Chapter 284: Meeting Han Xi’s Best Friend

To Fang Zhou’s relief, after he finished showering, Han Xi didn’t dwell on the photos they had just taken.

The butler had swiftly cleared out all the clothes and props from the room, revealing its original state.

It was a massive gaming room, with several high-end computer setups worth tens of thousands of dollars.

There were also many types of equipment that even a hardcore gamer like Fang Zhou couldn’t name.

Fang Zhou was instantly captivated, finding it hard to move as he dumbfoundedly asked Han Xi.

“Can I take a look at these?”

As they say, you might not have tasted pork, but you’ve seen pigs run. Now that he finally had the chance to see these high-end setups, he wanted to make the most of it.

Han Xi smiled slightly, nodded, and said, “Of course.” Silently, she added in her mind, “This is all prepared for you.”

A Fang Zhou trap.

Fang Zhou, like an overexcited fool, eagerly moved forward, examining everything.

“Wow, isn’t this the latest 4090 graphics card?”

And these speakers and amplifiers seemed to be the latest models from a brand released just two months ago, selling for over 100,000!

Although Fang Zhou knew that the total value of these devices probably couldn’t compare to one of Han Xi’s bags,

To an ordinary person like Fang Zhou, this was a dream come true!

He now truly understood what it meant to be dazzled by a profusion of sights.

It was every geek’s ultimate dream!

No one could stay calm and rational in front of their dream items; they’d cling to them like glue if they could.

Staying in this room felt like heaven to him!

It wasn’t until Han Xi personally came to call him to dinner that Fang Zhou reluctantly left the room, turning back every few steps.

Sigh, well, at least he had seen it once and had his fill of eye candy.

Even after leaving the room, Fang Zhou’s mind continued to flash images of the equipment.

He was thinking about how long it would take for his studio to earn enough money to buy such setups.

Buying them for his teammates to train with would definitely make them happier.

“If you like them so much, do you want to try them out later?”

Han Xi seized the opportunity, asking Fang Zhou if he wanted to stay and try out the gear.

She looked at him with some trouble, saying, “I was just inspired to play, but I don’t know many of the operations. It’s quite frustrating. Could you teach me?”

Han Xi had, indeed, hired a coach earlier, and her skills were now at an intermediate level. She could definitely play games with Fang Zhou.

But she knew Fang Zhou didn’t like overly assertive people, so she pretended to be weak, hoping to create more time together by having Fang Zhou teach her.

Otherwise, he might demand to leave after dinner.

It had taken so much effort to bring him here; she couldn’t let him go easily. That wouldn’t suit Han Xi’s hunter persona.

Hearing he could try out the equipment, Fang Zhou’s eyes lit up, and he patted his chest, promising, “I’m a professional. I’ll teach you!”

A hint of a smile flashed in Han Xi’s eyes, containing pride, cunning, and a bit of expectation.

Catering to his interests was the right move after all.

Both of them happily enjoyed a sumptuous meal.

As the last grain of rice went down, Fang Zhou remembered he had promised his teammates a seafood feast.

Realizing he probably couldn’t leave anytime soon, he decided to give them a heads-up.

“I need to make a call.”

Fang Zhou took out his phone and walked over to the floor-to-ceiling window to call Li Siming and the others.

Just then, a special guest arrived at the Han residence.

This person walked straight through the front yard, high heels clicking, and headed assertively towards Han Xi’s villa.

While walking, she shouted, “Xixi baby! I missed you! Long time no see, come and greet me!”

Before you saw her, you could hear her. That was Guo Zhu, whose loud voice could be heard from several streets away.

Her personality was also fiery and passionate.

In sharp contrast to the quiet Han Xi.

The two had become friends because they played together since childhood, and Guo Zhu was loyal, which is why Han Xi was willing to keep her around.

Their contrasting personalities complemented each other.

However, Han Xi now felt Guo Zhu’s arrival was ill-timed.

She glanced at Fang Zhou, who was making a phone call, seemingly unaware of what was coming.

Oh well, she hoped Guo Zhu wouldn’t give Fang Zhou too hard a time out of respect for her.

‘Click-clack-click-clack’

The sound of high heels on the floor heralded Guo Zhu’s arrival at the dining room.

A red figure dashed in, hugged Han Xi, kissed her on the cheek, and began to whine.

“Xixi baby! I missed you so much! I was on vacation for so long, and you barely called me. You heartless thing!”

Han Xi chuckled, half helpless, half amused, and held Guo Zhu to prevent her from twisting her ankle.

With a doting smile, she answered Guo Zhu’s complaint seriously.

“When I called you, weren’t you busy flirting with men? How could you have time for me?”

“Who’s the heartless one here?”

Han Xi finally dropped her icy mask in front of her friend, showing a rare hint of complaint.

Her gaze made Guo Zhu shiver, but she laughed it off and offered her lips for another kiss.

“Come on, don’t be mad! Let me give you another kiss, darling!”

Han Xi raised a hand to cover Guo Zhu’s mouth, her voice cool.

“Stop it. I don’t like women.”

Guo Zhu huffed, letting go of Han Xi, feigning anger.

“What are you talking about? I don’t like women either!

I just got back from abroad and can’t shake the behavior yet. Seriously, you meanie, soon you won’t have the chance to kiss me even if you want to.”

Guo Zhu had grown up with Han Xi and understood her well. Despite her cold exterior, Han Xi was gentle inside.

However, getting close to her heart was tough, but once you did, she’d treat you like a treasure.

Over the years, Guo Zhu had received much care from Han Xi, and in turn, she tried to melt Han Xi’s icy demeanor with her friendship, encouraging her not to be so closed off like in their childhood.

She would never forget the icy look in Han Xi’s eyes when she was rescued after being locked in a bathroom.

It was like frost accumulated over a thousand years, covering a glacier, never melting.