Chapter 66 66 Waiting for me?

Gu Jingsi replied to the message so seriously that he didn't even know when Jing'an left. He rubbed his swollen temples and made an appointment with Ji Qingzhi for dinner. There was no other way. He already had a lot of work piled up due to the reshoots, so he could only meet over dinner.

"Okay, then you get busy." Ji Qingzhi said and took another sip of the sweet pumpkin porridge.

The days with a boyfriend seem to be no different from before. The only difference is probably that there is someone to report the itinerary to?

Yun Xiangrong didn't know that the two of them had successfully confirmed their relationship. After she finished the work that she was called back for temporarily, she went straight to the Ji family courtyard. Only the dishes cooked by Ji Qingzhi could save her.

"Sure enough, the fat-reducing meals here are better than those outside." Yun Xiangrong said and took another big bite of chicken breast.

"If it tastes good, eat more." Ji Qingzhi couldn't help but curl the corners of her lips when she saw the work photos sent by Gu Jingsi.

"No, you are smiling so charmingly, is there something going on?" Yun Xiangrong suddenly came over.

"Yes, we started dating." Ji Qingzhi nodded and admitted generously.

"I said traveling together would be an accelerator." Yun Xiangrong had an expression that said I knew it.

Ji Qingzhi thought about it, then nodded in agreement with her point of view: "Indeed."

"But it's a bit of a loss to ask Gu Jingsi, after all, he is so busy." Ji Qingzhi is not like others who are willing to be a lazy person and follow Gu Jingsi at all times.

"Even if you're in love, you still need your own space. I think that's okay." Ji Qingzhi said gently.

"I heard that many programs wanted to invite you recently, but you refused them very thoroughly." Yun Xiangrong's tone was full of admiration. With the broadcast of "Delicious Food", Ji Qingzhi's traffic has skyrocketed, and some people even came to her for help.

"These programs are all designed to quickly monetize traffic, which is no different from what Yan Si did back then. Moreover, they are all of the same type, and the audience will get tired of them," Ji Qingzhi analyzed calmly.

"That's true. When you mentioned Zhou Si, I suddenly remembered that she's been having a hard time recently. The artists under her reported her by real name, forcing them to attend improper dinners. Although the hot search was quickly suppressed, it is also true that she was taken away for investigation." If she hadn't mentioned Zhou Si just now, Yun Xiangrong would have almost forgotten about it.

"That's good. She got what she wanted." Ji Qingzhi raised the corner of her lips. Those who didn't listen to her arrangements were hidden by her. Now the people who reported her can be regarded as her "confidants". After all, the resources were given out by her personally.

"That's right. The reputation of the circle has been ruined by such unhealthy trends." Yun Xiangrong looked at Ji Qingzhi with some envy after she said this. To be honest, seeing how happy she is now, she wants to quit the circle.

Yun Xiangrong has been really upset recently. She has been talking non-stop, telling her all the latest news in the circle. No one can resist gossip. Ji Qingzhi even considerately pushed the fruit tea in front of her and said, "Drink some water to moisten your throat."

Lunch at Ji's Restaurant is eaten in turns. At lunch time, the kitchen will make extra portions of the guests' dishes and distribute them to everyone who takes turns to eat.

After Yun Xiangrong finished her fat-reducing meal, Ji Yuanfu in the kitchen also finished his work and came to the backyard to greet her. Yun Xiangrong smiled and said, "Wow, I haven't seen you for a few days. Uncle Ji, you look younger again. Does this count as a happy occasion and a good mood?"

"Didn't you say last time that the soil and water in the Ji family courtyard are good for health?" Ji Yuanfu pretended to be displeased.

"The two are not in conflict." Yun Xiangrong said slowly.

Ji Qingzhi glared at her quietly. This guy really knows how to flatter. She stood up and looked at Ji Yuanfu: "Have all the guests left?"

"Well, Ding Yong is cleaning the kitchen. I plan to let him try it starting next month." Ji Yuanfu said.

"One or two dishes every day, and mark them on the account in advance." Ji Qingzhi thought, those who can accept it can make a reservation, and those who cannot accept it can choose other dishes.

"That's my plan too. This kid is really talented." Ji Yuanfu's tone was full of praise.

"Uncle Ji, has he found an apprentice?" Yun Xiangrong was pleasantly surprised. Doesn't that mean he's one step closer to opening a branch?

"Yes, I've been learning from you for a while." Ji Yuanfu nodded.

"That's good, someone is here to help share the burden." What Yun Xiangrong originally wanted to say was that this craft will have a successor.

"You guys continue, I'll go to the kitchen to take a look." Ji Yuanfu said and turned back into the kitchen. There are some tricks to finishing the kitchen, and I don't know how well Ding Yong has learned them.

"What do you think? Does Uncle Ji object to this?" Yun Xiangrong nodded towards Ji Yuanfu's back as he left.

"No objection. He's actually afraid that I won't fall in love." Ji Qingzhi said calmly. She actually knew his concerns. Regarding this matter, the father and daughter had never talked openly and honestly. Now neither of them was willing to mention Qin Xiaoxiao.

