Su Ci had eaten all kinds of precious ingredients but rarely tried special street foods.
Although the food in front of her smelled pungent and unpleasant, she wasn't afraid to try new things. Except for rabbit meat since rabbits were half her kind, she was willing to taste these specialty dishes before her.
When she bit into the stinky tofu, the outer layer was crispy, and as she chewed, there was a fresh and spicy flavor. It was quite delicious, truly living up to the saying "smells stinky but tastes delicious."
Even while eating stinky tofu, Su Ci maintained her lifelong etiquette training, displaying an indescribable elegance. She finished the piece of stinky tofu in a few small bites.
Beside her, Qin Shiyan's delicate brows were furrowed. After barely recovering her composure, she smiled awkwardly at the Director and said, "Thank you, Director, for thoughtfully arranging these special snacks for us."
The first three episodes of this show had received lukewarm responses without much buzz. But with new guests now, the previous episode unexpectedly trended on social media, generating heated discussions - whether it was the traffic brought by Qin Shiyan or the controversy over Su Ci being criticized for not eating rabbit meat, it all contributed to the show's popularity.
The Director seemed to have had an epiphany and was no longer focused solely on food tasting. This episode's theme revolved around stinky foods, emphasizing the guests' expressions and reactions while eating.
The production team wasn't worried about whether they would eat or not - as long as there were enough talking points and highlights.
"Xiaoyan, you haven't touched your chopsticks yet? Try it, you'll find it delicious once you taste it," said the Director, who was a foodie himself and was eating with great enjoyment.
Seeing Su Ci eat a piece of stinky tofu, Qin Shiyan's eyes flickered with an unusual light, and she also picked up a piece.
However, just as she brought it to her mouth and smelled the bathroom-like odor, Qin Shiyan's face turned pale. Involuntarily, she recalled news she had once read about unscrupulous vendors using sewage water to pickle stinky tofu to enhance its smell.
"Ugh!"
Qin Shiyan couldn't help but gag, immediately dropping the stinky tofu.
"Don't make Xiaoyan eat it, she's about to throw up."
"So heartbreaking, why is the production team treating Xiaoyan like this? She can't eat these things."
"I saw tears in her eyes from trying to hold back, she really doesn't like it. Please be humane, production team."
"Hugs to Xiaoyan, don't eat if you don't want to, don't force yourself, we understand."
"Can Qin Shiyan's fans stop spamming? Every other guest can eat it, why can't your idol? You weren't saying this when you were criticizing Su Ci last time."
"Right, last episode when Su Ci didn't eat rabbit meat, Qin Shiyan's fans were brutal in their criticism and even made it trend. Now when their idol won't eat, they're all saying they feel sorry for her. Talk about double standards - that's Qin Shiyan's fanbase for you."
"I know this one - they criticized Su Ci for being pretentious before, so now let me criticize: Qin Shiyan can eat or not, but she's being extremely pretentious. Don't argue with me - I learned how to argue from Qin Shiyan's fans."
"No need for that. How can Su Ci compare to Xiaoyan? Don't outsiders know that Xiaoyan was raised pampered? It's normal that she hasn't eaten these special snacks before."
"Qin Shiyan was pampered? Is her family that well-off? Never heard of that. When filming a show, shouldn't you be professional? That's what you all said to Su Ci before, so I'm throwing it back at you."
"Xiaoyan is the adopted daughter of the Su family, you know? Surely you've heard of the Su family? Xiaoyan always has the best of everything, of course she can't handle these stinky foods. I don't like them either, so what? Is it pretentious to dislike something?"
"Ah ah ah, Su Ci eats so deliciously! Why does she look so elegant even when slurping noodles? When I think about how messy I look eating at home, I'm not worthy!"
"Somehow Su Ci makes stinky tofu and river snail rice noodles look high-class."
"Have to admit, is there anyone in the entertainment industry who can match Su Ci's beauty?"
"Absolutely not. I love this beautiful lady, and she looks so good even when eating noodles..."
