Dozo America

"Julia!" Zhen Fan knocked on the door of Annie's house, and it was Julia who opened it. Zhen Fan said hello, walked in, and nodded toward Annie who stood up inside, "Annie!"

"Zhen, sit down. What do you need? Tea?"

Annie remembers that Zhen Fan likes to drink tea.

"Thank you!" Zhen Fan nodded.

Annie went to pour tea, and Zhen Fan said to Julia: "It's time, go to my house!" Then he called to Annie: "Hey, Annie, I've prepared dinner for you, let's go together!"

"Claire hasn't come home yet!" Anne shook her head regretfully, "I'm going to pick her up later."

"We're ready for her too!" Zhen Fan said hurriedly, "We'll be together when Claire comes home."

A smile appeared on Annie's face. To be honest, she really wanted to go to Zhen Fan's house to chat and talk. It felt a bit scary to be at home alone. Plus Julia, Annie now likes the feeling of being surrounded by people, even if it's not for

For myself and for Claire, it would be great if she had a younger brother or older sister!

Anne was lost in thought.

Several people sat and talked for a while, all centered around Zhen Fan's learning to drive. Julia seemed to like talking about some of Zhen Fan's shortcomings, and she laughed unscrupulously, which made Annie laugh non-stop too.

Well, this is a common problem among women. Gossip lengthens the tongue.

Zhen Fan also talked about Julia's rigidity and described her as a nun in a convent. At this point, Julia frowned and said that Zhen Fan had no manliness. That look made Anne couldn't help but

laugh.

The purpose of the two of them is to make Anne happy, so this can be regarded as a small tacit understanding between the two of them.

After talking for a while, Annie stood up and looked at her watch.

"I have to pick up Claire, school is over!" Annie said, smiling apologetically at Zhen Fan, "I'm sorry, Zhen, sit with Julia for a while, I'll be back soon!"

"Be careful on the road and don't be in a hurry!"

Zhen Fan watched Annie go out and warned her.

Annie closed the door and turned around, her eyes turning red.

"You are really good at acting!"

Zhen Fan walked Annie to the door, closed the door and turned to walk towards the living room. When he saw Julia smiling at him half-smilingly, the corners of her mouth turned up.

"Of course, who told me to have a Hollywood star girlfriend? But you are not bad either!"

Zhen Fan responded not to be outdone.

"How to say?"

Julia looked at him with interest.

"Because you have a friend with good acting skills like me!" Zhen Fan smiled and sat next to Julia, picked up the tea and took a sip, "You can see it too?"

"It's so obvious, why can't I see it?" Julia glanced at Zhen Fan with some disdain, "I think I have to spend more time with her, poor Annie!"

"I mean, have you seen the true nature?" Zhen Fan put down the tea cup and spread his hands, "Because of Thomas? I knew there would be problems with the original decision. It's just..."

Julia glanced at him curiously, shook her head and smiled: "What does this have to do with you? Thomas must have a reason for not going home, but I don't know if this reason is good or bad for Anne!"

"Want to know the result?"

Zhen Fan blinked at her.

"Stop being mysterious and tell me! What's the reason?"

Julia patted Zhen Fan's thigh, which surprised him. Julia rarely made such outrageous moves. Most of the time, she behaved like a quiet girl.

"Surprised you?" Julia smiled at Zhen Fan.

She did it on purpose, Zhen Fan realized it immediately and shook his head helplessly.

"Julia, maybe what I said is wrong, but I have a hunch that Thomas must have a lover." Zhen Fan thought about it for a moment and then said it seriously.

In fact, when Anne took Claire home that day, he quietly helped Thomas deduce it. After Thomas's fortune was changed, although some of the deductions were blurred, the general trend was still correct.

Yes, Thomas committed suicide.

It's probably an additional consequence of Zhen Fan's change of luck.

"Are you a master of prophecy?"

Julia didn't take Zhen Fan's words seriously. She had never seen the dramatic scene where Zhen Fan changed Thomas' luck, so she didn't know Zhen Fan's ability at all.

"I hope I'm wrong!"

After hearing what Zhen Fan said, Julia didn't look very good, and both of them lost interest in talking. After sitting quietly for a while, they heard the sound of the door opening.

"Uncle Zhen!"

As soon as the door opened, Claire flew to Zhen Fan's side, hugged Zhen Fan's waist tightly, arched her little face, and giggled.

"I want beef stew with potatoes!"

This snack foodie.

