Traitor, I like Armor Hero

[It definitely didn't end there! I swear on Fu Yanci's integrity, he's someone who watches his mouth.]

[That's a nasty insult, commenter above. You wouldn't let him off even with that.]

[I'm not joking. If I were that guy, even if there was shit in there, I'd grab it and smear it all over the witnesses' faces.]

[If someone saw something that embarrassing happen to me, I'd definitely do something to shut them up, like fling shit all over them and keep the evidence. Then they'd shut up.]

[I'm a germaphobe. I don't belong with you people. I'll go watch Chi An instead.]

Elsewhere, Chi An had only just recovered from that incident too. Beside him, Chi Shuran listened to him with suspicion in her eyes.

"Mocking someone is something you'd do, but getting acquainted with a stranger just like that? With how wary you are, how is that possible?!"

"You're clearly the kind of person who wouldn't pick up a hundred-yuan bill on the street. You'd squat nearby to make sure there was nothing wrong with it, then wait for someone else to pick it up before claiming it was yours!"

"You scheming little rat!"

Chi An scoffed, his gaze faintly haughty and his tone languid. "What, should I be like you? Take weathered dog shit home thinking it's a rock, soak it in a fish tank, and end up killing a whole tank of fish?"

"I was-that was-" The words stuck in her throat, but she couldn't squeeze anything else out. Her eyes shifted, and she changed the subject outright. "Hurry up and pick the apples! They're all here already, and we've only picked one basket!"

Not bothering to argue with Chi Shuran, Chi An looked away and continued climbing the tree to pick the fruit above.

[Dog shit aside, did you have to pick something up off the ground?]

[Is dog shit that generic-looking? Chi Shuran can't even tell the shape of a rock from dog shit?]

[Would you pick up something ordinary-looking? Isn't its unusual shape the very reason you'd pick it up?]

[I don't believe there's anyone who's never picked up dog shit. Didn't you all dig around in the mud as kids?]

[Is picking up dog shit something to be proud of? Bring it up again and see if I don't fight you. (Bends down, brings my face close to yours, and looks you in the eye.) (I'll watch you. Forever.)]

It wasn't that he couldn't be bothered to tell the rest. Everyone had their pride, and as for that conversation he and Fu Yanci had back in college...

Heh.

If he could go back in time now, he would definitely snatch the cleaner's mop and beat Fu Yanci into an idiot.

He must have drunk counterfeit liquor back then and been out of his mind to actually give him his contact details.

And then! He never had another peaceful day!

Ninety-nine-year-old aloof manipulator (Fu Yanci): Hi, wanna date?

One punch to kill the bastard (Chi An): You've told me the upside. What's the downside?

Ninety-nine-year-old aloof manipulator (Fu Yanci): There's no downside to having me. There's no need to turn down a match made in heaven.

One punch to kill the bastard (Chi An): ...I owe you a punch.

One punch to kill the bastard (Chi An): Bastard.

Ninety-nine-year-old aloof manipulator (Fu Yanci): Hitting means affection, and scolding means love. I never thought you'd love me so deeply after just one meeting.

Ninety-nine-year-old aloof manipulator (Fu Yanci): Actually, I'm Ultraman's human host. I was injured in my last battle and can't transform. I need a man to date me, give me hope, and let me become light again to protect the world.

One punch to kill the bastard (Chi An): Traitor, I like Armor Hero.

He'd been ignored, and he wasn't happy. How dare those lousy apples steal his attention?!

He declared that, starting today, apples were his least favorite fruit.

"Stop looking! Keep looking and we'll come in last!"

They had to fill five huge baskets with such tiny cherries. Why be so conscientious? Couldn't they put some swelling agents on them?!

Song Wenjing roared helplessly. He must have lost his mind to bring Fu Yanci along! That lunatic!

"Heh, like I give a shit."

Fu Yanci looked at the sprawling apple orchard ahead, calculating the cost in his head.

He thought he should take a small portion out of the money he was giving Chi An. He wanted to hire ten excavators to flatten this apple orchard.

"Bro, I'm begging you. Stop losing it and get the task done for me first."

"It's normal to lose it a little at work. Emotional stability costs extra."

As long as I'm unhappy, nobody but Chi An gets to have a good time.

"A hundred thousand."

It was only money. He had plenty.

"Pay enough, and anything's negotiable."

"Forget first place. Second is just right for choosing a house close to his."

[Close to whom? Want to make that a little clearer? Bro, this is a livestream. You really aren't holding back at all.]

[Open and unapologetic, not hiding a thing. That's what I like about you. You don't treat us like outsiders at all, so can you tell us more about the two of you?]

[Gossiping is in the nature of Z Country's people.]

[You really do mean it when you say pay enough. When will I get a boss this easy to talk to?]

[I asked my boss for extra pay, and my boss told me to hand in my resignation. Is this the difference between people? (Nine-turn braised intestines.)]

[So even handsome guys get treated differently. Song Wenjing has become so much livelier on this variety show. So full of energy.]

[You've got a way with words. High EQ: he's livelier and more energetic. Low EQ: he's gotten irritable and isn't the handsome young wolfdog he used to be.]

[It'd be great if he could come on this variety show. It might be even more fun.]

[Are you talking about who I think you're talking about? He really keeps a low profile.]

Another half hour or so passed. Chi An and Chi Shuran had already filled two baskets with apples, while Fu Yanci's side had filled one basket with cherries. Lin Yuxuan and Gu Zijin had also discovered the problem and, after finding the trick, finished feeding several cows. Ren Anwen's side had things relatively easy.

Ren Anwen chatted with the elderly person while washing clothes, while Ren Wuyang brought out a basin of water and scrubbed furniture beside them. While everyone was busy, Lu Wanqing and Li Nanyi finally arrived at their destination.

Before they could even get a proper rest, they learned they had to complete tasks to choose their accommodations. Unable to maintain her smile anymore, Li Nanyi dropped the luggage in her hands, looking close to tears.

"Now we're definitely coming in last. They all got here so early, and we've only just arrived. Even if we start the task now, we'll still definitely be last. What's the difference between choosing and not choosing? We'll be stuck in the worst place anyway. We might as well not do it."

"Nanyi!"

Grabbing Li Nanyi's hand, Lu Wanqing turned her back and gave her a meaningful look. Only after calming Li Nanyi down did Lu Wanqing approach the staff. "Sorry, we only have two hours left. Could we get a slightly simpler task? The ox cart was too slow. We didn't want to get here this late either."

"The tasks are all drawn at random. Some people draw hard ones, and some draw easy ones. Everyone follows the rules."

The implication was that they absolutely wouldn't change the rules just for her.

Livestreaming was precisely to guard against people like these. They were used to prerecorded shows, relying on the audience not being able to see them to create problems for the production team and make things difficult for other guests, yet still ending up with the best reputation. Let's see what they would do this time!