Su Ci hadn't expected the river snail rice noodles to taste so good. Though they smelled strange, they were delicious to eat.
With Su Ci's beauty and excellent dining etiquette, her graceful eating quickly caught netizens' attention. Even Qin Shiyan's fans had to admit that Su Ci ate with genuine enjoyment, making them crave noodles too.
"Sorry, I need to step away for a moment."
"Be back in a few minutes, going to make some river snail rice noodles."
"Haha, this is killing me. I just finished eating but I'm debating whether to have another bowl. Whatever, I'll order delivery again. Diet can wait until tomorrow."
"Don't think I didn't notice - Su Ci seemed a bit disgusted at first, but now she's totally won over. Thankfully I was prepared and already ordered river snail rice noodles delivery."
"Crying, my bread suddenly doesn't taste good anymore."
"Ahh, why did I have to watch this show during work hours?"
"To the sisters above, let me slurp in your honor."
"No one can escape the true deliciousness of river snail rice noodles."
Netizens watched as not only Su Ci was slurping noodles, but Nan Yi, Xie Yumin, Guan Jing, and even the Director were all eating river snail rice noodles. The show was filled with slurping sounds, making everyone laugh. Only Qin Shiyan sat there with a wronged expression, not touching her chopsticks - a scene that felt familiar.
The difference was that last time Su Ci was the one being criticized, while Qin Shiyan was being sympathized with by her fans.
After the recording finished, the studio still reeked of the pungent smell that hadn't dissipated. As soon as the Director finished his closing remarks, Qin Shiyan quickly got up and rushed out like she was escaping.
Guan Jing, who had eaten a lot during this episode, was now being helped by her assistant to the bathroom to throw up.
Nan Yi was still looking unwell, leaning against her chair waiting for her assistant to bring stomach medicine.
The most relaxed were Su Ci and Xie Yumin, who had eaten comfortably within their limits. The river snail rice noodles were a bit spicy, and Su Ci had to drink several sips of coconut water to cool down.
Her small lips were red from the spiciness, looking quite pretty. "Come with me, I have something to give you," Su Ci said to Xie Yumin.
Xie Yumin was curious, "Alright."
When the two left the recording studio and breathed in the fresh air outside, they finally felt clearheaded. The studio had been so smelly that even their clothes seemed to have absorbed the odor.
At this time, the neighboring set had also finished filming, and there was a commotion.
Then, Su Ci saw several staff members escorting a tall male artist past her.
The male artist noticed the stunningly beautiful Su Ci standing to the side and unconsciously took a second look.
"That's Zheng Hao, the currently popular singer. He's having a concert next month, and he was probably filming promotional material next door," Xie Yumin said, noticing Su Ci staring at the male artist without blinking, assuming she was interested in Zheng Hao.
So this male artist was Zheng Hao, whom Su Ci had heard mentioned many times. Zheng Hao was Creation God Company's current star, which meant he was an artist under her company.
Su Ci withdrew her gaze, "What date is his concert next month?"
"The 8th." Xie Yumin's cold face showed a smile, "Do you want to go?"
Su Ci shook her head.
She had just seen that Zheng Hao's life value was a red line, with only one month remaining. Today was the 8th, exactly one month until his concert date next month.
In other words, Zheng Hao would die on the day of his concert.
How tragic - would it be from illness? Or an accident?
With only a month left, Su Ci could only put aside her thoughts for now. She turned to Xie Yumin and said, "Come on, let me give you those things."
Back in the break room, Su Ci took out a document and handed it to Xie Yumin, "Take a look."
These materials were from her investigation, which had uncovered who was behind the release of Xie Yumin's scandal.
Xie Yumin opened the envelope and took out the materials. At that moment, several photos fell to the floor.
She picked up the photos but started trembling when she saw what they showed.
"How did you get these photos?" Xie Yumin looked at Su Ci in disbelief.
"Read the contents of the document first," Su Ci sat down on the sofa.
