The director searched every pocket on him, but only managed to scrape together 1,000 yuan in cash. He still owed Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan 2,300 yuan.
Looking at the outstretched hand before him, the director could only bow his head. "Could we keep the remaining 2,300 yuan with the production team for now? Whenever you want to exchange it for something, we'll deduct it directly. Would that work for you?"
At that, Xu Wang turned and exchanged a look with Pei Yanchuan.
Pei Yanchuan carefully analyzed their current situation, then nodded.
"Sure." Xu Wang saw no problem with it either and nodded his agreement.
The director breathed a sigh of relief. Once I get back, I'm scrapping that exchange chart and making a new one!
"Next, please walk straight to the village, everyone." Smiling, the director climbed onto the three-wheeler driven by the assistant director beside him.
"I've only just realized what a total bastard the director is!" Xia Yu raised his sandbag-sized fist.
Behind Xia Yu, Hou Yunqi nodded in agreement.
Xu Wang had just turned around when Pei Yanchuan patted the suitcase for him.
Xu Wang shook his head and took two small steps closer to Pei Yanchuan's ear. "I get the feeling it won't be that simple."
At that, Pei Yanchuan looked around and noticed that although the director had gotten onto the vehicle, he had left a whole group of crew members behind.
"Possibly."
"Then how about we stay put for now?"
As Xu Wang spoke, his warm breath brushed Pei Yanchuan's neck.
Pei Yanchuan stiffened slightly. Several seconds passed before he rasped out a single word. "Okay."
Having received his answer, Xu Wang plopped down on the suitcase.
The other groups of guests all began moving at a leisurely pace.
In the end, only Yun Xi, Xu Wang, and Pei Yanchuan remained where they were.
[Huh? Why aren't wifey and hubby moving?]
[Have they given up? Our Ranran is so much better. He'd never give up before seeing something through.]
[Exactly, exactly.]
[They're both wealthy married couples, but the difference is huge.]
[I think they should just quit.]
A flood of haters suddenly appeared in Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan's livestream chat.
Far away at the Pei Family's old residence, Elder Pei scowled at the sight and thumped his cane.
"Hmph! Where did all these nasty comments come from?"
The butler, who was standing beside Elder Pei, immediately took out his phone and made a call.
Five minutes later, the butler hung up.
"Sir, according to our investigation, these appear to be paid trolls."
"Paid trolls?" Elder Pei looked puzzled.
"Sir, paid trolls are people who take money to post whatever their employers want," the butler explained briefly.
"Then someone put them up to it. Go investigate and take care of it." Elder Pei snorted disdainfully. Daring to make trouble for my eldest grandson and grandson-in-law? They're asking for a beating!
"Yes, sir."
Meanwhile, Xu Wang had no idea Elder Pei was also watching them on a screen.
Standing a short distance away, Yun Xi secretly observed the pair. His original plan for coming on this show had been to win over Leng Yifan, but who could have expected Pei Yanchuan to appear out of nowhere?
Between Pei Yanchuan and Leng Yifan, one held real power and was the richest man, while the other was a young master who still had his father above him. Even an idiot would know which to choose.
Sticking to his principle of picking only the sweetest peach, Yun Xi immediately changed his plans.
But before changing his plans, he needed to observe how feasible this one would be.
Yun Xi quietly studied Xu Wang. Hmm, his face really is nice, his figure is great, and his voice sounds lovely too, but I should be pretty evenly matched with him, right?
Feeling extremely proud of himself, Yun Xi chuckled aloud.
"Hehehe... slurp..."
Hearing the noise, Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan looked up at the same time, catching Yun Xi grinning foolishly and drooling.
Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan exchanged a look, communicating with their eyes.
Xu Wang: What's wrong with him?
Pei Yanchuan: He's probably a complete idiot.
[Hahaha, what's going on with Yun Xi? He's laughing so hard he's drooling?]
[Baby Xi, hurry up and stop looking so hopeless.]
[Aaaah! Our Xixi needs PR! Tagging Fenghua Entertainment.]
Noticing their gazes, Yun Xi hurriedly straightened up and quietly shifted his angle, trying to show his most perfect side.
What he did not know, however, was that his current pose looked especially comical on camera.
One leg was higher than the other, his body leaned slightly forward, and a mysterious smile sat on his face.
The cameraman following Yun Xi nearly burst out laughing. This young man really was a funny one.
Seeing that the pair were no longer looking at him, Yun Xi quietly shuffled closer, trying to reduce the distance between them.
A little bored, Xu Wang fiddled with the hem of Pei Yanchuan's clothes.
As he fiddled, there was suddenly a crinkling sound, as though he had accidentally touched a plastic bag.
Xu Wang and Pei Yanchuan both looked at the pocket at Pei Yanchuan's waist.
"Candy that slipped through the net!" Xu Wang said quietly.
Pei Yanchuan nodded solemnly.
"Let's keep our voices down so we don't get caught." Xu Wang spoke so softly that his voice was barely more than a breath.
Pei Yanchuan remained silent. He looked at Yun Xi, who was practically sprawled over Xu Wang's back, then at the cameraman following close behind him.
Xu Wang also noticed something was wrong. Planting his feet on either side of the suitcase, he slid forward a short distance.
Caught off guard, Yun Xi nearly fell to the ground, but fortunately, his years of dance training allowed him to quickly regain his balance.
"Um, lovely weather today." Yun Xi awkwardly turned his back and scratched his head.
Xu Wang looked up at the sky. Whether even the heavens had it in for Yun Xi or not, a cloud happened to cover the bright sun just then.
Even the light dimmed a little.
[Hahaha, I'm dying. I just want to know who invented this little creature called Yun Xi.]
[I want to know too, haha.]
[Wifey's breathy whisper was so cute!]
[Director! I'm reporting candy that slipped through the net, haha.]
[Xu Wang says: How about you look up and check again?]
[Yun Xi after looking: Heaven, you're deliberately making things difficult for me, aren't you?!]
Just as they stood there with nothing to say to one another, a large water buffalo suddenly appeared at the end of the road.
"Moo~" The large water buffalo ambled along the road, pulling a cart behind it.
A villager sat on the cart. When he saw Xu Wang and the others, he stopped it.
"Need a ride on the buffalo cart?"
"Moo~" The large water buffalo swished its tail.
With a grave expression, Pei Yanchuan pulled Xu Wang a step back.
Yun Xi failed to react in time, and the tail caught him squarely on the hand.
Yun Xi's terrified expression was instantly meme-worthy.
"Is it free?" Xu Wang asked reflexively.
"Of course not. If you ride on my buffalo cart, you'll need to help me clean the buffalo shed."
Thinking of Pei Yanchuan beside him, Xu Wang immediately shook his head. "We're not in a hurry to leave yet."
"What about you?" The villager looked at Yun Xi.
Half scared out of his wits, Yun Xi shook his head on pure bodily instinct.
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