Ji Chi spent ten minutes trying to understand the other person's meaning but still couldn't grasp it. In the end, he gave up trying and dialed the number directly.
"Hello...?"
"What are you doing?"
"You're drawing," Wen He said, pausing her work to save the unfinished drawing.
"Check WeChat and claim your money."
"What money...?"
Although Wen He was somewhat confused, he still exited the call interface.
Ji Chi didn't accept the transfer; instead, he transferred money to himself—tens, hundreds, thousands... twenty thousand?
Wen He counted again, uncertainly: 20,000 yuan.
Why are you transferring money to me?
The other person was silent for a moment, then finally replied, "Draft."
Ah... if it's a sketch...
"Okay, okay, what kind of drawing do you want?"
"Draw us. I want you to draw us, okay?"
Ji Chi retrieved the little panda from the corner of the bed and placed it behind his head to give the other person time to think.
He knew the other party would definitely not accept his money, but he would give them an irresistible reason to refuse.
us...?
Wen He paused, her hand gripping the paintbrush, as many images flashed through her mind... but most of them were of Ji Chi bullying her.
"So? What do you think?"
Wen He opened her mouth to refuse...
"You can't refuse. I paid the money, so I'm the boss. Don't you have to do what I say? Hmm?"
"Ah... okay, so when do you need it?"
Ji Chi rested his chin on his hand. "Hmm... how about the day after tomorrow?"
"Good."
"Okay, take the money. I want to see our paintings the day after tomorrow."
He hung up the phone without waiting for the other party to refuse.
Ten seconds later, Wen He accepted the 20,000 yuan.
Demon Dragon: If you draw well, I have another painting coming up, and I'd like you to draw that too.
He He He: Don't worry, I'm really good at drawing!
He He He: [Transfer 19900]
He He He: No need for that much, 100 is enough for me.
Demon Dragon: Here's a chicken leg for you!
Wen He thought about it for a moment... People had tipped him before, with the highest being over a thousand! Ji Chi gave even more, so it seemed that Ji Chi was the biggest boss. After a brief consideration, Wen He agreed with the other party's statement.
He He He: Okay then
He He He: Boss Xie! You're so generous!
Demon Dragon: I'd rather you said these words to me in person.
Here we go again... Ji Chi always does this.
Wen He ignored him and placed her phone next to her pillow.
He needs to finish the painting on the tablet first before he can paint Ji Chi's.
The diligent young painter seemed to have forgotten that he had never mentioned his profession in the cottage, so how did the other person know?
There's no time to think... only two days left until the deadline.
Wen He added the last few details, saved the file, and sent it to the guest.
He gently rotated his wrist and looked at his phone screen. It was a message from the production team, asking everyone to come downstairs.
Wen He put away her tablet, got up, and went downstairs.
He arrived at the right time; Jiang Yu, Yun Li, and Duan Yueyang were already on the first floor.
The three of them sat on the sofa watching TV, each doing their own thing, waiting for everyone to arrive.
Wen He randomly sat down in the corner of the nearest sofa and watched TV with them.
When Zhou Siyu came downstairs, he was carrying a book. He sat cross-legged on the plush carpet next to him. The book was entirely in a foreign language... Wen He couldn't understand it.
Wow, that's amazing...
Gradually, everyone started coming downstairs.
The production team. "Today we're going camping. Yesterday's winner will receive a luxury tent and a small amount of food supplies. The rest of the guests will need to camp in tents for two nights. You have one hour to pack up. We'll depart in an hour. Please bring your own dinner."
Wen He watched as the production team explained the rules and then asked everyone to go back to their seats, which puzzled him.
Why can't we say it on our phones...?
Ji Chi forward, hooked his arm around Wen He's shoulder, and pulled her into his embrace.
"So, have you decided what you want to draw?"
Wen He shook her head, "Not yet..."
Ji Chi is too impatient... He's already rushing me to finish the manuscript after only ten minutes...
"Tsk, I'm supposed to see the artwork the day after tomorrow," Ji Chi with dissatisfaction, flicking away the tuft of hair on the top of his head. After escorting the man to the door, he opened the door and went inside.
Wen He reached out and rubbed his right shoulder; Ji Chi's hand was pressing on his bones, making them uncomfortable.
What to draw...
Wen He hadn't decided yet; he needed to pack his things now.
Camping in the wild is bound to be full of mosquitoes, so he took out the Liushen Floral Water that he had never touched from his suitcase.
He had bought this in his small rented room before, and after moving to the new house, he had almost forgotten about it.
He put the floral water, toothpaste, toothbrush, and face wash together. He was going to stay out for two nights, so he needed to bring three sets of clothes just in case.
The suitcase was too big, Wen He took out her small paper bag and put the clothes in it. Then she took out a trash bag and put the toothpaste, toothbrush, cup and other items into the paper bag separately.
That would be perfect!
It's only been ten minutes since I finished packing, and the manuscript is due the day after tomorrow... I need to bring my tablet...
Tablets are precious, Wen He took out a special protective case and pouch for them, put them in, and then patted her chest with satisfaction before lying down on the bed to play on her phone.
The departure time arrived quickly. Wen He opened the door, carrying a paper bag in her hand and a small bag containing a tablet slung around her waist. Ji Chi was already there, carrying a suitcase and leaning against the wall, waiting.
He stepped forward, took the paper bag from Wen He, and with a hint of disdain, draped it over his expensive suitcase before carrying it downstairs.
Ji Chi's suitcase wasn't big; it looked like a travel-sized one, small and very convenient.
Looking at the small suitcase, Wen He made up her mind that she would buy one herself when she had money... even if it wasn't very useful?
After all, I spend most of my time at home drawing, and I rarely go out.
The two went downstairs, where most of the people were carrying suitcases, and occasionally some were carrying large backpacks.
Everyone boarded the bus together, Ji Chi still insisted on taking the window seat that Wen He had chosen.
The others took their seats.
"We're heading to Mount An now. We'll be camping Mount An for the next two nights. Yesterday's champions will have even more resources than you. You'll still be in pairs, just like yesterday's team combinations! Getting food is simple: find it yourselves! You can also exchange supplies with the production team through mini-games!"
[Wow, I'm speechless. Isn't this a survival reality show with a romantic subplot?]
[I'm not going to get the job. Can't you guys just stay home and date quietly? Why do you have to go out?]
[Am I watching a dating reality show? Anyone who didn't know better would think it was a survival show.]
[I don't know, does this mean Jiangjiang and Yun Li will be sharing a tent? We'll finally see them sleeping tonight, right... hehehehehe]
After everyone got off the vehicle, they arrived at a grassland platform, but this was not their final destination.
Guided by the signs, the group began their uphill climb. Wen He was empty-handed, and somehow a jacket that didn't belong to him had been put on him, with a thin hood covering his exposed skin.
Wen He raised her hand to shield her forehead, gazing at the distant woods.