Chapter 10

Zhi Hua often says that she has her priorities reversed. However, Feng Xi clearly understands the pain of yearning for something unattainable. Therefore, she chooses to let go

Feng Xi and Chen Meng quickly picked up their cups. Feng Xi took a small sip and instinctively thought about the caloric value of a cup of Huadiao wine. Vice President Wang had already frowned and said: "Feng Xi, you are not the kind of person to be so coy. Do you remember that year when we accompanied the clients from Harbin? You drank ten bottles of beer without batting an eye and didn't even go to the restroom once."

Tsk tsk, you have lost six pounds? Come here and let me take a look at you

Yang Chengshang entered the office, instinctively glanced outside, and said softly: "General Manager Fu, a friend of mine mentioned that there seems to be an issue with the pipelines in the Materials Department."

Oh? You also like antiques

The restaurant is located downstairs from the company, and it has taken care of his business many times. Not to mention charging a processing fee, he is even happy to treat for this meal. Vice President Wang placed a crab on Feng Xi's plate and raised his wine glass, saying, "Drinking on ordinary days is for socializing, but today is a gathering of friends, so let us enjoy ourselves!"

Vice President Wang was instantly overjoyed, his eyebrows dancing with delight

Isn't that so? I wake up at 7:00 in the morning, prepare a simple breakfast, and then head to work after eating. After lunch, I go to the beauty salon for some treatments and take a nap. In the afternoon, I attend a yoga class at the gym, and afterwards, I either go to the supermarket or watch a movie, or I might just go home to browse the internet. In the evening, I tidy up and go for a run or swim. My day is truly packed.

Feng Xi! Meng Shi saw her smile. After hurriedly thanking the security guard, he walked over, having specifically come to find her. "I am here to apologize. I did not handle this matter well, and I should have asked you beforehand."

Antique appraisal

"Manager Yang, please come to my office for a moment," Fu Mingyi called out to Yang Chengshang. He couldn't help but steal a glance at Feng Xi.

Feng Xi slowly ran back and saw Meng Shi under the streetlight. He was standing under the streetlight talking to the security guard. Feng Xi glanced at him and did not intend to greet him

In the end, Feng Xiwei smiled and raised the A4 paper in her hand, saying: "Thank you, I have lost five pounds in half a month."

During the meal, nothing was said, and Feng Xi felt distressed. How would Vice President Wang perceive this outing with the three of them? The benefits of Fu Mingyi were not to be taken for granted

Looking up at the front, the weeping willows sway gently, and the moonlight is enchanting. The warmth from the lights in the community seems to have never returned to her side after parting ways with Fu Mingyi

She pondered that the two of them had already reached an agreement with Fu Mingyi, but it would be difficult to explain things to Vice President Wang. Although she had promised not to assist Vice President Wang, she did not want to play the role of an undercover agent in a scenario reminiscent of "Infernal Affairs." Fu Mingyi had invited her to lunch, while Vice President Wang had invited her to dinner. What would he say tonight?

Chen Meng smiled and said, "The boss only charges a processing fee, and it's not like he is doing it for any other reason than to give General Manager Wang face"

As Feng Xi walked into the corridor, Meng Shi had just left. He felt somewhat pleased, thinking that he was finally free from guilt. The sight of Feng Xi's sadness during the day lingered in his mind for a long time

I am overwhelmed with tasks. Next week, my son will turn two years old, and I will buy a gift to bring over. Feng Xi hung up the phone and opened the wardrobe, standing in front of the dressing mirror to look at herself

Her stomach had flattened quite a bit, yet when she pinched it with her hand, it still felt pleasantly plump. She turned to the side and noticed that her double chin seemed to have thinned out a little as well, which made her chuckle.

Amidst the clinking of glasses, a group of people entered through the door. Vice President Wang looked up and instinctively shouted, "Oh, Xiao Tian, you..." His voice suddenly halted, and his expression turned extremely strange.

Feng Xi was very attentive. She looked up at Meng Shi, who had a tall and upright stature, broad shoulders and a slim waist, possessing an enviable physique. She curiously asked, "Mr. Meng, what do you study?"

Since that day when she had dinner with Fu Mingyi, she and Fu Mingyi seemed to have no further interactions. However, whenever they encountered each other in the office, he would always steal a glance at her. That gaze was quite special, as if he could not get enough of her. This kind of look made Feng Xi feel an urge to escape the company. She understood that it was because she was too overweight, so much so that every time Fu Mingyi saw her, he couldn't help but look at her, trying hard to find traces of the past Feng Xi within her. This gaze made Feng Xi's heart ache like a knife.

