Chapter 35 Chapter 35 Program Errors Require Constant Deletion of Errors...
At dinner, everyone sat together, eating and talking about the interesting things that happened that day.
"By the way, if you have time, you can go to my restaurant," Zhong Zining said with a smile. "I've recently released a few new dishes, and I'll give them to everyone for free."
She had long wanted to advertise herself on the show, but she had never found a suitable opportunity.
Now that everyone in the cottage is familiar with each other, she won't be offended if she suggests treating everyone.
"Sure," Qiao Wanshu was stunned for a moment, then quickly said, "It's just that I've been busy with work lately, so it might take a while."
"No rush," Zhong Zining said, not expecting them to come over right away. "I just want to treat everyone to a meal. Anytime is fine."
Qiao Wanshu smiled faintly: "That's good."
The others did not respond. They were not short of money and there was no need to go to Zhong Zining's restaurant to eat for free.
Zhong Zining didn't care. If it didn't work the first time, she could always invite him a second time. As long as he could make her presence felt on the show, it would be fine.
Now the popularity of the program is rising steadily. As long as we promote the reputation of the restaurant, we will have no problem making money.
Before sitting down, Xu Qinghu, whether intentionally or unintentionally, sat opposite He Shengnian.
"Can you help me pick up some vegetables?" There were a few dishes on the table a little far from her. She handed her bowl to He Shengnian, "And some sweet and sour pork ribs."
He Shengnian looked at her, and Xu Qinghu's eyes curved slightly, as if she was sure that he would not reject her.
He Shengnian did not act immediately. There was a look of scrutiny and warning in his eyes, reminding Xu Qinghu to pay attention to the distance between them.
Seeing that he didn't take any action, Xu Qinghu tilted his head and asked, "Is it not possible?"
Before he finished speaking, You Zhi and Gu Jingchen stood up and said at the same time: "Let me do it."
In an instant, the bustling restaurant became quiet.
Everyone's eyes swept over He Shengnian, Gu Jingchen and You Zhi, and their expressions immediately became strange.
"It's just a dish," Zhong Zining said sarcastically, "You can pick it up by standing up, why bother others?"
In the small house, the person she couldn't stand the most was Xu Qinghu, who always acted on her sore spots.
"I can't help it," Xu Qinghu sighed. "I overexerted my arms in class today, and they're still a little sore. I have no choice but to trouble you all."
He Shengnian's eyes darkened when he heard this.
"Let me do it," You Zhi took her bowl and asked, "Besides the vegetables and pork ribs, do you want any other dishes?"
Seeing his drooping eyebrows, Xu Qinghu held his chin with his hand and said with a smile: "Give me some more steamed eggs."
"Yeah." You Zhi put the dish into her bowl and handed it back to her.
"Thank you, Xiao You." Xu Qinghu seemed not to notice the subtlety at the dinner table and raised his hand to take the bowl.
You Zhi sat back down and said softly, "If your arm is sore, you can apply a cold compress later. I'll prepare an ice pack for you."
At no time did he hide his concern for Xu Qinghu from anyone.
"Okay," Xu Qinghu looked at him with a smile, "Thank you for your hard work."
Gu Jingchen sat back in his chair, watching the interaction between Xu Qinghu and You Zhi, feeling inexplicably complicated.
He Shengnian lowered his eyes and continued to eat dinner, as if his coldness and ruthlessness towards Xu Qinghu just now was just an illusion.
[So socially devastating! It seems Mr. He really isn't interested in Xu Qinghu.]
[Sad, I thought he made stir-fried shrimp and broccoli tonight, which meant he had feelings for Xu Qinghu, but it turns out...]
Is it really just politeness and good manners? He clearly remembered the dish Hulu wanted to eat, but his actions were so inconsistent. I don't understand what he was thinking.
What else could it be? She was afraid of being pestered by Xu Qinghu, so she kept her distance. But Xu Qinghu never understood her expressions. This was her own fault!
[When will Xu Qinghu realize that she and He Shengnian are from two different worlds? No matter how beautiful she is, she can't attract a man as outstanding as He Shengnian.]
[The only person she could win over was a man like You Zhi who had never seen the world. Others were not interested in her at all.]
