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Despite the high temperature, Ruohan shook her head vigorously, clinging tightly to Su Chang and refusing to let go. Her eyes were full of dependence and coquettishness: "I don't want to, I want to hold Brother Su Chang like this."
Su Chang smiled helplessly, gently patted Wen Yuanruohan's little bottom, and said affectionately, "Okay, whatever you like."
Hearing Su Chang's words, Wen Gao Ruohan felt as sweet as if she had eaten honey. She pressed her head even closer to Su Chang's back, feeling his warmth and breath, a feeling that made her feel incredibly at ease. She knew that as long as Su Chang was by her side, she didn't care about anything else.
Su Chang didn't say anything more and continued to focus on preparing his feast. Wen Gao Ruohan's weight was nothing to him; he savored the warmth and sweetness of this moment.
Not long after, Guan Guan returned. Smelling the delicious aroma coming from the kitchen, she was immediately struck by it. She slowly walked to the kitchen door, knocked, and asked, "Aunt Zhang, what delicious food are you making today?"
Wen Gaoruohan, who was lying on Su Chang's back, was startled awake. She slid off Su Chang's back and then curled up a strange smile as she called out towards the door, "Guan Guan, you'll see when you come in. There's lots of delicious food."
"Ruohan, you're back..." Guan Juer opened the door and went in when she heard Wen Gao Ruohan's words. But when she saw Su Chang's figure, she immediately covered her mouth with her hand, her face full of disbelief, and her eyes filled with tears of excitement. Her heart suddenly started beating faster, as if it was about to jump out of her throat.
Su Chang turned his head, looked at Guan Juer with affection, and smiled, tilting his head, "What's wrong? Guan Guan, don't you recognize me? Do you want to come over and let me hug you?" His eyes were full of tenderness and love, and his smile was as warm as a spring breeze.
Chapter 251 Losing Temper
"Brother Su Chang, you're so naughty!" Guan Juer said coquettishly, but her actions betrayed her words. She walked to Su Chang's side and looked at him expectantly. Her heart was filled with joy and happiness, as if the whole world had shrunk to just the two of them.
Su Chang didn't disappoint her. He hugged Guan Juer with his left arm, then gently kissed her forehead and said, "The kitchen is too smoky. Guan Guan, be good. Let's take this annoying little devil to take a shower together and then come down for dinner, okay?" His voice was teasing and doting, which warmed her heart.
Hearing Su Chang's words, Wen Gao Ruohan pouted, put her hands on her hips, and looked at Su Chang with a dissatisfied expression, saying, "Brother Su Chang, how am I an annoying person? Let me tell you..." Her eyes revealed a hint of dissatisfaction and grievance, as if she had been misunderstood.
"Alright, Ruohan, let's go out first." Although Guan Juer was also reluctant to leave, she still pulled Gao Wen and Ruohan out of the kitchen. She felt a little disappointed, but more than that, she felt understanding and tolerance for Su Chang.
Wen Gao Ruohan looked unhappy and muttered, "Guan Guan, why did you drag me out? Brother Su Chang finally came back, and I wanted to spend more time with him. Don't you want to?" Her heart was filled with resentment towards Guan Juer, feeling that she did not know how to cherish the time she spent with Su Chang.
Guan Juer smiled gently and then said, "Since Brother Su Chang is back, why are you in such a hurry? Besides, Brother Su Chang is cooking, and we can't help him, so let's not bother him. Let's go take a shower first. We still have plenty of time to spend with him tonight, don't we?"
Although Wen Gaoruohan was still somewhat unwilling, she could only helplessly purse her lips and mutter, "Alright then." Afterwards, the two of them went upstairs together to take a shower.
Just after seven o'clock, Su Chang had already prepared a sumptuous dinner and went straight to the living room. At a glance, he saw Xu Li's clothes and bag carelessly tossed on the floor, while she herself was sprawled on the sofa without any regard for her appearance, with Andy quietly keeping her company. When Andy saw Su Chang approaching, a look of surprise immediately appeared on her face. Just as she was about to say something, Su Chang quickly gestured for her to be quiet.