Feng Xi's schedule now includes an additional task: going to the supermarket to buy groceries. She purchased a measuring cup and a juicer, as well as a ten-kilogram hanging scale. Following the recipe, she prepared three meals for herself.

Today, she wore the same black suit skirt to work. When she turned around, the hem of the skirt that hugged her hips was not as tight. Fu Mingyi looked up further, and he saw a spark of joy in Feng Xi's eyes. Having been at the branch company for over a month, this was the first time he noticed that brightness in Feng Xi's eyes. What had attracted Fu Mingyi to Feng Xi back then was her vivacity and the vibrant energy that radiated from her. When he first met Feng Xi, her eyes were filled with that brightness, making one feel that life was full of sunshine when being with her. Fu Mingyi couldn't help but feel a bit dazed. What had attracted Fu Mingyi to Feng Xi back then was her vivacity and the vibrant energy that radiated from her. When he first met Feng Xi, her eyes were filled with that brightness, making one feel that life was full of sunshine when being with her. Fu Mingyi couldn't help but feel a bit dazed

"Mr. Wang, I am absolutely determined not to drink beer anymore. Just look at my figure; if I continue drinking, my belly will not just resemble that of someone four months pregnant. To be honest, I just want to lose weight." Feng Xi candidly made fun of herself.

The first to notice the changes in Feng Xi was Fu Mingyi

Meng Shi handed her a stack of A4 printing paper and sincerely said: "These are the weight loss recipes and fitness plans I have organized. Please take a look."

Feng Xi felt overwhelmed upon hearing this. She had also eaten crabs for lunch, and she claimed to have some allergies, so she only took a bit of vegetarian dishes. Now, there were more hairy crabs for dinner. With such a competition among these monsters, was there any hope for her to lose weight? Unfortunately, she couldn't refuse. After hanging up the phone, Feng Xi decided to directly tell Vice President Wang that she was on a diet tonight

The small trinkets she likes also include various porcelain cups and saucers. However, they are not related to valuable antiques. Feng Xi shrugged and casually agreed.

Her heart inexplicably ached, and she thought of Fu Mingyi

Once the conversation began, it became much smoother. Feng Xi glanced at the recipe under the streetlight and moonlight, noting that it included vegetables, meats, and eggs without omission, which made her somewhat skeptical. From what she understood, the most effective way to lose weight was to control one's appetite; eating less would certainly lead to weight loss

Indeed, while she was lying on the massage bed at the beauty salon, receiving an essential oil massage, the phone call from Vice President Wang came in

Feng Xi then widened her eyes, for this was a field of study that could inspire her to the point of craning her neck in admiration. She instinctively sighed and said, "This major is truly impressive"

Within the Jinghua Fang community, there is an artificial lake, surrounded by a row of townhouses, and further back are about ten elevator apartments. By the lakeside is a gravel path, which is relatively wide, and Feng Xi is jogging in sportswear. Around eight or nine o'clock, the warm lights of the nearby buildings illuminate, and she can only hear her own breathing, a sense of loneliness arising spontaneously

Upon hearing this, Feng Xi felt a bit embarrassed. She smiled and said, "It's nothing, you had good intentions. In fact, the conditions are quite favorable; it's just that I am unwilling."

He will apologize for falling asleep alone without being by her side

Feng Xi turned around and saw Tian Dawei standing at the door, holding a girl's hand

It was only for a brief moment, but Feng Xi quickly freed herself from such emotions. She kept telling herself that she would be fine, definitely, definitely. She recalled the schedule she had written, packed from morning to night. She didn't even have time to visit her two godsons at Zhihua's home.

Chen Meng bought twenty large hairy crabs at the seafood market and happily asked Master Liu to cook them. Vice President Wang brought four bottles of twelve-year-old Guyue Longshan and boldly declared: "Tonight, we won't order any other dishes; we'll drink Huadiao wine and eat crabs"

After finishing the yoga class, it was already 5:30. Feng Xi walked back to the office slowly. Upon entering the Hongyun Restaurant, she saw Fu Mingyi coming out. With a glance at the car of Deputy General Manager Wang parked in front of the restaurant, he greeted Feng Xi with a cheerful smile and then left.

Feng Xi smiled wryly, recalling the line "I won't say a word even if you kill me" from the movie "Party A and Party B." How could she convince Wang Tie that this lunch was merely an ordinary meal?

