Xu Nuan was speechless upon hearing the very-much familiar voice. She looked at her phone and gulped in nervousness upon realizing that she had picked up Han Zihao's call and was shouting at him, rather than Gu Zhang.
'How come he always appears at such timings?' she wondered. When she attended the banquet of Grandfather Gu's anniversary, he surprisingly appeared at the right moment and took her to the hospital when she was unconscious.
His timings have been incredible, how come he always finds her in her worse? Every time, she is either drunk or in a fight with someone, very well.
She took a deep breath before speaking, " Mr. Han, Erm...sorry for not recognizing you earlier. I picked the call without checking the caller. Haha" she laughed stiffly while scratching the back of her head awkwardly.
Han Zihao pursed his lips upon hearing her stiff response and asked again, " Who was it that got you so annoyed?" This time he didn't name Yuhan but his face was flashing in his eyes. That man is quite problematic.
Even though he is engaged to Xingren, anyone could tell that he is not interested in her. Moreover, now he even knows Xu Nuan's real identity since Grandfather Gu has announced it in the board of directors meeting. By now, he must be aware that he was supposed to be engaged with Xu Nuan and not Xingren, who was exchanged at Xu Nuan's place.
Xu Nuan didn't pay attention to him asking about Yuhan and responded to his question simply, " Ah, that's nothing. It was just Xingren and Mr. Gu. They called earlier to talk about something. And you called for...?" she trailed off as she asked in hesitation, wondering why he was suddenly calling her.
She was not in her right mind to talk to him. The memories of last night were still haunting her, reminding her of the embarrassing position in which she was in last night.
Han Zihao was relieved upon hearing her response. As long as it was not Yuhan. Changing the topic, he said, " Aren't you hungry? Let's go out for lunch."
" HUH? Lunch? Suddenly?"
Han Zihao didn't wait for long and checked his watch before getting off his chair. He picked up his coat from the chair and walked towards the door with the phone in his hands, " I haven't had my lunch yet. Also, Isn't it lunchtime for you too? Let's eat together."
"Mr. Han, I am not feeling well so I don't-
" I am reaching in fifteen minutes, so wait for me in front of the building," he said and hung up on her, leaving her stunned.
"....."
What just happened? She was trying to avoid meeting him now, but he was coming to her with such a strong force.
She stared at her phone in a daze and covered her mouth in shock, " Damn, since when this stiff man became so smooth?" she murmured in distress while pulling her hair. He didn't even give her time to deny his lunch offer.
She isn't ready to face him. Not Yet!!
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Leaving his office, Han Zihao walked past the secretarial desk, startling Feng Sheng who was in the middle of ordering a lunch box for him.
"Sir, are you going somewhere? I was ordering your lunch-
" I am going out to eat. You can have that." He said while waving at him to not follow him.
Feng Sheng blinked and glanced at his assistant who was also shocked seeing the overly excited Han Zihao. Since the morning, the President who always wears a stoic expression to work was shining like a bright star.
" Secretary Feng, why do you think Sir is acting this way?" The girl asked in confusion, wondering if there is some good news.
Feng Sheng snickered and glanced at her, " It's all because of Love. Love!!" He said dreamily, feeling relaxed that he finally can get some time since Mr. Han will get busy dating.
His face is glowing since he came to the office in the morning, wonder what would have happened yesterday to make him blush like that.
'Something exciting must have happened yesterday to make him glow to this extent.' Thinking about this, he couldn't help but giggle, 'It's gonna be exciting.'
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"Erm...Mr. Han, didn't you say we're going for lunch? Why did you stop the car here?" Xu Nuan asked stiffly while looking around. Rather than going to a restaurant, he stopped the car in front of the park which is near to her office.
Shouldn't they go to a restaurant to eat? What can they get to eat here?
Han Zihao glanced at her and saw her puzzled expressions. He smiled as he unbuckled his seatbelt and said, " We're here for lunch. Let's get out first."
" Oh." Xu Nuan also unbuckled her seatbelt and followed him out.
….
There weren't many people at this time since it was daytime and most of the people were at work. A few people could be seen taking a stroll and some were just sitting around, chit-chatting.
Han Zihao, who was matching her slow pace, noticed her pale and haggard complexion. His lips twitched seeing at how well she takes care of herself. He sighed and led her to a nearby bench, " Let's just sit here."
After settling down, Xu Nuan watched as he pulled out a thermos from the small basket that he was carrying. She assumed that it must be either some snacks or something to eat since they didn't go to the restaurant.
Did he bring her here for a picnic? He could have said so if he wanted to go on one? Well… the weather isn't too hot for that either.
" Here, your lunch." He handed her a bowl in which he poured the congee from the thermos and put the two small-square-shaped transparent containers on the bench which had the stir-fried veggies and pickle to go with it.
Xu Nuan stared at the congee and the veggies in a daze and frowned, " Cognee? Aren't we on a picnic? Who eats congee on a picnic?"
She wasn't even sick, why would she eat such bland food?
Han Zihao raised his brows upon hearing her words. He chortled, " You want to go on a picnic that bad? In this condition?"
"What's wrong with me? I am perfectly fine. Also, aren't we here for a picnic?" She asked in confusion, if not for a picnic then why are we here?
He sighed seeing her acting as if she is fine, " We're here to eat. And congee is the only way to relive the hangover. Have you seen your condition? Your face is pale and colorless. If you don't want to end up in the hospital, then eat this."
" How can you not know how to take care of yourself? How can you drink to get yourself in this condition?" He nagged her while putting the spoon in her hand and gestured to her to eat.
"....."
She pursed her lips and was hoping that he doesn't bring out the other topic that was related to the drinking.
She watched him as he continued to nag her. A warm feeling rushed in her seeing that someone is there to nag her and take care of her. After waking up as Xu Nuan, she was all alone and lonely, however, now there is someone to take care of her.
There is someone who will nag her and worry about her. She is not alone anymore.
She was eating the congee he bought for her while being lost in her thoughts when she heard him say, " Xu Nuan…"
"Hmm?"
Han Zihao looked up and stared into her eyes, " I am still waiting!"
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