Gu Qingqing and Fu Jue arrived at the dining area, which was an open-air dining area. Each area was divided into sections by bamboo that was over a meter tall, and each section was about twenty square meters in size, which could accommodate about ten guests.
The dining table and chairs are made of wood, giving people a sense of closeness to nature.
Not far away, there is a clear stream where many koi and turtles live.
They are swimming freely in the water, sometimes eating fish food, sometimes nibbling at their companions with their mouths.
There's also a small wooden bridge about four or five meters long over the river. Standing on it and looking down at the koi and turtles in the river would be quite a picturesque experience.
A gentle evening breeze rustled the bamboo leaves; the environment was indeed very pleasant.
Several male staff members were pushing a food cart over, which contained ingredients and cooking utensils for Korean barbecue, as well as various ingredients for hot pot, including duck blood curd and duck intestines, lamb rolls and beef slices, and vermicelli.
They left everything on the table and then left. The waiters only said "Hello, guests, please enjoy your meal and let us know if you need anything" the whole time.
They were polite and courteous, and never gave the guests a second glance or tried to pry into their privacy.
This meal can be considered a buffet, requiring Gu Jin and the others to cook.
"This is such a feast, it must be delicious." Seeing all the ingredients on the table that she loved, Gu Qingqing felt the love that Gu Jin and the others had for her.
They always took such good care of her, choosing the best and most expensive food and supplies that she would like.
They won't refuse even ingredients they don't like to eat.
Just as Gu Jin and his group were about to start cooking, a considerable commotion arose in the dining area next door.
"The voices next door sound familiar; they seem to be the Gu siblings."
"It really is Gu Qingqing and the others!"
Dong Shu and Zhai Wan'er leaned against the bamboo fence, watching Gu Qingqing and the others through the gaps.
When she saw Fu Jue in person, Zhai Wan'er's eyes lit up, and she sweetly called out, "Mr. Fu."
"What are you all doing here?" Gu Qingqing suddenly had a bad feeling.
“What a coincidence that we chose the same resort for our vacation.” Zhai Wan’er flashed her most gentle and beautiful smile.
"Hello, Mr. Gu, Mr. Fu." Zhai Shaolin and Dong Shu greeted them through the gaps in the fence.
"Hello." Gu Jin replied with a faint smile.
Fu Jue didn't speak, but nodded politely.
"Hello, Qingqing." An Susu, who suddenly appeared, raised her hand to greet her.
The bamboo fence is quite high, about 1.8 meters. Boys who are 1.8 meters tall can barely see what's happening on the other side, while girls can only see what's happening next door clearly if they stand on a chair.
However, one can still barely see the figures and outlines of others on the other side through the gaps in the fence.
"Sister Susu, so you're here too." Upon seeing An Susu, Gu Qingqing understood the reason for this chance encounter.
It must have been An Susu's bad idea that led Zhai Wan'er to use Zhai Shaolin's influence to find the hot spring resort where she and Fu Jue had arrived in such a short time.
"Yes, Qingqing, I came here to play too. Duan Shao invited me, and I wouldn't be a good friend if I didn't accept."
"I didn't expect you to be at this hot spring resort too. I was going to call you to ask, but I couldn't get through to you and you didn't reply to my messages. I was really worried about you."
An Susu's words implied that Gu Qingqing didn't consider her a good friend, even though they had known each other for several years, she hadn't invited her to a hot spring resort vacation.
The fact that she couldn't get through on the phone and wasn't replying to messages was a veiled criticism that Gu Qingqing was disrespectful and impolite.
"Sister Susu, you and Young Master Duan have such a good relationship. I really envy you for having so many male friends. You always have someone to ask you out and accompany you wherever you go. I don't have your childhood sweetheart and Young Master Duan. I can only come on vacation with a few brothers, which is why it's inconvenient to bring outsiders. Sister Susu, please don't mind."
Gu Qingqing walked to the fence and started confronting them directly.
Seeing that An Susu was quite bold tonight, bullying her in front of so many people, she decided to retaliate without hesitation.
"What are you saying? I don't understand." An Susu shook her head, looking completely bewildered and innocent.
"Gu Qingqing, what nonsense are you talking about!" Duan Jinxun understood what she was saying and stepped forward to reprimand her.
An Susu has many male friends? How come he didn't know? She must be jealous of Susu and bullying her.
"Huh? What nonsense did I say? Is it wrong to tell the truth?" Gu Qingqing tilted her head, also pretending to be innocent and pitiful.
She really didn't expect that in just half a month, An Susu and Duan Jinxun would have such a good relationship.
As expected of the female lead in the book, who has the protagonist's halo, her luck is unbeatable.
"Qingqing, did I do something wrong? Is that why you're treating me like this? I'm sorry, it's all my fault. I won't say anything anymore." An Susu's eyes were filled with tears, which came easily.
"Gu Qingqing! You're not allowed to bully Susu!" Duan Jinxun shouted angrily, his face flushed red as if he wanted to devour someone.
He reached out and hugged An Susu, comforting her, "Susu, don't be sad. It's not your fault. It's all Gu Qingqing's fault for targeting you! You're better off without a friend like that."
"Hey Duan, how long has it been since you cleaned your stinky mouth? Do you want me to clean it for you? You dare to bully my sister! Are you looking for a beating?" Gu Mu was pouring drinks, but when he heard Duan Jinxun and An Susu's words, he was so angry that he was furious.
He rushed over and slammed his fist heavily on the fence, startling An Susu so much that her face turned pale and she took a step back.
Even though she was separated by a fence and knew the boxer couldn't hit her, she still felt scared. Besides, she had to put on an act; men love to protect weak and pitiful girls.
"It's so scary, please don't hit me, Mr. Gu Mu, I was wrong, I really know I was wrong, please don't hit me."
"Susu, don't be afraid. I will protect you and I will never let them bully you." Duan Jinxun comforted her by holding her in his arms, feeling sorry for her being bullied by the Gu siblings.
He had heard her say before that Gu Qingqing often bullied her, for example, by forcing her to wear old clothes and shoes, which caused her to be ridiculed by her classmates.
Gu Qingqing even forced her to use old skincare and makeup products, causing her to have allergic reactions and develop bumps on her face.
Moreover, An Haonan was Gu Qingqing's savior, but last time he beat her up over a trivial matter and she ended up in the hospital.
"Qingqing, don't be afraid, your second brother will protect you." Gu Mu also hugged her, and Gu En ran over and stood in front of her.
As expected, An Susu was not at ease. Her words were aimed at her sister, and she even framed her sister, trying to ruin her reputation in front of everyone.
"What are you doing? Stop messing around, I'm hungry." Zhai Wan'er spoke up to stop the situation from getting worse.
Although she enjoyed seeing Gu Qingqing and An Susu at odds, and looked forward to the day when these two fake besties would tear each other apart and fight to the death.
"Yes! It's just a misunderstanding, everyone, don't take it seriously. We're all friends, just joking around." Dong Shu also stepped forward to act as a peacemaker.
She also noticed the conflict between Gu Qingqing and An Susu. Their relationship was just so-so, but it wasn't like the rumors that Gu Qingqing liked to bully An Susu. In her opinion, An Susu was the one who smiled but hid a knife, sweet-talking but ruthless.
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