Chapter 9, Dinner

He gently kissed my forehead

It is truly ruthless, even greater than the force he used when he bullied me

As he reached the door, he casually said: Admit your mistake to me, and let us not mention the past.

The matter that allows you to take leave must be a significant one

Your reactions have always been very quick

I decided to remain silent, quietly taking out the vegetables I had just bought from the bag, pondering what to make for dinner. We had been busy at the hospital all afternoon today, and we were both exhausted, so something light would be best. I have no hope for Gu Chijun's culinary skills; no, to be precise, his temperament and appearance have as much relation to the "kitchen" as the tectonic plates of the Cambrian period do to those of today. To be honest, when he suggested, "Let's go to my place to cook and eat," I truly suspected he was just looking for a chef.

Since childhood, my father has taught me that I must never do anything that goes against principles or conscience. Even if I were bullied more severely than I am now, I would never admit my fault to him. Because I am not at fault at all

Today, Gu Chijun surprised me too many times; I have exhausted all my expressions of astonishment and pretended to be calm as I asked.

Although Lin Jinxiu has countless shortcomings, his attitude towards me has always been clear. Over the years, he has never left me with any unrealistic fantasies.

He is like a sponge, absorbing so much knowledge

I let out a chuckle. It was pretty much as I had imagined; I completely did not think that he would have time to practice his culinary skills after becoming a star, so it must have been before that. However, it was surprising to learn that he actually has older siblings. I have read quite a bit of gossip about him, but it seems I have not come across any reports mentioning that he has brothers or sisters

Lin Jinxiu bypassed me and walked in front of the boy who was still pointing at my nose. I could not see his expression, but I felt as if a great mountain had blocked my way; that boy, without uttering a word, lowered his head and slapped himself hard across the face several times.

Lin Jinxiu chuckled softly. His tone carried a hint of the past mirth and cadence, indicating that his mood was improving. I withdrew my wandering thoughts from the past and also relaxed.

I am completely at a loss, "Huh?"

How many years have you been practicing your culinary skills?

There was a senior boy who scolded me the most fiercely, and in his moment of triumph, he pointed at my nose and laughed heartily, saying, "Your mother would rather die than have you and your old-fashioned father." As soon as I changed color, I suddenly saw him lose his voice, his eyes filled with terror, as if I had suddenly transformed into a Tyrannosaurus Rex. I was trembling with cold, while his finger was shaking even more violently than mine.

This is not the case; he formed a small theater troupe with some friends and prepared a stage play on his own. I went to watch their performance

Later, during the struggle with Lin Jinxiu, I gradually learned that when Lin Jinxiu was ** years old, his mother passed away in an accidental incident, and the day I was caught by him in a tragic state happened to be the anniversary of his mother's death

He turned off the faucet and said he would give it to me

What does he want? I scoffed coldly in my heart, unless my brain had been kicked by a donkey. His fingers gripped my chin, and I was unwilling to be controlled by him, frowning and twisting my body. However, the timing, the place, and the people were all on Lin Jinxiu's side; not only could I not break free from his fingers, but my entire left cheek also fell into the palm of his hand

"It's about the same. I hadn't considered this aspect before," Gu Chijun turned his head and thought for a moment, "However, I will say a word to Sun Ying."

I suddenly understand why my mother disapproved of my contact with Gu Chijun, and in that moment, I truly felt a pang of empathy.

It seems that your aesthetic standards have declined significantly," he chuckled softly, leaning forward and pointing a finger at my forehead, "Get me a glass of water.

There is always a reason for a person to succeed

"That is exactly what I think, but I haven't come up with a good place for the time being," Gu Chijun said

This is how it is

Gu Chijun subtly uttered an "mm," his gaze sweeping across my face, "What does it mean?"

I thought about it, "I can go abroad, there are too many people who know you domestically, it should be better abroad"

I remember it was the second week after the swimming pool incident when someone splashed half a bucket of water on me. The icy water flowed down my hair, trickled over my neck, soaked my wool sweater, and clung to my skin as it ran down, completely drenching my undershirt

Close the door

Gu Chijun looked at me and said, "Not tasty?"

After returning to the room and putting the tools in their proper places, I began to tidy up my belongings. Lin Jinxiu remained leisurely seated on the sofa, with a laptop resting on his long legs. I greeted him and prepared to leave.

