"Xiao Zhen, what's wrong?"
"It's nothing." Lin Zhenzhen suppressed a smile and turned her phone upside down.
"How was it? I told you this porridge tasted good, didn't I?"
"It's really good, it has a wonderful, indescribable fragrance." Xiaoling gave a thumbs up. "Xiaozhen, I didn't know you were such a good cook."
Lin Zhenzhen smiled and said, "If you like it, I'll bring it to you every morning from now on."
Xiaoling quickly waved her hand: "No, no, this is too much trouble for you."
"No trouble at all. I was just getting some for other people anyway, so I'll get them together."
"Others?" Xiaoling leaned closer, a hint of curiosity in her eyes. "Do you know any other colleagues?"
Luo Meng suddenly appeared behind the two of them: "Xiao Ling, have you finished organizing the reports that I sent you to your email yesterday?"
"Ah, Director Luo, there's still some data that needs to be verified. I'll send it to you this morning."
"Hmm." Luo Meng walked past coldly. "Don't talk about other things during work hours."
"Okay." Xiaoling lowered her head, looking embarrassed.
Watching Luo Meng's receding figure, Lin Zhenzhen lowered her brows, lost in thought.
"Don't take it to heart. That's just how Director Luo is. She's very meticulous and strict when she's working. She's probably under a lot of work pressure lately. She usually doesn't say anything when we chat."
Xiaoling's voice grew softer and softer, clearly indicating she wasn't very good at comforting people.
Lin Zhenzhen smiled and shook her head: "It's nothing."
Around 11:50 a.m., Xiaoling pulled Lin Zhenzhen towards the elevator.
"Since you've already treated me to porridge, then I'll treat you to lunch at the cafeteria today."
As a leading company in China's pharmaceutical industry, Kangkong Pharmaceutical's employee benefits are impeccable.
Two meals a day, with a variety of dishes comparable to those in a university cafeteria, and very affordable prices, practically free. Free late-night snacks are also provided if you work overtime.
Therefore, Kangkong Pharmaceutical and several other large companies are referred to as "pig farms" online. After joining the company, it is easy to gain 10 pounds in a year and 30 pounds in two years.
Xiaoling patted her cheeks: "I've gained weight recently, I'm going to go to the light food section and order a diet meal."
She turned to Lin Zhenzhen and said, "Xiao Zhen, just take my card and swipe it if you want to eat anything!"
Lin Zhenzhen chuckled twice: "Okay, then I won't be polite."
She ordered a single-person hot pot, which was extra spicy, and also got some lotus root slices, tofu, and other vegetables that can withstand long cooking times.
The system casually poked its head out: [Host, this isn't your usual appetite. At this rate, you'll starve to death this afternoon!]
Lin Zhenzhen smiled dismissively, indicating that she had foreseen this.
[Hehe, I won't starve. I packed two eggs and three steamed buns this morning; that should be enough to fill me up.]
[...]
After the fire boiled, Lin Zhenzhen slowly poured the ingredients in.
Eating hot pot takes a long time, and Xiaoling is a good conversationalist. With Lin Zhenzhen's encouragement, the two of them ended up eating until almost one o'clock.
"Xiao Zhen, you're so refined, eating so slowly and carefully." Xiao Ling yawned, clearly feeling sleepy at that time.
Lin Zhenzhen pursed her lips and smiled, "Why don't you stop waiting for me and go upstairs for a nap?"
Xiaoling shook her head: "It's okay, I'll wait for you."
She turned around and looked behind her: "But you've been turning your head that way the whole time, what are you looking at?"
Lin Zhenzhen slowly withdrew her gaze: "Wait for someone."
"Waiting for whom?"
"Never mind, it seems he's not coming today. Let's go."
The two got up, placed their trays in the recycling bin, and entered the elevator. Just before the elevator doors were about to close, Lin Zhenzhen heard the familiar ringing of a bell.
She quickly pressed the open button and rushed out.
"Xiao Zhen?"
"I suddenly remembered I forgot something. You go up first, I'll come find you later!"
Lin Zhenzhen turned around and her gaze met the long legs that stepped out of the elevator.
The timing was perfect.
Huo Yeshuo was still wearing a formal suit today. The dark suit did not look dull on him. On the contrary, it brought out his cold and aloof temperament to the fullest.
Lin Zhenzhen noticed the unique design of the brooch he was wearing on his chest. It featured three oddly shaped purple crystals in the center of a sparkling diamond, and from a distance, it looked like a reclining iris.
He was on the phone, his eyelids drooping, his brows slightly furrowed, looking somewhat impatient.
Lin Zhenzhen raised her hand, her lips curled up, her eyes curved into crescent moons, and even her eyebrows showed joy.
“Mr. Huo!” Her voice was very soft, like a kitten meowing.
Huo Yeshuo tilted his head slightly, and when he saw it was her, his brows furrowed even more.
Without a moment's hesitation, he quickened his pace and brushed past her.
Zhang Minglang, who was behind her, saw the fleeting look of disappointment in Lin Zhenzhen's eyes and, feeling a little sorry for her, took the initiative to greet her.
"Miss Ling, haven't you had lunch yet either?"
"Yeah." Lin Zhenzhen nodded. "I've been busy with something until now."
Zhang Minglang grinned: "Let's go together then."
"Is this alright?" Lin Zhenzhen lowered her eyes. "Mr. Huo doesn't seem to want to see me."
“It’s okay, Mr. Huo doesn’t want to see me during dinner anyway.” Zhang Minglang winked at her. “We’ll sit at the same table later.”
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