Chapter 15 You Can Collect Stamps
Yu Zhi was bored recently, so she followed Chef Gao to improve her cooking skills. As a result, in less than two days, she had completely broken down Chef Gao.
"Ma'am, if you want me to retire early, just tell me!"
Yu Zhi looked at the plates of dark cuisine in front of her and touched her nose with a guilty conscience: "How could that be?"
But Yu Zhi was afraid that she would really anger the chef, so she gave Chef Gao an afternoon off and agreed to continue learning tomorrow.
The next day, Niu Kulugao returned covered in blood, but no one was there. There was only a warning sign hanging on the kitchen door: "The kitchen is a restricted area. Madam, do not enter!"
Yu Zhi was speechless: "What's going on, Xiaoshui? Can't he afford to play?"
[Master Host, please let him go. He is a top chef and he is almost broken.]
Yu Zhi had some idea of her own talent, so she gave up decisively and immediately focused on making tea.
With the experience of Chef Gao as a lesson, the tea art master sat upright when teaching Yu Zhi, and his hands, which had been steady for most of his life, began to tremble.
But fortunately, when God closes a window, he always opens another one for people.
Yu Zhi learned how to make tea very quickly.
The tea master's eyes lit up as he looked at Yu Zhi, and his compliments were less flattering: "Madam, you are amazing."
Yu Zhi finally regained some self-esteem.
Just then, a message popped up on the phone at hand.
It was sent by Song Chuyin.
Just sharing fragments of daily life.
The two of them didn't contact each other very often, and Yu Zhi's replies were perfunctory.
After all, she is Song Chuhe's biological sister, and she really has no good feelings towards her.
However, the other party seemed to be unaware of Yu Zhi's indifference and was still enthusiastic. Yu Zhi even felt a little embarrassed.
"Xiao Shui, what kind of person do you think Song Chuyin is?"
[You don't trust my scan data. ]
Yu Zhi: "It's still of some reference value. Tell me about it first."
Xiaoshui spent a long time retrieving data, only to find that there was no such person. This meant that Song Chuyin was an insignificant person, so she could not be scanned here.
After hearing this, Yu Zhi's face was full of disbelief.
"No way, she's quite active. Maybe she was missed during the data scan? How about you scan it yourself?"
The probability of missing something in the data is very low, and for unimportant people, Xiaoshui will not find any data no matter how many times he scans.
But Xiaoshui still scanned her alone. When the data appeared, Xiaoshui's tone was full of surprise.
[Wow, how come such an insignificant person is suddenly so closely related to you?]
The higher the correlation, the more detailed the data scanned by Xiaoshui will be.
Yu Zhi pondered: "It seems that we will have a lot of interactions in the future. If we can establish a good relationship, we might be able to get some information about the Song family when necessary."
After all, the Song family and the Pei family are rivals.
Coincidentally, the next message was an invitation to dinner from Song Chuyin, saying that she had just recently arrived in Country M and was not used to the unfamiliar place.
Yu Zhi looked at her information and felt that her statement was very controversial: "Didn't she grow up in Country M?"
[This must be an excuse. Why don't you take this opportunity to get to know her better and see what's hidden beneath her enthusiasm?]
Yu Zhi understood that human nature is treacherous.
"That's true."
The two of them had an appointment for tomorrow morning, and out of courtesy, Yu Zhi put on some light makeup.
After Yu Zhi sat in the car, she was still worried.
"I remember her health hasn't been very good. Besides, her marriage to the Zhao family is imminent. Why would she come to Country M at this time?"
Xiaoshui carefully compared the data: [She had surgery a while ago, so she probably came here to recuperate?]
"Is that so? Then should I bring a gift to solidify our plastic friendship?"
Although Yu Zhi said this, Xiao Shui saw that she had no intention of turning around. After all, they were almost at the restaurant.
But Yu Zhi still asked someone to bring her a bunch of lisianthus.
After all, she was treated to a meal by someone else, and it would be embarrassing for her not to show some appreciation.
Led by the waiter, Yu Zhi came to an excellent private room with a large glass wall and an excellent view.
But what surprised Yu Zhi was that besides Song Chuyin, there was a third person in the box, Song Chuhe.
The smile on her face faded a little.
But she still handed the flowers to Song Chuyin first: "I heard that you just had surgery some time ago. I hope you recover soon."
Song Chuyin took the flowers with a look of surprise on her face: "Thank you, Azhi."
Yu Zhi reacted for a moment, then realized that she was calling her, and felt a little awkward.
Ever since Yu Zhi came in, Song Chuhe's eyes have been on her. Even though Yu Zhi treated him as air, the smile on Song Chuhe's face never faded.
He also signaled the waiter to hand the iPad to Yu Zhi.