"That's right, and Gu Jingsi has a good reputation." After Yun Xiangrong thought about the fact that they had been in a pure love relationship before, her favorability towards Gu Jingsi increased. He is a famous director in the entertainment industry and has seen all kinds of big scenes. How can people not be surprised that he can be so pure in love.

"It's not a question of whether he has a good reputation or not, but he supports all my choices. He has changed a lot after being discharged from the hospital." Not only her has changed, but also Old Ji. To some extent, Old Ji's accident has changed them all for the better.

"You've changed a lot. I still remember when we first met, you kept frowning whenever I mentioned them." Recalling the past, both of them laughed.

Yun Xiangrong originally wanted to ask Ji Qingzhi to go eat hotpot together in the evening. She heard from her assistant that there was a hotpot restaurant near where she lived where people could sing in a private room while eating. Yun Xiangrong was very excited. Although she had good acting skills, she was tone-deaf, had a strong addiction to singing, and liked to be a microphone tyrant, so she only sang with people she was familiar with every time.

"I have an appointment tonight." Ji Qingzhi said hesitantly.

"It's my fault. I forgot that you were a newly-united couple and were in the middle of a passionate romance. Let's do it next time. Today, my assistant and I will go take a look." Yun Xiangrong expressed her understanding.

Just after seeing Yun Xiangrong off, Gu Jingsi's car arrived at the door. Seeing the figure standing there, a smile flashed in his eyes and he strode over, saying in a gentle tone, "Are you waiting for me?"

Ji Qingzhi originally wanted to explain, but seeing how happy he was, she simply responded vaguely. Sure enough, the people around her laughed out loud with joy. She couldn't help but turn her head away to hide the guilt in her eyes.

"Let's go eat first?" Gu Jingsi had already held her hand while speaking.

"Well, what are we having for dinner tonight?" Ji Qingzhi asked casually.

"Bai Zhu has a friend who opened a hot pot restaurant. Should we give it a try?" Gu Jingsi asked for her opinion?

"Okay." She was actually a little tempted by Yun Xiangrong's hot pot party just now, but she didn't expect that he would also find a hot pot restaurant.

"All the raw materials, even the water, are shipped from Chongqing. They say this is the only way to better restore the taste." On the way, Gu Jingsi introduced to her what he knew.

"Indeed, water quality will also affect the taste." Ji Qingzhi agreed with a look of anticipation in his eyes.

Gu Jingsi knew at a glance that he had found the right store, and he decided to go back and give Bai Hongkai a raise.

Probably because of the opening, the store was doing very well. Bai Hongkai reserved a private room for them in advance and took them in. Ji Qingzhi scanned the code to order the dishes, and when he finally decided on the soup base, he confirmed with Gu Jingsi: "Can you eat spicy food?"

"Not bad." Gu Jingsi said with a lack of confidence.

"Then let's have the double-flavored hotpot, and the spicy hotpot should be medium spicy." Ji Qingzhi said as he started to confirm on his phone.

"Okay." Gu Jingsi did not continue to be stubborn. He really could not eat spicy food.

The biggest problem with eating hotpot is the strong smell. Ji Qingzhi glanced at the clothes on her body and it seemed that she would have to throw them into the washing machine when she got home.

"Would you like to join me in attending my childhood friend's birthday party the day after tomorrow?" After saying this, Gu Jingsi looked at her expectantly. He really hoped that she could integrate into his life.

Glancing at the anticipation in his eyes, she nodded, and at the same time reassured him: "Okay, let's have dinner together with Xiangrong next time." She doesn't have many friends around her.

"Okay, I'll arrange what she likes to eat." Sure enough, Gu Jingsi's eyes lit up. Does this mean that she is not opposed to introducing herself to her family and friends?

"Let's have hotpot. She's usually very busy filming, so she can indulge herself recently since she's free." Ji Qingzhi said with a smile.

"Okay, then is she free next Monday?" Gu Jingsi thought quickly, looking for the most suitable time.

"I'll reply to you after I ask her." Ji Qingzhi shook her head to indicate that she was not sure either.

While the two were talking, the shabu-shabu hotpot was served, followed by the dishes. The ingredients were indeed from their place of origin, and both the spicy and numbing flavors were very authentic. The people who ate them enjoyed it very much, and soon, beads of sweat appeared on Ji Qingzhi's forehead.

Gu Jingsi handed her the milk next to him: "This is to relieve the spiciness, take a couple of sips first."

"No, it will be ready in a while." Ji Qingzhi shook his head and refused. This is the feeling you want when eating hot pot, otherwise it would be a wasted trip.

"Okay." Although Gu Jingsi didn't understand, he fully respected him.

Looking at the red soup base, Gu Jingsi hesitated for a moment, but still tried a bite. Then he was so spicy that he doubted his life. He quickly drank the milk in the cup, and only after finishing the cup did he feel better.

"Don't force yourself." Ji Qingzhi roughly understood his intention, but when it comes to taste, she feels that no one needs to compromise for anyone else, just do what you like.

"Yeah, okay." The spiciness just now made him almost cry, and Gu Jingsi really didn't have the courage to try again.

Ji Qingzhi enjoyed the meal very much. She wiped the marks on the corners of her lips with a tissue and casually applied a layer of lip balm. When she looked up, she saw Gu Jingsi's lips turned red from the spicy food. She couldn't help but pause.