[It’s hard to judge this sister. Qiao Qiao’s personality is more likable.]
Xu Qinghu finished the food in his bowl, drank half a bowl of chicken soup, and was about to go upstairs to rest.
You Zhi also put down his bowl and chopsticks, looked up and said, "The gourd has sprouted, do you want to go and take a look?"
Xu Qinghu paused, a look of surprise in his eyes, "Really?"
You Zhi hummed, "I discovered it this afternoon."
"I want to go," Xu Qinghu stood up and said excitedly, "Let's go now."
After saying that, the two of them opened the door and walked towards the garden.
The others who were still eating subconsciously looked over and could only vaguely see the two figures through the kitchen window.
"I didn't expect the gourd seeds to sprout," Ruan Xiaoyu couldn't help but say, "I thought it wasn't the season for gourd planting. I want to go and see it too."
"Let's eat first," Wen Ruoxi gently held her hand, "I'll go with you later."
Zhong Zining curled her lips upon seeing this and muttered to herself, "Isn't it just a pot of grass? What's so surprising about that?"
Xu Qinghu had no choice but to use this method to keep You Zhi hooked. If it were anyone else, they would not care about the gourd seeds at all.
But seeing the backs of the two standing in front of the fence, Zhong Zining still felt a little sad. If she had known that You Zhi was so easy to approach, she shouldn't have been so cold to him. That way, she could have gotten more shots...
"What tiny leaves!" Xu Qinghu looked at the tender green leaves, which were no bigger than his fingers, and after a closer look, he smiled and said, "They've finally sprouted."
You Zhi looked at her soft profile and said slowly, "Wait a few more days, and then you can move it to a bigger pot."
"Okay," Xu Qinghu said, "If I get off work early, I'll come back and help you."
"Then when you have time, send me a message or call me," You Zhi was silent for a few seconds, "I'll come pick you up after get off work."
Seeing him lower his eyelashes, looking shy yet brave, Xu Qinghu's smile deepened, "In this case, we can go pick out a bigger flower pot together."
Seeing her respond to him, You Zhi pursed his lips and finally a faint smile appeared on the corner of his mouth.
"Does your arm hurt?" He looked from Xu Qinghu's face to her arm, "I'll get an ice pack now."
"It doesn't hurt much," Xu Qinghu walked to the nearby swing and sat down, "I just can't use my strength. It will be fine in a few days."
You Zhi came to the back of the swing and pushed it gently. Xu Qinghu's feet left the ground and her skirt fluttered up.
The night was hazy, and You Zhi smelled fresh and clean, which reminded Xu Qinghu of a green meadow under the sun.
She swung her legs. "I haven't swung on a swing in ages. Can you push it higher?"
You Zhi didn't say anything, but just pushed her higher.
[Don’t say anything, I’m definitely into this couple!]
[Xiao You, don't love me too much. You knew Xu Qinghu wrote He Shengnian's name on the date card, but you still waited silently there. If this isn't love, what is it?]
[+1, if he had questioned Xu Qinghu about why he didn't invite me, I might not have agreed, but he didn't ask anything, only showing concern and respect. Who could resist a brother like that?]
[You Zhi is very good, but forget about Xu Qinghu. Someone like her doesn't deserve her!]
[She has feelings for He Shengnian, but she didn't tell You Zhi clearly. She's completely treating You Zhi as a backup. This is really embarrassing for us women!]
[I hope You Zhi can see her true colors sooner rather than later and stop associating with her. Any random girl in school is more reliable than someone like Xu Qinghu.]
Are you jealous? You Zhi hasn't even said anything yet, and you're already breaking down? You Zhi knows Xu Qinghu has feelings for He Shengnian, and he doesn't care, he doesn't mind, he's willing to stick with her. So what? Can you force him to dislike Xu Qinghu? If not, just shut up!
[Every time Hulu's scene comes up, there are always a lot of clowns in the comment section. What? You'll die if you don't criticize Xu Qinghu, right?]
After dinner, Wen Ruoxi and He Shengnian cleaned up the dishes together.
Looking at He Shengnian's cold and solemn back, she was also confused, wondering whether he had any feelings for Xu Qinghu.
