Movie/TV series: Starting with Ode to Joy, I opened my own private kitchen.

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Andy gently bit his lip, thinking to himself, "Su Chang seems to have changed, but he can't quite put his finger on what's different."

Xu Li smiled as she looked at Su Chang, her eyes sparkling with admiration. She felt that Su Chang was becoming more and more charming.

Guan Juer sat quietly to the side, her heart filled with complex emotions. She didn't know whether she should take her relationship with Su Chang to the next level. After all, she was the only one in the entire villa who wasn't in that kind of relationship with Su Chang. No, now Chen Nanxing had to be added to the mix.

The decaptors chattered excitedly, not caring what decisions Su Chang made; their only responsibility was to protect him.

After Su Chang finished thinking, he noticed that everyone's gazes kept glancing at him, and he shook his head and smiled wryly, realizing that he hadn't been thinking about the problem at the right time.

He composed himself and said to Jiang Lai, "I'll be at home most of the time before the New Year, and I'll go to the company occasionally. I'll invite a few more people over for the New Year so we can have a family reunion. As for the party, just let me know when you and my sister have decided, and I'll attend."

Jiang Lai nodded and replied gently, "Okay, I understand."

At this moment, Xu Li, like a lively little rabbit, hopped and skipped over to Su Chang, hugged his arm tightly, and said in a coquettish voice, "Su, who will you invite over for the New Year? Tell me first."

Su Chang looked at Xu Li, a mischievous smile playing on his lips. He chuckled inwardly; this Xu Li was always so quirky and unpredictable, the most unconventional of all the women he'd had before. But thankfully, she was there, making the harem so harmonious.

He deliberately kept everyone in suspense, saying, "Want to know?"

Xu Li nodded immediately, like a chick pecking at rice. The other girls next to her also looked at Su Chang curiously, waiting for his answer.

Seeing this, Su Chang felt even more smug. He grinned mischievously and said, "You can want to know, but you only need to agree to one condition."

"What are the conditions? Tell us, and we'll agree." Jiang Lai asked without hesitation. Andy tried to stop her, but it was too late. She had a feeling that Su Chang had some bad intentions.

"Really? Okay then, you guys can play games with me tonight." Su Chang deliberately raised his eyebrows, his expression clearly not very serious.

"Pah! You bad thing." Jiang Lai slapped him lightly, then turned her head away, a slight blush rising on her cheeks.

Guan Juer lowered her head shyly, not daring to look at Su Chang. Her fingers twisted nervously together, and her heart pounded like a rabbit's.

Xu Hongdou ignored him completely, after all, she and he didn't have any real relationship yet.

As for Chen Nanxing, who was eager to try, she was stopped by Xu Hongdou. Although Chen Nanxing was somewhat unwilling, she had no choice but to give up.

Xu Li and Andy didn't care at all, since it wasn't the first time anyway.

Xu Li urged, "Alright, hurry up and tell me, who are they?"

Su Chang thought for a moment, then deliberately teased them, saying, "I'll tell you when I get back to my room tonight. I'll tell whoever comes." A sly glint appeared in his eyes as he thought: If I tell you now and you don't come tonight, won't I be at a disadvantage? Going home alone in an empty room wouldn't be appropriate.

That evening, Andy, Jiang Lai, and Xu Li led a somewhat shy Guan Juer into the room. Su Chang, lying on the bed, looked surprised to see Guan Juer enter as well.

"Guan Guan, have you thought it through?" Su Chang asked, her voice tinged with uncertainty.

Guan Juer gently shook her head, then nodded firmly. Her eyes shone with sincerity and determination as she softly said, "Brother Su Chang, I like you, but I'm not sure if my parents will agree to us being together like this. But I'm willing to give you my most precious thing."

Looking at Guan Juer's sincere and determined face, Su Chang felt a surge of tenderness in his heart. He stepped forward, gently embraced Guan Juer, and whispered, "Guan Guan, don't force yourself. Even if you're going to hand her over to me, it can't be today, okay? Silly girl, go back now."

