afternoon.
"Aaaaaah, Director Yang, you're such a jerk!! You didn't give us even this one clue! How are we supposed to find it?! How are we supposed to find it?!"
Without a doubt, this wailing and cursing could only be attributed to Jian Yuanjia.
Li Lan covered her mouth and laughed, " Yuanjia, think about it, if we can't find it, wouldn't Director Yang have to pay rent?"
Upon hearing this, Jian Yuanjia's eyes lit up. That's right! Why should he save money for Director Yang, who's a complete jerk? He should just give up and do nothing!
Jian Yuanjia went up and grabbed Li Lan's hand, praising, " Sister Lan, you're so smart!! Indeed! There's a reason you became a movie Sister Lan!! Beautiful! Smart! And a great actress!"
Li Lan was overjoyed by the compliments, feigning modesty. "Oh, Yuanjia, don't praise me like that! I... I also think I'm quite pretty, hahaha..."
The other guests strongly agreed with Li Lan's suggestion: why should they save money for Director Yang? They wouldn't!
After exchanging compliments, Jian Yuanjia grabbed Jin Shi's hand and said, " Mr. Jin, you don't mind, do you? What does it matter if it's true or not? What matters is the rent!"
A completely bewildered Jin Shi was clearly struggling to adapt to the situation. Just as he was about to stammer out his agreement, Director Yang stormed in, wielding a megaphone and yelling, "Rent?! Rent?! Huh? Don't you know the cost of living?! Go find it now! If you can't, I'll give away everything in your fridge!!"
Want to eat?! Go to hell and starve!!
Jian Yuanjia was incredibly irritating. " Director Yang, you're getting impatient, you're getting impatient, you're getting impatient!"
"What's the rush?! Get to the truth behind the ghost story right now!!"
Ji Nanshu, never one to shy away from stirring things up, chimed in. "Is there a reward for finding it?"
Jian Yuanjia repeated, "Yes! Is there a reward if we find it?"
"A reward?! You guys are slacking off like this and you still expect a reward?! Are you guys crazy or am I?! Huh?!"
Very well, the two of them successfully turned Director Yang into a screaming chicken.
At this moment, Chu Mo seemed to think it wasn't exciting enough, and chimed in, " Director Yang, rewards are what motivate people."
Jian Yuanjia chimed in, "That's right! It's not worth it for us to save you money by finding the truth!"
Ji Xingyu added insult to injury, "A losing proposition."
Cen Yan nodded. "I won't be a sucker."
Even Bai Nanchen and Bai Nanyu didn't disagree this time, and said in unison, "Yes! We should get a reward no matter what!"
Jiang Yue, Li Lan, and Yu Lu silently clapped:... You guys are brave. They wouldn't dare, but that doesn't stop them from clapping to show their encouragement!
Director Yang:??! Ten people bullying one of them?! Have you no shame?!
The guests declared righteously: We don't want to!!
[Hahahaha, Director Yang's face turned green!! I'm dying of laughter!!]
You know what, I really love watching the guests and Director Yang engage in witty battles!
[ Director Yang wasn't the only one bewildered; Jin Shi was too! He never dreamed someone would ask Director Yang for rent on his behalf.]
Director Yang took a deep breath, his hands trembling as he put down the megaphone. After trying to calm himself down, he sneered, "Fine! You want a reward, huh? Fine... there will definitely be a reward in the next episode!"
Ha, trying to get something out of him? No way!! Hopefully, these rebellious guests next week will be mentally prepared!!
Trying to outsmart him? He's planned so many variety shows; he didn't do it for nothing!!!
We'll see (/‵Д′)/~ ╧╧!!
After Director Yang promised the reward for the next episode, the guests began to discuss it.
Jian Yuanjia: " Director Yang didn't give us any clues at all!"
Cen Yan: "Yesterday they said this was where the warlord's concubine lived, and the strange things started when the concubine disappeared."
Jiang Yue: "We can also go and take a look at that cellar from yesterday."
Yu Lu: "Should we go check the cellar first?"
The guests' gazes turned to Ji Nanshu and Shu Cheng. Jian Yuanjia asked, " Celestial Master Shu, Nanshu, what do you think?"
After a moment's thought, Shu Cheng said, "We can go check the cellar."
Ji Nanshu stood up and stretched. "Let's split up. You guys go to the cellar, and A-Mo and I will go to the second floor."
Bai Nanchen said sarcastically, "Go to the second floor? You guys aren't trying to slack off and reap the benefits, are you?!"
"Is there anyone here who's even better at reaping the benefits than you?"
After saying that, Ji Nanshu turned and went upstairs, leaving the Bai Family brothers with the back of his head.
Second floor.
After the two went up to the second floor, Ji Nanshu led Chu Mo to the room at the far right of the upper floor.
Upon entering the room, you are greeted by a small living room. To the right is a mica screen that separates the bedroom from the living room. The room is fully equipped with a bed, wardrobe, dressing table, and even a dedicated shoe rack.
Chu Mo, with his sharp eyes, pointed out. "A pair of shoes is missing."
Ji Nanshu nodded, opened the wardrobe, and said, "Hmm, not just. Look here—"
Not only shoes, but also a cheongsam is missing from the wardrobe.
Ji Nanshu carefully sensed it and said, "The yin energy is much stronger than yesterday."
Chu Mo couldn't see or sense the yin energy, but his five senses were unusually sharp. He said, "Something... is watching us."
As soon as he entered the room, he felt a very uncomfortable sense of being watched, similar to what he had felt when he first arrived at the mansion, but even stronger.
What did you find?
Just as Ji Nanshu was about to say something more, a male voice came from behind him.
It's Jin Shi.
Chu Mo shielded Ji Nanshu behind him, a hint of coldness flashing in his dark eyes. "What are you doing here?"
Jin Shi, abandoning his cool demeanor, said with a grin, "I thought you were going to pretend you didn't know me?"
"Why are you protecting your wife so tightly?"
Chu Mo said coldly, "Don't change the subject."
Ji Nanshu peeked out from behind Chu Mo: "You two seem to get along very well--"
The two said in unison, "Who's on good terms with him?!"
Ji Nanshu tilted his head, looking back and forth between the two of them several times, then suddenly realized and said, "Oh--"
"Then what are you doing here?"
This question was posed by Ji Nanshu to Jin Shi.
Jin Shi said to Ji Nanshu, "I've come to see you."
Chu Mo's eyes sharpened instantly. "?"
Why are there people everywhere trying to steal his wife?!
Chu Mo spoke in a sinister tone, "Do you want to die?"
Seeing how protective Chu Mo was, Jin Shi became even more interested. He circled the two of them, clicking his tongue in amazement. "Chu, I've never seen you like this before. Tsk tsk tsk..."
"None of your business!!"
Very good, this is the first time Ji Nanshu has heard Chu Mo swear.
Jin Shi laughed triumphantly, "Hahahahahaha..."
After laughing, he said seriously, "I'm here to remind you something: the Xia Family has their eyes on your wife."
Chu Mo replied in a deep voice, "Understood."
Ji Nanshu looked at Chu Mo with a puzzled expression. "Hmm? The Xia Family? Which one is that?"
Chu Mo gestured with his eyes: I'll tell you when we get home.