He clearly bought the dishes that Xu Qinghu wanted to eat, but when he was actually with Xu Qinghu, he became extremely cold.
Could it be that his upbringing really didn't allow him to ignore what Xu Qinghu said?
But why did he do it so deliberately?
Wen Ruoxi shook her head and walked over to He Shengnian. "Can you wash the dishes and I clean the table and stove?"
"No need," He Shengnian said in a deep voice, "You go upstairs and rest. I'll take care of the rest."
Wen Ruoxi disagreed, "This is work for both of us, how can I let you be busy alone?"
She took a rag to the restaurant to clean the table. When she came back, she found He Shengnian staring at the sink in a daze. His brows were furrowed, and he seemed to be thinking about some difficult puzzle.
Wen Ruoxi was about to ask him what he was thinking about when faint laughter came from the garden. Through the kitchen window, she could see the figures of Xu Qinghu and You Zhi.
They were all on the swings and seemed to be having a lot of fun.
If she could hear it, He Shengnian could naturally hear it too.
Wen Ruoxi looked at his angular profile and vaguely guessed something in her heart, but she didn't dare to make any rash judgments.
She quietly left the kitchen, leaving the space to He Shengnian.
Feelings are a very wonderful thing, and perhaps even for a mature man like He Shengnian, they are a puzzle that is too difficult to solve.
When a bug that cannot be easily deleted appears in a long-established program, the first reaction of the entire system is rejection and disgust.
The program will continue to delete until it is completely removed.
Xu Qinghu didn't stay in the garden for long, and he and You Zhi returned to the living room to apply a cold compress to her arm.
You Zhi covered the ice pack with a towel and handed it to her. "Are you cold? If so, I'll turn up the air conditioner."
Xu Qinghu shook his head. "It's just a little sore. You don't need to apply the compress for too long."
You Zhi sat opposite her, his eyes falling on her wrist which was as white as fresh snow, then quickly looked away.
"You cook on Friday and I can help you."
"You mentioned this before," Xu Qinghu looked at his ears, which had turned red with nervousness, "I'm not an amateur, so I don't need your help."
"Then you, then you..." He seemed to have a lot to say, but when he met Xu Qinghu's eyes, he couldn't say it.
"Then come to me anytime you need me."
Xu Qinghu blinked and said, "Okay."
On Friday, Xu Qinghu and Qi Song cooked together.
The two of them had been at odds from the beginning. As soon as they met in the kitchen, Qi Song rolled his eyes and said, "I'm not late this time."
Xu Qinghu seemed oblivious to the hostility in his words. "How about you boil the eggs and steam the breakfast, and I'll make the soy milk?"
Qi Song was about to ask why he had to do so much work, but Xu Qinghu looked at him with a half-smile, "I think I did more work last week."
Qi Song: "..."
When cooking in the evening, Xu Qinghu still directed Qi Song to prepare the dishes, either asking him to cut the chicken into small pieces or to cut the side dishes.
Every time he tried to protest, Xu Qinghu would give him a look that said, "You're really no good." "You probably haven't forgotten how you almost blew up the kitchen, have you?"
Qi Song: "..."
"You can't cook, do you expect me to prepare the food?"
Seeing her self-righteous look, Qi Song gritted his teeth secretly and said, "I just couldn't find the range hood at that time!"
Xu Qinghu: "Is your frying pan directly related to the range hood?"
Qi Song: "..."
"Look at you, you're still angry," Xu Qinghu sighed softly. "Cooking is about division of labor and cooperation. If you were a good cook, would I let you prepare the food?"
Qi Song stopped talking completely, picked up the ingredients and started cutting them in anger.
He minced the garlic slices and even pounded the ginger into a paste. It was as if he was venting his anger on the food, or perhaps he was using this behavior to warn Xu Qinghu.
[Oh my god, Qi Song's expression control is such a failure. Looking at his gnashing teeth, he's not planning on attacking Xu Qinghu.]
What Xu Qinghu said is absolutely correct. He's a terrible cook and doesn't want to prepare food, so what's his purpose in coming to the kitchen? He wants Xu Qinghu to do everything, right? What a giant baby!
[I feel like people like Qi Song are very dangerous. Dating him would put me at risk of domestic violence.]
