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"Xiao Tang, come in." Manager Zhang called softly with the door of the office half open.

"Oh." Only then did Tang Xiaoli adjust his mood from the panic, put down the documents in his hands quickly, and walked towards the office.

Xu He hasn't left yet, and is still staying in the manager's office, but at this moment, Manager Zhang suddenly asked him to go in again.Ordinarily, a little Loulou like him is not allowed to enter the office to disturb him at all.Why today...he couldn't figure out what was going on.

In other words, it was because Xu He recognized him that he was let in now, so why didn't he show any sign of knowing him before?When passing by his side, the very calm appearance made Tang Xiaoli start to doubt whether Xu He still remembered him as a person?

Although he didn't understand why things were like this, he always had a bad premonition.The moment his hand was placed on the doorknob, he even felt as if he had touched a switch, and his whole body went through a sudden paralysis.

He couldn't help but took a deep breath before pushing the door open.Fortunately, he adjusted his mood the moment he opened the door, and still had his most familiar smile on his face: "Manager Zhang, are you looking for me?"

Manager Zhang nodded and motioned for Tang Xiaoli to come in first.

After closing the door casually, Tang Xiaoli felt his heart beating uncontrollably, and even his movements became crystal clear.

For a moment, he didn't know how to end, so he could only listen to Xu He standing there awkwardly, trying his best to make himself uncomfortable sitting aside.

But he didn't know that although he tried his best to restrain the expression on his face, he still couldn't hide his stiff expression.

However, Xu He and Manager Zhang obviously didn't care.

"This is the second son of Xu's trading company, Mr. Xu He." Manager Zhang suddenly introduced Tang Xiaoli enthusiastically and said.

Tang Xiaoli was stunned for a moment, not knowing how to face it.

Should he greet Xu He warmly like a good-bye between acquaintances, or should he extend his hand politely and shake hands with strength as if he was meeting him for the first time.

This seemingly inconspicuous matter was infinitely magnified at this moment, and it became the most difficult problem in front of Tang Xiaoli's eyes, leaving him confused and not knowing how to deal with it randomly.

"Hi, my name is Xu He, meeting you for the first time."

"..."

However, Xu He solved the problem for him, stretching out his hand towards Tang Xiaoli gracefully, with a perfect smile on his face.

Tang Xiaoli also smiled, and hastily stretched out his hand to hold Xu He's hand: "I'm Tang Xiaoli."

Hands feel a little cold...

Xu He just nodded his head very officially, still smiling very gentlemanly, and motioned Tang Xiaoli to sit down in a very friendly manner.

Tang Xiaoli was a little dazed at such a perfect so-called "first" meeting.

Xu He's reaction...was too impeccable.

Even when I was in a trance, I really thought that they were just meeting each other for the first time. They were strange and distant from each other, but they were not lacking in friendship.

Although, these were all within his expectation, Tang Xiaoli never expected such a polite Xu He.There was a distant and polite smile on that handsome face, etiquette and perfection.Xu He's smile didn't even have any affectation, as if things were supposed to be like this.

But for Tang Xiaoli, it has become the most unspeakable discomfort... Whether it is really not remembering, or fake not remembering, there is one thing Tang Xiaoli can be sure of, that is... It seems that Xu He, He really wanted to forget that there was a person named Tang Xiaoli who existed before...

Tang Xiaoli sat beside Xu He, but subconsciously rubbed the corner of his clothes with his hands.I didn't feel it just now, but looking at it up close now, Xu He has really changed. He has become more handsome, more attractive, and more intimidating than before.

He has carried this little trick since he was a child, and he still doesn't let it go.Whenever he felt awkward, consciously or subconsciously, it would always be like this. Right now, he was very nervous, as if he was waiting for a trial.

"Little Tang, are you interested in going to a big company to develop and show off?" Zhang Jing said with a smile.

Tang Xiaoli gave an obvious pause: "Manager, what do you mean by these words?" Could it be that you want to fire him...

Other than that, Tang Xiaoli couldn't think of anything else.

"Oh, don't get me wrong." Manager Zhang also seemed to realize that his questioning method seemed a little strange, so he hurriedly explained, "I'm not trying to fire you, but I'm just saying that you are very capable and down-to-earth. Let's It wasn't that business before, you did a pretty good plan." Manager Zhang hastily praised a few words without hesitation.

Hearing this, Tang Xiaoli felt relieved: "...Thank you, manager."

