Chapter 49 Chapter 49 The white flower of the Nightingale Rose stained with blood...
He Shengnian looked at Xu Qinghu deeply, waited for her to change her shoes, and then returned the bag in her hand to her.
"Thank you." Xu Qinghu took it with a smile, "I'll go upstairs to change clothes first."
After saying that, she didn't bother He Shengnian anymore, but ran upstairs.
Looking at her brisk back, He Shengnian paused for a few seconds before turning around and going to the living room.
[Hulu is so cute, and Mr. He is so handsome. The way they interact is a perfect match. I’m obsessed with them!]
[Is this how it performs after the turn? Mr. He is being too subtle.]
[I feel like they'll eventually make it.]
[As a fan of He Qiao and his CP, my heart aches watching them interact!]
[This is what "three" means, right? If Xu Qinghu hadn't been so desperate to get involved, He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu would still be doing well. But she insisted on using any means necessary to snatch He Shengnian away. This is what "knowing three and taking on three" means! How hateful!]
[Watching their interactions doesn't feel sweet at all. I just feel sorry for Qiao Wanshu, who has become a stepping stone for an entertainer!]
[+1, Qiao Qiao is so pitiful.]
[The person above is out of his mind! Mr. He and Qiao Wanshu aren't locked in yet, so if you have the guts, snatch He Shengnian back. Otherwise, don't put the blame on Xu Qinghu!]
The comments these days are really becoming more and more mindless. They're just criticizing for the sake of criticizing. I really doubt if this is something a human being could say.
[Could it be the navy hired by the royal family?]
During dinner, Qiao Wanshu sat next to He Shengnian.
The dating show is almost halfway through, and she wants to seize every opportunity to get close to He Shengnian.
Unlike her usual silence, as soon as she sat down, she naturally asked He Shengnian to help her with some small things, such as picking up some food or pouring water.
He Shengnian glanced at her, and Qiao Wanshu smiled and said, "If Mr. He finds it troublesome, I can do it myself."
It's just that the tone is a little lost.
Seeing her taking the initiative to approach He Shengnian, Gu Jingchen felt very uncomfortable.
Before, Qiao Wanshu had not shown any clear intentions, and his relationship with her was gradual, and he thought he had a great chance.
I didn't expect Qiao Wanshu to make a choice so quickly.
He wanted to help Qiao Wanshu, but just as he raised his hand, he saw Qiao Wanshu looking at He Shengnian with unprecedented tenderness and eagerness in his eyes.
Gu Jingchen had never seen such an expression on her face before. It was as if after just one night, she had fallen deeply in love with He Shengnian.
Gu Jingchen's throat choked and even his breathing became sluggish.
[What is Qiao Wanshu going to do?]
Many viewers found it puzzling.
[Wasn't she very critical of He Shengnian before, hinting that she had high expectations? Why has she changed so quickly now?]
[This isn't that simple. After seeing He Shengnian and Xu Qinghu interacting, I realized that he's the one I really like, so I want to win him back.]
[It turns out to be "Chasing Husband Crematorium."]
[Everyone has the right to pursue happiness. Support Qiao Qiao in getting Mr. He back!]
[I really like girls who are brave enough to pursue love. Come on, Qiao Qiao, I will always support you!]
"Which dish do you want to eat?" He Shengnian asked in a low voice after a brief silence.
"Braised chicken wings and scrambled eggs with shrimp."
He Shengnian looked at Du Yanting who was sitting next to him. The man also looked at him and Qiao Wanshu with a faint smile on his face, and had no intention of offering to help.
He Shengnian stood up and moved the dish next to him to Qiao Wanshu, saying calmly, "It's ok now."
His behavior was obviously alienated, which was in stark contrast to his past.
Qiao Wanshu's eyes changed slightly. What she wanted was for He Shengnian to show his preference for her in front of everyone, rather than asking him to change the dishes.
"Thank you." Qiao Wanshu lowered his eyelashes to hide all his emotions.
While she was disappointed by He Shengnian's reaction, she also sensed that things were headed in the wrong direction. If she continued like this, not only would He Shengnian be disgusted, but the audience would also be disappointed. She had to be patient and take her time.
Watching the two interact, everyone at the dinner table had different attitudes.
The one with the most complicated feelings was Zhong Zining. She never expected that Qiao Wanshu would take the initiative to approach He Shengnian, nor did she expect that He Shengnian's attitude towards her would become so cold.
This means her chance has come.
She looked at He Shengnian's angular face. Since the day she came to the cabin, she had been interested in this man, but she had to endure it with difficulty because of his relationship with Qiao Wanshu.
Now that we finally see hope, we must hold on to it.
Zhong Zining took a deep breath. Although "sisterhood" can also attract fans, the rewards of winning over male guests are obviously greater.
There is not much time left, and she needs to think carefully about herself.
You Zhi, who was sitting next to Xu Qinghu, poured her a glass of lemonade and asked, "Do you want some beef? I'll pick some for you."
"Sure." Xu Qinghu raised his hand and handed him the plate. You Zhi was very familiar with the movements and specially picked out the better parts for her.
