President, please comfort me.

Ye Lin quickly winked at Tang Chao, who found his funny expression amusing and then agreed, "Okay, see you tonight."

After saying that, Tang Chao hung up the phone, then stretched out his long leg and gently kicked Xiao He, who was engrossed in reading documents, on the other end: "Did you hear that? Cancel your social engagements tonight."

"You guys go if you want, it's not like I'm starving." Xiao He hadn't forgotten that Wen Qi had just said she was inviting Tang Chao and Ye Lin, so he wasn't going to join in the fun.

Ye Lin was good at taking the initiative. Seeing that Xiao He was really awkward, he earnestly advised, "Brother Xiao, if you really like her, you have to take the initiative, especially with a girl who is both beautiful and capable. If you keep it hidden, someone else might take advantage of you."

"Having dinner is a great opportunity. We already have the advantage of being close to the source, so we can't miss this chance."

Xiao He's heart stirred upon hearing Ye Lin's words, but he looked up at him with displeasure.

Ye Lin quickly corrected himself: "You, you have a marriage certificate."

"We'll see," Xiao He finally changed his mind, feeling a little uneasy yet expectant.

Ye Lin stayed up all night and then had a big meeting early in the morning. Now he was starving: "Let's go eat. The crispy fish in your cafeteria is delicious. Let's go!"

It was lunchtime, and Zhou Zhou had invited Wen Qi to have lunch together. The two went to the cafeteria together, choosing the one closest to them.

The Xiao Group's canteen is a veritable paradise for food lovers, offering a dazzling array of delicious dishes that will make your mouth water. Even more surprising is the incredibly affordable prices, making it exceptionally good value! As a result, large numbers of employees line up for meals every day, creating a bustling and vibrant scene.

Wen Qi and Zhou Zhou also joined the long queue, chatting and laughing as they waited.

Suddenly, the crowd in front of her inexplicably shrank back. Caught off guard, Wen Qi was hit hard on the arm, causing her to lose her balance and instinctively take a few steps back.

Just then, Zhou Zhou reacted quickly, reaching out to steady her with both hands. From behind, the gesture looked as if he were tightly embracing Wen Qi.

Just then, Xiao and the others walked into the cafeteria. They immediately saw this scene: Wen Qi and Zhou Zhou were clinging to each other, like a couple deeply in love.

Both were strikingly good-looking and possessed exceptional poise; standing together, they appeared remarkably well-matched. It was hard not to exclaim: what a handsome man and a beautiful woman!

Xiao He had little appetite to begin with, and seeing this scene, his face instantly turned gloomy, and his appetite vanished without a trace.

The already noisy and crowded place became even more packed with people after Xiao and his group arrived.

However, since everyone knew that their boss had a bad temper, no one dared to stare too openly. They could only whisper and discuss it quietly with their companions.

Ye Lin was rather cunning. Seeing that they weren't far from Wen Qi, he forcibly pulled Xiao He along. Tang Chao, meanwhile, was quietly pushing from behind. The two worked together seamlessly, their movements appearing very smooth and natural.

"Xiaoqi." Ye Lin gently patted Wen Qi.

Hearing the voice, Wen Qi turned her head and was greeted by an extremely handsome face, with chiseled features, sword-like eyebrows, and bright eyes.

When she saw Xiao He, a look of surprise appeared on her face, but she quickly recovered and turned her gaze to Ye Lin.

She had assumed that people of their status would dine at upscale restaurants, but she was surprised to find them in the company cafeteria.

"You guys eat in the cafeteria too?" Wen Qi asked the two people in front of her, unable to resist asking a pointless question.

"Yes, I like the crispy fish here." Ye Lin answered, then turned to Zhou Zhou, who looked a little nervous, and warmly invited, "Want to come together?"

Zhou Zhou was no longer the enthusiastic young man he had just arrived with. Having heard many rumors, he tactfully waved his hand and said, "No need, no need, Wen Qi, let's have dinner together another time. I'm leaving now." Then he quickly disappeared.

Seeing this, Tang Chao chuckled and said, "In that case, let's go eat together and see what your brother Ye Lin's favorite crispy fish tastes like."

Left with no other choice, Wen Qi followed them to a private room on the second floor that was completely different from the other rooms.

The place is exceptionally clean and tidy, featuring a classic black, white, and gray color scheme that gives it a simple yet elegant feel, clearly reflecting Xiao He's unique taste.

The dining table is set with exquisite tableware. The space is not large, but it is enough to accommodate five or six people for a meal, and the atmosphere is warm and comfortable.

Tang Chao thoughtfully guided Xiao He to sit next to Wen Qi, while Ye Lin, bearing a heavy responsibility, sat on the other side of Wen Qi.

There was no need for any explanation, because whenever Xiao He came here to eat, he only needed to sit and wait. But today was special, with a large number of people, so Achen made a special trip to add many more dishes.

Before long, steaming hot dishes were served. In addition to the golden and tempting crispy fish, there was also a bowl of lotus root, pear and pork rib soup with a rich aroma.

Wen Qi's mouth was watering just from the smell; she was really craving it.

Tang Chao sat next to Xiao He and, seeing this, gently nudged him with his foot under the table. Then he moved the soup between Xiao He and Wen Qi, saying, "Xiao Qi, have some of this soup. It tastes very good."

Wen Qi smiled and nodded, and was about to get up to get a soup spoon when she saw Xiao He, who had been silent for a long time, reach out and pick up the soup bowl first.

He slowly ladled out a bowl and gently placed it in front of Wen Qi, his voice neither too loud nor too soft, just enough for everyone present to hear: "Drink it, be careful it's hot."

These past two days, Ah Chen had been subtly sensing a faint sadness around Xiao He, but unlike Ye Lin and Tang Chao, he didn't dare to show it openly. He could only keep his eyes closed and focus all his attention on observing carefully, thinking to himself, "So that's why he kept asking so many questions in the car last night."

Seeing that everyone was staring at her, Wen Qi politely said to Xiao He, "Thank you, I can do it myself."

She picked up the spoon, took a sip, and then smiled at Tang Chao, saying, "Hmm, it tastes really good, I quite like it."

Ye Lin laughed out loud: "Brother Xiao also likes this soup very much. Let him go find a chef to learn how to make it for you in the future."

Tang Dynasty smiled but remained silent.

Xiao He thought he was too talkative, but didn't say anything, and then, as if no one else was around, served Wen Qi some other dishes.

Wen Qi was really awkward, unsure whether to eat or not. She had just given him face, but now she clearly showed some distance and disdain, and her voice was deliberately lower: "I can do it myself, don't bother me."

Upon hearing this, Xiao He frowned instantly, his face darkened, and a wave of bitterness welled up in his heart.