Chapter 42 Competition
The moment the door closed
The air in the lounge seemed to be infused with a scalding possessiveness.
Lu Jinyuan's fingertips were still gripping Su Jiaojiao's wrist, the cool touch seeping through the thin loungewear, carrying an irresistible force.
He looked down at her, a few strands of his silver hair falling down.
His gaze swept across her delicate face, the obsessive intensity surging in his purple eyes veiled by a gentle veil, yet his tone carried an undeniable certainty:
"Buddha Jumps Over the Wall is stewed for six hours, and all the ingredients are air-freighted; it's good for the stomach."
Upon seeing this, Lin Xingche's brows instantly furrowed into a small hill.
He tightened his grip on the cake, his amber eyes filled with defiance. He moved closer to Su Jiaojiao, nuzzling her arm with his head, his voice saccharine and sweet, carrying a youthful pout:
"Sister, the cake is a limited edition, it won't be available again if you miss today!"
And the strawberries are your favorite Dandong 99 strawberries.
I specifically asked the shop owner to pick the biggest and sweetest one!
As he spoke, he glared at Lu Jinyuan, his eyes almost overflowing with hostility—he was the one who found his sister first, so why did this cold-hearted man steal the spotlight!
Jiang Yi leaned against the wall, slowly playing with his phone.
His blond hair shimmered softly under the light, highlighting his deep and sculpted features.
He glanced up at the two men, their expressions tense, a refined smile playing on his lips. His voice was deep and pleasant, like poison dipped in honey:
"Alright, stop arguing."
Jiaojiao just went through a group broadcast controversy and was exhausted after a long day. She needed a late-night snack to fill her stomach, but also some sweets to relax. There's no conflict between them.
Despite saying that, his gaze fell on Su Jiaojiao.
With undisguised scrutiny, as if assessing something.
Only he knew that the fates of Manny and Zhao Haoyu were nothing more than a game he had casually orchestrated—anyone who dared to touch those he had his eye on would pay the price.
Gu Yanchen walked forward gently and placed the skincare products on the table, his movements so soft as if he were afraid of disturbing something.
He looked at Su Jiaojiao, his blue eyes filled with tenderness, his tone lingering:
"Jiaojiao, go wash your face first. Your skin is prone to dryness after removing your makeup. This skincare set I mixed contains soothing ingredients, so it's perfect for use right now."
As he spoke, he thoughtfully unscrewed the cap of a bottle of toner.
He handed it to Su Jiaojiao, his fingertips inadvertently brushing against the back of her hand. The delicate, warm touch made his eyes darken, and his Adam's apple bobbed involuntarily.
Surrounded by four men, Su Jiaojiao felt her scalp tingle.
She looked at the Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup, the strawberry cake, and the skincare products on the table, then glanced at the almost overflowing possessiveness in the eyes of the four men. She rubbed her temples helplessly, a sweet smile tugging at the corners of her lips.
"Okay, okay, I'll do whatever you say. I'll wash my face first."
Then how about we eat the late-night snack and cake together?
Her voice was soft and sweet.
Like a piece of candy, it instantly smoothed out the tense atmosphere between the group.
Lu Jinyuan released her hand first, but his fingertips lingered on her wrist, leaving a slightly cool mark. His tone was still forceful, but with a hint of compromise:
"Okay, whatever you say."
Lin Xingche immediately cheered and hugged the cake even closer.
It was almost pressed against her, its fluffy curly hair tickling her neck.
"I knew my sister was the best!"
Jiang Yi chuckled softly, put away his phone, walked to the table, and slowly opened the food box. A rich aroma instantly filled the air. He said, seemingly casually:
"By the way, Jiaojiao, about that variety show I talked to you about..."
It's the hottest show right now, "Top Star Arrives".
The production team has already sent me the script. It has many segments that showcase your talents, which is perfect for you. If you're free tomorrow, we can look at the script together.
His tone was nonchalant.
But he precisely threw out the bait—a variety show that countless celebrities would kill to appear on, which he easily delivered to her.
Gu Yanchen followed behind Su Jiaojiao, watching her walk into the restroom.
The tenderness in his blue eyes gradually faded.
Instead, it was replaced by an almost obsessive fanaticism.
His gaze fell on the skincare bottle she had just touched, his fingertips gently tracing its surface as if touching a rare treasure.
[Host! Host! The battleground has escalated!]
Tuanzi's voice exploded in Su Jiaojiao's mind.
The round, plump spirit spun around excitedly.
[Lu Jinyuan's possessiveness is practically overflowing! Lin Xingche's clinginess is off the charts! Jiang Yi is still trying to seduce you with resources! And that hypocrite Gu Yanchen's eyes are practically drooling over you! I'm dying to ship them all!]
Su Jiaojiao patted her cheeks with the toner that Gu Yanchen had mixed.
He rolled his eyes inwardly in exasperation.
"-- Tuanzi, can you please stop watching the show and making things worse?"
"I'm so confused right now."
Oh dear, what's so worrying about this!
Tuanzi retorted confidently.
[Four incredibly handsome men, all with a level nine or higher level of attractiveness, are swaying around you. They're rich, powerful, good-looking, and have abs—this is a blessing most people could only dream of! ///▽/// Host, I advise you to win them all over quickly!]
Just as Su Jiaojiao was about to retort, she heard a gentle knock on the bathroom door. It was Gu Yanchen's voice, still gentle:
"Jiaojiao, the water temperature is adjusted. Do you want me to test it for you?"
Su Jiaojiao: "...No need, thank you, Brother Yan Chen."
She quickly washed her face and came out.
Four men were already seated at the table, but the atmosphere remained somewhat awkward.
Lu Jinyuan sat in the main seat, his gaze fixed on her.
It's like looking at your own personal items.
Lin Xingche sat next to her, constantly putting cake on her plate, muttering to himself:
"Sister, these strawberries are super sweet, you have to try them!"
Jiang Yi then leisurely served her a bowl of Buddha Jumps Over the Wall.
Elegant movements and refined tone:
"Try it and see if it suits your taste. If you don't like it, I'll ask the chef to make another one."
Gu Yanchen, meanwhile, sat to the side with a paintbrush in his hand.
His gaze was fixed on her, his paintbrush moving rapidly across the paper, sketching her just as she washed her face.
Su Jiaojiao braced herself
While eating cake and drinking Buddha Jumps Over the Wall soup, I felt a warm feeling in my stomach, but my mind was in turmoil.
After finishing their late-night snack, Lin Xingche was the first to cling to her.
He held her arm, his voice soft and gentle:
"Sister, shall we go to the amusement park tomorrow? I heard that a huge new amusement park opened, and it even has a Ferris wheel!"
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