Tao Rui sold the small software to Tang Yaobin for two million and successfully negotiated investment in a new project.
This day was the seventh day since he moved out of his home. He had earned enough money to rent a house and moved from the laboratory to his new home.
The efficiency is astonishing.
Assistant Xiaozhou was still surprised when he was helping with the move. "Dr. Tao, how did you do that? Can you teach me? I'm so short of money!"
"interested?"
Xiaozhou nodded frantically.
Tao Rui took out his phone and sent him an email. "I've sent you the basic framework," he said with a smile. "Go back and take a look. Let me know how much you understand tomorrow."
"Yes! I will go back and study it right away!" Xiao Zhou was ecstatic. He quickly helped Tao Rui put his luggage away, turned around and ran away.
Ling Jiaxuan came out of the kitchen with some juice and asked in surprise, "Xiao Zhou left? Why didn't you invite him here for dinner? It's your housewarming day today, you should invite everyone to celebrate."
Tao Rui smiled as he walked over to take the juice and led her to sit on the sofa. "He wants to study what I made and is anxious to get back to study. No need to celebrate. We can just have a quiet meal together. Too many people will make too much noise."
Without outsiders, the atmosphere is indeed much warmer.
Ling Jiaxuan looked at him and smiled. "I never thought you'd live across the street from me now. You're amazing! You made money so quickly! I was so worried about you."
"Strong strength always gives you confidence. You must have faith in me."
"Now I have it. You're even more capable than I thought." Ling Jiaxuan smoothed her hair, a little embarrassed. "Yesterday, I was discussing with Lin Shan whether I should lend you some money to ease your financial burden. I was so conflicted, worried that your pride would be hurt and you'd feel uncomfortable. Lin Shan even scolded me, saying I was worrying about nothing."
Tao Rui said bluntly, "She's right to scold me. I told you not to worry. I'm a very independent person. I'll say whatever I want. I won't hide it out of pride. Besides, what's our relationship?"
Tao Rui leaned over to look at her and said dissatisfiedly, "When you have something on your mind, you go to Lin Shan instead of me. Do you think you are closer to her?"
"No!" Ling Jiaxuan hurriedly explained, "I can't bring myself to talk about this kind of thing. I'll discuss it with a good friend..."
Tao Rui laughed out loud, "I was just kidding, why are you so nervous?"
"...I thought you were angry. Why are you so mean now?" Ling Jiaxuan breathed a sigh of relief and slapped him lightly to express her dissatisfaction.
Tao Rui grabbed her hand and smiled, "I'm not angry this time, but I might not be angry next time. By the way, when I moved in just now, were you practicing a song? A new one?"
"Well, my idol has a new song out, and it's amazing! She's amazing. She sings beautifully, dances beautifully, and is so pretty. If I had even one-tenth of her, I'd wake up laughing in my sleep! Can I play that song for you?"
Ling Jiaxuan took out her phone and wanted to share it with Tao Rui. Tao Rui held her hand and said with a smile, "No hurry, I want to listen to your version first. How about this, you continue practicing the song, and I'll be the chef and cook a candlelight dinner for the two of us. After a candlelight dinner, listen to new songs, and watch a movie, it will be the perfect housewarming celebration, okay?"
Ling Jiaxuan was stunned. "You cook?" Her first reaction was no. "Your hands are used for experiments and research. If you get burned, it will cause a big problem. Let me do it. I'm a good cook."
Tao Rui tilted his head. "Aren't your hands used to play the piano, guitar, and hold the microphone? How could your hands get burned? You think I'm more important than you? But I also think you're more important than me. Be good, go practice singing. You sparkle when you sing, and I love it."
Ling Jiaxuan blushed a little, pushed him and whispered, "Did you put honey on your mouth today? You speak so nicely? If you want to do it, do it. Don't blame me for not helping you later."
After saying this, Ling Jiaxuan ran back to her home first.
She ran all the way back to the bedroom, closed the door and leaned against it, pressing her chest hard, suspecting that her heart would jump out of her body at any second!
How could Tao Rui say such sweet words? They were so sweet that she couldn't believe it!
Ling Jiaxuan covered her cheeks, feeling very happy. Tao Rui said that he felt she was more important, that she sparkled when she sang, and that he liked her.
This was the first time that Tao Rui praised and affirmed her so directly, which made her even more excited than when he confessed his love to her.
It took her a while to calm down before she dared to go out, but she couldn't help smiling when she saw Tao Rui, as if even the air was sweet.
Tao Rui had just moved in, so of course he cooked at her house. Her house had an open kitchen, so while Tao Rui cooked, she practiced singing in the living room. They could see each other anytime, and it made her happy just thinking about it.
When Tao Rui first started cooking, Ling Jiaxuan was worried that he wouldn't know how to do it, might cut his hand, and make a mess. But surprisingly, Tao Rui knew how to do it all, and his movements were very skillful, and he looked like a real expert.
She was surprised, then a little self-conscious. Tao Rui was a jack of all trades, a perfect fit. He was like her idol, a figure in the clouds, so far away from her. Why would Tao Rui like her? She wasn't outstanding in any way; she could only sing and dance, and she wasn't famous yet. Netizens said she wasn't good enough for him, and she felt the same way.
