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

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The three of them took the elevator down to the 22nd floor. As soon as they got off the elevator, they heard a sharp female voice coming from the corridor.

Su Chang strode over and saw a middle-aged woman standing at the door of 2202, hands on her hips, muttering something under her breath. Her voice was sharp and shrill, filled with disdain and mockery.

"You country bumpkins, you really don't know your place! My family owns several houses in our hometown city. How dare you, with your poor and pathetic appearance, bully my daughter? Who gave you the guts?" The middle-aged woman's words were like sharp knives, stabbing straight into Yu Chuhui's chest. Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe, who were comforting Yu Chuhui, also looked rather ugly.

Yu Chuhui stood at the door, her eyes red and swollen, stubbornly refusing to shed a tear. Her fists were clenched tightly, her nails almost digging into her palms, her face a mixture of anger and grievance. Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe stood beside her, gently comforting her, but it was clearly to little avail.

He Minhong stood behind the middle-aged woman, a gloating smile on his face, seemingly very satisfied with the situation before him.

Seeing this, Su Chang's anger flared up instantly. He strode forward and roared, "Enough!"

The sound was like a thunderclap, instantly silencing the crowd. All eyes were fixed on Su Chang.

The middle-aged woman paused for a moment, then looked Su Chang up and down. Although Su Chang was handsome, seeing his casual attire, she assumed he was just an ordinary tenant and curled her lip in disdain, her tone laced with sarcasm: "And who are you? What's it to you? Get out of my way, don't try to act all high and mighty. You don't happen to like this country bumpkin, do you?"

Su Chang sneered, ignored her, and walked straight to Yu Chuhui, Ye Zhenzhen, and Zhu Zhe.

He looked down at Yu Chuhui and asked softly, "What happened?"

When Yu Chuhui saw Su Chang, she felt like she had found someone to lean on. She could no longer hold back her grievances, and tears welled up in her eyes instantly. She threw herself into Su Chang's arms and cried loudly.

Su Chang was stunned for a moment, not expecting Yu Chuhui to hug her. After a moment of surprise, she gently patted Yu Chuhui's back and comforted her, "Don't cry, I'm here. No one can bully you."

Zhu Zhe and Ye Zhenzhen stood to the side, their expressions somewhat complicated.

Zhu Zhe hesitated for a moment before explaining, "Actually, this is what happened. Yu Chuhui and He Minhong had a fight because of Chen Zufa. Yu Chuhui thought Chen Zufa was a scumbag who kept harassing me, while He Minhong thought Chen Zufa was a good person, so they started arguing. He Minhong couldn't win the argument with Yu Chuhui, so she cried, and as a result, her mother came over today to cause trouble for Yu Chuhui."

Su Chang frowned even more after hearing this. He turned to look at He Minhong and her mother, his tone cold: "You came here to cause trouble over such a small matter? He Minhong, you're an adult, why are you acting like a child, always telling your parents?"

He Minhong shrank back in fright at Su Chang's gaze and hid behind her mother, not daring to speak.

Her mother looked at Su Chang with disdain, her tone laced with provocation: "Who do you think you are? You dare to lecture my daughter? Our family owns several properties in our hometown city. You poor wretches, do you think you're qualified to point fingers here?"

Su Chang sneered, about to speak, when He Minhong suddenly tugged at her mother's sleeve and whispered, "Mom, don't say anything... He's Su Chang, the owner of the large apartment on the 23rd floor, and a big boss at that..."

Upon hearing this, He Minhong's mother's expression changed drastically. She realized that she might have offended someone she shouldn't have, and her arrogant expression instantly turned into one of ingratiation.

She chuckled twice, her tone softening considerably: "Oh dear, it's Mr. Su! What a misunderstanding! I was just confused by my temper, please don't take it to heart."

Su Chang gave her a cold look, her tone laced with sarcasm: "Misunderstanding? Weren't you quite eloquent just now? How come it's a misunderstanding now?"

