hollywood billionaire

Chapter 548 Before eating, eat you first.
The supermarket at 38 West 32nd Street displays a striking red and white logo—H Mart. It belongs to the Han Ah Lung Group, headquartered in New Jersey, with branches throughout the United States and Canada. Although founded by Koreans, the store sign reads "Asian Supermarket," selling specialty foods from various East Asian countries, clearly aiming to capture the stomachs of Manhattan's 16.8 Asian residents.

Here you'll find Samyang Buldak Ramen and Bibigo kimchi dumplings from Korea, Calpis bottled soda and Ito En sugar-free green tea from Japan, and of course, a whole host of must-haves for Chinese students: Vita Lemon Tea, ChaCha Pecan-flavored sunflower seeds, and even Haidilao hot pot buffet.

For Han Yi and Xu Yiru, no supermarket is more suitable to satisfy their Asian stomachs than H Mart.

Brown sugar flavored tapioca pearls?

Han Yi, carrying a red shopping basket, glanced at the packaging bags that Xiao Ru had put into the basket. Next to the traditional Chinese logo of Wu Fu Tang, there was a slogan: "The taste of Taiwan."

Why buy this?

"Making milk tea," Xiaoru replied. "Didn't you really like it last time?"

"If you want some milk tea, there's one right here," Han Yixu pointed to the wall on the left. "It's just a few steps away from Gong Cha."

"Gong Cha is not good at all." Xiaoru pouted. "And the point is not about drinking milk tea, the point is that you are drinking the milk tea I made."

What else can be said? Whoever's happiness it is, they should enjoy it. So Han Yi smiled and nodded, readily agreeing: "How about we buy some light tea to take home and cleanse our palates while watching dramas after dinner?"

Just now in the car, Han Yi promised Xiao Ru that he would watch "Westworld" with her, a show she hadn't been able to watch because of her busy schoolwork.

"Okay, take a few bottles."

Calpis?

"Two bottles of the original flavor, please."

"I'll take a whole strip of Vita Lemon Tea."

"Sure."

"Here's your favorite banana milk."

"May I?"

"Sigh, seeing this Want Want brand suddenly makes me a little..."

"Wait a minute." Seeing that half of the shopping basket was filled with various drinks, Xiaoru reached out to stop them, amused. "We're here to buy ingredients for dinner. It's better to finish our task first."

"You're right, we won't have room for it later." Han Yi was about to put the Want Want Milk back, but after thinking about it, he finally threw it into the shopping basket.

"It'll be a waste if you don't finish it," Xiaoru gently reminded her.

"If you can't finish it, just put it in the fridge. It's not like we're never coming back." Han Yi waved his hand. "Besides, we have to buy Want Want Milk."

Why is it necessary to buy Want Want milk tea?

"It's also from Taiwan, it has big eyes, and it has dimples on both sides of its face when it smiles." Han Yi poked Xiaoru's dimples. "Its hair is also..."

"Han Yi"

"It's also very lush and vigorous, and not a single drop falls off." Catching Xiaoru's fist that was aimed at him, Han Yi laughed and said, "Okay, I'm just teasing you. The main thing is that it's just like you, very thriving, which is quite auspicious."

“I’m very lucky,” Xiaoru hummed twice. “My grandma told me when I was little that the fortune teller said I have a super lucky husband destiny, and whoever is with me will have a lot of wealth.”

"Then I can't let you get away." Han Yi covered Xiao Ru's fist with his chest. "If you run away, I won't have any money left."

"Let's see how you do." Xiaoru said proudly, head held high.

"Does cooking me something delicious tonight count as me making a good impression?"

"Just do it first and we'll see."

"Let's go buy ingredients... It's getting late, let's make some quick and easy dishes, otherwise we'll eat very late."

"Okay... anyway, all I can cook are quick and easy dishes."

"You call this a quick and easy dish?" Han Yi glanced at the bag of Sapporo Ichiban Tonkotsu Ramen that Xu Yiru was clutching in her hand.