I have heard that there are a few, but I have never encountered them. Would you like to get to know them

I hung my head, not daring to look at him, and slowly retreated to the door, only then did I hear his deep voice

But he said nothing more, waving his hand to let me go

My voice came to an abrupt halt. The arm on my right side silently approached, and the fingers swiftly seized my chin, forcing me to lift my head. I nearly bit my tongue; due to the cleaning, I was half-kneeling between the sofa and the coffee table, with very little room to move. I looked at Young Master Lin, who was leisurely lounging on the sofa, with anger and confusion. It was in vain that I had been accommodating his temper since I entered the room.

There are not many students living in this apartment, but I still encountered Senior Xiao Fei. The moment our eyes met, she was just coming out of Lin Jinxiu's room, her head down, biting her lower lip, with a look of displeasure on her face

As soon as I turned my head, I saw Gu Chijun throw his removed coat to me, then quickly take out a blue checkered apron from the cupboard, skillfully tie the straps, and reach under the faucet to apply some hand soap before starting to wash his hands

He smiled and lowered his gaze, using a knife to cut the fish open

He finally turned back, leaning against the window, as the darkness in his eyes slowly gathered.

Gu Chijun glanced back at me, completely ignoring my shock, and spoke at a measured pace: "Xu Zhen, hang your clothes in the cloakroom, then go to the living room to watch TV or read a book. The study is right next to the cloakroom, equipped with a computer, and there is no password. Dinner will be served in forty minutes"

I replied to him, "I went on a date with someone."

He studied psychology during his university years, and this is not a secret. In an interview on a television station, the host invited his university professor, who brought along his transcript and his paper on behavioral psychology from that time. Everyone was astonished to find that he was completely different from many young stars who have been navigating the entertainment industry; his academic performance was exceptionally outstanding—outstanding to the extent that every parent would willingly want their child to regard him as an idol.

He took the cup with considerable satisfaction and, with great interest, asked, "What do you do together?"

Moreover, he merely smiled, the corners of his eyes slightly raised, possessing a gentle curve; however, he did not speak

Date

I took a deep breath and walked out

He is a very organized person; the books on the shelf, as well as the CDs and DVDs, have been meticulously categorized. I gradually began to discern a pattern—he studied psychology in university, which is why I found three full rows of psychology works in various languages; he has portrayed a melancholic rock youth, and I saw nearly twenty biographies of rock musicians and about a hundred rock music CDs; the film for which he won the Best Actor award last year is a biographical film that tells the life story of a legendary painter, in which he played the neurotic and mad artist. There are two boxes full of materials related to this painter, placed at the very bottom of the bookshelf. I saw nearly twenty biographies of rock musicians and about a hundred rock music CDs; the film for which he won the Best Actor award last year is a biographical film that tells the life story of a legendary painter, in which he played the neurotic and mad artist. There are two boxes full of materials related to this painter, placed at the very bottom of the bookshelf.

I was focused on cleaning the glass shards on the floor, watching his still figure frozen by the window, and cautiously asked, "Um... Senior, did you call me just to have me clean the house?"

During the summer vacation, Lin Jinxiu took me to his single dormitory. I took a cursory glance and found it to be much better than the ordinary apartments of our undergraduate students; it cannot be described as luxurious, but it is quite comfortable. As a temporary resting place, it is rather good

Just place it on the countertop. I don't have much time to cook, but someone comes to clean every few days

I am at a loss for words, my hands are trembling a bit. This job was given to me by him, and he can naturally take it back at any time. A feeling of helplessness has overtaken my body, and I don't even want to speak.

I remained silent. Although this chaotic scene resembled a robbery, who would dare to rob Lin Jinxiu? Not to mention the ubiquitous surveillance cameras and the crowd coming and going... Even if we were to assume, for the sake of argument, that a robbery did occur, he would never remain glued to the window without moving; instead, he would already be devising a plan to capture and deal with the suspects. This scene, apart from being orchestrated by him, would not be conceived by anyone else. Even if we were to assume, for the sake of argument, that a robbery did occur, he would never remain glued to the window without moving; instead, he would already be devising a plan to capture and deal with the suspects. This scene, apart from being orchestrated by him, would not be conceived by anyone else.

