Chapter 30 Chapter 30: Scheming Green Tea From a Vase to Scheming Green Tea...
Xu Qinghu was wearing five-centimeter low-heeled shoes, which made it difficult for her to walk in the orchard. It was almost impossible for her to move the ladder.
He Shengnian's upbringing didn't allow him to turn a blind eye.
Without hesitation, he turned and walked towards the door.
Qiao Wanshu looked at the cherries in her hand. They clearly gave off a pleasant aroma, but it made her feel uncomfortable.
She looked up at Xu Qinghu. She was still staring at the cherries above her head, and seemed unaware of Qiao Wanshu's gaze.
But Qiao Wanshu's impression of her has changed from a competitive vase to a green tea who plays tricks on men.
Before, she didn't take Xu Qinghu seriously. Beauty was not rare in the upper class, and Xu Qinghu posed no threat to her.
But she didn't expect Xu Qinghu to write He Shengnian's name on the date card, nor did she expect that she would agree to the three-person date proposed by the program team. She even asked He Shengnian to help her get things when she knew that she was interacting with He Shengnian.
She did it on purpose.
She didn't want He Shengnian to have any contact with her.
Why?
Qiao Wanshu frowned slightly. For someone like Xu Qinghu who was determined to enter the entertainment industry, why didn't she choose Du Yanting who could protect her, or Gu Jingchen who had fashion resources, but chose He Shengnian instead.
Was it just because they had dated once? Or was there something about He Shengnian that attracted her? Qiao Wanshu had to think more.
"What's wrong?" Qiao Wanshu's gaze lingered for too long, catching Xu Qinghu's attention. "Is there something on my face?"
The moment the two looked at each other, it seemed as if something tacitly understood flowed in their eyes.
Qiao Wanshu shook his head and said calmly, "I thought you would write Xiaoyou's name on the date card."
Such an ordinary sentence caused a huge uproar in the live broadcast room.
[I feel so sorry for You Zhi. I worked so hard to help her win, but in the end, it was nothing.]
[I've been wanting to say this for a while now. Although You Zhi is younger, he's more considerate and gentle than He Shengnian. Xu Qinghu is just confused.]
[I was already a fan of her, but now I'm starting to wonder if I've made a mistake.]
[I've said it before, Xu Qinghu is very scheming. She does things for a purpose, but you still don't believe it.]
"It's my freedom to write whose name I want," Xu Qinghu said with a slight smile. He asked, "Are you concerned that I didn't write You Zhi's name?"
Qiao Wanshu shook his head, "I was just asking casually."
"Because Xiao You helped me win, right?" Xu Qinghu's eyes curved slightly. "So you think I'll invite him?"
Facing her understanding gaze, Qiao Wanshu's heart suddenly jumped. Of course, this was because You Zhi was the only one in the hut who had an obvious liking for her.
She thought Xu Qinghu would seize the opportunity and let the relationship with You Zhi develop naturally, but she didn't expect her to be so thoughtful.
"It wasn't Xiao You who led me to victory, it was me who wanted to win." Xu Qinghu was not affected by her words. "If he wasn't the last one standing, do you think I would have lost?"
She wanted to win, and she would win with anyone. It just so happened that that person was You Zhi.
But it seemed like everyone thought that she won because of You Zhi.
Qiao Wanshu's heart skipped a beat, as if his thoughts were read by those affectionate peach blossom eyes. He subconsciously said, "That's not what I meant. I just wanted to ask for your opinion."
"I will only be loyal to my own feelings," Xu Qinghu said slowly: "When I have a good impression of He Shengnian, I will only choose him."
The look in her eyes was focused and determined, and she did not waver in the slightest because of the audience's rebuke and Qiao Wanshu's suspicion.
Be firm in your heart and be true to your choice. What's wrong with that?
[I suddenly feel that Xu Qinghu is pretty good again. What's going on?]
[+1, if she had chosen You Zhi instead of He Shengnian, it would have been disrespectful to herself and You Zhi.]
[I originally thought she was unreliable, but I didn't expect she was so loyal.]