If Yu Zhi hadn't made an appointment with Song Chuyin in advance, she would have left immediately the first time she saw Song Chuhe.
It is reasonable to suspect that this was a trap set for her by the brother and sister.
Considering that he would definitely be the only man present to pay the bill, Yu Zhi didn't even look at the names of the dishes, but focused on the more expensive ones.
Looking at the six-digit total amount above, although she knew that it was just a drop in the bucket for Song Chuhe, she still felt inexplicably relieved.
Song Chuhe suddenly spoke in a pure American accent: "I don't want this dish."
Yu Zhi couldn't help but raise an eyebrow: "What's wrong?"
It doesn't necessarily mean that I feel sorry for the money.
Song Chuhe: "This dish has mango salsa, and I remember you can't eat mangoes."
Yu Zhi was speechless for a moment.
It seems that he has a pretty good relationship with the human-machine Yu Zhi, and he even knows that she is allergic to mangoes.
"No need to retreat, just eat it."
It’s quite expensive, and she is a little reluctant to return it.
He was very cooperative and seemed in a good mood: "Okay."
During the meal, Song Chuyin made an excuse to go to the bathroom, but she didn't come back for a long time.
Yu Zhi now understood that he was asking his sister to be the raft so that he could row her over.
Song Chuhe seemed to have no recollection of their breakup, even though it was one-sided on Yu Zhi's part.
"After dinner, do you want to revisit the old place? It has changed a lot now."
His words made Yu Zhi feel strange. She even searched through her memory and confirmed again and again that it was indeed her first time in Country M.
"Revisiting an old place? You must be mistaken. This is my first time in Country M."
Song Chuhe didn't say anything else, but just poured her another bowl of soup.
But Yu Zhi clearly felt that he was surrounded by a very low mood, and she began to doubt herself.
In fact, to be honest, when Song Chuhe didn't speak and just sat there, he was still very pleasing to the eye. He was emotionally stable and well-mannered. If Yu Zhi hadn't had preconceived ideas, maybe they could have become friends.
[Host, do you think Song Chuhe is very similar to the Pei Yuezhou you described to me before?]
It's not about personality, it's just that kind of elegant and graceful demeanor that's hard to ignore.
Yu Zhi was a little unsure: "Uh... maybe everyone from a big family like theirs is like this?"
"Do you believe this? The Song family is a mixed bag. The previous head of the Song family had several illegitimate children. Their business was also shady. It's incredible that such a family could foster such a character."
Yu Zhi: "So what do you want to emphasize?"
If Song Chuhe is truly like this, then he's a good person. If he's just pretending to be like this... I feel like he's being too deliberate in approaching you.
Yu Zhi knew this in her heart, so she had been deliberately avoiding Song Chuhe. In addition, the other party had hurt Pei Yuezhou time and time again, so she didn't want to have any friendly relationship with Song Chuhe.
So, Yu Zhi said directly: "What exactly do you want to do by asking your sister to ask me out? I remember I explained it very clearly last time."
Song Chuhe's hands holding the knife and fork tightened a little.
He slowly put it down.
He looked up at Yu Zhi, his face full of anxiety: "I know I can't persuade you. But I can't bear to see you in danger. Pei Yuezhou is really not a good match."
He kept repeating the same few words over and over again, and Yu Zhi was getting impatient: "Aren't you being too nosy?"
A look of dejection flashed across his light brown eyes: "Sorry, don't be angry. I just care about you too much."
His straightforward words sounded like a true expression of his feelings, but they gave Yu Zhi goosebumps.
[Damn it, host, this guy has taken a fancy to you!]
Yu Zhi, however, didn't believe it at all.
Being able to reach his current position in the Song family, a den of cannibals, doesn't necessarily mean he would easily fall in love with a woman.
Yu Zhi looked at him with a scrutinizing look in her eyes: "Song Chuhe, you don't... like me, do you?"
After hearing this, he clenched his hands under the table nervously and shook his head at Yu Zhi.
"No, no."
Yu Zhi was about to breathe a sigh of relief when she heard him suddenly say seriously, "I love you."
Yu Zhi: “…”
Xiaoshui's mind was in turmoil.
[Damn it, damn it, damn it, damn it—your husband's mortal enemy says he loves you!]
The two people, with different thoughts, did not notice that the listening device placed under the table recorded every word they said.
At this moment, in the most prosperous commercial street in Country M, in the office on the top floor of a tall office building, the atmosphere was so tense that it was a little scary.
Lin Zhi secretly glanced at his boss's face, which was as dark as ink, and subconsciously moved away, ready to escape at any time.
The air pressure in the entire office was terribly low, and it felt like a storm was about to come.
