081 Two Faces
Xie Yaoyao stood at the door. She didn't want to eavesdrop, but it would be inappropriate for her to push the door open and go in now.
Huo Yanxi couldn't stand Lu Zhi saying bad things about Xie Yaoyao, even if what he said was true.
"So what if she's fat? Did she eat your rice?"
If Lu Zhi weren't his friend, he would have kicked him out by now.
Lu Zhi narrowed his eyes shrewdly, and Huo Yanxi did not deny the core of his question.
“Yanxi,” he exclaimed, “you’re protecting her so much, I’m really going to think you’ve fallen for her.”
Huo Yanxi pursed his thin lips, denying it quickly and firmly, "I don't like it."
Lu Zhicai didn't believe it. "You're still being stubborn. I remember when I asked you if you liked Chi Wanwan, what was your answer? You said she wasn't good enough for her."
Huo Yanxi disliked someone, and his dislike was plain and simple.
Only when you like someone will you hide it.
"Am I wrong? Does she deserve it?" Huo Yanxi said expressionlessly.
Lu Zhi sighed, "I should have taken a picture of your two faces with my phone earlier, so you could compare them yourself."
Huo Yanxi frowned. "Lu Zhi, are you never going to stop? You're having fun making fun of me?"
Standing outside the door, Xie Yaoyao seized the opportunity to knock on the door before the two started arguing again.
"Knock knock knock".
There was a moment of silence outside the door, followed by Lu Zhi's casual voice, "Come in."
Xie Yaoyao pushed open the door and poked her head in. The first thing she saw was a man with an otherworldly appearance.
Although he was wearing a three-piece suit, his dashing demeanor was still undeniable.
Her peach blossom eyes even look at dogs with deep affection.
That person was probably the one who had been being sarcastic earlier; Huo Yanxi called him Lu Zhi.
She had heard Uncle Jian mention this person before; it seemed he was Huo Yanxi's personal doctor.
Judging from their conversation, Huo Yanxi was very tolerant of him, so their relationship must be good.
"Mr. Huo, what a coincidence! You're here for dinner too." He had just sent her a message out of the blue.
If she hadn't spoken French and happened to be at a French restaurant, she would have had a hard time figuring out what he meant.
well!
She runs into the boss even when she's having a fancy meal, and he even calls her over to serve him. She's really having a tough time.
Huo Yanxi looked up at her, and she felt that Huo Yanxi's gaze was somewhat gloomy, perhaps because the lighting in the private room was dim.
"Come here."
Seeing this, Xie Yaoyao realized that she was indeed going to be served dinner.
She loosened her grip on the doorframe, straightened up, and walked in. "I'm here, Mr. Huo. What can I do for you?"
Huo Yanxi gestured for her to sit down, then called over a waiter and gave him a few instructions in French.
The waiter quickly returned with a menu and placed it in front of Xie Yaoyao.
Huo Yanxi said calmly, "The things you ordered are like feeding a cat. Order again now."
Xie Yaoyao paused for a moment, "You saw me ordering. Actually, I don't really like French food."
She didn't say that she was embarrassed to take advantage of Liang Zhen.
The cheapest set meal at this restaurant costs 1299, which is not enough for her, but even the more expensive ones don't fill her up.
Moreover, for her, eating at a street stall is better than eating French food; at least it's cheaper and the portions are larger.
Huo Yanxi: "Since you're already here, if you don't have anything you like, I'll recommend something for you."
Xie Yaoyao and Huo Yanxi didn't stand on ceremony. After all, she had supported Huo Yanxi for more than ten years, and eating one meal from him wouldn't bankrupt him.
He had nothing left but money.
"No need, no need, Mr. Huo, then I'll really order, okay?" Xie Yaoyao flipped through the menu.
Since she could have the dessert and ice cream she wanted, she didn't order the set meal anymore.
After reading a few names of French dishes, the waiter quickly read the menu over the walkie-talkie.
