CHAPTER 354: CHAPTER 347: HE JUST WORKED OVERTIME TO DELIVER A CAKE, NOT TO SURVIVE A CALAMITY!

I won’t have a chance in this life, so I can only pay more attention in the next one.

Zhou Jinyuan chuckled lightly, nodding in agreement: "It’s indeed wrong to help with homework."

As soon as Zhou Jinyuan finished speaking, Chen Xixi stretched out her index finger and waved it in front of him, sternly saying: "No, no! What I meant was not that helping me with homework was wrong, but rather, in the next life when you help me with homework, remember to imitate my handwriting."

Zhou Jinyuan: "..." So that’s the kind of small mistake not to repeat again, he thought Chen Xixi had become honest, but she actually hadn’t.

Chen Xixi suddenly asked, "Isn’t it because you feel guilty about getting me beaten up that you’ve been so nice to me all this time?"

Zhou Jinyuan put the photo in the album, "Previously, that was partly the reason."

"What about now?"

"Now..." Zhou Jinyuan put the album in the drawer of the desk, looked up at Chen Xixi, his lips slightly curved, and said straightforwardly: "Now it’s because of you."

"Because of me?" Chen Xixi frowned.

It sounded a bit like a confession.

But Chen Xixi’s mind was completely blank.

Because the rich aunt didn’t say it like this... Could it be that the rich aunt lied to her?

But for what? The Zhou Family wouldn’t lack a good daughter-in-law.

If Zhou Jinyuan had no flaws, the candidates for daughter-in-law the rich aunt could choose from would definitely not include her.

Chen Xixi tilted her head to one side, not quite understanding this contradiction.

But tonight wasn’t without gains; at least she knew she hadn’t taken someone else’s place or enjoyed someone else’s treatment, which made her feel much more comfortable with Zhou Jinyuan.

She patted Zhou Jinyuan’s shoulder again, looking quite appreciative, and remarked: "You as a friend, are much more reliable than Xu Yichen!"

Every time Zhou Jinyuan directly helped her and stood by her side, even taking her to report the casino of Haisong Group.

If it were the selfish Xu Yichen, he would definitely side with those in power, whether it’s Vice President Wang from Nanxing Entertainment or Haisong Group, Xu Yichen would not only not share her resentment but might even speak on behalf of Vice President Wang and Haisong Group.

Mentioning Xu Yichen, Zhou Jinyuan’s expression darkened slightly, if it wasn’t because the damn Xu Nianying’s family drove away Chen Xixi’s family, Chen Xixi wouldn’t have become the famous childhood friend with Xu Yichen in school, nor would she be touted as naturally a perfect match.

What naturally a perfect match.

How could that kept man, Xu Yichen, be worthy of Chen Xixi?

Those people must be blind to not see Xu Yichen’s selfish nature.

Chen Xixi continued, "Seventeen years of friendship doesn’t even compare to the few days of our acquaintance, alas, why is there such a big gap between people!"

Zhou Jinyuan’s deep gaze met Chen Xixi’s eyes, his expression intriguing, "It’s been more than just a few days for me."

More than just a few days?

Chen Xixi was even more confused; the more they talked, the less she understood.

Zhou Jinyuan didn’t give her a chance to continue asking because he felt it wasn’t the time to reveal everything yet, especially since Chen Xixi had just sorted out their relationship. If he said too much more, it would probably be hard for Chen Xixi to accept.

He didn’t want to pressure her too much.

Matters of the heart can’t be rushed.

Even more so because Chen Xixi doesn’t fully understand him yet, it’s not right to force her to like him now because he likes her.

Chen Xixi’s homework notebook was taken by Zhou Jinyuan and put in the drawer; his hand resting on Chen Xixi’s shoulder, he semi-guided her out of the study.

Assistant Xu’s work efficiency was very high; emphasizing speed as particularly stressed by Zhou Jinyuan, the cake was quickly delivered.

