Chapter 33 Chapter 33: Cold as ice, unable to tell whether it is real or fake...
On Wednesday, He Shengnian and Wen Ruoxi cook together.
Early in the morning, the two came to the kitchen.
"There are so many fresh vegetables in the refrigerator," Wen Ruoxi said in surprise, "Did you bring them all back yesterday?"
"Well," He Shengnian took out the necessary ingredients one by one, "You can use any of these fruits and vegetables you want."
"Okay." Wen Ruoxi followed him to the sink and said with a smile, "You make some soy milk and hot bread, and I'll fry some eggs and bacon, okay?"
He Shengnian naturally had no objection.
Looking at his cold expression, Wen Ruoxi found it hard to imagine him dating two girls at the same time.
"Do we need to buy groceries tonight?" Wen Ruoxi asked, "I see there's still some food in the refrigerator."
"I need to buy some fresh meat," He Shengnian said as he poured the washed ingredients into the soy milk maker. "I'll be passing by the market on my way home from get off work and can stop by. You can just go back to the cabin."
Seeing that he had made all the arrangements, Wen Ruoxi breathed a sigh of relief, "Then I'll be back soon."
He Shengnian nodded.
Soon, other people came down from upstairs one after another.
"Is breakfast ready?" Zhong Zining came to the kitchen door and stared at He Shengnian with burning eyes. "I can even smell the aroma of bread."
"It'll be ready soon," Wen Ruoxi said as she served the fried eggs. "If you're in a hurry, I can make you a sandwich for the journey."
"It's not that urgent," Zhong Zining said, her eyes never leaving He Shengnian. "Mr. He only makes breakfast once a week, so I definitely can't miss it."
Seeing that her attention was on He Shengnian, Wen Ruoxi tactfully stopped talking.
He Shengnian seemed to notice Zhong Zining's overly intense gaze and said calmly, "The bread is ready."
He put the food on a plate and was about to bring it into the dining room when Zhong Zining raised her hand and took it. "Let me do it."
She smiled at He Shengnian and said, "You came back so late yesterday, and you had to get up to make breakfast today. You've worked so hard." Her tone was a little bitter, and it was unclear whether she was complaining or jealous.
He Shengnian lowered his eyes to look at her. Zhong Zining did not avoid his gaze and said meaningfully, "After spending so long together, I finally realized that Mr. He is so popular in the little house."
She had been waiting in the living room yesterday for He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu to come back, but there was no news. It was not until she secretly watched the live broadcast when the production crew was not paying attention that she discovered that he was dating two female guests at the same time.
Although the program team clearly stipulated that in order to maintain the participation of each guest and the authenticity of the program, they were not allowed to watch the live broadcast or search for live broadcast replays online, Zhong Zining would like to use the live broadcast to completely control the situation of the male guest she is interested in if she can find the opportunity.
Zhong Zining was in an extremely complicated mood, but she couldn't show it, so she could only go back to her room and digest it herself.
She came here early today to make sure that he didn't have any feelings for Xu Qinghu.
If he only has feelings for Qiao Wanshu, then as Qiao Wanshu's best friend, she cannot join the competition no matter how much she likes him. But if he has feelings for Xu Qinghu, then she will not be so generous.
He Shengnian didn't respond, but turned to Wen Ruoxi and said, "Do you need help?"
"No need," Wen Ruoxi shook her head, glanced at Zhong Zining, and whispered, "I'm almost done here, you guys go to the restaurant first."
Zhong Zining's intention was obvious; she didn't want to be a third wheel any longer.
However, the others had already gotten up, and the two of them had no chance to communicate alone, so Zhong Zining could only remain silent.
"Good morning," Xu Qinghu came down from upstairs wearing a pink and white shirt and jeans. Her hair was tied into a beautiful high ponytail, and she looked youthful and beautiful. "Everyone got up so early today."
Everyone sitting at the table responded with "Good morning".
Xu Qinghu put the bag in her hand at the entrance, walked into the restaurant and sat down, took the eggs and steamed corn and put them in a bowl.
Wen Ruoxi saw this and asked, "Would you like soy milk or coffee?"