She spoke slowly, "On the day of my birthday party, these photos of yours were originally going to be leaked online, but I had them deleted immediately. I also helped investigate who was behind it all."
Xie Yumin saw the name "Guan Jing" in the investigation materials, and her whole body went cold.
In the photo, she was being helped to leave after getting drunk at a dinner with some investors. The investor tried to take her away, but fortunately, her agent intervened in time.
She hadn't expected that someone would still manage to take photos.
The investor helping her was a married man. If these photos were to be exposed, regardless of whether she was the victim or if anything actually happened, her reputation would be damaged and her career ruined.
That day, she had indeed told Guan Jing about having a dinner appointment, and Guan Jing had asked about the location.
As it turned out, Guan Jing had been waiting to set her up.
Xie Yumin's personality wasn't as tough as her cold exterior suggested. Being betrayed by a friend and facing cyberbullying, combined with her existing depression, led her to attempt suicide by taking a large number of sleeping pills.
If Su Ci hadn't intervened, Xie Yumin would have been gone.
"I've given you all the information. It's up to you how to handle it," Su Ci stood up, preparing to give Xie Yumin time to think.
At the doorway, Su Ci suddenly paused, "Someone who betrays you isn't worth being friends with. Since they're not your friend, there's no need to keep them in your heart, let alone do something foolish for them." She looked at Xie Yumin, "Don't you agree?"
Xie Yumin's vacant eyes gradually regained focus. Looking at Su Ci, she felt an inexplicable sense of support.
Xie Yumin sincerely thanked Su Ci, "Thank you."
Su Ci smiled, glad that Xie Yumin could see things clearly now. She opened the door to leave, and there stood Guan Jing outside.
Guan Jing had just returned from purging in the bathroom. Seeing Su Ci, she smiled eagerly at her, only to receive a cold look in return.
Watching Su Ci leave directly, her beautiful face showed traces of displeasure.
Guan Jing turned around and met Xie Yumin's angry gaze.
When Su Ci left the break room, Xu Duo found her and informed her about trending on social media again.
Su Ci was used to trending topics and wasn't particularly concerned, but Xu Duo felt that since Su Ci had only recorded two episodes and trended twice, she would definitely become a huge star.
Xu Duo asked Su Ci, "Do you have some beef with Qin Shiyan? Her fans are comparing your photos with hers, saying you copied her beauty mark under the eye."
Xu Duo looked around and lowered his voice, "This Qin Shiyan has powerful connections. Don't offend her carelessly. If there's any friction during the show recording, as a newcomer, you should just endure it."
In the entertainment industry, it was common for newcomers to face suppression before making it big.
"Qin Shiyan has powerful connections?" Su Ci caught the key point.
Xu Duo told her, "You're new to this industry, so you might not know, but everyone in the circle knows Qin Shiyan is the adopted daughter of the Su family. You should know the Su family's status, so whatever you do, don't offend Qin Shiyan."
Su Ci gave Xu Duo a strange look, "The Su family doesn't have any adopted daughters."
Her parents only had one daughter - her. Where did this adopted daughter come from?
And Qin Shiyan? She wasn't worthy.
Xu Duo was wearing green again today, with a red tie, looking like a Christmas tree with decorations. Hearing Su Ci's words, his eyes widened, "You absolutely cannot say that in front of Qin Shiyan. It would offend her."
Seeing Su Ci looking naive and clueless like a lab mouse, Xu Duo couldn't help but teach her, "Qin Shiyan has close ties with the Su family and can freely come and go from their house. Even if she's not their daughter, her relationship with the Su family is deep. They say Qin Shiyan is even best friends with the Su family's daughter."
"Regardless of Qin Shiyan's relationship with the Su family, you can't offend her. Otherwise, as a small-time actress who hasn't even reached third-tier status, Qin Shiyan could end your career with just one word." Xu Duo earnestly advised Su Ci.
Hearing Xu Duo's words, Su Ci felt like laughing, "Is Qin Shiyan really that popular now?"
