At the thought of this, Du Anran's cell phone rang. She looked down and saw that it was Xin Zimo. She smiled awkwardly at her mother and ran into her room. She picked up the phone and whispered, "CEO Xin... "
Xin zimo frowned. "In the future, if there are no outsiders present, don't call me CEO Xin! "
Du Anran thought that Xin Zimo was becoming more and more unreasonable. If she didn't call him CEO Xin, what else could she call him.
On the other hand, Xin Zimo, who had just returned home, curled the corners of his lips. He looked at the sky full of stars outside the window and said, "call me Zimo. Of course, if you don't mind, call me husband. I'll gladly accept it. "
"SHAMELESS! " However, Du Anran did not dare to curse these two words. She clearly thought so in her heart, but the words that came out of her mouth were, "I will still call you CEO Xin. I... After all, I am an employee of the Xin Corporation... "
"Call me whatever I tell you to call me! " Xin Zimo was a little angry. Why was she so long-winded.
"Oh, oh... Zi... Mo... " Ever since he gave her a court summons, she had never called him this way. Now, when she picked up these two words, she felt as if a long time had passed.
The vicissitudes of life were probably what she said.
However, these two words were no longer as tender and affectionate as they were in the past. Instead, they were all far-fetched. Xin Zimo's frown deepened, but it didn't matter. He would wait. When that day came, he would melt all the ice in her heart and wait for her to willingly call him "Zimo. ".
When she heard that there was no sound from the other end of the phone for a long time, du Anran thought that Xin Zimo had hung up the phone. She asked in a low voice, "why are you looking for me? "
"nothing much. I just want you to prepare your luggage for the day after tomorrow. I'm afraid that you'll have to stay in London for a while this time. "
"How long? " Du Anran could not help but ask with concern. She had just promised her mother that she would go to the piano company to substitute for her.
"Two months at most, half a month at most. "
"that long... " two months? Did that mean that she might have to spend these two months in a foreign country with Xin Zimo?
"The scenery in London is very beautiful. You won't suffer a loss if you go with me. "
It had been a long time since she went to London. Du Anran remembered that the last time she went to England for an exchange with Jin Shaonan was because of her university. She did not expect that when she went again, she would accompany Xin Zimo.
"If I remember correctly, Miss Chi studied in England. Actually... "
"Shut up! " Xin Zimo interrupted her, his voice low and hoarse.
Du Anran immediately shut up. As expected, she accidentally fell out with him. He could drink with Chi Xue at the reception, socialize, and even hold Chi Xue and talk with her happily, but he did not allow her to say anything.
It was really faster to fall out than flipping through a book. She only suggested it because she felt that Chi Xue was more familiar with the UK. She did not expect Xin Zimo to not recognize good people.
"Rest early, don't be late tomorrow! " Xin Zimo's attitude was serious. He had always been strict with the Xin Group's employees in terms of discipline, but du Anran was blatantly late.
"I know, " Du Anran said embarrassedly.
After hanging up the phone, Du Anran let out a long sigh. Talking to Xin Zimo was really scary. However, how should she spend her time in London? If it was really two months, then she would have to spend the New Year with him.
Should she find an excuse... ...
Thinking of this, Du Anran paced back and forth in her room alone. Yes, she could find an excuse to turn it down. As long as she could turn it down, then he would go to London in the following period of time, and she would have enough freedom. Although she could not follow up on his business activities in London, it could still give her the opportunity to take action in the country.
But, what kind of reason should she find... ... With Xin Zimo's shrewdness, she seemed to be unable to find any reason ...
Get Sick No, if she got sick, he could use the reason of going to London to relax as an excuse to reject it
She was not used to it No, as long as she dared to refuse, he could immediately use all kinds of methods to make her obedient
Miss the flight time?
Du Anran suddenly thought that this was a good idea. Once he missed the flight time, his entire plan would have to change, and a person like him who was very punctual would not make such a mistake just because he was waiting for her.
As long as he got on the plane and she did not make it, then she could avoid him for a while.
How could she miss the flight time Du Anran was in a dilemma again. Did she oversleep No, he would personally wake her up. Did she drink too much No, not only would he tie her up and take her to London, he would also fiercely scold her. Did she hide the night before?
Du Anran had a flash of inspiration. This... ... Was a good idea ! !
But how and where to hide She thought of Xie Chenjin. Xie Chenjin was so smart. Moreover, they were now allies. He must have a way.
She immediately called Xie Chenjin. "Xie Chenjin, it's me. "
On the other end of the phone, Xie Chenjin was drinking in the bar. He didn't expect Du Anran to call. "What's the matter? " Xie Chenjin asked.
