Ji Nanshu and Chu Mo were woken by pounding on the door-or, more accurately, someone hammering on it. He struggled to lift his head from Chu Mo's arms and gently shoved the octopus surnamed Chu.
"Go open the door."
Chu Mo swiftly planted a smacking kiss on Ji Nanshu's forehead, then got out of bed.
He opened the door.
It was Jian Yuanjia, with a cameraman behind him.
"Brother Chu! Nanshu! Hurry up! The task deadline's almost here!!"
Jian Yuanjia sounded frantic.
Chu Mo's six-foot-three frame blocked the doorway, preventing the camera from capturing anything inside. The cameraman was even more anxious than Jian Yuanjia.
"We'll be right out."
Then he slammed the door shut again. Hah, they wanted to see his wife fresh out of bed? Not a chance!
Jian Yuanjia and the cameraman outside: "?"
Why shut us out!!! Film Emperor Chu, do you remember you're filming a show?! Huh?!
Jian Yuanjia's bewildered expression successfully sent the viewers into fits of laughter.
[I'm dying. Film Emperor Chu shut that door and left Jian Yuanjia completely dumbfounded.]
[Jian Yuanjia: Who am I? Where am I?]
[Hahahahaha, I think the cameraman's pretty confused too. The picture's frozen.]
[I watched the whole thing. That little bastard Chu Mo was the one who unplugged the power again!]
[I suspect Chu Gouzi has designs on Beauty Ji, and I have evidence!]
Ever since Bai Nanchen withdrew from this livestream, his horde of brain-dead elementary-school fans had left too, making the bullet comments much more peaceful.
Ji Nanshu wasn't surprised at all to see Bai Nanyu in the front courtyard. After all, he had only signed the contract because he knew Bai Nanyu would be taking part in this season.
When Bai Nanyu saw Ji Nanshu, he first put on a shocked expression, then abruptly stood and stepped forward, crying out, "Third Brother?!"
Everyone turned to look at Ji Nanshu. They were actually brothers?!
Jian Yuanjia said incredulously, "Huh? Wait! He said Bai Nanchen was his second brother, and he's calling you Third Brother. Doesn't that make you Bai Nanchen's younger brother??"
Oh no, I even bad-mouthed Bai Nanchen in front of Nanshu! Σ(ŎдŎ|||)ﾉﾉ What do I do now?
Bai Nanyu went straight over and grabbed Ji Nanshu's arm. "Third Brother! Ever since you argued with Dad and ran away a few days ago, Dad's been so... Go home and apologize to him! Dad won't blame you!"
"Who's your third brother? Don't go claiming relatives at random." Ji Nanshu grabbed Bai Nanyu's wrist in turn, squeezed hard, then pushed him away.
Bai Nanyu staggered and almost lost his footing. His eyes quickly reddened, and he said with a pale face, "Third Brother... Dad only wants what's best for you. After all, you did something like that..."
Damn Ji Nanshu, his grip was so strong. It hurt like hell!!
Ji Nanshu folded his arms and sneered. "What did I do? Why don't I tell everyone what you did instead? Like how, in order to..."
Before he could finish, Bai Nanyu hastily interrupted. "Third Brother, why do you keep slandering me!"
"I'll say this one last time. Don't come up to me clucking 'Brother, Brother.' What are you, a hen laying eggs? If I hear you calling me something that disgusting again, don't blame me for whatever slips out of my mouth."
Then Ji Nanshu turned and called to Director Yang. "Director Yang, it's already five. Aren't we checking the task results?"
Director Yang, in the control room: Ahem, ahem. I just wanted to hear the gossip!
The bullet comments-
[Sounds like there's some juicy gossip here?]
[Obviously Mistress Ji did something shameless. Why else would he be afraid to let someone say it!]
[Anyone who makes his own father that angry can't be any good!]
[No matter how much of a flop Mistress Ji is, he's still a senior. Why's he bullying a newcomer?]
[This newcomer looks so well-behaved.]
Only then did Director Yang speak up. "Ahem, everyone, this is Bai Nanchen's younger brother, Bai Nanyu."
"Since Bai Nanchen was previously on Film Empress Lan's team, Bai Nanyu will automatically join that team too."
"Now, show everyone the delicious food you found!"
They had to admit, Bai Nanchen's-no, Bai Nanyu's team now-had some skills. They had found seven dishes, and had even specially plated the food.
Not bad. Their spirit deserved commendation!
But when it was Ji Nanshu's team's turn, the whole tone changed-twelve plastic takeout containers filled with leftover food.
Even his own teammates were bewildered. What was going on??
Director Yang fell strangely silent for a long while before managing to speak. "...This is your delicious food?!"
Ji Nanshu nodded as though it were only natural, his tone utterly sincere. "Of course."
"I asked for delicious food!! Not leftovers!!"
Chu Mo & Jian Yuanjia & Cen Yan: "..."
This absolutely hadn't been their idea!
Ji Nanshu looked completely sincere. "Director Yang, we have the livestream footage as proof. These were indeed delicious food in their previous lives."
Well, he had a point. He really did.
Bai Nanyu stepped forward to make his presence felt. "Third... Teacher Ji, you're... twisting the logic a little. This is far too unfair."
Ji Nanshu rolled his eyes at Bai Nanyu, not even bothering to respond.
Yu Lu said, "Exactly, Teacher Ji. How can this count?"
Ji Nanshu said, "Director Yang only said we couldn't borrow money or buy on credit. He never said we couldn't eat it. ╮(︶△︶)╭"
Director Yang seethed. "..." He really hadn't!! How infuriating!! Even if there weren't that many rules, they couldn't be this lawless, could they?!
"...The winner of today's task is Teacher Ji's team!"
Next time, he would definitely add that rule! And write a couple more, too!!
In the livestream, the bullet comments-
[Isn't Ji Nanshu cheating here??]
[Okay, but this is my first time seeing a director get so angry he turns into a pufferfish. Hahahahaha.]
[I'm more interested in the gossip about Ji Nanshu and Bai Nanyu. Feels like there's definitely something huge there!]
[Director Yang: Press his philtrum, quick! Save him!]
[But I think Bai Nanyu's right! This is so unfair to Film Empress Lan's team!]
[Mistress Ji is so annoying! When is he leaving the livestream?]
Only Jian Yuanjia looked delighted. "Oh yeah! We finally get to eat something good!!"
Ji Nanshu made no comment. Something good? Jian Yuanjia was being far too optimistic.
Sure enough, the next second-
The staff carried over a table piled with ingredients. Now it was Jian Yuanjia's turn to be dumbstruck.
You call all this raw meat and raw fish a feast of meat and fish?!
"Director Yang, how does this count as a feast of meat and fish?!"
Pfft-
Who was laughing at them?
Oh, the other team. They were laughing so loudly.
Director Yang raised an eyebrow. "Just tell me, is this meat big enough? Is this fish fat enough?"
Ji Nanshu: Hard to judge this one.
The other team: Keep it down! With a comedy show to watch, pickles and rice porridge aren't so bad. We'll just call it dieting!!