Volume 4: Counterattack: Bright Star Road Chapter 231 Life Winner Zhao Ruoxi
Yuan Xudong sat in the main seat, Su Cheng sat on his right, Zhao Ruoxi and Liu Mengtian sat on his left. After a while, Ye Qiao, who had packed up, came down from upstairs and sat down next to Su Cheng. After she sat down, Yuan Xudong picked up the beef noodles in front of him and said with a smile:
"Okay, everyone is here, let's eat!"
"Okay, let's eat!"
Seeing Yuan Xudong preparing to eat beef noodles with a lot of salt, the four girls looked at each other. Su Cheng hesitated for a moment and said quickly:
"Wait a moment!"
"What's wrong?"
“Nothing…nothing!”
Seeing Yuan Xudong looking at him with doubt, Su Cheng laughed awkwardly and explained:
"The noodles are clumping together, so I'd better not eat them. I..."
Before Su Cheng could finish, Ye Qiao kicked her under the table and smiled at Yuan Xudong:
"Mr. Yuan, this is the beef noodles that Chengzi made especially for you. How do you like it?"
"Okay, I'll try it!"
After taking a look at Ye Qiao who was quite concerned, Su Cheng who was laughing awkwardly the whole time, and Zhao Ruoxi and Liu Mengtian who kept their heads down and didn't speak, Yuan Xudong smiled slightly, picked up the beef noodles and ate them with relish, praising them as he ate:
"It tastes good, you guys should eat it too!"
"No, no, we don't like noodles!"
"Forget it, I'll eat it alone!"
After finishing the beef noodles in the bowl and drinking the noodle soup, Yuan Xudong put down his bowl and chopsticks and said with a smile:
"I haven't had such delicious beef noodles in a long time. Thank you, Orange!"
"ah?"
Seeing Yuan Xudong looking at him with a smile, Su Cheng lowered his head like a child who had made a mistake and whispered:
"No...you're welcome!"
"Okay, let's eat, and then tell us who cooked the best dish!"
After Yuan Xudong finished speaking, the four women began to eat their respective specialties, and Yuan Xudong also tasted them one by one.
After taking a look at Yuan Xudong who looked normal, Zhao Ruoxi poured him a glass of cold water and said with concern:
"Mr. Yuan, the food tonight is a bit salty, drink some water!"
"Okay, thank you Ruoxi!"
After taking two sips of the boiled water, Yuan Xudong looked at the four girls and said with a smile:
"I think Orange's beef noodles are the best. You guys can try it and give us your opinions. If no one objects, Orange's mysterious gift tonight will be his!"
After that, without waiting for anyone to say anything, Yuan Xudong served each of them a bowl of beef noodles and said with a smile:
"Try them all, eat a little, and give your opinions!"
Looking at the beef noodles in front of them, the four women looked at each other. Ye Qiao was the first to pick up the beef noodles and took a small bite. She almost vomited and said while trying to hold back her nausea:
“It tastes pretty good, I think it’s delicious!”
Liu Mengtian was the second one to pick up the beef noodles and took a small bite, followed by Zhao Ruoxi. No matter what they thought in their hearts, their answers were similar. They were all politically correct standard answers. To sum it up in two words, they were delicious.
Su Cheng was the only one left who hadn't expressed an opinion. Yuan Xudong looked at her and smiled:
"Orange, please give us your opinion. How do you think the beef noodles you made taste? Is it the best dish tonight?"
"ah?"
After taking a sip of the noodle soup, Su Cheng looked at Yuan Xudong and blushed:
"It's a bit salty. I think the squirrel fish made by Ruoxi is the best. The sweet black pepper steak is also good. Ye Qiao's fruit salad is also delicious!"
"Okay, the results are out, four to one, Cheng's beef noodles are the best, and Ruoxi's squirrel fish is second. Does anyone object?"
"I object. Ruoxi's squirrel fish should be the best!"
After taking a look at Su Cheng, Yuan Xudong looked at the others and said with a smile:
"Anyone else object?"
Seeing that no one spoke, Su Cheng kicked Liu Mengtian and Ye Qiao under the table. Ye Qiao quickly raised her hand and said:
"I disagree too. Ruoxi's squirrel fish should be the most delicious!"
"Okay, it's three to two. Is there anyone who objects?"
Seeing Su Cheng signaling her with his eyes, Liu Mengtian did not object directly, but looked at Yuan Xudong and smiled:
"Mr. Yuan, can you tell me what the gift is?"
"The right to use a luxury apartment, right near Xingyu Media, only takes fifteen minutes to walk. Isn't this a good gift?"
After that, Yuan Xudong deliberately tempted:
"The house is brand new, with an area of 320 square meters and a large balcony overlooking the entire commercial district. In my spare time, I enjoy sitting on the balcony, basking in the sun and reading a book."
"What, a luxury apartment?"
When they heard that tonight's gift was the right to use a high-end apartment, the four girls widened their eyes slightly, with expressions of disbelief and surprise on their faces. They knew that Yuan Xudong was rich, but this gift was too expensive.
