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When he passed by Xia Xiaomin's room, he couldn't help but stop and listen carefully.

There was some noise from inside the room. Xia Xiaomin was still awake, so she knocked on the door.

"Who?" Xia Xiaomin's voice came from the room.

Zhong Luozhan cleared his throat, "Don't let your thoughts run wild. Preparing for the culinary competition is the real thing."

"Yes."

Several times she wanted to tell him about the recipe, but she decided not to.

There is always a road ahead of us. Xia Xiaomin is never a person who is in a dilemma!

What was she up to?

Zhong Luozhan buttoned his shirt as he walked to the dining table and sat down. He casually asked, "Where is she?"

"Miss Xia has already gone to the hotel."

Zhong Luozheng's ice-cold expression didn't change at all. He was quietly enjoying Xia Xiaomin's breakfast, but he was muttering inside.

In his memory, Xia Xiaomin was on duty this afternoon.

Xia Xiaoming arrived at the hotel early in the morning and sat on a bench outside the kitchen, waiting for Xu Shangwu.

Xia Xiaomin slowly stood up and bit her lower lip when he appeared in the hallway.

"Master."

Xu Shangwu was surprised, "Xiao Min, aren't you working in the afternoon? "Why are you at the hotel so early?"

Seeing that the Master and disciple had something to say, the few people who came with Xu Shangwu all walked into the kitchen.

Only then did Xia Xiaomin call out with tears in her eyes, "Master, I …" "Wrong."

"What's wrong?" Xu Shangwu had always liked this little disciple of his, treating her like his own daughter. Now that he saw her crying, his heart ached, "If there's anything, just tell me. Master will definitely help you."

Hearing his master's words, Xia Xiaomin cried even harder. Her eyes were like noodles that had just been scooped up, dripping with water.

This really made Xu Shangwu anxious. In his entire life, he had never seen a woman who shed tears.

Xia Xiaomin thought that she would die sooner or later anyway, she couldn't reincarnate even if she died early or late, so she choked with sobs and said a complete sentence, "Master, I …" I lost the recipe. "

Xu Shangwu heaved a sigh of relief. So it was this. Fortunately, it was not a big problem.

Touching the back of Xia Xiaomin's head, Xu Shangwu said, "Xiaomin, it's okay, I'll just throw it away." The book I gave you was just what I wrote down when I was an apprentice. It's not comprehensive, it's not systematic, so it's fine even if it is lost. "

Xia Xiaomin was stunned, but still shook her head. "Even if it's incomplete, it's still Master's hard work over the years. I just gave it to me and I lost it.

Seeing that Xia Xiaomin was still blaming herself, Xu Shangwu knew that if he didn't say it was nothing, it really didn't matter, so he smiled and said: "Then you'll have to work even harder in the culinary competition this time, only then will you be able to atone for your deeds. Only then will Master be at ease in passing on the real recipe to you. "

As expected, the sad expression on Xia Xiaomin's face eased up a lot when she heard this. She nodded her head heavily and smiled.

She suddenly thought of something. "Master, has Zhong Luozheng really been invited to be the judge of the National Cuisine Competition many times?"

"How do you know that?"

Xu Shangwu was surprised. Only the contestants who had participated in the finals of the National Cuisine Competition would know about this. It seemed that the relationship between Xiao Min and Director Zhong was not ordinary.

"Seems like it's true!" Xia Xiaomin was extremely excited, a crafty look flashing across her eyes.

Xia Xiaomin saw that it was still early, so she switched shifts with the people from the afternoon. After a few hours, it was finally time to change shifts. Xia Xiaomin was humming a song as she went to change clothes.

When she walked to the hotel with the small bag on her back, she saw Zhong Luozheng's Masarati parked in the parking lot. Delight filled her heart as she ran over.

Zhong Luozhan was not in the car. Xia Xiaomin looked around, but didn't find anyone.

Xia Xiaomin dialed Zhong Luozhan's cell number. Just as her fingers reached the dial button, she saw him walking over with Manager Su.

She quickly hung up the phone. Xia Xiaomin didn't want Manager Su to misunderstand her relationship with Zhong Luochen.

But the keen-eyed Zhong Luozhan caught sight of his name on her screen. A fleeting smile flashed across his eyes, so faint that he didn't even realize it.

Zhong Luozhan finally said something to Manager Su in a low voice, "This matter shall end like this, don't continue developing."

"Alright, I understand." Then, he turned around and walked towards the hotel as if he did not see Xia Xiaomin.

Actually, Manager Su had already noticed Xia Xiaomin long ago. However, when he saw her blocking Zhong Luozheng's car in the parking lot, he guessed that the two of them were hiding something from her.

However, Manager Su didn't have the guts to gossip about Zhong Luozheng's private matters. He was certain that the big boss really loved Xia Xiaomin. He even suppressed the matter of the recipe being lost just now.

"Looking for me?" Zhong Luozheng's tall body blocked out the bright sunlight as he looked down at Xia Xiaomin, who was holding the phone.

Xia Xiaomin glanced at the entrance of the hotel. Manager Su was no longer there, so she was relieved. She thought he really didn't see her.

"Nothing, why did you come to the hotel?"

Xia Xiaomin wouldn't say that she saw a car and suddenly wanted to see him and have a chat with him.

Even though they were always a bit taciturn, she didn't mind instructing this cold, 'unsociable' CEO on how to chat with this young and beautiful girl.

