The runaway Cinderella of the billionaire president

Chapter 198 Dinner together

Zhou Yian hasn't met Xu Zehao since the cocktail party.

She didn't reply to the message asking her if the cake was delicious, and Xu Zehao didn't contact her again.

Later she found out that after the cocktail party that night, Xu Zehao went on a business trip to another city, which made Zhou Yian breathe a sigh of relief.

More than half a month passed like this, and just when Zhou Yian thought that Xu Zehao had been rejected by him and had given up on him, he showed up again.

[I came to Shanghai today, can I see you? ]

Looking at this message, Zhou Yian was in a dilemma.

Go ahead, I don't want to have anything to do with him.

Don’t go. Based on my understanding of Xu Zehao, this guy will definitely not give up.

After thinking it over, Zhou Yian still felt that the two should meet again and make things clear.

【it is good】

It took Zhou Yian a day to reply to the text message, but Xu Zehao replied immediately.

[Then wait for me after get off work today, I will pick you up for dinner. ]

【it is good】

【What do you want to eat? 】

【what ever】

【Let’s eat private dishes】

【Um】

【Then we'll talk about it when we meet. 】

She did not reply to Xu Zehao's last message. He seemed to have turned back into the gentle, considerate, doting and patient Xu Zehao, but Zhou Yian was afraid.

In the face of absolute wealth, as long as this man doesn't let go, it seems that I will never be able to get rid of him.

After get off work, Zhou Yian just walked out of the company gate and saw a silver convertible at the door. Perhaps because it was a luxury car, many people gathered around and many people were taking pictures with their mobile phones.

Zhou Yian took a look and was about to leave, but he found that the person sitting in the driver's seat was Xu Zehao.

She frowned. Xu Zehao came to pick her up from get off work in such a high-profile manner, as if he was afraid that others didn't know that they were related.

Xu Zehao leaned against the car window with one hand on his chin, staring at the company's gate, afraid that Zhou Yian would slip away from under his nose. However, this Bugatti Veyron was too conspicuous and there were too many onlookers, blocking his view.

After waiting for a long time without seeing anyone, he became a little anxious, thinking that he was stood up again. After a long while, the phone rang and he quickly answered it.

A cold female voice came from the microphone, "Xu Zehao, come to the intersection ahead."

Xu Zehao's originally disappointed face showed a smile, "Okay, wait a moment, I'll be there soon."

He started the car, and it slowly drove out of the sight of the onlookers. Everyone exclaimed at the unique sound of the car's engine.

At the intersection not far away, Xu Zehao saw Zhou Yian.

She stood quietly, wearing a beige knee-length sleeveless dress and a pair of silver high heels. The evening breeze blew her flowing hair, making her look even more cool and beautiful.

Xu Zehao looked at her and was in a good mood.

He slowly stopped the car and said softly, "An An, get in the car."

Zhou Yian nodded without saying anything and sat in the passenger seat.

Xu Zehao's smile has never dropped since he met Zhou Yian. He glanced at Zhou Yian out of the corner of his eye. She was sitting with her eyes closed, and seemed a little tired. He knew what to do and didn't disturb her.

When they arrived at the destination, Zhou Yian walked behind him, deliberately keeping a distance.

The place they ate at was a very high-end private restaurant. There were few people inside and it was quiet. The waiter came out to greet them warmly and politely.

After they were seated and the dishes were served, there were only two people left in the huge private room. It had been more than half a year since the two separated. Zhou Yian felt a little embarrassed that the two people who had quarreled so ugly in the past were sitting together in such a closed space.

She either stared at the food on the table or lowered her head and ate silently, but she didn't dare to look directly at Xu Zehao.

Xu Zehao sat upright, diligently introduced the local specialties to her, served her dishes, and asked her from time to time whether the dishes were delicious and whether they suited her appetite.

The two asked and answered each other, but never mentioned feelings.

In a blink of an eye, the meal was almost over, and the two still didn't talk about any sensitive topics, as if this was just an ordinary dinner.

After the meal, Zhou Yian felt very uncomfortable. She didn't want to stay in this box for a moment, but Xu Zehao seemed to be looking for her just to meet her and have a meal.

"What do you find me for?"

After a while of internal friction, Zhou Yian finally plucked up the courage to speak first. She didn't want the two of them to continue to be entangled like this.

"Yes, yes."

"I'm going to the United States for a business meeting next week, and I want you to go with me."

"What?" Zhou Yian frowned, a little surprised.

"I've looked at the profiles of all the salespeople. You have the highest academic qualifications and the best spoken English. You're the most suitable person to accompany me."

"I'm not going." Zhou Yian refused without even thinking about it.

"An An, this is work, not personal feelings. You have always been very dedicated to your work. This is a decision made after an agreement among the company's top management, not my personal decision, but..."

"...I personally think you are the most suitable one." Xu Zehao looked into Zhou Yian's eyes and added slowly.

"Besides, this is a rare opportunity. Don't you want to give it a try?"

Zhou Yian hesitated. From a public perspective, this was an affirmation of his work ability by his leader, but from a private perspective, when they were on a business trip together, who knew if he had any ill intentions.

"Don't worry, it won't be just the two of us. Special Assistant Sun will also go, and the business department will select another person." Xu Zehao is very smart. He saw Zhou Yian's concerns.

"You can go abroad at public expense. If this meeting is successfully concluded, you can also get a bonus of 20,000 yuan. This opportunity is rare. I hope you can consider it."

Zhou Yian wanted to refuse, but the 20,000 yuan bonus was too tempting and she was a little shaken.

"Can I think about this for a minute? This is a bit sudden."

Xu Zehao smiled and said, "Of course, I will respect you. Tell me after you've thought about it. Have you eaten? If you're done, I'll take you home."

Zhou Yian was stunned for a moment, then replied, "I'm done eating, thank you, no need to trouble you, I can take a taxi back by myself."

Xu Zehao stood up and picked up the bag she had placed aside. "No trouble. It's not convenient to take a taxi here. I'll take you back."

He was so strong and overbearing that he would not tolerate any refusal. Zhou Yian had no choice but to follow him.

Xu Zehao didn't mention matters of the heart, and Zhou Yian didn't know how to ask. Zhou Yian didn't mention it, and Xu Zehao didn't say anything either. The two of them got along naturally like this, as if they had never had any emotional entanglements.

On the way back, the two remained silent, and even after sending Zhou Yian to the gate of the community, they did not break the window paper.

At night, Zhou Yian lay in bed, tossing and turning, unable to sleep. He had originally planned to have a good talk with Xu Zehao today, but apart from having a meal, the two of them didn't seem to talk about any key topics. Zhou Yian buried his head in the quilt in annoyance, feeling very upset.