Chapter 399: The Impotent Rage of a Single Dog
Gao Min and the others all knew this was the best and safest solution, but...
"Wouldn't this be too much of a bother for you?"
"It's okay. I've been busy filming during the day lately, and sometimes I might not be able to come back even if I film night scenes too late. You really can't bother me."
Before Gao Qiang and his companion could say anything more, Gao Min interrupted, "Since Wanxi has said so, you should stay here. There are guest rooms on the first floor, and everything is ready. I'll take you there to see them first. Xiaolian has been through so much today, she must be tired. Xiaoqiang, can you help her unpack and let her take a shower and get some rest?"
"Pfft..." Ye Wanxi was drinking water when she heard Gao Min's way of addressing Gao Qiang and choked.
Gao Qiang twitched his lips in embarrassment and said helplessly, "Sis, how many times have I told you, don't call me Xiao Qiang."
Gao Min: "...Sorry, I forgot."
Gao Min led Gao Qiang and Qi Xiaolian to a small guest room downstairs. Before leaving, Qi Xiaolian received a good luck charm from Ye Wanxi and held it in her hand like a treasure.
When Gao Min returned after settling the two of them, Ye Wanxi was enjoying the freshly heated chicken soup.
Seeing her approach, he smiled and asked, "Are you hungry? I see there's still some noodles left. I can give you a bowl of chicken soup to cook with the noodles. Just one bowl, not too much, or my brother will be unhappy."
"..."
Gao Min's emotions, which had been building up for a long time, were mostly dispelled by her words. She said, both angry and amused, "You heartless wretch! I've been working like a slave for you every day, doing your laundry and cooking for you, and in the end you even nitpick over a bowl of chicken soup. You really... really make me so angry."
Ye Wanxi chuckled and said, "This isn't just ordinary chicken soup; it's a lovingly made chicken soup that my brother personally cooked for me. Its significance goes far beyond just a bowl of soup; it contains all the love my brother has for me. I'm only sharing a bowl with you because of our friendship, so don't push your luck!"
Gao Min almost laughed out of anger: "Get out of here! Who cares about your bowl of chicken soup? If I really wanted some, wouldn't I be able to make my own? It would be a hundred times better than yours."
Ye Wanxi was completely unfazed by Gao Min's sarcastic remarks, and replied with a particularly aloof tone: "Heh, the impotent rage of a single dog."
Gao Min: "..." Nobody stop her, she just wants to beat this guy to death right now!
Gao Min ultimately failed to realize her grand ambitions. Sitting opposite Ye Wanxi, watching her enjoy her soup, her expression softened, and she whispered, "Wanxi, thank you."
"Hmm?" Ye Wanxi looked up at her in confusion. "Thank me for what?"
"Thank you for being willing to help them."
Gao Min knew Ye Wanxi's rules and that she didn't like strangers staying in her home, but she still took the initiative to let them stay and protect them, all because of Ye Wanxi's sake.
Otherwise, given Qi Xiaolian's condition, even if both families emptied their coffers, they might not be able to persuade Ye Wanxi to come, let alone let her move into their home.
"What nonsense are you talking about?" Ye Wanxi couldn't help but roll her eyes at her. "As long as they're not the worst kind of villains, I'd lend a hand in something like this, let alone since they're your family. How could I just stand by and watch them get hurt and die?"
Gao Min laughed when she heard her say that: "Yes, yes, our Wanxi is the kindest. I will definitely work like a slave to repay you in the future."
"When did I ask you to be my slave? How come I didn't know?"
"I misspoke. What I meant was that you don't need to pay me a salary anymore. You saved Xiaolian's life. I'll give you all my future salaries as compensation. As long as you don't mind me eating and living at your place, I'll stick with you for life. If you do the math, you should be able to save a lot of money. Are you happy?"
"They provide food and lodging, and then expect me to rely on them for life. It feels even scarier than paying you a salary."
Gao Min: "..." Don't be angry, don't be angry, children say the darndest things!
"Forget about the salary. You should save that little bit for your retirement. I'm not some exploitative person; I wouldn't stoop to embezzling your meager wages. But since you put it that way..."
"Um?"
"Your brother and your future sister-in-law may be staying at our house for a while. It's our own house, so I won't charge you rent. Just remember to have them pay for their meals."
Gao Min: "..." Good grief, what am I supposed to say? You really don't suffer any loss, as expected of you!
Despite her complaints, Gao Min knew in her heart that Ye Wanxi had done them such a big favor and hadn't asked for anything in return except for a meal fee, simply because she didn't want them to feel guilty about the money.
After all, how much can two people with two mouths afford to eat?
After drinking the chicken soup, Ye Wanxi went upstairs alone and happily video-chatted with Feng Tianyu.
"Senior Brother, Senior Brother, I drank all the chicken soup that Secretary Guan sent over, not a drop was left, it was so delicious. I heard from Secretary Guan that you made this chicken soup yourself, can I drink it again in the future?"
Looking at the energetic person on the other end of the phone, Feng Tianyu's fatigue subsided somewhat, and he smiled faintly, "If you like to drink it, I can make it for you every day."
"No need, no need. Just drink it occasionally. It'll get boring if you drink it every day." Besides, she didn't want her senior brother to be busy with this every day.
Feng Tianyu didn't press her after hearing her say that, and asked casually, "I heard from A-Shi that you got into a fight on set today?"
"It wasn't a fight, it was a friendly exchange." Ye Wanxi firmly refused to take the blame. "We have a martial arts instructor in our crew, surnamed Wang, we all call him Lao Wang."
Upon hearing this, the first word that popped into Feng Tianyu's mind was: Old Wang, Old Wang next door.
After realizing what he had thought, the corner of his mouth twitched involuntarily, and he continued to listen to Ye Wanxi continue.
"His family supposedly runs a martial arts school. He's been practicing martial arts since he was a child and is quite the martial arts fanatic. Whenever he sees someone with impressive kung fu skills, he wants to spar with them. When the production team officially announced me for the role, many fans of the original novel questioned whether I was up to the task. To appease these fans, the production team said that I was the martial arts director they had specially hired. Because of this, he set his sights on me, and today, as soon as I joined the crew, he dragged me out to spar with him."
Although Feng Tianyu didn't like Ye Wanxi getting too close to other men, he couldn't help but want to tease her because she looked so dejected and pitiful.
"So, did you win or lose in the end?"
"Of course I won!" Ye Wanxi raised her chin, her face full of triumphant pride. "I controlled the entire match, and I dominated him the whole time. I just got a little carried away and accidentally swollen his face."
"..."
(End of this chapter)
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