Lu Zhi sat to one side, stunned.
Xie Yaoyao's voice is in stark contrast to her personality, especially when she speaks French, which has a unique charm that makes people overlook her appearance and figure.
No wonder Huo Yanxi fell so quickly; this woman in front of him seems to have a unique and captivating charm.
Huo Yanxi listened quietly as she finished reading, then gave a message to the waiter in French.
"Less sugar."
Although Xie Yaoyao does not have diabetes, sweets can easily cause high blood lipids, which is bad for her health.
Xie Yaoyao's face immediately fell. "How can we eat it if there's less sugar?"
Huo Yanxi raised an eyebrow slightly, his tone anything but polite, "How about sugar-free?"
When faced with a choice between the two, Xie Yaoyao immediately became obedient, saying, "Less sugar is fine."
Huo Yanxi picked up the fruit wine in front of him and took a sip.
He glanced at Xie Yaoyao without leaving a trace. Although they looked completely different, he could always see Manman's shadow in her.
In the past, when she compromised, she would look dejected, just like Xie Yaoyao.
Lu Zhi glanced at Huo Yanxi, then at Xie Yaoyao, and thought to himself that he didn't believe there wasn't something fishy going on between them.
Huo Yanxi himself was unaware of how indulgent he was of this Teacher Xie.
Moreover, their conversation and demeanor were quite familiar, making it impossible to tell that they had a master-employer relationship.
"I have long admired Teacher Xie's name. Meeting you today, I can confirm that the rumors are indeed true."
Xie Yaoyao was holding a grudge because Lu Zhi had called her fat earlier. "Dr. Lu, I've heard so much about you."
Seeing her cold attitude, Lu Zhi found it amusing. "Teacher Xie seems to be hostile towards me?"
Xie Yaoyao shook her head. "No, I just wanted to suggest that Dr. Lu see a dentist and get his teeth cleaned, if possible."
Lu Zhi was taken aback. "I just had my teeth cleaned last month. I don't need to go every month, do I?"
Xie Yaoyao gave a forced smile: "People with foul breath should wash their mouths every day to freshen their breath."
Lu Zhi: "..."
He finally realized that Xie Yaoyao was calling him foul-mouthed, apparently because she had heard him call her fat.
Lu Zhi's greatest strength is that he corrects his mistakes. "I'm sorry, Teacher Xie, I shouldn't have called you fat, but you are indeed very fat."
Xie Yaoyao glared at him angrily, "I didn't eat your rice, so why do you care if I'm fat or not?"
Lu Zhi: "..."
These two are exactly alike when they're arguing.
Huo Yanxi smiled slightly; he knew that Teacher Xie wasn't the type to suffer losses.
Lu Zhi might not be able to gain much advantage in her hands, but he showed no sympathy for him.
It's his fault for being so talkative.
Before the dessert was even served, Liang Zhen's message arrived first. Xie Yaoyao picked up her phone, feeling a bit conflicted.
Huo Yanxi noticed her inner turmoil. "What's wrong?"
Xie Yaoyao honestly confessed, "My friend is urging me to go back, Mr. Huo, could the dessert be delivered to the booth outside?"
"No, you can only eat here, or you'll have to pay for it yourself."
Xie Yaoyao ground her back teeth; there was no way she would pay the bill herself.
"I'll go out for a bit and come back later."
For the sake of this food, she decided to let Liang Zhen go first.
Liang Zhen waited and waited, and finally Xie Yaoyao returned. He immediately changed his attitude.
"Why did it take you so long?"
Xie Yaoyao: "I ran into an acquaintance and need to talk to them about something. Liang Zhen, why don't you go ahead?"
Liang Zhen said considerately, "It's okay, I'll wait for you to go together."
Xie Yaoyao was very direct, "I'm not going back to the old tenement building. We're not going that way, so you should go first. Besides, I don't know how long we'll be talking, and there's no reason for me to keep you waiting here."
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