Chapter 71. He was reluctant to see the date end. ...
Viewers witnessed the chaotic scene unfolding in the living room and flooded the screen with comments.
[President Gu was practically dying of jealousy; his brows were furrowed like a mountain.]
[The second male guest is really good at stirring things up; he's deliberately provoking the other male guests and bragging about how happy he is on his date.]
The way the female lead tried to escape was hilarious; she hadn't flirted with anyone, yet the male guests were practically glued to her.
Chu Ruofu said she was tired and wanted to rest, ignoring the veiled insults between the men, and quickly slipped away.
She had a great day on the date, but she was exhausted and needed to rest by herself.
Seeing Chu Ruofu flee, Li Yichen glanced at Gu Junsheng before his eyes met Lu Xubai's.
He didn't take Gu Junsheng seriously, and he still held a grudge against Lu Xubai, with whom he had fought, regarding Lu Xubai as his number one rival. As for Gu Junsheng, he was a taciturn technology director.
Will Chu Ruofu like Gu Junsheng?
He secretly felt that Chu Ruofu's decision to send her heart-fluttering text message to Gu Junsheng last time was simply to avoid their competition and to thank Gu Junsheng for his efforts.
The admiration and liking that arise from gratitude should not be confused with love.
Chu Ruofu returned to her room and saw Xia Yuqing applying a face mask. She greeted her.
Xia Yuqing turned around and saw Chu Ruofu dressed exquisitely. She asked her with some curiosity, "Where did you and Li Yichen go on your date today?"
Chu Ruofu put down her bag and replied, "We drove around the lake, then went to the church, and had a French meal in the evening."
Xia Yuqing was almost speechless with shock. The last time she went on a date with Li Yichen, he hadn't done any planning at all. It was like he was forced to participate in an event he didn't want to attend, and he was impatient the whole time. He was even criticized by many viewers online at the time.
They called him a straight man, arrogant and disrespectful towards women.
As a result, Li Yichen and Chu Ruofu went on a date, and he used all sorts of romantic tricks. Sure enough, men are all about what suits them best. "Straight man" is a term used to excuse men from taking responsibility.
Xia Yuqing felt a pang of bitterness and dissatisfaction. Of course, her dissatisfaction was directed at Li Yichen. After filming the dating reality show for so long, even the most clueless person could see that the male guests were focusing all their attention on Chu Ruofu.
She originally came to the show hoping to find love and gain popularity. Even if she can't find love, increasing her exposure and popularity is fine too.
"Lu Xubai and I went to see a movie and had a meal before coming back." Xia Yuqing complained mercilessly, "Lu Xubai is so boring. He didn't say a word the whole time we watched the movie, and he had a cold face during the meal."
Chu Ruofu fell silent after hearing her complaints.
Lu Xubai is aloof and cold, with a cool expression that makes him seem unapproachable, but in reality, he is not difficult to get along with.
However, he doesn't like to associate with people he's not interested in, and probably feels it's unnecessary to waste time with people he doesn't want to interact with, after all, he's a top-notch lawyer who charges by the minute.
Xia Yuqing kept complaining: "It would be a miracle if someone like him could find a girlfriend. He's cold, sarcastic, and has a terrible way of speaking..."
Chu Ruofu recalled her first encounter with Lu Xubai. He was indeed a man of his word, and his sharp words left people speechless. Coupled with his exceptionally assertive attitude, he was very intimidating.
After Xia Yuqing finished complaining, she looked at Chu Ruofu and asked, "What do you think?"
She really wanted to know Chu Ruofu's feelings for Lu Xubai. When the dating reality show first aired, the popularity of the Fuchen CP soared, surpassing all other CPs in the entertainment industry. The contrasting physique of the wolf-dog and the shy little white rabbit made the audience lose track of time and space.
Later, other male guests joined the competition, and Lu Xubai's popularity was suppressed. He could only watch as Chu Ruofu interacted with other male guests.
Xia Yuqing secretly hoped that Lu Xubai would give up. After observing him for a while, she found that Lu Xubai was the kind of man who was single-minded and would never give up unless he died.
"What do I think?" Chu Ruofu asked blankly.
Xia Yuqing removed the face mask and asked, "What do you think of Lu Xubai? Is he your type?"
The viewers in the live stream perked up their ears, observing Chu Ruofu's expression.
"I..." Chu Ruofu didn't want to say anything bad about Lu Xubai. If he weren't so domineering and she wasn't used to his pace, she might have considered getting to know him.
Now that she has chosen Gu Junsheng, she should be devoted to him.
"No," Chu Ruofu confessed to Xia Yuqing, "I have feelings for Gu Junsheng now."
Xia Yuqing's eyes widened in surprise. "Are you sure?"
Live stream chat:
[Ahhhhhh, congratulations to Fusheng and her partner on their long and happy marriage!]
[The Fu-Bai couple is heartbroken. Fu-mei, don't rush into a decision.]
[Congratulations to President Gu and Sister Fu on their mutual pursuit! So sweet, I'm dying to see them together!]
Mr. Gu is mature, steady, and reliable. He has the ability to solve all of Fu Mei's problems, and he is a good match for her.
Chu Ruofu nodded slightly. She had slept with Gu Junsheng, so who else could she choose if not him?
Xia Yuqing seemed to have already seen the despair on the faces of the other male guests. She never expected that after several male guests were fighting over him, President Gu would end up winning the position.
