Movie variety show soul travels between two worlds to become a rich man

Chapter 411: Beauty is like a delicacy: Eating new dishes
"Pah—"

The folder landed heavily on the table with a crisp sound. Chen Xi's slender fingers gently loosened the edge of the folder, raised his chin slightly, and glanced coldly at Gao Dongxu's face.

There was a faint sense of distance in her eyes, as if there was an invisible barrier between them. Her cold and elegant temperament was fully revealed at this moment.

"Here are the design plans for your houses—" Her voice was calm and cold, as if she was just stating an ordinary matter.

Gao Dongxu seemed unfazed by her indifference, his smile only widening. He reached for the folder, his gaze never leaving Chen Xi's face. Her skin was as white as jade, her features were picturesque, and her slightly upturned eyes, in particular, held a hint of unintentional charm, yet her cold expression completely masked it.

"I just like your cool and elegant look," Gao Dongxu's voice was a little teasing, but his eyes were too serious to ignore. "You're like a cold beauty walking out of a painting, with an otherworldly aura."

Chen Xi's brow furrowed slightly, a barely perceptible blush spreading across her impassive face. Her beautiful eyes flickered, and then she snorted softly, lowering her head to continue clicking the mouse, her gaze refocused on the design on the computer screen, as if the previous conversation had never taken place.

Gao Dongxu's smile deepened upon seeing this. He opened the folder and carefully scanned the design plans. Each drawing was beautifully designed, with impeccable detail. It was clear that Chen Xi had put a lot of effort into it. He nodded in satisfaction, closed the folder, and smiled, "Very good—"

Chen Xi did not respond, still staring at the screen intently, as if completely immersed in his work.

Gao Dongxu didn't intend to give up. He stood up and reached out to turn off Chen Xi's monitor with a quick and decisive move.

"Okay, let's go and have dinner." His tone was relaxed and natural, as if this was the most natural thing.

Chen Xi's beautiful eyes widened instantly, and she glared at Gao Dongxu with a bit of anger: "Can you stop making trouble?" Her voice was still cold, but there was a hint of helplessness in her tone.

Gao Dongxu just smiled and didn't answer. He turned around and clapped his hands. The crisp applause echoed in the office, instantly attracting the attention of all employees.

"Okay, let's eat after work--" he announced loudly, with unquestionable decisiveness in his voice.

Everyone looked at Chen Xi at the same time, their eyes filled with expectation and hesitation. Chen Xi sighed helplessly, and finally waved his hand, with a somewhat compromising tone: "Let's go eat——"

"Thank you, boss!" Cheers suddenly rang out in the office. Being able to leave work an hour early to eat was undoubtedly an unexpected surprise for the employees who had been busy all day.

Chen Xi turned off her computer, picked up her purse, stood up, and walked straight out. Her steps were still elegant and calm, and her tall figure was particularly eye-catching under the light. Gao Dongxu looked at her proud back and couldn't help but smile slightly, then quickly followed.

After getting in the car, Gao Dongxu glanced sideways at Chen Xi in the passenger seat. Her face still had that cold expression, as if nothing had happened.

"What do you want to eat?" Gao Dongxu asked as he started the car.

"Whatever—" Chen Xi responded coldly, looking straight ahead without even glancing at him.

"Okay—whatever." Gao Dongxu smiled, a hint of fondness in his tone. His eyes involuntarily fell on Chen Xi's profile. Her features were three-dimensional and delicate, with a high nose bridge and well-defined lips. Even with a cold expression, she was still so beautiful that it was hard to look away.

"We haven't seen each other for such a long time. Do you miss me?" Gao Dongxu suddenly spoke, with a hint of tentativeness and expectation in his tone.

Chen Xi seemed to have heard something funny. He turned his head and glanced at him, a sneer on his face and a hint of sarcasm in his eyes.

Their eyes met, but Gao Dongxu didn't flinch at all. He continued to smile calmly, as if he was already used to Chen Xi's attitude.

"I've been busy acquiring companies recently..." He talked to himself while driving, his tone relaxed and natural, as if he was just chatting.

Although Chen Xi still did not respond, Gao Dongxu keenly noticed that her eyes gradually softened and were no longer as cold as when they first met.

Gao Dongxu knew Chen Xi's character all too well. She appeared cold and glamorous, yet her heart was as soft as a child's. She was shrewd and capable, but emotionally naive, like a naive naiveté. Her aloofness was merely a protective shield, and the real her yearned for understanding and love more than anyone else.

The car slowly stopped at the entrance of the Cen Mansion's private kitchen. Gao Dongxu got out, walked around to the passenger seat, and opened the door for Chen Xi like a gentleman. Chen Xi's face remained stern, but he didn't refuse his kindness and walked straight into the restaurant.

The atmosphere in the private room was quiet and warm. Gao Dongxu picked up a few slices of roast duck with his chopsticks and gently placed them on the plate in front of Chen Xi.

"The roast duck here has a very crispy skin, try it--" His voice was gentle, with a hint of anticipation.

