fu Jue finished getting ready and stepped into the private elevator of Tianyi Group, Tao Zhizhi pulled herself out of bed with a forceful tug.
Just then, Tao's mother was preparing lunch. Tao Zhizhi took the apron from her and pushed her into the dining chair.
"Mom, I just learned how to make a braised noodle dish. Let me make it for you to try!"
Having not tasted her daughter's cooking for a long time, Tao's mother sat down calmly, following her daughter's lead.
Tao Zhizhi made a fresh serving for her mother, while she took out the braised noodles that were still stored in the system, not wanting to waste them.
"Whoosh—"
Smelling the aroma of the mutton stew noodles, Tao's mother blew on them twice before eagerly enjoying them, her eyes fixed on the coriander covering Tao Zhizhi's noodles.
Would it taste better with some cilantro?
Tao's mother, who never ate cilantro, saw the satisfied look on her daughter's face as she ate it and, for the first time ever, asked Tao Zhizhi to share some cilantro with her.
"Zhizhi, give me some cilantro to try."
Tao Zhizhi looked surprised. Had her mother finally discovered the charm of cilantro?
She unceremoniously placed a large spoonful of noodles on Tao's mother's plate. And let me tell you, adding some fresh, vibrant green cilantro made the whole bowl of noodles even more appealing.
"Ah, no—"
Tao's mother enthusiastically mixed cilantro into a bowl of braised noodles. The noodles were delicious, but she still couldn't stand the smell of cilantro. She quickly pulled out a tissue and spat it out, watching Tao Zhizhi still enjoying her cilantro.
[How could Zhizhi eat something so awful?!]
"Mom, don't force yourself if you can't eat it."
Seeing this, Tao Zhizhi helped her mother pick out the remaining cilantro from the noodles.
"Hey, neither your dad nor I eat cilantro, yet you like it so much!"
"Hehe, Grandma likes it too, they love each other so much!"
Tao's mother shook her head, looking at the grinning Tao Zhizhi with doting eyes. She reluctantly agreed with her, but she probably wouldn't try cilantro again; even such delicious noodles couldn't be saved.
Tao Zhizhi, having eaten and drunk her fill, finally saw the greeting from her newly minted boyfriend. Since her mother already knew, she didn't bother replying to the message behind her back, and smiled with a heart full of spring fever.
[Cheese Peach: Good afternoon!]
[Cheese Peach: Are you working right now?]
Since Fu Jue confessed to Tao Zhizhi, he had frequently connected with Secretary Gu to handle Tianyi's work in front of her.
[Jue Feiyu: Yes.]
[Jue Feiyu: Would Zhizhi like to come and see?]
The newlyweds couldn't contain their desire to meet, and Tao Zhizhi agreed without hesitation.
[Jue Feiyu: I'll send someone to pick you up.]
Fu Jue couldn't wait to see her all the time, so he had Secretary Gu make a trip and bring her up in the private elevator.
Therefore, the employees on the 21st floor, who are still busy going up and down, have not been able to see the true face of President Fu's girlfriend, which has deprived the company's gossip group of a major piece of news.
Secretary Gu led her into Fu Jue's office, had her sit on the sofa, brought out some pre-prepared snacks, and then brewed her some tea.
"Mr. Tao, Mr. Fu suddenly has an emergency meeting. Please have some snacks first, it will be over soon."
After sitting down, Tao Zhizhi didn't wander around. After hearing Secretary Gu's words, she picked up some snacks on her own.
If she wasn't mistaken, these little snacks were also Qimeng's desserts, and she couldn't help but sigh:
[So this is what Tianyi employees usually eat for afternoon tea. No wonder everyone says Tianyi is the most desirable company in Qingshui City.]
"If I weren't so bad at the game, I would also like to join Tianyi. The pay is good, the benefits are great, and it's close to home!"
Tao Zhizhi ate while sighing aloud.
"Who's too bad to get into Tianyi?"
Tao Zhizhi was taken aback. It was a completely different voice from Fu Jue's, casual and teasing.
She looked towards the doorway, where the person swaggered in, as if he were at home, and sat down on the sofa opposite Tao Zhizhi, smiling nonchalantly.
"Fu Jue is keeping a mistress in a golden house!"
Cen Lin was forced to come to Tianyi today by his father to discuss cooperation. He originally didn't want to come, as the two families had been cooperating for so many years and it was just a formality. However, Chairman Cen found him annoying and still kicked him out.
Unexpectedly, he bumped into Tao Zhizhi, and seeing her being treated to good food and drinks by Secretary Gu, he also stood up and extended his hand:
"Hello, I'm Cen Lin, Fu Jue's best buddy who grew up with me through thick and thin."
Fu Jue strode in and heard Cen Lin's words. He threw the document he was about to have Cen Lin sign into Cen Lin's arms and said irritably:
"Who's going to share your pants?!"
"Sign and leave!"
Fu Jue was impatient with Cen Lin, but instantly became tender towards Tao Zhizhi; he was more unpredictable than the weather in June.
"Zhizhi, ignore him."
"Hey, wait, aren't you going to introduce him?"
Tao Zhizhi and Fu Jue locked eyes, and he put one arm around her waist, looking proud.
"Tao Zhizhi, the owner of the warm food stall."
"my girlfriend!"
Hearing his proud voice, Tao Zhizhi felt a little shy:
"Hello, I am Tao Zhizhi."
Cen Lin hadn't studied facial expression management. The moment Fu Jue's hand touched Tao Zhizhi's waist, his pupils dilated in shock. He looked at Fu Jue in disbelief, then at Tao Zhizhi:
"Fu Jue, you've really found a girlfriend!"
Cen Lin realized what Fu Jue meant by his previous sentence, his eyes filled with disbelief and gleaming brightly:
"All those delicious meals were made by you, young boss!"
Then she stared at Fu Jue with a resentful look:
"Hehe, so you didn't tell me where the food came from because you were afraid I'd ruin your plans."
"Do I look like that kind of person?!"
"picture!"
Fu Jue answered without hesitation.
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