Where were you this afternoon if you were not at Monroe

You give it a try

Ah, ha, ah. I find myself at a loss for words, only now realizing that I had been seriously distracted. Today, I experienced many firsts in my life—my first time going to the supermarket with him, my first time visiting his home and tasting the food he prepared with his own hands—thus, I became a foolish dreamer.

Xiao Zhen, I have decided to tell you a secret

Gu Chijun walked into the kitchen and set down the paper bag. The kitchen was large, very clean, and tidy, but there were no signs of having been used for cooking.

After dinner, I took the initiative to clear the dishes. Gu Chijun did not stop me and helped me tidy up the kitchen. Working together is much faster than doing it alone. I washed my hands and said goodbye to him before heading back to school. This evening was already very pleasant, and I truly had no intention of staying overnight at his house, even though his place was so spacious and could easily accommodate me.

I propped my chin on my hand and tentatively asked him, "If you weren't making movies or acting, would you become a scholar like your parents and older brother? Hmm, perhaps a psychologist?"

I had thought that a star of Gu Chijun's caliber would definitely reside in a mansion, but upon entering the house, I found that both the furnishings and the decor were quite ordinary and homely—completely unremarkable. The layout was very reasonable; after passing through the entrance and ascending two steps, I arrived in the living room. The living room featured off-white wooden flooring, a light blue wooden sofa approximately two to three meters long, adorned with a thick brown blanket. Next to the sofa was a simple bookshelf, which held two rows of books, some askew and some leaning. The television and sound system, however, looked truly impressive, and I could imagine that the playback quality would be quite remarkable.

On the other end of the desk are several books belonging to my father, one of which has a bookmark inserted in it

The other party is Gu Chijun, I silently said to the pure self in my heart, if I could have come here a few years ago, wouldn't you have been so excited that you would faint

He lowered his head with a faint smile, took out the access card to swipe open the door, and beckoned me to enter

The cold, decisive command made it seem as if I were his maid

"Standards are not living beings; what matters is that they suit oneself." I glanced at him and replied

In other words, it is today

This matter may seem quite romantic, but in reality, it has been formed during the long struggle between him and me, with each point of tacit understanding representing a history of sharp confrontation

Gu Chijun's apartment is approximately twenty stories high, which is not considered a tall building in the city of Jinghai. We went directly to the top floor, and when the elevator opened, I was momentarily taken aback; the entire corridor was exceptionally quiet. Our footsteps triggered the motion-sensor lights to illuminate, and as I looked around, I could only see a single door in my line of sight

I swept up the fragments on the floor, propping up the ceramic vase, silently marveling at how sturdy it was. The flowers were no longer usable, so I tossed them into the garbage bag and then rearranged the disordered furniture back to its original position according to my memory

After waiting for a long time without receiving a response, I turned around in surprise. In the quiet corridor, the lights were extremely bright, and the thick carpet absorbed all sound. Gu Chijun, dressed in an ivory-colored loungewear, appeared relaxed and carefree, standing behind me with a smile.

He is more than a year younger than me, but age is not an issue, I casually said, I have never denied that I am someone who values appearance.

She glared at me and finally asked, "Do you know where Senior Lin lives?"

His unusual emotions today can only be related to his deceased mother

He glanced at me. If I am not mistaken, I believe I saw a certain emotion called sympathy in his inscrutable eyes. He is not the type to express excessive sympathy, and we are not familiar enough for that. Unless he empathizes with my plight.

In fact, I am an alien

Being under constant scrutiny outside, one surely hopes that home is a quiet place. I can't help but think, if I were to knock on the doors of each floor, I wonder how many big stars I would encounter, and this thought makes me chuckle.

The owner of this house, Lin Jinxiu, remained oblivious to it all. He simply stood quietly in front of the window, holding a cigarette between his fingers, yet he did not smoke it. Wisps of smoke rose faintly from his fingertips, obscuring his silhouette.

The study is covered with a thick, soft carpet that absorbs all sound. On the left side is a wall of bookshelves, while the glass cabinet on the right contains thousands of CDs and DVDs. I pushed open the glass door, casually took down a book, and opened it; it was an all-English edition of Shakespeare, the pages slightly worn, with very noticeable creases, and a bookmark tucked inside. I opened another book, by Sartre, and it too bore signs of creasing, indicating that his works are indeed not merely for show.

I sincerely remarked, "That must have been quite difficult."

