Chapter 65 Cooking for someone you like makes you feel…
The production team shut down the live broadcast, and the guests were driven back to the Heartbeat House in the ancient town by the production team.
The van was spacious. The production team divided the guests into two groups. Chu Ruofu and Gu Junsheng got into the van one after the other, followed closely by Shen Wuyang. Xia Yuqing didn't want to ride with Qiao Yimo, so she followed him into the van.
The remaining four guests could only sit in the last car.
After Chu Ruofu got into the car, she sat down by the window. Gu Junsheng sat down next to her, while Shen Wuyang stood in the middle of the aisle, pursing his lips unhappily.
Xia Yuqing urged him from behind, "What are you thinking about standing here? Sit down quickly, I'm exhausted after recording the show all day..."
Since realizing that none of the male guests were interested in her, Xia Yuqing stopped pretending to be sweet and cute in front of them. They weren't buying it, and she was too lazy to act, so she treated everyone the same.
Shen Wuyang walked to the seat behind Chu Ruofu and sat down, looking at her fair face through the reflected light from the window.
Xia Yuqing sat down alone on the other side and shook her head inwardly when she saw that they had formed a triangular composition.
The younger man is ultimately no match for the mature, older CEO; his attempts to win her over can only temporarily attract Chu Ruofu's attention.
Shen Wuyang leaned his head against the car window, his gaze passing through the gap between the seat and the window, staring blankly at Chu Ruofu's smooth black hair, feeling a sour and painful feeling in his heart.
He tried his best to fight for it, willing to give his life for Fufu's happiness, but Gu Junsheng beat him to it. He was very unwilling, but there was nothing he could do.
Chu Ruofu leaned back in her chair to rest. The whole day had exhausted her, and she couldn't wait to go back to her bed, which felt like a salted fish.
Gu Junsheng glanced at her a few times, then remained silent.
He knew she was tired and didn't have the energy to chat with him. She had been recording the show all day and wanted to rest.
The car drove onto the street and headed towards the Heart-Fluttering House.
The car was quiet the whole way. The guests were exhausted and were all looking down at their phones or resting.
Back at the Heartbeat House, the guests removed their makeup, changed clothes, and washed up. The chaotic day finally came to an end, and the production team told the guests to get some rest and that they would continue filming the next day.
the next day.
Chu Ruofu was awakened by birdsong in the early morning. She lay in bed for a few seconds, then threw off the covers, got out of bed, and opened the window. She saw several birds chirping and chattering in the trees in the backyard, as if they were having a meeting.
The morning sunlight fell on her, bringing a sense of warmth. The temperature had dropped a few degrees in early autumn, and there had been a rain in the morning, filling the air with the scent of earth and grass.
Chu Ruofu took out a cheongsam and shawl from the wardrobe, went to the dressing room to change her clothes and wash up, and went downstairs to prepare breakfast.
The kitchen and dining room are next to the living room. As soon as she came downstairs, she saw Gu Junsheng, who was busy in the kitchen with his sleeves rolled up. He was standing in front of the coffee machine, wearing a pair of gold-rimmed glasses on his nose, looking calm and refined.
Chu Ruofu took the initiative to walk over to his side and greeted him in a clear voice, "Good morning."
Gu Junsheng turned to look at her, a faint smile on his face: "Good morning, just woke up?"
Chu Ruofu nodded and asked, "Are you making coffee?"
Gu Junsheng said, "I'm used to drinking coffee in the morning to stay awake."
He remembered that Chu Ruofu didn't like coffee, so he said, "Would you like some milk? I'll go to the refrigerator and get it for you to heat up."
Chu Ruofu stared at his well-defined hands and said, "I'd like to try the coffee you make."
Gu Junsheng paused slightly as he stirred his coffee, a hint of pleasure flashing in his eyes. His voice was gentle: "I'll add some milk and sugar to your coffee."
Chu Ruofu smiled and said, "Okay."
Kitchen Livestream Room:
The female and male leads are so sweet, I love shipping them!
