The female supporting role is really here to mess things up

Chapter 253 Shen Ji moves into the Heart-beating House No. 3

Shen Ji stepped into the room, and his eyes were immediately attracted by the rules sign at the door. He read it carefully and noticed that one of the rules required the male and female guests to spend at least two hours together, which made his eyes flicker a few times.

He picked up his suitcase and walked straight to the male guests' area, ready to put his luggage away first. When he passed the kitchen along the way, his eyes were inadvertently attracted by the delicate heart on the toast, which made him frown. But soon, he regained his composure and continued to move forward as if he had not seen anything.

As soon as he walked out of the room, Shen Ji heard footsteps coming from downstairs. He immediately straightened his collar, took a deep breath, and walked downstairs quickly. As the footsteps got closer, his heartbeat accelerated involuntarily. When he reached the last three steps of the stairs, a beautiful figure came into his sight - it was Lu Qingxi.

Seeing Lu Qingxi walking towards the kitchen, Shen Ji felt an indescribable joy in his heart. He felt as if he hadn't seen her for a long time, and this joy surged like a tide, making him almost unable to control himself. He stood quietly at the stairs, his eyes closely following Lu Qingxi's figure, as if he wanted to deeply imprint her in his heart.

Lu Qingxi walked to the kitchen and clearly heard the hurried footsteps on the stairs, accompanied by the slight echo of the wooden steps. She was curious about why the other party's footsteps were so hurried and why they suddenly stopped, so she looked up. On the stairs, Shen Ji's figure gradually became clear, and a trace of surprise flashed in her eyes.

"Teacher Shen, have you checked in?" Lu Qingxi's voice was crisp and cool, making people feel comfortable like a spring breeze.

Shen Ji nodded gently, then slowly walked down the stairs and approached Lu Qingxi. His eyes followed Lu Qingxi all the time, as if he wanted to deeply imprint her every frown and smile in his mind. When he heard Lu Qingxi call him by the same name as others, Shen Ji couldn't help but feel a ripple in his heart.

"Qingxi," he said with a smile, "I feel like we have known each other for many days, so maybe we can address each other less unfamiliarly." There was a hint of expectation and tenderness in Shen Ji's words, as if he was inviting Lu Qingxi to enter his world.

Lu Qingxi was slightly startled. She didn't expect Shen Ji to make such a suggestion. She thought about it for a moment and felt that what he said made sense. Although they met through the show, she did feel Shen Ji's sincerity and warmth during this short time together. However, she also knew that the change of address required both parties to feel comfortable.

"Then Teacher Shen, what do you think I should call you?" Lu Qingxi asked softly, with a hint of confusion and curiosity in her voice.

Shen Ji had already imagined that Lu Qingxi would ask him this question, and he already had the answer in his mind. But he still pretended to be lost in thought, as if he wanted to think about this question seriously. After a few seconds, he slowly said, "We are not much different in age, why not just call me by my name."

When Lu Qingxi heard this answer, her heart warmed. She felt that such a name was both polite and natural. So, in Shen Ji's expectant eyes, she whispered, "Shen Ji."

When Shen Ji heard this name, it was as if an electric current surged through his heart. He had never thought that his name sounded so good, especially when it was spoken by Lu Qingxi's soft and cold voice, he felt his heartbeat speed up a lot. He smiled and responded: "Well, Qingxi, it's good to call me that." His voice was full of satisfaction and joy, as if at this moment he had found a long-lost sense of belonging.

Shen Ji noticed that his body was tense, and was afraid that the beauty opposite him would feel his abnormality, so he immediately lowered his head and changed the subject: "Have you not had breakfast yet? This is what Zhou Siming ordered earlier. It looks good. Do you want to eat a few bites to fill your stomach first?"

Lu Qingxi blinked her eyes. She was indeed a little hungry, so she went downstairs to look for food. She nodded, indicating that she accepted Shen Ji's reminder. However, when she saw the thick heart on the toast and the exaggerated smiley face on the poached egg, she couldn't help but be stunned. The amount of ketchup seemed to be a bit too much, making the originally simple breakfast a bit exaggerated.

Shen Ji noticed Lu Qingxi's daze, and mistakenly thought that she misunderstood that he had prepared this specially for her, so he quickly explained: "Oh, that ketchup... should have been made by Zhou Siming. I saw it when I passed by before." He tried his best to make his tone sound natural, not wanting Lu Qingxi to misunderstand his intentions.

Lu Qingxi heard Shen Ji's intention to distance himself from the matter and knew that he had misunderstood. She smiled softly, "I just think there's a little too much ketchup."

Shen Ji naturally would not miss this great opportunity to show off his cooking skills. He quickly turned around and carefully selected fresh toast and eggs from the refrigerator, preparing to make a special breakfast for Lu Qingxi. He smiled at Lu Qingxi, his eyes flashing with anticipation: "Qingxi, do you want to try my cooking? It will be ready soon."

Seeing Shen Ji already busying himself, Lu Qingxi felt a warm current in her heart. She nodded gently, expressing her great anticipation. Shen Ji immediately heated the pan, gently put in the butter, and let the butter melt evenly in the pan. Then, he carefully put the toast into the pan, and gently pressed it with a spatula to let the toast fully absorb the aroma of the butter. Then, he cracked two eggs into the pan and slowly fried them over low heat until the egg whites were coagulated and the egg yolks were slightly coagulated.

Shen Ji took out the fried toast and poached eggs and carefully placed them on a beautiful plate. He also took out two bottles of yogurt from the refrigerator and gently placed them on the table, which went perfectly with the breakfast. He turned to Lu Qingxi and made an inviting gesture: "Please take a seat, and let's taste my cooking skills today."

Lu Qingxi sat down obediently, looking at the breakfast in front of her, her eyes sparkling with surprise. She sipped the breakfast Shen Ji prepared for her, savoring the perfect blend of butter and toast, and the fresh taste of the poached eggs.

Shen Ji watched Lu Qingxi eating with gusto, and his heart was filled with satisfaction and joy. He knew that his efforts were recognized, which made him feel extremely relieved. When Lu Qingxi had almost finished eating, she asked curiously: "Did you make breakfast for me before?" When Shen Ji heard the word "also", he felt a little uncomfortable, but he did not show it. He took a deep breath, adjusted his mood, and then asked Lu Qingxi with a smile: "Which breakfast did you eat before do you think was the best?"

Lu Qingxi thought about it, and the sumptuous breakfasts placed at the door a few days ago came to her mind. She answered honestly: "It's crepes. The crepes in breakfast these days are very delicious." When Shen Ji heard this answer, the haze in his heart was swept away, and he couldn't help laughing. He knew that Lu Qingxi was praising the delicious crepes he made, which made him very happy.

When Lu Qingxi saw Shen Ji's smile, she naturally understood what he meant. She asked curiously, "Did you make the crepes that day? They were really delicious!"

Shen Ji's eyes flashed with tenderness, and he smiled and replied: "Well, I made it. If you like it, I will make another one for you tomorrow."