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The next morning, Xia Zhi was woken up by the sound of her phone ringing.

She closed her eyes and put the phone close to her ear and gave a sleepy "hi".

"Hello. I am Old Lady Chen's secretary. Would you have the time to come over for Old Lady Chen's seventieth birthday? "

Last night, when she returned to the hotel, before Old Lady Chen called, she thought that all her efforts had failed.

Just as he was thinking of other ways to get close to Old Lady Chen, he didn't expect that he would receive such a huge surprise this morning.

It seemed that everything had worked!

She was no longer sleepy. She got out of bed and ran to the bathroom to wash up.

After changing her clothes, she quickly left the room.

Arriving at Yi Zihan's door, she knocked on it with a raised hand.

The door quickly opened, and Yi Zihan, wearing a white shirt and black pants, stood in front of her.

He had to admit that he was the kind of guy who wore white shirts that were very smart and very handsome.

His muscular chest, narrow waist, and straight back made him look like a man. The mature woman couldn't help but glance at him a few times more.

"Eh? Why are you up? I thought I'd see your dirty face! " Xia Zhi laughed and waved at him, then said, "Since that's the case, let's go!"

"Where to?" Yi Zihan asked doubtfully.

"Go for a stroll!" This was an ancient city with thousands of years of history! It's rare to be able to come here, but you shouldn't take a good look around! I want to have a taste of the authentic Beijing snacks here! and to climb the Great Wall! " Xia Zhi said with excitement.

Yi Zihan looked at her in disbelief.

When he had left her last night, she had been listless and listless, but in one night, she had recovered so quickly. Not only was she 100 times more energetic, her entire body was also brimming with sunshine and happiness. This was truly out of his expectations.

"What are you standing there for? "Let's hurry up and go!" Xia Zhi grabbed him and left.

"Wait for me to get the bag!" How can we play without money? " Yi Zihan anxiously said.

"I can't use it. I did! Sister is rich now. "No matter where you go, no matter what you want to buy, all of your sisters will pay for it today!" Xia Zhi said heroically.

However, Yi Zihan got rid of her hand and lightly said, "No matter how much money you have, it's not my business. I only know that you are a woman and I am a man. Men don't spend women's money! If you are not willing, then go alone! "

Xia Zhi really did not expect him to be so masculine, she stared blankly for a while, then laughed helplessly: "Alright. I know. Man, go get your wallet! You'll have to pay the bill today, and I won't get a single cent out of it, won't I? "

"That's right!" Yi Zihan smiled, turned and went to get his wallet.

Just as he closed the door, he suddenly remembered something, "Xia Zhi, did you eat this morning?"

Xia Zhi was startled for a moment, and then waved her hand without a care, "No need to eat. I feel fine now. Don't worry, I, Xia Zhi won't die that easily! "

Yi Zihan glared at her, and extended his hand, "Hand it over!"

"What?"

"Room card!"

Xia Zhi was extremely helpless, "Big Brother, do you need to be so troublesome? I really don't want to eat, so it's alright! "

"Room card!" Yi Zihan was not moved.

Xia Zhi laughed bitterly: "You really are my grandpa!"

He took out the room card and handed it over to her. He immediately opened the door, quickly walked in, poured water, and brought the medicine in front of her, all in one go.

Xia Zhi obediently took the medicine and asked: "Elder, can we leave now?"

Yi Zihan's face finally revealed a smile, "Let's go!"

The two walked out of the hotel together and casually strolled down the street. In the end, they casually turned into an alley.

The two of them randomly picked a house to enter and asked for soy milk and dumplings from the Soup Dumplings.

Xia Zhi held up the warm bean juice and drank it. She nearly choked on the strong and special sour taste, but she stretched his neck and swallowed it back down with tears in her eyes.

Yi Zihan laughed and handed over a tissue to her, then teased: "Is this how you treat foods that are hundreds of years old?"

Xia Zhi laughed bitterly, "Am I not respectful enough? Didn't you see that I was so upset that I wanted to vomit, but I forced myself to swallow it down? Sigh! But I have to admit, I really can't get used to the taste! "

"Don't force yourself if you can't accept it. Let me call for you for a bowl of porridge! " Yi Zihan smiled and asked the waiter to bring the porridge.

Upon seeing the pickled bamboo shoot wire on the porridge, Xia Zhi's eyes lit up. She picked up the chopsticks and ate the pickled vegetables into her stomach, which made him feel a lot more comfortable.

Yi Zihan laughed, lowered his head and began to eat slowly.

After having their breakfast, the two of them felt refreshed and started strolling around.

