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Published at 12th of July 2023 06:56:03 AM


Chapter 234.2

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In the live broadcast room.

[Seeing this, I have a question: Is it possible that also the toilet paper is made of silk?]

[Um… Although I know it’s just a movie, it’s incredibly unscientific.]

[Let me ask, is it more comfortable to wipe with silk than with paper towels? Do you feel comfortable using silk instead of paper towels?]

[Ah, on this matter, I think it purely comes down to money. As for your first question, I suggest you ask God Xin directly, okay?]

[How many heads do you think I have?]

[God Xin seems approachable, so he might tell you.]

[I’m not afraid of God Xin, I’m afraid of being beaten to death by the big boss.]

[Congratulations, you’ve learned to avoid risks.]

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“Oh my god, they threw away the silk! I have a piece as delicate as a cicada’s wing, and I’ve been taking good care of it, hanging it in my closet. I fear it might be nibbled by insects and mothballs. And I can only wear that dress when I feel it’s a really high class event. Which woman wouldn’t be proud to own such precious silk from the East? I only have one, and it has become the envy of countless women, yet this resort treats silk like a disposable tissue. My god, today I’ve realized that my previous thirty years have been wasted.”

Philanthropist Mrs. Aisli clutched the unused silk with trembling fingers, her widened eyes reflecting her shaken perception of the world.

Others were no better off.

Bai Lixin secretly glanced at the crowd, and his gaze fell on Mrs. Richard, the wife of the painter and investor.

She sat across from him in a reserved and dignified manner, her hands gently placed on the table, covered in silky white gloves. Her demeanor remained calm.

Even here, she had no intention of removing her veil. The black fabric covered most of her face, revealing only the smooth and delicate tip of her chin and a pair of thin red lips.

Based on Mrs. Richard’s behavior, she seemed uninterested in the wealth surrounding them. Among the dozen or so people present, even the elderly couple who had experienced the test of time were gradually falling into its allure.

Regarding the three of them, there wasn’t much to say. First and foremost, they didn’t place much value on the items in these movies, and even if they did, they couldn’t take them out, so there was nothing to desire.

Especially Bai Lixin, unlike the others, he felt physically sick when he saw things like diamond crystals.

Don’t ask why, the phrase “Welcome to the Eternal Diamond Mountain” is enough.

As if sensing Bai Lixin’s gaze, the mysterious Mrs. Richard raised her veil slightly, and her beautiful lips curved up immediately.

There was a hint of mystery combined with charm.

Bai Lixin was momentarily taken aback, then naturally lowered his eyes.

The tableware in front of them was made of diamonds. With such a foundation, it was estimated that everyone would enjoy the food, even if it was something as ordinary as dirt.

However, Eden Resort did not make such an ecstatic turn. The exquisite dishes were served one by one and delivered to everyone.

The tour guide, Thomas, didn’t sit at the dining table but instead stood and looked at the crowd with a smile. “Dear guests, here are the exquisite dishes prepared for you tonight. Please enjoy your meal.” Just as he finished speaking, the eldest daughter interrupted.

With a gold knife and fork in hand, she knocked on the plate, her eyes filled with greed. “Guide, are these dishes all we get? They hardly satisfy my appetite. Is there more?”

The tour guide was momentarily stunned but quickly regained a professional smile. “I’m truly sorry, guests. It is our resort’s basic etiquette to provide you with delicious food and satisfy your hunger. However, since today is the first day and considering your tiring journey, only this amount of food was prepared. But rest assured, starting tomorrow, you can eat to your heart’s content.”

“But now that the food has arrived, please enjoy what is in front of you to the fullest.” The eldest daughter heard this and could no longer control her salivating taste buds. She began to eat directly.

Her eating manners were not unseemly; she still remembered that she came from a wealthy family. However, she ate rapidly.

The knife and fork made a clinking sound as they struck the dinner plate: the sound of money. Seeing this, others gradually lost themselves in the food.

Seeing their expressions immersed in the experience, it was unclear if they were truly enjoying the food or merely relishing the unique sound of gold and diamonds colliding.

Hongyue glanced at Bai Lixin. The three of them hadn’t eaten much. They had experienced food assimilation before, such as the “undead copy” that Bai Lixin had once endured. To be safe, they simply ate a small amount to ensure they consumed and replenished what was necessary, not touching the other dishes.

The eldest daughter was sitting not far from the group, and upon seeing the three of them put down their knives and forks after eating a small portion, she asked, “Aren’t you hungry?”

Bai Lixin nodded, “Well, the three of us have a small appetite and are full.”

The eldest daughter greedily stared at the barely touched food in front of them. “Since you can’t eat anymore, can you give it to me?” The three exchanged glances and quickly pushed all the food toward the eldest daughter.

Her eyes lit up upon seeing this. She didn’t even have time to say “thank you” before starting the next round of her gluttonous feast.

“Hehe,” an elegant laugh softly sounded from the opposite side, “little sister, do you have such a good appetite?”

