Vase cannon fodder is pampered by the group again

Chapter 44.1

Editor: Jodi

“I…..” Shen Ci opened his mouth cutely, wanting to tell Lu Xiao that he didn’t want to go.

Because even though he knew there was no engagement, Shen Ci still felt that the two were a perfect match, as if they were meant to be together.

And just thinking about being caught between them made him feel like a clueless piece of barbecued pork, a barbecued pork that would shine like a light bulb.

However to his surprise, Hai Jiaxi smiled and said, “I’ll go down first. My bestfriend is waiting for me, so you two take your time.”

“Alright.” Lu Xiao replied calmly.

Shen Ci was momentarily speechless, staring blankly at Hai Jiaxi’s graceful back as she left the office, his face turning slightly red with embarrassment.

Lu Xiao: “What did you want to say just now?”

Shen Ci, after a moment of panic, blurted out, “Uh… where are we going to eat?”

Lu Xiao patted him on the shoulder as he walked towards the door, with Shen Ci quickly following behind.

“Your very favorite place.”

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Lu Xiao took Shen Ci to a nearby Western restaurant that Shen Ci used to love so much that Lu Xiao bought it.

Back in high school, when Shen Ci’s family was busy with business, he boarded at school for a month.

And Lu Xiao instructed the chef to prepare different delicious dishes for him every day and sometimes even took time out of his busy schedule to personally deliver the food and to keep him company.

As a result, even after after four years had passed, Shen Ci still felt like he was entering a school cafeteria… he glanced at the manager nervously.

Although the seats on the first and second floors were full, everyone was dining quietly, and a pianist was playing in the corner, creating a peaceful and comfortable atmosphere.

Shen Ci was wearing a mask and a hat tightly, but as he walked through the aisle, he heard someone say quietly, “Hey, isn’t that Shen Ci?”

On the surface, Shen Ci appeared calm, but inside he was panicking and quickened his pace.

Was it that even if he turned to ashes, his fans would still recognize him?!

The manager led them to a reserved room on the third floor.

However just as they reached the stairs, Shen Ci saw a familiar figure, causing him to call out in surprise, “Sister Min Song?”

The casually dressed woman raised an eyebrow, took a few steps back, then smiled faintly when she saw Shen Ci. “What a coincidence.”

Shen Ci smiled back at her brightly. “Sister Min Song, are you here on a date?”

Min Song shook her head with a bit of helplessness. “I’m accompanying my father. He recently returned to the country.”

Shen Ci let out a “wow”. Min Song was an internationally renowned supermodel, but her father Min Shoubei was even more impressive.

Despite his eccentric personality, Min Shoubei was a genius director, one who seamlessly blended market appeal with depth, making each of his films a hit.

He didn’t expect that he would be lucky enough to dine in the same restaurant as such a big name, and although they weren’t really dining together, he still felt very honored.

After all, a “vase” like him would probably never be able to star in a Min Shoubei film.

Because Min Shoubei had high standards for actors and he had even publicly criticized idol actors, including him…

After a brief exchange, they said their goodbyes.

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Lu Xiao had already ordered Shen Ci’s favorite dishes, so as they took their seats in the private room, he started cutting Shen Ci’s steak.

His movements were slow and methodical even as he cut the steak elegantly, and Shen Ci, resting his chin in his hand, watched with starry eyes full of admiration.

The corners of his lips hooking up, Lu Xiao pushed half of the steak over, asking casually as he did so, “Xiao Ci, when did you get acquainted with Min Song?”

Shen Ci’s hand that was holding a fork paused, then he replied, “I’m not really sure… but she’s a nice person. Maybe it’s because we click whenever we chat.”

Lu Xiao nodded in understanding, and that was the end of that particular conversation.

The quality of the restaurant had improved since Lu Xiao went abroad. Shen Ci enjoyed the meal and was about to ask for dessert when a waiter knocked on the door and brought in a bowl of ice cream.

The waiter asked, “May I ask which one of you is Mr. Shen? Miss Min from the table in the next room sent this for you.”

Shen Ci smiled with pleasant surprise. “Ah, really? Please thank her for me.”

Min Song wasn’t good with words, but she was top-notch at showing care. She had even sent his favorite chocolate flavor, which Shen Ci scooped happily and started to eat.

“It’s too cold, so don’t eat too much.” Lu Xiao reminded him, his brows knitted slightly.

Shen Ci had a sensitive stomach. Once, when Lu Xiao indulged this little kid who made a scene then started to act cute, he ate three bowls of ice cream in one go, only to end up with acute enteritis, which in turn landed him in the hospital.

Ever since then, Lu Xiao had become extra cautious.

Shen Ci smiled brightly. “It’s fine. Little uncle, do you want to try some?”

He scooped a large spoonful and stood up to offer it to Lu Xiao.

Lu Xiao hesitated. Xiao Ci had just used this spoon. If he ate it, wouldn’t it be—

However after a moment’s hesitation, he smiled warmly and was about to open his mouth when Shen Ci suddenly pulled the spoon back with an “ah” sound, “Not right, not right, I just used this spoon. It’s dirty.”

Then Lu Xiao watched as he ate the full spoonful heartlessly, then scoop some with a new spoon then hand it over, smiling innocently and ignorantly: “Now it’s clean!”

Lu Xiao: “…”

The once tempting ice cream suddenly seemed dull. Lu Xiao shook his head with a helpless smile. “You eat it.”

Rejected, Shen Ci could only eat it himself.

Then a knock sounded on the door again, then the same waiter entered, carrying two more bowls of ice cream.

He looked embarrassed. “Uh, Mr. Shen? This was sent by two ladies on the second floor, along with a message…”

Shen Ci: “?”

The waiter’s expression was a little awkward, however remembering the tip he had just received, he braved himself then said with a high-pitched voice. “Xiao Ci, Mommy loves you! Accept Mommy’s love ice cream! Mwah!”

”…” Shen Ci got goosebumps, feeling as if he had just seen Lu Zhishen ¹Lu Zhishen is a fictional character in the movie—Water Margin saying, “I’ll hit you with my little fists.”

The waiter put the ice cream down then fled from the awkward scene hurriedly.

Shen Ci stared at the three big bowls of ice cream in front of him, not knowing where to start.

Lu Xiao pushed the two new bowls away for him, his voice gentle yet firm. “You can only eat one.”

Shen Ci nodded and picked up a fork—

Only for the waiter to knock again, this time carrying a tray with three more bowls of ice cream.

His face was green: “Mr. Shen…”

“…” Shen Ci rubbed his forehead. “Don’t imitate the voice, just put it down and go.”

The waiter, as if he had been granted amnesty, turned to leave but was called back by Shen Ci.

Shen Ci asked hesitantly, “…Tell me, are there more?”

The waiter forced a smile and nodded. “Yes…… we received over thirty ice cream orders online, all from your fans who wanted to send them to you. They’re being made as we speak.”

“The orders keep coming in. There are forty-three now…” The waiter added softly, glancing at the restaurant’s electronic screen.

Shen Ci & Lu Xiao: “…”

Shen Ci saw Lu Xiao taking a deep breath, ready to explode, and so said hurriedly, “Accumulate them for later!”

The waiter nodded eagerly, looking grateful. “Thank you, Mr. Shen!”

Shen Ci felt a chill down his spine. If all those ice creams showed up in front of him, Lu Xiao might shut down the kitchen and fire the entire staff…

He’d eliminate the ice cream at the source.

If he had known his fans were so eager to spend money on him, he wouldn’t have casually mentioned his love for ice cream on Weibo…

Too scary…

Then he thought about the unopened gift boxes at home and started crying inside.

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