Chapter 1519: Unlocking the Heart
Everyone dispersed when they saw Van der Laupe approaching. Alfred wanted to leave too, but after a moment's thought, he said, "Boss, someone from Leiden University just called and said they want to invite you to some observatory donation ceremony. How do we handle this?"
Xiao Peng slapped his forehead when he heard this. "I forgot about this. I actually saw the off-axis telescope that originally belonged to our Garden Observatory in France. They asked me to buy it and donate it to Leiden University. This happened before I went to sea this time. Now I have completely forgotten it!"
Alfred said, "Leiden University has heard about your return and said they'll hold a donation ceremony the day after tomorrow and invite you to attend. They said they've been waiting for you for too long."
Xiao Peng sighed and said, "They're well-informed! They knew about it when I came back last night! Speaking of which, Leiden University is really troublesome. You said Ilka and the others are still studying there, and I didn't dare to refuse them directly. Now I understand the feelings of those parents in our country who have to compromise when their children's schools face various difficulties. Alfred, is there any way I can refuse without giving them a reason?"
After hearing this, Alfred didn't say anything, but pointed directly at the big pot in front of him!
Xiao Peng suddenly realized what was happening and said to Alfred in a serious tone, "Alfred, please tell Leiden University that Delft is experiencing a rare flood. We at Orange Garden are doing our utmost to provide disaster relief and help the residents of Delft overcome this difficult time! In the face of such a disaster, my personal honor is worthless."
Alfred smiled and said, "Sir, I will contact Leiden University right away and convey your message to them."
After he left, Xiao Peng and Van der Laupe were the only ones in the kitchen. The atmosphere became silent.
It was Xiao Peng who broke the silence: "Van der Laupe, are you feeling better now?"
Van der Laupe nodded and said, "Thank you for saving me, boss."
After hearing this, Xiao Peng hurriedly said, "Van der Laupe, I want to apologize to you. If I had listened to Valisa's advice and taken you out to sea, this wouldn't have happened."
After hearing this, Van der Laupe said with a bit of a downcast expression, "Sir, this isn't your fault. Perhaps this is my fate. It was like this when I was little, and it's still like this now."
Xiao Peng was furious after hearing this: "Bullshit fate! We Daxia people believe in everything except fate! From today on, you are not allowed to leave more than ten meters from me. You are responsible for my daily life!"
Van der Laupe was stunned: "Boss, you still want me to work for you?"
Xiao Peng was a little confused after hearing this: "Why shouldn't I use you? You have always been the best service staff."
Van der Laupe said, "Boss, if this gets out, it will bring shame on you."
Xiao Peng nodded: "Indeed, this is quite embarrassing!"
Van der Laupe's eyes dimmed after hearing what Xiao Peng said, but Xiao Peng continued, "I can't even protect my own employees, so what kind of boss am I? And to be honest, if it weren't for Jelena and Kiki, we probably wouldn't be able to rescue you until Valissa came back. So I have to apologize to you for being late."
"But..." Van der Laupe was about to speak, but Xiao Peng said directly, "Why? You don't want to work for me anymore?"
"How is that possible!" Van der Raupe said, "My greatest fortune is to be able to serve you."
Xiao Peng said, "That's all. From now on, I'll leave all my personal affairs to you. Take it!"
He handed the fanning pot lid in his hand to Van der Laupe, who was confused.
"Help me fan! I need to work!" Xiao Peng said.
"Oh oh oh!" Van der Laupe quickly fanned himself.
Xiao Peng was cooking and Van der Laupe was fanning him. The two of them were silent for a long time.
Finally, it was Van der Laupe who asked, "Boss, where's the demon?"
Xiao Peng was stir-frying the food with a shovel. He listened to Van der Laupe and said, "There should be two, right? I don't know which one you're talking about. What? You want revenge on them? Then give up the idea—they're no longer in this world."
"Dead?" Van der Laupe was shocked after hearing this. He stopped what he was doing and looked at Xiao Peng. The meaning was self-evident: Did you kill them?
Xiao Peng said, "Don't stop! What's wrong with you? You haven't been back for so long that you don't even know how to work? Why are you looking at me? Do I look like a murderous demon? They committed suicide, it has nothing to do with me!"
"Suicide?" Van der Laupe was stunned.
Xiao Peng nodded. "Even if God asks me about suicide! Oh, we arrested seventeen people that day. Aside from the two who committed suicide, the remaining fifteen were sent to Antarctica. The six hundred or so people on their client list shouldn't be able to escape now. Any more questions? If you don't have any, you can give me some advice, right?"
Van der Laupe was silent for a while, and suddenly smiled at Xiao Peng.
She wasn't stupid. How could this man, who was alive and well, commit suicide? And how did he know that fifteen people had gone to Antarctica? There was no need to ask. This must have been Xiao Peng's work. The suicides of those two people must also be related to Xiao Peng.
Thinking of this, she felt much better.
"Hey, why are you grinning like an idiot?" Although Xiao Peng's tone was bad, he felt much more relaxed in his heart. He was really afraid that Van der Laupe would commit suicide because of depression. Now he knew that smiling meant there was a good sign, at least it seemed so.
Van der Laupe pointed behind Xiao Peng and said, "Boss, there's an electric fan in the corner. Why don't you use the pot lid instead of the electric fan?"
Xiao Peng looked back and saw that there was indeed an electric fan in the corner!
He said so! Although the central air-conditioning in the villa kitchen can be enjoyed, after all, it is a job that plays with fire every day. The heat here is unbearable! He was just about to complain that Lao Liu didn't prepare a fan. Unexpectedly, it was not Lao Liu who didn't prepare it, but he didn't see it.
Xiao Peng's face flushed. "I just like using pot lids, what's it to you? Fan me honestly! From now on, you're not allowed to be more than ten meters away from me—of course, except when you're in love. Is that okay?"
"Boss, there will definitely be no problem!" Van der Loupe fanned Xiao Peng hard.
After turning it over a few times with the iron shovel, Xiao Peng angrily said, "Van der Laupe! Look at you, you idiot! You're actually fanning me! Hurry up and put the electric fan on for me!"
Van der Laupe was stunned for a moment, then he smiled even more happily: "Yes, boss!"
After saying that, she went to bring the fan over, plugged it in and used it to blow air for Xiao Peng, while she continued to fan Xiao Peng with the pot lid.
Xiao Peng breathed a sigh of relief when he saw this scene.
Of course, he didn't expect Van der Laupe's knot to be untied all at once, so he would take it slowly!
"Where are the people outside? Two people come in, the hot and sour potato shreds are ready!"
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