[+1, every time I see his eyes, I feel like he has bipolar disorder. I'm afraid he might do something extreme. Xu Qinghu should stay away from him.]
[The most annoying male guest in the room is Qi Song. He has no manners at all. I don’t know where the production team found this top-notch guy.]
Qi Song wanted to cook, so Xu Qinghu could have just let him do it. She had to provoke him. I think she was just trying to get Qi Song's attention.
[+1, Xu Qinghu was clearly the one who was overreaching, so why was Qi Song the one being scolded?]
[Here we go again, Sister Ai Nan is here again. When will you stop loving men so much?]
After cooking, Qi Song gave Xu Qinghu a vicious look, tore off his apron and threw it on the counter, then left the kitchen without looking back.
Xu Qinghu brought the cooked dishes into the dining room without even blinking.
Qi Song is a brainless idiot. How could she let him dominate her? He was dreaming.
"Today's dinner is so rich," Ruan Xiaoyu looked at the exquisitely presented dishes and trotted over to Xu Qinghu. "Hulu, how come you are such a good cook? It must be a blessing to be your friend."
Xu Qinghu raised his hand and touched her head. "Aren't you my friend?"
Hearing this, Ruan Xiaoyu's eyes suddenly lit up, and she looked at her flattered, "Do you already regard me as a friend?"
"What else?" Xu Qinghu brought the casserole to the dining table. "You are my roommate, and of course my friend."
"That's great." Ruan Xiaoyu's face flushed slightly, "I've been wanting to get close to this beautiful sister for a long time."
After saying that, he hugged Xu Qinghu from behind, mumbling nonsense: "Hulu, you are so soft and fragrant."
Xu Qinghu turned around, looked at her infatuated expression, and immediately made a "da-me" gesture, "My sexual orientation is male."
Ruan Xiaoyu blushed, "I know, I like boys too, but, but..."
But she couldn't explain it clearly, anyway, she was just being close to the beautiful sister.
Xu Qinghu pushed her away with a complicated expression, "Let's eat first."
"Okay," Ruan Xiaoyu helped her get the tableware from the kitchen, her mouth curled up almost to her ears.
Even while eating, he would laugh from time to time.
[Xiaoyu is so cute, she is definitely obsessed with looks.]
[I won't comment on Xu Qinghu's behavior, but she is really beautiful and very kind to my eyes. I also want to be friends with her.]
[Every time I see this scene, I lift the covers to see if my phantom limb has grown back.]
[Xu Qinghu must be very nice to hug. I really want to be Ruan Xiaoyu's soul to see how sweet she is.]
After dinner, Xu Qinghu and Qi Song packed up and went into the kitchen to wash the dishes.
Qi Song crossed his arms and stared down at Xu Qinghu. "Last time, I washed the dishes alone. This time, it's your turn."
Xu Qinghu remained calm, "Do you need me to remind you why you washed the dishes alone last time?"
Qi Song gritted his teeth secretly. If it wasn't a live broadcast, he would have just quit.
Women like Xu Qinghu are shameless.
"Do you need help?" The kitchen door was pushed open from the outside. You Zhi stood quietly at the door, his eyes falling on Xu Qinghu.
Qi Song said "tsk", "You came at the right time, the kitchen is left to you." Then he was about to leave.
"Qi Song," Xu Qinghu called him slowly, "This is a mission for the two of us, and has nothing to do with Xiao You."
Qi Song pressed the tip of his tongue against the roof of his mouth and sneered, "What kind of task is washing dishes?"
"Isn't it a mission?" Xu Qinghu looked at him. "So, do you think that obeying the program's rules and washing dishes and cooking with me, your partner, is forcing you to do something you don't like?"
Sensing the provocation in her tone, Qi Song narrowed his eyes. "If it's not reluctance, what is it? Do you think I want to partner with you?"
"Then you can bring it up, or you can choose to quit the show," Xu Qinghu looked at him quietly, "No one will force you to do something you don't like."
As soon as these words came out, Qi Song's face changed immediately, "Who do you think you are? What does my stay or departure have to do with you? Don't take advantage of the program team to make things difficult for me!"