Then, Su Chang tiptoed to the sofa and suddenly slapped Xu Li's buttocks.
"Ouch!" Xu Li was startled by the sudden pain and jumped up from the sofa. She turned around and saw Su Chang standing behind her. Instantly forgetting the pain in her bottom, she excitedly jumped onto Su Chang and hugged him tightly like a koala, saying coquettishly, "Honey, when did you get back?"
Su Chang affectionately pecked her lips lightly, then said gently, "I just got back this afternoon, and dinner is ready. Come downstairs, change your clothes, and then we'll eat." As he spoke, he gently patted Xu Li's bottom a few times.
Xu Li glared at him, her eyes full of provocation. She pouted and said, "You're just waiting for me tonight, aren't you?" With that, she released Su Chang, jumped off him, and turned to walk upstairs.
Su Chang watched Xu Li's departing figure, smiled helplessly, then opened his arms and gestured to Andy. Andy shook his head helplessly, slowly walked to Su Chang, and hugged him tightly.
"How long will you be back this time?" Andy asked softly, a hint of anticipation and unease in her eyes.
Su Chang gently stroked Andy's hair and comforted him, "I don't know either, but if I don't have anything to do these next few days, I'll stay at the villa."
Andy nodded slightly, a hint of disappointment flashing in her eyes, but she still pretended to be strong and said, "Okay then, I'll go change my clothes too. Why don't you call Peach, Red Bean, and Nanxing?"
Su Chang nodded and replied, "Okay, you go change your clothes first." Andy nodded, turned around, and slowly went upstairs.
Watching Andy's retreating figure, Su Chang felt a pang of guilt. He knew Andy always wanted him to spend more time with her, but he also knew that his fickle nature meant he couldn't stay by her side forever.
Just as Su Chang took out her phone to call Yang Tao and Xu Hongdou, she heard a chattering sound coming from the doorway.
"Hongdou, Nanxing, let me tell you, Su Chang is acting really wild outside. When he comes back, we have to teach him a lesson, otherwise we don't know when he'll ever learn to behave." Yang Tao said indignantly, her brows furrowed and her eyes revealing a hint of dissatisfaction and anger.
Xu Hongdou simply nodded, a hint of helplessness flashing in her eyes, but she quickly regained her composure. She stood there quietly, seemingly lost in thought.
Chen Nanxing nodded confidently and said, "Sister Taozi, don't worry. When that womanizer comes back, just watch how I get revenge for the sisters." Her face was beaming with a confident smile, as if she had already figured out how to deal with Su Chang.
"Oh, really? So how are you going to help your sisters get revenge?" Su Chang walked out of the living room at this moment, staring at Chen Nanxing with a mocking expression. The corners of his mouth were slightly upturned, carrying a hint of provocation.
Yang Tao glared at him irritably, turned her head to the side and ignored him; she was still angry about what happened at noon.
Although Xu Hongdou was overjoyed to see Su Chang, she glanced at Yang Tao and stopped, gazing at Su Chang with deep affection. Her eyes were filled with love and anticipation, as if waiting for Su Chang's response.
Chen Nanxing turned around and saw Su Chang. Forgetting what he had just said, he excitedly jumped into Su Chang's arms. Su Chang could only catch him quickly, a hint of helplessness on his face, but he was soon infected by Chen Nanxing's enthusiasm.
"Wow! Brother Su Chang, you're finally back!" Chen Nanxing hugged Su Chang and kissed him, then hugged his neck and shouted excitedly, her voice full of joy and excitement.
Su Chang shook his head helplessly, then affectionately tapped her forehead and said, "Didn't you just say you were going to teach me a lesson and help the sisters get revenge?" His eyes were full of tenderness and love, as if he were looking at a naughty child.
Chen Nanxing, however, said matter-of-factly, "Of course, aren't I punishing you right now? I'm punishing you by making you hold on to me the whole time and not let go." A sly smile appeared on her face, as if she was enjoying Su Chang's pampering.