Xu Qinghu raised his eyes and smiled, "Soy milk is fine, thank you Ruoxi."
"Would you like a sandwich?" You Zhi, who was sitting diagonally opposite, asked softly.
Xu Qinghu looked up and met his somewhat shy gaze.
"Thank you," Xu Qinghu handed over the plate, "Just give me half a piece."
You Zhi put the sandwich on her plate and handed it to her again. Xu Qinghu blinked at him with an obvious smile in her eyes.
You Zhi lowered his eyelashes and avoided her gaze.
Seeing that Xu Qinghu had attracted everyone's attention as soon as she arrived, Zhong Zining secretly called her "Fox Charmer" and said with a forced smile: "Hulu, is there any difference between a three-person date and a one-on-one date? I'm quite curious, how do you get along? Don't you feel awkward?"
She said this obviously to embarrass Xu Qinghu.
After all, He Shengnian wrote Qiao Wanshu's name on the date card, and she insisted on intervening between the two of them. Such behavior was absolutely outrageous.
"Really?" Xu Qinghu's gaze fell on her. Not only did he not answer her question, but he sighed, "Then try to get a date card next time. Maybe you can also go on a threesome date, so you don't have to ask me here."
As soon as these words came out, Zhong Zining's face changed immediately. How was this any different from making a big promise in front of others? If she could get a date card, could she still let He Shengnian go out on a date with someone else?
She stared at Xu Qinghu coldly and turned her head away unwillingly.
[It's started again. When will Zhong Zining stop targeting Xu Qinghu? It makes Xu Qinghu feel like he's being unfair to her by dating He Shengnian.]
If she had the guts, she'd try her best to get a date card like Xu Qinghu did. If she can't get one, she shouldn't be sitting here like a pickled fish.
[Why doesn't she question Qiao Wanshu? What's the point of just asking Xu Qinghu?]
[This isn't a big deal. Qiao Wanshu is her best friend, so of course she's going to talk about sisterhood. But Xu Qinghu is different. She doesn't have the status of a rich lady, nor does she have a respectable job. If she gets the chance to step on someone, she'll definitely not let it go.]
[Although I don't like Xu Qinghu, Zhong Zining is even harder to judge.]
Xu Qinghu was in a hurry, so after finishing his breakfast as quickly as possible, he got up and went to the sink to wash his hands.
"I have an acting class today, so I'll leave first."
She waved to everyone, changed her shoes at the door and prepared to leave. Just as she opened the door, she suddenly remembered something. Her eyes fell on He Shengnian and she asked with a smile, "Can we order? I want fried shrimp and broccoli for dinner."
He Shengnian looked up at her. Xu Qinghu's eyes curved slightly, and she clasped her hands together and said, "Please, Chef."
After saying this, he hurriedly left the cabin without waiting for He Shengnian's response.
"Hulu is so busy," Ruan Xiaoyu was a little surprised. "I thought her job was very free, but I didn't expect she has to attend classes."
"She's not a professional," Zhong Zining said expressionlessly, "If she wants to be an entertainer, of course she has to take classes. Otherwise, who would pay for her? Do you think it's so easy to get into the entertainment industry?"
Seeing her sour tone, Ruan Xiaoyu and Wen Ruoxi looked at each other with complicated feelings.
Zhong Zining obviously regarded Xu Qinghu as a love rival, so she wanted to target him.
"Zi Ning, are you in a bad mood today?" Ruan Xiaoyu looked at her with a smile, "Did anyone offend you in the hut?"
Zhong Zining narrowed her eyes and looked at Ruan Xiaoyu warningly, telling her that it would be better for her not to stand up for Xu Qinghu.
Ruan Xiaoyu didn't care what she thought. "Let me make you a cup of cooling tea. You can't be so excited so early in the morning."
"Zi Ning is right," Qiao Wanshu, who had been silent the entire time, slowly spoke up. "If Hulu wants to enter the entertainment industry, he must do his homework in advance. After all, it's not that easy to fit in."
Seeing that she looked worried about Xu Qinghu, Ruan Xiaoyu felt something was strange. Just as she was about to say something else, Wen Ruoxi quietly held her hand.
