And the sisters seemed to have an interesting way of getting along.

Before long, with a CLATTER and RUSH from upstairs, five beauties came tumbling down. They were shouting and running over, but once they reached the dining table and saw Xu Qingqiu, they became much more subdued.

It seemed they were still somewhat reserved.

"Oh my god, you guys finally came down! I'm starving~~~"

"Sis, now that everyone's here, let's eat."

Watching the few eager-looking young girls, Xu Qingqiu first gave them a sidelong glance, then said with a smile, "Hurry up and eat. Don't be shy. No need to listen to her; there's nothing worth waiting for. Just help yourselves."

The girls nodded hurriedly, each carefully picking up their chopsticks, at a loss as to what to pick first.

Xu Ruyan quickly started calling them over.

"This is delicious! You guys should try this."

"And this steamed bass! Yan Mingyu, don't you love fish the most? Eat up quickly, or it'll all be gone!"

"Let me tell you, my brother-in-law made all of this! It's so good. I'll try it first to see if it's delicious for you."

Having said that, she grabbed a large helping of Pinggu Smooth Chicken and put it in her mouth.

However, just as Yan Mingyu was about to pick up some fish, she froze for a moment upon hearing Xu Ruyan's words.

"Brother-in-law?"

She paused for a moment. The others also quickly realized what had been said. Then, all five pretty girls turned their heads in unison to look at Chu Tian.

In their eyes were surprise, longing, grievance, and many other indescribable emotions.

He was handsome, wealthy, and a good cook. On top of that, he had shown a pleasant temperament during their few encounters.

Why couldn't they meet such a great man themselves?

For a moment, the girls' hearts were filled with mixed feelings. Even faced with a table full of dishes, they lost their appetites.

"Why aren't you eating? Come on, eat up. We still have to go back to school afterward; there are classes this afternoon."

Xu Ruyan was utterly oblivious, but Xu Qingqiu could see clearly.

Are they interested in my Chu Tian?

She glanced over and realized that, it seemed, the 'quality' of her sister's dormmates was exceptionally high.

How come every single one of them is such a great beauty?

Could it be that young people's genes are just that good nowadays?

"Wow, it's so delicious! Worthy of my brother-in-law. Amazing!"

After Xu Ruyan took her first bite, she instantly understood what Xu Qingqiu had meant by "delicious."

But she was completely unaware of her roommates' mood and Xu Qingqiu's lightning-fast gaze.

Xu Qingqiu, watching her sister praise Chu Tian while eating, didn't know why, but felt annoyed inside.

Ordinarily, she should have been happy to see someone showing off their boyfriend.

But now, only one word echoed in her mind: Danger! Danger! Danger!

These beauties were each gorgeous, and their figures were also enviably good.

Men are such pigs; aren't they all supposed to prefer younger women?

Would Chu Tian also prefer younger women?

Thinking this, she turned to look at Chu Tian, only to see him diligently eating, seemingly oblivious to the situation around him.

Chu Tian wasn't stupid; this was the time to play dead. In his previous life, even if he hadn't eaten pork, he'd certainly seen pigs run, hadn't he?

Having received a satisfactory answer from Chu Tian's demeanor, Xu Qingqiu turned back. She found Xu Ruyan chattering on about how wonderful her brother-in-law was, exclaiming that her older sister truly had good taste.

But the more Xu Qingqiu listened, the more off it sounded to her.

It felt like Ruyan was indirectly criticizing her, as if all she had was good taste and nothing more, right?

And you, praising Chu Tian so much—are you trying to market him?

Seeing the five roommates across from her with eyes nearly shining, Xu Qingqiu began to doubt whether this sister of hers was actually related by blood.

Is this girl going to be my lifelong rival? Is she planning to have her classmates become her own sister's love rivals?

"Alright, let's eat. One shouldn't talk while eating. Ru, you talk too much; be careful not to choke."

Xu Qingqiu didn't know what was wrong with her. Was she being too petty?

But seeing the way other girls looked at Chu Tian genuinely upset her. Was the problem with her?

Little did she know, love is possessive; love is also selfish. What's important is how to find the right balance.

Those without experience can only fumble through life, slowly figuring things out. Only through compromise and adjustment can a couple last.