Xu Li then came over with a mischievous smile on her face and said, "No way! Let Guan Guan stay here. She can't do *that* today, but it's good for her to observe. She'll have to go through this kind of situation eventually when she enters the family."

Su Chang looked at Xu Li speechlessly, inwardly admiring her boldness and directness. However, his gaze still turned to Guan Juer, hoping she could make the decision herself.

Guan Juer didn't speak, but her eyes revealed a hint of determination and resolve. She walked straight to the sofa by the bed and sat down, her face flushed with embarrassment, as if conveying her attitude to Su Chang.

As Su Chang watched Guan Juer's actions, his concerns gradually dissipated. He took a deep breath and then charged directly at the three women, engaging in a passionate battle.

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Then came the paid phase; readers can use their imaginations to fill in the blanks!

The next morning, Su Chang arrived early at Song Nuan's apartment building. He sat quietly in the car, glancing at the apartment entrance from time to time, his heart filled with anticipation.

Before long, Song Nuan and Zhou Gege walked out arm in arm. Seeing this, Su Chang quickly rolled down the car window and called out to the two of them, "Nuan Nuan!"

Hearing the shout, Song Nuan stopped and looked in the direction of the sound. When she saw it was Su Chang, a happy smile instantly appeared on her face. She then let go of Zhou Gege's hand and ran to Su Chang's car.

"Brother Su Chang," Song Nuan called softly, her voice tinged with sweetness.

At this moment, Zhou Gege also came over. Although she was a little surprised that Su Chang had come, she still greeted him politely: "Good morning, Mr. Su!"

Su Chang and Zhou Gege nodded to each other, then turned their attention back to Song Nuan and said gently, "Nuan Nuan, don't stay there, get in the car, I'll take you to work."

"Huh?" Song Nuan looked at Su Chang with surprise, feeling both delighted and hesitant. She glanced at Zhou Gege and then whispered, "Brother Su Chang, isn't this a bit inappropriate?"

....... ....

Su Chang waved his hand dismissively and said with a smile, "What's wrong with that? Get in the car, I have something to tell you."

Song Nuan hesitated for a moment, but finally agreed with great joy.

"OK then!"

She feigned a reluctant expression, opened the car door, and sat in the passenger seat. Zhou Gege followed suit and sat in the back.

After the two got into the car, Su Chang drove towards the company. On the way, Song Nuan asked cautiously, "Brother Su Chang, why did you come to pick me up?"

Su Chang gave her a doting look and said softly, "I went to Kyoto a while ago and just got back yesterday, so of course I came to see you today."

Upon hearing this, Song Nuan's face lit up with a happy smile, and she replied softly, "I see, thank you! Brother Su Chang."

Su Chang affectionately patted Song Nuan's head with his right hand and said with a smile, "Nuan Nuan, do you have to be so polite with me?"

Then, Su Chang changed the subject and asked, "By the way, Nuan Nuan, what's your decision about what I mentioned to you before?"

Song Nuan glanced at Zhou Gege in the back row, then at Su Chang, and whispered, "Brother Su Chang, let's skip it before the New Year. Moving is too much trouble."

Su Chang understood that Song Nuan's rejection was probably because of Zhou Gege. He smiled helplessly and asked Zhou Gege directly, "Zhou Gege, I want to get Nuan Nuan a better house. Why don't you move in with her?"

Zhou Gege paused for a moment, then looked at Song Nuan and replied with a smile, "Sure, as long as Song Nuan is willing, of course I have no problem."

Song Nuan was conflicted. She was a rather independent person and didn't want to trouble Su Chang too much, so she hadn't told Zhou Gege that Su Chang had arranged the rooms for them. Instead, she said she wanted to move to a more upscale neighborhood, but Zhou Gege promptly refused because the rent was too high.

Now that Zhou Gege had agreed, Song Nuan knew she couldn't refuse. She nodded and said, "Okay then, thank you, Brother Su Chang."

When Su Chang heard Song Nuan agree, a satisfied smile appeared on his face. He continued to ask, "Nuan Nuan, are you going home for the New Year?"