“This tastes good, and it’s really quick to prepare. Look, it says here, three minutes…” Under Han Yi’s scrutinizing gaze, Xiao Ru’s explanation grew softer and softer until it disappeared. She put the instant noodle bag back on the shelf, looking both aggrieved and obedient.

"But it tastes really good, and it's quite healthy to pair it with vegetables."

"What you eat while you're studying is none of my business, I can't control you from this distance." Han Yi couldn't help but pat Xiao Ru's head. "But now that you're in my hands, you can do as I say. I'll cook, and you can help out. I guarantee I'll make you a quick, nutritious, and delicious dinner."

“Okay, then I won’t pick it myself.” Xiaoru was full of anticipation for her boyfriend’s treats. She put her hands behind her back and smiled like a little flower. “Whatever you say we’ll buy, we’ll buy it.”

"Leave it to me! Let me see... Let's grab a bag of these first, Jinmailang mushroom chicken soup noodles, just the seasoning packet, no noodles, and we'll have soup for tonight."

"...I'm starting to worry about what to do."

"Just kidding, just kidding." Han Yi waved his hand and led Xu Yiru away from the convenience food section. "Let me think. We still have eggs at home, so we don't need to buy any for now... Let's grab a bunch of scallions first. Xiaoru, they're on your right."

"Okay, let me pick one...this bundle."

"I'll take two boxes of instant white rice..."

"Are you making fried rice?"

"Yes, it's fast, and pre-cooked white rice is probably similar to leftover rice, right? I haven't tried it, so I'm not sure."

"I've never tried it before, but I'll give it a try."

"Next up, a sausage. Can you see it?"

"I think I saw it over there just now. Wait a minute, I'll go get it." With their division of labor, the two of them made a very efficient purchase of ingredients. In less than fifteen minutes, they had gathered all the ingredients needed for dinner.

After paying, they went to a nearby Paris Baguette to buy bread for tomorrow's breakfast before starting their journey home. Of course, having spent over half an hour leisurely walking there, carrying three large bags, walking back was clearly impractical. Even if the couple in the script wanted to save money, this wasn't the way to do it. So they called an Uber, waited five minutes before getting in, and then drove along Sixth Avenue for nearly twenty minutes, finally arriving back at One57 before sunset.

"I really haven't exercised in too long."

Xu Yiru insisted on helping Han Yi carry a bag, ignoring all attempts to dissuade her. By the time she dragged the heavy bag into the kitchen of apartment #79, she was already panting heavily.

They didn't bother the Luxury Attaché staff any further, partly to uphold their promise to "stay away from luxury services and be an ordinary couple for 48 hours." On the other hand, constantly contacting property management for everything, big or small, and having external staff frequently enter and exit the apartment, didn't seem quite right.

"I'm already out of breath just carrying this little bit. Whew... I need to rest for a bit."

After taking off her down jacket and draping it over a bar stool, Xiaoru leaned against the kitchen island with her hands on her hips, panting slightly as she tried to calm herself.

“We’re both so out of shape.” Han Yi was feeling a little better, but fine beads of sweat were still forming on his forehead. “We need to get our fitness plan on the agenda. You have to help me make good use of our home gym. Here, have some water to cool down.”

"Thank you." Taking the Fijian mineral water that Han Yi took out of the refrigerator, Xiao Ru opened the bottle cap, took a small sip, and then suddenly raised her eyebrows with interest as if she had discovered something interesting. "Not bad, Yi Yi, you've improved. Now you know to put mineral water in the refrigerator."

"Isn't this... Corey's idea?" Han Yi paused. "He said the refrigerator can't be full of carbonated drinks; we need to stock up on mineral water to ensure our daily intake."

Strictly speaking, Han Yi wasn't lying. Corey did express the same opinion and had stocked up on sufficient drinking water for his employer. But the VOSS mineral water Corey purchased was in a cabinet under the island.

The Fiji water in the refrigerator was bought for him by Youzhen.

According to Youzhen, as long as she is still his girlfriend, she must correct all his unhealthy lifestyle habits.

The water that girlfriend bought was for this girlfriend to drink...

