Cen Lin was dumbfounded upon seeing this. He tapped his head and clasped his hands in apology to Tao Zhizhi.
"Sister-in-law, I completely forgot about this. I'll make it up to you now."
Immediately, Cen Lin called Manager Wang to draft a contract and decided to give her the location of the warm food stall. Tao Zhizhi quickly waved her hand to refuse, but she couldn't resist Cen Lin's insistence and tearfully accepted the right to use the location.
As the group gathered, they couldn't help but tease Fu Jue and Tao Zhizhi, their playful expressions barely concealed. Seeing Tao Zhizhi's face flushed red, Shu Nian stood up, pulled her up, and said affectionately:
“Zhizhi, we girls have our own topics to discuss. We don’t stay with them; all they do is drink.”
Tao Zhizhi took the opportunity to leave and followed Shu Nian's footsteps.
"This must be your first time experiencing activities at the resort. Let me show you around and show you around."
With a slightly disgusted expression, he muttered under his breath:
"They've been hanging out together for a long time, and the first time they came, they knew to take us to release lanterns and then take advantage of us."
Upon hearing this, Tao Zhizhi couldn't help but burst out laughing.
Shu Nian has a gentle, smiling face and a friendly personality. His natural charm made Tao Zhizhi feel very comfortable, and she relaxed in no time.
The two strolled around, and as expected of a designer, even their photos were quite stylish, almost every single one a masterpiece. Tao Zhizhi not only gained beautiful photos from this trip but also a close friend with whom she could privately chat with her man.
Of course, it was too late when the two men caught her, and it couldn't overcome the deep sisterly bond they had built, but that's another story.
The two rested at the Qimeng Dessert Shop, chatting as they talked. Shu Nian revealed a girlish side, her face full of sweetness:
"But then again, Huaijin has been really good to me."
Tao Zhizhi was stunned. So what was she just complaining about to herself?!
But she had to admit that listening to Shu Nian recount her love story had brought back memories of the domineering CEO novels she loved reading in her school days. Indeed, real-life stories were even more captivating. Shu Nian, with a sudden flash of inspiration, whispered something intimately in Tao Zhizhi's ear:
"By the way, the hot springs here are very relaxing and incredibly soothing; you absolutely must try them!"
It's this hot spring again. Tao Zhizhi has heard about it three times already. Is it really that good? It sounds like a paid advertisement (not really).
"Have you thought it through?"
Yuan Yan was relaxed, swirling a glass of red wine in his hand without taking a sip, and casually seeking confirmation from Fu Jue as he listened to his thoughts.
"The fact that A-Jue asked us shows that he already had a plan and was just showing off."
Qin Huaijin looked at Fu Jue with a mocking expression. Given their friendship, didn't he know Fu Jue's personality?
"That's true. Once you've made up your mind, you should act sooner rather than later, unlike me—"
Yuan Yan's voice, low and melancholic, abruptly stopped as he finished his drink, a bitter taste spreading through him. "Ah—"
Fu Jue, with a smug look on his face, said casually:
"Unlike you, we fell in love freely and our families supported us. I would never cut off her wings—"
Everyone present knew what Yuan Yan was trying to say. Fu Jue's words were merciless, and Yuan Yan looked helpless, pointing to his own eyes:
[Look into my bloodshot eyes and say it again!]
Fu Jue patted him on the shoulder: "Keep it up!"
"I'm very clingy, I have to go keep Zhizhi company, you guys drink."
Yuan Yan gritted her teeth, watching Fu Jue stroll away, her body radiating sweetness, her tone filled with undisguised envy:
"That damn brother!"
Cen Lin chuckled, his eyes darting around, before pressing his lips tightly together, signaling himself to shut up.
——
Fu Jue inquired about the two people's location from Manager Wang and saw Tao Zhizhi leaning on a book, muttering to herself:
"Zhizhi, let me tell you, I can drink a thousand cups without getting drunk!"
"Another glass, would you like some too? It's sweet."
The two had already moved from the dessert shop to the bar next door. Shu Nian watched the bartender perform a series of up-and-down movements, then handed her a pretty little sweet drink. She took a sip and didn't taste the bitterness of the alcohol, so she drank two glasses in a row.
The alcohol content was too high, exceeding Shu Nian's alcohol tolerance limit. That's why Tao Zhizhi had to do her best to keep her from leaning against the door frame and calling for Qin Huaijin.
Tao Zhizhi glanced at Fu Jue out of the corner of her eye and was somewhat disappointed. She gestured for him to call Qin Huaijin over.
"Hey, hey, don't go there! That's the toilet, not your room!"
Tao Zhizhi suppressed a laugh and pulled Shu Nian back to her side to comfort her. Shu Nian, who was used to wielding a pen, was no match for Tao Zhizhi, who was skilled at handling pots and pans. She was forced to move within the designated area by force.
When Qin Huaijin arrived and saw Shu Nian's drunken state, he sighed and picked her up from Tao Zhizhi's arms.
"Thank you for taking care of her, sister-in-law. I'll take her with me now and won't bother you any longer."
"Zhizhi, you've worked so hard. It's already this late. Shouldn't you go back to the shop for a quick look?"
Upon hearing Fu Jue's reminder, Tao Zhizhi noticed that it was already past ten o'clock.
"No need, the kitchen helper should have already taken care of it."
Tao Zhizhi was quite at ease with the system's robot, and she hadn't received any notification about the 100 million in her mind.
Fu Jue raised his eyebrows and smiled, putting his arm around Tao Zhizhi's waist:
"Shall I join you to admire the moon next?"
Having been recommended it many times, Tao Zhizhi's curiosity was piqued:
"I want to try the hot springs here. Is it possible to see the moon from there?"
Fu Jue was surprised, his voice slightly hoarse:
"able."
Tao Zhizhi bought a swimsuit at an outside store and entered the changing room full of anticipation. Fu Jue led her to his private hot spring pool.
When she came out wrapped in a bathrobe and saw Fu Jue already in the hot spring, she looked surprised.
"Didn't Manager Wang say there was a private hot spring? How come you—"
Fu Jue turned around, and the mist emanating from the hot spring veiled his handsome face. The striking beauty that emerged from the mist was breathtaking, elevating his appearance to a new level in Tao Zhizhi's eyes. She met Fu Jue's wet gaze and quickly surrendered, letting him turn around before she entered the water herself.
The warm water enveloped her completely, and all the fatigue of the day vanished in that instant. Apart from the faint sulfur smell of the hot spring, the resort must have also placed special spice packets, which emitted a faint floral fragrance that was refreshing and delightful.
Tao Zhizhi was enjoying the comfort of the hot spring, unaware of the ripples spreading behind her and the two arms that had wrapped around her waist, leaving her no chance to break free.
"Phew, does Zhizhi really reject me that much?"
Fu Jue gently slid his chin across her cheek, expressing his displeasure at Tao Zhizhi's earlier attempt to avoid him.
"Ouch, why did you bite me!"
Fu Jue remained silent, the mist obscuring his expression. He brazenly displayed his possessiveness, intimately pleading for Tao Zhizhi's response. For a moment, the hot spring water reflected a perfectly round moon that could never be formed.
The two returned to their room with different feelings. Tao Zhizhi looked around and, thankfully, it was a normal suite, without any deliberately created atmosphere. She breathed a sigh of relief.
"The moon isn't full enough tonight, how about Zhizhi comes with me to see it tomorrow?"
Tao Zhizhi immediately understood Fu Jue's intentions, touched her swollen lips, and covered his mouth to stop him from saying anything more:
"Oh no! Tomorrow is a crucial day for the branch store, you're not allowed to disturb me!"
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