Thinking of this, Liu Mengtian looked at Su Cheng again, asking for her opinion with her eyes. After hesitating for a while, Su Cheng nodded. Liu Mengtian hesitated instead. If Su Cheng had such a high-end apartment, she could also benefit from it. It would not be a problem whether she borrowed the venue for live broadcast or stayed there for two days. But if it was Zhao Ruoxi, it would not be possible. She and Zhao Ruoxi had only known each other for a short time, and at most they were strangers to each other.
Seeing that Liu Mengtian stopped talking, Yuan Xudong looked at Zhao Ruoxi who lowered her head and said with a smile:
"Ruoxi, now it's 3 to 2. We only need one vote to turn the situation around. You can also vote for yourself. Which do you think is better, Orange's beef noodles or your squirrel fish?"
"I……"
Seeing Su Cheng, Ye Qiao, Liu Mengtian, and Yuan Xudong all looking at her, Zhao Ruoxi wanted to say that her squirrel fish tasted better, but felt ashamed. She wanted to say that Su Cheng's beef noodles tasted better, but felt reluctant to do so. A high-end apartment in the commercial district, a shared house in the suburbs, a fifteen-minute walk, a two-hour subway ride, etc., all these differences were determined by just one sentence.
After hesitating for a long time, Zhao Ruoxi glanced at Yuan Xudong, lowered her head and said in a voice as soft as a mosquito:
"Mr. Yuan, I...I think my squirrel fish tastes better!"
"Okay, three to two. Ruoxi's squirrel fish is the best. Let's eat and go to bed early after eating!"
"Okay, let's eat!"
The atmosphere began to become strange. Everyone ate in silence, occasionally glancing at each other. Ye Qiao and Liu Mengtian had calm expressions, Su Cheng's smile was a little unnatural, Zhao Ruoxi kept her head down the whole time, her expression could not be seen clearly, but her ears and fair neck were flushed. Yuan Xudong smiled without saying a word. Except for Liu Mengtian who already had a boyfriend and whose appearance did not meet his aesthetic standards, he was a little interested in the other three girls. He couldn't say how much he loved them, but he definitely liked them . After all, if there was a chance, who wouldn't want to have more girlfriends?
After the dinner, the four girls were sent to their respective rooms to rest. Before they parted, Yuan Xudong handed Zhao Ruoxi a small gift box and said with a smile:
"Ruoxi, this is a gift for you, good night!"
"Thank you, Mr. Yuan. Good night!"
Seeing Zhao Ruoxi's blushing face as she took the gift box, Yuan Xudong stepped forward and whispered in her ear:
"I'll come see you tomorrow night, okay?"
“Hmm~~”
Nodding slightly, Zhao Ruoxi held the gift box with a red face and said:
"Mr. Yuan, I'm going to rest. Good night!"
After that, without waiting for Yuan Xudong to speak, Zhao Ruoxi walked towards her room. Yuan Xudong grabbed her wrist, led her into the room, closed the door and said with a smile:
"Ruoxi, we haven't seen each other for a while. Do you have a boyfriend?"
"No, I've never had a boyfriend!"
"That's good. I heard that your father was sick and hospitalized. You and your mother were taking care of him in your hometown, and you also had to take care of your two younger brothers and sisters. Why did you suddenly come to the Magic City to participate in the talent show?"
"My dad is out of the hospital, and my mom is taking care of him at home. My dad's medical expenses, the family's living expenses, and my younger brothers and sisters' tuition are quite a lot of money. I want to be a star and make money to make life a little better for my family!"
“I see!”
Yuan Xudong took the initiative to hug Zhao Ruoxi's waist, sniffed her neck and said:
"Then do you blame me?"
"Blame...blame you for what?"
"Adding insult to injury, taking advantage of someone's misfortune, using any means necessary!"
"No...no, I volunteered!"
Being held in Yuan Xudong's arms and kissed on the neck, Zhao Ruoxi twisted around uncomfortably and said:
"I am a sheep, the type who will follow anyone if they lead me. Teacher Xiao from Xingyu wants... wants me. Instead of giving me to an old man, it's better to choose someone I like to rely on. I know you are a capable person, more capable than Teacher Xiao, and you have money. I am too tired and want to find someone to rely on. Mr. Yuan, are you... are you willing to take care of me?"
"I have many women. One more or one less doesn't make much. If you don't mind, I can take good care of you and your family.
Houses, cars , jewelry, etc., I can buy you anything that money can buy, but you can't have things that money can't buy, such as marriage, love, etc., can you agree to this?"
After looking at Yuan Xudong, Zhao Ruoxi gritted her teeth and said:
"Yes, I don't want much. I just want to live a good life without worrying about money!"
After that, without waiting for Yuan Xudong to speak, Zhao Ruoxi slowly hugged his chest and begged in a low voice:
"Mr. Yuan, if others see us together, or if my family, classmates, or friends ask me, can I say you are my boyfriend?"