Feng Xi has never set high goals for her life. She does not have any particular ideals; her only wish after graduating from university is to find a well-paying job, to have someone who cares for her, and to support each other in life. However, such simple goals have not been fulfilled by life. During her most golden years, she was given a failed marriage, and since then, she has been single.

Recalling the schedule, Feng Xi smiled. This weekend, she was supposed to go hiking and have tea with several mountaineering enthusiasts. She patted her backside and sat up; after crying, her mood unexpectedly improved.

Feng Xi is not someone who cannot even drink a cup of wine. Even if she drinks beer today, she would still go ahead and drink it. However, she has been controlling her appetite this month to develop a habit. She boldly downed her drink and praised, "Indeed, eating crabs and drinking Huadiao wine is a perfect match; Mr. Wang understands wine culture. At noon, Mr. Fu also treated us to crabs, but insisted on drinking beer. For the sake of my figure, I resolutely did not take a single sip."

Fu Mingyi responded with a sound, saying: "I called you in front of Wang Tie precisely to provoke him into action. Let's have lunch together at noon, and you should invite Feng Xi to join us."

Tonight there is a moon. It is rare that the sky is free of clouds, and the bright full moon hangs in the sky, illuminating the path in the community even brighter than the streetlights.

Meng Shixiao said: "As long as the daily caloric intake does not exceed the limit, it will not be converted into fat. Following this kind of diet, there is no need to starve. Exercise transforms your fat into muscle. A combination of both is the key to healthy and scientific weight loss"

Before she could gather her thoughts to speak, Vice President Wang chuckled and said, "Feng Xi, I would like to invite you and Manager Chen to dinner tonight. Have Chen Meng buy some hairy crabs and let Master Liu from Hongyun Restaurant downstairs prepare them. I will bring a few bottles of good wine"

Over the years, she has led a relatively fulfilling life. She enjoys collecting various trinkets, making friends, and traveling with companions. Her life has become enriched due to her wide-ranging interests, and she has gradually diminished the disappointment caused by Tian Dawei. It seems that she lives a fulfilling and content life, yet the love and warmth she desires have become luxuries.

His enthusiasm left Feng Xi somewhat at a loss. Upon seeing Meng Shi's eager and gentle gaze, she smiled and accepted it, saying thank you. The two remained frozen in place, with Meng Shi waiting for Feng Xi to say goodbye first. Having received his belongings, Feng Xi felt it was somewhat inappropriate to just turn and leave. With everyone silent, the atmosphere suddenly became a bit awkward.

I like fragments

Vice President Wang and Chen Meng burst into laughter. Chen Meng said, "Today we are drinking Huadiao wine and eating crabs, so there is nothing to fear. If you don't eat or drink, both Wang and I won't enjoy ourselves. From now on, if anyone dares to make you drink beer, I, Chen Meng, will help you fend them off."

During their studies, Fu Mingyi was very fond of Feng Xi. She remembers that they went to Mount Wutai together, but Fu Mingyi had to rush back to school due to an urgent matter, so she had to buy a late-night train ticket for her return. Fu Mingyi fell asleep on the train, and when she woke up, her first words were: "Xi Xi, I’m sorry, I fell asleep."

Life seems to have gained another layer of color. Feng Xi feels that preparing food for herself is a kind of enjoyment. Chewing on fresh cucumbers and sipping carrot juice, her mood soars with the high notes of Vitas. A week later, when she stepped on the scale and saw the needle stop at 120 without moving any higher, Feng Xi joyfully shouted and leaped onto the bed, picking up the phone to call Zhi Hua

Feng Xi removed her headphones, and the moonlight dyed the lake a shimmering silver, like a piece of white silk fluttering in the wind. She walked to a Taihu stone by the lake and sat down silently. Suddenly, she began to cry, burying her face in her legs and sobbing softly. No one understands what it feels like to be overweight. In fact, she really enjoys buying new clothes and dressing up, but she has lost interest in shopping malls, and that is one thing. However, she can never forget the humiliation from Tian Dawei. And then there is Fu Mingyi, her first love; every glance from him felt like a slow torture. ... In fact, she really enjoys buying new clothes and dressing up, but she has lost interest in shopping malls, and that is one thing. However, she can never forget the humiliation from Tian Dawei. And then there is Fu Mingyi, her first love; every glance from him felt like a slow torture. ... And ... . ... It is surprising that someone is interested in her overweight figure and wants to use her for a gym advertisement. Her confidence has completely shattered.

Meng Shi thought for a moment and said, "I also like small trinkets. If you have good ones in your collection, I can help you appraise them"

Meng Shi chuckled and said: "Alright, persevere."