He Minhong's mother was speechless after Su Chang's words, and the smile on her face froze.

She rubbed her hands awkwardly, trying to ease the tension: "Mr. Su, look at the mess this has made... How about this, I'll treat you to a meal as an apology, what do you say?"

Su Chang ignored her and turned to look at Yu Chuhui, asking softly, "What do you think?"

Yu Chuhui wiped away her tears and shook her head: "I don't want to see them anymore."

Su Chang nodded, then looked at He Minhong and her mother, her tone icy: "Did you hear that? Yu Chuhui doesn't want to see you anymore. Don't let me see you causing trouble here again, or don't blame me for being impolite. He Minhong, you should move out too. I believe no one here welcomes you to continue living here."

"Why should I? Don't think you're so great just because you have money. Let me tell you..." He Minhong roared at Su Chang with a face full of indignation.

He Minhong's mother immediately pulled He Minhong aside, signaling her to stop talking. After He Minhong shut up, she looked at Su Chang and said ingratiatingly, "Mr. Su, please don't take it to heart. She's still young and doesn't understand. I'll take her away now, and I'll come back to help her pack her luggage. I promise I won't bother everyone again."

He Minhong wanted to say something more, but her mother glared at her fiercely, and she could only lower her head with a wronged look, pouting, clearly unconvinced.

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However, Su Chang wouldn't lower himself to argue with these people. He simply waved his hand with disgust and said, "Get out of here. I don't want to see you again."

"Okay, okay, let's go now." He Minhong's mother nodded repeatedly, agreed, and hurriedly left with He Minhong.

The corridor finally returned to calm, and Yu Chuhui's emotions gradually stabilized.

Su Chang gently patted her shoulder and said in a gentle tone, "Alright, don't be sad. Come upstairs with me for dinner. I've cooked a delicious meal, and I'll also give you some gifts later."

Yu Chuhui nodded, a smile finally appearing on her face. Zhu Zhe and Ye Zhenzhen also breathed a sigh of relief and followed Su Chang upstairs.

Back on the 23rd floor, Su Chang settled Yu Chuhui at the dining table, then went to the kitchen to fetch a bowl of hot chicken soup and handed it to her: "Have some soup to warm yourself up."

Yu Chuhui took the soup bowl, took a small sip, and a satisfied smile appeared on her face: "It's delicious."

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Su Chang smiled, then looked at Zhu Zhe, Ye Zhenzhen, Qin Shi, and Guan Xiaodi: "You all sit down and eat with us, don't be shy."

Zhu Zhe and Ye Zhenzhen exchanged a glance, nodded, and sat down. The atmosphere at the table gradually relaxed; everyone ate and chatted as if the unpleasantness from earlier had never happened.

After dinner, a relaxed and pleasant atmosphere filled Su Chang's living room. The table was laden with all sorts of dishes, and although most of the food had been eaten, everyone seemed still immersed in the laughter and chatter of the previous meal.

Yu Chuhui leaned back on the sofa, holding a cup of hot tea in her hand, but her eyes kept glancing at Su Chang, as if she was expecting something.

"Brother Su Chang, didn't you say you brought us gifts when you came back from your trip? What are they?" Yu Chuhui finally couldn't help but ask, her tone carrying a hint of coquetry.

Su Chang smiled slightly, his gaze sweeping over the girls present—Yu Chuhui, Ye Zhenzhen, Zhu Zhe, and Qin Shi. Seeing that they were all staring intently at him, he couldn't help but smile wryly to himself.

"A gift, of course there is," Su Chang said mysteriously, then winked at Guan Xiaodi.

Guan Xiaodi immediately understood, stood up, and said with a smile, "Wait here, I'll go get it for you."

Guan Xiaodi walked quickly towards Su Chang's room and soon came out carrying several exquisite gift bags.

"Here, these are gifts for you." Guan Xiaodi handed the gift bags to Yu Chuhui, Ye Zhenzhen, Zhu Zhe, and Qin Shi respectively.