Xu Qinghu blinked at him and said, "Thank you, Xiao You."
She seemed unaware of the low pressure at the table and continued eating with her head down.
He Shengnian glanced at her and You Zhi, his face calm and composed, but his eyes were filled with ups and downs like thick ink.
After dinner, Xu Qinghu yawned and went back upstairs to rest.
Qiao Wanshu and Du Yanting were cleaning up in the kitchen.
Looking at the girl's beautiful profile, Du Yanting's eyes flashed with a dark color, but he said with concern: "It seems that you are not in a good mood today."
Qiao Wanshu put on gloves and put the washed dishes into the cupboard. She turned around and looked at him, "Maybe I didn't get enough rest last night."
"Is that so?" Du Yanting looked at her meaningfully and said with a smile: "I thought you were here because of Mr. He."
When these words came out, not only was Qiao Wanshu stunned, but the audience in the live broadcast room were also shocked. What's the difference between this and just going all out?
[Is Du Yanting jealous? Hahaha.]
[Looking at Qiao Qiao approaching Mr. He, he must be feeling uncomfortable.]
[He's the one who dared to ask. If it were Gu Jingchen, he probably wouldn't even mention He Shengnian's name.]
"How could that be?" After a few seconds of silence, Qiao Wanshu immediately came back to his senses and explained with a smile: "I happened to be sitting next to Mr. He, so I asked him for help."
"Is that so?" Du Yanting sighed slightly, "Then I must have been wrong."
Looking at his extremely handsome face, Qiao Wanshu's heart seemed to skip a beat, but her expression remained calm, as if Du Yanting's suspicion did not exist at all.
She could show her goodwill towards He Shengnian, but she couldn't show her intention to lock herself with him so quickly, otherwise the risk would be too great.
She wouldn't do such an irrational thing.
The only solution is for her and He Shengnian to confirm their feelings and then tell others about their choice before the dating show is about to end.
"Leave the kitchen work to me," Du Yanting took the bowl from her hand, "you go back and rest first."
There was obvious concern in his tone, and there seemed to be a surge of affection in his narrow and deep eyes.
He has the obvious appearance of a nobleman, with broad shoulders, long legs and a noble temperament. If he were not of noble status, he would have been able to enter the entertainment industry with ease.
Qiao Wanshu had a good impression of him before. Besides his family background, he was also attracted by his good looks.
pity--
Qiao Wanshu shook his head secretly. Compared with He Shengnian, his advantages gradually became less noticeable.
"Thank you for your hard work," Qiao Wanshu did not agree with his suggestion, "Since we are cooking together, how can I be lazy?"
Seeing that she insisted, Du Yanting did not persuade her anymore, but the smile on his lips deepened, with a bit of nonchalance.
Before going downstairs the next day, He Shengnian saw a pink date card at the door with his name written in small calligraphy on the back.
He Shengnian picked up the date card and walked into the living room without changing his expression.
Ruan Xiaoyu and You Zhi cooked that day and came back early in the afternoon to work in the kitchen.
Soon the others came back one after another, but they did not see He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu.
Everyone looked at each other and soon realized that the two were out on a date.
"Boss He must have written Qiao Qiao's name on the date card," Ruan Xiaoyu sighed, "It makes me want to ship them as a couple."
She was the most cautious girl in the room, and she didn't notice the undercurrents at the dinner table. She also guessed that He Shengnian must have chosen a very romantic date spot.
Du Yanting said with a half-smile: "Couldn't it be Qiao Qiao who took the initiative to invite her?"
"Impossible," Ruan Xiaoyu said, "Qiao Qiao is so reserved."
Her resolute expression finally lightened the originally gloomy atmosphere, and everyone smiled at each other, "Let's eat first."
After dinner, Ruan Xiaoyu and You Zhi washed the dishes, while Xu Qinghu and Wen Ruoxi helped clear the table.
In the living room, Zhong Zining was absentmindedly fiddling with her cell phone, wanting to know about He Shengnian and Qiao Wanshu's date, but there was no news.
After washing the dishes, You Zhi came out and asked Xu Qinghu if he wanted to go to the garden to see the gourd seedlings, which had already started climbing vines.
"Sure." Xu Qinghu followed him to the garden. The gourd in the pot was growing well and had produced many leaves.
"You take such good care of me," Xu Qinghu said softly, looking at You Zhi's fair and elegant face, "I haven't taken such good care of myself."
Hearing her gentle voice, You Zhi's eyelashes trembled slightly, and he said slowly: "You can raise it with me."
When he said this, the air seemed to freeze for a few seconds.
He looked into Xu Qinghu's eyes and said, "In autumn, it will bear fruit."
Xu Qinghu looked into his slightly shy yet extremely determined eyes, a slight smile appearing on the corner of his mouth, "Sure."
She looked at the gourd vine and said, "After you leave the program, you may need to take care of yourself."
The implication is to tell him that whether it is this gourd or the relationship between them, they can only accompany each other for a certain distance.
He was not her final choice.
"This is also good." You Zhi stood beside her and looked up at the sky. "Did you notice? It's a full moon today."
