Guo Zifeng arrived on time before dinner, bringing Bai Jing with him.
Although no one else explained the relationship between Chen Yang and Mo Xi to Guo Zifeng, the experienced Guo Zifeng keenly sensed the subtle atmosphere between them.
"Chen Yang, what should we bring when we go to the island?"
Halfway through the meal, Guo Zifeng suddenly spoke.
Chen Yang paused for a moment, then glanced at the smiling Guo Zifeng and said calmly.
"Just bring some food."
"Should we bring weapons? There might be wild animals on the island."
"I think it's necessary to bring weapons, including a bow. I can finally show off my skills," Ye Wu said.
“My brother and I will go another time,” Jiang Yining said. “Someone has to guard the camp.”
Chen Yang glanced at Mo Xi, who looked puzzled, and explained, "Let's talk about another survival game."
Mo Xi nodded, seemingly understanding but not quite.
"Yining and Jiang Bo will stay at the camp, while the rest of you will explore the island. Make sure you bring enough food and check the weather before you go out."
"good."
"OK."
"God of Wealth Yang, it seems we're out of wolf meat. Shouldn't we save some?"
"No need. The fishpond is ready for harvest now, and there's still some crocodile meat left. The new traps are working quite well, so we're not short of food for the time being."
Mo Xi stared blankly at the conversation, finding it hard to understand what kind of game could have such a powerful appeal, captivating this group of people from different backgrounds.
"What game is it? I'll download it and try it out," Mo Xi said to Chen Yang.
As soon as she said that, the dinner table suddenly fell silent.
Li Su'er looked at Chen Yang nervously, seemingly wondering if Chen Yang would also pull Mo Xi into the Micro World.
"The game is in closed beta and hasn't been released yet. A client gave us the closed beta access. Now the closed beta access is no longer available."
"Oh," Mo Xi responded, without asking any further questions.
Li Su'er seemed to be in a much better mood, and she was always excitedly discussing the upcoming "game plan" while eating at the table.
Throughout lunch, Mo Xi rarely spoke, simply listening quietly.
After the meal, a guest came to check in. He was a game designer who often stayed here and was a regular customer. He was also one of the people Chen Yang was planning to recruit into Microworld.
"Chen Yang, can you accompany me for a walk around West Lake? I have a lot of questions I want to ask you."
Mo Xi said to Chen Yang, who was sitting in front of the computer.
Chen Yang hesitated for a moment, then nodded.
When the two of them went out, they greeted the others. Li Su'er wanted to go with them, but Jiang Yining stopped her with a look.
Chen Yang drove to the West Lake and took Mo Xi for a leisurely walk along the lake.
"The last time we came here was when we were sophomores. You were already quite remarkable back then, and you often took me around to play."
"Well, it's nothing special."
"Would you like to take a boat?"
Mo Xi suddenly said.
The boatmen on the lake have sharp ears; as soon as they hear a customer coming in, they immediately greet them warmly.
"Handsome men and beautiful women, wanna go boating on the lake? It's 180 yuan for half an hour, and you can also enjoy authentic West Lake Longjing tea."
Chen Yang nodded, and the boatman happily led the two onto the boat.
"Would you like me to introduce this to you? It's free."
"No need, we've been here before," Chen Yang said calmly.
The boatman wisely kept quiet and stood at the bow, concentrating on rowing.
"Is it true that you won millions after graduation? I still find it hard to believe."
“It’s true.” Chen Yang nodded. “Eight million after tax.”
"You still say you're nothing special? So many people envy your luck."
Chen Yang shrugged and said, "At least you certainly don't envy me."
Mo Xi smiled and poured hot water from the kettle, the tea leaves tumbling in the hot water.
"Your tea ceremony skills haven't declined over the years."
"It's just something I like to learn; I'm not nearly as good as your little fangirl, Su'er."
Mo Xi remained calm and composed, with a gentle smile that was as refreshing as a spring breeze.
"I'm currently in Shanghai, and I own a few small shops. You're welcome to come and visit sometime."
"Yes, I'll go when I have time."
As Chen Yang spoke, his gaze involuntarily drifted to the side. That was the famous scenic spot of West Lake, "Broken Bridge in Lingering Snow".
Mo Xi also looked over, her eyes no longer calm. A picture flashed through her mind of a boy standing on a bridge, loudly proclaiming that he would take her to travel all over the world in the future.
Half an hour passed quickly, and the boatman smiled and took out a sign, saying, "WeChat, Alipay, and cash are all accepted."
"It really is different from before," Mo Xi murmured, but Chen Yang, who was paying, didn't hear her.
"Shall we continue shopping, or grab something to eat?"
"Let's find a restaurant. I miss West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce."
Chen Yang knew there was a restaurant nearby that made the most authentic West Lake Vinegar Fish, so the two of them walked there.
This restaurant features a traditional Chinese style and is decorated in a very elegant manner.
The two ordered West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce and a few side dishes, and found a seat by the window.
"What made you decide to open an inn?"
While waiting for the food, Mo Xi asked.
"I've been traveling a lot these past few days, and I've been thinking about running my own guesthouse. Making money isn't important; I just want to create the kind of place I envision."
"You're a little different than before."
"After all these years, there's no reason why things shouldn't change."
“Ah Yang…”
Mo Xi gritted her teeth and said meekly, "I'm sorry."
Chen Yang glanced at her and said, "Back then, you just made the rational and correct choice. There's nothing to apologize for."
"Would you believe me if I said I regretted it?"
Chen Yang took a sip of tea and remained silent. Mo Xi could only manage a wry smile.
At that moment, a man in a suit walked over.
"Miss, it's not good to look so troubled. A pretty girl like you should smile more."
Mo Xi didn't even look up, but Chen Yang glanced at the man in the suit.
It's amazing this guy could even bring himself to say such a Western-style pickup line; Chen Yang had to admire his shamelessness.
But the man in the suit clearly didn't understand this. Seeing that Mo Xi didn't reply to him, he took out a business card.
"I am Jiang Daoli, the HR manager of Danhua Group. I wonder if I would have the honor of getting to know you?"
"No, you can leave now."
Mo Xi said calmly, and Chen Yang could detect a hint of impatience in her voice.
Jiang Daoli's smile froze for a moment, but he continued, "I don't think you two are in a romantic relationship. Miss, there's no need to be so aloof."
"If you don't want to lose face in a place like this, then hurry up and leave." Mo Xi's impatience was quite obvious.
She rarely shows such obvious emotions, and Jiang Daoli was just unlucky to run into the line of fire.
"Hello, your West Lake Fish in Vinegar Sauce is ready. Please enjoy."
Just then, the waiter came over with the dishes.
"I've put their bill on my tab."
Jiang Daoli said to the waiter.
Mo Xi rolled her eyes and said to Chen Yang, "Eat up, there's a sucker who'll pay the bill."
Hearing such blunt and somewhat insulting words, Jiang Daoli finally couldn't hold back anymore.
"You shameless woman."
At another table, several men who had been eating with Jiang Daoli also came over upon seeing this.
"This fish isn't bad, is it?"
Chen Yang remained calm and picked up a piece of fish and put it in his mouth.
Mo Xi smiled, then turned to the group and said coldly, "Are you going to make a move? If not, go back."
"The sauce cools down quickly, so let's ignore them for now and eat the fish," Chen Yang said.
Jiang Daoli and his group looked as pale as liver; they were extremely unpleasant.
(End of this chapter)
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