The corners of his eyes were red and his fists were clenched, as if he was trying hard to suppress his anger towards Xu Qinghu.
Others who heard the noise came over and asked, "What happened?"
Qiao Wanshu looked at Qi Song suspiciously, "What happened?"
Qi Song's clenched fists loosened slightly, and he looked back at Qiao Wanshu, his tone immediately softening, "It's okay."
Xu Qinghu's eyes flashed with mockery, and he said to Qiao Wanshu: "Qi Song doesn't want to wash the dishes with me, can you help?"
"You!" Seeing that she didn't give him face in front of Qiao Wanshu, Qi Song immediately became anxious, "I didn't say I wouldn't wash it, don't talk nonsense!"
"Oh." Xu Qinghu glanced at him, "Do you still want me to ask you to wash the dishes with me?"
Qi Song: "..."
"It's okay," Xu Qinghu smiled at Qiao Wanshu, "Everyone, go out first. Don't worry about Qi Song and me."
[My old swan, did Qi Song really want to attack Xu Qinghu just now? His expression was too scary!]
[Qi Song definitely has a tendency to domestic violence. The production team should quickly remove people like him. He's terrifying to see.]
[What's wrong with washing the dishes? Xu Qinghu could have just done it himself. He deserved the beating for provoking Qi Song!]
[+1, I think Xu Qinghu is just looking for trouble. This scheming woman is bringing shame upon herself.]
[If you're sick upstairs, go get treated. Why should Xu Qinghu be left to complete the task for two people alone? Qi Song is your father, right? Why are you defending him so much?]
[She probably thinks Qi Song is her husband. There are so many spoiled wives online. When "Qi Song" beats them to a pulp, they'll probably just find fault with themselves.]
[Can Qi Song be kicked off the show? He's like a ticking time bomb, ready to explode at any moment!]
[Although I don't like Xu Qinghu, she's really brave. If I were her, I would definitely wash the dishes myself, but she didn't. I was a little surprised by her.]
Most of the comments were about boycotting Qi Song, and people wanted the production team to get him removed as soon as possible.
But the more this happens, the more popular the live broadcast room becomes.
The program team found the traffic password, but naturally they would not satisfy the audience. Instead, they issued a statement explaining that Qi Song did not have the "violent tendencies" that everyone thought. It was because there were too many shots in the cabin, and Qi Song lost control of his expression because he was too nervous. They hoped that the audience would give him a chance to prove himself, rather than deny his personality based on a few clips.
As soon as these words were spoken, the anger of many people was immediately calmed down.
But there are also viewers who are quite disgusted with Qi Song. They keep posting to analyze his various behaviors and think that the program team is fooling people.
But it is almost impossible to let Qi Song leave.
After cleaning up the kitchen, Qi Song looked at Xu Qinghu deeply before turning around and leaving reluctantly.
Xu Qinghu seemed unaware of his hostility. He washed his hands carefully and went to the living room to apply hand cream.
Ruan Xiaoyu asked her to sit next to her and whispered, "I'm going out on a date tomorrow. I wonder if the production crew will do something tonight."
Xu Qinghu shook his head, "I don't know."
She leaned on the sofa, with a hint of fatigue on her fair and delicate face.
"Qi Song didn't bully you in the kitchen just now, did he?" Ruan Xiaoyu hugged her arm and said in a voice that only the two of them could hear: "If he dares to target you, tell me and I will quarrel with him."
"No." Xu Qinghu's lips curled slightly, "We were just discussing washing the dishes."
Upon learning that Qiao Wanshu was enjoying the cool air in the garden, Qi Song strode out of the hut and planned to go over and talk to her.
The lights in the garden were bright, and Qiao Wanshu's slender back exuded a cold and aloof aura.
Qi Song strode over and was about to speak when he tripped over something and crashed into the rose bushes beside him.
When Qiao Wanshu heard the sound, he turned around and saw Qi Song standing up in a mess. There were bloody marks on his face from being scratched by the sharp thorns, and a series of blood beads appeared.
Qiao Wanshu's pupils shrank slightly, "Are you okay?"
She quickly came to Qi Song's side, looked at his face, and her expression suddenly changed. "Why are you so careless? The wound is a bit deep, and you may need to apply medicine."
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