Chen Xi glanced down at the roast duck on her plate, hesitated for a moment, then finally picked up the pancake, carefully wrapped the roast duck slices, side dishes, and dipping sauce, and rolled it into a small roll. She parted her red lips slightly, took a gentle bite, and then began to eat heartily.

Gao Dongxu couldn't help but smile at her earnest expression. Whether savoring the food with small sips or chewing it with large mouthfuls, Chen Xi's beauty remained undiminished. Every movement she made carried a unique grace, as if it were her natural gift.

"Beauty is like delicacy." Gao Dongxu said softly, with a hint of admiration in his tone.

Chen Xi raised her head and gave him a cold look, but she said nothing. Her eyes still held that familiar alienation, but Gao Dongxu knew that her heart was no longer as cold as it had been at the beginning.

Perhaps this was her true self—cold on the outside, soft on the inside. And he would shatter her cold exterior and savor the sweetness within. After lunch, Gao Dongxu didn't send Chen Xi back to the studio. Chen Xi looked at him, frowning slightly, and asked, "Where are you going?"

"Come with me to see how the decoration work of Yang Guang and his team is going." Gao Dongxu said with a smile.

"I've seen it before, it's pretty good." Chen Xi raised his eyebrows and said.

"Haha, it seems that Yang Guang did a really good job to be able to get your evaluation." Gao Dongxu glanced at Chen Xi and teased with a smile.

"Yang Guang is a good person." Chen Xi said lightly.

Gao Dongxu raised his eyebrows slightly, feeling a little jealous and a sense of urgency. The inertia of the plot was his biggest enemy.

He doesn't want to see his goal, that the lovers finally get married, and he himself become a laughing stock.

Looking at Chen Xi's beautiful face, he narrowed his eyes slightly, and a strange light flashed in his eyes.

"Kacha——"

Gao Dongxu opened the door with his key and walked into the house with Chen Xi. Looking at the spacious, bright, simple and modern decoration, he nodded with satisfaction and said with a smile: "Not bad, but what's wrong with these furniture and appliances?"

"Aren't you planning to rent it out? I negotiated a group purchase price with furniture and home appliance dealers..." Chen Xi said lightly, but there was a hint of pride in her beautiful eyes.

Gao Dongxu looked at Chen Xi and said, "How do you want me to thank you?"

Chen Xi rolled her eyes coquettishly, the corners of her mouth slightly raised, and she said in a calm tone: "No need——"

"Haha, how can that be possible?"

"You, what are you doing--" Chen Xi's pretty face flushed with shame, her eyes widened, and she was a little panicked. She forgot to resist and was hugged by Gao Dongxu in his arms, and said angrily in a trembling voice.

"Thank you--" Gao Dongxu tightly embraced Chen Xi's slender waist, smiled and leaned forward to kiss her fiery red lips.

"Let me go, no, wuwu..."

Chen Xi's face flushed with shame, her heart beat faster, and she bent back and raised her head to avoid the wolf kiss that was getting closer and closer.

However, everything was in vain. Gao Dongxu was like a giant bear, hugging and killing Chen Xi, the lamb, with a wolf kiss.

The new house and the new people have all completed their transformation this afternoon...

Inside the room, soft sunlight shone on Chen Xi's face, highlighting her slightly red eyes. Her eyelashes fluttered gently, like butterfly wings blown by the wind. Her usually cool and elegant face now appeared particularly fragile, like a pear blossom swaying in the wind and rain, its white petals wet by the rain, appearing even more delicate and fragile.

Gao Dongxu, who finally completed the first kill of the New World BOSS, reached out his hand very gently and wiped away the tears on her face with his fingertips.

Chen Xi's body stiffened slightly, but she didn't move away. Her eyes were still lowered, and tiny tears hung on her long eyelashes, gleaming faintly in the sunlight.

"Now you are satisfied—"

Listening to Chen Xi's gentle voice

Sobbing and accusing, Gao Dongxu gently stroked her fair and smooth back, and said softly and domineeringly in her ear: "You are mine!"

Chen Xi finally raised her head and looked at him through tearful eyes. Her usually cold eyes seemed now covered with a thin layer of mist, a hint of confusion and shyness. Her red lips parted slightly, as if she wanted to say something, but in the end, only a soft sigh escaped her.

"From now on, I will love you and pamper you..."

Listening to Gao Dongxu's sweet words, Chen Xi was a little stiff at first, but soon softened, as if she had finally found a harbor to rely on. She buried her face in his chest, tears silently soaking his chest.

Her crying was silent, but it was more heartbreaking than any loud crying. Gao Dongxu gently stroked her long hair and said tenderly and lovingly: "Okay, don't cry, your makeup is ruined..."

The atmosphere in the room gradually grew warm and peaceful. Chen Xi's tears finally stopped, and her breathing gradually calmed down. Her face remained buried in his chest, as if she was craving this rare warmth.

Gao Dongxu looked down at her, an indescribable emotion welling up in his heart. He knew that this cold and beautiful woman needed protection more than anyone else. Her fragility at this moment was merely the bewilderment she felt after her icy exterior had been shattered.

(End of this chapter)