I’ve Gone Viral Because of a Money-Saving Variety Show

Chen Xixi had just helped him; it was only right to treat her to a meal.
Besides, he couldn’t finish all the lavish dishes on the cart; it would be a shame to waste them.
Inside the room, the three sat on the couch. Chen Xixi and Han Qianyi were eyeing the lobsters and abalones on the cart, along with some exquisite pastries.
The food on the cart was undoubtedly prepared by the guesthouse.
A room costing a thousand yuan a night was quite expensive for their average households, and the meals seemed costly as well.
They were now deeply suspicious—could the guesthouse really afford to provide such good meals without losing money?
Chen Xixi, recalling how Xu Mu had looked guilty just a moment ago, asked, "Where did you get all this food from?"
Xu Mu placed each dish on the coffee table, "Don’t worry about that, just eat."
It would all be blamed on him anyway.
Han Qianyi, still uneasy, questioned, "It’s not really stolen, is it?"
Xu Mu, too lazy to explain and not wanting to share his own business with others, said, "It’s not, just eat at ease."
[Xu Mu did it smoothly! That man just now didn’t seem like a good guy at all!]
[But what if they come looking for us later? I’m a bit worried for the three of them.]
Seeing Xu Mu start to eat, Han Qianyi licked her lips, clearly tempted.
But unsure if she should join in, she turned to Chen Xixi, her eyes seemingly asking whether they should eat together.
Chen Xixi picked up a pair of disposable gloves, slipped them on and said, "Let’s eat first."
Ever since Xu Mu entered their room, they were already his accomplices. Since it was unclear, might as well enjoy the feast!
"Just waiting for your word!" Han Qianyi’s face showed her craving for the delicious food and she quickly picked up a pair of disposable gloves, eager to tackle the lobster in front of her!
The three were enjoying their feast when a knock on the door suddenly interrupted them.
They looked up at each other at the same time.
What was meant to come, had come!
Xu Mu’s gaze darted - Xu Nianying certainly wouldn’t come looking this quickly, right?
"I’ll get the door." Chen Xixi, calm and collected, removed her disposable gloves and got up to answer the door.
Upon opening it, she was a little surprised to see the tall figure at the door, "How come you’re here?"
Zhou Jinyuan smiled, his lips curving up as he straightforwardly said, "To join you for dinner."
Chen Xixi looked at Zhou Jinyuan and suddenly felt a twinge of guilt.
She had completely forgotten about her good partner while dining just moments ago!
When she needed a favor before, she kept saying they were like family, like comrades-in-arms.
But here she was, in her room sneaking a good meal without telling her good partner, and now caught red-handed by him, oh what a sin!
The moment Zhou Jinyuan stopped talking, his gaze unintentionally swept past Chen Xixi and caught sight of Xu Mu and Han Qianyi, who were seated on the sofa enjoying their meal.
He withdrew his gaze, looking at Chen Xixi with a teasing smile, "Did I come just at the right time? Were you about to call me?"
Chen Xixi had an opportunity to save the situation, and she grabbed it immediately.
She nodded emphatically, and said earnestly, "Yes! I haven’t started eating yet. I was thinking, with such tasty food, I must invite President Zhou to enjoy it with me. How could I start eating without you?"
Zhou Jinyuan drew out a "Oh" in a drawling tone, then leaned in closer to the woman in front of him.
He reached out to remove a red chili flake clinging to her lip and said with a steady voice, "I guess the chili was the first to make a move."
Chen Xixi immediately flashed a big grin and raised her thumb in praise, "Clear soup grand master is so wise! We can’t do without you in this world!"
Zhou Jinyuan chuckled coldly, not intending to enter the room, "Let’s go."
Chen Xixi was taken aback, not catching on, "Go where?"
"To have another meal with Clear Soup Grand Master."
"There’s still food in the house, enough for you to eat."
