The Tycoon's Enchanted Mermaid-Chapter 177 - : Reap What You Sow

Chapter 177 -177: Reap What You Sow

Entering the small kitchen, the chef clad in a white uniform handed Ah Da a small dish of exquisite food and laughed in a foreign language, saying, “Oh, beautiful girl.”

Ah Da thanked him, and the chef gestured for her to try it.

In the porcelain dish was a small piece of meat fried to a golden brown, under which was a creamy white thick soup. Ah Da took a small spoonful to taste. The flavor was as she expected, with the sweetness of honey at first, followed by a rich meaty aroma, perfectly cooked.

Ah Da did not like raw food, especially undercooked beef, as she always felt it had an indescribable gamey taste.

“Delicious.”

Ah Da nodded, generously offering praise, which pleased the chef greatly; he continued to serve food in very small portions.

After a round of dining, Ah Da finished with some juice, and before leaving, she didn’t forget to pick up a cup of mango pudding from the dessert section. She remembered there was a beige table on the deck, perfectly placed for her to enjoy the delicious food while admiring the stunning view of the Cangjiang river.

She took a photo with her phone and sent it to Bronze Sword, who replied with a thumbs-up and sent a voice message saying she was rehearsing for a variety show and was almost exhausted after several hours.

Ah Da typed, “What time will you be done with work? Should I have someone pick you up to relax?”

Su Qingtong replied, “I guess around ten, never mind, I’ll just want to lie down dead tired after I’m done. You have fun.”

“Then take care,” Ah Da sent the message, and Su Qingtong did not reply—probably too busy.

Exiting WeChat, Ah Da planned to check Weibo for fan updates when suddenly she noticed a figure on the table surface.

Ah Da looked up to find Li Xue with bandages around her forehead, swollen eyes, and a cleaned, bloodless face that made her skin look excessively pale.

“Are you okay?”

Ah Da stood up to help her, but Li Xue suddenly recoiled a bit, her expression tense, and with a trembling voice, she said, “No need, thank you, I can manage on my own.”

She slowly sat down with the help of the railings, and from her movements, Ah Da guessed that not only her head was hurt—her waist and legs must be injured as well since her legs trembled as she sat.

She must be in pain.

Sitting face to face, as Ah Da saw her continuously looking down, she couldn’t help asking, “Are you alright? If it’s really unbearable, I can ask them to dock and call an ambulance for you.”

Hearing this, Li Xue abruptly looked up and waved her hand in refusal, “No need to trouble, I don’t need to see a doctor.”

Seeing her so resistant, Ah Da didn’t say more and just gestured for the staff to bring her a drink.

“What would you like to drink?”

Li Xue fiddled with her fingers, her voice hoarse, “Just any cup of alcohol will do, thank you.”

She wanted to drink despite her injuries, probably driven by emotions. The staff, unsure, looked at Ah Da, who nodded, “Let her have what she wants, you decide.”

The staff nodded and turned to walk away.

Li Xue quietly watched the young and beautiful girl across her. Whether their initial meeting at the museum or on this luxurious private yacht, she seemed so pure and clean—clearly protected well by her family and loved ones from a young age.

“What’s wrong?” Ah Da, noticing Li Xue staring at her, couldn’t help but ask.

Li Xue lowered her eyelids, hands clenched tightly, “Just now… thank you for saving me.”

Ah Da blinked, spoon in hand, and softly said, “No need to thank me, I’m just glad you’re alright.”

As the voice fell, the two fell back into silence.

“My name is Li Xue.”

Ah Da hesitated for a moment, then introduced herself.

Li Xue looked at her for a long while and couldn’t help but ask, “Miss Su, aren’t you curious why I am here?”

Su Qingdai definitely recognized her from the surprised look she had when she entered the door. Li Xue knew she remembered her.

An encounter at the Kyoto Museum.

Initially, she thought she would meet her again in the entertainment or live broadcasting circles since her external conditions were exceptionally superior, be it her figure or appearance, it was as if she was fed by the heavens themselves.

So many people dream and spend huge amounts on cosmetic surgery to have the perfect face that she naturally possessed, effortlessly flawless.

Li Xue particularly remembered how the company’s boss and other entertainment companies inquired about her, but unexpectedly, she had no plans of joining the entertainment industry, and even her online videos were deleted.

Only today did Li Xue understand that she did not need to struggle in any circle; she was already at the pinnacle.

In fact, before Su Qingdai entered, the various bosses and young masters in the main hall had already been sitting upright, secretly discussing. Li Xue did not know who this ‘Third Young Master’ they mentioned was, but from their expressions, it was clear that he was an influential figure, superior to them.

Even someone like Feng He, who wielded great influence in the entertainment industry, could not get a word in. Li Xue was painfully aware that she was not even considered a “person” on this yacht.

She came here with a determined resolve, but seeing Su Qingdai, the embarrassment and shame of being recognized by someone she knew broke down the courage she had built with great difficulty. She dared not look at her, afraid of seeing disdain in her eyes.

They were people from two different worlds; it was as if they didn’t know each other, as if they hadn’t seen anything.

However, unexpectedly, in the end, it was Su Qingdai who stepped forward to save her. Li Xue’s feelings were complicated. Feng He did not regard her as a person at all. If Su Qingdai had not saved her, she might have been left dead or disabled.

“I’m curious, I want to know, have you encountered any difficulties? If you’re willing to talk about it, that’s fine. If not, it’s also alright.”

Since she started the conversation, Ah Da was straightforward; she had been curious about what forced her to come here. She clearly disliked the fat man, forcing a smile the entire time.

Li Xue managed a bitter smile, “It’s not about being willing or not, actually, I just feel suffocated keeping it inside. I came here to talk to you; otherwise, given my former pride, I would likely hide away because I’d be afraid of being ridiculed by you.”

Ah Da handed her a small packet of tissues, “I won’t ridicule you. I think you must have your unavoidable reasons.”

Qin Yu was right, everyone here had their own considerations, and if they felt it was worth it, that was good enough.

Li Xue suddenly could not hold back, and tears fell. She took the tissues and pressed them against her eyes. After a while, she wiped her tears in a few strokes and lifted her head to take a deep breath, suppressing her emotions.

Her bluish-purple lips slightly lifted, revealing a faint smile laden with deep self-mockery.

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“The reason is probably that I brought this upon myself. The man I was with just now is the boss of Huayi Entertainment, named Feng He, a well-known second-generation in the circle. At the height of my popularity, he pursued me, and I coldly refused him.”

“Last week, he told me that if I stayed with him for a month, he would be willing to give Zhou Zhixiang a chance, help him pay a hefty penalty fee, and return to the entertainment industry.”

“Oh, I forgot to mention, Zhou Zhixiang, he’s my boyfriend, the father of my daughter. He was previously an actor on the rise in his career, but recently he faced a ban, with sponsors and the company wanting to terminate contracts with him. He could not afford the penalty fees, and crying, he begged me, and in a moment of weakness, I agreed.”

As Ah Da listened, her brows furrowed tighter, and she could not help but speak up, “Do you know why Zhou Zhixiang was banned? He’s been unfaithful to you.”

Li Xue leaned back in her chair, looking at the dark currents under the night sky and chuckled lowly: “I know, I know he has many women by his side; I’ve always known. The ban was because of Shi Mingfang, one of his girlfriends.”