Yu Chuhui eagerly took the gift bag, her eyes sparkling like a child receiving a beloved toy. She quickly tore open the packaging, revealing a dazzling jewelry necklace inside. The necklace's design was simple yet elegant, set with several small diamonds that shimmered mesmerizingly under the light.

"Wow! So beautiful!" Yu Chuhui exclaimed excitedly, then hugged Su Chang tightly and kissed him on the cheek: "Thank you, Su Chang!"

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Su Chang was caught off guard by this sudden action, and an awkward smile appeared on his face. He subconsciously touched the spot where he had been kissed, and his gaze swept over the others, noticing that Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe were looking at him with complicated expressions, clearly showing a hint of jealousy.

"Ahem..." Su Chang coughed lightly twice, trying to ease the awkward atmosphere: "Um... Chu Hui, don't get too excited."

Yu Chuhui then realized that her actions had gone too far, and her face immediately turned bright red. Clutching the gift bag, she lowered her head and whispered, "I...I'll go back first!" After saying that, she ran out of Su Chang's house as if fleeing, leaving the living room in silence.

Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe exchanged a glance, both showing a hint of displeasure. Although they didn't say anything, the jealousy in their eyes was obvious.

Zhu Zhe muttered under his breath, "He's getting the benefits and still acting innocent."

Ye Zhenzhen chimed in, "That's right, Su Chang, you're really going too far."

Su Chang helplessly shrugged and said with a wry smile, "It's not my fault, I was ambushed too."

Ye Zhenzhen and Zhu Zhe didn't say anything more. They each picked up their gift bags and turned to leave Su Chang's house. Although they were a little unhappy, they couldn't show it. After all, Su Chang had put a lot of thought into the gifts he brought them, and they weren't anyone to Su Chang anymore, so they had no right to criticize him.

After they left, only Qin Shi and Su Chang remained in the living room. Qin Shi sat on the sofa, holding a gift bag in her hands, a half-smile on her face. She didn't rush to open the gift, but instead looked at Su Chang with a meaningful gaze.

Su Chang felt a little uncomfortable under her gaze, scratched his head, and asked, "Qin Shi, why don't you open it and take a look?"

Qin Shi smiled slightly, her tone teasing: "No rush, the gifts aren't going anywhere. But you, Su Chang, you're in a good mood now that Yu Chuhui is throwing herself at you after your trip, aren't you?"

Upon hearing Qin Shi's words, Su Chang gave an awkward smile. He scratched his head, trying to explain, "Qin Shi, don't misunderstand, Chu Hui was just too excited. I didn't expect her to act like this."

Qin Shi gave a soft snort, her eyes filled with a hint of dissatisfaction and jealousy: "Really? I think she's quite enthusiastic towards you. You brought her back such a beautiful necklace from your trip, of course she'd be thrilled."

Su Chang sighed helplessly, walked over and sat down next to Qin Shi, and said softly, "Qin Shi, don't be angry. Actually, I brought gifts for everyone, it's just that Chu Hui is a more outgoing girl and reacted more strongly."

Qin Shi turned her head away from Su Chang, her tone tinged with grievance: "I know, I just... I just feel that you are too good to her."

Su Chang looked at Qin Shi's slightly pouting lips and felt a surge of tenderness in her heart.

He reached out and gently took Qin Shi's hand, saying softly, "Qin Shi, you know I've had many women around me, but in my heart, you are the most special. Don't you understand my feelings for you?"

Qin Shi felt a warmth in her heart at Su Chang's words, but she still refused to back down: "Who knows if you say that to everyone?"

Seeing that Qin Shi was still throwing a tantrum, Su Chang felt both helpless and adorable.

He gently pulled Qin Shi into his arms and whispered in her ear, "Qin Shi, if you don't believe me, I'll prove it to you right now."

Qin Shi was caught off guard by Su Chang's sudden action, and a blush immediately appeared on her face.

She gently nudged Su Chang and whispered, "You...you shouldn't do this. What if someone comes in?"