She looked at me with bright eyes and said, "As for the matter between you two, how would I know? But from the way he looks, it seems like you owe him a lot of money and haven't paid it back."

I desperately nodded my head, picked up a piece of fish with my chopsticks and brought it to my mouth, my whole body stiffened, and tears were about to fall. ... I heard the sound of flowers blooming, I heard the breath of the ocean, I felt the essence of the sky, I could almost see God and Buddha

The house is quite large, I said, with two stories it must be at least 400 square meters. No matter who cleans it, it will definitely be a tough job.

What?

I took a deep breath and stepped through the door. Before my foot touched the ground, I distinctly felt an unusual sensation in my heart and even heard my soul sigh—my good record of never returning home alone with someone of the opposite sex after six o'clock in the evening has finally, completely been shattered, my purity, my innocence, gone forever.

I stared at him with wide eyes

In front of the desk, there was a large stack of manuscripts and pens, hastily scribbled with something. This definitely falls within the realm of **, I did not look closely, but quietly stepped aside to view his collection of DVDs and books

I was troubled holding his clothes, my gaze wandered back and forth among the long row of garments several times, and only then did I notice the hanger. I immediately hung it up and carefully left for the study.

He nodded thoughtfully, appearing to fully adopt my opinion

As she pushed the door open, I heard her muttering indignantly, "She claims there are no secrets, yet she knows where Senior Lin lives, and I don't even know that"

I do not believe that Lin Jinxiu would care about my personal matters to this extent; perhaps someone from the restaurant mentioned to him that Shen Qinyan and I have been getting closer recently, but this has never been a secret.

He had a blank expression, "What do you think?"

I clearly remember that Lin Jinxiu rarely smoked, at least I had never seen him do so before

It is precisely for this reason that it was purchased

The elevator chimed as it ascended, and I stepped inside, just about to press the button for my floor when he suddenly reached out to stop the closing doors. Leaning in, he cupped my face with both hands. I instinctively turned my head away, but although he appeared gentle, the strength in his wrists was far greater than his gentleness suggested. He tilted my chin up, forcing me to look at him, and my gaze inevitably fell upon his face

The only thing that evokes a sense of wonder is that this house is quite large, with the living room being at least 40 square meters; looking around, I saw four doors, some closed and some ajar; and behind the indoor ornamental tree on the right side of the entrance, there is a staircase leading directly upstairs, where there are at least three more doors. The living room I am in is twice the height of an ordinary living room, which instills a sense of solemnity.

In summary, it is a very homely house

I expressionlessly set down the cleaning tools in my hands and used my elbow to push away his right hand, which was resting on my cheek. We both knew that if I were to be this obedient every time, the one standing in this room would certainly not be me.

In his eyes, I am certainly unable to recognize good from bad; thus, after a brief period of calm, the bullying against me has returned once more

I speak as I think: "My favorite scenery is that of snow. When I was a child, I went with my father to the Miller Plateau. It was still June at the foot of the mountain, but it was winter on the plateau, covered in pristine white snow, with only the white-walled, red-tiled cottages of the herdsmen in the distance. It truly is a scene from a fairy tale"

At that time, Lin Jinxiu and I had just begun to confront each other. With the courage of a "newborn calf not fearing a tiger," I strode confidently, laughing proudly in the world. However, as soon as class was over, I encountered a ghost and was blocked by his followers in the small alley beside the teaching building

He called out to me, "Before the New Year, Man Luo, you don't have to go."

I gazed at his message, slightly lost in thought, caught in a dilemma between replying and not replying

I took two steps forward, but unwillingly turned back; he had already returned to the kitchen, the ample light casting a silhouette of his upright figure.

Yes, except for me. He remained calm.

What are your preferences

Mr. Gu, remember to have your assistant take the car for repairs tomorrow. In the future, you should refrain from driving yourself and pay more attention to what is ahead and behind you. Your driving skills are truly... better to be safe than sorry.

You have been to many places, why not recommend a few to me

There has always been a certain strange tacit understanding between us, where just a glance or a smile is enough to convey each other's feelings

Given that it was getting late and his driving skills were truly untrustworthy, I declined his request and directly called for a taxi.

At that time, I was only fifteen or sixteen years old, harboring a certain degree of romantic thoughts. In a corner of my heart, I held a small fantasy: could Lin Jinxiu be here to save me? Soon, that fantasy was shattered.

