After breakfast, the group took a shuttle bus out of the port.
With clear skies and no wind, and the occasional calls of seabirds, traveling in such weather is undoubtedly a delightful experience for both body and mind.
As everyone stepped out of the shuttle bus, their eyes were immediately drawn to a stunning all-black sports car.
The hollowed-out tail wing angles upwards, and the waistline is smooth, like a black lightning bolt gathering its power.
Jiang Yifeng looked at the sports car in front of him. "It's not the first time I've seen it, but this car is still so cool it makes my legs weak."
Song Tiantian exclaimed in amazement, "He really is so handsome!"
[This must be the birthday present that the Evil Bad Kitty gave her husband, right?]
Even though I already knew how cool this car was from the official pictures, seeing the real thing still left me speechless with its awesomeness.
[No human being could resist this car, right?]
[What a cool car! Driving this on the street would definitely turn heads!]
[ Xie Linchuan is such a lucky guy, his wife is beautiful and she even bought him a sports car.]
A group of bodyguards in black who were already waiting there immediately came to greet them as they got out of the car.
The person in the lead approached Shen Xingcan, while the others helped the guests unload their luggage from the car.
"Young Master, Young Master Linchuan."
The man had a very typical white appearance, but he spoke Chinese with a natural intonation.
"Okay, give it to him."
"Yes."
The man handed Xie Linchuan a gift box wrapped in a ribbon.
Xie Linchuan reached out and took the gift box. There was no letter on the gift box, only a line of words written in a flamboyant style, "A birthday present for that big jerk."
After staring at the words for a while, Xie Linchuan looked up at Shen Xingcan and said, "Thank you for the birthday present, Little Star."
Shen Xingcan bluntly replied, "You're welcome. Didn't you give me one too? If you hadn't given me a gift, I would have kept it and opened it myself."
Xie Linchuan smiled.
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It takes seven or eight hours to get to Provence, and with rest stops along the way, it's naturally better to leave as early as possible.
Renting a car wasn't difficult in itself, and communication issues were completely ignored thanks to Xie Linchuan's excellent French.
So, it didn't take long for Xie Linchuan and Jiang Yifeng to bring back two cars from the car rental company.
While the staff were setting up the live streaming cameras, Shen Xingcan discussed the time arrangements with everyone.
"It takes about six or seven hours to get from Port de Grenelle, where we are now, to Provence. We will stop in Lyon for a while to rest and visit some of the sights there."
"We should arrive at the edge of Provence around 8 or 9 p. m., from where it will take about two hours to get to my accommodation in the Luberon Mountains."
"So we now have two options. The first is that we find a hotel to rest after arriving in Provence, and then drive to the Luberon Mountains tomorrow morning."
"The second option is to drive directly to my place after leaving Lyon. Raise your hand if you agree with option one, and do not raise your hand if you agree with option two. The minority shall abide by the majority."
Song Tiantian immediately raised her hand. "I agree with option one. The second one is too rushed and will be too tiring."
Ye Ran: "I agree with the second option. Although the journey will be tiring, we can have a good time in Provence tomorrow."
Lin Cen: "I want the first option. The second option is too tiring. If we choose the second option, we can leave earlier, so we won't be too tired and it won't delay our sightseeing in Provence tomorrow."
Jiang Yifeng: "I choose option two. The sooner we arrive, the sooner we can enjoy it."
Shen Xingcan counted the number of people. "Based on the voting results, our final plan is one: Get in the car, see you in Lyon."
Shen Xingcan is truly a master communicator; choosing him as team leader was definitely the right decision.
[This is what someone with many years of experience as a team captain looks like.]
[Regarding efficiency.]
See you in Lyon!
Zou Yanshu watched helplessly as his beautiful cat captain got into the car with Xie Linchuan.
He really wanted to go with them, but unfortunately, although the La Voiture Noire was a limited edition worldwide, it was also one of Bugatti's usual two-seater models.
Shen Xingcan sat in the passenger seat and was about to fasten his seatbelt when Xie Linchuan leaned over and fastened it for him.
"If you're sleepy, you can take a nap."
"Not sleepy."
[There are only the two of you in this car now, why are you being so serious? Say something dirty!]
[Upstairs sisters...]
[Go go go, let's go!]
[This car is so beautiful, waaaaah!]
The grand convoy set off, and among them, the black Bugatti La Voiture Noire stood out particularly.
Shen Xingcan had never actually tried driving from Paris to Provence before.
Fortunately, they spend most of their time on the highway, so they don't have to worry about getting lost.
While Xie Linchuan was driving, Shen Xingcan, feeling bored, simply took out her phone and entered Xie Linchuan's live stream.
"Hmm? It's strange to see my own livestream. Let me see what you guys are all commenting on..."