"Don't be polite to me. The reason why I asked you to come today is mainly because Mr. Xu knows heroes with his eyes. I hope you can go to his company to help."

"...!"

Manager Zhang was just surprised when he saw Tang Xiaoli, but he didn't look very happy, let alone intend to answer, which was quite surprising.

Seeing that Tang Xiaoli refused to answer for a long time, he was afraid that the matter would not work out, so he hastened to say: "Xiaoli, this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. How many people are overwhelmed by this opportunity, wishing that even a little bit of it would end up in the end." No, now Mr. Xu is willing to let you help him, how lucky you are at this time, listen to me, this opportunity is not to be missed."

Xu He didn't make a sound all the time, but silently picked up the tea in his hand, and blew lightly, blowing away the curling white mist from the teacup.

"..." It's not that Tang Xiaoli didn't want to answer, nor did he intend to whet his appetite, but these things happened too fast and too suddenly, which made him unable to figure it out clearly, let alone why Xu He did this.

Since they are already pretending to meet for the first time, why bother, shouldn't they just pretend not to know each other all the time, mom, why...invite him to his company, bow your head and look up? !

In this way, passive, he was unprepared and somewhat caught off guard.

Manager Zhang was also patiently waiting for Tang Xiaoli's answer.

For a while, no one in the office spoke anymore.

Xu He took a shallow sip of tea, and when he put down the teacup, he frowned slightly impatiently.

Manager Zhang saw all of this tiny movement, and this slight movement was a bit extraordinary.

He naturally knew that Xu He's time was precious, and he seemed a little impatient to wait!

"Xiao Li, let me tell you the truth. Although you are the person introduced by the chairman, my company is also going to open for business. Those who live in business can't afford to support idlers. , Of course I am not targeting you, think about it, my company itself is small, and your business obviously overlaps with others, so layoffs... that is essential."

Hearing the sound, Xu He glanced sideways at Tang Xiaoli slightly, and saw that his expression was complicated, so his brows eased slightly.

"...However, if you are really laid off like this, it is difficult for me to explain to my superiors. Therefore, when I heard that Manager Xu is short of manpower, I will think of you first, and I will strongly recommend you. That's why Manager Xu is willing to nod." Manager Zhang was a little anxious when he spoke, obviously he couldn't bear Tang Xiaoli's exhaustion, he was afraid that Xu He would repent, and he was even more afraid that Tang Xiaoli would disagree, so there was something in his words, obviously he meant If Tang Xiaoli doesn't agree, don't do it here either.

After finishing speaking, Tang Xiaoli had been restless but unexpectedly calmed down.

He simply convinced himself that it was just that the manager had no choice but to lay off staff because he wanted to lay off staff, and then Li Bao happened to recommend it to Xu He's company.

Although, thinking this way made him stop thinking about it, but there was still some bitterness in his heart. He couldn't figure out why Xu He could forget him so completely... Or, he wanted to forget him so completely.

"Little Li, what do you mean?"

Tang Xiaoli suppressed the discomfort in his heart, and said with a regular smile: "Of course I understand what the manager means. Of course I am willing to go for such a good opportunity."

Of course you want to go? !With his current capital, he has no conditions to refuse. Even if there is a fire pit in front of him, he still has to move forward. Otherwise, he is afraid that he will not even be able to pay the community management fee next month, let alone earn a living.

Then, as soon as the voice fell, it was obvious that Manager Zhang felt relieved.

"Manager, if I don't have anything to do, I'll go out first." Tang Xiaoli felt that he should be quiet now, at least not to make himself look more embarrassed when he saw Xu He again.

Manager Zhang was about to speak and nod.

However, Xu He, who had been silent all this time, suddenly said, "Then you can clean up, and leave with me in a while, don't come tomorrow, just go to work at my place."

"..." Tang Xiaoli was a little startled.

Xu He drove Tang Xiaoli in his car, and instead of taking him to the company, he found a good Chinese restaurant instead.

Finding a private room, Xu He ordered a few dishes.

"I'm hungry, have a meal with me first." Xu He took off his shirt and loosened his tie.

Tang Xiaoli sat opposite, looked at Xu He, but didn't know what to say.

He couldn't figure it out, what was Xu He thinking now?What are you thinking?

Xu He didn't care about Tang Xiaoli's probing eyes at all. Seeing that the food was served, he put some food in Tang Xiaoli's bowl, and then ate it by himself.

"Xu He..." Finally, Tang Xiaoli shouted out.