Su Chang smiled helplessly, thinking to himself that this was quite the clever little devil. He gently patted Chen Nanxing's back, then stretched out his left hand towards Xu Hongdou and said, "Hongdou, did you miss me? Come here and let your husband give you a hug." His voice was full of tenderness and affection, which moved everyone present.
Xu Hongdou pouted and said coquettishly, "Whose husband are you?" As she spoke, she walked to Su Chang's side, a blush rising on her face, making her look exceptionally cute.
Su Chang didn't answer, but instead held Chen Nanxing in one hand and kissed Xu Hongdou on the cheek with the other. Xu Hongdou's heart was filled with happiness and contentment. She gently closed her eyes, enjoying this warm moment.
Yang Tao was furious. Pointing at the three people with an indignant expression, she said, "You two traitors and you scumbag, especially you, Chen Nanxing, you are a big traitor!" After shouting, she ran upstairs, her face full of grievance.
Seeing Yang Tao run away, Chen Nanxing quickly got off Su Chang, a look of surprise and embarrassment on her face.
Xu Hongdou looked at Su Chang with a reproachful expression, her eyes flashing with dissatisfaction. She said softly, "Aren't you going to go and coax her? Sister Taozi has been angry with you all afternoon."
Su Chang pursed her lips, feeling a little helpless, but still affectionately patted their hair and said gently, "It's okay, you two go upstairs and wash your faces and change your clothes, we need to prepare dinner."
Xu Hongdou nodded and pulled Chen Nanxing upstairs.
Su Chang shook his head helplessly, then slowly went upstairs to Yang Tao's room. He intended to just open the door and go in, but found it locked from the inside, and his heart sank. He hesitated for a moment, then gently knocked on the door.
"Who is it?" Yang Tao's voice came from inside, her tone filled with obvious anger.
Su Chang took a deep breath and tried to keep her voice calm: "Taozi, it's me."
Yang Tao's voice immediately rose eight octaves: "You scumbag, get the hell away from me! I don't want to talk to you right now!"
Su Chang gave a wry smile. He knew Yang Tao was angry and he couldn't make her any angrier. He quickly said, "Taozi, I was wrong, okay? Open the door, I have something to tell you."
Yang Tao ignored Su Chang's sweet talk and said irritably, "I'm not opening the door. I don't want to talk to you today. Go find those two traitors, Hongdou and Nanxing!"
At this moment, Guan Juer and Wen Gaoruohan also finished showering and changing their clothes, and were attracted by the commotion.
The two stared at Su Chang with curiosity. Guan Juer asked softly, "Brother Su Chang, what's wrong with Sister Taozi? Did you make her angry?"
Su Chang pursed her lips and helplessly spread her hands, saying, "They were just jealous."
Guan Juer smiled, a hint of confidence flashing in her eyes: "Alright, Su Chang, you can go downstairs first. I'll take care of things here."
Su Chang looked at Guan Juer, a glimmer of hope rising in his heart. He knew Guan Juer was the most popular girl among all the girls; perhaps she could persuade Yang Tao. So, he nodded and said, "Alright, then it's up to you, Guan Guan."
Su Chang turned and walked downstairs, and Wen Gao Ruohan quickly followed him. She clung tightly to Su Chang's arm, as if afraid he would leave.
Chapter 252 A Dinner Ends on Unpleasantness
Su Chang sensed Wen Gao Ruohan's dependence and his heart softened. He gently patted Wen Gao Ruohan's head and said softly, "Why aren't you helping Guan Guan? Why are you following me?"
Wen Gao Ruohan shook her head as if it were the most natural thing in the world, a sly glint in her eyes. She pouted and said, "I can't. If I go, I'll only make Sister Taozi angrier. I'll stay with you." As she spoke, she deliberately moved closer to Su Chang, as if seeking some kind of comfort.
Looking at Wen Gao Ruohan's expression, Su Chang naturally understood her little scheme, but he didn't expose it. He just shook his head helplessly and then pulled Wen Gao Ruohan downstairs.
