Chapter 48
Upon learning that her friend had joined a branch office, Gu Xinyi naturally went to learn more about Dream Unlimited Technology Co., Ltd.
Upon hearing about the upcoming science and technology innovation forum to be held in Nancheng, the first person Gu Xinyi thought of was Chu Muchao.
Chu Muchao was indeed very interested.
"Great! How many invitations can we get?"
Gu Xinyi picked up a slice of beef wrapped with onions and chili peppers, and stuffed it into her mouth while it was steaming hot.
The tartness of passion fruit and lemon, the aroma of onions and beef, and the stimulating spiciness of the flavors all come together and blend in your mouth.
"What a wonderful flavor...it's really delicious!"
Gu Xinyi sighed before slowly saying, "Since I've already stepped in, I can give you as many copies as you want. Just bring your people."
"Hey, thank you, my Xinbao~"
Chu Muchao wasn't as polite and reserved as Gu Xinyi. He picked up a large mouthful of beef, dipped it in the lemon-spicy sauce, and put it in his mouth.
Mmm~ It's delicious!
"Really...?"
Xu Sui remained skeptical.
Seeing Gu Xinyi's satisfied expression, he couldn't resist his curiosity and also tried a bite of beef.
The novel taste burst in her mouth, and Xu Sui's eyes widened as she chewed slowly before swallowing.
"It doesn't taste like what I imagined. I couldn't taste the passion fruit at all, but the aroma of onions and beef was very strong."
"After eating like this, you'll probably smell really strong on your clothes."
This was the only thing that made Gu Xinyi less satisfied.
She asked curiously, "Where did you taste this? I've never seen it before. Don't tell me you've had it abroad!"
How should I put it...
The hot pot was randomly sent to her by the system, and she didn't know where it was from.
Chu Muchao: System?
【^-^ is a characteristic of a city in the southwest.】
Chu Muchao: You've been eavesdropping the whole time!
[Standby...]
"Well, I tried it once by chance in a city in the southwest," Chu Muchao replied, following the system's prompts.
"Oh, in the southwest."
Xu Sui didn't react much, but Gu Xinyi was stunned after taking a bite.
"A city in the southwest? If I remember correctly, we ordered takeout for this hot pot?"
!
Oh no.
It's all her fault for being so greedy! This hot pot was delivered by the system! There's no delivery service here!
Chu Muchao: System! System! I let it slip!
【^-^Miss Mu Mu's meal was practically prepared and delivered by her family's chef.】
Chu Muchao: But if I have the chef at home make hot pot and send it over, then Chu Wen will know, and I'll be avoiding Chu Wen, which doesn't make sense!
【^-^ It's okay.】
Chu Muchao chose to unconditionally trust the system.
"Yes, it was made and delivered by the family chef."
Xu Sui and Gu Xinyi looked up at the same time and exchanged a glance.
"Oh, that's really impressive. No wonder Chu Wen found this chef; he can perfectly replicate it."
Thankfully, it seems we managed to get away with it.
Chu Muchao secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
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After finishing their spicy and sour passion fruit beef hot pot, Xu Sui and Gu Xinyi left.
As soon as the room door closed, Xu Sui and Gu Xinyi's two little heads huddled together.
When did she visit the cities in the southwest?
"Never heard of it. Chu Wen probably hasn't been there either, right?"
"It seems like their family doesn't have any business in that area, so there's no reason for them to go there."
"I've never even heard of tourism."
"..."
"So, she met a man from a city in the southwest?"
"What about Chu Wen?"
"...Who cares? As long as Chaochao is happy, even if she's cheating on eight men at once, I'll cover for her!"
"You're not shipping pseudo-incestuous couples anymore?"
"Shining on a couple is fine, but my best friend's happiness is more important!"
However, Chu Muchao, who was in the room, had no idea that her two best friends had already imagined a whole melodramatic scene in their minds.
After resting for a while, Chu Muchao decided to read some more books.
【Miss Mu Mu is very diligent and hardworking; I was even thinking of making an exception and giving you a reward.】
Chu Muchao: I'm craving it too...
Chu Muchao: Food blind boxes really raise expectations, and I'm already looking forward to the next one.
【^-^Okay then.】
[Ding.]
As a notification sound rang out, a semi-transparent system panel popped up in front of Chu Muchao's eyes.
The above displays a text:
[Random Task]: Please read theoretical knowledge for one hour. After reading, you will automatically enter the exam stage. If you score 80 points on the exam, you will receive a random reward.
Is this even possible?
Chu Muchao: But I just finished eating...
【^-^ It's okay, the task has already been generated, and you can get the reward whenever you complete it.】
Chu Muchao: That's awesome!
Since we're going to study anyway, not only will we get a pop quiz to check our progress, but we'll also get some delicious food!
"I declare you the best system!"
【^-^That's really high praise!】
It can use magic and also give her voice-over prompts.
Now she can still be her teacher, urge her to study, and even provide her with delicious food!
She simply couldn't think of a better compliment!
If she could, she would love to have such a system forever!