The little guy is indeed a happy nut. He makes everyone laugh when he speaks.

"Okay, Claire, I've prepared something better than beef stew with potatoes today, let's go together!"

"Uncle Zhen is a good man!"

Claire immediately and seriously labeled Zhen Fan a good person.

Seeing her acting like a little adult, the three of them laughed again.

"Okay, ladies, do we still have to make our little princess wait?" Zhen Fan laughed loudly, hugged Claire and walked out the door.

"Let's go!"

Julia followed Zhen Fan.

Annie followed Julia and watched Claire smiling happily in Zhen Fan's arms. The two of them seemed to be whispering. The smile on Claire's baby-fat face made Annie really feel at ease.

"Is this like a family?"

An idea popped into Annie's mind.

She was soon frightened by her own thoughts. She sighed softly and walked out.

The dinner was sumptuous, including hot and cold dishes, as well as high-quality fruit wine brewed by Zhen Fan.

Claire couldn't wait to climb up the table and watched eagerly as Zhen Fan handed out plates and spoons.

"Can we start now, Uncle Zhen?"

The plates and spoons were placed in front of Claire, and she couldn't wait to speak out.

"Claire, don't forget our prayers!"

Anne stopped Claire's eagerness in time.

"All right!"

Claire's eyes were watery, and she glanced at Zhen Fan a little aggrievedly, as if she wanted Zhen Fan to make the decision for her, and waited for Zhen Fan to set the tableware.

Anne, Claire and Julia were all saying their pre-meal prayers.

Zhen Fan didn't say anything. Although he didn't believe in God, there was no need to ruin other people's prayers. He sat quietly aside, looking at Julia next to him who looked very serious. He clasped his hands and suddenly felt that this girl

It's really not ordinary beauty, especially when she is quiet and serious.

“…in the name of the Lord Jesus, Amen!”

"Amen!"

"Amen!"

The three young and old women finished their prayers.

"Can I start? Mom!"

Claire pursed her lips and looked at Anne with breathless concentration, which made people laugh.

"Okay, that's it!"

Anne smiled lovingly and touched her head.

Claire cheered, stabbed a piece of steak in front of her with a fork, and couldn't wait to put it on the plate. This was her territory. Seeing her satisfied look, Zhen Fan smiled slightly.

"Zhen, do you have any plans for Christmas?"

Annie had just taken a sip of wine, her face was rosy, and she asked Zhen Fan.

"I haven't thought about it yet!" Zhen Fan shrugged, "This is the first time I will officially celebrate Christmas. You know, we Chinese all like to celebrate the Spring Festival!"

"I know!"

Julia immediately responded.

"Last year during the Spring Festival, Mr. President also sent New Year greetings to all the Chinese people on TV. If you have the opportunity to go to China and experience the Spring Festival in person, it might be very interesting!"

"Of course, the Spring Festival is the most lively, just like your Christmas!"

Zhen Fan nodded, and he really had the idea of ​​taking Julia, Zoe or Kristen to China for a Spring Festival.

"Are you alone?"

This is obviously not what Anne cares about.

"If possible, we can have a lively Christmas together."

Annie asked tentatively. If Zhen Fan could spend the holidays with them, then some conflicts at home would be resolved. At least he would be able to feel happier during Christmas, especially for Claire.

"Uncle Zhen——"

Claire actually stopped chewing, wrapped a mouthful of food, and looked at Zhen Fan eagerly.

"I love spending Christmas with Uncle Zhen."

Zhen Fan blinked at Claire and said with a smile: "Okay, spending Christmas with Claire should be a good experience."

When Annie heard what Zhen Fan said, she suddenly let out a long sigh of relief. Maybe she was just waiting for such a result.

"What do you need me to prepare?" Zhen Fan looked at Annie, "You know, I don't understand at all. If you want me to do something, just say it!"

"Of course!" Anne smiled immediately, "We need the cakes you baked and some of your Chinese food. We will have turkey, fruit, smoked ham, salmon, pudding... and of course steak.

"

"It seems that I am very relaxed!" Zhen Fan smiled, "But in the past two days, I saw roasted suckling pig for sale in the store. If possible, leave this to me. I will make a roasted suckling pig myself!"

"If this is the case... of course it would be best!"

Anne smiled. Roast suckling pig was rarely used in ordinary households, but Zhen Fan mentioned it, so leave it to him. Anyway, no one can say no to the delicacies he makes.

"God, I want to be with you!"

Julia couldn't help but sigh!