On the last day of filming, as planned, the guests were supposed to leave the island by boat after lunch.
Shang Yan leaned back on the sofa and went through the income and expenses of the island over the past two months. The production team had made a huge investment in the early stages, but they had managed to recoup most of it from the tourist slots at the agritainment venues.
After all, during the program's broadcast, the ticket price for tourist spots was quite high, a price that was difficult for ordinary people to afford.
However, after they leave, the ticket prices and commodity prices on the island will return to normal levels, and it will be operated as a popular tourist attraction.
Given the initial operation and the program's success, and considering its current popularity, the subsequent profits should be substantial, quickly surpassing the initial investment. The remaining funds can then be directly donated to an agricultural charity foundation.
As for the name of the agricultural foundation, Director He intended to give them the opportunity to choose it, as it was a very meaningful matter, and this experience would be helpful for the young masters in their future success in the business world.
However, after the Brother House Affection incident, Shang Yan really couldn't agree with the naming skills of these people, so he directly used the name of the program and called it Young Field Agricultural Foundation.
Director He looked at the name and sighed, "This large group of people can't even come up with a decent name."
Lu Xunji had already packed his luggage to leave the island and was about to go downstairs to cook when Xie Ji circled his room twice, looking reluctant to leave.
"Can I bring this bed? Can I bring this pillow? Can I bring this bedside table? And this beanbag chair, can I bring that?" Xie Ji touched this and that, muttering softly, "I'm used to sleeping on this one. There's even my drool on this pillow. I can't leave it for someone else to sleep on, can I take it with me?"
Lu Xunji looked at Xie Ji's suitcase, which was already overflowing. "Okay."
So Xie Ji grabbed the pillow and tried to stuff it into the suitcase, but after a long time and sweating profusely, he still couldn't get it in.
Lu Xunji walked over. "I'll do it."
Then I took all the messy things out of Xie Ji's suitcase, neatly packed them up, and put them back.
Xie Ji sat on the floor watching him tidy up. Ten minutes later, the scattered items in the box were neatly arranged inside, and there was even enough space to fit another quilt.
"Is there anything else you need to bring?" Lu Xunji asked Xie Ji with his head down, half-kneeling on the ground, his knuckles supporting his suitcase, his bangs hanging down, his profile handsome and sculpted. He turned to ask Xie Ji, and the next moment his eyes met Xie Ji's bright blue gaze.
He tilted his head slightly. "Hmm?"
Xie Ji realized what was happening and quickly said, "And the little blanket I used to cover my belly button."
Damn it, that bastard is seducing me again!!
Lu Xunji took his blanket, folded it neatly, and put it inside. "Is there anything else?"
Xie Ji around and shook his head. "That's all. It's too heavy for me to carry."
Lu Xunji glanced at him. "I'll mention it."
Xie Ji: "...?"
Are you still pretending?
You've really caught my eye!
Xie Ji got up from the ground and showed off his non-existent biceps. "It's not a question of whether I can lift it or not. I'm not saying I definitely can't lift it. If I put in the effort, I can lift it!"
"Okay." Lu Xunji: "Then let's leave it at that."
Xie Ji pointed at him. "Are you looking down on me? Come on, shove this mattress in here! And shove this bedside table in here too! Ha, Xiong Jing, you're really going all out!"
Lu Xunji ignored him, pulled up his suitcase, and went downstairs to cook.
Xie Ji followed behind him. "What, you think you're so great? How heavy can your suitcase be? Come on, let me lift it."
Lu Xunji pushed his suitcase in front of him.
Xie Ji let out a loud "Ha!", extremely arrogant, and raised his hand to lift—
The suitcase didn't budge.
Xie Ji: "..."
Xie Ji: "Brother, did you put stones in there?"
"No." Lu Xunji continued his humiliation, "Book."
Xie Ji grumbled, "Bringing a whole box of books? Princess Bro, you're really good at pretending."
Lu Xunji casually tore off a piece of paper, wrote down a chemical formula, and handed it to Xie Ji.
Xie Ji looked down and saw:
Ca²⁺ + CO₃²⁻ = CaCO₃↓
Xie Ji, holding the paper, said, "Why did you write me a substitution equation? I can understand it! I went to junior high school chemistry!"
Lu Xunji turned around, tapped his forehead, and whispered, "Hmm, it means your calcium has settled down, bro."
Xie Ji: "..."
You really are.
I give up.
Do lame jokes also start at zero frames per second, like witty banter?
" Princess Bro, you're still too well-rounded. I thought your mouth would be as serious as your face," Xie Ji complained.
