The weather was sunny that day... but unfortunately, it wasn't. On the third-to-last day of the show, the guests woke up to find it was raining outside.
Summer rain always makes people feel stuffy and hot. From the moment you wake up, you feel like the air is compressed, and you feel somewhat confined.
Wang Chengran rubbed his eyes, sat up in bed, and muttered, "So stuffy."
Xia Zhiyi had finished washing up and was standing in front of the only window in the room, looking towards the back mountain through the hazy light. She said softly, "It's raining outside, so let's skip the morning run. If you're sleepy, you can sleep a little longer."
Wang Chengran paused for a moment, then said, "And what about you, Teacher Xia?"
Xia Zhiyi smiled and said, "I'm going to the bamboo forest."
Wang Chengran: "Huh?"
Xia Zhiyi: "Aren't we having guests coming today? Sister Ranran mentioned wanting to try bamboo rice before, but she didn't get a chance for various reasons. The show is almost over, so we have to let Sister Ranran have her wish."
"Our guests are coming today, so I'm going to cut some bamboo; we'll need it for lunch."
Wang Chengran got up. "Then I'll go with you."
Xia Zhiyi: "No need, I can manage on my own. It's rare for it to rain, you should get some more sleep."
Wang Chengran: "I can't sleep."
Xia Zhiyi: "... Okay then."
While Wang Chengran washing up, Xia Zhiyi stood under the eaves, looking up at the sky.
Fu Yunyi also got up.
At this moment, he had no idea what kind of fright he was about to experience. He appeared beside Xia Zhiyi at the back door, yawning, and said, "Good morning."
"Good morning, Brother Fu." Xia Zhiyi greeted him casually.
Fu Yunyi: "It's raining..."
He was somewhat moved.
Xia Zhiyi: "Yeah, it started raining around three or four in the morning and it hasn't stopped."
The rain wasn't heavy, but it wasn't light either; it drizzled all morning.
Xia Zhiyi woke up at the first sound, but when she realized it was just raining, she didn't get up.
I didn't get up to wash until dawn, but that was earlier than usual.
It was a bit stuffy inside, but the feeling outside was completely different. After several hours of rain, the usually hot air had been completely swept away, and standing here in short sleeves, you could feel a slight chill.
Fu Yunyi: "Ah, so early. When will the rain stop?"
Xia Zhiyi: "It'll probably take another hour or two, so we don't need to go for a morning run today. I'm going to the bamboo forest with Brother Chengran later, and then we'll do our morning exercise when we get back. Brother Fu can sit and rest for a while."
Fu Yunyi glanced at the rain outside, then at Xia Zhiyi, and after a while said, "Why did it have to rain today of all days? The guests are arriving this morning, aren't they?"
"Um."
Fu Yunyi sighed, "I hope the rain will have stopped by the time they arrive."
Xia Zhiyi roughly knew what he wanted to say, hesitated for a moment, and then suddenly turned to Director Gong, who was standing under the awning not far away, quietly drinking porridge, and asked, "Director, which way do the guests come today?"
Director Gong paused slightly, swallowed the congee in his mouth, and then said, "I originally wanted the guests to experience the unique features of the mountain area, but if it rains, let's take the main road."
Xia Zhiyi smiled and nodded, "Okay."
Fu Yunyi was speechless. "If you still make them climb mountains in this weather, that's not experiencing the unique features of the mountains, that's murder for money."
Director Gong: "..."
So, isn't this a change?
[Hahahaha, murder for money, is that even acceptable?]
Don't go hiking in the rain! The paths are slippery, and you could easily get injured even on flat ground, let alone in the mountains.
[If I fall, I could roll around for who knows how long, it's terrifying]
I'm so excited! I wonder who everyone ultimately invited.
[Wow, half a month has already passed so quickly, is it coming to an end?]
[Damn it, why is it only half a month? It's so interesting to see everyone's daily lives!]
Comments flooded the screen, creating a harmonious atmosphere.
Xia Zhiyi his head slightly, and a cool breeze swept by, lifting the loose hem of his clothes.
It was raining and windy today, and Xia Zhiyi looked particularly delicate and petite standing under the eaves.
With a slender waist and skin as white as snow, what a delicate and pitiful little beauty.
Hmm, a very deceptive appearance.
Fu Yunyi silently watched Xia Zhiyi, and only when Xia Zhiyi turned to look at him did he say, "If you were an actress, you would definitely have a wide range of roles."
Xia Zhiyi blinked, then smiled, "Thank you for the compliment."
Fu Yunyi smiled. Just then Wang Chengran over after washing up and asked, " Brother Fu, are you coming along too?"
Fu Yunyi shook his head. "I don't need to. If I'm not going for a morning run, I'll stay and help them with some chores. You'll be back in a bit anyway."
Although we don't know what Xia Zhiyi is going to do in the bamboo forest, since Xia Zhiyi she would do morning exercises when she gets back, it won't take too long.
Fu Yunyi wasn't that diligent either, and with the rain, he didn't want to go out.
Even without getting wet, the moisture in the air can make you feel sticky and uncomfortable.
Xia Zhiyi nodded gently. "Okay, we'll be back as soon as possible."
When Xue Ranran and Qin Yue opened the door and came out, twenty bamboo tubes were already neatly arranged in the kitchen.
Qin Yue was a little puzzled when she saw the bamboo tube.
Xue Ranran reacted quickly, exclaiming in surprise, "Wow! Who brought this? Are they making bamboo rice?"
Wang Chengran, who was squatting by the ditch behind the back door washing something, turned around at the sound and replied, "The bamboo tubes were cut by Teacher Xia and me this morning from the bamboo grove. Teacher Xia said we'd use them at noon, and I'll wash them again in a bit."
Xue Ranran was overjoyed. "Yay! Bamboo rice! I've wanted to try it ever since I saw that bamboo grove! It's a pity I never got around to it before."
Qin Yue also realized what was happening and couldn't help but smile, "Oh, that's great! I was just worried about what to do when the guests came."
After speaking, she paused for a moment, then looked a little worried. "But I don't know how to make bamboo rice. Is it just a matter of putting the rice into a bamboo tube and cooking it according to the usual steps?"
Just then, Xia Zhiyi came in through the front door carrying two large basins. She overheard Qin Yue's words, smiled, and said, " Sister Yueyue, take a break today. I'll do it."
Upon hearing this, Qin Yue laughed, "That's great! If the lunch wasn't good today, then it's your fault!"
The words carried a hint of a joke, but it was actually a way of lowering everyone's expectations for Xia Zhiyi.
However, Qin Yue still trusted Xia Zhiyi. After all, over the past few days, Xia Zhiyi had handled everything very well and hadn't messed up at all.
Trust is built up little by little, and that's how Qin Yue Xia Zhiyi.
Although he didn't know whether Xia Zhiyi were good or not, he certainly wouldn't let things get out of hand.
Xia Zhiyi smiled, "Don't worry."