Chapter 9 Chapter 9 Caution is her gift to him...
Gu Jingchen was also visibly stunned. He stopped beside Xu Qinghu, looked at her and said, "Our competition is inherently unfair. How about we push the cart to Baiqiao and I answer your questions?"
The implication is that he loses.
"How can that be?" Xu Qinghu glanced at him and said, "I accept the loss. Since you've caught up with me, you must win."
Gu Jingchen laughed, "Actually, you don't have to follow the rules too much."
"I set the rules," Xu Qinghu snorted, "I must abide by them."
"Let's go," she said without further nagging at the question. "Let's go first. You can ask me anything you want then."
Seeing how serious she was, Gu Jingchen also became serious, "Then I need to think about what I want to ask you."
The two of them pushed the cart through the tall Metasequoia trees that stood like guards, and soon they saw the white Kongqiao bridge spanning the two banks. As the sun set, the water surface was shimmering with golden light. The scenery was magnificent and beautiful, making people relax unconsciously.
Xu Qinghu put his bicycle on the side of the road, ran quickly to the bridge, put his hand lightly on the railing, turned around and called Gu Jingchen, "Come here quickly, it's really beautiful here!"
Upon hearing this, Gu Jingchen strode to her side and admired the sunset with her.
"It's so beautiful," even someone as calm as him couldn't help but sigh, "I haven't seen a sunset like this in a long time."
Xu Qinghu glanced sideways, "Are you satisfied with this date?"
She asked this question as if casually, obviously caring about Gu Jingchen's thoughts.
Gu Jingchen's gaze fell on her face. Her cheeks were still rosy from riding, and her eyes were clear and clean. She looked more lively and energetic than when they first met, as if she had become concrete in front of him.
She is not a cold beauty who relies on her beauty to commit crimes, but a real person who can perceive the beauty in life and can actually see and touch it.
Most people would stay away from someone because of excessive beauty, but he didn't feel that way at all when he was with Xu Qinghu.
He just felt comfortable and happy, even...happy.
It was hard for him to imagine that he would receive so much emotional feedback from the opposite sex, which made him a little dazed.
"What's wrong?" Xu Qinghu's eyes curved slightly. "Haven't you figured out what you want to ask me yet?"
Gu Jingchen's lips curled up, "Are you worried that my question is difficult?"
Xu Qinghu shook his head. "Ask whatever you want to ask. There's nothing I can't answer."
Gu Jingchen looked at her almost flawless face and asked, "I do have a question. Is participating in the show stressful for you? Will it put a big burden on your life?"
The audience who had been looking forward to Gu Jingchen asking some ambiguous questions suddenly felt like a deflated ball.
[What kind of question is Teacher Gu asking? It’s the same as not asking at all.]
[Gu Jingchen actually didn't seize such a good opportunity. It's okay to ask her why she chose to go out with him.]
[This is very consistent with Mr. Gu's personality. He is always so considerate and gentle, and never causes any embarrassment or awkwardness to the woman.]
[But it was too mild, which made those of us watching the livestream very unhappy. We wanted to hear more intense questions, not the kind that could be answered with a toe.]
[I don't understand what the above person said. Gu Jingchen is not interested in the Xu family, so he asks such boring questions. But when it comes to Qiao Wanshu, he becomes enthusiastic in an instant.]
[+1, the bottom line is that he doesn't like Xu Qinghu and doesn't want to have an affair with her.]
[Luckily, I was rooting for Teacher Gu and Qiao Qiao. Seeing this scene was so satisfying. Xu's attempt to break them up was a dream!]
[But why do I feel that Gu Jingchen and Xu Qinghu are more pleasing to the eye and more comfortable together? Gu Jingchen also looks at Xu Qinghu a lot. Is it my illusion?]
Xu Qinghu wasn't surprised by the question. "Of course there is pressure, but I don't feel it's a burden. After being on the show, I've not only met more people, but my life has also become more interesting. I've adapted quite well to it."
Gu Jingchen looked at her with a smile, "That's good. If you need help in the cabin, you can always come to me."
"Okay." Xu Qinghu looked at the lake, without any sign of loss on her face. The evening breeze blew her long hair. The cameraman took a few steps back and captured her and Gu Jingchen's backs, including the sunset behind them, in the camera. The two of them were of similar height and had beautiful backs, which was a kind of beautiful romance at the end of a comic strip.
[Although I don't like Xu Qinghu, the two of them standing together are a real visual delight.]
[I feel like betraying myself and becoming a fan of their relationship. What should I do?]
[It's mainly because Xu Qinghu is so charming that I've gone from being a fan just for her looks to a die-hard fan.]
[To be honest, she is not inferior to Gu Jingchen at all. If Gu Jingchen is not moved, he would be a fool.]
[The above has started again. Do you like green tea so much? I hope your life is filled with green tea like Xu Qinghu's!]
[Those mindless couples are the most despicable. But thinking that Teacher Gu only likes Qiao Qiao makes me feel so happy! So what about being pretty? Can it be eaten?]
"You can also ask me a question," Gu Jingchen said at the right time, "Any question is fine."
Xu Qinghu's eyes flickered slightly. "Really? Can I ask even if I lose?"