[It would be better if she was on a one-on-one date with Mr. He. A three-person date is really too explosive and makes everyone feel uncomfortable.]
[This should be the highlight of this season. The live broadcast room is almost over 5 million viewers. It seems the production team has found the key to traffic.]
[This development must have been arranged by the production team. Why is everyone blaming Hulu?]
"Is that so?" Qiao Wanshu felt a little uncomfortable when thinking of He Shengnian's attention to him.
Although she had a good impression of He Shengnian, it was still far inferior to Du Yanting. But when she saw Xu Qinghu was so enthusiastic about He Shengnian, she had the illusion that something that belonged to her was taken away.
It's like it shouldn't be going this way.
Xu Qinghu can interact with Gu Jingchen and have an ambiguous relationship with You Zhi, but he cannot have any connection with He Shengnian.
Qiao Wanshu's keen sixth sense made him realize that something was wrong, but he couldn't tell what was wrong and could only fall silent.
"What about you?" Xu Qinghu asked, "Is there anyone of the opposite sex in the cabin that you're particularly interested in?"
Qiao Wanshu lowered his eyelashes. "I've only known you all for a short time. I need more time to get to know you all."
She would not reveal any of her thoughts until she knew Du Yanting's intentions clearly.
"What about Mr. He?" Xu Qinghu looked into her eyes. "Is there any possibility of development between you two?"
This question immediately made Qiao Wanshu alert. She stared at Xu Qinghu and immediately realized that she wanted her to express her attitude towards He Shengnian.
In this way, she could naturally interact with He Shengnian.
But Qiao Wanshu's purpose of participating in the dating variety show is not to lock on to someone in the early stage and then enter a state of "passionate love".
Even if she wasn't very interested in He Shengnian, she wouldn't say it directly.
She remained calm and said, "I haven't had much contact with Mr. He yet, so I need to learn more about future developments."
Xu Qinghu suddenly realized, "So, compared to other people, you don't have much affection for He Shengnian?"
Qiao Wanshu: “…”
"Is that what you mean?" Xu Qinghu did not stop asking, as if he wanted to get an answer from her so as to decide whether to continue approaching He Shengnian.
Qiao Wanshu's eyes changed color. No matter how she answered, it would be inappropriate.
[Xu Qinghu is so scheming. What does it have to do with her whether Qiao Qiao likes Mr. He or not?]
[It's okay to ask. If Qiao Qiao is sure of her feelings, Xu Qinghu will probably stop contacting He Shengnian.]
[I've been wanting to say this for a while now, Qiao Wanshu has a bit of an ambiguous relationship with everyone, making the other girls in the room feel particularly invisible.]
[If you're interested, then so be it. There's nothing wrong with saying it.]
"It's too early to say that now," Qiao Wanshu shook his head. "I prefer to let things develop naturally."
"Then do you mind my contact with He Shengnian?" Xu Qinghu continued to ask.
Qiao Wanshu looked at her overly delicate and bright face and realized that this was her ultimate goal.
Xu Qinghu didn't care about what she thought of He Shengnian, he just wanted to express his own thoughts.
She likes He Shengnian and she wants to pursue him.
If Qiao Wanshu minds, it means that she has a good impression of He Shengnian and wants to be with He Shengnian.
If Qiao Wanshu doesn't mind, then Xu Qinghu doesn't need to consider her feelings when pursuing He Shengnian. She is approaching him openly and honestly.
Even though Qiao Wanshu felt uncomfortable, he had to pretend to be generous and endure it.
Qiao Wanshu's eyes darkened, she realized that she had always underestimated Xu Qinghu.
This three-person date was not only a deliberate arrangement by the program crew, but also a premeditated plan by Xu Qinghu to take the opportunity to have a private conversation with her.
The situation has developed to the point where she is in a difficult situation.
A faint anger was brewing in Qiao Wanshu's heart. She stared at Xu Qinghu's face and thought she was too ridiculous.
Although He Shengnian is outstanding, he is not someone she can hold on to.