Guan Juer stood outside Yang Tao's room, taking a deep breath to calm herself. A gentle smile graced her face as she softly said, "Sister Tao, it's me, Guan Guan. May I come in?"
When Yang Tao heard Guan Juer's voice, her vigilance eased slightly, but she still asked with some suspicion, "Guan Guan, you're the best girl, did that scumbag ask you to trick me into opening the door?"
Guan Juer couldn't help but chuckle when she heard Yang Tao's words. She quickly waved her hand and explained, "Sister Tao, Brother Su Chang went downstairs to prepare dinner. Please open the door. I'm all alone now."
Yang Tao hesitated for a moment, then opened the door, but only a small opening. She poked her head out and looked around to make sure that only Guan Juer was there before opening the door, pulling Guan Juer inside, and then quickly locking the door behind her.
When Guan Juer saw Yang Tao's actions, she couldn't help but laugh again. Looking at Yang Tao's unfriendly expression, she quickly explained, "No... Sister Tao, what are you doing? You're acting like a thief."
"You're the one who's stealing." Yang Tao glared at Guan Juer in annoyance, then walked to the bedside, plopped down, and muttered, "I don't want to see that scumbag today."
Guan Juer quickly followed and sat down on the edge of the bed. She took Yang Tao's hand and said with concern, "Sister Tao, what's wrong? Tell me what's wrong." Her eyes were full of worry and concern.
Looking at Guan Juer, Yang Tao felt a surge of grievance. Her eyes gradually welled up with tears, and her voice choked as she said, "Guan Guan, you don't know, that scumbag..." She stopped abruptly, seemingly finding it difficult to continue.
Seeing Yang Tao's expression, Guan Juer became even more anxious. She held Yang Tao's hand tightly and said encouragingly, "Sister Tao, please tell me. I'm listening. No matter what happens, I will always support you."
Yang Tao hesitated for a moment, then sat up. A hint of conflict and helplessness flickered in her eyes as she softly said, "Guan Guan, this is what happened..."
Then, Yang Tao recounted in detail the ambiguous relationship between Su Chang and Zhu Zhe, as well as her dinner with Gao Wen and Mi Duo that day. Her tone was sometimes agitated, sometimes angry, revealing her dissatisfaction and grievances without reservation. After finishing, she looked at Guan Juer with a wronged expression, her eyes seemingly glistening with tears, and asked in a slightly choked voice, "Guan Guan, do you think those three are really going too far?"
When Guan Juer heard that Su Chang had found another woman outside, she couldn't help but feel a pang of sadness, but she quickly comforted her, "Sister Taozi, you know Nanxing's personality. That's just the kind of person she is. Sister Hongdou was probably influenced by Nanxing too. Don't be angry with them." She gently patted Yang Tao's shoulder, trying to calm her down.
Guan Juer didn't mention Su Chang, since bringing up Su Chang now would only make Yang Tao angrier. However, since she had chosen to be with Su Chang, she could only accept Su Chang's philandering.
Yang Tao said angrily, "That little traitor Chen Nanxing, I even took her out for a nice meal this afternoon, and she betrayed me like that. I'm never taking her out for a nice meal again." Her lips were slightly pouting, and her face was full of anger.
Guan Juer hugged Yang Tao helplessly and said softly, "Sister Tao, don't be angry. Brother Su Chang has already prepared dinner. Let's go down and eat quickly, otherwise Nanxing will eat all the food again."
Upon hearing Guan Juer's words, Yang Tao immediately stood up, her movements hurried, as if her bottom was on fire. She tightly grasped Guan Juer's hand, saying as they walked, "Guan Guan, hurry up, we must eat more later, so that traitor won't get any."
Guan Juer shook her head helplessly, her eyes revealing a hint of resignation and understanding of Yang Tao's childishness. She let Yang Tao pull her downstairs, her steps appearing somewhat heavy.
When the two arrived at the restaurant, they found that everyone else was already seated, except for the two of them.
