Chapter 7

Fu Mingyi turned his head upon hearing footsteps and greeted her with a smile: "Please sit down, I have already ordered. The ribeye steak and T-bone steak at this restaurant are particularly well-prepared. I didn't order a salad, as I remember you never used to eat salad dressing."

The fragments mentioned by Feng Xi refer to the various trinkets she has purchased. Feng Xi has a fondness for small items, including toys, porcelain, and souvenirs

She has endured for a whole week under the support of a deep-seated resentment. It is no longer as painful as it was during the first three days, but whenever she thinks of food, those delicious dishes uncontrollably surge into her mind, to the extent that she even dreams of wildly imagining various delicacies while asleep. Just like now, thinking of exquisite Western cuisine, she cannot help but swallow the saliva that has welled up.

She angrily downed more than half a cup of lemonade, and with satisfaction, watched the waitress bring over the coffee, refilling her lemonade.

This week he is also busy, busy dining with people from various departments, busy dealing with different clients. He has a general understanding of the situation in the branch office, but he has not taken any action. It is too early, the timing is not right

Zhi Hua and Feng Xi exchanged a glance, and Feng Xi silently turned her back. She heard her husband Zhi Hua behind her repeatedly begging for mercy with exclamations of "oh no," but soon there was no more sound. She thought quietly to herself, this kind of unrestrained intimacy is truly wonderful

Feng Xi saw the large cup of lemonade that had been served first and immediately decided to quench her thirst. She picked up the cup, took a big sip, and said with a smile: "I came here by taxi with the books, and I am very thirsty"

Without hesitation, Feng Xi firmly declined, then hesitated for a moment and said: "I will not take some of the fragments. As for the photos, I do not want them either. If you do not want them, please throw them all away."

The steak still requires some time. Fu Mingyi ordered a coffee

It smells so good! Feng Xi's stomach contracted slightly as she took a big sip of lemon water, swallowing the freshly secreted saliva.

Feng Xi wanted to roll her eyes. The sight of that bag of candy made her heart race. The rich aroma of milk and coffee at the tip of her nose stimulated her to salivate continuously. She picked up a small silver spoon and stirred, seemingly calm as she took a sip under Fu Mingyi's eager gaze

Stepping out of the office building with a carefree demeanor, Feng Xi displayed a radiant smile. Being an official is truly wonderful! Being a manager is truly wonderful! As she thought of the three university students sitting obediently in the office studying the set of bid document formats that she had thrown to them, Feng Xi found a reason to leave work. She felt that the sun outside represented her future life, bright and shining

He took off his suit, loosened his tie, and rolled up the collar of his white shirt. Feng Xi couldn't help but sigh; he not only exuded a more mature aura but was also more charming, and his physique had not changed at all. Thinking of this, she lowered her head to look at herself. This week, she had only consumed a bag of yogurt and an apple each day, feeling much lighter, yet she was still far from her goal

Zhihua has been living there for a long time, which is not convenient. Although her husband is familiar with it, he is not Zhihua after all. She needs to settle down as soon as possible. Feng Xi took a taxi to the address provided by Zhihua in the west of the city. The company is located in the city center, while she and Tian Dawei used to live in the east of the city. Now, Feng Xi wants to create distance from Tian Dawei even in terms of where she lives.

Fu Mingyi endured for a week. Every day he saw Feng Xi sitting in the office wearing various dark suits, leaving after lunch. Throughout this week, she acted as if he did not exist.

"Let me surprise you by taking on the role of the president," Fu Mingyi said with a smile. He suppressed his strong desire to discuss Feng Xi's life over the past few years. Under the sunlight, Feng Xi's skin was as white as cream, which finally made him feel that there was still a bit of beauty left in Feng Xi. A fair complexion can cover a multitude of flaws.

How many dishes can two people eat at a Chinese restaurant? The time is too short, and the restaurant's decor is not elegant enough. Fu Mingyi chooses Western cuisine. Subconsciously, he still hopes to finish his meal and have a good chat with Feng Xi over coffee in an elegant environment

Of course, it is not possible at the moment. Since she has just taken office, it is better for her to be more prudent for a while.

After visiting two real estate agencies, she ultimately found an elevator apartment in a high-end residential community in the western part of the city. It is about 50 square meters, fully furnished and equipped with appliances, with a monthly rent of 2,200. It is a bit expensive, but the high-end residential community features a temperature-controlled swimming pool and a clubhouse gym. Now, she is spending her own money to enjoy herself, and Feng Xi absolutely will not compromise on her comfort any longer

A weight of over 120 pounds must be reduced by 30 pounds. Feng Xi suddenly frowned; she did not want Fu Mingyi to know that she was on a diet. At noon today, should she just eat a little? Thinking about food, she swallowed hard. She finally understood why quitting drugs was so difficult

After waiting until Monday, and once the morning meeting was over, Fu Mingyi checked the schedule and found that there were no activities for today. He quickly sent a text message to Feng Xi, inviting her to have lunch together

The door slowly closed, and Feng Xi raised her chin with a smile: "Sorry, what good does that do? I am liberated!"