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After a long day of work, Chu Wen was finally able to rest.
Lean back, relax against the chair back, and close your eyes to rest.
Touch a button with your finger to connect the voice call.
"What is Chaochao doing?"
The other party replied: "Miss has invited a friend to dinner at home today."
"Um."
The other person paused for a moment: "But I don't know what we ate. I didn't see the delivery person, and they didn't bring any ingredients into the house to cook."
Chu Wen opened his eyes and looked at the stark white ceiling.
"Who else is coming in and out?"
The other party replied, "Only Ms. Xu and Ms. Gu were there; no one else came in or out."
Chu Wen frowned.
It had only been two days since her last grocery shopping trip. She hadn't bought much; it was just some snacks she was craving.
Considering the frequency and amount of takeout she orders, as well as the time spent disposing of food waste, there's simply not enough food for her to eat, let alone invite friends over for a meal.
Chaochao met someone outside his surveillance range in a place he didn't know about?
Chu Wen pulled out a chair and stood up.
"Call the driver over."
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Chu Muchao read for more than an hour.
After finishing reading a large chapter, he closed the book, leaned back in his chair, and said in a very confident, even arrogant, tone.
"Take the test anytime! I've already finished studying!"
【^-^Miss Mu Mu is so confident.】
Chu Muchao: Of course, all the knowledge points are in my head and have been perfectly absorbed.
【^-^ It's getting late, let's save the exam for tomorrow during the day.】
Chu Muchao: My memory isn't just temporary or fleeting; I can take the test anytime. Anyway, I'm too full to eat now, so I'm going to take a shower.
【^-^】
Chu Muchao had just entered the bathroom when there was a knock on the door.
The timing was perfect.
The sound of water started a second ago, and the knocking sounded the next second.
Chu Muchao did not hear it at all.
After applying a warm compress to my face, I put on a face mask, opened my tablet, selected an anime, and stepped into the bathtub to start taking a bath.
More than two hours had passed by the time she finished showering and came out.
The bathroom Chu Muchao used was the one next to the guest room, with the bathroom door leading to the living room.
She lived alone in the house, and because she had been soaking in the bath for too long and the bathroom was too steamy, she didn't close the outer bathroom door when she went to shower.
After showering, she wrapped herself in a towel and walked to the vanity mirror, where she heard noises coming from the living room.
Chu Muchao immediately went on high alert, straining his ears to listen to the sounds outside.
Perhaps the people outside didn't hear the noise from the bathroom either, so they asked.
"Finished washing?"
It was Chu Wen.
Chu Muchao recognized Chu Wen's voice and breathed a sigh of relief, but at the same time, a surge of anger inexplicably rose in his heart.
She grabbed a towel and draped it over her shoulders before walking out of the bathroom.
Chu Wen sat on the sofa to the side of the living room, facing the bathroom door.
He crossed his arms, crossed his legs, and looked like he was about to interrogate someone, his face gloomy.
Chu Muchao's anger burned even more fiercely.
How did you get in?
Chu Wen frowned slightly: "Your friend told me."
Xu Sui wouldn't have told Chu Wen the house's access code for no reason.
Chu Muchao found his phone and, sure enough, saw more than ten messages from Xu Sui, as well as several missed calls.
Your brother is here to see you.
My brother is asking me for the door code!! What should I do? Should I give it to him or not?
What are you doing? If you don't reply, I'm giving him my password!
【？？？】
[Your brother was worried something had happened to you and called me several times! Are you alright? I'll give him the door code first, I'm coming over now!]
[Your brother said I don't need to come over, you're taking a shower. Message me when you're done chatting.]
Chu Muchao put down his phone.
"How did you find this place? Did Sui Sui tell you?"
Chu Wen: "You know the answer already, yet you still ask."
Chu Muchao: "So you're not even going to make an excuse or explain why you're spying on me? You think spying on my whereabouts is a normal and natural thing to do?"
Chu Muchao's tone gradually became forceful, sharp, and aggressive.
Chu Wen frowned: "Then shouldn't you explain why you're avoiding me?"
Chu Muchao was speechless.
She couldn't explain it, and didn't know how to explain it.
Chu Muchao turned his head away, stubbornly saying, "That's no excuse for you to spy on me and now break into people's homes at night."
I'm worried about you.
Chu Wen stood up and strode over.
"Chaochao, you've been avoiding me for a week. When are you coming home?"
As Chu Wen approached step by step, Chu Muchao suddenly felt a strong sense of oppression.
Chu Muchao instinctively wanted to turn around and run away, but Chu Wen grabbed her from behind and easily lifted her up, her feet off the ground.
Chu Muchao immediately bristled and struggled desperately in his arms.
"I'm not avoiding you, and you haven't come looking for me either, have you? Let go!"
Chu Wen hugged her even tighter.
The breath spraying near her ears became unsteady.
"Well, I've come to find you now. Can we talk about why you've been avoiding me?"
Chu Wen's voice was low and hoarse, as if he was suppressing a surge of anger.
"What did you see? What did you hear?"
"Or did you run into someone?"
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