Chapter 42 Chapter 42 Heart-beating text message No matter the outcome, strive hard...
He Shengnian remained silent, his gaze falling on Xu Qinghu's face again.
The girl narrowed her eyes, turning them into a very beautiful crescent shape, and her eyes flickered, as if this had become a secret between the two of them.
Ambiguous, obscure, and undercurrent.
However, He Shengnian's eyes, as deep as an ancient well, remained emotionless. It was as if no matter what Xu Qinghu did, it couldn't arouse his interest.
Xu Qinghu didn't care about his response. For her, it was enough for her to do what she wanted to do.
The faint sound of footsteps coming from upstairs broke the silent silence between the two.
Xu Qinghu winked at He Shengnian and whispered, "It's time for dinner."
Qiao Wanshu came down holding Zhong Zining's hand and happened to see Xu Qinghu setting the dishes.
Her brows twitched slightly, "When did Hulu come back?"
Xu Qinghu turned around and said with a smile: "I just got back and happened to catch up with dinner."
Qiao Wanshu's eyes flashed, and he wanted to ask her who she was going out on a date with, but he felt it was inappropriate.
It was not until You Zhi, who had changed his clothes, appeared in the living room that Qiao Wanshu realized that they had gone out together, and he felt inexplicably relaxed.
The person Xu Qinghu was dating wasn't Gu Jingchen or Du Yanting, but You Zhi, the least visible person in the room. Even if he liked Xu Qinghu, he wouldn't pose a threat to her.
"Let's eat." He Shengnian walked out of the kitchen and said calmly, "I've saved a portion of food for Teacher Gu and the others."
Seeing him, Qiao Wanshu paused and asked with concern: "Have you finished your work?"
"Yeah." He Shengnian found a seat and sat down. His attitude towards her was not as warm as before.
Qiao Wanshu sensed something, but didn't take it to heart. He had already given her a handmade bracelet; what better way to prove his affection than this?
Everyone sat down, and You Zhi deliberately chose a seat next to Xu Qinghu. He lowered his eyes and said, "Whatever you want to eat, I'll get it for you."
As soon as these words were spoken, the way everyone looked at them changed.
"So considerate?" Zhong Zining said sarcastically, "It seems like your relationship has made great progress since going out on a date."
Even though Qi Song gave her the cold shoulder during the date, Zhong Zining was still full of fighting spirit when facing Xu Qinghu.
If Xu Qinghu could lock horns with You Zhi and stop competing with her for He Shengnian, she would of course be very happy.
You Zhi raised his head upon hearing this and looked into Zhong Zining's slightly hostile eyes. "Are you unhappy about going out on a date?"
He didn't answer but asked instead, as if he was also concerned about Zhong Zining.
Zhong Zining's expression froze, and the corners of her mouth immediately pursed.
She didn't expect You Zhi to stand in front of Xu Qinghu and speak, which instantly killed her idea of targeting Xu Qinghu.
"Xiao You is very considerate," Xu Qinghu said slowly, "I feel very relaxed the whole time I go out on a date with him."
She looked at Zhong Zining meaningfully, "Qi Song also took good care of you during the date, right?"
Zhong Zining: "..."
If Zhong Zining didn't take the initiative to cause trouble, Xu Qinghu would not bother to pay attention to her, but if she insisted on finding fault, then she wouldn't mind rubbing salt into her wounds.
[Zhong Zining, why are you provoking her? You know she's not easy to mess with, but you're still courting death.]
[I sympathize with Zhong Zining's situation, but this is not a reason for her to target Xu Qinghu. I hope she can adjust her mindset and not lose her mind over the opposite sex.]
If she likes He Shengnian, then go after him. She's always being sarcastic towards Xu Qinghu, and it's making me almost turn from a hater to a fan.
[The gourd is mighty, so it should be used forcefully to show Zhong Zining how powerful it is.]
"Let's eat," Qiao Wanshu, noticing the stagnation at the table, immediately stepped out to smooth things over. "The food is getting cold."
"Tsk." Qi Song glanced at Xu Qinghu, as if he remembered her sharp tongue at the moment and would find a chance to retaliate in the future.
Xu Qinghu lowered his eyes and didn't pay any attention to him at all.
Qi Song withdrew his gaze and continued to help Qiao Wanshu pick up food, as if the previous friction caused by Zhong Zining had disappeared.
After dinner, You Zhi and He Shengnian washed dishes in the kitchen, while Xu Qinghu and Wen Ruoxi cleared the table.
After everything was done, Gu Jingchen and Ruan Xiaoyu came back from outside.
Seeing that everyone was in the living room, Ruan Xiaoyu's legs went limp and she collapsed on the sofa. "I'm so tired. I walked a lot with Teacher Gu today. My legs are about to break."