Zhou Jinyuan stood upright, glanced at the leftover food on the coffee table and Xu Mu, who happened to look over, and with his thin lips slightly parted, he said, "I don’t like to eat with others, and besides, have you forgotten what I told you before?"
"What?"
Zhou Jinyuan looked at her, and said word by word: "Don’t let other men enter your room casually."
After he said that, he suddenly remembered something and turned to leave.
She can’t even remember his name, let alone what he said—it went in one ear and out the other. Forget it.
As soon as Zhou Jinyuan turned around, he bumped into Xu Nianying, who had just finished a phone call.
Xu Nianying had a smile on his face, but inside, he was grinding his teeth in frustration.
He originally wanted to relax and take a vacation, but then he ran into Chen Xixi. After that, he misunderstood that he was being touted as a quick fling guy, and then, because he reported those gossipy employees in his anger, now probably the whole guesthouse knew he was the quick fling guy.
Xu Nianying: "What a coincidence, what are you doing here?"
Zhou Jinyuan, with an indifferent tone: "Filming a show."
Xu Nianying politely asked: "Have you had lunch? Do you want to come to my room to eat together?"
Zhou Jinyuan glanced over his shoulder at Chen Xixi, reached out to gently grasp her slender wrist, applied a bit of force, and led her outside, brushing past Xu Yingnian.
With an air of not putting Xu Nianying in his eyes at all, he bluntly refused: "No, thanks."
Before leaving, Chen Xixi didn’t forget to close the door behind her, neatly bypassing Xu Nianying’s luxurious lunch.
Xu Nianying turned his head to watch Zhou Jinyuan and Chen Xixi’s departing figures, snorted lightly—he was just fine with them not coming, it saved him the upset to his appetite!
He went back to his own room, found that Xu Mu was not there, and didn’t care much, figuring his cowardly brother was probably scared of him, so he took the opportunity to run away while he was on the phone.
There wasn’t really anything important he wanted from Xu Mu—just to ask him why he participated in that trashy dating show. Did the Xu Family lack that bit of money, or were they desperate for that bit of fame? Showing their faces everywhere and losing face for the Xu Family, it’s really not a bit worrying!
Xu Nianying sat on the sofa, legs crossed, smoking with one hand, and scrolling through cryptocurrency price movements on his phone with the other, waiting for his lunch.
Next door, Room 1205.
Xu Mu and Han Qianyi were full and satisfied. Xu Mu packed up the leftovers and took some portions for his partner, Qin Wei.
As for where Chen Xixi went, they just showed a bit of concern, then no more after that.
After all, she was with Zhou Jinyuan, she’s definitely not going to have a hard time.
...
The lunch provided in the guesthouse restaurant was similar to a buffet. Zhou Jinyuan had a look of disdain in his eyes and casually picked some food to fill his plate.
He found a quiet spot to sit down, Chen Xixi sat opposite him, deep in thought.
Zhou Jinyuan couldn’t help but be curious, as it was rare to see Chen Xixi looking like she was pondering a profound question, "What are you thinking about?"
Chen Xixi propped up her chin with her hands, came back to her senses, and looked at Zhou Jinyuan cautiously asking, "Can I ask you a question?"
Zhou Jinyuan’s tone was casual, "Ask away, I’ll tell you if I know the answer."
"Is it okay to ask, who was that man just now? If it’s not convenient, just pretend I didn’t ask."
That guy’s eyes seemed to carry a hint of hostility when he was looking at her, of course, it could also have been her imagination.
But she was really a bit curious.
Zhou Jinyuan replied candidly: "Nothing inconvenient about it, he’s the eldest son of Haisong Group, Xu Nianying."
Chen Xixi then realized everything!
She probed again: "You two seem to get along well."
Zhou Jinyuan’s lips curled up slightly, his eyes were meaningful, "Not as well as I get along with you."
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What does he mean? Is Zhou Jinyuan implying that he’s just playing around with Xu Nianying, but serious with her?
Chen Xixi was half convinced in her heart.