Chapter 58

Although everyone knew in their hearts that someone would take the first action, they did not expect that person to be Cheng Fubai.

Cheng Fubai usually gives people the impression of being introverted and harmless.

He is about 1.8 meters tall, likes to wear casual clothes, has a clean and fair appearance, soft facial features, wears gold-rimmed glasses, and occasionally speaks in a literary style.

He seems like the kind of herbivore man who's not good at taking the initiative.

And he clearly seemed to like Xue Jianxing more before...

Xu Shishi glanced at Xue Jianxing.

Xue Jianxing, however, looked at Qin Su.

Jin Xiao scratched his head: "What are university libraries like?"

"Huh?" Qin Su asked, puzzled. "Shouldn't you be in college at 19?"

Jin Xiao: "I took a year off from high school for training, so I only started university this fall."

Qin Su: "Then what are you doing on this dating reality show? Is it a summer job?"

Jin Xiao hesitated for a moment, then turned to ask the production crew, "Is it okay to say?"

The staff member nodded off-camera.

Jin Xiao then grinned and said, "My boss sent me here. He said the team has spent so much money, so I need to come out and make some money quickly."

He then asked Qin Su, "Did you sign up? Why did you participate in this program?"

Qin Su: "I mainly think this show is very promising and I believe it will definitely become popular, so I'm using the show to promote my company."

Jin Xiao casually asked, "What's your company called?"

Qin Su: "Peony Foods".

"Oh, oh, peony..." Jin Xiao replied halfway, then suddenly realized what he meant and raised his voice in surprise, "Peony food?"

The guests were all taken aback, and even Gu Chiyan, who usually had very little expression, showed a hint of surprise on his face.

Despite the seemingly common and rustic name of Mudan Foods, this brand is a national household name, known to everyone.

If Qin Su mentions other brand names, some people might not have heard of them, but if she mentions Peony Foods, everyone knows it.

The observation room and the live chat immediately exploded.

Xiang Shuangshuang exclaimed in surprise: "Qin Su's family actually sells peony-themed food products?"

Shi Yi: "The production team is amazing. They kept such a big story a secret until now."

Zhang Wenyan was relatively older and knew more. He turned to Tan Ling and smiled, "Teacher Tan, you were a spokesperson for Peony Foods a few years ago."

Xiang Shuangshuang: "Wow, really?"

Zuo Fei: "Is that so?"

Tan Ling looked on with a look of reminiscence and said with emotion, "Yes, as a spokesperson at the time, I received several boxes of food from them, which were really delicious."

Zuo Fei: "Before I returned to China to participate in the competition, I was training abroad. All the international students around me loved Mudan Foods. It's the homesickness of those who have been away from home."

"I thought Qin Su was joking when she said she was a young lady, but it turns out I'm the clown myself," Xiang Shuangshuang complained.

[My whole family was shocked! Qin Su is actually the daughter of the owner of Mudan Foods.]

I was mixing noodles with peony sauce when I suddenly froze.

At first, I thought she was just one of those rich kids from an ordinary company... It's unbelievable that a heiress of this caliber would participate in a dating reality show.

[Suddenly I realize how career-driven she is; I, a lazy bum, feel ashamed.]

Jin Xiao was dumbfounded: "Does your company even need advertising?"

Qin Su: "Of course, national brands also need to keep up with the times and embrace new trends."

She made a gesture of falling down and said seriously, "Otherwise, we will be abandoned by the times sooner or later."

Gu Chiyan listened from the side, and a thought suddenly occurred to him.

No one on the show knew that the reason he, as a second-generation rich kid, still wanted to start his own business was because he felt that the family business was outdated.

It may not be obvious now, but if we don't reform and innovate, we will eventually be eliminated by the market.

He started his own business partly to expand his own business empire, and partly to find a suitable entry point to restructure his family's business.

In this respect, Qin Su actually shared the same idea as him.

Beside the chair, out of everyone's sight, the cat system jumped onto Qin Su's lap and meowed: "Su Su, we have detected a significant fluctuation in Gu Chiyan's emotions."

Qin Su curled her lips into a smile: "As expected, no one can refuse someone who shares the same ideals."

The cat tilted its head, seemingly knowing Qin Su well: "Will Su Su take over the family business later?"

Qin Su said, "Of course, the original owner's wish was for lots and lots of love. Do you think I'd just be limited to a few guests on a dating reality show?"

The more room she has to maneuver, the more she will gain.

The cat thought for a moment: "Should we take some time to visit the original owner's parents?"

"Next week, I think." Qin Su recalled some chat logs on her phone. "There seems to be some kind of charity gala next week, and I'm going with my family."

The cat wagged its tail and lay down reassured.

The group chatted and guessed each other's professions and ages on the terrace for more than two hours before returning to their rooms to wash up.

Qin Su was the first to take a shower, and after she came out, she did her skincare routine in front of the mirror.

Xu Shishi was the second to come out of the bathroom and sat down next to someone to apply a face mask.

She stole a few glances at Qin Su, feeling a pang of bittersweet envy.

She has seen the difference between many people before and after removing their makeup, and knows that there are actually very few naturally beautiful women in this world.

A large proportion of beautiful women need to enhance their appearance through makeup, cosmetic procedures, and clothing.

For example, she herself has sparse eyebrows and pale, bloodless lips when she doesn't wear makeup. In order to look energetic and beautiful, she has to wear makeup every day before going out.

But Qin Su is now completely without makeup, yet she still has rosy lips and white teeth, long eyelashes, and doesn't even need to groom her eyebrows.

Looking at her from this distance, she truly appears as beautiful as jade and snow, breathtakingly gorgeous.

What's even more remarkable is that her hair is still thick and black.

Xu Shishi, whose hair was thinning day by day, glanced at it again and again, thinking sourly, "Maybe this is the difference between a great beauty and an ordinary beauty."

She had just withdrawn her stolen gaze when Qin Su suddenly spoke up: "Shishi."

Xu Shishi was startled and sat up straight guiltily: "What's wrong?"

Qin Su took a bag from the dressing table and handed it to her: "Here, a thank you gift for switching cooking orders with me yesterday."

Xu Shishi was a little confused: "For me?"

Qin Su: "Otherwise what?"

Xu Shishi took it and opened it to find a makeup set from a major brand.

She works in the beauty and fashion industry and knows these things inside and out, knowing that the gift box costs five figures.

A strong flutter of excitement flashed in her eyes, but she still closed the gift box and refused, saying, "This is too expensive, let's pass."

After applying the last layer of lotion, Qin Su turned to look at her and asked, "Don't you like it?"

Xu Shishi: "I like it, but..."

Qin Su interrupted her: "If you like it, it's worth it. Take it."

She smiled slightly and said slowly, "Whether a gift is valuable depends on the giver, but whether it's worthwhile depends on the recipient. What do you think?"