Several servants were busily moving around in the courtyard, some were carefully arranging flowers, and some were sweeping up fallen leaves. The afterglow of the setting sun sprinkled on the courtyard, bringing a sense of tranquility and harmony.

The calico cat lazily circled around Zhou Xixiang's legs, with its tail raised high, brushing Zhou Xixiang's chin, and finally lay limply in his arms.

Zhou Xixiang stretched out his hand to scratch the cat's belly, and said nonchalantly: "I see you didn't reply to the group message. Do you have other plans for the class reunion on the 6th?"

Li Qingwen immediately realized something when he heard this, and took out his phone while saying ashamedly, "It was blocked, I didn't notice it."

Then open the QQ group and reply 1 in it to indicate participation.

The dinner will be held at the old location of Greenland Building, and the specific activity arrangements have been finalized.

Someone in the group sent a message teasing her for being a busy person and replying just now. Li Qingwen replied vaguely.

Except for her family, no one in the company knew that she and Zhou Xixiang were college classmates.

No one knew that she was his sister-in-law.

This secret relationship always made her feel awkward and restrained when facing Zhou Xixiang.

She thought of their former friendship, when they could talk about anything and share every detail of their lives with each other.

But later, Zhou Xixiang went abroad to study, while she entered the workplace.

Later, Zhou Xixiang completed his studies and returned to China to serve as president and take over Huayu. At that time, she had been in Huayu for three years and was a member of the human resources department. She had no contact with Zhou Xixiang at work.

It was not until two years ago, after she married Zhou Yongan by accident, that she was promoted to director of the human resources department. She then reported directly to Zhou Xixiang at work and began to communicate with him more frequently.

Li Qingwen's thoughts wandered away.

She still remembered that when Zhou Xixiang just returned to China, she actually hoped to regain this old friendship, after all, she had no relatives in Licheng.

But he seemed very busy, and the people who could meet him were always leaders of various departments. After seeing Zhou Xixiang being surrounded by people and walking into Huayu Building many times, she gradually realized the disparity in their status.

If Zhou Xixiang was the emperor, then she was just a little palace maid.

Even if she was lucky enough to meet him in the company, she was not sure what she said in front of him would be appropriate, so she simply gave up the initiative.

If Zhou Xixiang didn't look for her, she wouldn't look for Zhou Xixiang to try to save the friendship.

Facts also show that Zhou Xixiang does not lack her as a friend.

This friendship has long been like tea diluted by time. Although there is still some lingering fragrance, it is no longer as strong as it once was.

In the courtyard, Luo Zijin was handing a lantern to Zhou Chunsheng.

Several servants at the side looked at the master and mistress nervously. It was obviously their job, but the master and mistress were doing it themselves.

Luo Zijin glanced at his daughter-in-law coming over, signaled to the servant to take over, and then walked towards Li Qingwen with an anxious look on his face.

"Mom has something to tell you." She mysteriously put her arm around Li Qingwen and took her to the small room.

Li Qingwen: “…”

Luo Zijin: "I've had a headache these past two days. I wonder if you have any ideas."

Li Qingwen looked worried: "Mom has a headache...Have you been to the hospital?"

Luo Zijin: "That's not what I meant. Do you still remember Miss Yi who came to visit Xixiang last time?"

Li Qingwen nodded: "I like the girl in Yongan."

Luo Zijin closed his eyes and nodded, then held his forehead and shook his head: "She said she fell in love with Xixiang again."

Li Qingwen: “…”

Unexpected, but not really unexpected.

"So what does mom mean?"

Luo Zijin declined the offer and said, "I have already made it clear to the Yi family. How can they fall for the second and the first brother? The Yi family is messing around, and our Zhou family can't afford to lose this person!"

It seems that Yi Yunmei has been banished to the cold palace by her mother-in-law.

Li Qingwen consoled him: "I think the two elders of the Yi family can understand that this matter is not our fault."

Luo Zijin sighed and said, "I just got the news that Miss Yi will come here to meet Xixiang soon. I have never seen such a fierce girl in my life, but now I have seen one."

"Does Big Brother know?"

"I don't know." He was worried that the two of them would fall in love with each other. This was why Luo Zijin was anxious.

Luo Zijin was a little afraid that her son, who had never seen many women, would fall in love with such a fierce girl.

Today is the Mid-Autumn Festival. I think Miss Yi had calculated that my eldest brother would come back home, so she came here specially to block him.

Li Qingwen said, "Mom, you should tell big brother about this first, otherwise he might think it was mom's idea and misunderstand you."

Luo Zijin didn't want to mention this person in front of the boss at all.

This is how fate is in this world. Once established, it is difficult to get rid of.

"No, I'd better let Xixiang leave quickly." Luo Zijin made up his mind.

It’s just a reunion dinner. In the first place, not all the people are together. What’s the point of eating? We can eat when all the members are reunited!

Zhou Xixiang had just finished smoking a cigarette when he heard his mother screaming.

If you have an acute attack of lumbar disease, you need to go to the hospital.

Li Qingwen wanted to follow, but was stopped by Luo Zijin, who winked and said, "Xixiang can just take me there. Your uncle Xu will be here soon, so help mom entertain him, okay."

Li Qingwen finally understood.

"Mom, tell me what's going on." My heart was in turmoil. My mother-in-law really acted as she said.

After Zhou Xixiang left, Zhou Chunsheng slowly walked into the living room from the backyard with steady steps and a majestic aura.

His eyes fell on Li Qingwen, who was standing quietly at the side. He nodded slightly and said in a light tone: "Where are your mother and Xixiang?"

Li Qingwen stood up and answered respectfully, "Mom just had a sudden attack of back pain, and my eldest brother has taken her to the hospital."

The slightly nervous voice and clenched hands showed that Li Qingwen felt a lot of pressure when facing Zhou Chunsheng.

Zhou Chunsheng frowned, seeming dissatisfied that no one informed him of this matter in time.

He turned and walked towards the sofa, slowly sitting down.

Li Qingwen stood aside stiffly, feeling somewhat at a loss. If she could still talk to Zhou Xixiang for a few words, then she really couldn't say anything to Zhou Chunsheng.

People are always timid and their minds are blank in front of people they respect. Zhou Chunsheng is such a person to Li Qingwen. In front of him, she can only be cautious to avoid making mistakes.

She bent over to make tea, her movements gentle and delicate, and the aroma of tea rose and filled the air.

Zhou Chunsheng took the teacup from her and said, "You sit down too."

Li Qingwen sat down, legs together, back straight, sitting in a well-behaved yet reserved posture.

Zhou Chunsheng was silent for a while, then he said, "Although Yongan people haven't come back, they have already agreed to video chat with us during dinner."

Li Qingwen clenched his hands, thinking of the phone call last night, and replied hesitantly, "I know, Dad."

The sound of autumn wind whistling came from outside the living room window, and the leaves swayed gracefully in the wind.

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