Chapter 230: 4 Sea Incident

Chapter 230: 4 Sea Incident

Chapter 230: Something Happened in Sihai
"What is this?" the customs officer asked, pointing at a box of food.

"moon cake!"

“Are there eggs in it?”

"some."

Under the strict inspection of Australian Customs, Chen Xi answered all questions honestly.

He knew that Australia had strict controls on certain ingredients in food, especially eggs. Foods like salted duck eggs and preserved eggs were naturally not allowed, and the mooncakes in his suitcase clearly contained salted egg yolks from the packaging.

One third of Chen Xi’s snacks were confiscated, and it took him nearly an hour to get out of the airport.

"Hehe, Auntie is afraid that you will be hungry in Mo Village! I brought you so much food. You might as well come to my place to study. I will take care of your meals." Zhao Lingshan took his arm and teased.

"You? You can't even cook, and you still want to take care of my meals?" Chen Xi glanced at her.

“Who… who said I can’t cook?… Why should I learn to cook? There are so many chefs in my family… I will learn to cook tomorrow!” Zhao Lingshan felt embarrassed and her speech became incoherent.

She was a grown-up lady whose family ran a catering business, so why would she need to cook? She had never turned on the gas stove in her home.

"The decoration of your house is really nice!" Chen Xi's eyes were full of curiosity when he stepped into Zhao Lingshan's house for the first time.

He looked around and found that the decoration here was much more exquisite than his own apartment. The place where he lived was just a rental apartment, so the decoration was naturally not comparable to this one.

In Zhao Lingshan's home, the living room floor is paved with mirror-like marble, and a gorgeous crystal chandelier hangs from the ceiling, shining brightly. All home appliances are the latest models, looking both fashionable and practical. These details all reveal Zhao Lingshan's high demands for quality of life.

"How is it? Not bad, right? Do you want to move in with me?"

"Uh... I'll come to you when I can't make it over there anymore."

"Cut~"

Zhao Lingshan snorted and poured him a glass of water.

"Be careful when you go home at night. Keep the doors and windows closed. There are often refugees and illegal immigrants in Australia..."

"Hehe! Got it. If you're worried, come visit me often."

Hearing Chen Xi start nagging again, Zhao Lingshan couldn't help but smile foolishly.

She really enjoyed the feeling of being cared for, especially when these words came from Chen Xi's mouth.

Chen Xi was not good at expressing these emotions before, so every word of concern now makes her feel precious.

"You sit down first, I'll choose a class!"

"I want to choose too. If you hadn't told me, I would have forgotten."

At Zhao Lingshan's careful reminder, Chen Xi quickly took out his laptop.

There are strict time limits for course selection in Australia, and today is the open day for course selection.

Therefore, he plans to seize the time and give priority to courses that are relatively easy to pass to ensure that his studies can progress smoothly.

"Huh? You actually have a stock trading software on your computer! Are you trading stocks too?" Zhao Lingshan came over curiously to take a look at Chen Xi's computer screen. She originally just wanted to take a look to see if there was anything interesting, such as a short movie or something, but she unexpectedly found an icon for a stock trading software.

Moreover, it seemed that the software had the same icon as the securities company icon on her own computer.

"I have one too! My mom also trades stocks and asked me to learn from her." Zhao Lingshan opened her stock software. There were a lot of stocks on it, and most of them were profitable.

I have to say, her mother is very good at making money.

He looked at Shanshan's computer and saw that many of the stocks on it were those that had risen sharply in his memory.

"How's it going? Any suggestions?"

"No...but it's best to throw them all away this year."

"Why? Isn't it still rising?"

"The stock market fluctuates too much, so sell when you've made enough money and use it to do something else."

Chen Xi found an excuse to explain, and Zhao Lingshan nodded.

"You must be hungry. I'll go buy some food at the door. You rest here for a while." Zhao Lingshan said and went out.

Chen Xi closed his computer, stood up and walked into the yard. He lit a cigarette, took a deep puff, and looked around the villa.

The house is about three or four hundred square meters in size, and the yard is of moderate size, neither appearing too empty nor feeling cramped.

His eyes fell on the shelves in the yard, where many potted plants were placed.

