"Secretary Kim didn't accept his proposal and resigned instead. He still wanted to pester me, but it was my grandmother who stepped in and asked Secretary Kim to follow me."

Chen Xu didn't expect that Secretary Jin had such a past. No wonder Xiyun trusted her so much and was willing to let her be his secretary. Her character in this aspect is indeed trustworthy.

Fang Zhiyuan has a good appearance and is the CEO of a large group. He even divorced for her. I'm afraid few women can resist it. Secretary Jin actually refused. I have to say, it's really unusual.

During lunch, Chen Xu finally understood how Xiyun's obsessive-compulsive disorder was developed. The Fang family had a lot of rules, and they used a square table. The old lady sat at the main seat, Fang Zhiyuan and his son sat on one side, and Chen Xu and Luo Xiyun sat on the other side.

The dishes were Chinese food, very delicately prepared, and looked like the kind of dishes served at some banquets. The tableware was also very exquisite, with each person having a set of bowls and plates, and two sets of chopsticks per person, one of which was apparently used specifically for picking up food.

Chen Xu has never used public chopsticks in his life, so it feels quite new.

Chen Xu saw Xiao Fang Hao sitting opposite him properly, with his back straight and a serious look. It was obvious that he had developed this habit.

Fang Zhiyuan smiled and said, "This is how we usually eat at home. It's your first time here, so just be casual."

Chen Xu said, "It doesn't matter."

When all the dishes were served, the old lady said, "Eat."

Chen Xu picked up his chopsticks only after seeing others start to eat.

Halfway through the meal, Xiao Fanghao accidentally dropped a piece of pork ribs onto the table. He immediately put down his chopsticks and lowered his head, looking as if he had done something wrong.

Fang Zhiyuan said to his son, "Be more careful next time."

Little Fang Hao secretly glanced at his grandmother. Only after the old lady nodded did he pick up his chopsticks and started eating again.

Fang Zhiyuan called his aunt over, took the ribs off the table, and wiped them carefully with a rag. She wiped very carefully until there was no trace left on the table before leaving.

Little Fang Hao was the first to finish eating. He put down his bowl and chopsticks and said, "Grandma, I'm done. Dad, sister, brother-in-law, take your time eating."

Chen Xu noticed that his bowl was very clean, without even a grain of rice left.

I can only say that this tutor is really strict.

After dinner, everyone sat on the sofa, eating fruit and chatting.

Fang Zhiyuan said, "Chen Xu, I heard from Xiyun that you opened a chain of noodle restaurants. When will you open a branch here?"

"There is no such plan at the moment," said Chen Xu.

The noodle shop is now completely under the management of Old Tang, who has a calm personality and has submitted a plan before, stating that he does not plan to open the business in other cities for at least one year.

Fang Zhiyuan said, "If it's a funding issue, just let me know. I can invest a little money."

"Thank you, but I don't need it for now." Chen Xu declined. After knowing the past between the other party and Secretary Jin, he understood why the other party was so enthusiastic. Including the current proposal to invest in his noodle shop, it was probably for Secretary Jin.

Sure enough, Fang Zhiyuan didn't ask about his company anymore.

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During lunch break, Chen Xu followed Luo Xiyun to her room.

Chen Xu asked, "Was your grandmother like this before?"

"She is just strict with people, but she is actually a very nice person. From childhood to adulthood, she has never hit or scolded me," said Luo Xiyun.

Chen Xu said, "I must learn from her in the future. It's amazing that she can educate her children so well without beating or scolding them."

There was a knock on the door. Chen Xu went to open it and said in surprise, "Uncle? What's the matter?"

It was Fang Zhiyuan who knocked on the door. He smiled and said, "Since you rarely come here, I'll take you out for a walk and introduce you to some friends. Xiyun, lend me your boyfriend for an afternoon."

Luo Xiyun glanced at Chen Xu and said, "Go ahead."

"Then I'll go." Chen Xu naturally had nothing to be afraid of, so he followed Fang Zhiyuan out.

As soon as Chen Xu left, Luo Xiyun sat in front of the dressing mirror and let her hair down.

Knock knock.

There was a knock on the door. She turned around and shouted, "Grandma? Why aren't you taking a nap?"

"It's rare for you to come back, and I want to chat with you more." Old Mrs. Fang walked in, and Luo Xiyun quickly pulled a chair over for her to sit down.

After sitting down, the old lady held her hand and asked, "How far have you and Chen Xu developed?"

"We are..." Facing her grandmother, she suddenly became shy, "That..."

The old lady laughed heartily and said, "Grandma is an experienced person, you don't have to be shy."

Luo Xiyun touched the old lady's hand which was covered with age spots and whispered, "Grandma, don't you like him very much?"

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Chen Xu and the other person were riding in Fang Zhiyuan's car, a Ferrari.

"How long have you known Xiyun?" Fang Zhiyuan asked while driving.

"About two years." Chen Xu also counted the time before they were together.

"At that time, she had just returned to China. I'm curious, how did you catch up with her?"

Fang Zhiyuan seemed to realize that this sentence was not appropriate, and explained, "Don't get me wrong, my niece, I have watched her grow up since she was a child, and I know her very well. She has been spoiled by my mother since she was a child, she is a little arrogant, and she pursues perfection in everything, and she has a serious mysophobia. In all these years, I have never seen her have a boyfriend."

"My mother doesn't say it, but she's actually a little worried. A few years ago, she started introducing some young talents to her, but she didn't like any of them. I thought she would never find a boyfriend in her life. A few months ago, I heard that she was in a relationship, and I was surprised. I wanted to see who was so charming and could catch up with my niece."

Chen Xu said, "To be honest, I don't know what she likes about me."

"You're being modest." Fang Zhiyuan laughed. "Do you think I can't see it? Her eyes never left you during the meal. It's definitely not just love. Without certain means, how can a woman be so devoted to you?"

Chen Xu looked at him and smiled. He understood why he was so eager to pull him out. He must have thought he was an expert at picking up girls.

By the way, some time ago, Xiyun took out all the family funds left by her mother. The Fang family wouldn’t think it was for him, would they?

Oh shit.

No wonder Old Madam Fang has always been lukewarm towards him, treating him as a gigolo?

This is interesting.

(End of this chapter)