Published at 6th of January 2021 03:20:07 PM
Before Gu Nianzhi could ask further, the automatic fire sprinkler system connected to the smoke alarm was activated .
Poof!
A waterfall of water gushed out from several sprinklers installed on the roof, and completely drenched Gu Nianzhi and He Zhichu .
The kitchen, which had appeared exquisite and beautiful just a moment ago, now looked like a fire scene in a downpour .
The automatic sprinkler system quickly dispersed the thick smoke in the kitchen .
The flow of the water gradually slowed down, and He Zhichu rushed out of the kitchen with Gu Nianzhi .
The two of them glanced at each other at the kitchen door, then started laughing at the same time .
He Zhichu’s smile was still very reserved, but the corners of his lips curled up, and his cold expression softened slightly .
On the other hand, Gu Nianzhi was laughing so wildly that with her hands clenching her stomach, she could barely stand up .
When she laughed like that, He Zhichu couldn’t take it anymore .
He grabbed her arm and scolded her in a low voice, “What are you laughing about? Go wash up and change your clothes! Look at yourself!”
He Zhichu looked away awkwardly after he finished speaking .
Gu Nianzhi’s laughter stopped abruptly .
She looked down and saw that the light pink silk and cotton cardigan she was wearing today was soaked through . It stuck to her body and outlined the contours of her breast…
She quickly covered her chest with her hands and ran to the bathroom with her head lowered .
He Zhichu rubbed his forehead and called out to her, “Go to the guest room across from the master bedroom on the second floor . It’s prepared for you . There’s a set of clothes to change into . ”
Gu Nianzhi stopped in her tracks . She couldn’t just wear this . She turned around and ran up the spiral staircase leading to the second floor .
The corridor on the second floor was quiet and deep . There was a window at the end of the corridor, and a hexagonal window hung with a lamp . A paper lampshade in the shape of a full moon hung in the air and gave off a desolate vibe .
Gu Nianzhi glanced at the lampshade in a hurry and pushed open the door across from the master bedroom .
The room was very large and also a small suite . A small living room and living room was outside, and a small entrance was to the right .
A paper door blocked the other end of the hallway .
Gu Nianzhi opened the paper door and realized that she was in the bedroom .
Thankfully, this wasn’t the pink princess room .
The decoration of the room was very simple and elegant . It was mainly beige and decorated with pale yellows .
A blanket with a yellow duck embroidered on it was casually placed on the big bed .
The blanket didn’t look big, but Gu Nianzhi found it surprisingly familiar .
But she didn’t have time to think about it too deeply, so she rushed into the bathroom in the bedroom .
The toiletry products in the bathroom were also brands she usually used, including the snow-white towel on the cabinet . It was also made of Egyptian cotton flannel, and was very soft and absorbent .
She took off her clothes, turned on the water in the shower, and quickly took a shower .
She wrapped herself in the towel and came out, then carefully examined the bedroom again .
There was a tall four-poster bed, and the beige sheets with thin stripes were neatly laid out . There was a big soft pillow on the bed, and two soft yellow pillows embroidered with little yellow ducks .
Like she was possessed, Gu Nianzhi walked over and touched the little yellow ducks embroidered on the pillows .
The little yellow ducks weren’t much different from the ones sold on the market besides the fact that their eyes were exceptionally large, so they looked particularly animated .
She picked up the blanket with the duckling embroidered on it and looked at it .
The blanket felt soft, and was probably made from the finest high quality cashmere . It wasn’t easy to embroider things on this kind of blanket, and if one wasn’t careful, the blanket’s cashmere would fly out of the thread .
But this duckling’s embroidery was very cleverly done, and the needle and thread were dense . At a glance, one could tell that it was made from the hands of one who had many years of embroidery experience .
However, it was a waste to use such amazing embroidery skills for sewing a simple and unadorned little yellow duck .
Gu Nianzhi secretly cursed inside, but couldn’t help picking up the blanket and rubbing it against her face .
It was just like a blanket children would hug when they were sleeping .
Gu Nianzhi reluctantly put down the blanket and walked into the closet in the bedroom to pick out some clothes to wear .
It was obvious that He Zhichu had put a lot of thought into renovating the room .
The four walls were covered with wooden closets, shoe racks, and there were clothes and shoes for spring, summer, and autumn .
There was also a long closet in the middle of the closet that was about half the height of a person .
Opening the closet drawer, Gu Nianzhi saw that it was filled with underwear, scarves, belts, and other private clothing and accessories .
There was also a drawer with a lock, but Gu Nianzhi didn’t touch it .
She blushed and took out a set of lingerie . She went to the summer wardrobe and picked out the simplest set of black T-shirt and light blue leggings .
Her legs were long, so the jeans barely reached her ankles .
So she picked out a pair of Isabel Marant’s flat white sneakers .
This was a brand she was used to . The casual shoes that Huo Shaoheng bought her were usually of this brand .
After she was done packing, she came downstairs and saw that He Zhichu had already changed and was standing at the bottom of the stairs .
There were even people coming and going in the house .
Gu Nianzhi raised her eyebrows .
She hadn’t seen anyone else here when she had come .
He Zhichu turned to look when he heard someone coming down the stairs . His bright almond-shaped eyes flashed slightly, but he quickly relaxed his eyebrows and asked airily, “Do they fit?”
“They’re alright . ” Gu Nianzhi walked down . “It’s just that the pants are a little short . ”
He Zhichu: ” … ”
“Don’t you wear this size? ” He Zhichu remembered Gu Nianzhi’s clothing size .
” … I used to be, but now I’ve grown taller again . ” Gu Nianzhi stuck out her long legs in the air and kicked .