"A very vibrant theater troupe," I said, "is rehearsing Joyce's 'The Dead.' Everyone is very enthusiastic; even though I am the only audience member, they still perform with great seriousness. Especially Shen Qinyan, I did not expect that he truly has talent—"

Lin Jinxiu let out an "Oh," signaling me to continue speaking

That group of people quickly dispersed completely. Lin Jinxiu led me to the club office, threw a towel at me, and asked me a question I never expected: You don't have a mother

Since he entered the industry, he has had at least one work each year, with a maximum of five works in a single year. From what I just observed in the study, he puts so much effort into each character, so it is only natural to feel tired. After so many years of hard work, having achieved everything, he can naturally take a long vacation. The work of an actor, which involves day and night shifts, is not something that an ordinary person can endure

Lin Jinxiu was taken aback for a moment, then smiled and said, "Indeed, it was my overthinking. You have never asked me for anything."

The helpless person was replaced by him, and he waved his hand in front of me, "I said, Xu Zhen, I can cook, are you that surprised? More surprised than when you heard I was an alien?"

I really want to tell him that the concepts of him being an alien and him being able to cook are fundamentally different. One is completely unfounded, while the other is right in front of me. As a realist, I would never believe in aliens. Moreover, I am not surprised at all; I am shocked.

I was lost in thought when I heard his voice: When?

The standards are too low. Lin Jinxiu spoke in a nonchalant manner.

A man skilled in culinary arts is always admired, and his cooking ability alone is enough for me to regard him as an idol

This group of people is still unwilling to let things go; they somehow found out that I have been without a mother since childhood, and they gather together to mock me, their words so malicious that I still tremble with anger when I think of them.

Xiao Fei saw me, revealing an expression reminiscent of someone who has fallen on a slippery road during a thunderstorm. She is considered one of the women in the university who is closest to Lin Jin Xiu, so she harbors quite a bit of resentment towards me, as if I were her rival in love

"It is very likely." He nodded

My mind is filled with chaotic thoughts, yet the door is open

I was dumbfounded

Alright, Xiao Zhen, you may go out now

He took a dry towel to wipe his hands, walked up to me, stared at me without blinking, slightly leaned down, and when his face was less than five centimeters from mine, he slowly opened his mouth

Frozen in place for a moment, it felt as if my internal organs had been pulled out from my chest and then stuffed back in. I couldn't understand why he brought this up now, but after standing for a minute, I still hadn't heard anything further.

The sound and kiss, akin to fine wine, have completely intoxicated me

It is always safe to discuss other people's topics with Lin Jinxiu, and I am also happy to find something to talk about

This scene resembled one from three or four years ago, and I distinctly heard a "thud" in my heart.

After a tiring day that left me with a sore back and aching waist, I finally finished cleaning the house before 11 o'clock. I then struggled to throw two large garbage bags into the corner of the hallway. On my way back, I ran into two senior brothers going upstairs, and they smiled at me in a suggestive manner

But I know he is not joking; this is indeed an invitation

From a very young age, he smiled and said, "The women in my family, from my grandmother to my mother and sister, are all feminists. They never cook at home and don't even enter the kitchen. Therefore, the ones who cook in my family are all men, starting with my father, then my brother, and finally me."

Wei Shan nudged me and said, "I just told Senior Lin that you are back, and he asked you to go to his dormitory to find him"

It is indeed easier to deal with owing money. Lin Jinxiu does not often seek me out, but whenever he does, it is never for anything good; I am very clear about this. I turned on my phone and found several text messages. For instance, Shen Qinyan asked me about the follow-up after I hurriedly left the small theater at noon, wondering if something important had happened. I replied with "It's nothing serious". Then there was a message from my colleague Shu Bing, saying that she had covered for me. The last message was from Gu Chijun, sent ten minutes ago, asking if I had arrived at school.

I am thinking that many of the people living here are big stars

What does he want from me

At first glance, one is captivated, and one can only exclaim: Truly a collector

This large house is truly spacious, with a walk-in closet that rivals my bedroom. Upon opening the heavy wooden door, the wardrobe is flush against the wall, and a casual glance reveals a cabinet full of clothes, with suits, shirts, ties, and trousers all in their designated places, pressed to perfection. Gu Chijun, like most gentlemen, has a preference for dark-colored attire, along with several exceptionally formal suits.