Obviously, Zhao Lingshan is a person who loves plants, but Zhao Lingshan was away during this period, and these plants had not been watered, and they were starting to look a little bad.

There is also a white lounge chair at the edge of the lawn, which is perfectly positioned to get some sun.

Chen Xi picked up the kettle beside him, walked to the faucet and filled it up. Then, he began to water the various plants in the yard carefully.

The kettle is tilted, and the water falls evenly on each leaf like a drizzle, so that each potted plant is carefully cared for.

Lie down on the chair and replace the phone card.

"Hey, Xiao Ming, how's the company?"

Chen Xi called Xiao Ming, Matthew and others one by one.

Actually, he wanted to call Saori at first, but it seems a bit inconvenient now.

"Huh? You're back?" After finishing the call, Chen Xi got up from the recliner and saw that Zhao Lingshan had returned with a pile of plastic bags on the table.

"I saw you were on the phone just now, so I didn't bother you. Please sit down for a while, I'll go cook."

"You cook?"

"Why, didn't you doubt my cooking ability before?"

"..."

Seeing this, Zhao Lingshan rolled up her sleeves without hesitation, took out a new apron from the plastic bag next to her and put it on quickly.

Chen Xi looked at this series of actions and felt speechless.

He knew that Zhao Lingshan's competitive spirit had risen again. She always liked to show her abilities and advantages in all aspects.

However, Chen Xi didn't say much, but just stood quietly aside and watched what she would do next.

When he saw her take out the celery and shredded pork, he immediately realized that Zhao Lingshan was planning to make a dish of stir-fried celery and shredded pork.

However, the dish ultimately ended in failure.

The reason is that Zhao Lingshan did not realize the difference between Australian celery and domestic varieties.

The celery here is old and hard, and needs to be simmered in water for a while during the frying process to become tender and delicious.

Unfortunately, Zhao Lingshan didn't understand this.

When the dish came out of the pot, Chen Xi looked at the plate of fried celery and pork with dull color and poor taste, and couldn't help feeling a little regretful.

Zhao Lingshan tasted the celery and pork shreds she had cooked with anticipation, but the taste made her face darken instantly.

I realized that this dish was a complete failure. Not only did the celery taste as hard as chewing plastic, but it was also too salty to swallow. Too much salt was added during the cooking process, and it was not boiled in water. It was directly fried and served on the plate.

Zhao Lingshan was filled with regret. She picked up the plate without hesitation and dumped the failed dish of stir-fried celery and pork into the trash can.

This was the worst dish she had ever eaten in her life.

After throwing away the failed dish, Zhao Lingshan looked at Chen Xi beside her awkwardly, with an embarrassed expression on her face.

She knew that her performance just now was really bad, but she didn't want to embarrass herself in front of Chen Xi, so she quickly picked up the meat on the table and started to prepare it, trying to save some face.

However, seeing Zhao Lingshan frantically handling the meat dishes, obviously not proficient in cooking, Chen Xi couldn't help but smile. He walked over and said softly, "Let me do it."

"No, I must show off my cooking skills today."

"Haha, you've already demonstrated it."

"How dare you make fun of me!"

"Okay, just stand aside and watch. I'll do it."

Zhao Lingshan stood aside with a flushed face, then took off her apron and gently put it around Chen Xi.

It is said that men who can cook are the most handsome.

Looking at Chen Xi busy in the kitchen, she stood aside with her hands behind her back, one foot unconsciously drawing circles on the ground, her eyes full of admiration and appreciation.

"Let's eat."

An hour later, Chen Xi had prepared all the dishes. The table was filled with Jiangnan dishes that suited their tastes very well.

"Mm, delicious! I didn't know you could cook! Next time you're unemployed, come to my restaurant."

"You wish!" Chen Xi laughed and picked up a piece of meat for her.

"Am I stupid? I can't even cook. Is Saori's cooking good?" Zhao Lingshan lowered her head and asked in a low voice. She no longer looked like a young lady, but felt a little inferior.

"Everyone has their own strengths. She is good at cooking, but it seems that she is not as good as you in business." Chen Xi comforted.

