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Chapter 44: The Seafood Feast
Before Jiang Mi could say anything, Gu Chuan draped his recently removed suit jacket over her shoulders. The jacket still held the warmth of his body, dry and comforting, with a faint cedar scent that was surprisingly pleasant.
Gu Chuan looked down at Jiang Mi’s rosy cheeks, “It’s windy tonight, be careful not to catch a cold.”
Jiang Mi felt a warm current flowing to her heart from his words. She smiled with her brows and eyes curved, “So thoughtful, Mr. Gu.”
Gu Chuan, observing the girl’s charming and delicate appearance, felt his Adam’s apple move slightly. “It’s my duty to take care of Miss Jiang.”
Not just a duty to look after a young lady.
But a responsibility to care for his future wife.
Jiang Mi looped her arm through Gu Chuan’s, “Mm, well done. Keep it up in the future.”
Gu Chuan curved his lips, “As you command.”
The two headed towards the rooftop restaurant. Lu Yu, who had just changed her clothes, came out and noticed Jiang Mi was nowhere in sight. She wondered aloud, “Where’s Mimi? Didn’t she say she’d wait outside for me?”
A deep, magnetic voice answered from behind, “She went up to the rooftop terrace with Gu Chuan.”
Lu Yu jumped in surprise at the unexpected voice. If she weren’t wearing high heels, she might have hopped back like a startled rabbit.
Seeing Fu Li in his striking silver-white suit, looking even more handsome, Lu Yu forced a smile, “Oh, I see. Then I should hurry and find her.”
As Lu Yu started to leave, Fu Li quickly caught up with her, “Are you going to be a third wheel?”
At that moment, Lu Yu felt the world’s deep-seated disdain for single people.
Fu Li adjusted his glasses, a faint smile curving his lips, and extended his left arm to Lu Yu.
Confused, Lu Yu looked at the arm in front of her, wondering if it was meant to complement his suit.
Unsure of Fu Li’s intentions but eager to make a good impression, Lu Yu complimented, “Your suit looks great, it suits your temperament.”
It matched his refined yet sinister demeanor.
Seeing the confused girl, Fu Li chuckled helplessly, “I’m offering you my arm.”
Lu Yu was even more puzzled, “Why?”
Fu Li pushed up his glasses, “Or do you prefer to be a third wheel now?”
Lu Yu’s anxiety spiked. If she dared to intrude between Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan now, she’d surely freeze under Gu Chuan’s icy gaze.
In a flash, Lu Yu grabbed Fu Li’s arm tightly, her sparkling eyes looking up at him, “Let’s go together.”
Fu Li’s lips curled into a satisfied smile at the innocent little rabbit.
【My innocent little Lu Yu, didn’t you consider waiting until everyone else went upstairs, then you wouldn’t be a third wheel!】
【Sitting at the farthest table from Jiang Mi and Gu Chuan would also work!】
【The innocent Lu Yu was tricked by the big bad wolf.】
Seeing Lu Yu and Fu Li arm in arm heading for the rooftop restaurant, Bai Ruoruo bit her lip softly and looked at Shen Mingxuan with tender eyes.
“Mingxuan Gege.”
“Wanruo, let’s go.”
Shen Mingxuan’s voice came at the same time, but instead of inviting Bai Ruoruo, he extended the invitation to Chen Wanruo.
Chen Wanruo’s gaze shifted between Shen Mingxuan and Bai Ruoruo, a hint of mockery flashing in her eyes, though her face still held a happy smile as she linked her arm with Shen Mingxuan’s.
Seeing this, Bai Ruoruo’s expression darkened. That scheming Chen Wanruo must be trying to seduce Shen Mingxuan behind her back!
Though seething with anger, she put on a look of grievance, “Mingxuan Gege.”
It seemed Shen Mingxuan didn’t hear her and continued up the stairs with Chen Wanruo.
Seeing the situation, Cheng Lin wanted to leave quickly, but Bai Ruoruo was already holding his arm tightly, her face flushed with grievance, “Cheng Lin Gege, won’t you come with me?”
Cheng Lin wanted to say that they were just ordinary colleagues now and there was no need to get involved.
However, his upbringing prevented him from publicly abandoning a girl, and he also felt a bit embarrassed being the only one alone while everyone else paired off.
Reluctantly, Cheng Lin decided to accompany Bai Ruoruo. He couldn’t help but feel a strange urge to confront Shen Mingxuan and Chen Wanruo for upsetting her.
What was happening to him?
Cheng Lin was about to say something when Bai Ruoruo leaned against him and sweetly said, “Then let’s go, Cheng Lin Gege.”
Cheng Lin, feeling confused, followed Bai Ruoruo upstairs.
【Why do I think Cheng Lin’s expression changed? He seemed to refuse at first but soon appeared to enjoy it?】
【Enjoyment is a fitting word, like being bewitched.】
【Don’t make it sound so creepy, but it does seem a bit strange.】
Regardless of the speculations in the comments, once everyone arrived on the rooftop, the chef began serving the dishes.
The special seafood feast included:
Everyone was astonished by the array of luxurious seafood.
Is the production team going all out?
The red king crab was massive, weighing about ten kilograms—a rare find among red king crabs.
The king salmon alone could cost millions, and it wasn’t just about paying money. The king salmon grows only in a few specific regions, making it a rare delicacy often reserved for royalty.
Cheng Lin, though accustomed to grand occasions as a wealthy heir, couldn’t help but raise his eyebrows, “Director, did you sell us all to afford this?”
The director, looking at the composed Gu Chuan, nervously wiped the sweat from his forehead.
In the afternoon, the FGH executive manager called not only to discuss sponsoring the show but also to mention that their boss wanted to treat the entire crew to dinner.
At the time, the director didn’t think much of it, but since the sponsor wanted to treat, they naturally had to show their appreciation.
But now, seeing the exquisite seafood, his heart raced with shock.
Just the king salmon alone could cost hundreds of thousands, and with all the other rare seafood, the meal could easily be worth tens of millions.
Most importantly, this was just one table. The staff also had their share.
The meal must have cost at least a hundred million!
The director looked at Gu Chuan with trembling eyes, feeling like he needed to kneel. What kind of sponsor had he ended up with?
Meanwhile, after Cheng Lin’s explanation, everyone understood the true value of the seafood feast. Initially eager to dig in, the guests now hesitated.
Suddenly, a deep, magnetic voice was heard.
“Try this crab and see how it tastes.” Gu Chuan placed a plate with the crab meat in front of Jiang Mi.