Unexpectedly, Zhong Luozheng's expression suddenly turned serious as he looked at her.

"Xia Xiaomin, are you hiding something from me?"

Xia Xiaomin was so scared her face went limp.

Did he know? So you're here for the recipe?

Xia Xiaomin made a few turns in her heart, and peeked at Zhong Luozhan's face a few more times.

She tried to bite her nails to help him think. Xia Xiaomin thought for a long time before she managed to squeeze out a few words. "I'm sorry, I caused you trouble."

Causing trouble? Zhong Luochen wasn't really interested in the recipe, but when he saw the ashamed look on Xia Xiaomin's face, he was surprised to find that this stupid woman was actually so submissive.

Zhong Luozhan walked to the driver's seat and snorted, "Tell me, how is this going to be troublesome?"

Xia Xiaoming opened the car door with a heavy heart, hesitating as to whether she should speak the truth or not.

What if he was cheating on him? Aren't you asking for trouble?

Zhong Luochen started the car, but remained silent. However, Xia Xiaomin felt that the air pressure in the car was getting heavier and heavier.

As the scenery on the window receded, Xia Xiaomin grabbed her bag tightly. She was a little worried that Zhong Luozheng would throw a tantrum and kick her out of the car at this moment.

"Speak." Zhong Luochen coldly said a word.

Xia Xiaomin didn't want to say anything, so she tried to play dumb. "Say what?"

Zhong Luozhan's gaze swept over her smirking face, "Stop acting like you don't understand."

Xiao Min sighed in her heart. She dared not to look at Zhong Luozhuang, so she tilted her head to look at the scenery outside the window.

"I-I made a mistake. The recipe was a chef's manual and the most important thing in the hotel. If Master was willing to lend it to me, he would just trust me, but I lost the recipe. If they were to end up in the wrong hands and sell their recipes, other hotels would end up doing the master's signature dish … "Then I, I am a sinner."

Zhong Luozhan was not angry, but he turned his head to look at her, his eyes calm and emotionless.

"Xia Xiaomin, others can steal your recipe, but not your talent."

Xia Xiaomin was stunned, as if it was the first time she saw Zhong Luozhan looking at him like this. She couldn't believe that he was the one who said this.

He actually didn't blame her? He actually comforted her?

"Did the sun rise from the west today?"

Xia Xiaomin whispered to herself, then stole a glance at Zhong Luochen. Seeing that he didn't refute her, Xia Xiaomin felt her heart warm up. She smiled foolishly with her head lowered.

Zhong Luochen saw her idiocy in the rearview mirror and couldn't help but smile.

After sending Xia Xiaomin back to the villa, Zhong Luozhan didn't get out of the car. Instead, he turned around and prepared to return to the company for a meeting.

From the hotel to the villa to the company, Zhong Luozheng actually didn't take the road, but he took the initiative to be a driver without any complaints.

Xia Xiaomin was moved. She thanked him sincerely as she got out of the car, then pushed the door open and got out.

"Wait." Zhong Luozhuang's voice came from behind her.

"Hmm?" Xia Xiaomin turned around.

Zhong Luozhan stared at her, "Don't let your imagination run wild."

Xia Xiaomin nodded her head, thinking to herself, "He's such a considerate and good leader!"

Unexpectedly, Zhong Luozheng smiled and added, "It would be too wasteful to increase one's IQ."

Zhong Luozheng's car drove away with the low sound of a motor, leaving Xia Xiaomin standing in the wind in a state of infinite bleakness.

What did he mean? Could it be that her IQ was lacking, or that her brain was not worth as much as the ingredients?

Kill him with a thousand knives, how could his mouth be so vicious!

Xia Xiaomin thought that since the recipe was over, she should make up her mind to prepare for the culinary competition. After all, to be his master's assistant in front of so many people was a very stressful thing to do. She must not lose face for her master.

Suddenly, she remembered that Zhong Luozheng had been a judge before and was reputed to have a "golden tongue". Xia Xiaomin thought to herself, "No need, no need!"

Because of this, Xia Xiaomin was revived, and happily purchased a lot of ingredients.

Xia Xiaomin had been holed up in the kitchen all afternoon, busily enjoying herself.

She was completely unaware that the boss had already returned from work. After she had showered, she changed into her house clothes. She sat at the dining table, waiting for dinner to arrive. Her stomach was already in protest.

"Xia Xiaomin, what are you doing in the kitchen?" Zhong Luozheng couldn't take it anymore and knocked on the kitchen door.

Zhong Luozhan actually came back?

Xia Xiaomin looked at the dozens of dishes on the kitchen counter, nodded in satisfaction, and went to open the kitchen door.

"What are you doing inside with the door closed? Are you even letting me eat? "

Zhong Luozhuang complained as he went to the kitchen to investigate the enemy. After seeing so many dishes, he saw Xia Xiaomin's face full of smiles.

Why is she laughing so much … Thief?

Realizing the danger, Zhong Luozheng turned around and left.

"Don't leave. Zhong Luozhan, just help me, help me." As smart as Xia Xiaomin was, how could she not know that Zhong Luozhan already knew what he was planning? That's right, she wanted Zhong Luozheng to help her test her cooking.

Zhong Luozheng didn't say anything, only using his long legs to express that he didn't want to be a mouse.

"Zhong Luozhan, if you won't help me, then I'll call my grandma." She knew he hated people who threatened him the most, but there was nothing she could do.

As expected, Zhong Luozhuang's complexion instantly changed.