[Mr. Gu is so gentle and has such a mature, husbandly air about him; he's a perfect match for the reserved and shy Fu.]
[Fu Mei and President Gu look very much like a newlywed couple together.]
[Mr. Gu (Young Master Xue) was originally Fu Mei (Lian'er)'s fiancé, so it was perfectly legitimate.]
Song Yi entered through the door and saw Chu Ruofu and Gu Junsheng chatting together. She hesitated for a moment, then stepped over and greeted them generously, "Good morning."
Chu Ruofu turned around and saw Song Yi. A strange feeling flashed through her mind. A long time ago, Song Yi had talked to her and said that she had feelings for Gu Junsheng and wanted to compete with her fairly.
She said she had no feelings for Gu Junsheng at the time, but now that she's close to him, she feels inexplicably uncomfortable.
Seeing Chu Ruofu and Gu Junsheng getting along well, Song Yi felt a pang of sadness. She knew that Gu Junsheng had always liked Chu Ruofu, and even though she tried to get close to him, he always maintained a distant and polite demeanor.
She couldn't change his mind, so she decided to let things take their course. After all, she was on the show to promote her brand.
"The coffee smells so strong and fragrant." Song Yi asked casually, "Mr. Gu, did you grind some coffee powder?"
Gu Junsheng said calmly, "I've ground some coffee powder, just enough for two people."
Song Yi said, "Okay, I'll go and make some more myself, and cook some for the other guests later too."
"What are you having for breakfast?" Song Yi opened the refrigerator, took out a tomato, and said, "I'll make sandwiches, do you want some?"
Gu Junsheng looked at Chu Ruofu.
"I'll take one, thank you, Sister Song." Chu Ruofu smiled at her.
"I'll make you all a sandwich."
Song Yi took two extra tomatoes, luncheon meat, and eggs, and went to fry the eggs by herself.
Chu Ruofu offered to help, saying, "I'll cut the tomatoes."
The three of them were busy in the kitchen.
Chu Ruofu washed the tomatoes clean, then carefully sliced them on the cutting board. She rarely cooked and was afraid of accidentally cutting her hand when using a knife.
Gu Junsheng came to her side, took the kitchen knife from her hand, and said, "This knife won't do."
Chu Ruofu looked up at him, "Huh?"
"Let me do it." Gu Junsheng picked out a new fruit knife, took the tomato, and skillfully sliced it, producing thin, neat slices that looked very appealing.
Chu Ruofu stood beside him watching. As someone who had a hand fetish, she really liked Gu Junsheng's hands. His fingers were well-defined and long, and the way he moved made the scene very beautiful.
Seeing the two of them standing together, Song Yi felt a little depressed and stared blankly at the pan where she was frying eggs.
"Plop!" A drop of oil splattered out, and a sharp pain shot through the back of Song Yi's hand. She hissed in pain, and Chu Ruofu immediately turned around and asked, "Sister Song, what happened?"
Song Yi looked down at the red spot on the back of her hand and said, "It's okay, I just got some oil splashed on my hand."
Chu Ruofu quickly grabbed her wrist and said, "Come over here and rinse it off."
Gu Junsheng picked up the spatula and said, "I'll fry the eggs."
Song Yi was pulled to the pool by Chu Ruofu and rinsed her scalded hands. The cold water eased the pain a little. Looking at Chu Ruofu's worried and anxious face, she felt a little soft-hearted.
She appears strong and confident on the surface, but there's a vulnerable and insecure part of her heart. After all, she's just a person; she gets tired, needs care, and occasionally longs for someone to lean on and rest for a while.
Chu Ruofu has an introverted personality and looks honest. She used to despise girls like this the most, who were too soft and easy to bully, and could be manipulated by others. Only by becoming strong can girls stand on their own in society.
After getting to know her, she grew to like Chu Ruofu very much. She was sincere, treated everyone equally, and was kind to everyone without discrimination.
Even though Chu Ruofu was her competitor, she never felt any disgust towards her. She should have suppressed and excluded her competitors, but she couldn't bring herself to do it.
