Lobster, king crab, top-grade salmon…
As Fu Xiaohao and the others sat down, without needing to speak or move to get food from outside, all sorts of top-tier delicacies were continuously served to their table.
By the time their table was filled, the manager who had led them there walked over and said, "Mr. Fu, I will be waiting outside for any instructions. Please don't hesitate to call me if you need anything."
After speaking, without waiting for Fu Xiaohao to say anything, he bowed slightly and left the private room.
"Is our buffet meal a bit too extravagant?"
"There's something wrong with what you're saying. Buffets are meant for you to get your own food, but we sat down and the table was already full. This is a bit too much."
"Yeah, not only is the table full of good stuff, but they also temporarily set up a private room for us. Brother Hao, honestly tell us, is this hot spring resort your family's?"
Looking at the table full of delicacies in front of them, everyone couldn't help but whisper amongst themselves.
Fu Xiaohao smiled upon hearing this and said nothing.
At this moment, Miao Tao, who was beside him, spoke up, "After a day of activity, my stomach has been growling for a long time. With so much good food, I won't stand on ceremony."
With that, he picked up a lobster from in front of him and placed it on his plate.
The others were also feeling hungry by now. With Miao Tao's lead, everyone started to help themselves.
Soon, no one bothered to ask Fu Xiaohao what was going on; they were all eating with smiles on their faces.
"This shell is a bit hard, let me help you with that."
"Here, here, I'll pour you a drink."
"You want something vegetarian? Okay, I'll have them arrange it right away."
Having confirmed Fu Xiaohao's intentions, Miao Tao deliberately arranged him next to Liu Shishi while they were eating.
At first, everyone didn't think much of it, but as Fu Xiaohao repeatedly showed his attentiveness, everyone started to notice something.
"Brother Hao, this king crab leg is too hard, can you help me break it?"
"Brother Hao, I want some soup to aid digestion, can you have someone cook some for me?"
Jiang Mengmeng and Qiao Yi were the first to 'attack', while Li Yutong sat by with a gentle smile.
Fu Xiaohao felt that his actions were a bit too solicitous after being spoken to by the two of them, and he immediately felt a little embarrassed.
Just as he was wondering how to handle the situation, Miao Tao stood up again.
"Come, let's all raise our glasses for a toast, to celebrate the fate that has brought us all together here."
Miao Tao was also very skillful with his words, and with a single sentence, he diverted everyone's attention.
As he raised his glass and stood up, the others responded.
"Cheers."
"Cheers."
"Cheers to us all."
Everyone raised their glasses.
With Miao Tao's interjection, Jiang Mengmeng and the other two had already forgotten about their plan to tease Fu Xiaohao.
Finally relieved, Fu Xiaohao quietly said thank you to Miao Tao beside him.
Miao Tao winked and said, "Just don't forget my matchmaker's red envelope later."
Upon hearing this, Fu Xiaohao subconsciously turned to look at Liu Shishi, afraid she would hear Miao Tao's words. However, Liu Shishi was currently leaning her head towards Jiang Mengmeng, who was sitting next to her, chatting and completely oblivious to Fu Xiaohao and Miao Tao.
Turning back, Fu Xiaohao saw Miao Tao laughing heartily, clearly amused by his guilty conscience.
"I'm full, so full, I can't eat another bite."
"It's your fault, I was planning to go on a diet, but seeing you eat so heartily, I couldn't resist."
"That's a bit too much, you ate so much yourself and you're blaming it on someone else."
"Alright, alright, it's getting late, and we haven't gone to the hot springs yet."
Everyone was almost done eating. Fu Xiaohao called the manager in and whispered a few words to him. The latter nodded and then withdrew.
"That, I just spoke to the manager and asked him to add some warmth to the hot springs in your courtyard. By the time you walk back slowly, it should be just right."
Fu Xiaohao said with a smile.
Upon hearing this, the women all expressed their thanks.
Then, they all stood up and walked outside together.
"Alright, we'll see you off here. Brother Hao and I are going back. See you tomorrow."
"See you tomorrow, ladies."
After escorting Liu Shishi and the others to the entrance of the courtyard where they were staying, Miao Tao and Fu Xiaohao stopped and did not go further.
After a brief farewell, the two turned and left.
Back in their rooms, after resting for a while, they each went to their respective rooms to change into swimsuits and prepare for the hot springs.
"Wow, Qiao Yi, you actually bought a three-piece! That's amazing."
Qiao Yi was wearing a black three-piece swimsuit, paired with her well-proportioned limbs and flat abdomen from long-term training, making her look incredibly sexy and charming.
As for Li Yutong and Jiang Mengmeng, they were both wearing more modest one-piece swimsuits.
"I really admire you two. You're wearing these 'auntie' swimsuits. There's no one else here, am I going to eat you or something?"
Qiao Yi looked at the swimsuits her two friends were wearing and slapped her forehead with her hand, looking helpless.
Before the two could speak, Liu Shishi, having changed into her swimsuit, walked out of the room.
"Wow."
"Shishi, you're too beautiful."
"Beautiful is just one word."
Liu Shishi was also wearing a one-piece swimsuit, but her full figure, combined with her skin that was almost glowing white, and her unparalleled beauty, made her three female friends stare in awe and let out exclamations.
Liu Shishi was a little embarrassed by their exclamations, and her face turned slightly flushed.
"Qiao Yi, Shishi is also wearing a one-piece swimsuit, why didn't you say anything?"
After admiring Liu Shishi's perfect figure, Jiang Mengmeng pointed to Liu Shishi's swimsuit, which was the same style as hers, and asked.
Qiao Yi scoffed, "Mengmeng, aren't you asking for trouble? Shishi is on a completely different level than us. Even if she wore a torn cotton jacket, she would be more eye-catching than us in international designer brands."
"Yeah, comparing people makes you want to die. When I see Shishi, I immediately think of that saying."
Li Yutong couldn't help but agree.
Jiang Mengmeng looked at Liu Shishi, then at herself, and finally had to admit that even though she was wearing the same style of swimsuit as Liu Shishi, the visual impact was vastly different.
It truly proved Li Yutong's words: comparing people makes you want to die.
"What do you all mean? Are you going to tease friends you've known for so many years? We're here to soak in the hot springs, not to chat idly."
With that, Liu Shishi took the lead and walked towards the outdoor hot spring pool.
Otherwise, if they continued to stand there, who knew what else the other three would say.
"Yeah, what are we standing here for? Let's go soak in the hot springs quickly."
Seeing that Liu Shishi had already walked out the door, the other three finally reacted and rushed after her in a frenzy.