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Twelve Units of Sweetness: Chapter 45


The Zhen family’s company is not involved in the film and entertainment industry. However, in the past two years, that sector has been doing very well so Zhen Xi invested some money into several web dramas. Not every production was a success but they were still able to make money.

Naturally, some small, unknown actresses would find him for leading roles. With some luck, it is not impossible to make a name for themselves.

Zhen Xi has been in the business world for many years so he knows what these little stars are trying to do. He invested in dramas to make money, not to pick up girls. However, if one of them catches his fancy, he is willing to have dinner and go to karaoke with them.

They just don’t talk about business.

Unexpectedly, photos of him having dinner with these little actresses were actually taken by reporters from the TV station.

It just so happened to be seen by Chen Zui too!

The corner of his mouth twitched as a drop of sweat fell from his forehead. “Well, I have been investing in dramas for the past two years so naturally I would meet these little actresses. Naturally, these meals with the actresses are to discuss business. I hope your news media won’t close your eyes to the truth and write nonsense.”

Chen Zui looked at him and gave a meaningful smile, “En, I also think that meals are for discussing business.”

Zhen Xi, “....”

Damn.

He couldn’t help but swear in his heart. When he mentioned Tian Xia Restaurant, he intended to attack Chen Zui by insinuating the relationship between him and Shu Xuan.

He has really suffered a double loss after trying to trick the enemy.

The worst part is, Lao Zhen and Ms. Wang Shuzhen don’t know about his dinners with these little stars. If words got out, who knows how they will deal with him.

He took the brush from Chen Zui’s hand and stood in front of the grill as he revealed a fake smile, “You have been grilling for so long, let me do it now. You can sit down and eat.”

The brother who had been watching from the side watched on with widened eyes. What is wrong with this kid Zhen Xi?! It was only the beginning, how did he change his tune so fast?!

Chen Zui didn’t look surprised by the turn of events. He didn’t fight with Zhen Xi and simply stood to the side and happily watched him grill the chicken wings, “Then I will have to trouble you. Zhen Tian likes spicy food so put more chili powder on this batch.”

“Don’t worry, leave it to me.” Zhen Xi sprinkled some chili powder on the chicken wings. He turned to Chen Zui and continued to smile hypocritically, “You won’t report my dinner meetings right?”

“This type of news is not worth reporting.”

Zhen Xi heavily nodded his head and couldn’t agree more, “Yes, ABA is an upright station and won’t report such nonsense.”

Chen Zui silently stood at the side. ABA actually has an entertainment news column. When he said it was not worth reporting, he meant that the people involved, Zhen Xi and the unknown actresses, were not worth reporting.

Because no one cares about them at all.

Zhen Tian looked at the expressionless Chen Zui and suddenly felt a chill.

Damn, this senior is so scary. She can’t offend him in the future.

“These two skewers are ready. You can eat them now.” Zhen Xi gave Zhen Tian the two skewers of chicken wings.

Zhen Tian took it and gave one to Chen Zui, “Senior, let’s go sit on the beach.”

“Okay.” Chen Zui took the skewer and followed Zhen Tian to the beach.

Zhen Xi took out some other food to grill. When Zhen Rui walked up to him, he almost gave him a headache, "Zhen Xi, what's the matter with you? Why did you back down at the critical moment?"

Zhen Xi let out a long sigh, “He has something against me. I will have to rely on you three later.”

“What is it?”

“He has photos of me having dinner with little actresses.”

Zhen Rui, “...”

Damn, how can they forget Chen Zui is part of the media.

“Forget it, his performance earlier was barely passable. Let’s test out some other parts of him.”

Zhen Xi glanced at him, “For some reason, your words sound very perverted.”

“.....You lost to him, you don’t have a right to say anything right now!”

Although Zhen Rui’s academic was not the best as a student, his athletic abilities were the best among his generation in the Zhen family. His biggest accomplishment was that he once represented his high school in the National Youth Swimming Competition and won second place.

As we all know, a man can’t be without physical strength.

So, after Chen Zui finished his skewer of chicken wings, Zhen Rui challenged him to a friendly swim competition.

There are swimsuits and changing rooms in the villa prepared for the guests. Zhen Rui didn’t choose to compete in the swimming pool but chose to do it in the sea. His reason was—the journey of a real man should be as boundless as the stars and sea.

Zhen Tian, “...”

Zhen Rui is already so old, why is he acting like a second-grader?

“Senior, Zhen Rui was once the runner-up of a swim competition.” Zhen Tian quietly reminded him when Chen Zui agreed to the challenge.

Chen Zui, “It’s okay, he hasn’t won first place yet.”

Zhen Tian thought for a while. Everyone in the Zhen family knows of Zhen Rui’s great feat in swimming, so even if Chen Zui loses to him, there is nothing to be ashamed of, “Then go ahead and be careful!”

“En, I will.”

He and Zhen Rui went to the villa to change into their swimming trunks and walked wrapped in a big towel. Zhen Tian looked at his visible legs under the towel, and suddenly felt a surge of hot blood.

The weather must be too hot.

"Come on, Uncle!" Chen Yiran hugged Pudding and followed Zhen Tian, cheering Chen Zui.