Wen Ruoxi brought her a glass of squeezed juice and asked, "Have you had dinner yet?"
"Hmm," Ruan Xiaoyu took a big sip of juice and finally regained some energy. "Is it time to send a heartfelt text message?"
Everyone looked up at the time and saw that it was almost ten o'clock. Without further delay, they all returned to their rooms.
[Finally, we've reached this stage. I wonder who everyone will send the text message to.]
The audience also became excited.
[I guess Qiao Qiao and Mr. He will definitely send messages to each other. I only care about the content of their text messages.]
[I feel like this one is pretty easy to guess. It will probably be sent to whoever they're dating, except for Qi Song and Xu Qinghu, whose intentions are too obvious.]
[Maybe Xu Qinghu will give it to You Zhi. They were so sweet on their date.]
[Am I the only one who doubts that He Shengnian won't send it to Qiao Wanshu? I feel like his attitude towards Qiao Wanshu has changed.]
[Someone's still daydreaming. If not to Qiao Qiao, who else would Mr. He send it to? He's already made it clear that he has feelings for Qiao Qiao, okay?]
[The most ridiculous thing is that some people think they can win over men by giving them small gifts, but when they don’t receive the text message, they know they are slapped in the face.]
[Just wait to be slapped in the face!]
This is the third time that the guests in the cabin have sent heart-warming text messages.
The popularity of the live broadcast room is rising steadily, and everyone wants to confirm the intentions of each guest through text messages.
Xu Qinghu, leaning against the head of the bed, lowered his eyelashes and looked at the interface in his hand, but he had not finished editing the content.
However, Ruan Xiaoyu next to him quickly sent the message.
It was not until the program team reminded him that time was running out that Xu Qinghu pressed the send button.
At this time, all the rooms were very quiet.
Everyone's cell phone is placed in a readily accessible position, waiting for the special alert tone.
Qiao Wanshu sat in front of the dressing mirror with a calm expression, looking at the beautiful face in it, as if she didn't care how many text messages she would receive.
However, when four prompt sounds came from her hands one after another, the corners of her mouth curled up and a strange light appeared in her eyes.
She didn't read the content of the text message, but looked at her face in the mirror carefully, revealing a complacency and arrogance that only she could see.
Everything was as she expected.
Even if Gu Jingchen and Du Yanting didn't go out on a date with her, they wouldn't settle for anyone else.
As for You Zhi, he is just an insignificant person.
Xu Qinghu's cell phone rang once and then fell silent.
There wasn't even a notification ring from Ruan Xiaoyu, Wen Ruoxi, and Zhong Zining's phones.
The scene of originally earnest waiting suddenly seemed ironic.
[I knew it, ahhh! Qiao Qiao received the most text messages! Qiao Qiao is the only true god on the show!]
My old swan, Qiao Wanshu is so popular! Even Gu Jingchen, who dated her from morning till night, didn't hesitate at all. They really love her!
[She is indeed my favorite female guest, and totally deserves the heartthrob treatment!]
[As expected, the male guests have the sharpest eyes. Cool, elegant, and noble girls are very popular everywhere!]
The barrage of comments was full of praise for Qiao Wanshu, overwhelming the other comments.
The program team did not keep everyone in suspense and directly announced all the heart-warming messages.
[Qi Song to Qiao Wanshu]: "I just don't want to interact with other girls. I don't mean to upset you. If you're still angry, just beat me up, scold me, and ask me to do anything. Just don't ignore me."
[Gu Jingchen to Qiao Wanshu]: "Another day I can't go out on a date with you. I hope I'll be the one to stay by your side next time."
[Du Yanting to Qiao Wanshu]: "I went to the art museum today. How about you?"
[He Shengnian to Qiao Wanshu]: "Today's date has allowed me to understand you better, and also myself better."
[You Zhi to Xu Qinghu]: "Leave everything to time and let time prove it. Even if the process is slow, I will wait quietly."
[All the male guests are so loyal. If they have feelings for someone, they will stick with them until the end.]
[I'm touched. Even when they're out on dates with other people, they're still thinking about Qiao Qiao.]
[If I were Qiao Qiao, I would probably faint from happiness after seeing so many text messages.]
[Although, what does Mr. He's message mean? It seems very meaningful.]
[What else could it be? I definitely like Qiao Qiao more.]
[It seems that Qiao Qiao's charm is really great. No matter how well others do, they can't shake the male guest's intention.]
The content of the female guest's text messages was also released.
[Wen Ruoxi to Gu Jingchen]: "I was a little disappointed not to see you at the art museum, but luckily we still have a lot of time left, and we have a long way to go."
