[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment":3,"chapter-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-228":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"chinese","The Premium Men's Apartment",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":20,"prevChapterSlug":21,"totalChapters":22,"novelImage":23},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":16,"volume":17,"translator":18,"content_hash":19},1927956,2624,"Chapter 228","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-228",228,"\u003Cp>\"Little Ji Ji is so handsome!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele turned her head to look beside her; two female fans were holding cameras and secretly taking pictures of Ji Jie. Scanning the audience again, she realized that there were truly quite a few people fan-girling over Ji Jie. However... Little Ji Ji?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Pfft...\" She couldn't help it.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah, ah—Qin Zhixiu! Qin Zhixiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The fans' synchronized screams woke He Lele from her snickering. Looking up at the stage, under the spotlights, the jade-like person was slowly walking toward the sofa in the center of the stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah, ah, ah! Qin Zhixiu smiled at me! Did you see that! He remembers me! Qin Zhixiu! Qin Zhixiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Uh... He Lele looked in astonishment at the fan who had just been fan-girling over Ji Jie—so Xiu was looking at the fans? She had thought he was smiling at her...\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The core of a talk show was still the host, and there wasn't much room for the guests to perform. The part Qin Zhixiu was scheduled to record was originally half an hour. Perhaps because there wasn't much time, after Qin Zhixiu went on stage, the host basically left the two newcomers aside.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele glanced at Ji Jie. Although he couldn't see anything on the surface, she knew he must be unhappy.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"We all know that Zhixiu once announced his standards for an ideal lover. I wonder if any fans remember?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Me! Me! I remember!\" The female fan beside He Lele raised her hand high, her butt already off the seat.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Seeing the camera pointing toward them, He Lele hurriedly pretended to look down to tie her shoelaces.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qin Zhixiu once mentioned that he likes girls who know how to knead dough!\" The female fan took the microphone handed over by a staff member and said loudly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"That's right! Then next is our 'Guessing' segment! Just by looking at their hands, can Qin Zhixiu guess which of our three 'Guessing Ladies' knows how to knead dough? Let's welcome the three ladies!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>A screen was pushed onto the stage, and along with the screen, three graceful figures also came on stage.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The host led Qin Zhixiu forward to observe the hands of the three \"Guessing Ladies\" and kept encouraging Qin Zhixiu to touch them.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Alright! Qin Zhixiu has already made his choice! Come! Let's reveal the answer!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah, ah, ah, ah, ah—\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment the screen was removed, deafening screams resounded through the studio.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi! You guessed wrong!\" One of the \"Guessing Ladies\"—Du Wei waved her hand, smiling beautifully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The host invited Du Wei to the sofa. \"According to reliable sources, Qin Zhixiu pursued Du Wei bitterly during his student days without success. I wonder if it can be considered a successful pursuit now?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>It was such a sharp question right from the start, but Du Wei didn't seem surprised at all, looking at Qin Zhixiu with a smile but saying nothing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah... such a tender gaze, it seems the answer is self-evident? Does Zhixiu want to say something to Du Wei?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>After a long while, Qin Zhixiu half-lowered his eyes and didn't respond. The host was a little embarrassed and hurriedly smoothed things over. \"Uh... it seems someone is shy? Haha...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I like... girls who know how to knead dough.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei's expression stiffened instantly. The host knew at a glance that the information was wrong and quickly changed the subject. Fortunately, it was a recording, so even if there were mistakes, they could be fixed in post-production.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Not having captured the expected footage, the host hurriedly ended the recording of Qin Zhixiu's part. As soon as Qin Zhixiu left the stage, Ji Jie immediately signaled He Lele to follow.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi, what are you doing? Didn't I tell you to cooperate with me? Don't admit it, don't deny it! What's with the kneading dough!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Standing outside the dressing room, He Lele could clearly hear Du Wei's questioning.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie snorted coldly and twisted the door handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei, alright! Xiao Xiu has already cooperated with you very well.\" Inside the room, Du Mei was trying to persuade Du Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Where's Lele?\" Qin Zhixiu asked Ji Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie looked back and saw that He Lele hadn't followed in, so he turned back. \"Lele, what's wrong?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I think I'd better go back first.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It's you again?\" Du Wei walked to the door and saw He Lele, her exquisite makeup immediately losing its shape. \"You know how to knead dough?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele looked at Du Wei's hostile expression and sighed lightly. \"...I do.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Fan meeting, fan meeting~~ girls, don't forget~~ I'm waiting for you all~~~~~\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>☆, (8 Fresh Coins) Chapter 248: Steal Away Anytime\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Although she knew that Du Wei was an indelible relative in Qin Zhixiu's life, and she knew she had no right to interfere in their affairs, she... couldn't face this woman who had easily sold out Qin Zhixiu without any hard feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...You guys talk, I'm leaving first.\" He Lele smiled faintly.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Stop!\" Du Wei vigilantly looked He Lele up and down. During this time, she had been busy using Qin Zhixiu's resources to expand her network, increase exposure, and hype her popularity. Seeing that this woman had already left the apartment, she hadn't bothered to ask about this woman's affairs. She didn't expect this He Lele to be like a ghost that wouldn't go away!\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi! Why is she here?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Hmph! She is more qualified to be here than you.