Just as Su Chang was about to say something, Yang Tao glared at him without any politeness, her eyes filled with dissatisfaction and reproach. Then, she pulled Guan Juer to sit in the seat furthest away from Su Chang, as if to keep her distance from him.
Guan Juer waved to Su Chang, indicating that he didn't need to worry. A slightly embarrassed smile appeared on her face as she tried to ease the tense atmosphere.
Su Chang then looked at Xu Li beside her and asked with concern, "Lili, where is Tong Wei?"
Xu Li replied casually, "Weiwei went on a business trip and will probably be back in about two weeks."
Su Chang nodded to indicate that he understood, and was about to tell everyone to start eating when Guan Juer hesitated for a moment, but still mustered up the courage to interject, "Brother Su Chang, it seems that Sister Jiang Lai went to the United States, do you want to..." As she spoke, she carefully observed Su Chang's expression, feeling somewhat uneasy.
Upon hearing Jiang Lai's name, Su Chang's face instantly darkened, and his eyes revealed a hint of pain and helplessness.
He took a deep breath, then looked at Guan Juer with a serious expression and said, "Guan Guan, there are some things she needs to think through herself. If she can't get over that hurdle in her heart, I can only set her free."
Looking at Su Chang, Guan Juer couldn't help but feel a sense of helplessness. She knew that because of the Jiang family's affairs, a rift had appeared in the relationship between Su Chang and Jiang Lai, but she also knew that the two loved each other. At this moment, Su Chang's helplessness and pain made her feel a pang of heartache as well.
Hearing Su Chang's words, everyone's mood became heavy, especially Yang Tao. She knew that Su Chang's words were not only directed at Jiang Lai, but also at herself, which made her feel annoyed.
Seeing the awkward atmosphere, Chen Nanxing rolled her eyes, picked up her chopsticks, took a bite of food, and said, "Wow! This is delicious! You guys continue chatting, I'll eat first as a sign of respect." As she spoke, she gave a big smile, trying to ease the tension.
Everyone looked at Chen Nanxing with a helpless expression, then revealed a hint of doting smiles. They knew that Chen Nanxing was deliberately trying to lighten the mood, and they felt very gratified by her wit and kindness.
At this moment, Wen Gaoruohan also quickly joined in, picking up food while saying to Chen Nanxing with a dissatisfied look, "You stinky Nanxing, how could you not wait for me? Next time there's something good to eat, I'm never sharing it with you again, and don't even think about me taking you to find something good to eat." As she spoke, she pretended to glare at Chen Nanxing angrily.
Chen Nanxing looked at Gao Wenruohan with a fawning expression and said, "Sister Ruohan, look at what you're saying. I'm just putting food on your plate, so you can't not share the good stuff with me. Please take me to find good food more often in the future, Sister Ruohan." As she spoke, she fawned over Gao Wenruohan by putting food on her plate, her face full of a flattering smile.
Wen Gao Ruohan looked at Chen Nanxing with an expression of "you're a promising student" and said, "Not bad...not bad...Little Nanxing, I'll share my good food with you in the future, and I'll definitely take you to the new store." Her tone was teasing, but her eyes were full of affection for Chen Nanxing.
Seeing the two making funny faces, everyone burst into laughter, and the previous awkward atmosphere vanished instantly. Laughing, they began to enjoy their food, seemingly forgetting the unpleasantness from just moments before.
Su Chang ate exceptionally quickly today. He hurriedly shoveled down a few mouthfuls of rice, then greeted everyone and headed to the backyard alone.
As Guan Juer watched Su Chang's departing figure, a wave of self-reproach washed over her. Looking at Yang Tao with a guilty expression, she said in a slightly trembling voice, "Sister Tao, did I say something wrong just now?"
Yang Tao and the other women looked at Guan Juer helplessly, unsure of what to say. Finally, Andy gently comforted her, "Guan Guan, don't think too much about it. This has nothing to do with you. I believe Su Chang and Jiang Lai will figure things out themselves. You don't need to get involved, okay?"