"Anyone want a sandwich?" she said, changing the subject. "We have extra bread in the kitchen."
"No thanks," You Zhi stood up, "I have classes today, so I'll go to school first."
He picked up his schoolbag and quickly left the cabin.
Looking at his back without even turning his head, Zhong Zining snorted in her heart. Only a young man like You Zhi would be blinded by someone like Xu Qinghu.
After arriving at the company, Xu Qinghu read through a lot of scripts handed to her as usual, but there was no role that satisfied her.
"There are a few more small ads," Sister Cao said, sitting next to me. "I had someone do a background check, and there's no problem. Would you like to consider it?"
"Now?" Xu Qinghu glanced at her. "It's too early now."
Sister Cao heard the hidden meaning in her words and couldn't help but say, "The price offered now is not low. We can make a lot of money."
Xu Qinghu ignored her words and said without thinking: "No."
Looking at her clear and cold eyes without a trace of softness, Sister Cao found it hard to connect her with the smiling female guest in the cabin.
Xu Qinghulu is too cold and too ruthless, and is not at all the person that everyone knows him to be.
Before signing with the agency, Xu Qinghu had never taken any acting classes. Logically, all her performances were a true reflection of herself, but her choices in the cabin made Sister Cao unable to tell whether they were her true thoughts or just a complete performance.
Only when she goes to work every day can she confirm that the Xu Qinghu in front of her is the person she is familiar with.
"Then I'll politely decline," Sister Cao said, respecting her opinion. "If there's a better opportunity in the future, I'll discuss it with you."
"Don't accept any work for me before the romance show ends," Xu Qinghu's eyes fell on her face, "I have my own plans."
Looking at her frosty face, how could Sister Cao dare to say "no". In order to sign her, she had spent a lot of effort, and now she could only worship this big Buddha.
"Okay, okay, I'll listen to you. Whatever you say is what it is."
Xu Qinghu is very serious in class. She is not worried about not being able to make money in the future, as long as Xu Qinghu doesn't give up.
"An actor's performance begins with a 'hypothesis'. The script and the characters are all created by the author's imagination. The actor's goal is to use his performance to present the most realistic side of the script on stage. The actor's imagination plays the greatest role..."
"Do you understand what I'm trying to say?" Teacher Liu looked into Xu Qinghu's eyes. "Sometimes the script provided by the screenwriter isn't perfect, and the actor needs to use his or her own imagination to complete the character's characteristics, emotions, thoughts, and behaviors. This requires sufficient insight and perception..."
Teacher Liu's voice has a slow rhythm and does not give people a boring feeling at all.
After class, she also gave Xu Qinghu an assignment, asking her to imagine what would happen next through a small script excerpt.
Xu Qinghu sat in the chair and pondered for a moment, then took out his diary and began to scribble.
It was not until Sister Cao reminded her that it was time for lunch that she stretched and ended her busy morning.
"By the way, why did you suddenly invite He Shengnian yesterday?" Sister Cao couldn't help but ask, "Didn't we already determine the target before the show?"
"Can't we change it now that it's confirmed?" Xu Qinghu put down his chopsticks. "Isn't He Shengnian quite popular?"
"His personality isn't as likable as Gu Jingchen's," Sister Cao clearly had a problem with He Shengnian. "He's so troublesome when he goes on a date with you. It makes me angry just watching him."
Although Xu Qinghu has a bad temper, Sister Cao has long developed a protective affection for her and is reluctant to let her suffer any grievances.
"Don't you have to feel so aggrieved to please Gu Jingchen?" Xu Qinghu smiled slightly, "How come you are even more naive than me?"
Sister Cao hesitated, "Do you really want to change your target?"
"Keep it secret," Xu Qinghu raised his head. "Please help me check the information of Chengxin Group, especially their earnings in recent years."
"Chengxin Group?" Sister Cao had never heard of the name before. She immediately took out her phone and searched, "Is it a listed company? Why did I suddenly want to check..."
Before she finished speaking, she saw the list of shareholders and her eyes immediately fell on Xu Qinghu.
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