The white rose I picked up cried and said she liked me.

This time, Xu Nian was imprisoned for an exceptionally long time.

It wasn't until spring arrived and flowers bloomed, with a warm breeze blowing through the cracks in the window, that he was freed from his shackles.

Perhaps because she is getting busier with work, Xu Xi spends less and less time at home.

Working long hours every day, I've visibly aged considerably.

She channeled all the pressure from work into endless desires, which she then directed at Xu Nian.

Fortunately, as Xu Nian became more cooperative, her movements gradually became gentler.

Well, actually, she wasn't much gentler.

At least, the villa will no longer echo with men's wails at night.

On the first day of regaining her semi-freedom, the first thing Xu Nian did was rush to the bathroom and take a shower.

Feeling the warm touch of the water flowing over his skin, and looking in the misty mirror at his wounds scabbing over and healing, he breathed a heavy sigh of relief.

Only he knows the hardships he has endured during this period.

Fortunately, all the efforts were not in vain.

If Xu Xi wants to feel safe, regaining his freedom is essential.

For some reason, Xu Nian felt a chill down her spine, as if someone was watching her.

I turned my head, but found nothing.

He muttered a couple of things to himself, but didn't take it to heart.

After all, Xu Xi had already gone to the company, and now he was all alone in the villa.

That evening, Xu Xi dragged his tired body home.

As soon as I opened the door, I smelled the long-lost aroma of food.

Her brows furrowed slightly, and her fists clenched tighter.

"You're back? Wash your hands and have some food."

Xu Nian stepped forward, took off her heavy coat, and hung it on the hanger next to her.

He quickly explained just as the girl was about to get angry.

"Don't worry, I didn't go out. I ordered these groceries online."

As he spoke, he took out his phone and showed Xu Xi his shopping records.

He spent a whole morning figuring out how to buy groceries at the cafeteria.

Fortunately, after placing an order, someone will deliver fresh ingredients to your home, just like a food delivery service.

In this way, he wouldn't have violated the ironclad rule that Xu Xi had set for him.

Xu Xi glanced at the order records on the software before slowly relaxing her clenched fist.

She glared at the man, as if to say: You're smart to know what's good for you.

"Don't cook for me anymore, I can't eat."

She said coldly, pushing the man's shoulder, trying to lead him to the basement.

"Try it, these are all your favorite dishes."

Xu Nian picked the girl up and carried her to the second-floor restaurant.

A hint of displeasure appeared on Xu Xi's usually icy face at the man's resistance.

The moment she saw the table full of delicious food, a glint of light flashed in her eyes, but it vanished in an instant.

Shredded pork with garlic sauce, Kung Pao chicken, twice-cooked pork, and boiled sliced ​​pork—these dishes, all glistening with red oil, were Xu Xi's favorites in the past.

In addition, there are some other flavors of dishes.

Sweet and sour chicken wings, sweet and sour pork with pineapple, salt-baked chicken, savory pancakes...

"If you can't finish it, just have a couple of bites."

Xu Nian handed her a pair of chopsticks and looked at her expectantly.

He carefully read the instructions for all the medications Xu Xi was taking, and in the section on side effects, they all listed loss of appetite as a cause.

No wonder she's so thin.

Looking at the man's expectant eyes, Xu Xi couldn't help but take the chopsticks and taste a few bites of the dishes on the table.

She ate very little; after only a few bites, she put down her chopsticks.

"I'm stuffed."

Immediately afterwards, she eagerly grabbed the man's hand and headed towards the basement.

......

Over the next few days, Xu Nian prepared various delicious dishes for Xu Xi.

Even though Xu Xi only took a few bites each time, he wasted all of his hard work that day.

But Xu Nian still felt that it was all worth it.

He was surprised to find that Xu Xi didn't like spicy food at all.

On the contrary, they have a special fondness for sweet dishes such as sweet and sour chicken wings, candied sweet potatoes, and scrambled eggs with tomatoes.

As a result, more and more sweet dishes began to appear on the dining table.

Honey-glazed char siu, brown sugar glutinous rice cakes, sugar-coated duck... even vegetable soup has two spoonfuls of sugar added.

Xu Nian even learned how to make the famous local dish, Guo Bao Rou (sweet and sour pork), which unexpectedly made Xu Xi eat half a bowl of rice.

"What's the point?"

However, Xu Xi did not seem to appreciate it.

When it comes to food, she seems to prefer...eating people.

Therefore, she never gave Xu Nian a kind look, no matter how hard she worked to prepare the delicious dishes every day.

"You're too thin, eat some more...it'll be more comfortable for me to hold you."

He gently embraced the girl's slender waist and left a kiss mark on her neck.

A hint of autumn light flashed in Xu Xi's eyes, like a drop of clear spring water falling into dried-up stagnant water.

"ill."

She said softly, and then kissed the man's lips.

......

That day, the villa's gate was quietly opened.

The person who walked out was not a cool girl in high heels.

Instead, it was the furtive Xu Nian.

He was wearing a baseball cap, sunglasses, a mask, and a thick coat, completely covering himself up.

If you didn't know better, you'd think it was some top celebrity who was deliberately disguising themselves to avoid being recognized by fans in public.

"Hey handsome, wanna take a taxi?"

A taxi rolled down its window, and the driver leaned out and waved to Xu Nian.

Xu Nian shook her head.

Seeing the taxi reminded him of his unconsciousness that day, and he felt a wave of fear.

The entrance to the villa area faces the entrance to Metro Line 3.

Even outside of peak hours, Line 3 experiences exceptionally high passenger volume.

Two stops after departing from the starting station, the carriages were packed with people, shoulder to shoulder.

Xu Nian followed the crowded people and got off the subway at a bustling station.

There were so many passengers getting off at this station that he was practically pushed out of the subway station.

Standing on the solid asphalt road, he looked up at the massive office building complex in front of him.

Viewed from a distance, this office building complex resembles a giant Rubik's Cube made up of countless geometric blocks, arranged in a staggered yet orderly fashion, like a futuristic city from a science fiction movie.

The enormous glass curtain wall cuts the sunlight into slices, and rows of sightseeing elevators are embedded in it, busily running, filled with white-collar workers in suits and ties.

At the very center of the complex stands a magnificent high-rise building that seems to reach into the clouds.

At its very top, four large characters made of neon tubes gleam brightly.

Sinian Group

This was Xu Nian's first time setting foot here, and he was utterly shocked by the sight before him.

Looking around, the endless skyscrapers all belong to the Sinian Group.

Even the security guards at the entrance stood ramrod straight and imposing, with a fierce look between their brows.

Instead of entering the bustling park, he went into a nearby coffee shop and found an empty seat.

"Hello sir, would you like to order?"

The waiter walked up to him and asked with a smile.

"No need, I'm waiting for someone here."

Xu Nian waved her hand, then realized something and quickly stood up.

"Will it affect your business?"

"It's okay, it's okay."

The waiter smiled slightly, handed Xu Nian a glass of warm water, and asked him to sit down.

This is the most bustling financial district in the city center, surrounded by renowned companies.

It's worth noting that anyone qualified to work as a cleaner here must have at least a university degree.

Therefore, all the businesses operating here keep one principle in mind.

That means you can't offend anyone.

Even if it's just someone dressed simply.

Xu Nian breathed a sigh of relief and quickly thanked her.

He peered out through the coffee shop's floor-to-ceiling windows, searching for a certain figure.

Just then, the chatter from the next table caught his attention.