Feng Xi's department has three new members, two men and one woman. They are all recent university graduates from this year. Feng Xi met with them and glanced around his office. He picked up his bag and instructed, "I will be meeting a client this afternoon. If you need anything, call me."

Feng Xi replied briefly with a single word: good

Fu Mingyi expressed some sentiment, lamenting the relentless passage of time

Finally, the weekend has arrived, and he recalled that at this time, the couple usually had plans, making it inappropriate to invite Feng Xi out.

Feng Xi smiled, revealing two sharp little buck teeth. Fu Mingyi shuddered again and lowered his head, unable to bear to look any longer. In the past, when Feng Xi was petite and delicate, her little buck teeth could be described as bright when she smiled. Now, when she smiles, the little buck teeth remain the same, but the flesh on her face and her double chin are truly lacking in aesthetic appeal

Tian Dawei did not touch her belongings. He leaned against the door and chatted casually with Zhihua's husband, watching Feng Xi and Zhihua tidy up.

Feng Xi used a woven bag to block the elevator door. After a while, Zhi Hua and his wife, along with Tian Dawei, came out with the items. Tian Dawei lent a hand, but Feng Xi did not say a word

Zhi Hua pushed Feng Xi slightly, and the two of them carried a woven bag out the door together. Zhi Hua's husband chuckled and also shouldered a bag as he exited. Feng Xi moved the items into the elevator and was about to go back to pick up more when Zhi Hua blocked her, saying: "You hold the elevator, don't go back."

Feng Xi has made up her mind to eat more salad as a base and less steak. It would be best if this Western restaurant offers fish and shrimp.

Feng Xi appeared somewhat dazed. With a smile plastered on her face, she sat down.

Fu Mingyi specifically chose a Western restaurant located in the west of the city, as it is far from the company. This is a newly opened Western restaurant, and he has been there once, being very satisfied with the environment. The name of this Western restaurant is beautiful, called "Water Lily Shadow"

Fu Mingyi picked up the caramel packet, tore it open, and emptied it into a paper bag. Then, he poured fresh milk into the cup until it was more than half full, and finally pushed the coffee in front of Feng Xi: "I remember you can't drink it without sugar and milk."

Zhi Hua laughed heartily, and Zhi Hua's husband sighed and said: "Actually, Xiao Tian is not a bad person."

She couldn't help but want to hit Tian Dawei as soon as she thought of the bruises on Feng Xi's body that night

Zhi Hua opened the woven pocket, while Feng Xi, with a stern expression, stuffed her clothes haphazardly inside. There was no intention whatsoever to organize them neatly. The speed of her actions, resembling a frantic retreat as if fleeing for her life, stirred an indescribable emotion within Tian Dawei.

She only packed her own clothes and various books. She did not take away a single item that she had purchased together with Tian Dawei. Even so, she still collected five woven bags

She will eventually have a private conversation with Fu Mingyi. It is only a matter of time.

In the coming week, Feng Xi will arrive at the company punctually at 8:30 in the morning. After having lunch, he will take his bag and go to meet clients. His three subordinates will continue to diligently study various bid formats, specialized terminology, and familiarize themselves with computer modeling operations

This remark immediately stirred up a hornet's nest

Does she wish to finish and take it away a minute earlier? He walked into the study and asked, "Do you want me to help you pack up?"

The working hours of the company are set for employees at the middle management level and below. At her current level, aside from the mandatory Monday meeting, she can simply say she is meeting a client and disappear from the office.

Feng Xi stood outside the Western restaurant and glanced at the name. She looked at her own royal blue suit and thought, "Lotus? I am now a plump white lotus!" If Fu Mingyi dared to make fun of her, she would splash coffee on his face! With this thought in mind, Feng Xi walked in with her head held high.

As the elevator was about to close, Tian Dawei quietly said, "Xixi, I am sorry"

In the distance, she saw Fu Mingyi sitting by the window. Feng Xi's footsteps paused for a moment. Outside the window, there was a pond of water lilies, with deep purple lotus flowers floating on the surface. The light from the pond was reflected on Fu Mingyi's face, making his entire profile strikingly clear, while the faint smoke from the cigarette at his fingertips curled gently in the air

Originally, she did not intend to keep the clothes at home. Thinking about leaving them with Tian Dawei always felt like having a lingering attachment. Feng Xi did not dare to go alone, so she arranged to drive with the Zhi family on the weekend to move them.