"Of course, from now on, you are my girlfriend!"
"Thank you, Mr. Yuan!"
"When no one is around, just call me Xudong!"
"Well, thank you Xudong!"
Looking at Zhao Ruoxi who was smiling sweetly, Yuan Xudong leaned close to her ear and whispered:
"Ruoxi, you are my girlfriend now. Do you know what the obligations of a girlfriend are?"
"What?"
Looking at Zhao Ruoxi, whose face was red and pretending to know nothing, Yuan Xudong raised a wicked smile and said:
"It doesn't matter if you don't know. I will teach you well. You just need to be obedient!"
After saying that, Yuan Xudong picked up Zhao Ruoxi, who was mentally prepared, by the waist, held her horizontally in his arms, walked to the bedside, gently put her down, and untied the bow tied around her waist for her, exposing her flawless body as white as jade to the air.
Zhao Ruoxi turned her head away with a flushed face, pursed her lips tightly, her big eyes were misty, she didn't dare to look at Yuan Xudong's burning gaze, her snow-white skin gradually turned red, like the white snow under the setting sun, radiant and beautiful.
Holding Zhao Ruoxi's hands, Yuan Xudong leaned down close to her delicate body.
…
The next day , the sky was slightly bright and an alarm sounded. Yuan Xudong and Zhao Ruoxi woke up from their deep sleep. After turning off the alarm on their phones, Yuan Xudong sat up from the bed, stroked Zhao Ruoxi, who was naked, and smiled:
"I'm leaving now, you can sleep a little longer!"
"don't want!"
Shaking her head slightly, Zhao Ruoxi climbed up from the bed, holding the quilt in her right hand to cover her chest, and holding Yuan Xudong's arm with her left hand, she said coquettishly:
"Would you stay with me for a while?"
"Okay, I'll stay with you for a while!"
With a wicked smile, Yuan Xudong pulled away the quilt covering Zhao Ruoxi's chest and said with a bit of pride:
"I've seen every part of your body before. Let them breathe a little, don't let them get hurt!"
"Hate!"
After rolling her eyes at Yuan Xudong, Zhao Ruoxi quickly hid under the quilt and blushed:
"Go ahead, I'll sleep a little longer!"
"I'm hungry, let me eat first!"
"Ah, you bad guy!"
…
Yuan Xudong left Zhao Ruoxi's room feeling refreshed and returned to his own room to continue sleeping. He did not wake up from a deep sleep until eleven o'clock in the morning. He tutored Zhao Ruoxi with her homework most of the night before, and accompanied her for an hour of early reading this morning. Nourished by knowledge, Zhao Ruoxi became more and more radiant. At this moment, she was enjoying the bright sunshine on the deck. Su Cheng, Ye Qiao, and Liu Mengtian were swimming and paddling in the nearby sea in their swimsuits.
After chatting with Zhao Ruoxi for a while and saying a few soothing words, Yuan Xudong changed into his swimsuit and jumped into the sea to play and fight with Su Cheng and Ye Qiao. Liu Mengtian could only play with the rubber boat alone, looking at Yuan Xudong, Su Cheng, and Ye Qiao with envy.
After playing around for a while, Su Cheng looked at Yuan Xudong and said unhappily:
"Why did you give Zhao Ruoxi a house to live in?"
"Jealous?"
"Who's jealous?"
Looking at Su Cheng who was still stubborn, Yuan Xudong swam to her side, hugged her from behind and said with a smile:
"She's my friend. She's in trouble at home. Can't I help her? Besides, the beef noodles you made were so bad that I said they were delicious. You can't blame me if you lose the game, right?"
"Don't try to interrupt, these are two different things!"
After glaring at Yuan Xudong who was trying to change the subject, Su Cheng blushed and said:
"Hurry up and let me go, Tiantian and the others are watching us!"
"It's okay, they can only see above the water surface, but can't see below the water surface!"
With a playful laugh, Yuan Xudong embraced Su Cheng in his arms, kissing her lips while groping her body underwater. Liu Mengtian and Ye Qiao beside them couldn't help but spit and turned away with red faces.
After a long moment of parting lips, Yuan Xudong looked at the breathless Su Cheng and said with a smile:
"I bought a house near Xingyu Media. If you have time, go buy some sheets and quilts and move in with me. I'll give you the room card when you go back!"
"What?"
Hearing that Yuan Xudong had bought a house near Xingyu Media and that she was going to move in with him, Su Cheng blushed and said shyly, out of girlish modesty:
"Who wants to move in with you?"
Looking at Su Cheng, whose face was blushing but eyes were filled with joy, Yuan Xudong hugged her waist, kissed her lips twice and said with a smile:
"It's a big house of over 500 square meters with an indoor swimming pool. How pitiful it would be for me to live alone!"
"Okay, since you are so pitiful, I promise you!"
"Thank you Orange!"
With a laugh, Yuan Xudong hugged Su Cheng and whispered in her ear:
"Buy two more sets of sheets, I like white!"