"Of course." Xu Duo was very knowledgeable about this, "With the Su family backing her, how could she not be popular?"
Su Ci blinked, "Okay, I understand."
"What do you understand?" Xu Duo called out to Su Ci's retreating figure, raising his voice, "Remember my advice!"
After getting in the car, Su Ci finally took out her phone to check the trending topics. The topic was ranked fourth and had high engagement, likely to climb higher.
She clicked in, and sure enough, there were photos of her and Qin Shiyan.
The person who posted the message was clever, deliberately choosing a photo of her eating from the side, highlighting the small tear mole below her eye. As for Qin Shiyan's photo, it was clearly carefully selected, showing her in an evening gown with professionally done hair and makeup.
Su Ci pressed her lips together in displeasure. She had wondered how netizens could possibly think she was less attractive than Qin Shiyan - it turned out the photos were manipulated.
Taking an unflattering screenshot of her and placing it next to Qin Shiyan's edited photo - such a crude tactic was beneath her notice.
Reading the comments below, Su Ci grew increasingly angry.
"Wow, this nobody internet celebrity is riding on our Shiyan's popularity twice now."
"LOL, these media outlets see our Shiyan trending and just keep trying to piggyback? Not everyone deserves to be compared to our Shiyan."
"Shiyan is beautiful on her own, no comparisons needed."
"Shiyan was hailed as a once-in-a-century beauty when she debuted. What's that thing next to her? How dare they compare to our Shiyan?"
"Watched the livestream, lots of comments saying she had plastic surgery and even copied Qin Shiyan's tear mole. Isn't it embarrassing for the copycat to sit next to the original?"
"I'm just a casual fan, but am I the only one who thinks this post is maliciously targeting Su Ci? Using someone's candid screenshot to compare with Qin Shiyan's professional photo? How shameless?"
"Stop making comparisons, leaving with my princess Shiyan."
"Shiyan is all natural. She looked beautiful with her tear mole before, others can copy but they'll never capture her essence."
"Su Ci is so thick-skinned, clinging to Qin Shiyan? Know your place - you want to compare yourself to Shiyan? She has powerful backing, you just have a surgically enhanced face, how can you compete?"
After reading the comments for a while, Su Ci's eyes grew cold.
For Su Ci, people could question anything about her, but they couldn't question her legendary beauty.
She sent a message to Su's Mother: "Mom, do you have photos of me from when I was little? Send me a few."
Su's Mother's phone was full of photos of her children from childhood to present, and she never lost a single one even when changing phones.
Receiving her daughter's message, Su's Mother, who was drinking tea, immediately started selecting photos. Her daughter was so beautiful as a child, every photo was adorable, making it hard to choose.
After a while, Su's Mother finished deliberating and sent over twenty photos to Su Ci. If her daughter hadn't specified just a few, Su's Mother would have sent them all.
Su Ci then messaged her older brother, saying she wanted to open an account but had no followers.
Su ZhiYuan always granted his sister's requests. He immediately had someone set up an account for her with a large number of purchased followers, and these weren't just bot accounts.
Su Ci changed the account name to her own and composed a message: 1. I've had this tear mole since childhood - chronologically speaking, who's copying whom? 2. I've been beautiful since birth - who says I had plastic surgery? 3. The Su family has only one daughter - me. There are no adopted daughters, so please stop trying to associate yourself with us.
Below the message, she attached photos of herself from kindergarten, elementary school, middle school, and current selfies.
In photos from every age, the small tear mole below Su Ci's eye was clearly visible.
Qin Shiyan was informed about trending with Su Ci again after leaving the recording site. Her first reaction was to ask her manager to remove the trending topic, but remembering the previous outcome, Qin Shiyan leaned back in her car seat and decided to ignore it.
Whether she removed the trending topic or not, the Su family would blame her anyway. In that case, why not let more people criticize Su Ci?
Beside her, her manager joked playfully: "Shiyan, you're trending so frequently lately, you might as well live on the trending list."