So exciting, so scary.

“You should drink more water, especially this kind of tasteless pure water…” Xiaoru held the water bottle to his lips, watched him obediently take a sip, and a gentle smile appeared at the corner of her eyes. “That’s a good boy.”

"Have some more to drink, I'll hang up your down jacket for you."

Han Yi picked up Xu Yiru's Moncler down jacket from the bar stool and walked out of the kitchen. They were going to prepare ingredients and cook dinner here later, and it wouldn't look nice if the white surface got oil stains on it.

"Thank you." Xu Yiru looked at Han Yi's retreating figure. "Yi Yi baby."

"Why are you being so polite with me... Let me get you the pajamas I prepared for you, okay? You can change out of that sweater too, so you don't get it dirty."

"Okay, then thank you for your hard work."

Han Yi went to the second bedroom that he had prepared for Xiao Ru and put down jackets there. He also took the pajamas that Sophia had folded on the bed in advance and held them in his arms. When he finished all these preparations and returned to the kitchen, his feet unconsciously stopped at the door.

The setting sun streamed in through the huge floor-to-ceiling windows, bathing the entire kitchen in a honey-golden glow. Xu Yiru happened to stand in the center of that halo of light, turning slightly to gaze at the city skyline outside the window and the Hudson River, which flows ceaselessly day and night.

The gentle glow of the sunset painted her face, dancing on her long, thick eyelashes and casting dappled shadows. She wore no makeup today; her bare face shone exceptionally bright in the sunlight, gleaming with a warm, lustrous sheen like fine white porcelain. A few stray strands of hair escaped from her ponytail, bathed in the golden light of the setting sun, swaying gently against her cheeks with each soft breath.

What's most captivating are her eyes—in the light, those almond-shaped eyes appear exceptionally clear, as if filled with the tenderness of the entire twilight.

"What's wrong?" After a moment, Xiaoru finally noticed his dazed figure. She tilted her head slightly, and the corners of her lips naturally turned up. Her two familiar dimples were faintly visible in the rosy light, making her look even sweeter than usual.

Han Yi was speechless for a moment, just staring at her blankly. In such beautiful light, she seemed to be glowing, even the slightest expression was breathtakingly beautiful.

"Yi Yi?"

"It's nothing." Han Yi finally found his voice, but still couldn't bear to look away. "I just think... you look especially beautiful standing in the light."

Xiaoru was taken aback at first, then smiled sweetly. She reached out her hand to Han Yi and said, "Give me your pajamas, I'll go change, and then we'll make dinner together."

"Hmm." Han Yi responded listlessly, mechanically moving his feet towards Xiao Ru. Only when the pleasant scent of gardenias from her neck lingered in his nose again did Han Yi come back to his senses.

He let go of her hand and tossed the pajamas, which were just inches away from being handed to Xu Yiru, onto the island counter.

"Huh? Yi... ah!"

Before Xu Yiru could even ask a question, Han Yi had already bent down and steadily supported her slender waist with both hands, gently lifting her up in his arms. Xiao Ru instinctively let out a soft gasp, her hands instinctively wrapping around his neck.

"What are you doing?"

Han Yi didn't answer, but gently placed her on the smooth island counter. The coolness of the marble seeped through her sweatpants, making her involuntarily shiver. His hands remained on her waist, unwilling to let go.

At this moment, Han Yi, standing in front of the island platform, could look Xiao Ru, who was sitting on it, at eye level.

"You..." Xiaoru was about to continue speaking, but stopped when she met his deep gaze.

Han Yi's gaze was fixed on her, his eyes, which always held a smile, were now filled with a focused and affectionate intensity that stirred her heart.

"Xiaoru, do you remember what I said to you at the airport earlier?"

"What...what did you say?" Xiaoru's voice trembled slightly.

"I said, since I'm the mastermind, then I'll ruthlessly destroy the flowers."

He tilted his head slightly, his forehead gently touching hers, their warm breaths mingling.

"So, before eating, I'll eat you first."

Before he could finish speaking, his lips covered hers.

(End of this chapter)