Song Nuan smiled and replied, "Of course I'll go back! I miss my parents so much; it's been almost half a year since I last saw them." The corners of her mouth unconsciously turned up, and her eyes sparkled with longing, as if she could already see her parents' warm smiles.

Su Chang thought about it and felt it was a good idea. He figured Song Nuan wouldn't accept it if he brought her back to the villa now, so he simply said, "Okay, I'll see you off when you leave, and please give my aunt and uncle some gifts while you're at it."

Chapter 125 Dealing with High Temperatures and Cold

A sweet feeling welled up in Song Nuan's heart. She did not refuse, but said gently, "Okay, Brother Su Chang."

She knew that Su Chang was her boyfriend, and the fact that he gave her parents gifts showed how much he cared about her. How could she refuse such a gesture?

At this moment, Zhou Gege, who had been subjected to a mouthful of dog food (a Chinese slang term for witnessing public displays of affection), didn't seem to realize she should stay out of the way. She leaned between the two seats and asked, "President Su, when are we going on vacation? How long will it be?"

Su Chang pursed his lips helplessly, muttering to himself, "That Zhou Gege is such an ungrateful fellow." However, for Song Nuan's sake, he patiently said, "The holiday should start two days before the Lunar New Year, but I don't know the exact dates. The company will issue a notice later."

Seeing that Su Chang didn't want to talk to her, Zhou Gege had no choice but to lean back in her seat in boredom.

Song Nuan then asked curiously, "Brother Su Chang, where are you planning to go for the New Year?"

Su Chang shrugged and said softly, "What's confirmed for now is that I'll have a reunion dinner with a few friends during the Spring Festival. As for the arrangements after that, I don't know."

"Huh?" Song Nuan looked at Su Chang with a puzzled expression: "Brother Su Chang, don't you need to go back to be with your parents? It's so great not having to visit relatives during the New Year. Every time I go back, my relatives nag me so much, it's so annoying." Song Nuan pouted, as if recalling the way her relatives nagged her.

Hearing Song Nuan's words, Su Chang's spirits sank. He thought to himself that since he had inherited his father's estate, he should also offer incense to him, even though the two of them had no relation. He said in a low voice, "Nuan Nuan, I'm an orphan, so..."

Song Nuan suddenly realized she had asked a question she shouldn't have, and she hurriedly apologized, "Ah... I'm sorry, Su Chang, I didn't know, I didn't mean to." Her face was full of apology and panic, and her hands unconsciously clenched the hem of her clothes.

Su Chang sensed Song Nuan's unease, so he quickly patted her head and comforted her, "It's okay, Nuan Nuan, I'm used to it." His voice was soft, but it carried a reassuring strength.

Song Nuan felt a surge of emotion. She knew Su Chang was a strong person, but at this moment she could also sense the loneliness deep within him. She secretly resolved to give Su Chang more warmth and care in the days to come.

Song Nuan took Su Chang's hand and said, "Brother Su Chang, it's okay, I'll be here for you from now on."

"Okay, I still have my Nuannuan." Su Chang smiled and took Song Nuan's hand.

"How about... how about... Brother Su Chang, come with me to my home for the New Year?" Song Nuan seemed to have mustered up her courage and said, looking at Su Chang with hopeful eyes.

Song Nuan didn't know how her parents would react, but the thought of Su Chang spending the New Year alone in Shanghai made her feel a pang of heartache.

Song Nuan's words warmed Su Chang's heart. If he didn't have other women, he would have agreed without hesitation. However, he still said, "Nuan Nuan, you go back first. I have some things to do during the New Year. I'll come pick you up and take you back to Shanghai after I'm done. How about that?"

"Oh, okay then." Although Song Nuan felt a little disappointed, she was happy again at the thought that Su Chang would pick her up and take her back to Shanghai.

Su Chang was a bit of a headache, because it seemed he would be busy during the Chinese New Year. Apart from Andy and Xu Li, he should be visiting the parents of all his girlfriends to wish them a Happy New Year. He needed to plan it out carefully.

This is probably the pain of having too many girlfriends.