"Yeah, that's true! I'm good at making money! My mom also praises me." Zhao Lingshan seemed to have regained her confidence and even felt motivated to eat.

"What time is your flight tomorrow?" "In the morning."

"Oh."

Zhao Lingshan's mood suddenly became depressed again when she thought that the other party was going back to Mo Village tomorrow.

"Don't be unhappy, I will come to see you when I have time."

"You said that~"

Seeing her strange expression, Chen Xi immediately reached out and touched her head.

"I feel like my parents are really getting divorced this time, and there's nothing I can do."

"We have no way to solve the parents' problems. We can only let them deal with it themselves."

When he thought about how his parents had secretly divorced without telling him, he felt complicated.

"Hey, do you think my dad is like your dad after his divorce and doesn't care about me anymore?"

"Um...isn't your mother here?"

After hearing what Zhao Lingshan said, Chen Xi could only comfort her. The situation in the previous life was just as she said. Zhao Kai didn't care about Zhao Lingshan after remarrying because his new wife gave birth to another son.

But Zhao Kai later divorced and had to live alone in Australia with his son. His relationship with Zhao Lingshan was not good and they rarely saw each other.

"Your parents are getting divorced, but I don't think you're sad at all."

"No way, I feel so miserable!"

Chen Xi told the truth that he had been feeling bad for many years, but it had been too long and he had become indifferent to it. Now that he was reborn, being depressed would not be good for doing things. His current goal was to develop himself and then defeat Chen Yifeng at the critical moment.

"Is it true that couples will get tired of each other after being together for too long? They used to have a good relationship." Zhao Lingshan tilted her head and poured the rice in the bowl with chopsticks.

"It is said that there is pain in three years and itch in seven years, and this is something that many couples will encounter."

"what are you thinking?"

"As for me, if I encounter such a thing in the future, I will try my best to maintain the marriage, for the sake of the children. If the other party insists on divorce, then I can't do anything."

"Chen Xi, I..."

Zhao Lingshan reached out and gently held Chen Xi's hand, her eyes full of tenderness. She opened her mouth, as if she wanted to say something, but finally chose to remain silent, lowered her head and continued to eat.

Chen Xi was thinking about Chen Yifeng and did not notice that something was wrong with Zhao Lingshan.

"You don't usually play games, what do you do?" After dinner, Zhao Lingshan was busy cleaning up the dishes while Chen Xi looked around the living room. He noticed that there were no game consoles or other entertainment equipment next to the TV.

He didn't know what Zhao Lingshan was busy with, and since she didn't have a boyfriend, she naturally wouldn't go on a date.

"Of course, I go shopping and have afternoon tea with friends! Sometimes I also participate in outdoor activities, such as camping and traveling."

"That's good. We are all entering old age."

Chen Xi smiled. It seemed that Zhao Lingshan used to do nothing but work and travel, and the rest was shopping.

"Now that I'm in college, my mom asked me to learn business, so I'm going to be very busy. If I can't do it by then, you have to help me."

"no problem."

Chen Xi smiled and made an OK gesture.

Late at night, Chen Xi finished taking a shower, put on Zhao Lingshan's bathrobe and walked out of the bathroom.

Under the other party's strong request, he had no choice but to sleep in the same bed with her tonight. Lying on the bed, Chen Xi picked up his mobile phone and started browsing.

At this time, Dongdong had returned to Mo Village and was telling him about his bizarre experience with the flight attendant via text message. Looking at Dongdong's aggrieved yet slightly humorous narration, he couldn't help but laugh out loud.

"What are you laughing at? Texting with your girlfriend?"

"No, roommate, haha. Uh..."

After taking a shower, Zhao Lingshan walked out of the misty bathroom.

Seeing Chen Xi lying on the bed, smiling like a fool, he jokingly asked him what he was smiling about.

Chen Xi turned around, with a smile still on his face, and explained to her.

However, when he turned his head, his eyes inadvertently met Zhao Lingshan who had just walked over.

She was wearing a black silk nightgown, the hem of the skirt fluttering gently, highlighting her graceful figure.

Chen Xi suddenly felt dry mouth and his heartbeat quickened. He quickly turned his head away, trying to calm down.