Since all the male guests chose to give Chu Ruofu their designated date invitation cards in this episode, she will have to go on dates with each of them over the next few days.
The next day.
As soon as Chu Ruofu woke up, the production team pulled her to get her hair and makeup done. Every time they went on a date, the production team would spend a lot of money to create an exquisite image for the guests in order to better present the romantic date.
The production team dressed her in a knee-length blue dress with a white bow at the round neckline. Her curly hair was draped down her back, half of which was clipped with a bow, making her look delicate and lovely.
After getting her hair and makeup done, the production crew sent a car to take her to the date location. As soon as she got out of the car, she saw a tall and imposing figure not far away.
The man was dressed in a dark shirt and trousers, his black shoulder-length hair was neatly combed, revealing a sharp, angular face. His handsome face had a cold expression, and his whole body exuded an unruly wildness.
Chu Ruofu paused, gazing at the man not far away.
The man she was dating today was Lu Xubai. Apart from the night they spent alone in the presidential suite, this was the first time she had officially dated him.
Lu Xubai's gaze fell on her, and he lifted his long legs to walk towards her. His tall figure approached, exuding the oppressive aura of a superior.
“You look beautiful today,” came his cold, hard voice.
Chu Ruofu politely said thank you.
Lu Xubai said, "I'll take you somewhere you'll probably like."
Chu Ruofu's eyes revealed curiosity as she asked, "Where?"
Lu Xubai said calmly, "You'll know when we get there."
Unlike Li Yichen, who flew his sports car all the way to Suzhou for their date, Lu Xubai drove a car provided by the program's sponsor.
After driving for about twenty minutes, we arrived at a secluded alley where some hidden gem shops awaited discovery. A string of wind chimes hung at the entrance, jingling crisply in the wind.
This is a bookmark making shop. Entering the courtyard through the open gate, you see lush green plants climbing the wall, with many bookmarks hanging on a string and wooden clips.
A chubby orange cat was resting on the steps, sunlight falling on it, looking lazy and adorable.
A variety of exquisite and gorgeous bookmarks are displayed on the walls and tables. Customers are focused on making their own beautiful bookmarks. Here, everyone is a craftsman of life.
If you're interested, you can do some handicrafts in a quiet, artistic shop and while away a leisurely afternoon.
Chu Ruofu spent the whole day on a date with Li Yichen yesterday, spending most of the time in the car, which exhausted her. She was worried that Lu Xubai would arrange a tiring date.
She was very satisfied with the location for today's date.
Lu Xubai communicated with the owner of the handmade shop, and the two found a spot in the courtyard, selected materials, and began making their own bookmarks.
“You like reading,” Lu Xubai said, looking at her. “I think you should need bookmarks. This shop is famous for its bookmarks. If you’re not satisfied with the homemade ones, choose some you like and I’ll give them to you.”
Chu Ruofu looked up at him. Actually, she mostly read books on her phone. She didn't have many physical books at home and rarely used bookmarks.
"Thanks."
The owner of the handmade workshop played soft music. On a sunny afternoon, the two sat on chairs, making bookmarks together. Once you get into handmade crafts, it's hard to stop.
Chu Ruofu first made a maple leaf bookmark, searched for poems related to maple leaves online, and wrote two lines of poetry on it by hand.
Looking at the crooked words on the bookmark, she glanced at Lu Xubai. Seeing his gaze fall on the bookmark she had finished, she blushed and picked up the bookmark to fan herself.
"I don't usually use a pen, so my handwriting isn't very good."
Looking at her embarrassed expression, Lu Xubai remained silent for a few seconds before saying, "I think it's well-written. Can I have this bookmark?"
“This one isn’t good.” Chu Ruofu wanted to hide it. “I’ll make another one. You can write the inscription yourself. Your handwriting is very beautiful.”
Lu Xubai stared straight at her: "I want the one you have. I really like it."
Chu Ruofu had no choice but to give it to him.
Lu Xubai was admiring the bookmark when Chu Ruofu quickly told him to stop looking at it. Only then did he put the bookmark down with satisfaction.
The afternoon passed quickly. Chu Ruofu made several different bookmarks. Looking at the exquisite bookmarks, all of which were her own handmade works, she was in a very good mood.
As dusk fell, the two left the bookmark workshop. Lu Xubai drove her to a local Chinese courtyard restaurant in Suzhou. The restaurant was situated amidst beautiful gardens, creating a very ancient atmosphere.
The specialty dishes were also quite good. After finishing her meal, Chu Ruofu wanted to go back to rest. After getting into the car and sitting down, Lu Xubai suddenly opened the back door, took out a bouquet of purple roses, and placed them in her arms.
Chu Ruofu looked at the unique purple roses in her arms, which exuded fragrance, and asked with slight surprise, "When did you buy these flowers?"
Lu Xubai, sitting in the driver's seat, turned to look at her: "I ordered a bouquet a long time ago, but I only have the chance to give it to you today."
Chu Ruofu could tell that this bouquet of roses was different from ordinary varieties; the deep rose petals were beautifully blooming, so beautiful that she couldn't take her eyes off them.
She was slightly moved and looked up at him.
Lu Xubai looked over, but hesitated to start the engine. He was about to drive out of the parking space and return to the Heartbeat House.
He didn't want the date to end.
Once it's over, he and she will have no time to be alone together.
The car was filled with a fragrant floral scent, the deep and romantic scent of roses, as passionate as his burning heart.
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