Seeing the two of them coming down from upstairs, Assistant Xu’s eyes gleamed with gossip, then concealed his tired expression, and respectfully said, "President Zhou, I’ve placed the cake on the dining table. If there’s nothing else, I will head back now."

Though Assistant Xu was very respectful, Chen Xixi could still discern that his expression seemed a bit strange, even a bit off.

Chen Xixi wondered if Assistant Xu saw her coming downstairs with Zhou Jinyuan and felt jealous?

After all, he was once the man of the house in this villa.

Seeing a love rival makes one especially envious.

Although she wasn’t, the task given by the rich aunt was to be the love rival of other men!

Chen Xixi looked at Assistant Xu and quickly spoke up: "Don’t! Why don’t we all stay together!"

Zhou Jinyuan: "?"

Assistant Xu, who didn’t want to work overtime and was carrying a hint of resentment from work: "!"

Assistant Xu hurriedly refused: "No, I have things to do."

He wouldn’t dare stay and be a third wheel, President Zhou would kill him!

Chen Xixi took a few steps forward and blocked Assistant Xu’s way, "What can be so urgent that it must be done late at night? Just stay!"

And she could get some gossip.

As for the rich aunt’s task, it wasn’t urgent.

Let’s take it slow and see what’s actually going on?

Is it the rich aunt’s lying, or does Zhou Jinyuan really have issues? She wanted to figure it out first.

Chen Xixi’s gossip-hungry eyes quickly darted between Zhou Jinyuan and Assistant Xu.

Assistant Xu, being blocked, was frantically anxious, what exactly is going on?

Why does the boss’s wife insist on making him work overtime and be a third wheel?!

Assistant Xu could only seek help from Zhou Jinyuan with his eyes, pleading, "President Zhou, could you please say something..."

Chen Xixi, hearing this resentful tone and sorrowful eyes, felt a flurry of emotions.

At this moment, her mind had already concocted a 108-episode saga of torturous love.

Zhou Jinyuan didn’t grasp the situation either, but it didn’t stop him from noticing that Chen Xixi was very concerned about his assistant.

Zhou Jinyuan looked at Chen Xixi, his gaze slightly darkening: "He still has unfinished work, let him go back."

Just as Assistant Xu was about to breathe a sigh of relief for not having to be a third wheel, he heard his boss heartlessly say, "Sort out all the contracts with Haisong tonight and give them to me."

"!!!" Assistant Xu felt as if the sky had collapsed!

He was just doing overtime to deliver a cake, not crossing a calamity!

Assistant Xu’s expression almost cried, "Does it have to be tonight?"

Zhou Jinyuan was still merciless, "Yes."

Assistant Xu cried inwardly: Is there no justice left! Won’t anyone stand up for him, or else he was going to make a fuss!!

Chen Xixi stood by watching the drama, Zhou Jinyuan tormenting his assistant for no reason must mean deep love, because in TV dramas it seemed, the deeper the love between two people, the more they torturously mistreat each other when issues arise.

Uh... but now it seemed like Zhou Jinyuan was one-sidedly mistreating... Not important, the important thing was there was definitely something between these two people.

Seeing Assistant Xu hanging his head low, looking utterly wronged, Chen Xixi couldn’t bear it and turned to Zhou Jinyuan, softly saying, "It’s so late already, why not during the daytime tomorrow..."

Before Chen Xixi could finish her sentence, Zhou Jinyuan shifted his gaze onto her. His dark eyes carried a cold, oppressive aura, and Chen Xixi clamped her mouth shut.

Fine, affairs of the heart were not her place to interfere.

Assistant Xu gave up and turned around.

Just as he was about to take a step, Zhou Jinyuan’s voice came from behind him: "Wait."

Assistant Xu: "!". Could it be that President Zhou had a change of heart? He always knew President Zhou was a good boss!

Chen Xixi: "!" It seems there’s a twist still to come!