"Isn't that Yang Xiaoxiu? She's unbelievably popular lately!"
In the elevator, a girl with a bun hairstyle suddenly pointed at a poster and said, "She's in several variety shows I'm following, and she's got an amazing sense for them!"
The guy next to her, wearing a casual suit, adjusted his glasses and spoke with a hint of admiration, "To be fair, Yang Xiaoxiu is truly dazzling.
I don't really watch variety shows, but I saw the movie 'Mortal' before, and her role as the second female lead completely overshadowed the protagonist.
That crying scene gave goosebumps. After watching it, I imdiately followed her on Weibo."
"I heard she's only twenty."
The girl with curly chestnut hair spoke enviously, "So young and already taking over. She's called the 'Nation's First Love Goddess' online now, and so many guys consider her their ideal type."
"Exactly, her looks totally hit the sweet spot of public taste."
The guy who spoke earlier sighed, "I wonder which lucky man will win her heart..."
"With her level of fa, she won't marry easily."
The girl with curly hair scoffed, "Successful won are busy building their careers, marriage isn't a necessity..."
"You can't say that, even the best people need a partner."
The guy in gold-rimd glasses smiled and countered, "But if a man does manage to marry her, her fans would probably be insanely jealous. I wonder what kind of guy would even catch her eye."
"Exactly."
The girl with the bun exaggeratedly sighed, "I think he'd have to be not only wealthy but also handso, capable, gentle, and caring. If an ordinary man stood next to her, he'd probably feel inadequate."
"Maybe she likes the simple and steady type?"
The guy in the casual suit adjusted his glasses again, "But honestly, no matter who she ends up with, just thinking about it is enviable.
Getting to spend every day with the 'Nation's First Love Goddess', waking up to her face every morning... ha, sounds like a dream co true."
"You n only care about looks!"
The girl with curls rolled her eyes at him, "Yang Xiaoxiu is no re pretty face. Her acting, character, and emotional intelligence are all superb. Anyone who matches her needs to be extraordinary.
I bet in all of China, barely ten guys could et her standards."
The elevator slowly ascended, Yang Xiaoxiu listened to their discussions about her, her expression sowhat uneasy.
She glanced at Li Jing through her sunglasses, seeing his unchanged deanor, and felt a complex mix of emotions.
After reaching the floor, Yang Xiaoxiu kept her head down and followed Li Jing out of the elevator, the chatter behind them gradually fading away.
She secretly clutched Li Jing's sleeve, looking at him through her sunglasses, suddenly feeling that all their guesses were nothing compared to the man in front of her.
Only she knew, without this man, no one would know the na Yang Xiaoxiu.
Entering the restaurant, a subtle blend of agarwood and aged tangerine Pu'er tea scent filled the air, and waitstaff approached in synchronized steps.
After confirming their identity, two waitstaff led them to their reserved table, gracefully pulling out the leather chairs and ticulously placing fine wool knee blankets before presenting the customized nu.
As the server poured them so ten-year-aged tangerine Pu'er, they softly reminded:
"Dear guests, we're down to the last two servings of fresh Australian lobster flown in today, paired with our aged Huadiao wine steaming for a remarkable flavor."
Li Jing nodded and, after ordering a few signature dishes, the server quickly removed the nu and handed over a tablet.
The screen showcased high-resolution images of each dish, along with videos tracing their journey from origin to table, prompting Yang Xiaoxiu to lean in closer in interest.
Once the appetizers were served, Li Jing began enjoying the al with silver cutlery. Watching Yang Xiaoxiu, who had removed her sunglasses revealing her elegant face, he suddenly spoke:
"I noticed in the elevator you seed uncomfortable listening to their conversation."
Yang Xiaoxiu was nibbling at her food, her ears turning red at his words, shyly saying, "It's a bit unsettling being the subject of discussion right in front of you."
"It seems in the eyes of fans and ordinary people, you're on a goddess level, held in high regard."
As he spoke, Li Jing smiled and used a silk napkin to wipe crumbs from her lips.
"Have you ever regretted it? Being such a beautiful 'first love goddess', ending up with , and yet I can't promise you anything."
At his words, Yang Xiaoxiu's expression shifted; she hurriedly put down her cutlery and said anxiously:
"Never, Brother Jing, I've never thought that way. Everything I have is because of you."
Seeing her panic-stricken look, Li Jing quickly raised a hand to interrupt, "I'm just joking, don't worry."
Yang Xiaoxiu's tensed shoulders finally relaxed, but she stubbornly maintained eye contact with Li Jing, and earnestly said:
"I'm just the sa as before, I've never changed. Deciding on Brother Jing ans staying with Brother Jing, there won't be any other thoughts, even if I beco a true international star."
Li Jing couldn't help but smile at her serious deanor.
Just then, a somlier in a qipao gently wheeled over a cart.
Subsequently, a group of servers arrived in succession, placing over twenty elaborate Cantonese dishes on the table:
Tender braised abalone and pork with an amber sheen, osmanthus honey roasted prawns appearing amidst dry ice mist, black truffle baked Qingyuan chicken exuding an enticing aroma…
"Please enjoy, our somlier has paired wine with the nu and will explain tasting points shortly."
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