Lin Zhi couldn't help but curse Song Chu and that bastard in his heart for hooking up with a married woman so openly.
But soon, Yu Zhi's voice came from the other side, and she seemed to be frightened: "Are you sick? Have you forgotten that I stabbed you last time?"
I fell in love with him after being stabbed? Is he okay?
Yu Zhi expressed her incomprehension and even less respect.
After hearing what Yu Zhi said, Lin Zhi felt like his cerebellum was about to shrink. His face was full of disbelief: "The last time Song Chuhe was assassinated, it was Madam who did it?!"
So didn’t Madam go to celebrate Song Chuhe’s birthday last time?
"Is the Madam going to avenge you?"
The man, who had a murderous look in his eyes, was also stunned. He didn't react for a long time. The sound of his heartbeat gradually brought him back to his senses.
Lin Zhi's little mouth was still chattering non-stop: "Madam is truly a heroine. She burned down a manor worth hundreds of millions of dollars without any hesitation. I remember the Song family spent a lot of money on renovations in the later period."
Pei Yuezhou's hand holding the pen curled up unconsciously, and his long eyelashes trembled slightly.
The atmosphere, which had finally been relaxed, was broken again by Song Chuhe's words: "I don't mind. If you're still not satisfied, you can stab me a few more times."
"Yu Zhi, I know you're wary of me because of Pei Yuezhou. I understand, but I'm sincere to you.
It's okay if you're not interested in me. As long as you leave Pei Yuezhou, I can help you find a high-quality man according to your ideal type. If that doesn't work, you can also collect stamps. Changing one every week is more refreshing than following Pei Yuezhou. In short, you should think about it carefully."
But he said this in a serious tone, which controlled everyone including Yu Zhi.
Lin Zhi's eyes widened, not daring to even look at his boss. This Song Chuhe's train of thought was truly terrifying. He was also a human being, and he could even say something like "stamp collecting"?
Which good person would take the initiative to recruit three concubines and six courtyards for the person he loves, and say it so righteously.
Feeling the air around him drop several degrees colder, Lin Zhi wiped the sweat from his forehead and decided to say something to save the situation: "This, this Song Chuhe is just completely clueless!"
Pei Yuezhou sneered coldly, looking murderous with a terrifyingly gloomy expression.
"Bring your people and follow me."
Lin Zhi desperately advised: "Sir, don't be impulsive! If you go, they will know that we are monitoring the conversation. Then your wife will definitely not be happy!"
Sure enough, mentioning Yu Zhi is the most effective at this time.
Pei Yuezhou stopped and tried hard to calm the anger in his heart. It took him a long time to calm down.
He narrowed his eyes slightly, still looking unhappy: "What do you think, Master Lin?"
The boss's sarcastic tone nearly brought Lin Zhi to his knees, and cold sweat broke out on his back, but he still tried to keep his facial expression stable: "Sir, in my opinion, you should wait for your wife to come home. Show your tenderness and affection to the fullest so that your wife will be completely devoted to you."
As for Song Chuhe, it seems that the situation in Southeast Asia is not chaotic enough, so they simply add fuel to the fire.
Pei Yuezhou actually thought about the feasibility of this method.
"Or if all else fails, you can pretend to be sick?"
After a moment's hesitation, the first proposal was finally retained.
Pei Yuezhou casually took off his coat and left the office.
Lin Zhi also took the car keys and happily left early with his boss.
On the other side, Yu Zhi, who was also shocked, looked at Song Chuhe with an indescribable look in her eyes.
[Wow, host, his hobbies are generous!]
Xiaoshui deliberately used an exaggerated tone, and Yu Zhi could hear the gloating in it.
But Yu Zhi had to admit that when she was young and frivolous, she did have the idea of giving a home to the most handsome men in the world.
If Song Chuhe had said this a few years earlier, Yu Zhi might have been moved.
But now…
As for Pei Yuezhou's possessiveness, Yu Zhi was not worried about her own personal safety, but she was afraid that all the handsome men in the harem would die.
Worried that Song Chuhe would say something lewd again, Yu Zhi quickly stood up to stop him: "Stop! You'd better keep it for yourself!"
After saying that, Yu Zhi ran away quickly, as if there were jackals, tigers and leopards chasing and biting her.
Seeing her reaction like this, Song Chuhe suddenly felt powerless, frowning, as if he had encountered some big problem.
Isn't that what she said at the beginning?
He made such a big concession, but he didn't expect that even so he couldn't convince her to leave Pei Yuezhou.
At this time, Song Chuyin, who was already sitting in the car, had a strange expression on her face as she listened to the voice coming from the phone.
Her good brother could actually do this for Yu Zhi?
Impossible, he must be plotting something again.
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