Upon hearing Shen Xingcan's words, the live stream chat immediately erupted in excitement.
[The car is so beautiful, but I've never seen Xingcan's purple one. I'd like to see it.]
[Chan fans will always love you (๑′ᴗ‵๑)Ⅰ Lᵒᵛᵉᵧₒᵤ❤]
[You're walking so strangely today, did you give him something? Say something!]
[Besides that A Fruit, will you be participating in any other variety shows this year? Please participate in a few more, you haven't been active in the public eye for years!]
[I want to hear you sing. How about a solo concert? Or, if that's not possible, you could sing a few songs on a TV station.]
[Ask Xie Linchuan if he's received any good scripts lately, and why he hasn't joined the production team yet.]
Shen Xingcan began selectively answering the questions in the live chat.
"Want to see that purple one? I'll post a picture when I get back to China. Love me? Yeah, I'll always love my fans too."
"The earliest I can hold a concert is next year. I'm currently working on a new album, but I could consider singing a few songs on TV, depending on my schedule at that time."
"Variety shows? That's fine too Xie Linchuan goes, I'll go."
Shen Xingcan: " Xie Linchuan."
"Um."
"Your fans are asking if you've received any good scripts lately, and why you haven't started filming yet."
"There are no notebooks that interest me."
Shen Xingcan: "I asked for you, Xie Linchuan said he didn't have any doujinshi that interested him."
[What more could Trump supporters want? This wife is so kind; she even helps you ask questions.]
[@All variety show directors in China, did you hear what my brother said? He's going to be on a variety show with that Xie guy. Hurry up and hand him your scripts.]
[Hilarious! Shen Xingcan's fans are really going to great lengths to see Shen Xingcan.]
I'm so curious about what Xingcan's parents are like.
[What kind of variety shows does Xingcan want? Competitive challenges, music shows, family shows, talent shows, crossover shows, etc.?]
Shen Xingcan: "My home is perfect for filming vampire-themed dramas. What kind of variety show would you like? Family-themed? Like an adult version of ' Where Are We Going, Dad??'?"
[Haha, no, it's just a variety show where mothers and sons have heart-to-heart talks.]
Shen Xingcan: "That won't do. My mom obviously doesn't have time to participate in variety shows with me... I'd probably be a mess in competitive shows, talent shows... I'm too sarcastic, no way. Crossover? Should I go learn acting? That sounds interesting, music variety shows are fine too."
[Talent shows are actually quite suitable for you. You'd be perfect as a mentor. So what if your words are harsh? Everyone knows what kind of person you are.]
[You know what, if Xingcan were a mentor, the entire talent show would be elevated to a whole new level.]
[Crossing boundaries is actually quite nice. You could be a student, and your husband could be a mentor, maybe even have a teacher-student romance... cough.]
[A good cook can whip up a meal in a single sentence; I'm obsessed with teacher-student romances.]
Shen Xingcan looked at the screen and laughed, "Pfft, you guys are really something, but it is kind of interesting."
Xie Linchuan: "What's interesting?"
Shen Xingcan: "Netizens suggested I participate in a crossover variety show to learn acting, and then you could be my mentor, so we could become teacher and student."
Xie Linchuan said calmly, "You call me teacher? That does sound nice."
Shen Xingcan glanced at Xie Linchuan, her tone disdainful. "Pervert."
Xie Linchuan: "You think calling me teacher makes you a pervert?"
Shen Xingcan glared. "That's right, don't think I don't know what you're thinking!"
Xie Linchuan: "Then tell me what I'm thinking."
Shen Xingcan choked. "... Anyway, you're a pervert!"
How could he possibly say those things on camera!
Xie Linchuan said in a low voice, " Shen Xingcan, you're making false accusations."
Shen Xingcan rolled her eyes. " Xie Linchuan, you're annoying."
[Yeah, calling someone "teacher" isn't perverted, hehe.]
[That's how couples are; no matter what they say, they'll subconsciously think about sex, hahaha.]
Three hours later, the group arrived in Lyon.
Shen Xingcan replaced Xie Linchuan as the driver, so neither of them was too tired.
Holding the task card, Song Tiantian said, "We arrived in Lyon, known as the culinary capital of France, three hours later. In order to allow the audience to have a deeper understanding of this city..."
The program team has now issued a task: the guests must work together to take twelve photos featuring famous buildings or local delicacies in Lyon.
"Photos must not be duplicated, and each photo must contain at least three guests. If it is a food photo, the dishes in front of the photo must exactly match the number of guests."
"Completing the task within three hours will earn you a 500-point reward from the program team."
Shen Xingcan: "So how is a famous building defined? What exactly constitutes 'famous'? Does taking two completely different photos of the same place count?"