Xu Qinghu also raised his head, and the moonlight fell on his shoulders, making everything seem dreamy.
The two of them looked at the moon quietly for a long time before returning to the living room.
On the other side, He Shengnian arrived at the appointment as scheduled according to the address in the text message, and saw Qiao Wanshu wearing a white long dress at the theater door.
Her hair was all tied up, revealing her full forehead and extremely beautiful facial features. With the elegant jewel necklace around her neck and her otherworldly temperament, the nobility of a rich girl came to the fore.
He Shengnian walked over, and Qiao Wanshu turned around as if he had sensed something. The moment he saw him, his eyes suddenly lit up.
She did not take the initiative to approach He Shengnian, but waited until he came to her side before she smiled, looking reserved and elegant.
[My old swan, Qiao Qiao is so beautiful!]
[What do you think? This is a daughter of a wealthy family. She is definitely different from those 18th-tier vase girls. Her temperament is simply overwhelming.]
[I suddenly realized Qiao Wanshu's beauty and finally understood why she's so popular. She has such a unique aura. Just standing there, I could only see her.]
If I were He Shengnian, I would definitely choose Qiao Wanshu. Can Xu Qinghu's beauty be used to make a living?
[+1, Mr. He should clean his eyes. Qiao Qiao is his perfect match.]
"You're here," Qiao Wanshu smiled and said with her red lips slightly parted, "Did you ever think that I would invite you to see a play?"
He Shengnian checked the time and said, "It's about to start."
"It's based on Oscar Wilde's fairy tale, 'The Nightingale and the Rose,'" Qiao Wanshu said. "You should have heard of this story."
He Shengnian frowned.
Qiao Wanshu said slowly, "It's said that the white buds dyed red with blood are the red roses that best symbolize love."
She looked into He Shengnian's eyes and whispered, "A very sad and beautiful fairy tale."
He Shengnian's eyes fell on her face. Qiao Wanshu's eyelashes moved slightly, but she did not avoid his gaze.
Her eyes were brave, resolute, and adoring, and could withstand his scrutiny.
If it were someone else, they might be so moved by her that they lose their minds, but He Shengnian's expression did not change at all. He just said, "It's time to go in."
He did not continue the conversation with Qiao Wanshu, but strode forward.
Looking at the man's tall and straight back, Qiao Wanshu raised the corner of his mouth slightly and followed him. "Although time is tight, it's a good thing you didn't come late."
At the same time, everyone in the cabin went back upstairs to rest after dinner.
Only Gu Jingchen was sitting on the swing in the garden waiting.
He always waited for Qiao Wanshu like this. No matter how late she came back, he would go upstairs to sleep only after making sure she was safe.
[How pitiful! Qiao Qiao is on a date and Teacher Gu is waiting for her.]
[The person who likes Qiao Qiao the most in the room must be Gu Jingchen. He is not only tactful but also very polite.]
[I used to really like them, but I didn’t continue to interact with them.]
I don't know how long it was before I heard the sound of a door opening behind me.
Gu Jingchen slowly turned his head and saw Xu Qinghu, wearing pajamas and slippers, walking out from inside. He seemed to be looking for something in the light of the garden.
I walked all the way to the fence not far away.
"What's wrong?" Gu Jingchen stood up and said softly, "Do you need help?"
Xu Qinghu was startled by him and turned around hastily. When he saw it was him, he immediately breathed a sigh of relief. "It's so late, why haven't you rested yet?"
Gu Jingchen smiled and said, "Enjoying the cool in the garden."
Xu Qinghu complained slightly after hearing this: "After I got back, I realized that my newly bought crystal hairpin was missing. I searched everywhere but couldn't find it. I guess it fell in the garden."
"I'll help you find it." Gu Jingchen walked over to her. "Have you only been around here before?"
"Yeah." Xu Qinghu looked at the vibrant gourd seedlings and said with a smile: "Probably here."
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchen looked around carefully and soon found a bright spot in the grass. He went closer and saw that it was indeed Xu Qinghu's hairpin.
He immediately picked it up and handed it to her.
"Thank you." Xu Qinghu raised her hand to take the hairpin, and her slightly cool fingertips left a hint of coolness on Gu Jingchen's palm.
She looked at Gu Jingchen with burning eyes, unable to hide her surprise and said, "I really like this hairpin. If it weren't for you, I would have spent a long time looking for it."
"You're welcome," Gu Jingchen also smiled, "It's getting late, you should go back and rest first."
Xu Qinghu didn't leave immediately. Instead, he looked at his handsome and gentle face, his eyes first puzzled and then concerned. "Are you in a bad mood today?"
Gu Jingchen was stunned for a moment.
Xu Qinghu tilted his head, his eyebrows slightly curved, and asked, "Do you want to go out for a walk with me?"
Gu Jingchen's eyes changed.
Xu Qinghu said: "I still remember you said that when you are in a bad mood, you want to go out for a walk."
That was the question she asked him on their first date.
——"When you are unhappy, what can make you feel better?"
Gu Jingchen paused for a moment, he didn't expect that she still remembered something he had almost forgotten.
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