The kitchen is located on the left side of the living room, mostly obscured by a transparent glass partition.

The room was filled with the sounds of wailing and howling. The floor was strewn with shards of glass and porcelain, a sofa was overturned, cushions were rolled into the corner, and there were several cracks on the coffee table caused by heavy objects. It looked entirely like the aftermath of a robbery

I have a peculiar stubbornness and am unwilling to inform the principal and my father about the significant troubles I encounter. Firstly, they are too busy, and secondly, even if I were to tell them, it may not necessarily be effective

He slowly raised his chin and said, "You actually do not like the job of a waiter."

The light in his eyes flickered, his expression was delightfully cheerful, and he smiled as he picked up the chopsticks

I did not understand his meaning and was stunned for a while before recalling that he was still continuing the previous topic. I then replied, I have never had a mother; my father said she left right after giving birth to me

I lowered my head and looked at the two half-opened boxes, my palms were sweaty

I have a subtle intuition that it is better to be misunderstood by him than to tell him that I still have a mother. He has always believed that I, like him, do not have a mother

It was only then that I remembered my phone was out of battery. In a hurry, I took out my phone to charge it and also turned it on.

I nodded absentmindedly and picked up my coat to head out again

Senior Lin, I have arrived

He bent down and extinguished the cigarette butt in the ashtray on the coffee table, then collapsed onto the sofa and covered his eyes with his hand.

I recall something that happened a long time ago.

What do they all do

The blood in my body ignited with a "whoosh," and my ears immediately went deaf. I stared at him blankly, my mind a complete void, with the recurring thought of "Gu Chijun kissed me"—this astonishing fact left me with a surreal feeling of transforming into a movie heroine, utterly unable to process it.

I did not think I could scare him like this. Turning around, I indeed saw the "culprit" Lin Jinxiu. He did not look at me, but was staring at the group of boys looking for trouble, his face pale, anger crystallized in his eyes and every step he took, his presence felt as if Mount Tai was pressing down on him

Thus, he smiled and let go, expressing with emotion: "Perhaps it is better not to change. Your pride is something I have rarely encountered in my life."

I nodded silently. It was too cold, too cold, and my whole body felt numb; I did not want to bicker with him. My feelings were quite complicated; although he had helped me once, the root of my troubles stemmed from him, a complicated debt that was hard to settle.

The events of three years ago

By the time he came to his senses and prepared to head to the kitchen to check on the progress of the dinner, he had already brought out a bowl of thick soup

Gu Chijun placed the shopping bag on the ground, "What are you laughing at?"

In a daze, he turned around, and in an instant, the expressions of everyone present changed completely, falling silent in an instant, trembling with fear. The effect was better than that of a hundred teachers strictly disciplining for a hundred hours.

I have taken the bag, "Then I will leave."

I answered without raising my head, my hands never slowing down. As I cleaned near the coffee table, Lin Jinxiu simply rested his legs on it. I knelt on the carpet, clearing the glass shards, gradually using a soft cloth to absorb the water stains on the carpet. When I lifted my head, I saw him beside me, his chest vibrating softly; it was the first time I heard him laugh since entering the room

I stared at him, my mind blank, not knowing where the voice came from that somersaulted in my head, shouting, "What is going on here?" Lin Jinxiu has never lacked for workers around him; he has far too many followers, and it truly is unnecessary for him to come looking for me. Lowering my head to look at the tips of my shoes, I felt his gaze still fixed on me, piercing like a needle.

I did not know that you were also interested in that kind of little boy

During the banquet, I chatted with Gu Chijun about movies and learned that the production of "The Three Laws of Yue" is accelerating. The time is too tight, which is why my mother fainted from exhaustion. The filming period of this movie is really too long, much longer than usual movies.

"You are overqualified for being a waiter, come over and help me. I have just taken over a company and need someone for business planning. You can come intern during your holiday," Lin Jinxiu said succinctly. "I know you need money, so the compensation will definitely be much better than at Manro," he looked straight at me, "this is an invitation."

I looked at her in disbelief, completely unaware of when she had informed Lin Jinxiu that I had returned. Her actions were truly remarkably swift. I sighed, feeling an immense weight on my heart, and patted Wei Shan's shoulder, saying, "I tell you, Wei Shan, if you weren't so meddlesome, you would certainly be even more adorable"

We have dined together so many times, not less than ten and certainly not more than twenty, without any reservations. I nodded quickly and began to eat with great enthusiasm.