Gu Jingchen said: "Whether you win or lose, you can ask."
Xu Qinghu looked back at him, his eyes lit up by the brilliant sunset, appearing exceptionally focused. "Then let me ask you, when you're unhappy, what do you do to cheer yourself up?"
Gu Jingchen's eyes changed slightly, as if he didn't expect her to ask this question.
This question seems easy to answer, but it is actually a very personal question.
Even the comments were amazed at Xu Qinghu's ability to ask questions.
Gu Jingchen was stunned for a few seconds before coming to his senses and shaking his head, saying, "I rarely feel unhappy."
But he did not avoid the problem. "But when I am really unhappy, I prefer to go out for a walk, like watching the sunset or going somewhere else, and the negative emotions will dissipate quickly."
Xu Qinghu nodded and said, "Then I wish you a happy life every day in the little house."
"Thank you." Gu Jingchen smiled and said, "Is there anything else you want to ask?"
"No more." Xu Qinghu looked at the setting sun and said with a smile, "It's time for us to have dinner. Let's ride to the restaurant first."
The two of them rode their bicycles towards the restaurant Xu Qinghu had booked, and soon they arrived at the bustling food street.
In order to avoid being disturbed during the meal, the program crew had already contacted the restaurant in advance, and the two of them were served hot meals and dishes shortly after entering the box.
At this time, Qiao Wanshu and Qi Song were watching the stars on the top of the mountain.
Qi Song's motorcycle was parked on a platform halfway up the mountain. The two of them walked up along the mountain road. The mountain was quiet and lonely, and the night sky above their heads was clear and dotted with stars.
Qiao Wanshu looked up at the sky, his eyes reflecting tiny starlights. "It's so quiet here."
She whispered, "If it weren't for you, I wouldn't have known there was such a great stargazing spot."
"I found it while riding," Qi Song stood behind her with a hint of pride in his eyes. "If you like it, I'll bring you here next time."
Qiao Wanshu nodded, "Okay."
Qi Song took off his jacket and asked her to sit on the ground. "Watch for a while, then I'll take you to eat barbecue."
Even on a summer night, the mountain breeze would still be a bit chilly. Qiao Wanshu was wearing a thin skirt, and the corners of her mouth gradually turned pale.
But she didn't say anything to spoil the fun, instead she gently hugged her legs.
Seeing that she didn't say anything, Qi Song turned around and said, "Do you want to go to a higher place to have a look? The visual effect is better there."
Qiao Wanshu touched his cold arm and said, "Next time, aren't we going to have a barbecue?"
Qi Song didn't see the reluctance in her eyes, "Okay, I'll listen to you."
Qiao Wanshu nodded, still looking calm and composed.
[How romantic! Qi Song really knows how to choose a place.]
[Qi Song is so cool. Sitting with Qiao Qiao, it feels like they are in an idol drama.]
[A man who can ride a motorcycle is so handsome. I declare him the coolest guy in the room!]
[Am I the only one who thinks Qiao Wanshu doesn't seem to enjoy this place? She's wearing way too little, and Qi Song doesn't even notice.]
[Yes, you're the only one who thinks that the two of them are having a good date, but you're the only one who ruins the fun. You're the one who can't stand others being good.]
[+1, when will these negative comments on dates stop? Qiao Qiao is obviously very beautiful, okay?]
In the small room, Zhong Zining was washing vegetables. He Shengnian, who had just returned from get off work, learned that Gu Jingchen and Qiao Wanshu were out on a date, so he immediately changed his clothes and came to help.
"You got off work very early today," Zhong Zining asked with a smile, "I remember you usually don't come back until after eight o'clock."
"We're not that busy today," He Shengnian said as he cut the washed vegetables. "There won't be that many people eating tonight, so let's make two fewer dishes."
"I thought so too," Zhong Zining said, "How about making some chicken soup, some cold dishes, and three hot dishes?"
He Shengnian nodded, lowered his eyes and continued cutting vegetables.
Zhong Zining looked at his increasingly broad back and narrow waist after he tied the apron, and unconsciously followed his movements, not even noticing that the water in the basin had overflowed.
It was not until the sound of the door opening in the entrance hall that she suddenly woke up.
She turned off the water naturally and said with a smile, "It must be Xiaoyu or Ruoxi who is back."
After saying that, he poked his head out of the kitchen to see who had returned, and saw You Zhi carrying a backpack and a bag of things.
"You're back." Zhong Zining greeted with a smile.
Upon hearing this, You Zhi nodded to her, put down the backpack in his hand, and took out a palm-sized flower pot from the bag.
Zhong Zining blinked and asked curiously, "Are you going to grow flowers?"
"No." You Zhi didn't explain much, but took the things to the garden.
Seeing this, Zhong Zining followed with some curiosity. She saw You Zhi take out a wooden box, which should be a gift from Xu Qinghulu to him.
Are there seeds inside?
He Shengnian looked at the two of them through the kitchen window and saw You Zhi take out a small bag of seeds from the box, carefully took out two seeds, and planted them in the flowerpots he had bought.
Seeing You Zhi's careful and attentive look, Zhong Zining was stunned for a moment, then suddenly realized: "Did she give you gourd seeds?"
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