Chapter 64: 'The Director’s ’Bad Taste’”

Chapter 64

“My dad? What is my dad doing here? Surely, he can’t have missed me.” Gu Zhijing was almost certain of this. Even when he ran away from home for weeks, his father hardly noticed.

“He said he had some business in town and thought he could visit us while he was here.” R/ê/Ad lateSt ch/a/pters at novelhall.com Only

“Right, that makes more sense.” Gu Zhijing nodded, feeling the explanation was more reasonable. Perhaps, thought Gu Zhijing, he had Little Mother-Sister to thank for being able to meet his father.

“If this program falls through, at least we have a ride back home.”

“All guests gather in the courtyard. All guests gather in the courtyard.”

Suddenly, a loud hailer from outside the house started giving out instructions for a gathering.

“Let’s first check out what’s going on,” suggested Little Mother-Sister. The program was in a mess, but at least some explanations were due.

No matter how upset they were, everyone remembered that they were here for work. As the four left the room, they saw everyone, standing all over the yard.

“Given the goals we’ve set for you all, which you have already surpassed, we decided to finish the challenges early. Congratulations, you all have won!” proclaimed Director Wu, who then began clapping.

Among the contestants gathered, only Zhuang Zhuang, who was blissfully ignorant, joined in the applause.

“We can go home now, right, Director?” asked Xiao Zheng.

“Go home? What home? It's only the third day! We have a new challenge for you,” replied Director Wu cheerfully, ignoring whether Xiao Zheng was actually asking to leave.

In the live streaming room, comments flew in rapidly.

〈Of course, he's the director managing these many people. If it were me, I'd feel awkward and quickly let everyone go home〉

〈I'm really curious about what tasks the director will give next〉

〈This must be the effect that the director wants. After all, it did increase the ratings〉

So, that's how this unpleasant decision was made.

After they walked out of the courtyard, Xiao Yan suddenly spoke up, "Pei Pei sister, Suian sister, I'm sorry. I might have messed up the show."

"Where did you mess up? The director said it was a great success," they reassured her.

Xiao Yan bit her lip and said softly, "I didn't want it to be like this. He came to find me again this morning, said he was going into intensive training, and wanted me to go with him. I just... I just..."

Xiao Zheng took her sister's hand, "It's okay, you didn't do anything wrong. He's delusional, thinks he's some kind of love god. You just stay in Germany, finish your bachelor's, then your master's, and then your PhD. Mom, dad, and I will come to visit you."

Nian Suian also comforted the young girl, "Let the past be the past. We have more important things now. We need to make sure the bride is completely satisfied!"

"Yes, Suian is right. The most important thing now is to make sure that girl is happy on her wedding day," Ren Man walked over and gently hugged Xiao Yan.

Unlike the warmth and harmony among the women, the men's side was different.

From the moment they left, only Qiao Yan and Yue Qingchi were discussing plans, while Gu Zhijing listened on the side. Xiao Mo and Pei Sheng walked with grim expressions, one in front and one behind.

Halfway through, Qiao Yan couldn't hold back anymore, "Can you two manage your expressions? This is someone's wedding, you two look like you're out for revenge."

Truth be told, Xiao Mo was a fairly reasonable individual, as long as matters pertaining to his younger sister were not involved. Upon hearing what Qiao Yan had to say, although he didn't respond, he managed not to wear a sour expression. Though Pei Sheng didn't quite manage to procure a laugh, he made great efforts to squeeze out a small smile.

The bride and groom were from the same village, although their respective families resided at opposite ends. They planned a traditional Chinese wedding where on the day of the marriage, the bride would travel from her family home in a sedan chair, circuiting the entire village before finally arriving at the groom's house.

While it didn't seem complex, it was only upon delving deeper that they realized the weight of their responsibilities and the colossal amount of work that was to be done.

...

"Director Wu, what made you think of assigning them this task?" This task hadn't been planned from the start. It was the production team's sudden decision, instantly discussed with the new actors. The assistant director, Han Zhen, was quite perplexed.

"I just heard that someone was getting married, and the idea came to me," reasoned Director Wu. To secure their agreement, the production team had to offer quite a substantial gift. "I just wanted to see them grit their teeth and bear with each other as they strive to complete the mission together."