I am the youngest in the family, my brother is over ten years older than me said Gu Chijun

Gu Chijun held my backpack and accompanied me to the elevator door. I kept chatting with him all the way.

"I should take a vacation," I casually said, "find a beautiful and quiet place to stay for two months"

Xu Zhen, Lin Jinxiu's fingertips slipped into the hair at my temple, his thumb caressing my lower lip as he slowly opened his mouth, "If only you were this obedient all the time"

Subsequently, I sat in front of my desk and noticed a half-opened package addressed to the University of Zurich in Switzerland, from which a corner of a book was protruding, entirely in English. I translated the title in my mind, which was approximately "On the Ethics of Legal Systems"

Generally, I help him with tutoring. I suggested that he apply to our school's drama academy, and he is currently preparing for the entrance examination

Gu Chijun steamed fragrant rice, pan-fried a large piece of pork ribs, drizzled it with a sauce that looked very delicious, steamed a fish, and also made corn soup, which was beautifully colored and aromatic. I have already been shocked many times today, but this scene still feels dreamlike. Gu Chijun, being extremely gentlemanly, helped me pull out the chair as I wobbled and sat down in the dining room

Ah, this is hard to say... I think about the places I have walked through, and if we are to speak of beauty, there are simply too many. It depends on your preferences.

With a cold laugh, I slammed the door and left

This is certainly not the time for idle chatter, I will do as instructed. Although it is just a man and a woman alone in a room, I do not feel that Lin Jinxiu has any ulterior motives towards me. After all, we have known each other for too long; all the grievances, loves, and hates that should have occurred have already taken place, and now they are all outdated

It seems that Lin Jinxiu has been looking for me since the afternoon, and I replied vaguely, "Just a little matter"

I straightened up, removed the plastic gloves, and went to the kitchen to pour a glass of water and bring it out

Dinner consists of three dishes and one soup

I was taken aback, "Why? Did I not do well?" I believe I have not made any serious mistakes, and I have been quite diligent in my work, never acting arrogantly due to having a "backing".

I have no such idea at all

A colleague of Manro

The car entered the garage, and Gu Chijun and I each held a shopping bag as we took the elevator upstairs

But what does it matter?

After stepping out, I touched my nose and smiled wryly, how could I not know? Even if I didn't, I had heard it from others. Lin Jinxiu usually does not stay at school; he has too many houses, and I at least know of two of them. However, when he is very busy, such as when he is working overnight on a thesis or during busy events, he will return to live in the single apartment at school. After all, he is still a student

"Alright, let's eat." Gu Chijun handed me the cut lamb chops

The light in his eyes sent a chill down my spine. Perhaps due to the upbringing he received from a young age, he appears gentle and refined on the surface. However, when he is in a bad mood, this expression will emerge—what seems like a smile, yet there is not a trace of warmth in his eyes. It is akin to a leopard licking its lips, eyeing its prey with a predatory gaze

I foolishly considered myself a passionate fan of Gu Chijun and thought I understood his situation well, but it was truly the first time I learned about his family background. In an instant, I was quite taken aback, and I could only hold my forehead to digest this shock. At the same time, I felt enlightened. It turns out that his politeness was not something acquired in the entertainment industry; rather, his lack of any bad habits from the entertainment world was cultivated by his family environment.

I feel like an overloaded robot, having completely entered a state of system failure

Despite my self-proclaimed excellent psychological resilience, this matter left me in a daze for quite some time. Wei Shan has not yet returned, so I opened the window. The winter night wind blew in through the window, and my mind became somewhat clearer. I saw my face in the mirror, alternating between pale and flushed, and could only curl up at my desk, holding my head.

I blinked and said, "Oh."

Lin Jinxiu did not turn back, "Clean up the room."

My father studies history, my mother specializes in anthropology and sociology, my elder brother is a linguist, my sister-in-law is an expert in law, and my elder sister is a forensic expert

Is there only one apartment per floor? I am quite surprised

Having seen it many times, one can naturally imitate it.

