Shi Nian was extremely embarrassed.
A strange look flashed across his face.
So how was Mr. Zhan able to say such things so calmly and nonchalantly?
How could that be possible?
There was not a trace of frivolity in his eyes, but rather a serious one.
So serious, it's like you're asking for something extremely important?
Shi Nian's eyelashes fluttered slightly, concealing all her thoughts.
She didn't respond to Xiu Chen's words, but instead said, "My grandma is being discharged from the hospital tomorrow. My grandpa is very grateful to you and would like to invite you to our home for dinner tomorrow."
As she spoke, Shi Nian glanced at Zhan Xiuchen.
Zhan Xiuchen did not respond.
Shi Nian added, "A family banquet is the highest level of hospitality in our area. Grandpa specially bought cured pork, sausages, and local duck..."
Shi Nian suddenly stopped.
A hint of self-mockery flashed in her eyes.
She shouldn't have said those things.
What is poison to one is honey to another.
What Grandpa cherished so dearly might be considered worthless dregs by people in the wealthy neighborhood.
Besides, would a man from a wealthy family in an affluent neighborhood really go to a poor neighborhood for a family dinner?
So after a moment of silence, Shi Nian said in a low voice, "I will tell my grandfather that you don't have time."
"I really don't have time," Zhan Xiu said solemnly.
Shi Nian showed no expression, which was within her expectations.
She wasn't disappointed in Zhan Xiuchen at all, but she felt a little sad when she thought of her grandfather.
Shi Nian turned to leave, but then the man said, "But even if you don't have time, you have to make time."
Shi Nian was startled, stopped in his tracks, and turned to look at Zhan Xiuchen.
Zhan Xiuchen was also looking at her.
The warm orange light fell on his face, giving him a gentle appearance: "How could I refuse my wife's grandfather's invitation?"
Shi Nian was taken aback.
Zhan Xiuchen laughed again: "By the way, my little wife has always doubted my sincerity towards her, so my acceptance of this invitation may just be because I'm craving something."
Shi Nian: "........."
She moved her lips, as if she wanted to say something, but didn't know how.
After a long pause, Shi Nian nodded to Zhan Xiuchen: "Grandpa and I will be waiting for you at home tomorrow."
After saying that, Shi Nian returned to her bedroom.
After waiting for Shi Nian to disappear, Zhan Xiuchen pushed open the door and entered his bedroom.
At the same time, a figure appeared at the stairwell.
That was a young maid named Lili.
She glared fiercely in the direction of Shi Nian's bedroom before hurriedly going downstairs.
...
They arrived the next day.
Before dawn, the servants had already begun cleaning the White Jade Palace.
"Lili, did you not sleep well last night?" Aunt Fen glanced at Lili, the maid who was cleaning the windows with her, and noticed the dark circles under her eyes.
Lili gave a vague reply.
She didn't sleep well last night.
Because I specially made soup for the president.
This was a nourishing soup she had carefully prepared, and she had been keeping watch in the kitchen, just waiting for the president to come back so she could serve it to him.
But then, unexpectedly, I had to go to the bathroom.
When they came out, the president had already gone up the Roman spiral staircase.
Lili followed, but inadvertently witnessed Zhan Xiuchen and Shi Nian's scene.
They were far enough apart that Lili couldn't hear what the two were saying.
But every move they made was clearly observed.
"Aunt Fen, you've been taking care of the new lady." Lili sighed and asked casually, "What do you think of the new lady?"
"I can't explain it."
"What's the meaning?"
"This new lady seems aloof and doesn't talk much. She's not very enthusiastic towards the President either." Aunt Fen laughed as she said this, "It's unbelievable! That's the President! How can a woman not be enthusiastic towards the President?"
Upon hearing this, Lili sneered and said, "It's not that I'm not enthusiastic, it's that I'm deliberately playing hard to get!"
Just like last night!
They had clearly run all the way to the President's bedroom door and were waiting for him!
But the president has arrived!
But it's not about sleeping with the president!
Instead, he pretended to go back to his own bedroom!
Isn't this just playing hard to get?
She clearly entered the Jade Palace in the name of the lady!
But she actually lives in a different bedroom from the president!
This woman's skill level is outrageously high!
Lili gripped the rag tightly in her hand, a flash of annoyance in her eyes!
"Aunt Fen, why would the President go after a woman from the slums! She's just like us! We all come from the slums!"
They're not even as good as her and Aunt Fen!
She and Aunt Fen were able to work as maids in a wealthy neighborhood, and even serve the president.
They're already a whole level above those living in the slums!
"Who knows? We can't guess what the president is thinking." Aunt Fen shook her head. "Besides, the president forbids us from revealing his identity. Who knows what the president is thinking?"
As they were talking, Aunt Fen inadvertently caught a glimpse of Lili's hand gripping the mop.
The veins on his hands were bulging.
Aunt Fen was taken aback.
She was clever and immediately understood what was going on. She then moved closer to Lili and lowered her voice.
"Lili, I know you are young and beautiful, but don't have any unrealistic fantasies. No matter how young and beautiful you are, you are just a maid."
Lili chuckled awkwardly, "Aunt Fen, what are you talking about? I know."
Despite saying this, a deep sense of resentment flashed in his eyes!
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