In the past, she might have said these words, praising Tao Rui's cooking skills and feeling inferior about her own mediocrity. But this time, she looked at Tao Rui and inexplicably felt that Tao Rui didn't like to hear such words.
These days she vaguely felt that Tao Rui liked powerful and positive people.
She quickly dismissed her feelings of inferiority. Tao Rui had just praised her, so why was she feeling sorry for herself? She loved singing, and Tao Rui thought she sang beautifully. What could be more delightful than such a coincidence? She just needed to cherish it and work hard to become better.
Ling Jiaxuan suddenly had an inspiration. She took the pen and paper on the coffee table and quickly wrote down the lyrics and melody she had thought of.
Inspiration came quickly and violently, in an endless stream. Her entire emotions were aroused and she was completely immersed in it. She gradually forgot about Tao Rui in the kitchen, and also forgot about her envy and inferiority. All that remained was the song she wrote, a creation that represented her talent.
Tao Rui raised his head, smiled silently, and made his hands move more gently, trying not to make any noise.
He hadn't lied. When Ling Jiaxuan was doing something she loved, she truly shone, a stark contrast to her usual self. Perhaps it was because besides her passion, she also had a dream. On the road to her dream, everyone was incredibly charming.
In the time it takes to cook a meal, Ling Jiaxuan has finished writing a song in one go. Of course, it still needs some fine-tuning, but most of it has been completed.
When Tao Rui called her to eat, she pulled Tao Rui aside with sparkling eyes and said, "I've never finished a song so quickly. I, I mean, I didn't write it randomly. I think this song is better than anything I've written before. Do you understand? I'm so excited and happy!"
Tao Rui smiled and nodded, "I understand. I can see that. As a great songwriter, do you have time to enjoy your boyfriend's cooking now? No matter how excited you are, you have to fill your stomach. Maybe you will have more inspiration after eating. I will accompany you then."
"Okay." Ling Jiaxuan smiled happily.
She was in a particularly good mood. Holding Tao Rui's hand, she walked to the table and was surprised to see the exquisite four dishes and one soup. She leaned over and smelled it, saying in surprise, "What a nice smell! Are you a cooking expert? I have to try it. I didn't expect you to have such a hidden skill!"
Ling Jiaxuan immediately ran to wash her hands and sat down to taste the dishes made by Tao Rui.
She was shocked when the food reached her mouth.
The dishes that Tao Rui bought for her from Yu Shi Fang that day were the most delicious in her opinion, but the dishes Tao Rui cooked were even better than those from Yu Shi Fang!
She took a bite of each dish in disbelief and even drank a few sips of the soup. The shock on her face became more and more intense.
She slowly turned her head like a robot and looked at Tao Rui, saying incredulously, "What on earth can't you do? You really are so versatile."
Tao Rui shrugged. "A lot." He thought quickly, but couldn't come up with anything, so he simply brushed off the question. "Do you like it? Then I'll make it for you often in the future, okay?"
"Okay!" Ling Jiaxuan smiled, "I feel so happy. You're so nice to me."
Tao Rui laughed twice and started eating. "You feel happy with such a simple thing. Are you too easily satisfied? Don't be so quick to think that I'm good to you. Ask for more. Think about the popular sayings about the "Twenty-four Filial Boyfriends" on the Internet. Don't compromise your requirements just because you love me."
"Who loves you, narcissist!"
"You can also be a little narcissistic. I like narcissism."
The sweet candlelight dinner was even more enjoyable than their previous trips to fancy restaurants. They didn't have to worry about unfamiliar etiquette or other people's opinions; they were free, relaxed, and happy.
After dinner, the two of them huddled together to wash the dishes. Even though there was a dishwasher, there was something particularly warm and cozy about just standing in front of the sink. Ling Jiaxuan wanted this simple happiness, without all the noise, just love.
Ling Jiaxuan played the guitar and sang her newly written song to Tao Rui. The song is still a work in progress, but the melody and lyrics make people want to smile. It feels like there are pink bubbles all around, and it is so sweet that it goes straight to their hearts.
Tao Rui sat side by side with her on the carpet in the living room. While Ling Jiaxuan was playing and singing, Tao Rui bent one leg, put his arm on it, and listened to her singing quietly.
He listened very attentively, with a lover's smile on his lips, and his eyes were full of her, without a trace of distraction.
There is no doubt that such feedback is the best compliment to Ling Jiaxuan.
He likes this song!
Ling Jiaxuan knew the answer without asking, so she felt even happier. A sense of accomplishment filled her heart, and a seed of ambition took root in her heart.
She wants to write more good songs.
I want to stand on a bigger and more dazzling stage.
I want Tao Rui to see a better Ling Jiaxuan.
She really wants to!
That night, Tao Rui didn't hear the new song of his idol Ling Jiaxuan until the end, but that new song probably didn't matter anymore.
The important thing is that Ling Jiaxuan, now feeling secure and fulfilled, has become a different person from that moment on. No one knows what the future holds, but one thing is certain: it will be better than the original outcome.
Only then will Ling Jiaxuan be liked by more people and will they like herself.
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