Hearing the noisy voice on the phone, Du Anran raised her voice. "I'm looking for you for something. The day after tomorrow, Xin Zimo wants to take me to London to attend a signing party. It's too long, I don't want to go. Do you have somewhere I can hide? "
"My dear Miss Anran, in City A, you can't hide just because you want to. "Moreover, this is a good opportunity. If you can grasp it, you can report the situation in London at any time. In the future, you can have as much freedom as you want, " Xie Chenjin said calmly and objectively "If you don't go through a bone-chilling experience, you won't be able to smell the fragrance of the plum blossoms. Don't you think so? "
"You're only thinking about your bank. I. . . Really don't want to go... " Du Anran lowered her head She shouldn't have called Xie Chenjin in the first place. They were in a partnership and a relationship of interest. He could only think for himself from the most comprehensive point of view, and not for her ...
Xie Chenjin gulped down a glass of wine. When he heard her words, his eyebrows actually moved. But after a moment, he lazily leaned back on the Sofa and slowly said, "then you have to think it through yourself. Do you want to be free for a while, or do you want to be free forever? "
Du Anran gritted her teeth. "I understand. "
She had helped Xie Chenjin as well as herself. She had to learn to weigh the pros and cons. Just as she hung up Xie Chenjin's call, she realized that Xin Zimo's call had come in again.
"who were you talking to just now? " Xin Zimo took off his suit while he was on the phone.
"Oh, it's gay, " Du Anran blurted out, afraid that he would find out the truth.
Fortunately, he did not probe further and only said plainly, "I forgot to tell you, don't think of a way to escape from this cocktail party. I'll be waiting for you on time. "
"Oh, I know... I'll prepare my luggage properly too. " Du Anran's palms were sweaty as if her thoughts had been seen through ...
She really suspected that Xin Zimo was a Fox that had turned into a shrewd person. If he could even guess her thoughts clearly, then... ... would he be able to see through the flaws in her contract with Xie Chenjin ...
Suddenly, she was covered in sweat. If he really knew, then she would only have a dead end.
She could only pretend to be calm and comfort herself. He was not that smart. That was because Xie Chenjin was also very smart. They were evenly matched. There was no way to come to a conclusion about who would win and who would lose.
With this thought, she finally calmed down.
On the other hand, after Xin Zimo hung up the phone, he lay on the bed and stared blankly at the Crystal Chandelier. When he opened his eyes and closed them, all he could see was du Anran's figure. When had he ever missed someone so much? They had only been apart for a few hours.
From the initial rejection to acceptance, and now to the enjoyment, he wondered if this was the so-called "exquisite dice with red beans" .
Xin zimo smiled shyly. So he also had this kind of chaotic feeling.
He closed his eyes and shook his head slightly. This scene happened to be seen by Chi Xue, who pushed the door open and entered. She was stunned. It had been a long time since she had seen Xin zimo smile like this.
The young and simple smile was not like the perfunctory smile at the cocktail party, nor was it like the shrewdness and hidden knife in the smile in the shopping mall. This smile was as gentle as the moonlight, yet as dazzling as the sunlight. He was dressed in a white shirt, and his good-looking face made the crystal glass lamp lose its color.
How many years had it been since he had seen Xin Zimo like this Chi Xue could not come back to her senses for a moment.
In her impression, he was taciturn, and his face had always been shrouded in gloom. One look from him was enough to make people tremble. Even after he became the youngest CEO of city a, swallowed countless large and medium-sized enterprises, and worked alone in the murderous shopping mall, establishing the Xin Empire that belonged to him. However, he had never revealed such a smile on his face.
In a trance, Chi Xue felt as if she was in a dream.
"brother Zimo. " Chi Xue walked up to him.
Xin Zimo frowned and opened his eyes. "You're still awake? "
Chi Xue placed the Milk Cup in her hand on the table. "I've boiled the milk. Drink it while it's hot. It won't taste good when it's cold. "
"Okay. " Xin Zimo responded, but he didn't move.
Chi Xue felt a little awkward and lowered her head She seemed to hesitate. "brother Zimo, remember to take care of yourself when you go abroad the day after tomorrow. Auntie asked me to go with you. Since you don't agree, I won't force you. "I know that this contract signing is very important, but your health is the most important. "remember to add clothes when it's cold. Drink less coffee and eat regularly. "You don't have to worry at home. I'll take good care of Auntie so that you won't have any worries. "
Xin Zimo's brows twitched and his eyes became more profound. After a long while, he opened his lips. "thank you. "
Chi Xue smiled. "Brother Zimo, you've already done me the greatest favor by taking me in. What I've done is only to share some of the burden with you. In fact, in the future, I'll do my best to help you in any way I can. "
Xin Zimo's heart could not calm down. His feelings towards the Chi family were unusually complicated.
"brother Zimo, rest early. I won't disturb you anymore. " Chi Xue glanced at Xin Zimo again. She wished she could keep looking at him.
"Wait. " Xin Zimo called out to her.
Chi Xue was stunned and stopped in her tracks. However, after a moment of silence, Xin Zimo said two words, "thank you. "
Chi Xue smiled bitterly, covered her face and ran out. Tears flowed between her fingers. She wanted to cry. She wanted to cry hysterically... ...