Mrs. Richard gently pushed her meal in front of her and said, “I’ll give you mine too.”

The dining table was so large that Mrs. Richard had to stand up to push the food across.

Seeing this, the eldest daughter quickly stuffed a mouthful of beef into her mouth, stood up quickly, and pulled the untouched food in front of Mrs. Richard with both hands, as if she was afraid that others would snatch it away.

It wasn’t until Mrs. Richard stood up that Bai Lixin realized how tall she was.

From the moment the bus stopped, Mr. Richard had carried Mrs. Richard. She either sat in the wheelchair provided or was carried by Mr. Richard when the steps were inconvenient.

Because Mrs. Richard had been sitting all the time, and her long skirt hid her legs, he had no idea that she was so tall.

His guess was that she was about 1.9 meters tall.

As if aware of the surprised gazes of several people, Mrs. Richard smiled gracefully and said, “Due to a serious illness, my legs and feet were injured, and I couldn’t walk. But I can still stand up. In fact, I am the same as everyone else. You shouldn’t look down on me or pity me because of my illness.”

Mr. Nick stared at Mrs. Richard and quickly replied, “What a poor child. I feel sorry to hear about your illness. How could I look down on you? Richard, you have to take good care of your wife. You are her only support now.”

Mr. Richard smiled politely and said, “Of course, it’s my responsibility.”

But the observant Bai Lixin noticed that Richard’s smile seemed forced.

It seems that he was not the only one who noticed this. Mr. Nick immediately looked greedily at Mrs. Richard and said, “Poor child, if you have any difficulties, just come to me. I will definitely spare no effort to help you. It’s like helping my own daughter.”

Mrs. Richard simply smiled and responded with silence. She acted as if everything had nothing to do with her, detached from the situation.

Mr. Nick didn’t get a response, but he didn’t get angry, and tightly clenched Mrs. Nick’s hand.

The eldest daughter ate happily, while the younger daughter ate humbly.

Although they were both Mr. Nick’s children, they are completely opposite in character.

The eldest daughter was plump and strong, while the younger daughter was so thin that she appeared almost anemic.

The eldest daughter was bold and arrogant, while the younger daughter was humble and cowardly.

A person’s character has a lot to do with their position in the family. Judging from their behavior, it was obvious that Mr. Nick favored the eldest daughter more.

The young girl was about to reach out for the beef with a knife and fork when the man beside her suddenly slapped her arm hard.

The youngest daughter immediately recoiled like a cat and pulled back her arms, looking flatteringly at her husband.

As she withdrew her hands, Bai Lixin caught a glimpse of the blue bruises on her arm.

The younger son-in-law said, “How many times have I told you that eating too much beef is bad for your stomach? Why are you disobedient?”

The younger daughter flinched and said, “Husband, I’m sorry. I know I was wrong. Please forgive me this time.”

“Huh,” the younger son-in-law’s voice was filled with disgust, “Remember, it’s only this time, and this is not an example.”

“Look at your pitiful appearance. If it weren’t for me, who would want you? Even the stones on the ground outside are smoother than your skin. Look at your body, so frail. It gets cold at night, and you don’t have any appeal. No wonder father-in-law likes your sister and doesn’t like you.”

“But even if you’re so inadequate, I still love you. I will always hold you in the palm of my hand and help you get rid of all bad habits. Hey, what would you do without me?”

The girl huddled her shoulders and humbly said, “My dear, I know you’re doing it for my own good. I’ll be obedient and never make you angry.” It was hard to tell the difference in her facial features when she relaxed and when she didn’t.

The eldest son-in-law sat obediently beside her, not talking much and not eating much either. His meal was also taken away by the eldest daughter.

As for Mrs. Nick, she always inadvertently tapped the tableware in her hand while eating, seemingly obsessed with the sound of gold hitting diamonds.

The philanthropists Aisli and his wife were sitting across from Mrs. Nick, making the same movements. However, they tapped their tableware more naturally and generously.

According to Western dining etiquette, it is considered elegant when the knife touches the plate without making a sound.

The two of them didn’t seem to care about dining etiquette at all. They almost had a four-hand combo, enjoying themselves.

Bai Lixin’s attention shifted to the director and actors in the group.

Even after they finished eating, they still held their backpacks tightly in their arms.

Bai Lixin couldn’t tell if it was his imagination, but he thought he saw one of the backpacks move.

They were also very cautious while eating, looking around from time to time with flickering eyes, as if they expected some danger to attack if they weren’t careful.

After observing them for a few seconds, Bai Lixin confirmed that what he saw wasn’t an illusion—the backpack was really moving on its own.

His eyes then moved to the two elderly individuals who were having their meal. The old gentleman seemed to be in poor health as he took a few mouthfuls and then leaned on his wife’s shoulder, panting.

Each character in the group seemed to have a secret.

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In the live broadcast room:

[Who gave that little son-in-law confidence? He’s so ugly that he should be considered a treasure, yet he has the nerve to criticize his younger daughter? Isn’t the youngest daughter better looking than him in every way?]