After arriving at the company, Su Chang did not leave as usual, but went with Song Nuan.

Most of the people in the company knew Su Chang from the last dinner party and greeted him. Su Chang nodded in response to each of them.

Seeing them arrive at the company together, many people whispered behind their backs. Su Chang didn't care at all, while Song Nuan blushed deeply and deliberately kept her distance from him.

In the elevator, Su Chang bumped into Gao Wenruohan. Or rather, Gao Wenruohan practically forced her way in. Many people, seeing Su Chang in the elevator, chose to wait for the next one. Only Gao Wenruohan, upon seeing Su Chang, rushed in without hesitation.

The elevator fell silent instantly. Wen Gao Ruohan stared at Su Chang with resentment, as if trying to see right through him. Song Nuan, feeling guilty because she was at the company, kept her distance from Su Chang and stayed with Zhou Gege, avoiding eye contact with Su Chang and Wen Gao Ruohan.

Su Chang felt uneasy under Gao Wenruohan's gaze, his scalp tingling. Taking advantage of Song Nuan's inattention, he quietly moved closer to Gao Wenruohan and gently squeezed her small hand. Then, he took out his phone and winked at Gao Wenruohan, signaling her to look at her phone.

After Su Chang held her hand, Ruohan felt a little better. She took out her phone and soon received a message from Su Chang: "Ruohan, come to the rooftop later, I have something to tell you."

Wen Gaoruohan knew in her heart that Su Chang had many women and was also interested in Song Nuan. She was just a little angry that Su Chang hadn't come to see her for so long, but she didn't want to leave a bad impression on him. So, she immediately replied, "Okay." Her heart was filled with anticipation, hoping to go to the rooftop and pour out her heart to Su Chang.

Soon, the elevator reached the 21st floor. The three women solemnly said goodbye to Su Chang and left the elevator. Su Chang continued upwards to the top floor and headed straight for the rooftop. He had no intention of going to Jiang Lai's office to be mocked by her, and besides, due to his mishandling last night, he doubted whether Jiang Lai would even be able to come today.

Su Chang looked at the scenery on the rooftop while waiting for the arrival of the sweltering heat.

Not long after, Wen Gao Ruohan appeared on the rooftop. She rushed over and hugged Su Chang tightly.

Su Chang pulled her into a tight embrace, feeling her warmth. Wen Gao Ruohan's tears flowed like a burst dam, and she sobbed, "Brother Su Chang, I thought you were ignoring me again."

Su Chang sighed, his heart filled with guilt. He gently patted Wen Gao Ruohan's back and explained, "Ruohan, I went to Kyoto for a while and only got back yesterday. That's why I came to the company today."

Wen Gaoruohan wasn't so easily fooled. She looked up at Su Chang with teary eyes and immediately asked, "Did you go to pick up Song Nuan this morning?"

Su Chang's face instantly turned somewhat awkward. He hesitated for a moment, then obediently nodded. A hint of disappointment flashed in Wen Gao Ruohan's eyes, but she quickly composed herself.

"Well... Su Chang, I know you have many women. I just want you to leave a little place for me in your heart, okay? Su Chang."

Su Chang was stumped by the question. Looking at Wen Gao Ruohan's humble appearance, he felt a pang of pain in his heart. He gently kissed her forehead and said softly, "Ruohan, I'm sorry! I neglected you."

Wen Gao Ruohan blushed slightly at Su Chang's kiss, and she hugged Su Chang tighter, shaking her head to show that she didn't blame him.

Su Chang thought for a moment, then mustered her courage and said, "Ruohan, how about coming home with me?"

"What?" Upon hearing Su Chang's words, Wen Gao Ruohan jumped up from Su Chang's arms as if she had been electrocuted. Her face was full of surprise, and she stared at Su Chang with wide eyes, as if she couldn't believe her ears.

"Brother Su Chang, are you telling the truth?" Wen Gao Ruohan's voice trembled slightly.

Su Chang nodded and said affirmatively, "It's true, why would I lie to you? But my other girlfriends also live there, so your work might need to be adjusted. Are you willing?"