Song Yi sighed inwardly, feeling somewhat helpless. Giving up wasn't in her nature, but her opponent was too weak and had an introverted and easily bullied personality. She couldn't win, and she couldn't win anyway, so she decided to give up. There was no point in making things difficult for the other person.
Chu Ruofu was unaware of the many things Song Yi was thinking. Seeing her in a daze, she washed her hands, dried them, and blew on them.
As Song Yi felt the cool breeze on the back of her hand, her heart softened, and her cold, hard surface melted like spring water.
"Sister Song, how are you? Does it still hurt?" Chu Ruofu asked softly.
Gu Junsheng turned around and saw this scene. His eyes darkened slightly and his brows furrowed.
Chu Ruofu asked, "Should we apply some ointment?"
Rinse a burn with cool water immediately, then apply some toothpaste to prevent further damage.
Song Yi shook her head and said, "No need, it's nothing serious."
Chu Ruofu felt relieved and complained, "I don't like cooking because I'm afraid of getting splattered with oil, and cleaning up after cooking is also a hassle."
“I often cook when I’m on vacation,” Gu Junsheng’s clear voice came through. “Cooking for someone you like makes you feel very happy.”
Song Yi knew that Gu Junsheng's words had a hidden meaning, and glanced at Chu Ruofu.
Chu Ruofu's heart skipped a beat.
Gu Junsheng deftly began making sandwiches. In his hands, fried eggs, luncheon meat, and vegetables were quickly transformed into a fragrant and delicious breakfast.
Chu Ruofu and Gu Junsheng went to the restaurant and sat down, while Song Yi was grinding coffee powder.
Gu Junsheng asked, "Do you prefer spicy or bland food?"
Chu Ruofu replied, "I have a strong palate; I can't live without spicy food."
Gu Junsheng gave a faint "hmm," thinking to himself that he might need to learn how to make spicy dishes that go well with rice.
Different tastes are hard to force together. Friends and lovers who can't get along will eventually separate because of personal habits, and one side will always have to put the other first.
Chu Ruofu asked, "Do people in the capital prefer light flavors?"
Gu Junsheng looked at her and said, "Pretty much. I personally have a high tolerance for spicy food."
"Me too." A lazy, nonchalant voice came from behind.
Li Yichen pulled out the chair opposite Chu Ruofu and sat down, resting his chin on his hand as he looked at her and said with a smile, "Whatever the person I like likes to eat, I like to eat too."
Chu Ruofu lowered her eyes and silently sipped her coffee.
A cold glint flashed in Gu Junsheng's eyes. Seeing Li Yichen reminded him of how he had seduced the drunken Chu Ruofu into kissing him and how they had once sung a duet in perfect harmony.
"Teacher Li, you got up very early today." Song Yi brought over coffee and sat down.
Li Yichen yawned lazily and said, "The birds in the yard are making a lot of noise, so I can't even sleep in."
Song Yi smiled faintly: "It seems everyone was woken up by the birds."
"You're all up." Xia Yuqing came in from outside, carrying several bags. "I went out early this morning to buy breakfast. Do you want some?"
All eyes fell on the bag of food in her hand.
Xia Yuqing placed the bag on the table and opened it: "I didn't know what you liked to eat, so I bought crab shell pastries, fish-flavored spring rolls, pan-fried buns, and sweet rice porridge..."
Chu Ruofu stared longingly at the food on the table.
"I bought a little of everything, everyone should try some," Xia Yuqing said with a smile.
"Thanks, I haven't had breakfast yet." Li Yichen picked up a pan-fried dumpling with his chopsticks.
Xia Yuqing caught sight of Lu Xubai coming downstairs and quickly called out, "Lawyer Lu, come and have breakfast."
Lu Xubai's gaze fell on Chu Ruofu. Seeing her sitting with Gu Junsheng, he came over and pulled out the other chair for her to sit down. His powerful aura was not to be ignored.
Chu Ruofu paused, slightly nervous.
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Author's note: Good evening, the second update is here.
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