The manager was naturally happy about their artist's constant exposure.
Qin Shiyan just smiled without saying much.
However, when Qin Shiyan finished shooting her next commercial and came out, she saw her manager looking at her with a troubled expression.
“Sister Fang, what's wrong?” Qin Shiyan took the water handed over by her assistant, took a few small sips, leaned back in her chair, and closed her eyes to rest.
“You're trending again.” The agent didn't show any joy this time.
Qin Shiyan was a bit tired. She opened her eyes and asked, “Is it still the same trending topic from this afternoon?”
The agent handed her the phone with a bad look on her face, “A new trending topic, take a look yourself.”
Qin Shiyan noticed that the agent's expression was off.
She sat up, took the phone, and found that she had reached the top of the trending list. The title read: Qin Shiyan, Debuting Half a Year, Lies Upon Lies
Qin Shiyan frowned deeply, her first reaction being that someone was trying to smear her.
She clicked into the trending topic and saw screenshots of messages posted by Su Ci.
Her heart skipped a beat, and Qin Shiyan swallowed hard. She opened the photo and saw Su Ci's clarification.
Upon reading Su Ci's clarification, Qin Shiyan's face turned pale in an instant, her hand holding the phone trembling.
“Xiaoyan, is this Su Ci really the daughter of the Su family? Is it true that she said you were trying to ride on the Su family's coattails?” The agent's tone was stern. She hadn't expected to be deceived by Qin Shiyan as well.
“Sister Fang.” Qin Shiyan felt a chill run through her, her lips turning pale, “Su Ci is indeed the daughter of the Su family.”
The agent glared harshly at Qin Shiyan, “Why didn't you tell me earlier?”
If Qin Shiyan had offended the Su family because of this, not only would her career be over, but she might not even be able to stay in City B.
Qin Shiyan kept it to herself because she had selfish motives. She never wanted others to know Su Ci's true identity.
“Su Ci is the daughter of the Su family, and what she said about you trying to ride on the Su family's coattails is true?” The agent was now furious, with no trace of kindness left.
Qin Shiyan had built her image as a foster daughter of the Su family since her debut. People in the industry, seeing her connection to the Su family, dared not offend her. Now that she was exposed for trying to ride on the Su family's coattails, those she had offended before might start targeting her.
Even the company had been focusing on cultivating Qin Shiyan. Now that this scandal had erupted, the company would certainly hold her accountable.
She was going to be dragged down by Qin Shiyan.
Qin Shiyan quickly explained, “I didn't try to ride on anyone's coattails. I really do know Uncle Su and Aunt Su, and I grew up with Su Ci.”
The agent demanded sharply, “So, are you really the foster daughter of the Su family?”
Qin Shiyan's hand holding the phone turned white, “No.”
She had grown up with Su Ci, yet the Su family hadn't given her a title, instead adopting a child brought back by Su Ci from an orphanage.
Why?
Her father had saved Uncle Su, yet she couldn't even get the title of a foster daughter!
The agent's phone rang. It was the company calling, instructing her to take Qin Shiyan back to the office immediately.
Qin Shiyan lowered her head, her fingers unconsciously scrolling through the web pages on her phone.
The fans who had once adored her now seemed to turn against her, questioning everything about her.
“I just ate a huge piece of gossip. Is Qin Shiyan's noble background fake?”
“Who is this Su Ci? Is she really the daughter of the Su family? Why should we believe her?”
“Hey, Qin Shiyan's fans, please go check Su Corporation's account. They've already reposted Su Ci's message, complete with comments and likes. I can feel the staff's eagerness to suck up to Su Ci.”
“With Su Corporation's endorsement, Su Ci's identity can't be fake. Your idol's background is the one that's fake. Trying to ride on the Su family's coattails, what a bold move.”
“Qin Shiyan must be out of her mind. She built herself up as a noble lady, creating an image of a pampered heiress. Now she's been exposed by the real Su family heiress. I feel so embarrassed for her.”