\" Ji Jie put one hand in his pocket and hugged He Lele with the other. \"Zhixiu, are you going to continue listening to people bossing you around here, or are you coming back with us?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Qin Zhixiu immediately got up from the vanity he was leaning on and walked toward Ji Jie.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qin Zhixiu, stop! You're not allowed to go!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei, the new car has arrived, the custom orange version, you can pick it up anytime. If there's nothing else, go back early. The medicine for Uncle Du has already been sent over. If you need anything else, call me again.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You!\" Qin Zhixiu's indifferent attitude made Du Wei irritable. \"Buying medicine and having someone else send it over, my dad treated you so well for nothing! If you still know how to be grateful, you should go back with me tonight!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Weiwei! Xiao Xiu has already gone to accompany him for several days, he has his own things to do, don't be so willful.\" Du Mei couldn't stand it and scolded her tactfully.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"I'm willful? I'm doing this for his own good! He's been dull since he was a child! Now that he finally has some money, I'm afraid he'll be foolishly deceived by some pretentious, lewd, and cheap woman!\" Du Wei glanced at He Lele, her face full of displeasure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Who are you calling a lewd and cheap woman?\" Ji Jie let go of He Lele, his sharp eyes forcing Du Wei.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei shrank back, but replied with a stubborn temper, \"You know who it is in your heart! I'm just afraid there are still some people deceiving themselves, treating cheap goods as treasures! He Lele, do your parents know you're so shameless, hooking up with three or four men outside?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You—\" A slap was raised high.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ji Jie!\" He Lele shouted.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie gritted his teeth and angrily withdrew his hand. Just as he was about to say something to Qin Zhixiu, he heard He Lele laugh in an unusually frivolous way.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Heh... yeah, since you know I'm good at hooking up with men and being pretentious, why are you still bossing him around like this?\" He Lele smiled and walked to Qin Zhixiu's side, softly touching his chest, stroking his body as if tidying his clothes. \"Don't you know that if you treat a man like this, he's easily stolen away by others?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie gazed at her rare, soft, and charming appearance with a heart tremor, his heartbeat accelerating beyond measure.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"You! A-Zhi!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Be gentler!\" He Lele taught him softly. \"If you really don't know how to cherish him, I'll steal him away anytime!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Du Wei's face changed drastically. She rushed up, hugged Qin Zhixiu's arm, and dragged him to the side. \"You! A-Zhi! Look! This is her true face! You tell her to go! I don't want to see her! You're not allowed to see her again in the future!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele shook her head and turned toward the door.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Wait!\" Qin Zhixiu, who had been silent, finally spoke. Pulling his arm from Du Wei's grasp, a soft, beautiful smile bloomed on his jade-white face. \"Without me, Hongdou will make so much noise you won't be able to sleep.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"A-Zhi?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Lele, can you guys wait for me outside for a moment?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie and He Lele looked at each other and left the room one after another. Before long, Qin Zhixiu also opened the door and walked out, smiling easily at the two of them. \"Let's go, Hongdou must be hungry.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Hmm.\" He Lele returned the smile. As long as he was happy, she didn't care what Du Wei was like.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie paused his steps and looked back into the room—Du Wei's face was ashen.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Qin! Zhi! Xiu!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The moment the elevator door closed, Du Wei's exasperated scream came through.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"What did you say to Du Wei?\" Ji Jie asked.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"...Nothing much.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie raised his eyebrows. \"I don't care who Du Wei is to you, this is the last time. If she dares to be disrespectful to Lele again, I guarantee she won't have a foothold in the industry!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ji Jie...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"It won't happen again.\" Qin Zhixiu replied.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"By the way, who did you learn that look from just now? Hmm?\" Ji Jie lifted He Lele's chin, looking teasing.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>He Lele rolled her eyes at him. \"I learned it from you, Little Ji Ji!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Li, Little Ji Ji?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Pfft...\" Qin Zhixiu sprayed with laughter.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Who are you calling Little Ji Ji? Huh? Who are you calling Little Ji Ji?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Ah! Don't, don't mess around! Haha... Xiu! Save me!\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The three of them made a scene in the small elevator and only stopped when someone else entered on another floor.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Reporters and fans had already been led away by assistant managers and makeup artists. He Lele and the three of them, along with the bodyguard who was silently following, went directly to the underground parking lot. But as soon as they exited the elevator, they saw a group of photographers carrying cameras and reporters holding microphones pouring out of the adjacent elevator, scaring the three-plus-one into immediately retreating back into the elevator.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>\"Quick, quick, quick! Da Rong× Hotel! Call Xiao Sun over! Nonsense! Of course, bring a camera! Ruan Lin and the Memory heir are fighting! Do you still want the headline or not? Hurry up! I'll go to the hotel first, tell him to come find me directly when he arrives!\" A reporter with a camera hanging on him was running while making a phone call.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ruan Lin?\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Ji Jie took out his phone, but couldn't get through to Ruan Lin, Wu Ming, or Ruan Lin's assistant, who also had the surname Zhou. \"You guys go back first, I'll go take a look.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Chr\u002F>\u003Cp>\u003Cem>— Author's Notes —\u003C\u002Fem>\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Author's note:\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Author's note:\u003C\u002Fp>",1874,"2026-06-14T03:55:59.415Z","2026-06-17T08:39:51.626Z",1,"Gemini 3.1 Flash Lite","e4f8a9d1c1489c21f8a373afae19aae755f619bf1b69f4a908d98ba24a0e84fd","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-229","the-ultimate-men-s-apartment-chapter-227",301,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fthe-ultimate-men-s-apartment-cover.jpg"]