"Hmph~ I've seen your whole body, why are you embarrassed?" Zhao Lingshan snorted, dried her hair, and climbed onto the bed.

"It's late at night, could you please not dress so scary?" Chen Xi said shyly with a twitching mouth.

"You have a flight to catch tomorrow. You must be tired. Lie down and I'll give you a massage."

"Oh."

Chen Xi lay on the bed obediently.

"Take off your clothes."

"what?"

"Grown man, why are you hesitating? I've seen every part of you."

Under Zhao Lingshan's order, Chen Xi obediently took off his bathrobe and lay on the ground wearing only a pair of boxer briefs.

After a while, he felt a pair of small hands gently massaging his shoulders. I have to say that this massage was much better than before. Chen Xi squinted his eyes in comfort. He was really uncomfortable after sitting on the plane for so long.

"Chen Xi, Chen Xi~" Zhao Lingshan called his name softly, but the person on the bed had fallen into a deep sleep and did not respond.

She smiled and shook her head, then lowered her head gently and kissed Chen Xi lightly on the back.

Then, she carefully covered him with a blanket, fearing that she would wake him up. Finally, she hugged Chen Xi tightly, gradually closed her eyes, and fell asleep.

That night, the two of them slept in each other's arms, their breaths intertwined, forming a unique harmony and intimacy.

Although they didn't say any sweet words, this simple hug and companionship was worth a thousand words.

The next day, Xicun Airport.

"It's such an early flight, I told you not to see me off."

"Remember to come visit me often!"

Zhao Lingshan ignored what the other person said and gave him a big hug.

After a brief farewell, Chen Xi picked up his luggage and walked into the busy airport. He looked back at Zhao Lingshan who was standing there, and saw tears in her eyes, but she still smiled and waved to him.

Afternoon, Sihai Company.

The sunlight shines into the office area through the window, bringing a touch of warmth.

A man walked into the company building with a barely perceptible look of fatigue on his face.

He walked straight into the office and sat in the large boss chair. The tall back of the chair seemed to complement his aura.

His eyes swept over Xiao Ming and Dong Dong in front of him.

"What's going on? Tell me about it." Chen Xi looked at Xiao Ming and Dong Dong in front of him with a serious face.

"I don't know who I offended. Every few days, someone would smash the company's glass with stones. It has happened several times, and the police couldn't catch anyone." Xiao Ming said angrily.

"I think they are just too lazy to care. That person always comes to smash the glass at night or in the early morning. The Australian police are probably still drinking coffee and eating donuts in the police station at this time!" After experiencing the Richmond incident, Dongdong was very dissatisfied with the efficiency of the Australian police in handling cases.

"Aren't there cameras? Did they capture it?" Chen Xi frowned. He remembered that the company had several cameras.

"That bastard was very clever. He always avoided the cameras. I installed a few more, but he ended up smashing the cameras. The footage was useless anyway. The guy was wrapped up tightly. He was just a man."

"Were they sent by our competitors? Did they steal other people's business?"

"We don't have any here. Even if there is one in Richmond, we will just destroy the company there."

"Could it be Barnaby who did it?"

"Him? If you hadn't mentioned me, I would have forgotten about this person."

"I don't think so. I don't think Barnaby would do such a thing. For someone like him who works in a big company, it would be very unlucky if he was caught doing such a thing."

Chen Xi shook his head. This was not something that someone of Barnaby's character would do. This style of behavior was more like the methods used by those unscrupulous hooligans who roamed the streets.

"Do you still have the video? What did the police station say?" Chen Xi tapped the table with his fingers.

"Yes, they said they would deal with it, but there has been no news so far. There were police patrolling around here before, but they haven't been seen in the past few days." Xiao Ming turned on the computer and played a surveillance video.

A figure soon appeared on the computer screen. It was a man wearing a baseball cap, a mask and sunglasses.

He lowered his head and wrapped himself tightly, making his face completely unrecognizable.

Because he was dressed so tightly, it was hard to tell if he was Asian or foreign. However, judging from his body shape and some subtle movements, Chen Xi guessed that he was most likely Asian.

This man is very cunning. He is dressed completely differently every time he appears here, obviously to avoid being recognized.

(End of this chapter)