He Zhichu: ” … ”
“What’s there to be proud of? ” He Zhichu looked away, folded his arms, and said coldly, “What’s the use of growing taller? Go cook if you’re really capable… ”
Gu Nianzhi: ” … ”
This was the unspeakable sore spot in both their lives .
He Zhichu didn’t know how to cook, and coincidentally, neither did Gu Nianzhi .
Their talents didn’t seem to include the skill of “cooking” .
Gu Nianzhi laughed . “Professor He, we’re both ‘inept cooks’ . Why do we have to hurt each other’s feelings? Come, it’s my treat . What do you want to eat, Professor He? As long as it’s not a Manchu–Han Imperial Feast, I can afford it!”
“A Manchu–Han Imperial Feast only costs 40,000 to 50,000 yuan per seat . You can’t afford it? ” He Zhichu glanced sideways at her . “Pawn your watch there and you can eat it dozens of times . ”
Gu Nianzhi covered her watch and shook her head . “I can’t do that . This is my priceless treasure . Even if I don’t have any food to eat, I won’t pawn it . ”
“Are you stupid? If you don’t have any food to eat, how would the watch matter? ” He Zhichu rubbed her head . “… Didn’t you blow dry your hair?”
“The weather’s getting hot, so it’ll be dry soon . I’ve already wiped it half dry . ” As she pointed at the people walking back and forth between the kitchen and the living room, Gu Nianzhi asked, “Are they here to clean up the kitchen? ”
He Zhichu said without batting an eye, “Yes, the kitchen needs to be redecorated . ”
That was the scene of his failure, and he needed to “destroy the evidence” so that no one else could see it .
Gu Nianzhi instantly understood He Zhichu’s thoughts . She laughed to herself and flipped the car keys in her hand . “Professor He, take my car . We’ll go down the mountain to eat, okay?”
If she hadn’t come today, she bet ten bucks that He Zhichu would have gone to bed after finishing his red wine .
He Zhichu took a few steps forward . “Then can you send me back?”
“Of course, I’ll pay for everything . Professor He, please enjoy yourself today! ” Gu Nianzhi giggled as she walked towards the door .
The two of them went to the garage to get their cars . Gu Nianzhi really did drive the car and went down the mountain with He Zhichu for dinner .
They didn’t go far .
The facilities in the west mountain villa area were very well-equipped . The people living here were either wealthy or well-off . There were restaurants, shopping, fitness, and leisure facilities .
He Zhichu pointed the way and said, “Let’s go to that Luhuitou restaurant . It’s a Cantonese restaurant, and the seafood there is very authentic . ”
Gu Nianzhi, who was famished, almost drooled when she heard this .
“Then you have to try it later . Why didn’t you tell me there was such a good place? Do they deliver the order? You could have ordered takeout… ” Gu Nianzhi deliberately glanced at He Zhichu and sighed .
He Zhichu looked ahead with a blank expressionand said airily, ” … Eat your food . You talk too much . ”
Gu Nianzhi: ” … ”
She smiled and drove the car into the parking lot . Together with He Zhichu, she arrived at the entrance of the Luhuitou restaurant .
There was a couplet on the door in red with black words .
“Here could be heard the table-talks and laughters of renowned scholars, but the rough and gross come not hither their wares to sell . . ”
Gu Nianzhi: ” … ”
This restaurant sure was confident!
With a straight face, He Zhichu showed his membership card to the uniformed security guard .
Only then did Gu Nianzhi realize that the membership system was in place, and only members were allowed in to eat .
And He Zhichu’s membership card was the highest-end platinum card .
As soon as he showed his membership card, the manager of the restaurant immediately came over to personally welcome him and Gu Nianzhi .
“It’s the same old place . ” He Zhichu said lightly . “Serve the dishes as soon as possible for us . ”
The manager’s eyes sparkled, but he didn’t dare refuse . He smiled and said, “Please follow me . There are too many people today, so please order first . Actually, Mr . He, why did you have to come here in person? Just give us a call, and we’ll send the dishes up for you . ”
He Zhichu nodded, and his facail expression slightly softened . “Next time . Give us the menu so that the kitchen can prepare faster . ”
He could tell that Gu Nianzhi was already very hungry .
As soon as she entered the restaurant, she saw the delicious dishes on the tables of the diners . Her eyes were practically shining…
The restaurant manager called the waiter over to help them order the dishes . He hurried out to make a phone call, then said to the person on the other end of the line, “I’m sorry, Miss Cai . There are no private rooms available today . Would you like to eat in the lobby? I’ll save the best room in the lobby for you . It’s right next to the window . I’ll get someone to screen it for you . It’s better than a private room . It’s bright and you can see the scenery outside . ”
The person on the other end of the line seemed to be a little impatient . After discussing with the person for a while, he complained, “Didn’t you say that there was a private room? My friend and I have something to discuss . We’ve already walked to the entrance of your restaurant . Now you say that there are no private rooms? Are you kidding me?”
“Miss Cai, I’m not kidding you . Previously, I also said that there was only one private room left . That was a private room reserved for our platinum customer . No matter when, as long as he needs it, we have to give it to him . Today, I thought he wouldn’t come . Unfortunately, he just brought someone here to eat and entered the private room, so we have to aggrieve you . ”
The manager of the restaurant said in a neither servile nor overbearing manner .
The people who came to eat here were all high-ranking and wealthy?
Didn’t you see what was written on their door couplet? !
There were scholars chatting and laughing, and no one there isn’t of status!
In fact, it should be: good times with big shot businessmen, no one there isn’t of status…