Lu Xunji looked at him. "Do you desire my face and my mouth?"
"..."
Xie Ji put on a stern face. "What desire?"
"With my qualities, there's nothing shameful about having any desires."
Xie Ji: "Where's the desire to throw a punch?"
"Okay," Lu Xunji said. "I like it when you touch me, caress me, look me in the eye, and enjoy me, no matter the method or purpose."
Xie Ji covered his ears. "I can't hear you! I can't hear you! Rebound!!"
After saying that, she ran downstairs screaming "Ahhhhhh!"
When Lu Xunji came downstairs, everyone had already packed their things, and their suitcases were parked in the living room so they could leave directly after lunch.
Xie Ji, dragging Lu Xunji's suitcase, stood in front of Ji Shi's suitcase, playing a game of "can you lift the other's suitcase?" with him.
After Ji Shi stubbornly failed to lift the suitcase for the third time, Xie Ji happily handed the note to Ji Shi.
Ji Shi: "?"
Xie Ji: "Your calcium has settled down, little brother."
Ji Shi pulled him. "... Are you crazy, Xie Ji? Can you even lift it? Let me see you lift it!"
Xie Ji chuckled and dodged to the side.
Sure enough, the pain won't disappear, but it will definitely shift.
Lu Xunji stood on the stairs watching him.
Shang Yan spoke up meaningfully from the side, "What, aren't you going to do anything about it?"
Lu Xunji's gaze swept over Xie Ji before returning to his own. "Let him be. As long as he's happy."
After saying that, he turned and went to the kitchen to prepare a final lunch for everyone.
Shang Yan raised an eyebrow but didn't say anything more.
After dinner, everyone sat in the living room in silence until a loud rumbling sound came from afar.
The airship that came to pick everyone up has already docked.
Shang Yan stood up first, seemingly wanting to say something, but after a long pause, he simply chuckled and pulled his suitcase, saying, "Let's go."
Ji Shixian couldn't take it anymore. Ji Shi jumped up, grabbed his suitcase, and started walking out, urging everyone to leave together. As he walked, he said, "Damn it, this is like a life-or-death farewell. Are you crazy? We're all in the same school, we'll have plenty of opportunities to see each other in the future. Of course, Shang Yan isn't in the same school, but the neighboring Imperial University of Science and Technology often collaborates with military academies. And then there's Xie Ji! Xie Little Ji, let me tell you, the special military academy exam is no joke. Be a good girl and go home and don't cause any trouble. I'll find a way to come see you when I have time, okay?"
Zhou Heyu quietly spoke up, "The first written test will eliminate a large number of people."
"Oh right, I forgot you're practically illiterate." Ji Shi breathed a sigh of relief, "That's true, then we shouldn't worry."
Xie Ji pointed at him, snorted, and carried his small suitcase to board the airship first.
Apart from Xie Ji, everyone was pressed for time. As soon as the others got off the dock, they saw the car that would take them to the nearest starship.
They need to go to the school immediately to register.
Xie Ji squeezed into the Xie Household's car with his suitcase. Lu Xunji sat by the car watching him, his purplish-red eyes filled with emotions Xie Ji couldn't understand.
"I'll see you off." Xie Ji put his suitcase down, hesitated for a moment, then took out the black card Lu Xunji had given him from his pocket and said, "Once you get on Star Airlines to school, I'll just find a hotel nearby to stay in while I wait for the special exam... You don't need to try to persuade me, I'll definitely sign up anyway. But if anything happens to me during the special exam, you just take my card and give me all the money in it..."
Before he could finish speaking, Lu Xunji pressed him down into the leather chair and kissed him fiercely.
Xie Ji's scalp tingled, thinking, "Damn, there are still people in front of me!" He quickly tried to push Lu Xunji aside.
Lu Xunji lowered his eyes, locked Xie Ji's wrist, pulled it above his head and imprisoned him, kissing him even deeper, almost as if he wanted to force all the air out of Xie Ji's chest.
" Lu Xunji, no... um..."
The driver in front was instantly shocked, nearly pressing the accelerator instead of the brake.
He'd been driving for the Xie Household for decades, practically an elder in the Xie Household. He'd seen it all, weathered countless storms.
The driver parked the car on the side of the road, got out with great tact, and squatted on the curb to smoke two packs of cigarettes.
I've never seen anything like this before.
After a long pause, he belatedly realized what was happening.
Holy crap, does that mean the Xie Household is over?
Oh no, I've lost my secure job.