“Qin Shiyan's fans, come out. Just now, you were still accusing the real Su heiress of plastic surgery and imitating your idol's teardrop mole. Su Ci's photos have been posted, showing she's had that mole since she was a child. Your idol's mole seems to have been added just a few months ago, right?”
“What face does Qin Shiyan have to claim that Su Ci is imitating her mole? It's clearly the other way around!”
“If I were Su Ci, I'd be furious too. Being cyberbullied by Qin Shiyan's fake fans, and being accused of plastic surgery and imitating Qin Shiyan. She's the real heiress, and her mole has been there since childhood. No wonder Su Ci had to issue a statement.”
“I'm indifferent to Qin Shiyan. Not only did she use the Su family heiress tag to debut, but she also claimed to be a once-in-a-century beauty. Does she deserve it? I think Su Ci's beauty is truly once-in-a-century. Ah, Su Ci is so beautiful.”
“Su Ci was so delicate even as a child. No wonder she's the Su family heiress. I want to hug Su Ci's thigh. I can serve tea, cook, and do laundry.”
“I just want to ask, do Qin Shiyan and her fans feel the pain on their faces now? Are they swollen?”
“Luckily, my eyesight is good, and I never liked Qin Shiyan. The higher she stood on the Su family heiress platform, the harder she falls now. Serves her right!”
“Exclusive news, Qin Shiyan is not the Su family's foster daughter; she's the daughter of the Su family's driver.”
“Is the news above true? Wow, does Qin Shiyan even have any shame?”
...
Following that, Qin Shiyan's true identity trended again, with netizens furiously commenting.
Netizens weren't angry because Qin Shiyan's true identity was ordinary; they were angry because she had lied about being a noble heiress from the start, deceiving everyone. Now that she was exposed, how could netizens not be furious?
The sudden revelation of her true identity after hiding it for so long made Qin Shiyan's already pale face even whiter. She felt a chill all over her body and couldn't hear what the agent was saying anymore.
She was finished.
...
Su Ci liked to retaliate in kind. Whoever provoked her, she would repay in the same manner.
Qin Shiyan liked to trend, so now Su Ci would send her to trend.
Of course, Su Ci didn't reveal Qin Shiyan's true identity. After all, there were already people in the entertainment industry who disliked Qin Shiyan, but they refrained from acting against her because of her connection to the Su family. Now that Qin Shiyan was exposed as just the driver's daughter, her rivals couldn't hold back anymore.
Su Ci received a call from Qin Shiyan.
“Ci Ci, I didn't know about the fans insulting you before. Don't be mad at me.”
Qin Shiyan had no choice but to beg Su Ci, “I've been busy with work. It was only just now that my agent told me you were insulted by my fans.”
“Ci Ci, I'm really sorry.”
Qin Shiyan took the initiative to apologize, “But I have five million fans. I can't manage every fan's behavior. The fans' actions don't represent my thoughts. Ci Ci, this time it was the fans who were unreasonable, offending you. I hope you can look at the fact that we grew up together and don't be mad at me because of the fans' mistakes.”
Su Ci laughed, “You don't know that fans' actions are the idol's responsibility? The first trending topic, I already forgave.”
Su Ci's voice was a bit cold, “For me, there's no second chance. Qin Shiyan, don't take me for a fool.”
Su Ci directly hung up the phone. Qin Shiyan had to swallow the bitter fruit she had sown herself.
Last time, she didn't act when the fans insulted her for not eating rabbit meat. But this time, Qin Shiyan had crossed her bottom line. She couldn't be questioned about anything, especially not her beauty.
Besides, Qin Shiyan not only allowed her fans to question her plastic surgery but also claimed her looks couldn't compare to Qin Shiyan's? That was a capital offense.
Whatever fate befell Qin Shiyan, she deserved it!
In the following days, Su Ci had no interest in how Qin Shiyan was doing because she realized she hadn't seen Lu Zhe for several days.