Time flew. In the blink of an eye, dusk had arrived.

Looking at the colourful sunset, and that street full of historical charm, Xia Zhi could not help but sigh, "Zi Han, did you know? I'm very happy today, very happy. I feel that the Xia Zhi in the past who has always maintained a pure and happy heart, no matter how great the setback is, has returned. "

"Isn't that good? In fact, you can keep her here. " Yi Zihan slightly narrowed his eyes.

"I want to, too." Xia Zhi's expression became somewhat gloomy, "But, I have to return to reality. Because I knew I couldn't come back this way. Unless, one day, I could truly be relieved. But at least for now, I can't do it. I'm sorry. Zi Han, I know how much I've made you feel unfamiliar and disappointed, but there's nothing I can do. Forgive me. "

"I understand. Never say sorry to me. I don't think you're any different from before. I just wish you were happy. " Yi Zihan said gently.

"I see. It's good to have you by my side. " Xia Zhi's heart felt warm and sour.

Being alone and strong and lonely, she suddenly had someone to rely on. This feeling was so good that she cherished it.

Yi Zihan looked at the time and gently said: "I've been wandering around for the whole day, I should be tired. Let's go! I'll take you to dinner and then take you back to the hotel to rest. "

Xia Zhi shook her head, "No need. I had an appointment for dinner at seven o'clock that evening. Let's go straight back to the hotel. I need to take a shower and get dressed before I go to my appointment. "

Yi Zihan frowned, "You have an appointment tonight? Since that was the case, why did he have to spend the entire day wandering around outside? Do you have to tire yourself out? "

"Hur hur. Aren't I happy to have you around? Don't worry, I'm in good spirits and I can handle it. You don't have to worry. " Xia Zhi smiled as he waved a taxi.

Yi Zihan had no choice but to help her open the car door.

After returning to the hotel, Xia Zhi immediately rushed into her room to prepare.

Very quickly, she had fixed herself up.

Even though there was a thick layer of powder on his face, it still covered up all the bruises, making him look rather miserable.

However, she couldn't care so much anymore, she quickly walked out of the bathroom, and Yi Zihan who was waiting outside handed her the water and medicine in time.

Xia Zhi sighed, "You should remember it well."

"I have to keep an eye on you!" Yi Zihan smiled lightly, and asked with concern, "Who is the person you are dating with? Is it far from here? Shall I drive you? "

"I'll go myself. It's just business. You won't be interested in business. " Xia Zhi shook his head and rejected decisively.

In the end, she still didn't want him to see her side of business.

To tell the truth, every time she thought about it carefully, that hypocritical expression and calculating mind of hers made her despise herself.

Yi Zihan did not force him, "Alright. Then be careful. Let's go. I'll walk you downstairs. "

"Isn't that necessary?" Xia Zhi hesitated.

However, he had already opened the door and walked out.

Xia Zhi's heart was filled with warmth, as she anxiously followed behind him.

When they reached the entrance of the hotel, Yi Zihan saw her get on the car. As the car slowly drove away, he called for another car and said to the driver, "Follow that car."

The driver agreed and sped off.

Half an hour later, Xia Zhi stood in front of an ancient villa and pressed on the doorbell.

A servant ran out and opened the iron door, politely smiling: "Miss Tian right? The madame is waiting for you! "Quick, come in!"

"Thank you." Xia Zhi smiled and nodded, then followed the maid through the lush trees of the courtyard and into the big hall of the villa.

The maid led her to the sofa and sat down, then served her tea and snacks, "Miss Tian, please take a seat first. I'll go upstairs and invite the old mistress. "

Xia Zhi quickly called out to her, "Isn't it the madame's birthday? Why am I alone? "

The maid sighed, "Ever since the young master's death, the madame has been having her birthday alone for many years."

She lowered her voice, "Actually, every year, I would call Miss Sun on the day of my life. Unfortunately, Miss Sun has been instigated by the young madam for too long, and has long since lost her intimacy with the old mistress. Not only is she not close, but she also has a grudge in her heart, so she doesn't want to come at all."

"So that's how it is." Hearing that, Xia Zhi's heart became more and more desolate, and she couldn't help but feel pity for Old Lady Chen.

The maid saw the pity in her face and said in a low voice, "I'm talking too much. You must not mention these things to her in a moment, or she will be unhappy for a long time. "

"I see. "Thank you." Xia Zhi nodded.

The maid shook her head and hurried upstairs.

After a while, Old Lady Chen slowly descended from the stairs in a purple qipao with gold borders. Her hair was tied up high and she had some light makeup on on her face, making her look noble and graceful.