[Isn’t this the most blatant form of PUA? Constantly suppressing the other person and destroying their self-confidence. It’s disgusting. His behavior tramples on his wife’s self-esteem.]

[Looking at the youngest daughter’s demeanor, it seems she’s become accustomed to it.]

[Don’t just focus on the youngest daughter. I think this family is a mess, and the eldest daughter is the most terrifying, right? Her eating style and appetite go beyond having a big appetite; it’s overeating.]

[Mr. Nick is also quite disgusting to me. He keeps glancing at those beautiful young ladies and guys, even though he has a beautiful young wife by his side.]

[Hey, you should know that in the eyes of some arrogant men, domestic flowers are never as fragrant as wild flowers, and buying is never as exciting as stealing.]

[I was a little surprised by Mrs. Richard. She’s quite tall, and even though her face was partially hidden, the exposed part looked beautiful. She must be as stunning as Sister Hongyue.]

[That old couple is also lovely. The husband leans on his wife’s shoulder when he was tired. It’s heartwarming to hold hands and grow old together. I hope they don’t face any reversals.]

[There must be something wrong with the charitable couple. I am declaring it today. Something is bound to happen to them! They’re definitely up to no good! They dress so glamorously, they must be using charity to launder money and build a false reputation. I despise people like them the most. They want money, fame, and all the good things without any effort. Bah!]

[Brother, calm down. You seem agitated, and the group of four is quite peculiar. It’s been a weird trip from the start.]

[Forget it, let’s continue watching.]

———————

Bai Lixin was hardly idle throughout the meal. He was not only observing these people but also searching for the so-called “observer.”

But after looking around, he found nothing.

Finally, the eldest daughter had her fill and let out a contented burp, signaling the end of the “pleasant” meal.

The tour guide still wore a fake smile on his face and said, “Guests, Eden Resort is truly vast, and I can see that you’re all adventurous people. In order to provide you with a more comprehensive experience of the resort, tomorrow will be a free day.”

“From the moment the first rays of sunlight enter the room in the morning, you are free to explore all the rooms inside this palace-like building, except for the innermost golden room on the third floor,” Thomas emphasized the rules once again. “Breakfast and lunch will be delivered to your rooms, but dinner will be served in the dining hall, where everyone can gather.”

With a 90-degree bow, the tour guide concluded the first day, saying, “Dear guests, your luggage has been delivered to your respective room doors. It is now nightfall, so please rest early.”

As they were going upstairs, Bai Lixin was walking when Richard leaned over with Mrs. Richard.

“Mr. Bai Lixin,” Richard greeted, “may I ask if you are in Room 204?”

Bai Lixin glanced at the two of them indifferently.

Richard explained, “When they were handing out the keys, I was right behind you. I didn’t mean to intrude; it was just an accidental glimpse.”

Bai Lixin replied, “No problem. Is there something you need?”

Richard gently pulled Mrs. Richard closer to him and said, “My wife’s room is 203, conveniently next to yours. I hope that if she needs anything, you could assist her.”

After speaking, Richard pulled Mrs. Richard closer to him again.

Hmm, she looks quite heavy.

After all, she’s 1.9 meters tall.

The black veil seemed welded to her head, still firmly shielding Mrs. Richard’s face.

Bai Lixin appraised the two of them and said, “It’s possible, but wouldn’t it be more convenient for you to stay together? The guide also mentioned that you can share a room.”

Richard smiled awkwardly and held the unstable Mrs. Richard once again. “It’s our habit to sleep separately since we got married.”

Bai Lixin asked, “Where are you staying?”

Richard replied, “I’m in Room 303. If you have any questions, feel free to approach me.”

The third floor happened to be where the golden room was located. Bai Lixin suggested, “How about I switch rooms with you?”

“It seems we can’t switch rooms. The guide only mentioned allowing others to enter, not room exchanges. It’s really troublesome for you. But my wife is very gentle,” Richard gasped for breath and continued, still holding Mrs. Richard, “Once you spend time with her, you’ll come to like her.”

Bai Lixin agreed, “Very well.”

There were still many stairs ahead, and Bai Lixin frowned slightly at Richard, who was panting heavily. “How about I help you carry her for a while?”

Richard hesitated, “That wouldn’t be appropriate…”

Before he could finish speaking, Mrs. Richard, like a plastic doll in Richard’s arms, slowly reached out her hand.

With an elegant and light laughter, her lips formed a charming curve. “Thank you very much, Mr. Bai Lixin.”

Her voice was melodious, with a subtle texture of sandpaper, and had a magnetic quality.

Ignoring whether Bai Lixin was prepared or not, Richard immediately placed Mrs. Richard in his arms and said with relief, “Since my wife insists, I shall obey!”

A heavy weight suddenly fell into Bai Lixin’s arms, and he subconsciously held the woman’s back and waist: “…”

Miss, even though you’re tall, perhaps you should consider losing some weight?





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