Ye Ran also spoke up, "And those food photos, is it one photo per dish, or one photo per restaurant?"
Song Tiantian: "The production team will invite twenty people from Lyon as judges, and only one photo of the same restaurant and building will be counted."
Jiang Yifeng stroked his chin thoughtfully. "We can easily find twelve restaurants and eat at them one by one; that way, we definitely won't go over time."
Song Tiantian: "Theoretically, it's possible."
Shen Xingcan bluntly retorted, "After we finish eating, we can just retire from the entertainment industry."
Jiang Yifeng asked, puzzled, "Why did you leave the entertainment industry?"
Shen Xingcan: "Because if we don't hide, we'll be slaughtered like pigs."
Ye Ran: "Pfft, it really is."
Lin Cen: "No, I'm getting old. My metabolism isn't as good as it used to be. Maintaining this appearance is already a result of my best efforts to control myself."
Zou Yanshu: "To come up with such a terrible idea, Jiang Xiaobai Jiang Xiaobai truly lives up to his name."
Shen Xingcan: "... Then let's proceed according to our previous group assignments. We'll divide Lyon into two areas, north and south, and each group will go to the north and south to complete the mission. Each group will take six photos. If we have enough time, we'll try to take as many as possible. We'll meet back here in two and a half hours."
"OK."
Zou Yanshu: "Okay."
The two groups split up and acted separately.
Before parting ways, Shen Xingcan, who controlled the team's finances, gave each member two thousand euros and assigned two bodyguards fluent in French and Chinese to escort him to the other team.
Not long after they parted, Shen Xingcan received a phone call from his second brother.
As soon as the call connected, Nuowente's voice came through. "Your second sister-in-law has a sensitive stomach, try to make sure she eats on time, she doesn't like mushrooms."
Shen Xingcan: "...6."
So you're not even going to act anymore, huh?
After hanging up the phone, Shen Xingcan looked at Shu Yan: " Brother Shu Yan, how about we have lunch first, and then go complete the mission?"
Shu Yan nodded. "Okay, I'm hungry too."
The three of them found a small restaurant nearby.
Shen Xingcan looked at Shu Yan: "Since the production team wants us to eat local specialties, why don't we just ask the waiters for recommendations?"
Shu Yan smiled gently, "Okay, this will save us a lot of trouble."
After receiving approval, Shen Xingcan immediately asked the waiter to serve them five local Lyon specialties when the waiter arrived, and made it clear that she did not want mushrooms.
Shu Yan was taken aback by Shen Xingcan's words.
[If my French is correct, is Shen Xingcan telling the waiter not to bring mushrooms? Doesn't this Evil Ragdoll eat mushrooms?]
[Pretty Mimi has the freedom not to like eating mushrooms!]
[No way, I saw him bragging about mushroom soup last night...]
[ Shu Yan's eight-year-old fan showed up uninvited. Shen Xingcan doesn't know, but Shu Yan doesn't eat mushrooms.]
[Didn't Shen Xingcan say before that he really likes Shu Yan's work? It's normal to know what your idol likes to eat.]
[... Something's not right. I've been a fan of Shu Yan for five years, and I didn't even know Shu Yan didn't eat mushrooms... Something's fishy.]
[What problem could there be? Even the Evil Bad Kitty is so sweet with her husband.]
Shen Xingcan: "Has Brother Shu Yan ever been to Lyon?"
Shu Yan shook her head. "No, although I'm often in France, I usually stay in Paris."
Shen Xingcan enthusiastically replied, "Me too, I'm often in France, but I usually just stay in Provence. If Brother Shu Yan gets bored in Paris, he can come to Provence to see me. I think we two musicians should have a lot in common."
Shu Yan smiled and nodded, "Okay, I'll definitely go."
[No, something's not right. This tattered rag doll's attitude is a bit off.]
[CP radar activated... Shu Yan... Could it be with Nuowente?]
[ Nuowente... Anyone with even a slight understanding of the fashion world knows that this fashion tycoon is no ordinary womanizer. Shu Yan looks like the well-behaved type, so I think it's unlikely.]
After having lunch, the three set off to complete their mission.
They started from Place Bellecour, went to the City Hall, then to the Church of Saint George, the Roman Theatre...
Midway through, Xie Linchuan carried Shen Xingcan on his back, citing that Shen Xingcan's foot injury had just healed and she was not suitable for walking too much.
Shu Yan considerately, "A foot injury is a serious matter, Xingcan should be more careful."
Shen Xingcan actually wanted to maintain her image.
But his groin was really sore, so he finally climbed onto Xie Linchuan's back.
Of course, Shen Xingcan didn't forget to pinch Xie Linchuan's waist.
It's true that the other person offered to carry him, but if Xie Linchuan hadn't kept pestering him last night, he could have walked on his own today!