Chapter 17 What do you feel for me?
A beautiful platter of pastries and fruit is placed on the coffee table, and fresh flowers surround the candlesticks, creating a wonderful atmosphere.
Chu Ruofu had only eaten a steak and a fruit salad for dinner, and now she was a little hungry. She picked up a piece of pastry, took a bite, and found it to be sweet but not cloying, and very delicious.
Lu Xubai placed their luggage on the sofa, took a long stride, and sat down beside her with a nonchalant expression. The two were neither too close nor too far apart, maintaining the social distance of ordinary friends of the opposite sex.
Chu Ruofu glanced at him, then moved into the luxurious presidential suite. She was so smug that she almost forgot she had someone else staying with her.
Lu Xubai leaned back on the sofa in a relaxed posture, his handsome face losing some of its coldness, and under the bright light, he looked very charming as a mature man.
The male guests invited by the program are all high-quality men. They have strong family backgrounds and personal abilities, not to mention their good looks. They are all handsome in their own way and will attract attention on the street. They will definitely turn heads.
Chu Ruofu did not dislike them.
"Didn't you eat enough for dinner?" Lu Xubai asked.
Chu Ruofu swallowed the pastry, eager to speak, but accidentally choked and coughed violently: "Cough cough...cough...water..."
Seeing that her face was flushed from coughing, Lu Xubai reached out, took the water bottle from the coffee table, opened it, and brought it to her.
Chu Ruofu snatched the water, took two gulps, swallowed, and looked slightly embarrassed.
Lu Xubai's gaze fell on her flushed face, and he asked, "Are you feeling better?"
"Hmm." Chu Ruofu tightened the lid, put it back on the table, and said somewhat embarrassedly, "I don't really like Western food."
Lu Xubai misunderstood and said, "The steak isn't good?"
"How can you blame the chef after the meal?" Chu Ruofu quickly said, "It's delicious. I personally prefer Chinese food; I'm a big fan of carbohydrates."
Lu Xubai's gaze fell on her lips, which were damp with water droplets. There was a little bit of pastry residue on the corner of Chu Ruofu's mouth, which she herself did not notice.
So he moved a little closer.
The man's tall figure approached, exuding a strong sense of oppression. Chu Ruofu's heart raced uncontrollably as she stared at him blankly.
Lu Xubai reached out his well-defined hand and wiped the corner of her mouth.
Chu Ruofu was stunned.
"You have pastry on your lips." Lu Xubai took out a tissue and slowly wiped his fingers.
Chu Ruofu's face flushed, and she said, "You can tell me, and I'll wipe it off myself."
Lu Xubai stared at her with his deep blue eyes: "Did I offend you?"
Chu Ruofu whispered, "No..."
Why be so intimate and ambiguous, making her feel flustered? She has never been alone with a man before, especially since this man has romantic feelings for her.
Thinking about it this way made me even more nervous.
Chu Ruofu hurriedly stood up: "Which room do you want to sleep in?"
Lu Xubai stood up with her and said, "Ladies first, you choose first."
The two bedrooms are quite similar, both facing the sea, except one of them faces the sunrise over the coastline, with the distant lighthouse twinkling in the distance, offering the best view.
Seeing Lu Xubai's modesty, Chu Ruofu unceremoniously chose the best room, wanting to watch the sunrise over the sea.
Chu Ruofu placed her luggage on the small sofa in the bedroom, glanced at the open door, hesitated whether to close it, and enjoy some alone time in the room.
My phone received a new message.
The production team arranged room service for the guests, and they would be there in ten minutes to deliver a deluxe suite. The guests were asked to change into their swimsuits and go to the outdoor pool to chat, get to know each other better, and strengthen their relationships.
The production team's intention was that the two guests were the only ones who could enjoy the presidential suite, and what they did in the presidential suite should be recorded and broadcast to the audience.
Chu Ruofu sighed inwardly. Sure enough, she wouldn't get to enjoy herself for nothing; she still had to record a program.
The production team had come prepared, arranging a new swimsuit for her in the changing room. When Chu Ruofu opened the closet and saw the bikini inside, she really wanted to fly away on a rocket.
This amount of fabric can hardly be called a swimsuit.
Only the bathroom and changing room were free of cameras. Chu Ruofu locked the changing room door, took off her clothes, and changed into the swimsuit provided by the production team.
There was a large European-style floor-to-ceiling mirror in the changing room. After putting on her swimsuit, Chu Ruofu looked at the fair-skinned girl in the mirror, her face flushed, and she felt a little shy and awkward.
The fabric is cool and refreshing, perfectly showcasing her fair skin and curvaceous figure.
After hesitating in the locker room for a while, Chu Ruofu went out and ran into Lu Xubai, who was wearing a shirt and trousers. The man's gaze fell on her, as if it were real, making her breath catch in her throat.
Lu Xubai's deep blue eyes were intense and his gaze was aggressive, giving her the feeling of being stared at by a ferocious beast.
Chu Ruofu's throat was dry: "Um...the production team..."
Lu Xubai also received the message and was satisfied with the program team's requirements.
Chu Ruofu was always timid and wanted to escape. Before he had done anything, she wanted to hide, making it impossible to get close to her.
Lu Xubai's voice was hoarse: "I'm going to change my clothes."
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruofu quickly slipped away from him, pushed open the glass door, and walked towards the outdoor swimming pool.
She tested the water temperature with her foot and slowly walked down the steps. The water brought a chill to her skin, and she shivered.