Lu Zhe had been busy with setting up his company. Although his father, Lu Chen, had assigned some people to help him, he still needed to learn.
Only after confirming the company's affairs did he have time to meet the girl.
The apartment Lu Zhe had previously rented had become their rendezvous spot.
Su Ci handed the pomegranate she had brought from home to Lu Zhe, saying confidently, “Help me peel it.” Her favorite fruit wasn't peach but pomegranate.
But pomegranates were troublesome to eat, and Su Ci hated to do it herself the most.
Lu Zhe didn't make a sound. He fetched a small bowl from the kitchen, washed his hands, cut open the pomegranate, and started picking out the seeds into the bowl.
The young man wore a white shirt, the hem neatly tucked into his trousers, buttons all the way up to the collar, his posture upright.
It's unclear whether it was due to the golden cotton candy he ate last time, but Lu Zhe's face no longer appeared as stiff and cold as before, and his cheeks no longer slightly sunken due to the progressive muscle dystrophy.
His deep-set eyes now carried a few more refined features, and coupled with the fact that he had been busy with company matters recently, he had shed a few traces of youthful naivety and gained a bit more maturity.
This young man is undergoing a transformation.
Su Ci particularly liked the way Lu Zhe looked in a white shirt, appearing exceptionally refined and ethereal.
The ruby-red pomegranate seeds were deftly peeled by his slender fingers and fell into the bowl.
Su Ci picked up a pomegranate seed with her fingers and placed it in her mouth, gently biting down. The juice of the pomegranate seed splashed on her tongue, sweet and refreshing.
However, it's more satisfying to eat pomegranate seeds one spoonful at a time.
"Eat up," Lu Zhe said, having peeled a full bowl of pomegranate seeds in less than a minute.
"Lu Zhe, you're so amazing," Su Ci said, her words sweet as honey, effortlessly praising him.
Lu Zhe had grown accustomed to the girl's flattery. "There's yogurt in the fridge. Should I get you a bottle?"
Lu Zhe was always meticulous.
Even when he wasn't staying here, Lu Zhe would regularly stock the fridge with things Su Ci liked to eat, just in case she dropped by.
The yogurt was a bit cold, so Lu Zhe placed it on the coffee table to let it warm up a bit before handing it to Su Ci to drink.
Su Ci held the white porcelain bowl filled with pomegranate seeds, leaning back against Lu Zhe as if her body had no bones, eating the pomegranate seeds.
"Lu Zhe, our family is going on a trip the day after tomorrow," Su Ci said. The resort mountain villa invested by Su Corporation had been completed, and Su's Mother proposed to take the whole family to experience it, which Su's Father naturally agreed to.
Lu Zhe held a small dish to catch the pomegranate seeds she spat out. "Where to?"
"The resort mountain villa my father invested in, we should be there for two or three days." At this moment, Su Ci tossed aside the spoon in her hand and directly picked up a red pomegranate seed with her fingers, holding it between her lips.
She sat up, kneeling beside Lu Zhe, and with one hand cupped his face, she pressed her lips, redder than the pomegranate, against his.
The sweet pomegranate was crushed into juice between their lips.
Su Ci wickedly pushed the pomegranate seed into Lu Zhe's mouth, then pulled back, laughing as she licked the pomegranate juice from her lips. "It would be nice if you could come with me on the trip."
The taste of pomegranate lingered sweetly between their lips and teeth.
Lu Zhe lowered his head, spitting the pomegranate seed into the small dish, and he looked deeply at the girl. "I've been a bit busy lately."
Su Ci nodded. She wasn't the willful type and wouldn't insist on Lu Zhe accompanying her.
...
That morning, the sun was bright and clear.
Su's Father and his family had already prepared everything. Su ZhiYuan, due to company matters, couldn't leave and saw them off to the airport, then left.
In the lobby, the Lu family of three was present. Lu Chen, with his charming eyes, greeted Su's Father with a smile, "Hey, good morning. Where are you headed?"