Chu Tian was a straightforward guy, not high on emotional intelligence, but he did have one standout trait: fidelity.

Being faithful didn't mean he was immune to beauty; he also liked looking at beautiful women and appreciated attractive things.

But when it came to relationships, a faithful person would always resolutely pick the one they initially committed to, no matter how much they might like someone else.

In this process, he would be understanding and tolerant of the other person's behavior, unless they were completely uncommunicative—then, there would be nothing he could do.

Fortunately, Xu Qingqiu wasn't the type of person who was impossible to communicate with; she even reflected on whether she herself had issues.

This could be considered a mutual effort, right?

「...」

"Chu Tian, don't you think my sister's roommates are all of such high quality?"

On their way to the studio, as Chu Tian was driving, Xu Qingqiu, sitting beside him, suddenly asked.

"Ah? Really? I didn't really notice. But I do remember one named Yan Mingyu. She acts like a tomboy, always speaking brusquely and referring to herself with a certain swagger, but she turned into a polite girl as soon as she saw you."

"You really didn't notice? I found them all so pretty they could even be actresses. Kids these days are getting prettier and prettier. Could this be some kind of genetic evolution?"

Hearing her talk about genetic evolution almost made Chu Tian burst into laughter.

Fortunately, he held it in, thinking to himself that these were students from a film academy; of course, they'd be beautiful.

If there was a chance in the future, perhaps every single one of them could become an actress—how could they not be beautiful?

However, he dared not say these things out loud and could only go along with Xu Qingqiu's conversation.

"Maybe it's just a coincidence. You know the saying, 'birds of a feather flock together.' Your family has good genes; you and your sister are both so beautiful. Perhaps it's like an unconscious attraction that draws beautiful people to each other."

"So, you're admitting that they are pretty too?"

"Ah? Didn't you say that?"

The steering wheel in Chu Tian's hands nearly slipped from his grasp. Good grief, how did I fall into this trap?

"Hmph, my little brat of a sister is okay-looking, I guess. It's just a pity she has such a big mouth."

Up to now, Xu Qingqiu was still stewing over Xu Ruyan's earlier behavior.

At this point, Chu Tian didn't dare to continue that topic and quickly changed the subject.

"Oh, why do you care about that? Besides, no matter how beautiful they are, are they more beautiful than you? It's truly a shame that you're not an actress."

When the conversation turned to acting, Xu Qingqiu instantly blushed again.

"It's just that there haven't been good opportunities..."

She grumbled a few discontented words, feeling a bit embarrassed inside.

When she thought back on the few productions she had been involved in before, they now seemed like unequivocal dark spots in her past.

"Sigh, looks like I'll have to run around everywhere again soon."

After a moment of silence, thinking about the upcoming work made Xu Qingqiu's face fill with resignation.

"No worries. I'll help you screen them later to see which ones are suitable. We don't have to take them all on; just the decent ones will do."

In Chu Tian's plans, some business collaborations were necessary, but Xu Qingqiu wasn't some money-making tool like a top-tier celebrity from his past life, with her schedule packed to the brim every day.

She just needed to make occasional appearances, remind people of her existence, and maintain her popularity; that would be enough.

Earning money was his responsibility. Xu Qingqiu just needed to do her own job well, sing well, and focus on steadily building her career, step by step.

Besides, having experienced countless shows in his previous life, he certainly had that much insight.

"Mm, then I'll count on you! You get a reward~"

"Stop it, I'm driving."

"Really don't want it? You might not get another chance next time~"

Looking at Xu Qingqiu's mischievous face, Chu Tian suddenly lost any desire to argue; all that remained in his eyes was affection.

Having such a girlfriend—who could be sweet and sassy, commanding and cute; who could carry herself with dignity, be a goddess, let go of her image, and play innocent—he had truly struck gold.

"We're here. Sister Hua might still be busy. Should we bring her some food?"

"Let's bring her a portion. She often forgets about meals when she's busy."

As they talked, they bought some food downstairs and took it up.

Upon arriving at the studio, the bustling activity was immediately apparent.

Figures were scurrying about everywhere.

For a moment, both of them were a bit dazed.

This was indeed a scene they had never witnessed before.

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