Xu Qinghu is short-sighted. She thinks He Shengnian is the ceiling she can reach at the moment, so she wants to grab him by any means necessary.
Although she thought so in her heart, Qiao Wanshu didn't show it on her face. She thought for a moment and said, "What's the point of you telling me this? Mr. He is an adult and has his own wishes. None of us can influence him."
She cleverly avoided Xu Qinghu's questions, but instead highlighted Xu Qinghu's emotionality and irrationality.
[Qiao Qiao is right, Mr. He’s opinion is the most important.]
What does Xu Qinghu think of He Shengnian? She doesn't think that as long as Qiao Wanshu doesn't fight or compete, she'll get what she wants, right? He Shengnian isn't a fool.
[But, wasn't Xu Qinghu asking Qiao Wanshu's intentions? He would only proceed if she wasn't interested in He Shengnian. She was so ambiguous, and Xu Qinghu couldn't tell what she was thinking.]
Why did Qiao Qiao say it so clearly? He Shengnian just had feelings for her unilaterally, so why not just let it happen?
[I have mixed feelings. I think there's nothing wrong with Qiao Wanshu, and there's nothing wrong with Xu Qinghu either.]
"You're right," Xu Qinghu blinked. "We haven't been in the cabin long. I even came a few days later than you. Everything is still unclear. I just need to consider He Shengnian's feelings."
Qiao Wanshu fell silent after hearing this. She looked at Xu Qinghu's exceptionally bright eyes and wondered if He Shengnian would really like a girl like her?
Without a wealthy family and sufficient vision, the only thing she can show off is her beauty.
Thinking back to the conversation between me and He Shengnian when I first arrived at the cabin, he was calm and steady, and had his own method and logic in doing things. It was clear that he was not a superficial person.
Qiao Wanshu shook his head secretly, thinking that Xu Qinghu had chosen the wrong target.
He Shengnian is so rational that he would never choose a woman who wants to enter the entertainment industry.
Xu Qinghu's cleverness backfired and he was bound to get hurt in the end.
As he was speaking, He Shengnian came back. He strode up to Xu Qinghu and placed the ladder in front of her.
Qiao Wanshu looked at his figure, his eyes flashing.
"Thank you for your hard work." Xu Qinghu immediately took off her high heels, climbed up the ladder barefoot, and picked the fullest cherry on the top.
She waved to He Shengnian and said with a bright smile: "Help me carry the bamboo basket over."
He Shengnian subconsciously held onto the ladder as she climbed up. He waited until she had picked the cherries before saying coldly, "Come down and put them down yourself."
"There are still a few good ones." Xu Qinghu folded his hands and whispered, "Please."
He Shengnian frowned slightly, and Xu Qinghu handed him a cherry, "This is for you."
He Shengnian glanced at her and didn't want the cherry. Xu Qinghu smiled at him again and made a gesture of doing a good deed, "Help me."
He Shengnian didn't say anything else. He picked up the bamboo basket with his other hand and motioned Xu Qinghu to put the cherries in.
Xu Qinghu's eyes curved up, and there seemed to be broken stars flashing in his eyes, his eyes were bright and his teeth were white, sparkling.
She said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "Thank you, He Shengnian."
The man lowered his eyes and still ignored her.
Whenever He Shengnian asked her to come down, she would start making excuses, as if she was certain that He Shengnian would not let go of the folding ladder.
Although he is cold-blooded and ruthless, he has basic manners and will not really put Xu Qinghu in danger.
He Shengnian frowned several times, and in the end, apart from carrying the bamboo basket, he basically ignored Xu Qinghu.
Qiao Wanshu didn't expect things to turn out like this. She seemed to be picking cherries, but in fact she was secretly observing He Shengnian, trying to see from his eyes what he thought of Xu Qinghu.
He was indeed cold and ruthless towards Xu Qinghu, and even very hostile to him.
But he never let go of the folding ladder from beginning to end.
He was afraid that Xu Qinghu would fall down.
His reason and upbringing forced him to consider Xu Qinghu's safety.
But if that was all, why did he hold the folding ladder himself instead of asking for his own help?
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