Xu He's eating movements were a one-stop meal, without any echo, but he just ate dully.

"I, I don't know if you really don't remember me, or something else..." Tang Xiaoli said slowly, and his hand holding the chopsticks became tighter and tighter: "But, I still want to say sorry to you , even if it is a few years late."

Xu He put down his chopsticks and gulped down water: "I remember you."

Tang Xiaoli was shocked by those few short words, he never expected Xu He to admit it so easily.

"I'm sorry, I'll accept those too." Xu He said decisively, obviously impatient to listen to Tang Xiaoli's words: "It's been so long, who is right and who is wrong, it would be too boring to mention it today Yes, don't you think so?"

Tang Xiaoli looked at Xu He and said it very naturally, even as if it didn't matter.

However, the more he behaved like this, the more uneasy Tang Xiaoli felt, and the knot in his heart was uncomfortable. He felt that he owed Xu He a sincere explanation.

He didn't want to procrastinate any longer, the four years... had already delayed a lot of his youth, and made him lose a lot, so he didn't want to be concerned about these things anymore.

He just said what he should say, and God decided the rest.

"Xu He, I didn't mean to hide it from you four years ago. Back then I had a mission..."

"Well, I know it all, and I heard it later, you are a policeman, or a very popular one, an undercover agent!" Xu He said with a bit of a joke, but he just put his hand under the table, but he didn't know Jue clenched into a fist.

"You know?"

"Of course, otherwise, do you think I would talk so much with you here?" Xu He spoke sincerely without any hesitation.

Unexpectedly, Tang Xiaoli still seemed to have taken a reassurance, and he gradually felt relieved.

"But, having said that, why didn't you want to contact me these years?" Xu He seemed to say casually, but only he knew how angry he was.

"..." Tang Xiaoli's complexion changed slightly, he hesitated for a while, but he still said sincerely: "Four years ago, I was seriously injured, and I have been receiving medical treatment abroad, and I only came back recently."

"En." Xu He nodded, and took a mouthful of food: "Have you found a place to live?" Xu He didn't want to hear, so he changed the subject.

"I've found it." Tang Xiaoli also understood that with his current status, perhaps to Xu He, he would be just an ordinary friend four years later, or even less.

……

He kept looking at Xu He and even hoped to hear him, talk about his topic of the past four years, let him know more, at least not be so strange.

However, it didn't happen in the end, and Xu He seemed unwilling to mention it more.

Can't help but sigh slightly.

But fortunately, he felt a lot of comfort in his heart. At least he told Xu He what he should say and what he should not say. Although it was a bit late, at least he had explained clearly.

Whether he really understands it or not, whether he believes it or not, he has a clear conscience.

The heart knot was opened, and the whole person felt a lot more relaxed.

For Xu He, people also gradually relaxed, not as nervous as before.

During the period, although there was still some awkwardness, but fortunately nothing went wrong, and the atmosphere was not bad.Later, Xu He left first because of temporary errands.He just asked Tang Xiaoli to report to the company tomorrow.

When Tang Xiaoli got home, he realized that he was a bit overdrawn and exhausted physically and mentally, but fortunately he said it, his burden was not so heavy, and he could sleep well tonight.

As for other things, he didn't want to think too much.It was beyond his expectation that they could still be friends.

"Why did you come back so early and didn't say a word, I asked Aunt Wu to give you extra food?" Xu Ran was walking in the garden of his home with a dog in a tracksuit.

"No, I've already eaten." Xu He had a rare trace of fatigue on his face.Knelt down and scratched their dog's belly: "...I saw him today." Xu He said slowly.

Xu Ran immediately understood who he was talking about, but didn't make a sound.

"I can see that he is very nervous." Xu He lowered his head and couldn't see his face clearly: "He said a lot. He said that the reason why he didn't contact him in the past four years was because he was seriously injured. He rested for four years." Here, Xu He smiled unconsciously, with a hint of self-deprecation: "Do you believe it?"

Xu He looked up at Xu Ran and asked.

"What do you think?"

"I think such an unreasonable excuse is ridiculous, and he really told me." Xu He said slowly, his tone was obviously a little stiff.

"What if it's true?"

"..." Xu He smiled.

"So you're going to continue with your so-called plan?"

"..." Xu He didn't answer.

Xu Ran led the dog away, and when passing by Xu He, he just sighed slightly: "You are playing with fire, don't end up burning yourself."

The author has something to say: Xu He, you are awkward~