Su Chang ignored her rejection and instead hugged her even tighter.

His breathing gradually became rapid, and his voice lowered: "Qin Shi, do you know how much I miss you? During this trip, I thought about you every day, and I couldn't wait to come back and see you."

Qin Shi felt a tremor in her heart after hearing Su Chang's words, and her body involuntarily went limp.

She looked up at Su Chang, her eyes slightly unfocused: "Su Chang, do you really... really miss me that much?"

Su Chang nodded, her eyes filled with deep affection: "Of course, Qin Shi, you are the most important person to me."

Su Chang added in his mind: one of them. But he wouldn't be foolish enough to say it out loud.

Qin Shi's heart was completely melted by Su Chang's words. She no longer resisted and gently closed her eyes. Seeing this, Su Chang felt a surge of excitement and lowered his head to kiss Qin Shi's lips.

Their breaths mingled, and the atmosphere in the room became increasingly intimate. Su Chang's hand gently stroked Qin Shi's back, gradually sliding downwards. Qin Shi's body trembled slightly, but she didn't push Su Chang away; instead, she pressed herself even closer to him.

Su Chang felt a surge of joy upon sensing Qin Shi's response. He gently picked her up and carried her to the bedroom. Qin Shi's face was as red as a ripe apple, but she did not resist; she simply clung tightly to Su Chang's neck.

The bedroom door was gently closed, leaving only the sound of their breathing in the room.

Su Chang gently placed Qin Shi on the bed, looked down at her, his eyes full of tenderness: "Qin Shi, have you really thought this through?"

Qin Shi nodded slightly, her voice barely audible: "Hmm... I've thought it through."

Su Chang felt a surge of excitement upon hearing Qin Shi's reply. He gently kissed Qin Shi's forehead, then slowly undressed her. Qin Shi's body trembled slightly, but she did not stop Su Chang; she simply closed her eyes tightly.

As their actions became more intimate, the temperature in the room gradually rose. Although it was Qin Shi's first time, under Su Chang's gentle guidance, she gradually relaxed, and her body began to respond to Su Chang's touch.

However, since it was Qin Shi's first time, her body couldn't fully adapt. In less than an hour, she was already exhausted, and her body was starting to feel the strain.

Seeing this, Su Chang felt a pang of heartache. He gently kissed her forehead and said softly, "Qin Shi, if you're tired, go and rest. Don't push yourself."

Qin Shi nodded slightly, a hint of weariness in her eyes: "Su Chang, I'm sorry, I... I really can't hold on any longer."

Su Chang smiled and gently pulled her into his arms: "It's okay, you've done very well... Get some rest, I'll stay with you."

Qin Shi gradually relaxed in Su Chang's arms and soon fell into a deep sleep. Looking at Qin Shi's peaceful sleeping face, Su Chang felt a surge of contentment. However, his body hadn't completely calmed down; a fire still burned within him.

Just then, the bedroom door was gently pushed open, and Guan Xiaodi peeked in, asking softly, "Brother Su Chang, are you... done?"

Su Chang's heart skipped a beat when he heard Guan Xiaodi's voice. He gently placed Qin Shi on the bed, covered her with the blanket, then walked to the door and pulled Guan Xiaodi in.

Guan Xiaodi was startled by Su Chang's actions and asked in a low voice, "Brother Su Chang, what... what are you going to do?"

Su Chang smiled, a hint of passion in her eyes: "Xiao Di, do you want to have a child like your sister Jiang Lai? Today is a perfect opportunity."

Guan Xiaodi blushed upon hearing Su Chang's words. She lowered her head and whispered, "But... it's Qin Shi's first time, is this appropriate?"

Su Chang gently pinched Guan Xiaodi's cheek and smiled, "She's already asleep, and we need to let her get used to things, otherwise how will she integrate into our big family?"

Guan Xiaodi felt a flutter in her heart at Su Chang's words. She looked up at Su Chang with a hint of expectation in her eyes: "Really? Is it possible?"