"Let's warm up first." Zhen Rui took off the towel covering his body and threw it on the beach, his proud chest muscles glistening in the sun.

“Wow, Zhen Rui’s muscles are so perfect!” The two brothers cheered on Zhen Rui.

Zhen Rui readily accepted the praises and struck a few poses on the beach.

Not far away, Lao Zhen took a few photos of his posing, prepared to send them to his parents later.

“Hmph, what’s so great about abs? My uncle has it too.” Chen Yiran whispered to the side, unwilling to concede.

Zhen Tian’s brow twitched. Senior’s abs? En, she can bear witness to having seen them before.

Chen Zui also took off his towel, put it aside, and started warming up. Zhen Rui, who was kneeling next to him, took a sneak peek at him, Chen Zui was actually different from the lanky white chicken he had imagined. He had all the muscles in the right places.

Ms. Wang Shuzhen had already prepared her phon as she waits for Chen Zui to take off his towel. Now seeing Chen Zui’er’s perfect physique, she quickly pressed the shutter button continuously. “Oh my, Chen Zui’er’s body is amazing!”

Lao Zhen coldly snorted, “What’s the use of looking amazing right now? When you get older, you will still develop a beer belly.”

“Hehe.” Ms. Wang Shuzhen glanced at his slightly protruding belly, “When I asked you to go to the gym, didn’t you say a man with a beer belly is sexy?”

Zhen Tian, “....”

**

He’s going to apply for a gym membership tomorrow!

Seeing Ms. Wang Shuzhen happily taking photos of Chen Zui, Zhen Tian also wanted to take out her phone and secretly take some pictures. However, Chen Yiran is standing right next to her so it won’t be appropriate….

Forget it, she’ll ask Ms. Wang Shuzhen to send the pictures to her later.

Zhen Rui sized up the muscles on Chen Zui’s body, moving his eyes up and down. Then, his gaze landed on a certain part that represent a man’s dignity. Sensing his gaze, Chen Zui turned to look at him.

Zhen Rui immediately looked up at him and let out a fake cough, “Anchor Chen is in good shape. Is there any sport you are good at?”

“Sport I’m good at?” Chen Zui thought, does beating people up count?

“Not really.” He modestly replied.

“Oh.” Zhen Rui smirked, “I thought you are busy with work every day you won’t have time to work out.”

“It’s okay. I’m not as busy as you.”

After the cordial exchange between the two, they finally planned to compete in the sea. To ensure their safety, they would only swim in the shallow area. Zhen Rui pointed to a rock lying in the water in front of him, and said to Chen Zui, "We'll start here, and when we reach that rock, we'll swim back. Whoever gets back first wins." .”

“Ok.”

After the two entered the water, the atmosphere on the beach became tense. In order to prevent Zhen Tian from making bias decisions, Ms. Wang Shuzhen was specially invited to judge the competition.

Zhen Tian, “....”

Wow, her sweet, naive brother really lives up to his name. Ms. Wang Shuzhen is more biased than her.

“Start!” With Ms. Wang Shuzhen’s command, the two swam out into the ocean like fish. With Pudding in his arm, Chen Yiran ran after them on the beach, yelling words of encouragement to Chen Zui.

Zhen Rui had always been arms length ahead of Chen Zui, but when they reached the rock and turned back, Chen Zui exerted his strength suddenly and overtook Zhen Rui. Zhen Rui continued exerting more strength, but Chen Zui never relaxed, and the distance between the two never narrowed significantly.

If the distance was longer, Chen Zui could have been overtaken by Zhen Rui but Chen Zuinever backed down the entire distance back.

“Wow, uncle won!” Chen Yiran did a happy dance on the beach.

“I declare Chen Zui’er the winner of this swimming competition! Everyone, give a round of applause!” As the referee, Ms. Wang Shuzhen doesn't show any impartiality at all. Zhen Rui, who had not recovered from this defeat looked at her with a face of doubt. Clearly, he was ahead of him in the race, how did he win in a landslide?

It is really bewildering. :)

The two other brothers couldn’t sit still anymore. Zhen Xi and Zhen Rui had lost. Now, it is their turn.

“Anchor Chen, have you ever played poker?” The two cousins sent out an invitation with hidden intentions.

Chen Zui had a towel around him and his hair was dripping wet. Hearing what they said, Chen Zui looked in their direction, “What type?”

The two brothers smile, “Of course, it involves technical skills.”

“Hm?”

“Old maid!”

“....” Chen Zui calmly accepted the challenge, “Sure, I’ll come as soon as I change my clothes.”

“I’ll go with you!” Zhen Tian followed beside him into the villa. Chen Zui looked down at her and smiled, “Is there anything you want to tell me this time?”

“My two cousins have been lucky since they were young. Every time I go out to eat ice cream with them, they would always win another one for free! When supermarkets have lotteries, they would always win big prizes!”

Chen Zui raised a brow, “So?”

“So, Old Maid is a game based on luck! It is disadvantageous for you!”

Chen Zui looked at her in surprise and suddenly laughed, “Who says? My luck is also very good.”

Zhen Tian looked at him suspiciously, “Do you often win big prizes?”

Chen Zui, “I met you.”

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