As Gu Chijun donned the apron, my first instinct was to pull out my phone or camera, to capture everything that could be photographed; in short, I had to document this moment, it was imperative to do so. Unfortunately, none of those devices were at hand, and I had none with me. I could only strive to exercise my memory, to commit every detail of this kitchen to memory—such as the scent of the freshener in the kitchen, the red chili peppers on the white countertop, the white floor, and the light-colored checkered wallpaper on the kitchen walls—this memory is too precious, I must remember it for a lifetime. I must commit every detail of this kitchen to memory—such as the scent of the freshener in the kitchen, the red chili peppers on the white countertop, the white floor, and the light-colored checkered wallpaper on the kitchen walls—this memory is too precious, I must remember it for a lifetime

"What did you hear Anlu say?" Lin Jinxiu slightly leaned down, staring into my eyes, "If you have a request, just say it directly. I do not wish for you to beat around the bush with me"

Return to the dormitory as if fleeing

My answer is four words: "Delicious in the world!"

Oh, that person—" he paused because he couldn't remember the name, "Shen something?"

Wei Shan walked in with her backpack, rushed up to grab my neck, "Where have you been all day? Couldn't reach you! Senior Lin has been looking for you."

Although I still don't understand now, at that time, Lin Jinxiu, who was eighteen years old, was practicing in a place where the pressure was invisible and overwhelming, as if Mount Tai was pressing down. Clearly, everyone was wearing identical blue and white school uniforms. But no matter what, I unknowingly received salvation.

Strangely enough, I couldn't even think of a rebuttal to him, obediently responding with a sound, and then went to the balcony to fetch the cleaning tools and vacuum cleaner. I took off my coat, tied my hair back again, and began to work. It wasn't that I had completely given up on myself; after working in the restaurant for the past few months, I had become accustomed to being bossed around by the customers, including Lin Jinxiu, and had become as docile as a rabbit. It is pitiful that someone like me, who has been praised by many professors as a "versatile talent," has fallen to the level of being Master Lin's hourly worker.

Good night, Xiao Zhen.

Lin Jinxiu cast a glance at me and said this

Lin Jinxiu's lips curled into a faint smile, "The maid outfit holds no allure for me anymore"

The so-called disturbance of a peaceful spring pond is precisely the behavior exhibited by Gu Chijun. He cannot possibly be unaware of his own charm, yet he engages in such ambiguous behavior towards someone as vulnerable as me, directly pushing the boundaries. Even if I don't mention that I am his fan, any young girl treated this way by a big star would be floating on cloud nine and daydreaming. If one cannot exercise self-control, they will inevitably fall into it. To some extent, he is even more impactful than Lin Jinxiu. Even if I don't mention that I am his fan, any young girl treated this way by a big star would be floating on cloud nine and daydreaming. If one cannot exercise self-control, they will inevitably fall into it. To some extent, he is even more impactful than Lin Jinxiu.

I stared at this book with great interest, expecting it to be as incomprehensible as a heavenly book to me. In the end, I still couldn't bear to open it.

When it comes to movies, he shows a slight fatigue, "After this film, I don't want to shoot any more films for a year."

Are you all scholars in your family? I widened my eyes

Senior Lin, thank you for your invitation. However, please allow me to think it over

He didn't say it wrong. I really don't like working as a waiter, but I still feel reluctant. The salary for this job is good, the customers are generous, and the tips are considerable. I used to not be a penny-pinching person, but I need to support myself. This job can give me a sense of security. Moreover, I met Shen Qinyan here, which is the biggest gain.

I struggled to swallow the fish in my mouth, and Gu Chijun poured me a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice, which was incredibly sweet.

I have never had direct contact with Xiao Fei, and I am more guarded against her than Lin Jinxiu. After the painful experience of being mistaken for a thief when I entered the university, I have not spoken a word to her in the past three or four years. At this moment, I have no intention of acknowledging her. I faced her piercing gaze, walked past her, and pushed open Lin Jinxiu's door.

"Truly a family with a profound academic background," I felt as if I had discovered a new continent, and a surge of accomplishment welled up within me. "No wonder I previously thought that you transformed into a scholar the moment you put on those black-rimmed glasses; it was not merely my illusion.

This is my signature dish, which I have practiced for many years

Is today's date going to be like this as well

Gu Chijun pushed me, who was holding his clothes, out of the kitchen and pointed to the walk-in closet of this huge house.