Soaking in water makes me feel much better.
Chu Ruofu lay on the edge of the pool, gazing at the dark night. The sea was calm under the moonlight, and the sky was dotted with countless stars, which were incredibly beautiful.
"So beautiful," she couldn't help but exclaim.
A deep male voice came from the side: "She is indeed very beautiful."
Chu Ruofu turned her head to look.
The man took off his clothes, revealing tight-fitting boxer shorts that perfectly showcased his golden ratio physique, as perfect as Apollo's, with beautifully defined muscles and an aura of masculinity.
Chu Ruofu's heart skipped a beat as she thought to herself, "Is this going too far?"
In the afternoon, when they were recording the show, all the male guests were wearing beach shorts. How come Lu Xubai would wear these shorts when they were swimming in the pool at night? Everything was visible.
Chu Ruofu instinctively wanted to cover her eyes, but she managed to restrain herself.
Oh my god.
She couldn't bear to look at it at all.
Chu Ruofu stiffly looked away.
Lu Xubai noticed her darting gaze and a faint smile flashed in his eyes. He calmly stepped into the water and went to her side.
Ripples spread across the water in front of the two people. Two waiters from room service carried a floating tray with lotus leaf edges and slowly lowered it into the water, smiling and saying, "Have a pleasant evening."
After delivering the items, the two waiters left the suite.
Lu Xubai took the floating tray over.
On the floating tray were washed green grapes, a bottle of fine red wine, two crystal wine glasses, and some snacks.
Lu Xubai asked her, "Would you like something to drink?"
Chu Ruofu wasn't a big drinker, but thinking that drinking wouldn't make her drunk and that a little red wine before bed could beautify her skin, she said, "Just pour me a little."
Lu Xubai poured about half a glass into each of the two glasses, handed one to her, and looked at her with a deep gaze: "Let's clink glasses."
Chu Ruofu raised her wine glass and gently clinked it against his, producing a crisp sound.
Lowering her head to take a small sip, Chu Ruofu narrowed her eyes, a smile appearing on her lips. "Delicious."
Looking at her beautiful smiling face, Lu Xubai slightly raised his chin, took a sip of red wine, and savored the mellow aroma with a sweet taste.
The two stood together, admiring the night view.
Having drunk a little wine, Chu Ruofu was slightly tipsy. Leaning on the railing, she swirled her wine glass, in a very good mood.
"What was your impression of us when we first met?" Lu Xubai asked from the side.
Upon hearing this, Chu Ruofu looked at him and replied without thinking, "I don't feel anything."
Lu Xubai pressed further, "Were you looking at me?"
Chu Ruofu recalled the scene at the time and said weakly, "...I should have seen it."
Lu Xubai: "You weren't looking at me; you were secretly playing on your phone."
Chu Ruofu gave a dry laugh and said, "I was a little bored at the time."
"Weren't you chatting with Xia Yuqing at the time? Why were you paying attention to me?" Chu Ruofu asked in confusion.
Lu Xubai said, "I didn't chat with her; I was watching you the whole time."
Chu Ruofu's cheeks flushed slightly, and her heart tingled faintly. She let out a soft "oh."
Lu Xubai placed the wine glass back on the floating tray, turned to look at her, and asked, "What do you feel about me?"
Chu Ruofu hesitated and did not answer.
Lu Xubai wanted to restrain himself and not push her too hard, but the thought of her sending her heart-fluttering text message to another man made him anxious and frustrated.
"Is it hard to answer?" he asked in a low voice.
Chu Ruofu looked up at him, her slightly tipsy eyes glazed over, shimmering with a dewy light under the starlight.
Lu Xubai stared intently at her, as if his soul had been captured. "You really have absolutely no feelings for me?"
A note from the author:
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[Introduction]:
Yan Yueying transmigrated into a book.
She is neither the female lead nor the supporting female character, but rather the cannon fodder assistant of Meng Yunting, the obsessive male supporting character, in a melodramatic family feud novel.
In the original text, she was the daughter of Meng Yunting's deceased mother's maid, and through this connection, she managed to get a job as a maid at his villa.
Because of her skill in flattery and ingratiation, comparable to a modern-day electronic traitor, she quickly rose from maid to president's special assistant.
Daily task: Follow Meng Yunting every day to target the male lead, forcibly take the female lead, and do whatever you want with his power.
In the end, she and Meng Yunting were punished by justice. Meng Yunting's family business went bankrupt, and she was left with no choice but to sweep garbage on the street.
Yan Yueying: ...
Anyone who wants to be the assistant to this sleazy male supporting character can take it!
On her first day in the book, Yan Yueying's eyes lit up as she looked at her luxurious villa and walk-in closet filled with luxury goods. Ta-da! She was going to be Meng Yunting's assistant!
She'll fight anyone who says Meng Yunting is crazy!
This is clearly her CEO!
He was just in love with the female lead but couldn't have her, what did he do wrong?!
At first, Yan Yueying just wanted to survive until the finale with her secret stash of money. How did she end up becoming the CEO's wife?!
[Mini Theater]:
Yan Yueying: Some people are heartless capitalists and domineering, coercive scumbags.
Yan Yueying: But you, my president, are different. You are a born financial emperor, a chosen one. It is already rare that you are willing to put in the effort for her.
Meng Yunting: Well said. When are you planning to accept my marriage proposal?
Yan Yueying: ...Huh?!
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