[Ruan Xiaoyu to Gu Jingchen]: "Thank you, Teacher Gu, for playing so many games with me. Today is the happiest day since I came to the cabin. Can we go out on a date in the future? I look forward to it~"
[Zhong Zining to He Shengnian]: "My feelings for you have never changed. I'm waiting for the day when you look back and see me."
[Qiao Wanshu to Du Yanting]: "If I have the chance, I'd like to take you to the riverside to enjoy the breeze and eat some freshly caught lake fish."
[Xu Qinghu to He Shengnian]: "The time we spend together in this little room is limited, and everyone's opportunities are also very limited. But if I'm sure of my feelings, even if there's a bottomless abyss ahead, I'll jump in and see if I can be shattered to pieces. What about you? Would you still fall for someone?"
[My old swan, Qiao Qiao actually sent the text message to Mr. Du. I thought...]
[She clearly has a crush on Mr. He, so why would she choose Du Yanting? I don't understand.]
[This isn't that simple. Although He Shengnian is a good person, Qiao Qiao still loves President Du the most, so she has to follow her heart.]
[Isn’t it because Du Yanting has the best family background?]
[Wouldn't He Shengnian be very disappointed? I thought they were going both ways.]
[It doesn't matter who Qiao Wanshu sends this to. I just feel sorry for the other female guests in the room. They're just cannon fodder used by the production team to highlight Qiao.]
[Compared to all this, I feel even more sorry for You Zhi. He really hasn't received any news from Xu Qinghu. He's incredibly sad.]
[Although, as a fan of Hulu and Mr. He, I am really happy.]
Xu Qinghu's messages to He Shengnian are always so thoughtful. I feel like she's a better match for him than Qiao Wanshu. Her attitude is also very sincere, and my opinion of her has changed a bit.
[Xu Qinghu has always been very sincere. Once I fell in love, I never changed. No matter what others say, I still like her very much.]
The comment section was full of discussions about the text messages, and most of them were praising Qiao Wanshu, saying that beauty was nothing compared to temperament, and that she was the type that the male guests truly liked.
There are also comments analyzing the content of He Shengnian's text messages, thinking that He Shengnian's text messages are very meaningful and may be hinting at something.
There were also many comments expressing sympathy for You Zhi, criticizing Xu Qinghu for being ungrateful and ignoring You Zhi's sincerity, and that she would definitely not have a good ending in the end.
As the program progressed, more and more viewers came to the live broadcast room, and they all wanted to know who Qiao Wanshu would hold hands with in the end.
[It must be Mr. Du. They were the only two people in the room running in both directions.]
[It seems that Qiao Qiao and Mr. Du have very little contact. I hope they can have more in-depth exchanges.]
[Why can't it be Teacher Gu and Mr. He? They're a good match for Qiao Qiao. They're both mature and steady men. They'll definitely dote on Qiao Qiao once they're together.]
[Although Qiao Wanshu is very kind, it's better not to say some things too early. Who knows her fate until the last moment.]
After reading the text message, Qiao Wanshu raised the corners of his mouth, revealing a faint smile, and put the phone aside.
Although she has a good impression of He Shengnian, she has not forgotten the real purpose of participating in the dating variety show.
She may be moved briefly, but her ultimate goal cannot change.
Compared with Du Yanting, no matter how outstanding other men are, they are just a diversion during dates and cannot shake her determination to move up.
She had already told He Shengnian everything she needed to say. Now that he knew her better, he should know what she wanted.
If he wanted her to change her mind, he had to show his utmost sincerity and let her know clearly that choosing him would bring her greater benefits than choosing Du Yanting.
We are all adults. She can't give up a better choice just because of his appearance and current work ability, right?
Qiao Wanshu lowered her eyelashes, thinking that if He Shengnian could convince her, then she could give him a chance. As long as he could hold on to it.
Ruan Xiaoyu waited for a long time, but no text message came. Her eyes, full of expectation, suddenly dimmed. "I knew it..."
She covered her eyes with a blanket and muttered softly, "Teacher Gu will never choose me."
Compared with Qiao Wanshu, her competitiveness is really too weak.
Xu Qinghu lowered his eyes and looked at her. He did not say anything to comfort her, but waited for her to digest her emotions.
Wen Ruoxi and Zhong Zining in the other room also did not receive the text message.
There was no change on Wen Ruoxi's face. Zhong Zining simply dropped her phone and walked into the bathroom with an expressionless face.
As for You Zhi, he didn't feel disappointed when he saw the empty inbox.
Xu Qinghu had already expressed her thoughts to him today. Although he felt a little disappointed, he respected her choice.
As for the rest, no matter what the outcome is, he will fight for it for himself.
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